In the Indian discipline, fasting has many
benefits. Many religions also advocate it as a cleanser of toxins. The
benefits, however, are many if fasting extends in thought, word and deed.
Therefore, "mouna” or silence is very
important. Silencing your thoughts, your speech and abstaining from toxic foods
purifies the system. It purifies thoughts, exercises some measure of control
over speech automatically and puts you in a placid and calm state of mind.
Children in schools should be initiated
most definitely. A daily exercise of silence or chanting for a few minutes to
start the day with can make a sizeable difference to those who are hyperactive.
The younger generations of parents are incorporating this technique on a daily
basis with positive results.
It really would be ideal to introduce parts
of the earlier "Gurukul" system of holistic education to make the
future generations ethically, morally, mentally, emotionally and physically
strong and balanced.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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