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Just as through physical exercises and
other practical ways, like good diet and so on, the physical condition of the
body can be improved, in the same way through Muraqaba, mental activities can
be improved as well. We are aware of the fact that thoughts and inental
conditions have a strong impact on us. When we are scared, we tremble. Our body
feels like a weightless mass. On the other hand, vulgar and immoral thoughts
leave a person incapable of utilizing his abilities and strength because of a
lack of concentration.
Rest
is only perceived as lying down, denoting activity in which no energy is used
or utilized. However, this description is far from the truth. Many people seem
to have peace and tranquility though they may internally be worried and
depressed. By having a continuing non-stop flow of thoughts, our energy
decreases tremendously. B being overly attached to the web of thoughts, the
brain gets tired which results in the waste of stored energy. We all know that
mental concentration is a key to good health and that over-worrying weakens the
immune system, which results in sickness. This all happens because the waste of
energy weakens the immune system and various diseases then attack that person.
When a nervous strength gets weaker then the brain becomes slower, memory is
affected and weakens.
Due to weak will power, success in life
can not be achieved. Life experiences have shown that mental stress eventually
leads to diseases and physical ailments. Mental complications directly or
indirectly result in heart disease, and gallbladder and kidney stones.
Prolonged stress could result in a breakdown of the nervous system. Negative
thinking leads to stomach ulcers, hyperacidity (acid reflux) as well as
constipation.
To get mental peace most people try
those methods that often suspend the consciousness temporarily such as
alcohol, drugs, and tran(luilizers. These drugs do nothing but create a
feeling of self-negation temporarily. These sources not only damage health but
also the nervous systenm and speed up the aging process.
In psychological disorders such as
psychosis, life becomes stagnant. 1n every action has a negative side. The
patient feels comfortable in a closed room. He ends all relations and
communications with family members. He avoids any contact With other people and
becomes insecure. Even in extremel%, hot weather, the patient tends to sleep
with it blanket. Interest in consuming food also declines, and as the consequence
the body becomes weak and emaciated.
Schizophrenia
In this state, the influence of the
subconscious on the consciousness of the patient increases to such an extent
that the patient starts seeing things that are otherwise hidden from the naked
eve. Sometimes he sees shadows and other times he sees himself free of physical
constraints in the form of a flying shadow. The pressure drawn from this
imaginary flying leads some patients to leap from high-rise buildings. They
max' start hearing voices as well. The patient confines himself to an imaginary
world in which he sees beautiful gardens and sees himself as the center-of
attention of all the residents of the imaginary garden. However, sometimes
negative feelings take over and the patient starts crying at some dreadful
scene. In other words, his senses fluctuate rapidly. Sometimes he becomes a
very intelligent, talented, articulate person while at other times he is
senseless and his speech becomes incoherent or gibberish.
Mania
When
an attack of mental seizures happens to a mental patient whether it starts
slowly or instantly it increases the flow of electrical impulses inside the
brain, and since there is no outlet the pressure causes the cell walls to be
broken and the outlet somehow opens up. Often when the electrical flow inside
the cells decreases to a level of zero (neutral) then the patient suddenly
becomes free of any thoughts. Although this is not an ailment, when the space
is formed inside the main frame of the brain, the electrical flow concentrates
on one side of the cells, to a point when these cells lose all memory. When
this happens, the patient no matter how hard he tries to remember an event or
thing can not do so. On the one hand, the flow increases to a point where the
brain stops functioning. On the other hand, the electrical flow between cells
becomes so irregular that the patient becomes irrational. Sometimes he claims
prophethood while on other occasions proclaims himself king.
When
this condition persists, the patient may become unaware of the need of clothing
or food. In some cases, the patient would continue walking endlessly. He even
runs but his body never gets tired or fatigued. Sometimes stares endlessly into
the space totally engrossed in thoughts. His worldly life becomes inconsistent.
The need of rest and luxury goes away
as well. II is body holds so much energy that he has to III' chained for
control. The
mental patient may keep on talking incoher~vnll,\. II is eyes become shins'
and magnetic. Blinking happens very 1+1 yl'\•. For psychosis, schizophrenia and
mania both major and minor I i anquilizers are used which result in the
following side effects; dry mouth. weaker eyesight, low blood pressure, weight
gain, increase in Iii ol sugar. Some patients also are diagnosed with jaundice.
Body temI1~'l ature rises; Parkinson's disease, paranoia, anxiety, distress,
and conIuu i un also are common. With that low appetite sometimes the patient
Iurwonnes bedridden permanently. Other side effects like these could also h AI)I)Cn Which may
send the patient into a deep coma. Minor tranquilizcr, are used to keep the
mind peaceful and calm.
The other negative effects of these
medicines are that the patient tu'cunles dependent on them as well. Prolonged
use may also necessitate
Ih(, increase of dosage since after a while the usual dosage
fails to be as eltCctive as the original dose. Tranquilizers should never be
stopped instantly as this could lead to other serious ailments such as
hysteria, insomnia, nausea, body pain, and loss of concentration, to name a
few. ( 1n the contrary, if the patient is treated with Muraqaba under medical
supervision he gets peaceful and calm. In addition, the negative mentality is
also weakened by it and the flow of thoughts becomes uniform. 'Through
Muraqaba, the natural link between mind and spirit is u'nhanced and the man
gets new energy from his own Spirit. The mental state at that time is different
from that of wakefulness or sleep. Hence, the deterioration of nervous system
stops and the cell division goes back to it normal rate.
Physically there are two systems work in
our hod.'; the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic system. The first mentioned
system controls the high blood pressure and the dilation of cornea. The latter
system handles lowering blood pressure, lowering of heartbeat and contraction
of cornea and movement of matter within the body. This system works without our
will or discretion. For example we are bound to inhale and exhale. Even if we
hold the breath for a few moments eventually we are breed to breathe anyway.
Heartbeat is also beyond our control. That is why these days there are some
Medical experts and Spiritual scientists working to devise it method or
exercise through which we would be able to control the functioning of the Parasympathetic
System to defend ourselves against diseases and ailments and some diseases may
even he eliminated altogether. On this basis, scientists have created it system
called 'Bio Feed Back' on which research is underway.
Through
Muraqaba, the parasympathetic system could be con-broiled at will. Muraqaba
brings good changes in the system. The feeling of Muraqaba takes us toward
deeper calm and stillness. This state oth erwise dues not stay with us
because the mind never stays on anything for too long. Muraqaba not only
increases the will power but physically and psychologically numerous benefits
are achieved as well. Experiences and observations have shown that following
physical and psychological benefits are achieved by practicing Muraqaba.
— Control of blood pressure.
___ Increase in life expectancy.
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Improvement in eyesight (vision).
— Reduction of fat in blood.
— Enhanced creativity.
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Less irritability.
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Improvement in the performance of heart.
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Improvement in hearing.
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Increased immunity.
— End
of depression and anxiety.
— Reduction of stress.
_ Increase of red blood corpuscles.
— Improved memory.
— Better decision making.
— End
of insomnia and deeper sleep.
— End of fear, increase of levity.
— End
of doubt.
— End of enmity and jealousy.
— After the success of Muraqaba a person
is set free from the fear of witchcraft, ghosts, and all negative thoughts.
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
In the current information age, the very question of what Man
is, and to what extent his abilities
go, has gained prominence. Metaphysical knowledge tells us
that Man is not just a mass of muscles and bones but in fact is a living
universe or microcosm (a'lam asghar) itself. His life is primarily relying on
information. As a matter of fact his life is nothing but a collection of
thoughts and imagination. His every movement is influenced by information and
thoughts. Every human achievement is circled around the unseen world of
cognition, imagination and creative thoughts. By giving new meaning to this
idea, Man creates and invents new things out of nothing.