ABSTRACT
In today’s era and traditions going on, it’s so easy to say, we are busy. One of the characteristics of modern life is that we are moving at an ever-increasing rate. However, our temptation to caught up in this frantic life of everyday rush has also catabolized our peace and happiness; and it may be begging the question-are we metabolizing and digesting our emotions of everyday life adequately? The answer is NO. To gain inner happiness and peace, Ayurveda offers a unique system of treatment based upon life style adjustments, individualized dietary programmes, powerful herbal formulas and spiritual focus of yoga and meditation.
BODY
The major question which strikes on mind is- what is happiness and peace? As said by ‘Mother Teresa’-
PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE.
Happiness is the inner transitory period of life which we experience only when something interesting happens in life. It is nothing but a feeling of satisfaction which is different for different people. Our happiness can be permanent if we find inner peace. By leaving all the desires, you can achieve peace because it is the quietness inside you. Peace is accepting the life as it is and is the state of positivity. The only and foremost way to find peace and happiness is to maintain positive thoughts.
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, many of us suffer from a loss of meaning, direction, vitality, mission, purpose, identity and genuine connection- it has been considered as simple ordinary thing which is a deep unhappiness. I call this pandemic of unhappiness and uncertainty in life as ‘silver lining’ and believe that it blinds us from seeing the potential for joy and wholeness in ordinary life.
As the covid-19 pandemic wreaks havoc across the globe, one of its major victims is global economy. In India, small businesses with weak revenues are struggling with cash flows while daily-wage earners are starting to see eventheir meagre income impacted by the shutdowns. Lockdown pushes students coaching institutes into limbo. Specific sectors like entertainment, tourism and aviation are starting to blur. Over time, it becomes easier to accept a lack of meaning in our lives as normal.
Seeking happiness in the worldly material things do not seem to work out. At some point, it becomes clear that lasting happiness cannot be realized in any world, body or mind, in any experience, situation or relationship. Whatever is dependent on a cause is temporary and cannot last and we should remember the words of ‘Swami Vivekananda’ in ‘Raja Yoga’-
TELL YOUR BODY THAT IT IS STRONG, TELL YOUR MIND THAT IT IS HAPPY AND HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH AND HOPE IN YOURSELF.
Due to job loss or uncertainty in life, many people are suffering from depression, insomnia, anxiety, stress which ultimately leads to heart related ailments and it can pose a serious threat to the person’s life. But always remember that happiest people on earth don’t have best of everything, but they make best of everything they have. Most of the life events make us happy for short time, so happiness is not the final destination, peace makes us more happy, conscious and above.
Now the major question- how to deal with it? The ancient teachings of Ayurveda tells in-depth about the profound relationship of the mind’s influence upon the body. It makes us aware of our place in the world of nature through the movement of time.
Ayurveda includes an awareness of pure internal nature through our thoughts and emotions. It teaches us how to harmonize ourselves with sunrise and sunset, the seasons of the year and the stages of life from birth to death. It shows us how to adapt to environmental forces of heat and cold, dampness and dryness and clear and cloudy days. Along with its natural rhythm, Ayurveda shows the right diet for the physical body, right breathing for the panic body, the right impression for mind, harmonious emotions for the heart and the right thoughts for our higher intelligence. We must remember that being happy is all about fulfilling your desires and it may not give you inner peace.
To cope up with the mental breakdown and to give calmness to the mind of every soul, PlanetAyurveda the leading ayurvedic herbal manufacturing company has come up with ‘Be Happy Pack’. It incudes-
Be Happy Pack
1. Brahmi Capsules
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a grace herb which contains the powerful bacosides and antioxidants which help in alleviating stress and anxiety and elevating the mood. It is an adaptogenic herb used to treat insomnia, memory loss and other mind related problems. Brahmi capsules are prepared from standardized extract of brahmi which makes it more effective and safe to use.
Dose - 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
2. Arjun Tea
It is Prepared from Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa), Pipal tvak (Ficus religiosa), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), and Chhoti elaichi (Eleteria cardamomum). These spices frequently used in kitchen along with Arjuna, Punarnava and Pipal tvak is quite useful in giving rejuvenating effects to the body. As Arjuna is useful in lowering blood cholesterol levels, Punarnava due to its anti-inflammatory properties and Pipal tvak due to abundance of anti-oxidants help in alleviating the ailments of high cholesterol, and moreover, it soothes heart.
Dose - 1 cup once daily.
3. Daily Essentials
These herbal capsules consist of grape seeds (Vitis vinifera), cow colostrum (Bovine colostrum), Bhumiamla(Phyllanthus niruri) and greentea (Camellia sinensis). Grapeseed extract contain high amount of antioxidants while colostrum strengthens immune system due to its high concentration of antibodies. Bhumi amla is an adaptogenic herb used to strengthen the liver and this helps in improving the gut system. Research published in the journal psychopharmacology suggest that green tea can enhance our brain’s cognitive function, particularly the memory. Hence all of this together makes Daily essential capsules an amazing herbal formula.
Dose - 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
4. Ashwagandha Capsules
This herb is incredibly versatile as its name suggest-odor of horse. One who consumes it gain horse-like strength and vitality thus helping you reduce stress and anxiety. Therefore, Ashwagandha capsules which are prepared from standardized extract of this herb acts a health tonic and helps in treating various ailments.
Dose - 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
CONCLUSION
Thus with these rejuvenating herbs, one can cope up with the mental stress and anxiety also doing regularly yoga, meditation, listening to soothing music also can help in leading a happy and peaceful life. It’s well said in ‘Sushruta Samhita’-
When the emotional heart is balanced, one gains pure knowledge, the desires of the mind are always righteous, and one experiences unbounded bliss.