Historical Story about Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
>> Tuesday, December 22, 2009 –
Surya Namaskar
This is a story I found in a Hindi book on Ayurveda written by Pandit Ramnarayan Sharma, who is founder of Baidyanath which is a Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing company. Here is goes the story which is in the words of King of an Aundh, Rao Shrinivas Pant (1868-1951). Aundh was a kingdom in British ruled India and now a days also known as Lucknow which is capital of Indian state Uttar Pradesh(UP). He was also known as "Raja Bhavan Rao Shrinivas 'Bala Sahib', Pant Pratinidhi of Aundh".
Here goes the story in King's own words.
"In my youth I learnt wrestling from famous wrestler Imamudin of Punjab. Apart from Wrestling I also used to practice Situps and other Indian exercises. As per the old tradition of wrestling I used to eat heavy and fatty food which resulted in my weight getting increased a lot.
In 1898 I learnt about the great body builder Sando. I immediately got the books related to Sando's exercise regimen and practiced the exercises regularly and as per the guidelines for 10 years. The chest size did not change but the abdomen and hips fat reduced somewhat.
Later, on advice of my dear friend Shri Raja Gangadhar Rao alias Bala Sahab Ptwardhan and example I started practicing Surya Namaskar as per the proper procedure. I started this from 1908 and practiced regularly. As a result of that practice, I lost weight and the body became lighter. The abdomen reduced by 14 inches, and Chest is still 43 inches. I have become cheerful and energetic and got back the agility of my youth. Best part is I am free from diseases and not suffered from any fever for last 25 years. Not only this I have not even suffered from cold and cough which according to doctors is a common disease for everyone.
The proof of wonderful immunity I have is that despite get the vaccination for plague 4 times I never felt the fever or any body aches which are associated with vaccination.
Today with the experience of my 25 years I can say with authority that Surya Namaskar is the best exercise amongst all exercises. It is the best way to have healthy body and mind and helps to concentrate and have patience in times of negative situations. Therefore I can say that Surya Namaskar is the best exercise."
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Here goes the story in King's own words.
"In my youth I learnt wrestling from famous wrestler Imamudin of Punjab. Apart from Wrestling I also used to practice Situps and other Indian exercises. As per the old tradition of wrestling I used to eat heavy and fatty food which resulted in my weight getting increased a lot.
In 1898 I learnt about the great body builder Sando. I immediately got the books related to Sando's exercise regimen and practiced the exercises regularly and as per the guidelines for 10 years. The chest size did not change but the abdomen and hips fat reduced somewhat.
Later, on advice of my dear friend Shri Raja Gangadhar Rao alias Bala Sahab Ptwardhan and example I started practicing Surya Namaskar as per the proper procedure. I started this from 1908 and practiced regularly. As a result of that practice, I lost weight and the body became lighter. The abdomen reduced by 14 inches, and Chest is still 43 inches. I have become cheerful and energetic and got back the agility of my youth. Best part is I am free from diseases and not suffered from any fever for last 25 years. Not only this I have not even suffered from cold and cough which according to doctors is a common disease for everyone.
The proof of wonderful immunity I have is that despite get the vaccination for plague 4 times I never felt the fever or any body aches which are associated with vaccination.
Today with the experience of my 25 years I can say with authority that Surya Namaskar is the best exercise amongst all exercises. It is the best way to have healthy body and mind and helps to concentrate and have patience in times of negative situations. Therefore I can say that Surya Namaskar is the best exercise."
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