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5. Are there any food restrictions? I take non- vegetarian food regularly. By taking up this system do I have to forego that?
Yes, Non vegetarian, drinking alcohol and smoking are not encouraged. They are not conducive to spiritual life. Food is an important aspect in life. Sattvik food promotes purity and subtlety. Non vegetarian food promotes sloth, indolence and grossness. Hence, it is prudent to give up the habit if one is serious about the goal. Rev. Babuji Maharaj exhorts " Meat eating is not good for spirituality ". 8th Commandment has to be studied and practiced to see the effect of food on our sadhana. Better one practices the sadhana assiduously under the guidance of the trainer not minding these things initially.
6. Does Physical exercises in anyway help us in this system? (Hatha Yoga type)
In no way except that physical exercises are likely to improve the physical health of the person.
7. Some say that if you take up Yoga, you may be faced with afflictions and calamities?
This is the view of the ignorant and weak minded
persons alone which must never be accepted on
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