DAY EIGHT

Laughing is good if it happens naturally. One should never try to force it or stop it. It is one of the 14 ‘veg’ of natural forces in the body. This is true for all the other ‘veg’.

Sneezing should not be stopped – upto 40 types of ailments will come if stopped and upto 14 types if induced forcefully.

Thirst should also never be stopped. Drinking water quickly causes Hernia and Appendicitis. If you are above 60 and it can cause Prostrate and Hydrocele. Holding back thirst causes 58 types of ailments. Drinking water without thirst will also cause problems.

Hunger, when forcefully stopped, causes 103 types of ailments. Starts with acidity and ends with intestinal cancer!

Fasting is a Kriya to cleanse the body and mind. One needs to follow certain rules for fasting. When you start feeling that something extra is happening in the body then one can fast. Like after eating too much one can fast the next day.

a) Upto one day fast after 6 days of eating normally.

b) While fasting one should keep drinking warm water at regular intervals. The extra acid in the stomach will be diluted by water and excreted via urine else it will burn up/ damage the intestines.

c) Water can be of clove, moong, ghee, choona while fasting.

d) Vegetarians should not fast for long periods. While non-vegetarians should always fast for long periods. Non veg food creates certain changes in the digestive system (reduces acid secretion in stomach) and hence it is advisable to fast for long periods. All carnivorous animals actually fast for many days after a full meal.

e) Best way to fast if one has to fast is alternate day fasting and eating. The body gets used to it over a period of time. Varshitam in Jains is highly respected.

f) Fasting is not good for those who do heavy physical labour.

Yawning should also not be stopped. Stopping it is a very bad habit that we have gotten into. The body’s need is more important.

a) Never yawn when sitting near those who are more tapasvi or gyani.

Urine should never be stopped.

a) Pressure of all types in the body increases. Stopped urine is one of the most painful experiences in life.

b) If urination is too frequent then you need to check with specialist.

Stool is also similar. Upto twice a day is normal. Three is a bit unusual. More than that calls for expert intervention.