Paramayu Vol.5, Issue 17, Jan. 2016 Chairman: Dr Satya Narayana Dasa President: Rishi Pal Chauhan Educational Director: Steven Paul Rudolph Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Partap Chauhan Editor: Neerja Chauhan Editor (Hindi): Chander Lata Chauhan Production Editor: Prabir Roy Sub Editor: Dr. Sapna Bhargava, Meenakshi Singh, Dr. Mukesh Sharma, Pooja Ramanujan Senior Graphic Designer: Deepak Sharma Designer: Mohit Sharma Photographer: Madhur Sahu Online Team: Shriya Dhar & C.B.Shukla Subscriptions & Marketing: Madhusudan Singh
Edit Speak Dear Readers, Youth is such a wonderful thing, brimming with energy, ideas, and potential. There is nothing that youngsters can’t achieve if they put their minds to it. This edition of Paramayu – the Youth Special – salutes their spirit and covers a variety of topics that would be of special interest to them. Our opening article uses Ayurveda to explain the changes that a young mind and body experiences as it steps into the youthful phase of life. It looks at the doshas prevalent at this age and imparts guidance on how young people can channel their lives in the proper direction. In the international article, we cover the achievements of Maciej Obiegły – a young supporter practicing Ayurveda in Poland. Having completed a course for Ayurvedic Consultants from Jiva, he now conducts lectures and consultation on Ayurveda all over the world. His story is an inspiration to one and all.
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Bringing a bit of glamor to the January issue is the youth icon Rithvik Dhanjani. He elaborates on the role of Ayurveda in his daily routine and talks about how it has contributed to his overall fitness. He urges his young fans to adopt Ayurvedic principles in their life to be more peaceful and successful. Our Success Story looks at a condition that afflicts young women all over the world – polycystic ovarian disorder (POCD). We take you through an eleven month long treatment course Jiva prescribed to a patient and how it eventually brought her great relief. Steven Rudolph answers a question parents have asked themselves millions of time – when is it okay for their children to quit and when it’s important to stick it out? Doctor Dadi doles out remedies on hair fall, a common problem we all face in winters, and our recipe section teaches you how to make gondh ke laddoo – a yummy delight we all enjoy eating when the mercury dips. As with all our previous editions of Paramayu, this one too has tidbits of advice that are both insightful and valuable. We hope you enjoy reading it. As usual, please send in your feedback at editor@jiva.com. Also, check out our website www.jiva.com to learn more about JIVA and Ayurveda. Wish you all a very Happy New Year.
President’s Message Dear Readers, Today I want to talk to you about the real wealth of our country – the youth. They are the ones who can shape a brighter and more prosperous future, as long as we invest enough time and effort to properly nurture and nourish them. When I say 'nourishment', I am not just talking just about the things we eat and drink. According to Ayurveda, everything absorbed through the five knowledge-acquiring senses (the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and touch) is considered food. These days, young people have access to all kinds of information. Internet, movies, social media, search engines, and Whatsapp have opened up new channels from where facts, trivia, news, stories, and other details come pouring in; usually unchecked, unregulated, and unfiltered. While people applaud the open dissemination of information perpetuated by technological advancement, they forget that what youngsters are reading online may not even be appropriate for them. This sensory overload can confuse their vulnerable minds and push them towards violence. How do we guide the youth of our country to follow the right path? Charity begins at home, with the parents. It isn't enough to preach do's and don'ts or lay down a list of rules to be enforced. You have to model good behavior in front of your children. Remember, manners are inculcated through observation. Your children are observing and absorbing everything you do. You cannot expect good behavior from them, if you're not leading by example. Be the change you want to see in them and they will follow suit. Parents must also teach their children swadhyaya, or self-analysis. Encourage them to steal a few minutes everyday, completely free from of all distractions (like television, mobile phone, and laptops) and use this time to sit and reflect on where they're headed in life. It's not an easy question to answer and will need an understanding of their body's constitution (vata, pitta, kapha). In addition, they also have to discover what combination of multiple intelligences (9) and multiple natures (8) they are. All these factors can decide their lifestyle, profession, and even their diet. I firmly believe that if the youth of our nation receive the right knowledge, motivation, and guidance, they will grow into strong, ableminded individuals who will do wonders for our country. Isn't that a future worth looking forward to?
Best Wishes,
If you'd like to share your thoughts or personal experiences on this topic, feel free to write in to me at rishi@jiva.com.
Dr. Partap Chauhan
Wish you peace, health, and happiness.
“It's essential that parents model good behavior in front of their children.”
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