meda roga or obese
hariḥ oṁ
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namasté
In āyurveda¹ meda roga¹ or being obese is a kapha imbalance ( or blemish , doṣa¹).
It is estimated that over 1 billion people on this earth are overweight and 300 million are obese. According to statistics Mexico is ranked as number 1 in this catagory, followed by the USA. It was thought to be the 'rich mans disease' yet Mexico ranks 60th in purchasing power , while the USA ranks 7th.
What are your thoughts on this matter ? i.e. the responsibility of the individual How does this affect a person spiritually ( my usual concern) and one's practice. What of family, friends and community ?
Now I am sure we will come to a conversation where one will say its a medical problem. Sure of this there is no doubt; but what of the ~condition~ of over-indulgence ? Is that relevent here ? And what of the pain that occurs when one is made fun of ? Children are very good at this.
Your thoughts and ideas are welcomed.
praṇām
words
- āyurveda
- āyurved is āyus + veda = the knowledge of life , vital power , vigour , health .
- āyus = life , vital power , vigour , health , duration of life , long life
- ved = knowledge
- doṣa - detrimental effect ; blemish; rooted ( √ ) in duṣ meaning fault , vice , deficiency , want , inconvenience , disadvantage
- मेद meda - fat + रोग roga - infermity
यतसà¥à¤¤à¥à¤µà¤‚ शिवसमोऽसि
yatastvaṠśivasamo'si
because you are identical with śiva
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