In all ancient religions and philosophies to gather information about food, recruitment, health and disease. This passage is taken from the book "Theory and practice of Pranayama" by BKS Iyengar - Edizioni Mediterranee.
The particulars to be found are quite interesting and current.
In Mahanarayanopanisad, the the food is described as the primary requirement without which man can not develop the anatomical body on a spiritual level.
In Mahanarayanopanisad, the the food is described as the primary requirement without which man can not develop the anatomical body on a spiritual level.
The sun radiates heat that evaporates the water. The vapor turns into clouds from which rain falls on the earth. He cultivated the land and producing food which, consumed, creates the energy necessary to maintain the force. The force creates discipline, developing the faith, which gives knowledge. Knowledge Learning pantry, which brings composure, which creates calm. The calm equanimity establishing, developing the memory and this leads to recognition. The approval brings the proceedings, which leads to personal fulfillment.
The Food must be healthy, pleasant and congenial to the body and should not be ingested only to gratify the senses. It is divided into three categories: sattvic, Rajas and Tamassia. The first
promotes longevity, health and happiness.
promotes longevity, health and happiness.
The second produces excitement.
The third creates illness.
Foods Rajas and Tamas cloud the consciousness and impede the spiritual progress.
E 'duty of sadhaka * discover, through testing and trials, which foods are suitable for him.
The character is affected by food. The practice of Pranayama change the eating habits of sadhaka. The man's temperament is influenced by the diet because of what he eats affects the functioning of the mind.
sattvic The vegetarian food, however, may be taken by tyrants, who will remain Rajasic or tamas. What matters is the mood of those who eat. A diet consisting of only sattvic foods will help keep a clear mind and unshakable.
The body is the abode of the individual self. If you were to perish for lack of food, I left him. The body must be protected in order to accommodate the ego. Neglecting the body leads to death and the destruction of the ego.
According Chandogyopanisad, the solids, liquids and fats that feed the body are each divided into sixteen parts as consumed.
The food is divided into three of them: the more I become rough, those medians become flesh and the mind becomes more subtle.
As for liquids, the urine becomes more coarse, the average blood become thin and become more energy (prana).
The same goes for the fat: the ingredients become coarse bone marrow and thinner than the average speech.
not eat when the saliva does not flow, because this indicates that the body no longer needs food. The quantity and quality of food must be moderate. When you are really hungry and thirsty, food is readily absorbed into the body and nourishes.
Water alone can always quench your thirst. A real asset is not seeking any other beverage than water.
alleviate hunger and thirst artificial.
not eat when you are emotionally upset. When during a meal a noble state of mind prevails, then all foods, except poisonous ones, are sattvic.
The fire of digestion is powered by the energy that comes from breathing. A moderate and nutritious food is needed to maintain the vigor, strength and quickness of mind.
Avoid fasting.
According to the Taittiriya Upanisad , the food is Brahman *. It must therefore be respected, not mocked, and they are to be abused.
Notes:
* sadhaka: praticante, colui che ricerca
* Brahman: Essere Supremo, causa dell'Universo, spirito onnipervdente dell'Universo
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