Meditation And Physical Health

The state of the body is a result of the state of the soul not only because
of past “karmas” (actions performed in this and previous births) but because
of its present state also.

For example, when the emotion of fear passes through the mind, the endocrine
system starts pumping adrenalin through the body to prepare it for a surge
of energy. It is easy to note the cause-effect relationship between fear
(cause) and adrenalin (effect). In the same way all of the mental ups and
downs cause resulting secretions throughout the body. Internal rage is
accompanied by heavy breathing, fast heart-beats, red face and so on. This
relationship between body and soul is the reason most physical diseases
arise from a psychological or mental origin. There is no doubt that any
lessening of harmful secretions by reducing the emotional causes will bring
about sound and lasting health. Health and order in the soul (mind) bring
health and order in the body.

Of course there are other factors which give rise to health problems -
pollution, unhealthy life-style, lack of exercise, wrong diet etc. Through
Raja Yoga meditation (taught by the Brahma Kumaris) and its connected
positive lifestyle and through a pure vegetarian diet, ill-health can be
minimized. The removal of stress and tension has to be one of the most
important advantages for a person who practices Rajyoga meditation.