Health
The Adiveda Weekly #75
Hari Aum Sadhakas,
This week we focus on maintaining health through the art of consuming food, we explore the profound insights derived from extensive research in India regarding the types of food, their qualities, and the significance of their consumption. Rooted in the philosophy of the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—we embark on a journey to understand how these qualities manifest in both the universe and our own bodies. Join us as we navigate the rich tapestry of Hinduism's dietary wisdom, exploring the balance and harmony offered by a sattvic diet, the pitfalls of rajasic and tamasic choices, and the profound connections between our nutritional habits and spiritual well-being.
-Adiveda Team
The full blog for this week:
The Sanatana Dharma
Hinduism revolves around the philosophy of the three gunas - sattva, rajas, and tamas. These concepts represent the qualities present in food, nature, actions, as well as our body and mind. These three are not made of matter but are qualitative strings that combine in various ways to build the intricate and beautiful fabric of nature. Rajas is the quality of activity, tamas of inertia, and sattva of harmony.
Reflection of the Week
The Bhagavad Gita gives an interesting classification of foods according to these three gunas. Sattvic food is bland, nutritious, freshly made, and naturally sweet. Rajasic food is hot, pungent, and spicy. Tamasic food is stale, sometimes putrid, without any vitality. We can judge for ourselves what our type is by the kind of foods that appeal to us naturally!! Of course, it is OK to indulge occasionally and have some foods that are good for the taste and not just for health. However, this should not become a habit!
Ayurvedic health tip of the week
What are 2 easy things you can do for a stomach upset?
Sometimes, the best thing for a bad tummy is fasting on liquids or very light, non-oily/non-sugary/bland foods, whilst also taking something like 'activated charcoal' to help your system clear out whatever is troubling it. Activated charcoal acts like a sponge to soak up problematic toxins and pathogens that may be lurking in one's digestive tract when you are facing a stomach upset. Fasting on light foods or liquids also allows the body to focus all its resources on eliminating what is troubling the system rather than trying to digest a heavy meal. These are 2 easy things you can do for your body. Check with your healthcare practitioner on where to get activated charcoal from and how to use it, and then keep it handy at home so that you have it when you need.
By Dr. Poorna Menon, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Mantra of the Week
Important dates this week
Vivah Panchami on Sunday, December 17, 2023
Books by Mataji:
Hindu Way of Life Volume 1 & 2
We started the Adiveda newsletter to expand further on the teachings written in the The Hindu Way of life Volume 1 and Volume 2. These books shed light given to us by our great rishis was the only way by which we could help all people to free themselves from the burden of a stress-filled life. These wonderful books are available for purchase and can be delivered worldwide.
If you are interested in purchasing copies of any of Mataji’s books, please email: Vanamaliashram@gmail.com
Announcements
Bhagavad Gita Discourse
Vanamali Mataji’s long-awaited Bhagavad Gita Discourse is now available as an online offering. She takes us on a journey of understanding this guidebook and how it can help us live a life in harmony amidst all the battles we are fighting on a daily basis.
Have you ever wondered why Krishna and Arjuna are having an exchange on a battlefield? Or why their exchange is called a “Song Celestial”? Or what its significance is? What is Jnana Yoga? Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga? How can we be better humans when life seems to throw us a curveball? Join Vanamali Mataji as She gives answers to all these questions by introducing the most generous gift to humanity - the Bhagavad Gita.
For anyone interested in receiving the recordings on a weekly basis, please contact vanamalibhagavadgita@gmail.com
The sessions were professionally recorded and are made available on a donation basis. However much the contribution, it serves to honor the efforts of filming.
Click here for the Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita on YouTube!
Where to connect with Mataji
Mataji will host Live Question and Answer on her Instagram page
…. EVERY Sunday at 11am IST!
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At your service,
The Adiveda Team