Volume 21, Issue 4
NAMAH Journal Volume 21, Issue 4
Articles in this Issue
Ethics and aesthetics
By Soumitra Basu - Jan 15, 2014
What is the relation of health with ethics and aesthetics?
The metaphysical basis for Integral Health — Spirit and Matter
By Soumitra Basu - Jan 15, 2014
The conflict between the votaries of Matter and Spirit has yet to be solved. The glorification of Matter has come at the cost of the adventure in the realms of Spirit. Material prosperity has been achieved by devaluing spiritual ideals. On the other hand, spiritual riches have very often blossomed in the impoverishment of material life. The call of the Spirit had been so encompassing and overwhelming that generations of mystics and seers had abandoned the lure of Matter and dispensed with the comfort of material life. Yet the call of the Time-Spirit today is neither to ignore Matter nor to ignore Spirit. The world has experienced the extremes of material prosperity and spiritual austerity. An exploitation and over-indulgence of Matter has led also to disastrous consequences ranging from drug abuse to terrorism. A world of competition has triggered a plethora of stress linked diseases. A hedonistic culture has culminated in diseases like Aids. An excessive exploitation of natural resources has resulted in grave ecological imbalances. And the world suffers while a host of spiritual luminaries are absorbed in meditative contemplation in the security of hermitages far away from the battle of life. The ideal solution of the conflict between Matter and Spirit would be the flowering of spirituality in material life. Such a metaphysical poise would be of great pragmatic value in all areas of life ranging from education to health. However the key to the reconciliation of Matter and Spirit still remains an enigma.
Dynamic plants for farming and healing
By Lucas Dengel - Jan 15, 2014
What we eat is what our bodies become. It is interesting how the principles of treatment of humans are also applicable for plants. Alternative therapies for plants are now coming to the fore. This article explores such a bold experiment in health care at the roots...
Beyond paradigms
By Alok Pandey - Jan 15, 2014
We are entering a world where all paradigms are collapsing. Money, politics, even health is now falling apart. We do not know what framework to lean on any more. We are now obliged to shift. But to what? Who can help us to find the right treatment for cancer or a cataract? Is it a statistical proof or is it something else? This article explores what is happening to us today.
Being present
By James Anderson - Jan 15, 2014
The state of being present is examined and traced back to personal experience. The author feels that it holds immense implications for man’s health and well-being. He looks at the psychological, physical and spiritual aspects when considering this poise. He concludes that an integral approach is needed if this goal is to be achieved.