The object of the art of healing is to cure a patient, both physically
and mentally. So the main question is not to uphold any particular
school of medical science; rather, the key task is the welfare of the
patient.
Just as diseased body organs can be restored to normal by administering
medicines internally or externally, they can also be healed, more safely
and more perfectly, with the help of yogic ásanas and mudrás.
The aim of this book, therefore, is to make the general public aware of
the yogic methods of treating the various illnesses.
My purpose is to let people cure themselves by practising the ásanas and mudrás described
in this book. People are requested not to take the risk of practising ásanasand mudrás by
themselves, but rather to do so under the guidance of an experienced ácárya [spiritual
teacher]. Ananda Marga ácáryas will
always be ready to help without any remuneration. Detailed instructions
for practising the ásanas and mudrás, for
bathing, etc. have been given in Part Three of Ananda
Marga Caryácarya (Shrii
Shrii Ánandamúrti, Caryácarya
Part III [Ánandanagar:
Ánanda Márga Pracáraka Saḿgha, 1979]). If necessary, the reader may
consult that book.
Along with the ásanas and mudrás, a
list of some free or inexpensive and easily-available, but proven and
useful, medicinal remedies, as well as the methods of their application,
has been given in this book. The public can make use of these
applications by themselves, or, if needed, may consult experienced ácáryas in
this respect also.
– from the preface by the Author
Jamalpur
Kárttikii Púrńimá
1957
