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MEET
DR JAYESH

SANGHVI

The miracle man of homeopathy

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Be kind to yourself

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When science
meets spirituality

A scientifically validated
report on Maitri ShaktiPravaah

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The power of prayer

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January 2022 Vol. 25 Issue 10 Happy New Year

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hard, 2021 was even tougher.
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CLOSE-ENCOUNTER
The miracle man of Homeopathy
Dr. Jayesh V Sanghvi speaks all about homeopathy-
its nuances, spiritual aspect, and bright future as a
healing modality par excellence

15
RESEARCH
Science meets spirituality
The transformative power of Maitri ShaktiPravaah
was solidly proved through a scientific research

20

HEALING
Be gentle with yourself
Charles Sahar reminds us about the preciousness of
our being and how to be gentle with it

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FOOD

Tonics for your memory

Some doable and adoptable ways to lift the brain fog
and improve memory

45

SPECIAL REPORT

A weekend of discovery

People flocked to the ISF 2021, to partake of the
wisdom and essential life skills shared in its workshops

52

LOVE AND FAITH

Mother’s bhakti, son’s shakti

How a glass of sweet sugar cane juice led a young boy
to experience his mother’s love, which was infinitely
sweeter

58

MIRACLE

Awed by a bundle of joy

The experience of witnessing the miraculous birth of
her grandchild sends the author into a poetic rapture

REGULAR COLUMNS Aha-moments 44 Sharing 56
Revelations 63
Response 08 Mudras 61 Banyan Tree 64
Mandala 10 Spirit 55
Yoga 14
Journey 19

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RESPONSE

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BUILD YOUR Mail from our readers,
RESILIENCE online fans and subscribers

(How to bounce back after setbacks)

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How to choose the ancient Hindu philosophy will certainly give a
right partner good grounding to all the readers of Life Positive.
Good going, team Life Positive.
PAGE 46 Garima Bhattacharya, Indore

Combat the Life Positive, as always, has offered a bouquet
climate crisis of wellness and positivity to us in the December
2021 issue. While the ancient wisdom of the seers
PAGE 52 is reflected in the article on the Upanishads,
the climate change article shows us what we can
Secrets of the do to preserve Mother Earth. The cover story
Upanishads teaches us how to build our resilience. With all
this, we end this year looking forward to a new
PAGE 18 beginning in the new year.
Priya Ranganathan, Bangalore
Excellent issue
The December 2021 issue of Life Positive was Learning from kith and kin
a treasure trove of exceptionally well-curated I particularly liked the article Resilience: Roll
articles. It had the right combination of articles with the punches by Suma Varughese in the
for young and old alike. December 2021 e-magazine of Life Positive. The
best point made by Suma, which I resonated
I especially liked the article Choose your better with, was that we can learn from someone
half for a better life by Swami Mukundanandaji. resilient in our own family. We are so busy
In the current times, when the young generation looking for faults in our family members that
has the opportunity to select life partners on their virtues and good qualities often escape
their own, it only makes sense that they get sage us. When family members come together, they
advice from their elders about what to look for mostly gossip about other family members.
in a prospective mate, how to select them, and If we talked about what was good in others, there
what qualities to develop in oneself to be able to is a greater chance of us developing a healthy
choose wisely. I gave this article to my 21-year- bond with them and learning so much from
old daughter who is pursuing her MBA so that them. Many of them have withstood tremendous
she does not get carried away by emotions while life challenges with a smile on their face. There
choosing her future partner. is a lot to learn from our surroundings if only we
open our eyes.
The article Combat the Climate Crisis made me Manu Aitreya, via email
feel very concerned about Mother Earth and
the future of mankind. I felt that we are sitting
on a time bomb which can explode anytime.
As humans, we must take urgent measures to
decrease our carbon footprint, save water, and
adopt eco-friendly practices.
I was also happy to read the article on the
Upanishads. A nicely packaged article on

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Winning article!
Apropos of the article How to be a winner by
Shivi Verma in the December 2021issue, I
think it was a very timely read for me. I
was feeling depressed and felt that I could
never make it in life. This article filled me
with hope and the belief that all was not
lost and that I could still bounce back. The
best advice was to choose one’s company
wisely. I think I must avoid friends who,
in the name of joking, often pull me down
and hurt my self-esteem. I find it difficult
to confront them because they then pull
me up for my lack of sense of humour. But
now I know better.
Thank you, Life Positive.
Vivek Acharya, Prayagraj

Refreshing honesty
I loved the article Transcending the ego
written by Arun A K. I admire the honesty,
transparency, and authenticity with which
it was written. It takes tremendous courage
to bare oneself, admit one’s mistakes, and
share their life stories with the world. This
is exactly what Mr. Arun did, and that too
so well. I agree with almost everything
he said about relationships and one’s
acceptance of oneself, contributing to the
success of any relationship. Entering a
relationship with genuineness, openness,
self-love, and embracing the flaws of
the other is the secret recipe to a truly
successful relationship, as Arun shared
it with all of us. I am inspired and ready
to dive deep into a new relationship
without fear and judgements. Thank you,
Life Positive for publishing such raw and
endearing articles. I am a big fan.
Piya, Gurugram

Response 09

MANDALA

A blessing for brides

Solemnising the marriage of underpriviledged girls

In India, marriage—a union of two souls and his daughter’s marriage due to his economic
an occasion to be celebrated by both families— condition. He could not sleep because of this
unfortunately, becomes a cause of stress and and made up his mind to do something to help
tension due to the expenses involved, which are such people. He contacted friends and started a
usually borne by the girl’s family. This custom mission to save underprivileged girls and their
originated in earlier times; since the girl did not parents from falling prey to the stress of such
inherit the father’s property, dowry was given marriages. He began an NGO called Dr Patodekar
to her, as her share of her parent’s property, NGO (https://www.drpatodekarngo.org/) for
in marriage. However, this practice continues, helping the poor. Their work includes performing
although it is not relevant today. poor girls’ marriages. They firmly believe that no
girl should be treated as a burden simply due to
People have been known to mortgage their her marriage expenses.
property, sell their land, or take heavy loans
just to send a girl away to another home. This is He believes all who donate to his NGO incur good
unfortunately quite common in India, but most karma by helping a person perform his daughter’s
of us turn a blind eye to this malaise. Thankfully, marriage. His NGO is into many other initiatives
there are some who are different, like Mr like education and women’s empowerment, and
Hombarde, who teach us not to ignore the wrongs continues to do its best in all areas. We certainly
but do something about it. can take a leaf out of his book to help others, for
a daughter is to be revered and loved and never
Mr Shyam Babarao Hambarde, a lawyer from made to feel like a burden.
Navi Mumbai, was shocked when he saw a man
commit suicide because he could not formalise ~Jamuna Rangachari

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Village with a rosy future

The pink houses of Bhintghar village symbolising women’s empowerment

When there is so much discussion on women deepening and broadening the existing wells to
being treated poorly, it is wonderful to hear of a use them for harvesting rainwater and making
remarkable village called Gulabi Gaon in Nashik. sure that water was available throughout the year.
Those wells are full of water now. He did this to
Jitendra Gawali, a primary school teacher who help people carry out farming twice or thrice a
was posted in Bhintghar village in Nashik year and not migrate to cities. In this way, they
district, Maharashtra, transformed it into a place could focus on developing the villages instead
empowering all, beginning with the girls. One of migrating to cities, staying in slums, and
thing led to another, resulting in Popat Kaka, increasing the burden on the cities.
a mechanical engineer turned social worker,
devoting his life to the upliftment of the village To promote women empowerment, houses are
after his retirement. He is currently looking painted pink. All the girls go to school. They have
after the work started by the Jankalyan Samiti also adopted organic farming, and the village
of this village. He has a goshala looking after 10 is kept very clean. Everything is a success as
cows, where many school and college students are everyone is involved. There is still a lot that is
encouraged to do internships. With the support of happening in many areas. Currently, the villagers
others, Popate Kaka is now making shampoos and need a small business centre where their youth
body creams by using plants, seeds, and natural can open shops like salons, beauty parlours,
resources. He also makes phenyl using herbs and laundries, mobile repair centres, stationery marts,
gomutra (cow’s urine). and so on. To help in these areas, they are being
supported by the Child Help Foundation. To help
Additionally, Popat Kaka tackled the water or reach out, please contact Meena Lokhande at
shortage in the area. The government had provided [email protected]
the village with wells but they were insufficient. or call 9819410818.
So Popat Kaka, with the support of others, began
~Jamuna Rangachari

Mandala 11

Yoga with Shobha

Shobha Rana, a holistic wellness and mindfulness Today, Shobha enriches many people’s lives
coach, introduced an app called ‘Yoga with with life skills that are effective for all seven
Shobha,’ which is an integrating platform for parameters of health: physical, mental, emotional,
people who genuinely want to learn yoga and its social, spiritual, financial, and environmental. As
principles. This mindfulness-infused lifestyle an impactful orator, she has spoken on multiple
app brings the best of the teachers in the yoga forums and panels about creating awareness
space, who conduct enriching live sessions and about one’s overall health and well-being needs.
masterclasses on topics like asanas and healing She leads many group sessions and workshops
yoga postures, digestive health, PCOD, back with corporates and for people from all walks of
pain, anxiety management, and breathwork by life. Her audiences usually fall in the 25–45 age
providing yogic solutions. Shobha’s aim is to give bracket. In her sessions, she talks about subjects
away simple, easy-to-use tools to people, which like dealing with major physical health issues,
can help them navigate their way through real- creating joy in life, stress management, not being
life challenges and help them overcome a state of stuck in life, emotional detox, handling rejection
inertia which holds them back from taking the well, success mantras, holistic health solutions,
right action despite having all the knowledge. women entrepreneurship, identifying purpose,
setting goals, and building sustainable healthy
Shobha Rana, a software engineer by qualification, habits.
turned into a contemporary yogini after she felt
inclined towards reading extensively on yoga, Every day, Shobha Rana aspires to help people
spirituality, ayurveda, and the Bhagavad Gita. create more holistic and fulfilling lives. Through
She got into the space of holistic wellness
for fitness, but it did not quench her efficient programmes, she has managed
her thirst for seeking the truth to coach over 5000 people in the past
and deeper answers; hence, few years.
she did not just stop at
physical fitness. She calls Email: Team@
yoga her foundation, theyoginisquare.com 
and all her work is Instagram: @
rooted in the ancient shobharanaofficial
science and wisdom of
yoga, spirituality, and Shobha Rana
mysticism. To study it
even more deeply, she
did a master’s course
in Yoga and Science of
Living.

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BEHOLD

I STAND AT THE DOOR
AND KNOCK
IF ANY MAN

HEAR MY VOICE
AND OPEN THE DOOR

I WILL COME
IN TO HIM, AND WILL

SUP WITH HIM,
AND HE WITH ME.

PSALM 122 PSALM 121

The peace of Jerusalem Help form the LORD

A song of degrees of David. A song of degrees

1. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the 1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, form whence cometh

house of the LORD. Is 2:3; Zech. 8:21 my help. Jer 3:23

2. Our Feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 2. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and

3. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: earth, Ps. 124:8

See 2 sam, 5:9 3. He will not suffer thy. foot to be moved: he that keepeth
4. Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the thee will not slumber. 1 Sam 2:9; Ps. 127:1; Is 27:3

testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the 4. Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor

LORD. Ex 23: 17; Deut. 16:16; Ex. 16:34 sleep.

5. For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the

house of David, Deut 17: 8; 2 Chr. 19:8 5. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upone

6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that thy right hand. Is. 25:4; Ps. 16:8

love thee, Ps. 51: 18 6. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moom by

7. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy night. Ps. 91:5; is. 49:10
Palaces. 7. The LORD shall perserve thee from all evil: he shall

8. For my brethren and companions’sakes, I will now say, preserve thy soul Ps. 41:2
peace be within thee.
9. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek 8. The LORD shall perserve thy going out and thy coming in
Peace on earthfrom this time forth and even for evermore. Deut, 28:6
thy good. Neh. 2:10

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YOGA

Balancing act

Kamala Venkat takes you through the Balancing Table Pose to bring some balance,
strength, and focus into your life

Dandayamana Bharmanasana is a foundation yoga • S tay in that pose for three to five deep inhalations
pose for many balancing floor postures. In Sanskrit, and exhalations. Feel the stretch.
‘danda’ means ‘stick,’ ‘yamana’ means ‘balancing
or maintaining,’ ‘bharma’ means ‘tabletop,’ and • Slowly release your left arm and right leg back to
‘asana’ means ‘posture.’ It is also called Balancing the mat and relax.
Table Pose because the back resembles a strong
tabletop, by keeping the spine straight, and the Repeat the same steps for the right arm and left
knees and arms represent the foot of the table. leg also.

Method Benefits
• Improves balance and core strength.
• You can start this pose by sitting on the mat in • S trengthens your hamstrings, calves, biceps,
Vajrasana.
triceps, and core muscles.
• Slowly come forward to all fours with the wrists • Improves your focus and memory.
underneath the shoulders and knees underneath • Prepares your body for advanced yoga poses.
the hip.
Contraindications
• Slowly inhale and bring the left arm out, • Any kind of injury to the knees, shoulders, or
extending it in front of you at shoulder level, and
simultaneously, extend the right leg out behind hip.
at hip level. • Spondylosis: the neck is under pressure during

• Try to balance the body weight on one palm and the practice.
one knee. Also, try to keep your spine and neck
long and straight. (While doing so, if you feel
like you are going to fall, you can quickly release
your hand and leg from the stretch to the mat.)

Mrs. Kamala Venkat is a home maker with a great passion for yoga. Inspired by Shri Swami Ramdev of Patanjali, she has
been practising it with complete dedication for the last 20 years.

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RESEARCH

Science meets spirituality

The transformative power of Maitri ShaktiPravaah (an intense spiritual process)
was irrevocably proved through a preliminary scienctific research
says Dr. Santosh Gupta MD (@Mitra Sut)

A s the world progresses and human life ceased to exist, your heart is pouring out, and
becomes more wave and energy-based that you have been swept off your feet? A sort
rather than matter-based (like the advent of heightened awareness, which you cannot
of the internet, emails, e-books, online shopping, describe in words but you experience when you
mobile phones, tablets, paperless transactions), it is visit a high-energy place or which descends
only par for the course that spiritual concepts too when you are sitting quietly, bonded with your
be tested, verified, and validated using scientific inner Self or are listening to an outstanding
parameters. With time, the instruments used for piece of music or reading a book? Have you
such observation have evolved to catch changes at ever wondered what this experience is, which
a very microscopic wave level, making it possible unfortunately does not seem to last?
to scientifically validate the changes brought about
by such practices. By this process, it becomes easier Spiritual practices have a way of engendering
to convince the sceptics and propagate the benefits such uplifting experiences for the seeker in a
of spiritual practices on a larger scale by making it more precise manner. The transformative impact
part of officially prescribed remedies for wellness. of spiritual practices leading to enormous
mental, emotional, as well as physical well-being
The Maitribodh Parivaar Trust, a socio-spiritual have been known to mankind for ages. Of late,
organisation founded by Divine Friend Maitreya there has been a huge interest in the scientific
Dadashreeji, in collaboration with Hinduja community to document the changes brought
Hospital, Mumbai, conducted a study on the about by these practices. Spiritual practices
transformative power of ShaktiPravaah, a include meditation, mantra chanting (japa),
spiritual energy transfer process, and came out with breath-watching process, fire rituals or havans,
positive findings. energy transfer processes, and heartfelt prayer.
Scientists have tried for centuries to understand
Life Positive aims to publish more such the impact of spiritual practices on the human
brain, but the best of the man-made scientifically
studies happening in the body-mind-spirit validated tools are limited in their ability to
observe these changes. However, currently, we
zone to help establish the efficacy and are at the doorway of documenting indescribable
mystical experiences through available scientific
authenticity of such practices. Below tools!

are the abridged findings of the research. One of these spiritual practices—Maitri
ShaktiPravaah (a profound energy transfer
- Editor’s Note

Report
Have you ever had a ‘transformative’
experience where you felt as though you have

Research 15

process meant to bring about spiritual in each group).
transformation in an individual)—devised by Post intervention :
Maitreya Dadashreeji, the founder-visionary a) Resting-state fMRI showed increased
of the MaitriBodh Parivaar, was studied in a
preliminary scientific study in collaboration connections of the left precuneus (in the
with Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India. This posterior cingulate cortex area of default
research has already been published in a medical mode network). In various research studies,
journal, IJMR (link at the end). A brief overview this area has been found to act as an
of this study is presented below. emotional integrator and has widespread
connectivity, involving higher association
The research regions. It is involved in the interwoven
A team of doctors which comprised neuro- network of the neural correlates of self-
radiologists from Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, consciousness, engaged in self-related
and NIMHANS, Bangalore, along with mental representations during rest. It has
neuropsychologists from the Hinduja and KEM also been called the ‘Mind’s Eye,’ and some
hospitals, came together for this unique research recent research has shown that it is a location
titled ‘Imaging and Neuropsychological Changes for meta-awareness. Group 2 subjects were
with Spiritual Practice, Documenting Spiritual found to have increased connections in the
Transformation.’ anterolateral aspect of the left frontal lobe,
which is in the region of executive networks.
Background and objective: A systematic
assessment of the effects of Maitri ShaktiPravaah (Diagrammatic representation of resting-state
on the brain was performed using combined fMRI showing increased connections of the left
neuropsychological testing, state-of-the- precuneus (coloured area), after ShaktiPravaah
art scientifically validated Resting-State- in Group 1)
Functional-Brain-Imaging, as well as Brain
SPECT perfusion. All these attempted to b) T he neuropsychological tests showed
document the spiritual transformation following significant improvement in ‘Speed of
ShaktiPravaah. Processing’ (Digit Symbol Test) in Group
1. (Processing speed is critical for the
Methods: Fourteen healthy adult male performance of complex cognitive tasks
volunteers, aged 25–45, were randomised into two and is the key ability that underlies and
groups. Group one underwent ShaktiPravaah, facilitates all cognitive processing.) A
and group two were controls (who were given significant improvement was also seen
the task of brisk walking daily for 30 minutes).
Detailed neuropsychological evaluation (by
a neuropsychologist), resting-state fMRI
(functional magnetic resonance imaging),
and brain 99mTc ECD SPECT (to show brain
perfusion) were carried out on both the groups
before and three months after the intervention
(which was the spiritual process in group one).
Results: Fourteen males were studied (seven

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in Focused Attention (Trail Making A) emotional stability, better decision–making,
in Group 2. and in the subjects’ mood sharper mental faculties, and a positive, more
(cognitive and psychological well-being), joyful state of being.
reported by group 1 but not by group 2.
This study is unique, as it shows these significant
c) The SPECT data in Group 1 showed changes (which reflect spiritual transformation)
significant improvement in perfusion of in a relatively short period of three months
the frontal areas (arrows). Group 2 showed through spiritual practices. The evidence
significant improvement in perfusion, from this multi-modality research evaluation
predominantly in parietal areas as compared is promising, and it paves the way for further
to frontal areas. research in understanding the role of spiritual
transformation in enhancing the quality of
(SPECT perfusion BEFORE SP, Group 1) human life. Below is the testimony of three
participants of the research.
(SPECT perfusion AFTER SP, Group 1)
(SP- ShaktiPravaah) Mr Prasanna K. Iyer, a volunteer and an
engineering consultant from Mumbai, says:
A simple understanding: “It was a divine plan that I was approached to take
ShaktiPravaah, a unique spiritual practice of part in this research. Initially, clinical tests were
divine energy transfer, helps clear blockages conducted once a month on the Sundays of four
from within, which accelerates your spiritual months, where we received ShaktiPravaah. After
growth, helping you move ahead on your the experiments, I have become more rational,
journey. This divine intervention starts your compassionate, and understanding than before.
journey to Self-discovery, transformation, and There’s more calmness, which was validated when
spiritual growth, thus helping you experience I went through a rough patch due to a medical
your true nature and live a fulfilling life. emergency at home immediately after the case
study sessions. Needless to say, ShaktiPravaah
The above preliminary, scientifically validated energy received through Dadashreeji provided
research has shown profound results with all the help and strength that were required by
increased connectivity in certain areas of brain me to stay strong.
functional MRI, increased brain perfusion
on SPECT, along with improved cognitive “The journey after ShaktiPravaah has rekindled
processing, and an improved emotional state. in me a desire to look at life with more ease and
In simple words, ShaktiPravaah helps bring in lightness and not to make it complex and serious
like I did before. Dadashreeji has always made
His presence felt whenever I have felt low and
graced me with His guidance whenever I have
been in doubt or felt directionless. What else can
one ask for?”

Tushar Suchak, a businessman from Kalyan, says:
“I used to have anxiety attacks and had started
losing weight, along with suffering from other

Research 17

Tushar Suchak Prasanna K Vishwa Shukla

work- and health-related issues. Around the stronger resolve to build good habits.
same time, I was asked to be part of a research • I have developed more empathy, patience, and
program, to which I agreed. After four months
of experiments with ShaktiPravaah, the fear positivity, along with clearer communication
just vanished, and I gained internal strength due to better focus. This has helped me
to face any challenge. I strongly believe that immensely in managing and working
ShaktiPravaah has helped me immensely with people. These people skills which I
to lead a normal life and I am mentally very have developed, have, in turn, helped me
strong now.” immensely in my personal and professional
life.
Vishwa Shukla, a manager in Product • I have developed creativity.
Management, IQVIA, says:
“Amongst the various changes experienced ORIGINAL ARTICLE LINK–Indian J Med
by me following participation in this Res 148, August 2018, pp 190-199
ShaktiPravaah research, a few salient ones are DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_194_17
given below:
• My concentration and memory have For any queries on this research, please
email [email protected] or info@
improved. Earlier I had a habit of being maitribodh.org
forgetful due to a lack of mindfulness.
• My thought processes have improved, and Maitri ShaktiPravaah is part of various
this has been very helpful in aspects of my processes, which regularly happen in various
job which require thinking, planning, and parts of India as well as many countries abroad,
problem-solving. details of which are on MaitriBodh Parivaar’s
• I’m generally calmer now and can handle website (https://www.maitribodh.org/). You
day-to-day stress in a better manner. can avail this most wonderful opportunity to
• Earlier, I was an angry person, but after enhance your growth and experience divine
meditation, my anger has reduced. bliss, which your soul has been waiting for, for
• I have a more objective and optimistic lifetimes.
outlook towards life now.
• I have better control over bad habits and a

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JOURNEY An ugly incident leads Shivi Verma to introspect and
become more understanding of her fellow human beings
Owning my unhealed parts

I do not know about gurus, my change than I flared up. A pedestal and admit that it had
but as for me, I realise that heated fight ensued, and the made a mistake by not having
no matter how elevated and attention of office colleagues who any understanding for their
evolved I feel spiritually, God has were standing nearby was drawn unawakened state.
a way of reflecting all areas where in my direction. They looked
rudiments of anger, judgement, alarmed, never having seen Even though I was right to not
hate, and self-righteousness still me show such aggression and give in to their unjust demands, it
linger in me. viciousness. was not okay for me to fill myself
with so much negativity about
I am an ethical person by nature Although I felt embarrassed them. Every soul is on a journey,
and expect the same from others by my lack of composure, I and people are free to act in ways
too. Any unethical behaviour or shrugged it off and went back they deem right. While it is okay
practice is sure to get my goat. to work as usual, telling myself to stand your ground and do the
I am also equally unforgiving that my outburst had not dented right thing, it is not acceptable
of my own slips, errors, and my image in the least bit. to go nuts and spew venom on
misconduct. I never knew that Nevertheless, I couldn’t forget them. Multiple factors go into
both these things could become the way one of my colleagues had moulding their overall behaviour
obstacles in my inner growth. avoided eye contact with me after and ethics, and virtue is one of
the incident. the last things on their list. The
I mostly take autos to commute group energy, which dictates
to the office. Invariably, I end However, when in my morning their mindset, does not figure
up arguing and fighting with meditation class, while doing law-abidance and the commuter’s
the drivers almost every day mirror work (to help identify interest in its scheme of things.
because they overcharge, don’t your own flaws in relation to
run by the meter, and are pretty others), my attention was drawn I also needed to stop flagellating
rude. I mostly stick to my to this unhealed part of myself, myself for behaving in a way
guns and pay only that which which was expressing itself in which didn’t suit my stature.
is appropriate. However, this the form of rowdy, unethical, and In fact, the whole incident was
causes me a lot of stress every rash drivers. I realised that I had designed by God to bring to
day. Because of my attitude, no compassion or understanding my notice my own shadow side.
most autorickshaw drivers avoid for them, which was stopping Though the next step is to drop
me, and I have to look for other me from having any positive all judgement and send love to
options which are economical impact on them. Furthermore, this misguided bunch, I know
though uncomfortable physically my behaviour showed that I this will involve consistent
(shared auto rides which I have to was no better than they were. I practice from my side.
change twice). folded my hands and sought their
forgiveness in my meditation. It Editor of Life Positive, Shivi
Recently, after a long time, I took was not easy. My ego, which had Verma is a devotee who found
an autorickshaw to the office hated, disliked, and judged them all her answers in loving God
because I was running late. No with all my heart, was finding passionately.
sooner had he refused to return it hard to come down from its
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HEALING

Be gentle with yourself

Charles Shahar exhorts you to forgive yourself generously. Because your being is
the most precious thing there ever is. Recognise it.

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Y ou may find yourself sometimes include yourself in any act of giving. Finally,
being critical about something you I want to talk about your innate preciousness
have said or done. You may even beat and why you seem so disconnected from the
essence of what makes you special.
yourself up over it, constantly going over the
Practising non-violence
event in your mind, thinking about everything Ahimsa is the Eastern doctrine of non-violence.
For most people, the idea of violent behaviour
that was wrong about your reaction. Some revolves around physical violence or aggression.
However, violence can take a much more subtle
people do this more than others do. It is easy to form. Shouting at someone, hurling an insult,
or uttering a biting or scornful remark are all
develop a kind of mental or emotional groove forms of violence. Most of us shun violence. Of
course, you can occasionally become impatient
that repeatedly slips into self-criticism or self- or lose your temper, but chances are that you
don’t consider yourself violent.
doubt.
However, you may not be as non-violent as
Would you behave that way toward someone you think. Violence is not simply about what
else, constantly putting them down, second- you do to others; it is also about how you
guessing them, or browbeating them? I suspect behave toward yourself. Whenever you direct
that most of us find it easier to put ourselves a disparaging thought at yourself, you behave
down than we do to put others down. We may violently. Being unreasonably self-critical is a
believe in the adage: “Do unto others as you form of violence. Constantly belittling yourself
would have them do unto you,” but, sometimes, is also a form of self-violence.
the reverse applies even more: “Do to yourself
as you would have yourself do to others.” You likely wouldn’t accept it if someone was
constantly insulting or belittling you, and
Would you put up with a bully who constantly yet you seem to tolerate it when you direct
berates and belittles you? Probably not for such thoughts at yourself. You may also try to
long, if at all. Yet you sometimes put up with discourage other people from thinking about
an inner bully who pushes you around and themselves in such a fashion, and yet you
reinforces whatever negative thoughts you accept self-violence and even cultivate it.
have about yourself. How do you stand up to
such a bully? Why do you let it happen in the Whenever you are contemptuous of yourself,
first place? stop for a moment and literally consider that
you are being violent and cruel. It is not more
These are good questions. One approach to acceptable to be that way toward yourself than
answering them would be to dig into your past it is to be violent toward others. In fact, it is
(mostly, your childhood) and find out how you equally unacceptable. Self-violence causes
developed such habits of thinking and feeling. wounds; it harms your soul. So the next time
This psychological approach has its merits, you have a negative thought about yourself,
but in this article, I want to focus on a more see if you can bring in an opposite sentiment,
spiritual perspective.

First, I want to examine the concept of non-
violence as it pertains to how you behave with
yourself. Next, we shall look at the nature of
mistakes and how to approach your regrets. I
then want to examine how important it is to

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one of affection and gentleness. Tell yourself that you were inappropriate, insensitive,
that you love who you are, that you are great ignorant, or foolish. The assumption is that
and quite precious. Repeat it to yourself, many you did something wrong, maybe something
times if you have to. See what kind of difference awful. Often, this is an exaggerated sentiment;
self-kindness makes. or if it is accurate, the fallout will turn out to be
much less severe than expected.
In the next section, I will talk more about how
to practise positive affirmations to create new I mentioned that you are here to learn. You
grooves or habits of mind. have been doing it since the day you were born
and becoming aware of your environment. In
What mistakes? addition, you might have noticed that human
We all make mistakes in life. In fact, in a way, interactions and affairs are complicated. A
your life here is a kind of opportunity to grow, lot can go wrong at any time. This worldly
mature, and expand your awareness. Most existence is rarely aligned with your ideals of
of how you learn, especially in your younger perfection. In other words, you are bound to
years, is by trial and error. Mistakes represent make mistakes. It is the nature of the human
a natural part of your growth. Hopefully, you condition.
learn from your mistakes and don’t commit
them again in the future. Consider that every mistake is an opportunity.
A psychologist would say it is an opportunity
The human being is an amazingly adaptable to learn something and expand your mental
creature. It is this mechanism of adaptation— toolkit. A yogi or spiritual counsellor might say
learning from our experiences—that makes our it is an opportunity to expand your awareness.
species so resilient and innovative. Of course,
that is an idealised conception. Sometimes you In short, there are two types of mistakes: those
don’t learn, and you repeat certain unhelpful that you learn from and those that you don’t. I
behaviours over and over. would even venture to say that if you learned
something from a mistake, then it really wasn’t
All this means very little if you are sitting at a mistake at all. In fact, looking at it quite
home sulking because you are upset about positively, it was an opportunity to grow as a
something you said to your child or how you person and to learn an important lesson in life.
handled a situation with your boss. Perhaps
you are beating yourself over the head, It all comes down to self-expectations. A
obsessively going over the event in your mind, perfectionist will be dismayed over any
looking at it from different angles, all the while perceived errors that they make. Someone with
re-experiencing the humiliation, disapproval, an overdeveloped sense of obligation will panic
or rejection. when they fall short. Impossible standards and
ever-hardening rigidities put a lot of pressure
People are often not gentle with themselves on you. As a result, you have likely forgotten
about their regrets. You might be telling yourself how to be gentle with yourself.

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A new mental groove, therefore, has to be the men were weeping. They explained to him
established for yourself: one of kindness, that they had started out with ten but lost a
patience, and compassion. In a way, a mental fellow traveller to the river. He then counted
groove of self-denigration has to be replaced and came up with ten. They were amazed.
with one of self-love. One way of doing this is How could they have got it so wrong? He then
by employing positive affirmations: repeating asked them a critical question: did they count
a certain thought or verbalisation to yourself, themselves? The answer of course was that
as a kind of mantra. The mind is a type of they had not and, therefore, always fell short
mirror that will reflect whatever experiences of one. The men were relieved and continued
are placed before it. Why not place positive with their journey, knowing that everyone was
ones rather than constantly directing harsh present and accounted for.
and negative thoughts towards yourself?
What this parable suggests is that you often
It is not easy to change your habits of mind. You help others but fail to include yourself in
just have to catch yourself when negative and the equation. You can be generous to others,
self-denigrating thoughts intrude. The first but forget to show the same consideration to
step is to be aware of these unwelcome thoughts yourself. Whatever the cause you are involved
and then to affirm (by thinking or vocalising) in, you can easily forget that you need to pay
the opposite. Don’t follow where the negative some attention to your own well-being.
mind is taking you. Positive affirmations are
remarkably powerful. If you say them with Perhaps you devote your time and effort to
conviction, they will imprint themselves upon your job, your family, or your community.
your mind and change the very texture of your Unfortunately, you don’t always get back what
consciousness. you put in. That is why you have to look after
yourself. You might think, I don’t have the time
The tenth man to do something for myself. Or, perhaps, you
There is a parable in the Eastern scriptures don’t even feel that you are worth it. There is a
about ten men who were on a pilgrimage to a significant cost to such an attitude.
holy site. They waded through the rough current
of a river, and when they reached the opposite It is all a question of energy dynamics. People
bank, the last one counted to make sure that who are chronically putting in energy and
all had reached safely. To his dismay, he found rarely getting any back are often depleted and
that only nine seemed to have survived the will ultimately burn out. This has important
crossing. Alarmed, he then asked the next man ramifications for the quality of their life. I have
to verify his count. That next pilgrim reached found that leading such a life leaves you unable
the same conclusion. All of the travellers then to derive enjoyment or pleasure from your
counted and found that nine had successfully existence. Are you running an energy deficit?
crossed the river, and they began to grieve for Are you putting in much more than you get
the loss of their companion. back? Are you receiving sufficient appreciation,
inspiration, support, or enjoyment in return for
A wise man walked by the scene and asked why your efforts? All of these are different forms of

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Violence is not simply about what you do
to others; it is also about how you behave
toward yourself. Whenever you direct a
disparaging thought at yourself, you behave
violently. Being unreasonably self-critical
is a form of violence. Constantly belittling

yourself is also a form of self-violence.

(psychic) energy, and they are critically important Know your preciousness
if you are to remain rejuvenated and fulfilled. For years, I have had a very special connection
with a little girl named Zoe. When she was only
If your efforts and attention are running so much a few hours old, I held her in my arms and looked
in one direction (job, relationships) that your life into her eyes. I remember she looked back at
energy is being sapped or is running dry, you are me, and I could feel her intelligence through her
living in a self-abusive situation. Check out your gaze, a sense of depth and connection. Her innate
life and see if you are running such a deficit. preciousness was so evident to me. It was one of
You usually have a choice to change this type of the peak moments of my life.
dynamic. It is simply part of being kind and gentle
with yourself. Fast forward to Zoe’s fourth birthday party.
It was a bit of a chaotic affair with Zoe and her
In such a situation, the story of the tenth man friends running throughout the house screeching
takes on added poignancy. The tenth man or and generally having a raucous time. Until the
woman is your being. By failing to include inevitable happened. At one point, while running
yourself in the equation, you deny your being the across the living room chasing another child, Zoe
care and attention it deserves. This is not a selfish bumped against a cabinet, and a glass that had
consideration. A being that looks after itself has a perched precariously on its edge tumbled down
surplus of vitality and brightness that it can then and shattered on the floor. Zoe immediately burst
share with others. out crying. Several people tried to calm her, but
she was inconsolable.

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I finally tried my hand at soothing her. I asked much more important is your being compared
her what the matter was. She pointed to the to things you fret about? Have you been in
floor and said, “I broke it.” I then replied, touch with your being lately? How often do
“Zoe, I have an important question for you.” you simply be? Like most people, you often
She asked, “What?” I paused a bit for effect spend more time ruminating about what has
and then asked her, “What is more important, happened in the past or worrying about what
you or the glass?” Zoe had to pause for a couple will happen in the future.
of seconds before she replied, “Me.” Then
something fabulous happened. She stopped When you forget who you are, you suffer
crying and continued to play with her friends because you are disconnected from your
as if nothing had happened. life essence. Whenever you worry or belittle
yourself, you are not connected to your being, to
That interaction had a profound effect on me. your inner preciousness. Find your being, and
I realised that our parents and teachers have that inner sense of worthiness and specialness
never told us what is important in life. They will become obvious.
never asserted that what is most important is
the being. I am referring to the being in you How do you find your being? I practise
and the being in others. What can be more meditation and yoga for this purpose.
precious than the essence of who you are? You Meditation fosters a transcendent state where
forget that you are a being. I am not talking neither positive nor negative thoughts can
about your mind, personality, or ego. I am reach. There is a kind of beatitude experienced
referring to that part of yourself that is aware, in deep meditation where self-doubts and
that is pure intelligence. I am talking about criticisms are dropped altogether.
your essential nature that remains ‘you’ when
you are asleep, and that, I believe, exists even You can also foster a sense of detachment with
after your body dies. a regular practice of meditation. I am not just
referring to detachment from the external
The fact is that if you know who you really situations you encounter daily. I am speaking
are, you would not be so harsh on yourself. about developing a detachment from your
You would know that you have intrinsic thoughts; of watching your thoughts without
importance—that you are inherently precious. getting emotionally identified with them.
Zoe had that understanding in a flash, and she
quickly calmed down because she realised that Meditation will bring you to the core of your
her being was much more important than an being. When you know who you are, you cannot
insentient glass or any material form. How help but be kind to yourself.

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CLOSE-ENCOUNTER
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The
Miracle
Man of
Homeopathy

Dr Jayesh V Sanghvi reveals to Rishi Rathod
the nuances of homeopathy, its spiritual aspect, the
prejudices against it, and the hope of integrating it
with other medical disciplines to combat diseases in

the modern world

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J ayesh V Sanghvi, MD(Hom), is old and which have been mentioned by masters
a third-generation homoeopathy of medicine like Hippocrates and Thessalus.
physician hailing from a legacy of The same laws are mentioned in the Hindu texts
as well. Two and a half centuries ago, these laws
royal physicians from Gujarat. He is based in were interpreted for the scientific stream of
medicine, which is proof enough of the scientific
Chennai, India. Dr Sanghvi’s Nature Clinic is base of homeopathy. The reason it was called
unscientific is that in homeopathy, medicines are
a super speciality centre for homeopathy and diluted to a very minute stage. There was a time
when we used to say that homeopathic medicines
alternative therapy. His sincere practice and zest are diluted beyond the stage of an atom, known
as the smallest particle in those days. Now we
to heal have made him one of the top authorities use the word ‘nano.’ Nanotechnology has proven
to be scientific, and medicines are diluted in a
in homoeopathy in India as well as abroad. Dr very scientific manner, going even beyond the
nano level. Now there is no physical matter of
Sanghvi is widely recognised for his treatment the medicine but only energy. The dormant
energy of the medicine enhances the body’s
of chronic, incurable, and undiagnosed diseases, energy levels that have gone weak.

which are often untreatable by some of the best In homeopathy, we treat the human being, not
the disease. The disease is only the result of a
medical practitioners in the world. He happens to much deeper disturbance. All other streams
of medicines will tell you the same thing, be it
be amongst the few homoeopathic physicians in ayurveda, siddha, or unani. In India, we say that
a weak immune system causes a person to get
the country, especially known for the treatment diseases like viral infection or COVID-19. In
homeopathy, we call it the vital force. The vital
of cancer, apart from infertility, incurable eye force goes deeper—to your soul level. When it
becomes weak, you end up with ailments, but
diseases, renal failure, and critical death–bed ailments themselves are not important. What is
important is the strengthening of the vital force
emergencies. Teleconsultation has been his which fights your battles inside your body. For
this, medicines that are as subtle as your vital
forte for the past 38 years, where patients from force must be administered. You don’t need
large doses of medicine. This was very difficult
around the world, often with challenging or to be believed by scientists until one and a half
decades ago. Now we have many scientists who
death-bed conditions, have been treated. have proved this with nanotechnology and
through other fundamental research. Two or
  three Nobel laureates are ardent believers of
homoeopathy.
He has presented numerous scientific

papers and presentations on homoeopathy,

nationally as well internationally and has been

actively involved in organising homoeopathic

conferences, public awareness talks, campaigns,

and exhibitions, especially on cancer awareness,

in the print and electronic media and through

social organisations. He happens to be on the

board of various homoeopathy, cancer-related,

and other socially relevant NGOs. He has

been bequeathed numerous awards from the

government, society, and religious heads.

Q. What are the common misconceptions
around homeopathy?
Your question is one of my favourites. I term
this ‘facts and fantasies about homeopathy.’
The first and most common doubt that has
been propagated across the world is that it is
unscientific. The fact remains that it is based on
the laws of nature which are thousands of years

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The second doubt about homeopathy is that mentally retarded child. Normally, such
it is slow to act. To understand this, we must patients don’t survive beyond 15 years of age,
first understand the difference between an but with homeopathy treatment, he lived for
acute condition and a chronic condition. For 28 years. At 17, he got severely ill with a lung
problems like cold and cough, homeopathy can infection, fluid collection, and pus formation.
work as fast as modern medicines and that too Doctors gave him antibiotics and steroids, and
without causing any side effects. However, if at one stage, after making an opening in the
it is a chronic disease such as asthma, which chest, they were draining out the fluid and pus.
is medically considered incurable, you will This process went on for a month, and at one
have to be patient. If you could cure asthma point, even the draining was stopped. The child
and migraine through homoeopathy in two to had developed low-grade temperature, which
four years, is it a long time? A lifelong disease was not good. The parents approached me over
which can be cured in a few years is not a the phone, and we immediately started the
long time. Since people don’t understand this treatment. Within three days, the temperature
difference, the wrong notion that it is a slow became normal. Since the drainage of pus
process getspropagated. Homeopathy is safe had stopped, the doctors said that he needed
and fast, and even death-bed emergency cases surgery or else he wouldn’t survive, but they
have been cured by it. also accepted that he was too weak to withstand
  the process of surgery. So there were difficult
Let me quickly share with you a death-bed and limited choices to be made. Painfully, the
emergency case from one of the leading parents agreed to the surgery, but called me
hospitals of Mumbai, of a physically and right away.

In homeopathy, we treat the human being,
not the disease. The disease is only the result

of a much deeper disturbance. All other
streams of medicines will tell you the same
thing, be it ayurveda, siddha, or unani. In
India, we say that a weak immune system

causes a person to get diseases like viral
infection or COVID-19. In homeopathy, we

call it the vital force. The vital force goes
deeper—to your soul level.

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The surgery was three days away. I started with is a one in a million case. No one else has
my medicine immediately. On the third day, come out of a coma like this.” Yet they won’t
when doctors were preparing for the surgery, prescribe homoeopathy to anyone.
they took an X-ray of his lungs but could not  
find the fluid pockets that were there before. Q. Despite many successful case studies
They thought there might be an issue with across the world, why is the medical fraternity
the X-ray machine, so they took a CT scan. In not accepting homeopathy? Is there some
the scan they could not find anything except kind of conspiracy going on against it or does
two tiny patches. Everything else was clear. it lack proof of concept?
The doctor hastily barged into the room and There are multiple factors. One of them, in a
asked the mother, “What have you done?” She country like India, is insecurity. I have around
got scared and said, “I am sorry, but without 30 per cent of patients from countries like the
your permission, I gave him homeopathic UK and the USA, and I have never had such
medicine.” He replied, “Please continue. He problems. I have given them homoeopathic
doesn’t need surgery. His lungs are clear.” On remedies along with their modern medicines,
the fifth day, he was sent home. especially to cancer patients who are going
  through chemotherapy. The doctors there
A leading film producer’s son was in a coma. openly allow you to take this medicine.
After three months, the doctors had given up
on him. They removed a blood clot surgically The second reason, unfortunately, is that all
from one side of the brain, but a tiny part these alternative medicines are considered
of it was lodged above the spinal cord which unscientific. Modern medicine wants to
could not be touched because it would paralyse test their validity and efficacy using their
the patient neck down. For three months, the paradigms. They test natural medicines
doctors waited, while the patient was in the and term them unscientific. You cannot use
ICU, comatose. They said if he did not come the principles of modern medicines to test
out of the coma in three months, there was little homeopathy, ayurveda, or unani. Slowly, many
chance of him ever coming out of it, and it was doctors of modern medicine are accepting it,
best to send him home. I had to secretly send yet there is resistance, and we have a long way
the homeopathic medicine for him. This is the to go. I say the proof of the pudding is in the
flip side of the medical world. They would not eating. When every system of medicine gives
allow any other natural medicine treatment, up, homeopathy helps the patient recover.
even if the patient was dying. They say you What more proof do you need? And it is not
take home the patient and do what you want. about one-off cases. There are hundreds and
Nevertheless, we smuggled the homeopathic hundreds of cases where homeopathy has
tincture into the ICU as holy water. A couple worked. Additionally, now they say it is the
of drops were given on the tongue, and within placebo effect, but that cannot happen every
36 hours, the patient opened his eyes; in 48 time. Homeopathy works on animals and
hours he had started recognising people. plants also. We have saved racing horses from
Normally, after coming out of a coma, patients being put down and cured many pet dogs. So,
suffer from memory loss, but his memory if it is psychological, then why does it work on
was good. In 15 days, he was back home. The animals and plants as well? When people are
neurosurgeon from Chennai remarked, “This critically ill and put on the ventilator, where

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Modern medicine wants to test their validity and
efficacy using their paradigms. They test natural
medicines and term them unscientific. You cannot

use the principles of modern medicines to test
homeopathy, ayurveda, or unani. Slowly, many
doctors of modern medicine are accepting it, yet
there is resistance, and we have a long way to go.

is psychology coming into play? According threatened. It is not only the medical
to me, it is not a psychological effect that is practitioners who feel insecure. Even the
happening. It is purely a science and there is pharma industry feels threatened by natural
enough proof of it. medicines, with all due respect to them. They
  know this. In fact, some of the leading pharma
There is another kind of fear being propagated people are our clients.
by a few members of other streams of medicines.
They say that homeopaths administer steroids. I feel the time has come for the integration
If their patients don’t get cured by antibiotics, of all the streams for the good of humankind.
then many try out homoeopathy, and when Allopathy too can prove effective where it is
they find out that it works, they tell their needed. Similarly, other natural streams of
doctors about this. The doctors usually say that medicines such as homeopathy, ayurveda,
the relief is due to steroids. According to their siddha, unani, and others have a role to play.
principles and teaching, if antibiotics don’t In the age of corona, we need to come together.
work, the next course of action is steroids. But  
the reality is something else, which they don’t Q. How do you compare traditional medicine
want to accept. with homeopathy? Other streams of
  medicines like ayurveda, siddha, and unani
Q. What is so scary about steroids? have been in existence for hundreds of years.
Steroids help you to deal with your current What are your thoughts on this?
illness, but they weaken your immune system Except for modern medicine, every other
over time. You develop other side effects, but stream of medicine—be it Japanese, Chinese,
with homeopathy, in a month or two, your ayurveda, siddha, or unani—is based on the
immune system becomes stronger. You can feel laws of nature. This is the common baseline.
that your body is fighting the disease better. Most of these systems are based on herbs, and
There is scientific proof of my claim. many use minerals. Now the difference between
  homeopathy and all other systems of medicines
Another factor is that the industry feels is that in homeopathy, everything is diluted

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beyond nanoparticles. For example, take the process if you strengthen the immune system.
marigold flower that grows in your backyard.  
In ayurveda, it is used in the form of powder or Q. What is the secret of your success as a
juice, but in homeopathy, the leaf extract of the homeopath?
flower is used. It is a tremendously powerful To me, every good homoeopath is successful.
healer. If you have any cut or wound, it has the As far as I am concerned, there are multiple
capacity to heal you without undergoing any aspects of my success. When I started my
stitches. career, my first desire was to take every case as
  a challenge. The knowledge of medicine is only
In homeopathy, they will take one part of the 50 per cent and the rest 50 per cent is your zest
leaf extract and 99 parts of medicinal alcohol. to cure the patient and your sixth sense. I know
With the help of the latest technology, the I am going beyond medicine and sounding
medicine is reduced to its energy level which, unscientific, but I have seen rank holders
when taken in the form of pills or in water, struggling to be successful because they only
transmutes the same energy into your body operate from knowledge. I think this holds
and builds your vital force. And when your true for every field. I believe in God and pray
vital force becomes stronger, your body knows for every patient under my treatment. At the
what to do. Thirty per cent of the patients who same time, my faith in homeopathy is deep. I
come to homeopathy or even other streams of take it as a spiritual science, and I operate with
medicine do not even have a diagnosis, and utmost sincerity in every case I engage in.
yet you can cure them. The reason is that  
the body’s immune system knows what to do; When I operate with this mindset and attitude,
you don’t even need to understand the curing I get ideas of varied combinations of solutions

Homeopathy is safe for everyone including babies

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for patients. In some cases, when I look back and sincere desire to help the patients get me
after the patient has recovered, I wonder how I the success you look at today.
chose the prescription; it even surprises me! I  
think when your attitude is right and you ask I would like to share a case study to answer your
for help, you get the answers. question regarding accurate diagnosis. A lady
  from Malaysia contacted me. She was suffering
Q. You have successfully cured many from abdominal pain to the extent of fainting,
critical patients on whom allopathic doctors and no medicine, painkiller, or intravenous
had given up. Did they survive due to your injection was able to give her relief. This went
accurate diagnosis and medicines or because on for around 10 to 12 years. During this
you are blessed with some special luck or period, she underwent six surgeries where she
power? had to remove part of her gut and ovary, but
I don’t know about the luck factor, but I study, the pain only worsened with time. There was
refer to, and analyse the case studies every day. no clear diagnosis. Twice she tried to commit
I put in extra hours to read a lot of material suicide; once, a priest saved her, and the other
related to the cases. After 38 years of practice, I time, her 10-year-old son’s face appeared in
still feel that I enter a new world with every new front of her. By this time, someone referred her
case. After my graduation, I dedicated three to me. She came to meet me and told me that I
years to research under my guru R R Patel, who was her last hope. I did a thorough analysis of
was the topmost authority in cancer treatment her case, and in a week, she could feel a little
in the world. This made my grounding solid. I difference in her pain. For about a year, she
believe that what we read in books is helpful, was under my treatment, during which except
but what we learn from experience guides us for one or two mild episodes of pain, there were
ultimately. And above all, my faith, prayers, no other complaints. She was cured. She came

The knowledge of medicine is only 50 per cent
and the rest 50 per cent is your zest to cure the
patient and your sixth sense. I know I am going
beyond medicine and sounding unscientific, but I
have seen rank holders struggling to be successful
because they only operate from knowledge. I
think this holds true for every field. I believe

in God and pray for every patient under my
treatment.

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down with her husband and son to meet me. mind and then to the body. Many a time, we say
We were in touch for the next 10 years. Even that you don’t even need to fall ill to come to a
today, they ask me for the diagnosis, but the homeopath. We can understand your condition
answer is that there was no clear diagnosis, yet from your history, your family’s history, your
the result is that she has been cured. emotions; we analyse and understand your
  weak spots and start building your immunity
Always remember, science is an evolving from there on for your future years.
phenomenon. Once they said that the atom
is the smallest particle. Now they are saying Homeopathy is the only stream that works on
the nano is the smallest particle. In another human emotions like negativity. It goes deep
10 years, there will be something else. So down to the subconscious level, like meditation
whatever knowledge science has established is and yoga, in reducing it. Not everyone knows
not the ultimate formula for truth as we tend to this, but those who know homeopathy at a
believe. The other side to being a doctor is that deeper level can also alter human nature to
many times, we feel that we are God, which a certain extent for the betterment of the
makes us resistant to other points of view. individual. We know many such stories.
Doctors are like horses with blinkers on, which
restrict their view. They don’t realise that what Q. So, you are saying you can also work on
they see is only 20 per cent and the rest 80 per the subconscious mind of a person?
cent is still available to explore. The day you Yes. There are cases of cancers being cured
become open to that 80 per cent, you will have because we worked on the history of emotional
N number of answers. We must leave our egos trauma undergone by the patient. The person
aside. had been severely traumatised 15 years ago.
Slowly, the negativity built up emotionally,
Q. You have dealt with hundreds of patients. gradually permeating to the spiritual level, and
Do you feel that you are in the position then manifesting as cancer at the physical level.
where you see the patient and know which At our cancer centre, we treat the suppressed
emotional or mental issue they are suffering emotions of a person, and its effect is seen on
from? the physical body. The most common problem
Interesting question. By looking at the patient, among young girls is that of ovarian cyst, which
we do get to know everything, yet many times, is associated with the trauma they underwent
facial expressions can be deceptive. But 10–15 as children and teenagers when they were
minutes into the conversation, I tend to get the abused. Unfortunately, many young children
patient completely—their physical as well as go through this. Our treatment focuses just
emotional and mental problems. Often, we treat on the emotional trauma and the cyst starts
physical ailments only based on the emotions disappearing.
of the patient. This is a very interesting way of
approaching the ailment where the emotions Q. Is there any prescription for COVID-19 in
of a patient are given precedence over their homoeopathy that works?
physical symptoms. The Malaysian woman’s Homoeopathy works on your immunity. It gives
pain came from her unresolved emotions. So, the energy to build your immunity enabling
over here, the mind and emotions give us the your body to deal with any virus. Homoeopathy
greatest clue. It is always from the soul to the was widely given across the country. The

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Ministry of Ayush announced that people could Thousands of people who could not afford the
take homoeopathic medicine called Arsenic medicine were given the same free of cost.
Album 30 as an immunity booster to protect  
themselves from the virus. Millions of doses Unfortunately, natural medicines have not
were given for free everywhere. At a personal been permitted for the treatment of COVID
level, I made a special combination. If you cases. Modern medicine has been asking for
analyse the coronavirus infection, it impacts proof of efficacy even though there is more
your lungs and your cardiovascular system. than enough proof available, especially of
The combination we prepared strengthened homeopathy, which is the best stream of
the lungs and the cardiovascular system medicine when it comes to epidemics. Since its
through your general immunity to prepare you discovery two and a half centuries ago, there
to deal with the virus attack if any. is so much proof, so much scientific data,
but none of it is accepted. It even took a lot
It was given to people as preventive medicine. of effort with the ministry at the central and
No one can give a 100 per cent guarantee as state level to get them to accept homoeopathy,
we all are learning about the behaviour of the ayurveda, and other natural medicines as
virus. This is the reason why even the second human immunity boosters. Still, we cannot use
dose of vaccination cannot guarantee that you the word ‘preventive medicine’ but only term it
will never catch the virus.  So far, without any as an immunity booster.
fear of side effects, we have had amazing results  
with more than 50 to 60 thousand people who I will give you an example of an active COVID
were administered the immunity booster. case. I got a call in April 2020 from one of the

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corporate hospitals in Mumbai. On the other kinds of patients and ailments, I am sure you
side was a doctor who was an MD in allopathy. have acquired enough insights into health,
He said, “I have got COVID, and I have been healing, and healthy living. Please share
in the ICU on oxygen for the past 14 days, them with our readers.
without which I cannot survive for a minute. Let me simplify and speak in layman’s
I have taken the best medicine available. My language. Life is nothing but a balance
temperature is not normal. I have a severe between good energy and bad energy, positive
cough and no strength to even turn in bed. Any energy and negative energy, or good and evil in
moment, they will put me on the ventilator, religious terms. Now carrying negative energy
and I know I am not going back home to see or bad energy does not mean that you are a bad
my family members. I think my end has come. person. A good human being can also carry an
My friend forced me so I am calling you, but I equal amount of negativity. Somebody hurts
do not have any hope.” you and you are burning inside. It is justified.
But the justification doesn’t help you. That
We started with the appropriate medicine in negativity is toxic. So, the question is how
the evening. The next morning, he called to much negativity can one bear? And most of us
say that his temperature had been normal for have built a lot of negativity into our system
the last six hours. I said “Let’s not judge by either consciously or subconsciously. We are
that. We need to watch the temperature for 24 living in an age of stress. There is so much of
hours.” The morning after, he called and said it around us. Even children grow up under so
that he walked to the toilet himself, had a clear much stress.
bowel movement, and his appetite had started  
improving. The following morning, he called Q. Don’t you think a little bit of stress is also
again to say he took 21 rounds of the ICU needed so that children learn to cope with
and the doctors had taken him off oxygen for life?
four hours—a man who could not even move That positive stress is needed. But it should form
even in the bed! Another morning, he called only a miniscule part of your life. Currently,
me telling me that he took 75 rounds of the most of the negativity is extremely negative,
ICU. I told him not to act crazy. Somewhere, triggered by the emotions of your childhood.
if the immunity broke down—no matter how And when I say negative, I mean negative
good he was feeling—there was no guarantee emotionally, spiritually, and even physically,
that my medicine would work on him, as it including the junk and adulterated food our
had worked till now. The next day, he was off present generation eats and the kind of water
oxygen for 8–10 hours. And after five days, he it drinks. I understand that certain things are
was sent to a normal room without any oxygen. out of our hands. The environment we live in,
In 15 days, he was back home. To this day, he the water we drink, and the chemicalised toxic
is normal. Similarly, every good homoeopath food that we eat are not in our control, yet all
or ayurvedic doctor will have stories to tell. that is also negative energy. Most of us carry
We could have saved thousands of lives if immense stress without even realising it. Life
alternative medicines were allowed side-by- has become so fast that we don’t even have the
side along with modern medicines. time to think about what is going on until it
  manifests as a disease in the physical form, and
Q. With years of experience in treating all by that time, it’s too late. The cases of diabetes

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There are cases of cancers being cured because
we worked on the history of emotional trauma

undergone by the patient. The person had
been severely traumatised 15 years ago. Slowly,
the negativity built up emotionally, gradually

permeating to the spiritual level, and then
manifesting as cancer at the physical level. At our
cancer centre, we treat the suppressed emotions of a
person, and its effect is seen on the physical body.

and hypertension are only increasing. In the good feeling, then do it for the next 24 hours
good old days, we didn’t see so many people and then for another 24 hours. You will see
with such diseases. Cholesterol, triglycerides that in the next few days, it has become part
so many bypass surgeries, so much cancer— of you, your subconscious mind. Most people
they are all lifestyle diseases. already know this, but when it comes to their
own self, negativity takes over them like a wave
So, my suggestion is that you need to look for of tsunami.
hope and positivity to battle negativity. I teach  
one mantra to all my patients: You have N You don’t need to read great books or listen
number of reasons to justify your negativity. to big lectures to be positive. You just need to
What happened with you in life, how life follow this simple tool. In life, most complex
treated you etc., but negativity is negativity. situations will have the simplest of answers,
Nature does not make any difference between and you must believe this. We are taught to
justified and unjustified negativity. Just this believe that the more difficult the issue, the
simple experiment: for the next 24 hours I will more difficult is the solution. It is not so. The
see good not only in the good but also in the day you have this shift in your mental attitude,
bad. It will cause a paradigm shift in your life. you will be surprised that nature will guide you
Later you can evaluate and check how you feel to the simplest solutions. Just put your faith in
about it. If you liked your good old self, then this, and you will see positive results. I have
you can always go back to it. But if it gives a experienced this.

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FOOD

Tonics
for your
memory

Naini Setalvad suggests a variety of
ways to lift the brain fog.

But don’t forget to adopt them!

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Finding it hard to recollect your favourite aunt’s name? Misplaced those keys for the umpteenth
time? Forgot to take your vitamins again? Well, you aren’t the only ones affected by brain fog.
Whether you are a man or a woman, a college student or a person nearing retirement age, a stay-at-
home parent or a corporate executive, poor memory may affect us all. But not anymore! It is time
to take control of your mind and get a foolproof memory. Here is a powerful dietary and lifestyle
approach that will turn those mental clouds into sunny skies:

• Leafy vegetables: Winter brings along with it a bounty of fresh greens. This is
beneficial for those suffering from low iron levels, which make you forgetful. So eat
spinach, fenugreek, amaranth, and dill leaves to maintain a robust memory.

• Walnuts: Here is a brain food that looks like the brain and helps keep you from
going nuts. The high levels of omega-3, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
improve mental alertness. A couple of walnuts a day make for a great snack.

• Cow’s ghee: I would compare cow’s ghee to liquid gold. This Vitamin A-rich
superfood works wonders for the brain. According to Charaka, the author of the most
influential texts of Ayurveda, cow’s ghee promotes memory and intelligence.

• Coconuts: No auspicious ceremony in India is conducted without the coconut. Today,
the world is talking about the coconut and its oil, but we knew of its benefits for centuries,
and that is why we worship it. Seventy per cent of the grey matter in your brain is fatty
acids. The southern part of India is known for its brainpower, and the coconut and its
oil features highly in their diet. In conclusion, the coconut is a must-have.

• Cinnamon: One whiff of this sweet, earthy spice and your brain comes alive. Packed
with brain-boosting compounds including flavonoids and antioxidants, it assists a
great deal with learning and memory. I like adding it to my curries, sambhars, and
infusions, but let me caution you: do not have more than a pinch or a 1/4th inch piece
as it may burn through your stomach.

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• Turmeric: You need to be living under a rock if you aren’t aware of this superfood.
This simple ancient spice has amazing health benefits. Scientific research states
that its active ingredient, curcumin, can directly enter the brain and benefit the
cells there. It also boosts a growth hormone that helps brain cells grow. Turmeric
improves your brain’s oxygen intake and may improve memory in people with
Alzheimer’s.

• Bananas: Bananas are one of my favourite fruits. They serve as an excellent source
of potassium and magnesium. Potassium helps deliver oxygen to the brain, and
magnesium promotes proper electrical activity between nerve cells in the brain.
Both these nutrients support normal cognitive function and help keep the brain
sharp. Bananas may also help in preventing age-related cognitive declines in

memory.

• Salt: I feel that most people underestimate the importance of salt. It is the most
essential mineral supplement, which contains sodium required to prevent short-
term memory loss and confusion. So, make it a point to include rock salt and sea
salt in your food.

• Flaxseed: I know that flaxseed is popular among the current generation, but it is
one of the oldest grain seeds to have existed. It is known to boost mental alertness as
it contains high levels of omega-3, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

• Sleep: Have you ever stayed up all night studying for an exam only to forget
most of what you studied, the following day? That is because your mind lets go of
memory in order to stay awake. This teaches us one thing: there is no replacement
for quality sleep if you want an active memory.

• Water: Always remember that water serves as the best pick-me-up. Keep yourself
well-hydrated for effortless cognitive functioning and memory.

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Sunlight, exercise, and fresh air are scientifically proven to improve brain function. Low Vitamin B
and D levels are a major contributor to memory loss. So keep both of them at their optimums.

Recipe

Winter Methi Salad

Ingredients

1 bunch of fresh methi leaves (fenugreek)
3 tsp sesame seeds
3–4 walnuts
5–6 raisins
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
Pinch of asafoetida
Lemon and rock salt to taste

Method
• Wash the methi leaves and keep them aside to dry properly.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds. Once they crackle a little, add asafoetida, switch off the gas, and allow the

mixture to cool.
• Once it is cool, add salt and lemon, mix well, and keep in the refrigerator to cool.
• Add walnuts, raisins, and sesame seeds to the methi leaves and then add the cool dressing.
• Mix well and serve.

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AHA-MOMENTS Staying connected to the Source helps Megha Bajaj
nurture her relationships and flow with Life
All is One
H ave you ever had an on the other. The river could be
experience where you dividing two countries! And yet, flow is goodness, and staying
are thinking of someone, at the depth of the river, there are aligned helps me to keep flowing
and out of the blue, they call? Or no two. The banks merge, they with it. The ups and downs I went
where you are feeling discomfort dissolve, they are one. And so it is through in relationships started
about someone, and you to know with you and me!” reducing drastically as I kept
your ‘feeling’ was bang on? And, my connectivity to the Highest
has it happened that even without I closely observed the ten to through meditation, faith, and
knowing someone, you feel your eleven people around me. Some love. Moreover, my connection
heart expand in love and bliss for connected to me by blood, others with It was not just helping me but
them—almost as though you are by choice, and some by love. Each also all those around me because
‘connected’? of them matters deeply to me, and the more I was rooted, the more
they form my ‘inner circle.’ they kept finding their anchor.
Though we understand it as
‘intuition’ or ‘just a gut feeling,’ I started realising some awe- I believe life is one unimaginable
I have come to realise it is a lot inspiring things: When one miracle and no matter how much
deeper. It is interconnectedness. among this group was low, it we know, it is just a speck of
Everything we see and all that impacted all of us in some way or what remains to be known. It’s
we don’t, though it appears so the other. When one among us was magnificent. Beautiful. Breath-
different, is interconnected. deeply rooted in faith, it helped taking. As one law at a time reveals
others find the faith too, even itself to me, I find myself in a state
I remember this beautiful in the most difficult situations. of wonder, wanting more. For now,
moment with my guru, Mahatria, When one was flowing in love, the best thing I can do for all the
when I was in a spiritual retreat, for no reason, it rubbed off onto people I love and the world at large
feeling so one, with everything, the others, and everyone felt that is to stay connected to the Source.
that I actually could not tell glow of love. In short, everything It replenishes me and everyone
where I began and where another that one experienced, everyone else along with me. It opens a
ended. It felt like all the forms did. Sometimes consciously, world of possibilities—for me and
were just waves on the surface of often subconsciously. It was through me. Interconnectedness.
the ocean, but within, they were almost miraculous to watch the The Truth of all our lives. How
all made up of the same stuff— interconnectedness. are you using it?
all connected. Suddenly, as if He
could understand all my thoughts, And that’s when I had my Megha Bajaj is a bestselling
He looked deeply into my eyes breakthrough. I realised that author, film script writer, and
and said, “All our differences are while I am connected to all these poet.
on the surface. Within, we are relationships, I am also connected An ardent seeker at heart, she
connected. Imagine two banks of to The Source. It’s that purest also runs her online writing and
the river and the river flowing in source of energy. Of love, of peace, healing workshops called WoW.
between. There could be mango of infinite potential. You can read more about her on
trees lining one side and guavas www.MeghaBajajWoW.com.
The very nature of this perennial
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RESEARCH

A weekend
of discovery

People flocked to the ISF 2021, which was conducted after a gap of almost two
years, to partake of the wisdom and essential life skills shared in its workshops, say

Shivi Verma and Navni Chawla

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T he Life Positive International
Spiritual Festival 2021, which was
held on November 27 and 28, 2021

at Zorba the Buddha, New Delhi witnessed

people from diverse fields attending the four

special workshops over two days. Master

facilitators, Hitesh and Shubhangi Vashisht,

Nasreen Khan, Karishma Manchanda, and

Sidhharrth S Kumaar seized the show with

their excellent teaching and interacting skills.

Mrs Krishna said, “Nasreen Khan’s NLP mishaps or misconduct by the members of
workshop was quite powerful and has impacted a family tree. Transgenerational healing
me very positively. Karishma Manchanda’s untangles those knots and allows the flow
workshop, Healing with Akashic Records, was of love and strength back into a person’s
very intriguing and made me more curious life. Difficult relationships also get resolved
about this subject.” through this process.

Prof. Ranjit Singh said, “I thoroughly enjoyed Facilitators Hitesh and Shubhangi, a tall and
both the workshops that I attended. They stately couple, facilitated the workshop with
gave me a fresh perspective on life, human grace, ease, compassion and deep acceptance
behaviour, and situations. These two days of of the participants. Citing the analogy of King
retreating within were fruitful, and I want Bhagirath, who compelled the river Ganga to
to congratulate team Life Positive for making come to earth to purge the sins of his ancestors,
such an amazing offline event happen after all Hitesh said that the Ganga represents love
this time.” emanating from Lord Shankar, the ultimate
truth. The love of God purges the family tree
Day 1, November 27 of karma and brings salvation to the dead and
liberation to the living family members. Hitesh
Transgenerational Healing with Hitesh and said that every family runs on the order of love,
Shubhangi Vashisht which is as given below:

The layers of the mind are deep and, often, • The right to belong: Whether dead or alive,
issues get lodged in such deep recesses that everyone has the right to belong to their family.
it becomes difficult to identify which soul-
wound or trauma is causing blockages in your • The right to order: Within a family system,
life. Some of them are generational in nature, family members are ranked according to the
where the energy of pain gets carried from time of their arrival. Those who come earlier
one generation to another because it was not have a higher rank than those who come later.
healed on time.
• The right to balance: The giving and
Family dynamics are meant to be simple but receiving at the individual and the collective
often they get complicated because of certain levels strive for balance.

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The right to have one’s fate: All the members practically make their personal mental well-
of the family have the right to choose their being toolkit out of them. She started her
path, whether it is to someone’s liking or not. session by reminding everyone of the most
fundamental principle—being self-aware.
Any disruption in this order happens when
babies are aborted or stillborn; children die The first exercise that Nasreen began with was
young and are not mourned; they are given up each participant having to pick a card with a
for adoption; foster parents do not acknowledge picture on top. The participants had to pair
the natural parents of their adoptees; important up and exchange their cards while telling each
relationships are not acknowledged; bad other about what that picture meant to them.
experiences are invalidated and the dead are Then they had to repeat the same exercise with
not honoured; or there are ill-gotten gains or another partner. It was a jolly good exercise
family secrets, like extra-marital relationships. that opened people to each other. It also taught
them that if they got their original card back, it
With the help of participants present, their may or may not come with the same meaning
karmic issues were healed, wrong beliefs as they had given to it. Hence, it is always good
were corrected, unborn souls were honoured, to be not so attached to a thought, opinion,
and, especially, misunderstandings between story, or perception of anything.
children and parents, whether dead or alive,
were resolved. Nasreen spoke about the science of neural
communication. She explained that the way
NLP for Happiness and Positivity by Nasreen we use language manifests as reality. For
Khan example, if one wants to prevent someone
from falling, then warning them by saying ‘Be
Nasreen Khan was a powerpack of energy, careful’ or ‘Hold tight’ might be more effective
zeal, enthusiasm, and positivity. She made than saying ‘Don’t fall,’ as the mind doesn’t
her workshop fun, interactive, and full of understand negatives like ‘don’t,’ ‘can’t,’ etc.
activity. It was a very experiential workshop.
A primary key to making this workshop a huge Nasreen also taught the importance of having
success was a combination of some simple and an elevated state of mind and being happy in
hands-on NLP techniques offered by Nasreen life. She gave some quick easy-to-use NLP
to the participants. These techniques were hacks to all, which would help them uplift their
so effective and easy to apply, that one could moods instantly, like trying to hold a negative
or worrisome thought while looking up and
soon feeling it disappear; doing a rooting or
centring exercise, where one would lock his
posture, feel his roots going into the ground,
and feel all his anxiety, fears, or negative
thoughts and feelings conducting downwards
into the earth and being free of them; or
focussing on one’s navel and forehead, feeling
a surge of strength and energy within. The last
one was a very powerful exercise to feel strong

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and self-reliant. Akashic records, which was quite a new subject
for many. Her workshop started with concepts
Another potent exercise taught in this about the Akashic records, what they meant,
workshop was that of perceptual positions. their significance, and why they were also
In this, a participant was asked to sit on a referred to as ‘the book of life.’ As the class
chair facing another empty chair. He was then progressed, it kept becoming more intriguing
asked to imagine a person he has a conflicting to everyone. Karishma used a presentation to
relationship with on the empty chair. He facilitate the teaching of her topics, making
had to communicate all the issues he had them easier to understand. She also gave away
with this person through the mind and then the link of these modules to all the participants
change positions, sit on the other chair, and for accessing and revising them later.
listen to what this other person might have
to say in his defence. Then the participant She spoke in great detail about the overused
had to stand up, step back, and look at both word ‘karma’ and how it is often misconstrued
himself and the other person from a higher as good or bad. According to her, karma is a
perspective or an objective viewpoint. Further, constant development of the soul as opposed
the participant had to step back even more and to how it is usually seen (punishment of one’s
watch both from God’s perspective. By the end actions of past lives). This perspective was
of this exercise, many were left in tears as they refreshing and freeing for most people present.
understood their relationship better and more Her stepwise guidance to make participants
truthfully. Judging the other person went out connect with the Akashic records to receive
of the window and only love emerged in the answers and information regarding one’s karmic
participant’s heart. The workshop ended with relationship with another was powerful. In the
lots of sharing about the lessons learnt in it, beginning, some participants were finding it
among the participants and with Nasreen too. difficult to connect and access these records,
but many were able to receive insights during
Nasreen’s candid, playful, and friendly way the second time when she made everyone repeat
of imparting the lessons was the highlight of the exercise.
this workshop. People danced, rejoiced, learnt
so much, shared what they grasped from the Karishma made everyone recite some prayers to
workshop, and came out from it with brimming invoke the Akashic records, followed by taking
confidence and happiness as if they were ready the participants through a powerful white light
to take on anything in life and use it in their
best interest.

Day 2, November 28

Healing with the Akashic Records by
Karishma Manchanda

Karishma Manchanda led her workshop
with grace, poise, and genuineness. She tried
to give away a lot of knowledge about the

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meditation intuited by her. Once, participants appreciated by everyone present. She also did
were relaxed enough, it was easier for them Akashic reading for some participants, at the
to establish a connection with the Akashic end, leaving people in awe of her clairvoyance.
records. She instructed everyone to ask very
clear and short questions to the Akashic Ms Neha shares, “A very wise takeaway for
records and then wait to receive the answers. me from Healing with the Akashic Records
was understanding a higher perspective that
In one exercise, she asked everyone to write whoever is planted in our life is needed for
the name of the person they had a troubled our soul’s evolution, even if they might seem
relationship with on a piece of paper, then go difficult at times.”
into the white light meditation after saying
the prayer, and ask themselves questions like Abundance with Crystals by Sidhharrth S
why the relationship is strained, what is their Kumaar
role in it, etc. The more one probed and kept
asking clearer questions, the more were the Sidhharrth S Kumaar, a dynamic astro-
chances of receiving breakthrough insights numerologist full of positive energy, filled
and perspectives. Ms Manchanda urged the room with his infectious enthusiasm and
everyone to keep asking their questions till shining optimism.
they got an answer. She also advised on how
to differentiate the voice of one’s mind from Always the one to break the norm, he asked
that of the Akashic records. She said that the the participants to list the kinds of well-being
voice of the Akashic records was much more they think are important to enjoy a fulfilling
affirmative and wiser. She also added that the life. People mentioned physical, mental,
voice of the Akashic records would be neutral emotional, and spiritual well-being. However,
or objective, unbiased, non-judgmental, and Sidhharrth said that they are forgetting a very
will have a positive tone. important element called social well-being.
Man is also a social animal, and our happiness
She listed reasons like having some energy and success depends to a large degree on
blocks, etc., due to which some people might be our social connections too. Humans should
unable to connect with the Akashic guidance include the upliftment of every member of
at once. She also mentioned that if they get society in the scheme of their personal well-
some healing done in certain areas of their being. Explaining crystals and their healing
lives, it will allow them to receive answers
and guidance from the Akashic records. She
said that some realisations received during
the process can be life-altering. The Akashic
records is a vast realm as a healing modality,
containing many sub-levels of understanding,
and Karishma effectively tried to condense
her level-1 of Healing with Akashic Records
(which is usually a one-and-a-half/two-day
programme) into an eight-hour programme.
Nevertheless, it was well-received and

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properties, he said that a crystal is a solid for eleven minutes, or by chanting Aum. One
whose constituents are arranged in a certain can charge them even by exposing them to the
order. The first reference of crystals comes moon every new and full moon night.
from the documents of ancient Sumerians,
which cite Atlanteans as being proficient in the Sidhharrth then shared a table of all the
use of crystals. significant crystals and their various usages
for different aspects of life. Each crystal
Sidhharrth said that there are more than 10 corresponds to a particular chakra in the
thousand crystals available to mankind, each human body and helps in balancing it while
with a specific property which positively aids getting you the much-desired result. The
human beings in enhancing their quality of crystals included amazonite, amethyst, opalite,
life. Crystals could be used in multiple ways. apophyllite, aventurine, azezlulite, calcite,
They can be worn on the neck, wrist, kept under carnation, citrine, garnet, howlite, lapis
the pillow, or on a surface. However, he advised lazuli, moonstone, obsidian, rose quartz, and
against wearing them on the finger unless turquoise. Each crystal has a specific property,
advised by an expert astrologer. They can be and people can use them to eliminate negative
used to charge food and drinks. The effects of thoughts, clear blockages, or attract abundance
crystal healing take 21 days to a month to show. and prosperity.

He also shared the importance of recharging For the manifestation of abundance, he advised
the crystals to keep them potent and working participants to prepare a cheque in one’s own
well. There are multiple ways to charge them: name, write on it ‘Pay in full,’ fold it, and keep
One can play the miracle tone of 528 Hz for it in a red jewellery pouch with two charged
21 minutes or any frequency above 700 Hz crystals—rose quartz and white quartz.

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