Dharma Prevails
The Adiveda Weekly #35
Hari Aum Sadhakas!
Dharma is the very foundation of the Sanatana Dharma. Let us see how it has been interpreted.
The Hindu way of life
Spiritual evolution is a continuous process. It begins before the birth of this body and continues after the death of this body!
Reflection of the week
Hinduism reminds us of our deep and abiding connection to this universe - to the sun, the moon, the planets, and above all, to Mother Earth.
For your everyday practice
Make it a point to see the sun and moon rise and set. Be aware of the movements of these and other planets. I assure you it is a fascinating experience.
For your health and well-being
Our bodies tend to love routine - in and of itself, living with a routine that is grounding can be a way to self-regulate. Healthy routines provide an anchor for our bodies - a means by which to feel centered. To think back on how we evolved as humans, for thousands of years before the advent of electricity, we rose with the sun and retired for the day after sunset. We ate seasonally and lived in tune with Nature's own rhythm. For the last few centuries, we have started moving away from such rhythmic and routine living, changing our circadian rhythms, eating whenever we feel like it, and paying less heed to Nature's own cycles. This is why our ancient Hindu traditions talk about doing certain practices at a certain time of day, in a certain ritual way. Starting the day with an Ayurvedic daily routine, following it up with a Surya Namaskar at sunrise, eating in accordance with the seasons, and winding down the day at dusk in sync with Nature's own rhythm will, over time, start bringing calm and health to your nervous system. Routines take away uncertainty - and a routine that is punctuated with uplifting practices like Yoga - provides your body with confidence and healing through an energizing and centering activity. A daily routine involving Yoga is a chance to improve your health through your lifestyle.
By Dr. Poorna Menon, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
From Vanamali Mataji’s desk
Despite all attempts to crush our spirit there is a re-vitalising and reviving spirit in this country of the rishis which is the spirit of Hinduism, which throbs in the very heart of our nation, which has kept us united through all the vicissitudes that we have passed through. This spirit has already started to struggle its way upwards by throwing off the constricting and pernicious influence of the west, making way for the lotus flower of the Sanatana Dharma to open its petals to the inherent and invincible heart and consciousness of Bharat.
Important dates this week
Friday 3rd March - Ekadasi
That’s all for now. What would you like to see more of? Let us know! Thank you very much for reading.
At your service,
The Adiveda Team
May Sanatana dharma flourish for all those who are here and who are to come
Love Dr Poorna’s wisdom…