In her book Jesus as the Sun throughout History, D.M. Murdock / Acharya S presents evidence that many aspects of Jesus Christ, and of Christian tradition in general, represent motifs from solar mythology. In part 4 of this ebook excerpt, the connection between Jesus Christ and the Egyptian sun gods Osiris and Horus is examined.
This 1 hour 36 minute interview with Richard Blumenthal and Hira Ratan Manek (HRM) is a detailed account of the benefits and emerging science of sun gazing and sunlight exposure.
Modern DNA research is showing that Vitamin D improves the body’s ability to fight cancer and repair DNA damage. Larger amounts of Vitamin D3 in the body increases the expression of the GADD 45 protein – GADD stands for Growth Arrest and DNA Damage – This protein inhibits the growth of cancer cells and stimulates repair of damage to cellular DNA.
Science is confirming the amazing health benefits of sunshine. More and more doctors and health experts are recommending daily exposure to safe sunlight for improved mental and physical health. Health experts are even questioning the effectiveness and safety of sunscreen and sunblock lotions. This USA Today articles features information from the American Cancer Society, Harvard University, Columbia University, and University of Pennsylvania health experts and dermatologists.
In this book Whispers from Eternity: A Book of Answered Prayers, Paramahansa Yogananda expresses the bliss and love that he receives from the rising and noontime sun.
Sungazing is a meditative practice that involves staring directly at the Sun for short periods of time during sunrise or sunset. Some practitioners ascribe a range of health and spiritual benefits from the practice, though it is controversial. This film is a meditation on Sungazing featuring Daniel Giel.
Dr. William B. Grant, PhD, an internationally known research scientist who recently retired from NASA’s Langley Research Center, has discovered that moderate sun exposure is necessary to fight numerous forms of internal cancers.
This article in the Los Angeles Times shares research from Dr. John Ott and Phillip Hughes Ph.D. which highlight the dangers of artificial light and the use of sun glasses. Published in 1980, this research was cutting edge for the time and awakened the general public to the need for full spectrum lighting and sunlight for optimal health.
“The human body is not mere flesh and bones but also has electromagnetic dust, where rays from the Sun (Surya) can cause positive vibrations to balance the body, mind and spirit naturally. [The] human body is a gigantic Atomic Reactor and a moving Power House. Brain is the Generator and heart is the Transmitter”.
America’s most famous yogi of the 20th Century, Paramahansa Yogananda, wrote about 2 occasions of meeting successful sun yogi’s in his renowned book Autobiography of a Yogi.
A detailed, scientific explanation of our need for sunlight by Dr. Neil Nedley, M.D. This excerpt on the necessity for daily sunlight exposure is taken from his highly aclaimed book Proof Positive.
“There is one light of the sun, though it is interrupted by walls,
mountains, and other things infinite. There is one common substance, though
it is distributed among countless bodies which have their several qualities.
There is one soul, though it is distributed among infinite natures and
individual circumscriptions [or individuals]. There is one intelligent soul,
though it seems to be divided.” – Marcus Aurelius
Supreme Master Television, created a weekly series on breatharianism. These television shows feature a different breatharian and method of prana energy nourishment in each video episode. This video of the Between Master and Disciple Breatharian series is called Sun Gazing for Peace and Good Health, featuring sun gazer Hira Ratan Manek. Watch this 35 minute video clip to learn more about Hira Ratan Manek and his practice of sun gazing.
Swami Krishnananda’s discourse on The Chhandogya Upanishad teaches about the journey of the soul after the death of the body. Ancient seers of India taught that the soul journeys to the sun after death. A properly evolved soul would be allowed passage through the sun and into higher spiritual realms. Teachings on prana, nadis, nerves, and kundalini are included in this discourse.
On June 9, 2003, The Times of India annoucned that The Institute of Healing and Alternative Therapy in Patna, India will begin teaching courses on Suryayog and the power of the Sun.
In the final part of their articles on sunlight, vitamin D, and human health, the Vital Choices newsletter targets the scientific research that shows increased occurrance of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with lower sunlight exposure and vitamin D intake.
The follow-up article by New Autism Cure takes a deeper look at the current modern autism and vitamin D deficiency research. More scientific evidence is presented and links to other vitamin D websites and publications are provided.
On June 26, 2006, The Discovery Channel aired a documentary featuring Prahlad Jani – a man who has not eaten food nor water for over 60 years. Dr. Sudhir Shah hypothesized that Prahlad Jani is receiving nourishment from the sun – similar to the sun yogi Hira Ratan Manek.
It is very clear that modern science has proven that sunlight exposure is necessary for human health. However how much sunlight exposure may not be. M. Nathaneil Mead discusses how much sunlight exposure people should get in Part 6 of his article the Beneftis of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health.
The sun improves the eyes and pupils in many wonderful ways. For instance, it loosens tight muscles. The nerves and muscles just naturally let go of stress and tension, a leading cause of poor eyesight. The eyes thrive on the sun’s energy
Hira Ratan Manek was featured in his second interview with Paula Gloria on October 20, 2008 in New York City. This 1 hour 40 minute video contains a presentation by HRM, followed by answers to questions from the audience.
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