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(Article Based on Anusandhana in Madhva Siddhanta by Sri Sagri Raghavendra Upadhyaya) Chandogya Upanishad (1-1-5) quotes ‘Yadeva vidyaya karoti shraddhaya upanishada tadeva veeryavattaram bhavati |’ One has to perform actions with proper knowledge and dedication to obtain maximum benefits from the action. It has to be combined with ‘Upanishat’. ‘Aastikya buddhi’ which means knowledge related to the action. What does ‘Upanishat’ mean? ‘Upanishat’ means unrevealed knowledge of God. It is also known as ‘anusandhana.’ If any action has to bear good fruits, knowledge about the action, commitment to the work as well as divine relation of the action has to be understood. For example – we perform ‘mangalarati’ as a part of the Pooja. It has to be taken around in a clock-wise direction (Pradakshina). It has to be taken around the feet of the Lord, around the navel and around the face three times respectively. Finally, around the entire figure. This pleases the Lord – ‘nitaraam ranjayateeti’. It is known as ‘Neeraajana.’ It is one of the steps during ‘shodasha upachaara pooja’ to the Lord. One is said to get absolved of all sins including ‘Brahmahatya dosha’ when the Lord’s smiling face is seen in the light of ‘mangalarati.’ This conviction should be in us while performing or watching the ‘mangalarati’ ritual. ‘Neerajana’ is made more meaningful if we know its further importance. It is not mere ‘flame’. The Chandogya Uanishad says (6-2- 1) tejasansta cha saa devi… Mukhya abhimaani for ‘Tejas tatva’ (agni) is Lakshmi. She indwells in ‘tejas.’ She perceives the beauty of the Lord who indwells in the idol. Dwadasha stotra also says, - 'Indira chanchala paanga neerajitam…’ This secret knowledge about the action of ‘neerajana’ is the ‘anusandhana’. Such ‘anusandhana’ of every action bestows great results. ENROL NOW! FOR JUNE 2022 Online education system - admissions available Please contact Admin@JnanaVidyalaya.org

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The common issues of obesity, diabetes and hyper tension can be attributed to the high stress, fast food and unhealthy habits in our day to day lives. This scenario has picked up during the last decade due to the sudden changes in the workplace, economical status and flashy lifestyle adaptations. DIGESTION/METABOLISM Ayurveda advocated dinacharya (Daily regimen) andruthucharya (Seasonal Regimen) that have been explained in detail in the classical Samhithas. These are specific to a person’s prakruthi and the ruthus (Seasons). How to answer this questionnaire? Give one point to each for the appropriate answer to the questions. Add up the points for each column (Eg. Vata – 6, Kapha 4, Pittha – 1 Vata-Kapha Prakriti) Disclaimer – This is a self evaluation test to give you an idea about your prakriti. There are other parameters to conclusively determine your prakiti. An ayurvedic physician would guide you better. Relevance of prakriti – This decides the regimen that has to be followed during each of the 6 ruthus.

People invest in business and agriculture. There is initial struggle in the process and the profit is not immediate. Yet the investment is with an intention to gain profit at a later date. It is also with the awareness that the wait may be long to enjoy the profit. Similarly, ‘Vrata and Upavasa’ mandated by the ‘shaastras are difficult. We may face temporary troubles in observing them. However, it slowly helps to control our senses which helps to purify the inner-self (antha: Karana) which supports ‘adhyatma sadhana’. Therefore, such practices instructed by our Acharyas is for our ultimate benefit. A thief may experience happiness for a day or two after the robbery. But it is short lived. Medicines take a while to react and cure the disease. Thus, one cannot jump to conclusions with the immediate brief experiences. One should wait over a period of time to realize the consequences of any action. This relates to the outcome of acts of ‘Dharma and Adharma.’ A single birth is not a deciding factor in the extensive life-span of the ‘aatma.’ Therefore, one cannot judge the results of all our actions with experiences in a particular birth. When the journey of the ‘aatma’ is analysed in this manner, it will help us get over the doubts regarding sufferings of certain good people in spite of their ‘dhaarmic activities and enjoyment of certain people in spite of their ‘adhaarmic’ activities.’ This will prevent us getting perturbed with pleasure and pain faced during life and infuse courage to face life bravely as it throws challenges on us. In the 4th Adhyaya of Bhagavad Gita Krishna declares ‘Gahanaath karmanoa gathi:’ – The subject of ‘Karma’ is very complex in nature.

Yoga is not only a process for leading man towards this astounding hidden inner personality of man by bringing mastery over the body, mind, intellect and emotional faculties, but is also a powerful tool to manifest those hidden potentialities in him. As the man progresses his zeal to perfect himself grows. In the process, he learns and understands the expressions of nature around him. The inner growth and outer expression go hand in hand. He starts manifesting the inner divinity in his behaviour. His lower animal nature pulls emotions – Arisadvarga, the six major enemies of man namely, He starts becoming the master by gaining control over them. And that is the growth process which is in tune with spiritual growth. Great scientists as great seekers of reality hesitate not, to open themselves to unknown regions as well. There is in adventure in it or them. The new glimpses of the inner world draw them within. It is this openness, humbleness and humility among the highly developed researchers of the modern scientific era that is making them use yogic practices in their quest. They know no prejudices. Appreciation of such developments by earlier seekers characterises them. Yoga is leading them to open up their spiritual dimensions. Thus yoga can accomplish an all round personality development by solving the problems of man and by bringing bliss into his life. It is for this reason that yoga is also becoming popular day by day in all parts of our globe just as science and technology grow popular in the society. Yoga is a science applicable to all, irrespective of age or sex, caste or creed, religion or sect. Yoga is to prevent disease, yoga is to promote positive health, bring in economics, pleasure and joy, at the same time, in the framework of ethics, not taking off the freedom, with proper understanding and that is Yoga for all. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) the state of health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing and not merely an absence of disease or infirmity. SVASTHYA in Sanskrit means peace, satisfaction and comfort and that is healthy.