BEHAVIORAL OR NON-MEDICINAL RASAYANAS
Aspects of daily living that arise spontaneously when mind and physiology are fully attuned with natural law, and which further promote good health, longevity, and the development of higher states of consciousness.
Collected from a selection of major Ayurvedic texts (Ca. Ci. I.30-35) and a paper by Dr. R.P. Dezai
Medicinal Rasayana (Bheshaja): Restores tissue deficiencies, prevents aging, promotes health, and assists in recovery from illness.
Non-medicinal Rasayana (Abheshaja): Creates happiness, prevents aging, and maintains balance.
Physical Activities:
Respect for life--such as respect for teachers and elders
Unselfish work
Devotion to learning
Keeping company of the wise
Generosity--pass on what you earn or gain especially anonymously
Effective time management--prompt, appropriate, and regular
Helping the needy--especially those without means or in grief
Helping those who may have mistreated you
Untainted belief in friends
Be faithful to your partner
Waking and sleep in proportion/balance
Cleanliness
Cover mouth when sneezing, coughing, belching
Dress: clean, simple, good-looking
Simplicity
Avoid unhealthy dietary intake
Avoid promoting the use of unhealthy diet
Avoid sheltering outlaws
Avoid Quarrelling with those deserving respect
Speech:
Speak the truth Never lie
Speech should be short and sweet Avoid Piercing words
Coherent speech Avoid harsh speech
Melodious speech Don't disclose enmities
Greet another first Never disclose insults
Thought:
Respect life in thought and action Avoid entertaining anger
Untainted belief in good friends Don't think of doing harm
Calmness Don't believe all stories
Clean mind Avoid entertaining hate
Perseverance Don't oppose one you have pledged to serve or help
Enjoy the qualities of others Use all senses for growth of higher states of consciousness
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