Purity
is the first niyama. It is different than celibacy which
means to simplify your life. Purity means to cleanse. Purity of thought means
to lift your consciousness above the level of power and survival and into the
pureness of the heart chakra energy. Mental purity is acquired by practicing
compassion, understanding and kindness, or whatever brings about peaceful and
pure thoughts.
Speak should
be pure for words are very powerful. It is said that a wound from an arrow will
heal, but the wound from words last forever. Words that are consoling,
harmonizing, gentle, uplifting and straightforward are purity of speech.
Mantras such as OM are often used to invoke a sense of purity.
Just remember
if you always speak the truth a time will come when all you say will come true
and be pure. Established in purity our life becomes an open book. We have no
need to fear anything.
When it comes to the body purity means cleanliness
both inside and out. That means we should eat clean and pure foods, as well as
keep the body groomed and our environment clean. One of the ways to cleanse the
body is to practice asana or the yoga poses, as well as Anna yoga, the yoga of
eating. Because you are what you eat! This does not mean you need to eat any particular
diet. Just feed the body pure and healthy foods. And don’t forget to breathe!(see
Doctor Lynn website for more on the book Anna Yoga) Let’s get started with OM to invoke purity.
When our thoughts, words and actions are pure we are
in harmony with life. Things come easily to us and life simply flows. If
something negative should arise, replace it with something positive. If you
should speak a harsh word replace it with a word of kindness. If you act in
ways that harm yourself or the environment replace the action with a good deed.
In this you will be pure. Follow the truth with a pure heart and you will
discover that you have nothing to fear because the pure truth will always set
you free. Be pure in body, mind and soul.
Namaste ~ I celebrate the place
where our souls meet
Doctor Lynn
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