== IMPROVING SADHANA AND ALL-ROUND HEALTH (PART 8) ==
Namaskar,
All are aware about the inherent benefits of following Baba's guidelines of
16 points. Because Sixteen Points enhance one's existence in every aspect
of life.
Baba says, "...The whole seeds of welfare in all the spheres--physical,
mental, moral, social and spiritual--are embedded in the sixteen points.
Hence be firm on the Sixteen Points." (Ananda Vanii #45)
Needless to say, Sixteen Points has deep value in the development of each
and every Ananda Margii. And point #4 about laungota wearing carries many
distinct positive aspects also. Among them are: the balancing of the
glands, general support and protection, cleanliness, hygiene, and sexual
control. All these are the lifelong benefits of wearing a properly fitting
laungota.
Unfortunately in various parts of the world the general masses are totally
spellbound and fascinated with the pseudo-culture of modernity. And in our
western world the crude habit is there to wear loose fitting hosiery type
of underwear-- or even worse 'boxer shorts', which offer no support at all.
And the worst part is that this fascination is spreading to those so-called
3rd world countries, even countries such as India where the laungota is
part of the long-standing tradition.
The point being that hosiery type of underwear etc is the style of the west
and it has gotten a lot of undue fanfare. Crude advertisements wrongly
portray men wearing this as if it brings them success in life. When in fact
it is commonly known that Baba has raised the matter on various occasions
that wearing hosiery, or "briefs" as they are sometimes called, causes
disease, sickness, and promiscuity-- i.e. extreme sexual weakness &
immorality-- in life.
That is why almost every sadhaka strictly adheres to Baba's laungota
wearing system. Even then on some occasions it may be observed at retreats
etc that a few do not wear laungotas. Those pseudo-margiis may give their
various reasons and justifications about this but in true sense they have
'missed the boat' on this vital guideline given by Baba.
Instead such persons have gotten sucked into the nasty vacuum of western
pseudo-culture which is the hellish path of extreme degeneration. Whether
it be high-heeled shoes, crude types of contraceptive devices and
techniques, or hosiery underwear for males etc, all these things lead to
long-term problems in life and severely hinder one's growth and development
in physical & physico-psychic sphere-- what to speak about spiritual life.
Rather for a clean and fresh existence whereby the lower cakras are
properly controlled and one can move ahead on the path of sadhana and, then
laungota wearing is a must.
A FEW OF BABA'S DIRECT GUIDELINES
Here following are a few of Baba's detailed guidelines regarding this
all-important practice.
Without question Baba directs us that a laungota-wearing is a must for all
male sadhakas.
Baba says, "Males should always wear laungota" (Pt 4 of 16 Pts)
And here Baba outlines when one should start wearing a laungota.
Baba says, "Immediately upon reaching adolescence (in India, one reaches
adolescence in between the ages of twelve and fourteen), males should start
using Kaopiina (langota)." (CC-3, chapter 6)
And here Baba guides us that the various yaogika practices like asanas
cannot be done without wearing a laungota.
Baba says, "[During the practice of Asanas] males must wear a launogta, and
there should be no other clothing on the body." (CC-3, Pt #4 of sadhana rules)
Thus laungota wearing is an essential and dharmic aspect of life for Ananda
Margiis. Others family members are also requested to share their views and
insights.
Namaskar,
Cinmay
Note 1: NATURE NOT MERELY HABIT
In our pursuit and practice of Sixteen Points at first we try to
incorporate these guidelines into our daily living routine. Then after some
time they become part of our habitual way. Some may think making them habit
is something sufficient & great. But Baba's supreme teaching is more than
that. He guides us that we should be so established in our practices of 16
points that they become our nature. That means that our body rhythms and
mental vibration should be intrinsically linked with these practices such
that it is distinctly uncomfortable and inconceivable for any of the points
to be missed and / or delayed. In that was there will always be an internal
urge and calling to adhere to the dharmic code of 16 points. This outcome
is one of the great qualities that distinguishes Ananda Margiis and
reflects the excellence of Baba's divine teachings. Because by developing
16 points as our nature we become eternally one with dharma. Parama Pita
Baba Kii-- Jai!!
Note 2: OTHER POSTINGS IN THIS SERIES
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/11/improving-sadhana.html
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/11/improving-sadhana-ii.html
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/11/improving-sadhana-iii.html
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/11/improving-sadhana-iv.html
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/12/improving-sadhana-v.html
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-improve-sadhana-vi.html
http://am-global-01.blogspot.com/2008/12/improving-sadhana-vii.html
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Importance of Sadhana
Baba says, "Numerous rich and beautiful cities of the historic past
are now buried under the earth. Many splendid palaces and mansions, many
churches, temples, mosques and synagogues, and many pyramids have been
reduced to rubble. With the constant change in the flow of time, how many
major changes have occurred in the universe? Similarly, with the change in
time and space, people also change. A small two year old child becomes a
smart and active twenty-five year old youth. And the same energetic youth
becomes an infirm, inactive old person in due course. Thus, nothing in this
universe is permanent. Many gigantic animals of the past have become
totally extinct from the surface of the earth. Royal pomp and opulence, the
pride of power, the vast knowledge of mighty scholars have become things of
the past, thrown into the dustbin of history. Many objects emerged in the
past, remained on earth for a short time, and then disappeared according to
the inexorable law of nature."
"The only eternal truth is Parama Purus'a. He is Ana'di,
beginningless, endless, all-pervasive; an entity beyond the scope of time,
place and person. He is the only eternal, undecaying, imperishable,
immutable entity. He is the Supreme Source from which the inanimate, plant
and animal worlds have emerged. He is the starting point and the
culminating point of everything. Hence, wise people should utilise their
physical, psychic and spiritual power to realise that supreme
omnitelepathic entity, to become one with Him." (PNS-18, p.6)
Note: Please read Baba's above teaching again carefully. It explains
everything.
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