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Basis
of Holistic Health
9 Suggestions by
Swami Rama (1)
See also the list:
Swami Rama Articles
The following is compiled from the book
A Practical Guide to Holistic Health
(1) by Swami Rama. These nine separate quotes have been excerpted and organized
to show the interrelationship between the spiritual
practices of yoga and the benefits to physical health.
| 1. |
The
basis of holistic health lies in one's understanding the purpose
of his life and learning how to achieve that purpose. (p. 13) |
| 2. |
What
label one attaches to this purpose -- happiness, perfection,
health, a state of tranquility, nirvana, samadhi, Godhead -- is
immaterial. (p. 13) |
| 3. |
For
such purpose oriented people whatever they think, speak and do
is in accordance with their purpose of life. They regulate their
habits and know that physical and mental health are not two
different things, but are inseparable units which are essential
for maintaining holistic health. (p. 12) |
| 4. |
All
human beings have the inner potential and skill to be completely
healthy. One must understand his inner skills and resources and
use them as much as possible in order to insure perfect health.
(p. 4) |
| 5. |
By
simply studying one's own capacity and learning how to regulate
one's dietary habits, external activities, and thinking process,
it is possible to gain control over his life and remain healthy.
(p. 5) |
| 6. |
Attitude
is the most important factor in realizing health. (p. 10) |
| 7. |
It
is inner contentment and mental satisfaction which are the real
keys to health. (p. 8) |
| 8. |
The
mental aspect of health is more important than the physical, and
the spiritual aspect of health is of greater importance than
either of these. (p. 4) |
| 9. |
Ultimately,
one becomes aware of the center of consciousness within, that
flows outward in various degrees and grades. This particular
level is called spiritual health. One who remains constantly
aware of this center enjoys all the gifts of life. (p. 4) |
(1) Swami Rama, A
Practical Guided to Holistic Health, Himalayan Institute of the USA,
Honesdale, Pennsylvania, 1980.
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