YOGA AND TOTAL HEALTH • November 2017^2121Do send us your views at
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theyogainstitute.org“Chalta hai” is a wonderful word
we continuously use in India. It
means ‘everything and anything
is all right.’ Therefore there is no
special need for any special effort.
This relaxes things and laziness
creeps in. This is the statement
we use in our life also. We do not
think about our objective in life,
we just continue to live. But there
are others who, as a result of quiet
thinking, are able to pinpoint what
is most important in life. They have
experiences and they want to reach
those experiences. Such people are
few in number. At least those who
come for yoga cultivate this attitude
because they get the opportunity
of quiet thinking, some precise
objectives, etc. So, against the
majority, the students of yoga may
be better off. What are your views
on this?The Thinker
distinguish and select, or keep
adistance as we cannot change others.
Only then can we remain at peace
without getting unduly perturbed.
As we advance in years, a lot of
friends and relations will pass away,
and that is natural and unavoidable.
But what is possible is to constantly
build our own associates and keep
ourselves in good humor. Occupying
ourselves with reading spiritual books,
or listening to scholars exposing the
Vedas and Upanishads, writing, etc. will
indeed provide a good and positive
input. Good practices like regular
walks, yoga Asanas, Sattvik food habits,
maintaining contacts with simple folks
etc. will be very helpful. This will ensure
that our waking time is well utilized.
Sharing our knowledge and wisdom
with those that may seek it, helping the
needy with our resources of Dravya,
Shram, Jnana will be most satisfying
while making ourselves relevant till
our last days. I have seen many aging
and wondering what is left to be done
still, since most have seldom enjoyed
the pleasure of giving.
With the longevity increasing, we
need to plan for a longer life but
remaining healthy. Health is superior to
wealth as one cannot buy good health
with all the wealth alone. A healthy
mind full of positivity will make one
relevant and wanted at all times.
“Experience is beyond
knowledge and thinking
is often contrary”
-Shri Yogendraji