The Master’s Guidance Continues
Acharya Mahendranath (The Master) |
Our activities over Instagram and Facebook have kept us connected with each other’s energy. So why stop here? Why not have Master’s Talk Session as well, but in a different manner? So we asked students to send us questions and the Master has given His guidance through this blog. So we hope that you all read it, understand it, internalize it, apply it and make your life even better. Please share your comments at the end of each question and of course, more questions are welcome on moxshlife@gmail.com.
Q. I am having two questions about current situation. Firstly, in this pandemic situation, everyone ran towards their hometown as they thought they will be safe there. But the problem is there is no specific place which is safe during this time. But now living in our surrounding is also dangerous for us. My question is, it is good for us to leave our current place or not? And another question is, medical retailers are selling different tablets and medicines to increase immunity. So, it is good to consume it or not?
— Snehal S. Pawar, Student of Keimoudo® — Moxsh® Martial ArtsSnehal Pawar |
Master’s Guidance: "I am addressing your first question where you said that during this pandemic everyone is running to their hometown because they think they will be safe. And you asked whether it is a good decision.
The entire upheaval that we have been witnessing over the past couple of weeks has multiple, complex angles and there are no straightforward answers.
But here are some things you need to understand:
When the government initially asked people to stay put and stay where they were, it was the right appeal and a very necessary step to take at that time. Because if people would have been told to go in the beginning of the lockdown, we would have witnessed total pandemonium. People from what have now been identified as Red Zones would have gone to Green Zones, and we would be facing a much bigger crisis than what we are facing today.
So, the government did the right thing, and for some time people complied. But when people began realizing the actual implications of the lockdown, the seriousness of the infection and its rate of spread, and the fact that the lockdown could go on for longer than a few weeks, things started getting out of hand. All those who had come to cities from other states or towns became desperate to go back home. Why?
There are multiple reasons.
So, the government did the right thing, and for some time people complied. But when people began realizing the actual implications of the lockdown, the seriousness of the infection and its rate of spread, and the fact that the lockdown could go on for longer than a few weeks, things started getting out of hand. All those who had come to cities from other states or towns became desperate to go back home. Why?
There are multiple reasons.
First is basic human psychology. When we are in trouble, we remember our home and our family. People leave their hometowns and come to cities for various reasons. And when things are normal their busy schedule keeps them occupied and they follow a mechanical routine. But when they get sick, or lose their job, or if there is a pandemic, etc. they yearn for their home. Even those who have been told they have very little time to live, prefer to go home and spend the remainder of their life with their family. This nature is there in our DNA.
Then there is the question of safety. You say that no specific places are safe. It is not like that. At the beginning of the pandemic, almost all the villages and small towns in India were safe. According to news reports, instances of coronavirus infection were first seen abroad, and it first came into Indian cities through international travelers who landed in our city airports.
Then there is the question of safety. You say that no specific places are safe. It is not like that. At the beginning of the pandemic, almost all the villages and small towns in India were safe. According to news reports, instances of coronavirus infection were first seen abroad, and it first came into Indian cities through international travelers who landed in our city airports.
And this pandemic spread at a very fast rate in cities because our cities are crowded, congested, houses are close by, and many people use common toilets, etc. But things are different in villages.
Villages are not congested and there the houses have bigger premises. People know that their villages and hometowns are safe and they can be fully isolated in their homes, and they know that their chances of getting infected by Coronavirus is very less in their hometowns.
The third factor is practical and financial. Most people don’t have jobs and they have to still pay house rent and pay for food in the city. They also don’t know what the future holds for them. They don’t know how long the lockdown will last, whether they will get a job later, etc. But if they go back to their villages, they don’t have to pay their house rent and they can get food.
Why do you think people walked or cycled thousands of kilometres, traveled by trucks and other vehicles and generally risked their lives to go home? If people were happy where they were, they would not have done this. If they had a proper and safe place to stay and had money, they would not have taken such drastic steps. Given these factors, their decision to go home seems very obvious.
But in their hurry to escape the risk of infection and other uncertainties, they failed to realize that the very journey they planned to undertake was fraught with even bigger risks. The crowds—whether on roads where people were walking in hundreds, or in trucks/tempos that were packed to capacity with people, or at ticketing areas, bus depots, and in train stations where people would gather in thousands—were so great that maintaining social distancing was near impossible. And people didn’t understand that the journey could make them a carrier of the infection and that they could infect their entire family or village after they go home. This is, in fact, happening right now.
The deadly virus, which was so far contained within urban areas, has now reached the rural areas. This, according to me is a very dangerous thing, and will make the situation worse.
And so, is it good to leave the current place? There is no simple answer. If people who are not affected by the virus are able to find a safe way to go home without getting affected during the travel, then going back is fine. But on the other hand, if people travel in a risky manner and contract the infection then they can affect their home and village. This can be an even bigger problem because arranging the required medical facilities in most villages might be difficult.
So, we cannot label the decision of people wanting to leave for their hometown as right or wrong; good or bad. There are pros and cons to everything.
Your next question is about medical retailers selling tablets and medicines to increase immunity and whether it is good to consume them.
Doctors and healthcare experts around the world are now saying that people with good immune system have a lesser chance of contracting coronavirus as well as greater chance of recovery if they do get infected.
Immune system can be boosted in a natural manner by eating proper food, getting good sleep, taking in fresh air and water, exercising, and keeping stress at bay. You need to get 7- 8 hours of sleep. Proper food includes green leafy vegetables, pulses, roots, nuts, and fruits. Most of our traditional food has ingredients like turmeric, ginger, black pepper, jaggery, cinnamon, garlic, onion, cloves, fresh coconut, etc. which are good immune boosters. You can also consume black raisins, honey, coconut water, and fruits like papaya and orange that help keep many infections at bay. You can have herbal tea. You need to exercise regularly.
This is the natural way. But if you feel you are deficient in any way or you cannot manage most of this, then for this particular situation you may take supplements. But don’t buy directly from medical retailers. Consult your doctor and ask them to prescribe, as it is the safest way to take any medicine or supplements. But remember it is just for this situation and I would always recommend the natural way to boost the immune system."
Thank You Master for giving clarity on 2 major questions that have been circling our minds.
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ReplyDeleteThank you master for providing much more understanding during this pandemic. People who mostly crossed there fifties having any health issues and also who stay in crowded areas in some regions are very prone to this infection hence they move to their villages as prevention. But as u told there is much probability of risk involved than prevention. As i experienced this days crowded places like slums in mumbai seem to be less crowded now than earlier. Hope in this pandemic everyone will manage to reach to their places safe hygienic and stay safer with their families
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ReplyDeleteGoing through mix emotions daily in this phase.... thank you master / teacher for guiding us.....
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Harsha shewakramani
Thank you Master for guiding us.
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Rashi & Mohnish
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ReplyDeleteNaresh patil.
Eating healthy is always a good alternative,but as you said,nothing us gonna get any cheaper and the locust infestation is like a cherry on top.So i think we are soon gonna have to think about either taking supplements or supporting GMO (Genetically modified)foods.
ReplyDeleteThis is my point of view.
Thank you master.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Prashant Rao
Thank you so much Master for your valuable guidance.
ReplyDeleteLavika Shaha
Om Namah shivay Master!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for clearing my doubts. I was so confused about these questions. But now I will remember this and I will take decision accordingly. Your words as always helps to relieve from any situation.
Om!
-Snehal Pawar
Thank you Master 🙏
ReplyDeleteOm Namah Sivaya Master,
ReplyDeleteYour guidance is an eye-opener. It has been very disheartening to see the crowds at bus and train stations. And while I empathised with their plight, I always wondered how they could put their lives at risk just to go back home. What you said is so true. Food, shelter, money, etc. are all one aspect. The longing to be with family during such times is what has driven most people. In fact, it is not just those without means; even those out-of-towners who have been in cities for a couple of years, have jobs even now thanks to the facility to work from home, and a decent place to stay, rushed to their hometown as soon as they got the chance! Although understandable, it is unfortunate that this natural desire is leading to further spread of the disease. Yes, there is no right or wrong and this movement was unavoidable. But I feel there are more such people-related challenges that we will face until the virus dies down, and the government will have to anticipate every such behavioral trend and take necessary measures in advance to ensure minimal disruption.
Regards,
Harsha - Om
Thank you master for showing us the light in this situation.
ReplyDeleteVery well explained Master, Thanks, yes it's animal instinct to go to there roots when they feel endanger making them safe,and about the pandemic desease, we have to live with it , so what guidance told by Master we have to follow
ReplyDeleteOm Namaha Shivay
ReplyDeleteMaster what you said is true.
Many people migrated to their native place and after few days positive cases found in somesome villages.
This migration may create bigger problem beacause there are no medical facilities to manage this situation in rural areas.
Thank you master
Om
Thank you Master
ReplyDeletethank you master for clearing doubts that there is no straight jacket formula for first question and we have to take our own responsibility instead of expecting everything from the Governments. Now a days news is that migrant labourers who left towns for their homes have booked tickets to return to cities for jobs as the Govts are reopening the economy in phase wise manner and also reports are there that those who have gone to their home Towns are facing different problems like land dispute, inheritance problem etc. I think enough information has been gathered about corona virus (though it cannot be said as full information) but enough as to how to safegurd ourselves from this infection, so that we can start our economic activities slowly but surely and live a confident life.
ReplyDeleteThank you master for your guidance about how to improve immune system.
Thank u master for guidance
ReplyDeleteThank you Master for your guidance about the food intake and keeping ourselves healthy.
ReplyDeleteVery human way of looking at the current situation. Thank you master.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Master for explaining the why we think like that and how to stay healthy and maintain our immunity in this situation.
ReplyDeleteThank you master for valuable guidance.....
ReplyDeleteThank you, Master for the simple ways to imrpove immunity. Fortunately no one is eating outside food now, and vegetables and fruits are available so it is a good time to form a habit of consuming these natural foods.
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ReplyDeleteOM NAMAH SHIVAYA MASTER:
ReplyDeleteThank you for your guidance.
I hope everything gets better soon. And we can experience life again like before. THANK YOU
AND GOD BLESS YOU TO ALL
Thank you Master for your wonderful guidance it help us alot 😇
ReplyDeleteOm Namah Sivaya Master,
ReplyDeleteThanks master for your guidance. The immunity question was most important as i have seen many people taking tablets. My friends also take i forwarded this blog talk to them and told them specifically to read your thoughts. They all replying me that your master thoughts are helpful and we will continue to read this blog. The regular physical practice and reading of blog talk has kept me physicallyas well as mentally strong. Thank master for your guidance🙏🙏
Om.
Pandurang gawas
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ReplyDeleteThank you for this sensitising explanation of human behaviour. It is so easy to judge others or place blame but very difficult to empathise. You have made us do that.
Missing family during such times is something we can all relate to. And as practical and rational as we may try and be our emotions do catch up to us. For all those who are away from family Master's words keep us strong.
And as for the immunity development answer it is a much needed answer as in fear of this virus people will try anything to be safe. So thank you Master for showing us the right way.
Om
thank you so much master
ReplyDeleteNo simple answers to complex questions.
ReplyDeletePeople rushing back to their villages is quite understandable. They had no jobs,no money to pay rents and an uncertain future. And there was no support system to give them relief.
People who are at their homes have a responsibility to stay safe and not burden the health care system by inviting infection.
Follow the quarantine and improve your immunity, exercise regularly and have a proper diet & adequate sleep.
We can help the situation by not falling sick. And also help people whichever way we can.
Thank you masterjee for your analysis.
Thank you master🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteThank u master for u r guidance
ReplyDeleteOm Namah Shivay Master,
ReplyDeleteVery correctly you have mentioned the major 3 factors why people want to return to there hometowns.
Also thank you master for providing the diet for boosting immunity and putting light on the consumption of any immunity boosting supplements.
In this difficult situation our Martial arts and Yoga can prove a life savior for us.
We are really thankful to you for answering our questions every Saturday and it acts as a mental and emotional immunity booster for us.
OM!
Venkatesh D Katkar
Om Namah Shivay,
ReplyDeleteThank you Maste for your valuable guidance.
OM
Rohan Thakur
Om namah shivay Master.
ReplyDeleteI had many questions about the migrants situation before this blog. Like how they are surviving, why they are endangering their lives etc.But your answer calmed my mind. Thank you master for explaining it in an excellent way.
And thank you Master for advising immunity booster diet. I will make sure it will be in my routine forever.Om.
Thank you master..
ReplyDeleteThank you master for your guidance
ReplyDeleteThank you Master for your guidance. Whatever you mentioned is complete truth as I had my own experience on it. I decided to stay here even in lockdown while most of my colleagues due to lack of facility or dependance over outside restraunts for food decided to move towards their hometown
ReplyDeleteThank you Master for answering to these 2 most important questions.
ReplyDeleteThank you Master. We experienced the same with our teams at work. Most of my team were bachelors who wouldve struggled staying in the city on their own and without any support from family. Once they have moved back, they are better off and safely productive. In fact we are delaying their return to the city even after lockdowns are lifted just to ensure they stay safe and are not pushed into risking a journey back.
ReplyDeleteThank You Master! 🙏
ReplyDeleteThis is true, Few Person Are Really Needful they Are Not that much Able Now to Stay In Urban area because of They do Not Have
Any Other Sources Of Income, They earns Daily Wages, also couldn't do Any work For Their subsist, for Paying Rent,They Need Family Support, exceptionally who have came alone From Their Hometown to earn money. Keep Supporting, maintain Social Distancing and protect your health.
Thanks Master For Such Guidence.
Pritee Yadav
Thank you master for your guidance...!!!
ReplyDeleteAppropriate answer on this difficult pandemic situation.people are not in a condition to think what is proper
ReplyDeleteOm namah shivay master 🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your guidance and support which is most needed, all your answers are like an positive ingredient for our lives which helps alot.
Regards,
Deepika
Om Namah Shivay Master!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear from you after a while. I'd say it's good enough to read our blog talk question-answers to stay peaceful during Covid-19 pandemic. There's no need to read anything else. The answers you give are so comprehensive, balanced, moral and inclusive that no other Guru could possibly guide their disciples in such a manner. Thank you from the bottom of my heart umpteenthth number of time for guiding us always!
Om!
ओम नमः शिवाय मास्टर,
ReplyDeleteया कठीण परिस्थितीत अनेक प्रकारचे प्रश्न मनात उदभवतात.या प्रश्नाची उत्तरे शोधताना मास्टर तुमचे मोलाचं मार्गदर्शन आम्हाला नेहमीच लाभते.
धन्यवाद मास्टर,
ओम्.
मनिषा भोसले
Thank you Master
ReplyDeleteThank you master for giving us such a immense guidance to the current situation which we all are facing 🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteKunal Khandagale
Thank you master. Even top media houses failed to explain such beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am vegetarian, from many days I have one doubt that can non veg food like eggs and fish increase immunity more than veg food you mentioned?
Thank you Master for your guidance.
ReplyDeleteThank you Master !!OM
ReplyDeleteThank you master for your continued guidance in current situation to all our questions.
ReplyDeleteCertainly you are showing us the light in current situation which has become somewhat dark and created lots of doubts in people's mind.
Keep us guiding all the way.
It really boosts our morale and motivates us.
Thank you.
What i realised from this answer is... Always look at the situation from all the possible angles before making any judgments... And select the best way to counter the situation.. also We mustnot let our selfish and emotional behaviour to spoil the life of our family and Society.. in such Situations.. Thank u master.. 🙏
ReplyDeleteOm Namah Shivay Master,
ReplyDeleteIn this pandemic situation many people are in frustration or demoralize themselves due to shortage of money because they having a commitments towards their family - need to pay a rent or the home loan EMI & many other expenses.
In last few days many people are from across the country began to walk and cycle back to their home states, may be one of this reason to substantial increase of covid-19 infections in the country.
It has been a worrying situation that confirmed cases are increasing rapidly but on the brighter side, recovery rate continues to be good.
Everyone is hoping to overcome from this pandemic situation very soon.
Om Namah Shivay Master
ReplyDeleteThank You for clearing the various aspects
Vidya Joshi
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Thank you Master for your guidance.
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Snehdeep Patil
Thank you master for your guidance
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ReplyDelete-Disha Mohite
Om Namah Shivay Master.
ReplyDeleteThank you for once again describing the natural ways of building our immune system. This will definitely help all of us.