Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Weekly Knowledge 169 Muszyna 03 Sep 1998  Poland DEPENDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, INTERDEPENDENCE AND ONENESS The body is dependent on the whole creation. In society, somebody has to make clothes, produce electricity, drill for oil.  The body cannot be independent of the world. For the body, dependency is absolute. When the Spirit identifies with the body, then it gets pinched and looks for independence. Mind, intellect, ego - they all look for independence. In looking for independence often you get stuck in the ego and become more miserable. Most people are not aware of their dependency. When they become aware of their limitations and dependency, the desire for independence arises. Independence cannot be achieved unless you start moving from within. When you move within, you discover that you are interdependent. Individual Self/Soul/Jeeva is interdependence and in fact every wise person knows that everything is interdependent and that there is nothing like independence. On one level...

Weekly Knowledge 168 Hamburg 26 Aug 1998 Germany EXPANSION OF CONSCIOUSNESS IS PEACE Consciousness moving on the surface of the body is stimuli, which cause pleasure. When consciousness shrinks, then the sensation of pain and suffering arises. Suffering is the shrinking or contraction of consciousness. When consciousness moves through the body in limited channels, pleasure is experienced. Repeated enjoyment of the stimuli causes inertia and dullness. Often cooks don't enjoy their own food. Listening to the same piece of music loses the charm, people in the sex industry don't enjoy sex. If the stimuli are observed, then consciousness expands and becomes peace. With awareness the stimuli lose their significance; whether they exist or not makes no difference. When the sun is there, then whether the candle is lit or not makes no difference. To realise that all pleasures are just stimuli and that you are more than the stimuli brings freedom. Pain is nothing but consciousness want...

Don't hurt anyone by words or actions..  The same divine resides within everyone.. Honour that pure divinity.. Relax.. WAVES OF HAPPINESS 

Behind every activity, there's one divinity.. Getting into something is a blessing.. Getting out of something is also a blessing.. Know this.. Feel happier and lighter than before.. WAVES OF HAPPINESS 

Happy International Yoga Day!  Take a deep breath, find your inner balance, and celebrate the incredible benefits of yoga today and every day! Here's why you should embrace this ancient practice:  Discover Inner Peace: Find serenity amidst the chaos and cultivate a sense of calm that lasts beyond the mat.  Boost Physical Health: Strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and enhance your overall fitness. Feel the energy flow!  Reduce Stress & Anxiety: Let go of tension and embrace tranquility through mindful breathing and relaxation techniques.  Enhance Mental Clarity: Clear your mind, enhance focus, and tap into your inner wisdom. Unlock your full potential!  Sharing below a simple guide to practice surya-namaskars. Let's come together to celebrate the incredible benefits of this ancient practice. Roll out your mat, strike a pose, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

While studying the trees of the Malpighiaceae family, we cannot overlook the captivating Golden Chain tree, scientifically known as Lophanthera lactescens. The Golden Chain tree, is a fast growing, medium-sized (about 6m high), semi-deciduous tropical tree native to Brazil. It is widely cherished as an ornamental tree, often found along roadsides and in gardens. Its mesmerizing pendulous inflorescences can bear an impressive 300-500 flowers at once. These fragrant flowers rich in nectar, attract a multitude of bees. Adorned with large ovate leaves arranged in whorls, this tree has a lush foliage, that provides ample landing site for air particulate matter to reduce pollution.  Its name, derived from the Greek words "lophos" meaning ridged/crested and "anthos" meaning flower, alludes to the distinctive ridged anthers of its blossoms. Additionally, when injured, the tree releases a milky latex, wh...