Author Archives: Anupama Garg

Deepawali is a five day festival starting from Dhanteras ,Narak Chaturdashi, Laxmipujan, Padwa and Bhai Dooj. Everyday of the festival has its significance and a mythological story with a deeper meaning. It is notable that celebrations and legends vary in different regions.
Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha,in the month of Karthik according to the Hindu calendar (Vikram Samvat).
Dhanteras is basically the worship of Lord Dhanvantari who is considered as the father of Ayurveda. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Dhanvantari is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the first to impart the wisdom of Ayurveda to human race. He is known to be the Vaidya (physician) of Gods. Sound health is the biggest wealth and Dhanteras is celebrated as Dhanvantari Jayanti seeking the wealth of good health and wellbeing.
Lord Dhanvantari emerged during Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), holding a conch, leeches, healing herbs and a Kalash ( pot) of Amrit (Nectar). Lord Dhanvantari appeared as an epitome of health, young, well-built, strong arms, a broad chest, curly oiled hair and bluish black complexion.
Lord Dhanvantari the celestial physician took birth as a prince of Kashi known as Kashiraja and Devodasa Dhanvantari. Dhanvantari in this human form revealed Ayurveda to the world and systematically divided Ayurveda into eight divisions (astangas), each representing specialities.
The Indian ministry of Ayush announced that Dhanteras will be observed as National Ayurveda Day.
Lord of death Yamaraj is also worshipped to avoid untimely death and an oil deepak is lit outside the main door in the honor of Lord Yamraj. Hence this day is also celebrated as Yama trayodashi.The lighting of diya is a symbolic message to eliminate all the darkness in life.

Anupama Garg (Author:The Tantric Curse) Shishya of Baba Batuknathji

Third eye is positioned between the brows just above the eye level and is associated with intuition and wisdom. In the human body, this energy centre is traditionally associated with the pineal gland. It is associated with the power of thought and imagination. An active third eye refers to a developed ability to intuitively perceive subtle energies giving us an expanded outlook of life. This is also referred to as a sixth sense which means an ability to perceive impressions that lie beyond the recognized five physical senses. Regular practice of this meditation will lead to a greater intuition, a strong sense of identity, the ability to self-reflect and ability to command or master our mind. This meditation has a calming effect,aids in elimination of internal conflicts and enhances clarity in judgment .

Diaphragmatic breathing is the most natural and efficient way to breathe. Due to tension, poor posture, restrictive clothing and lack of training, however, it is often forgotten. Once this technique again becomes a part of daily life and correct breathing is restored, there will be a great improvement in the state of physical and mental wellbeing.

Autogenic Training with Anupama Garg shisya of Baba Batuknathji. Autogenic Training is a form of self-hypnosis to induce physiological changes within our body to attain a state of relaxation and calm. Autogenic Training allows us to use our mind to regulate our body’s stress levels.It is an effective tool to counter stress and induce specific body changes leading to deep relaxation.

Mindfulness meditation is extremely effective for stress relief and relaxation. Any activity that we perform where we stay fully present and rooted ‘in the now’ is mindfulness meditation. When practiced regularly it brings calm and tranquility in our life.