अहं वैश्वानरो भूत्वा प्राणिनां देहमाश्रितः।

What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why?

Do We Really Know the Right Way to Eat?


The 8 Timeless Ayurvedic Rules Most People Break Every Day

We eat every day, yet very few of us truly understand how to eat.
Thousands of years ago, Maharshi Charaka explained the correct method of eating—simple, spiritual, and rooted in deep biological wisdom.
But today, almost 99% of people break the very first rule without even realizing it.

At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we believe that before any treatment begins, lifestyle and diet must align with nature.
Ayurveda teaches us that food is not just fuel—it is energy, consciousness, and medicine.

Let’s revisit the eight golden rules of eating, with the spiritual depth they deserve.

1. “Ushnam” — Eat Warm, Fresh Food

Warm, freshly prepared food carries prana, the subtle life force.
Reheated, frozen, or processed foods lose this vitality and become heavy for the body and dull for the mind.

Nature creates everything fresh—why should our meals be any different?



2. “Snigdham” — Include Healthy Oils (Ghee, Natural Fats)

Our body is made of seven tissues, and six of them require unctuousness to stay nourished.
A little ghee or natural oil supports digestion, skin health, mental calmness, and longevity.

But just like a lamp cannot burn without a strong flame, oil cannot digest without strong digestive fire.



3. “Matravat” — Eat the Right Quantity

Ayurveda says:

50% solid food

25% liquids

25% left empty


When you eat the right amount, the body feels light, steady, and alert—never sleepy or heavy.

Eating with awareness is an act of self-respect.


4. “Jīrne” — Eat Only After the Previous Meal Digests

When undigested and fresh food mix together, toxins (ama) are formed.
This leads to bloating, acidity, gas, and chronic metabolic issues.

Digestion is not just a process—it’s a sacred transformation turning food into consciousness.



5. “Deshe Deshe” — Eat in a Calm Environment

Food absorbs the energy around you.

Eating while scrolling your phone, watching TV, or in a stressful environment disturbs both the mind and the digestive system.

A peaceful space creates a peaceful stomach.



6. “Sarvopakaranayuktam” — Include All Six Tastes

Ayurveda teaches that every meal should include:

Sweet

Sour

Salty

Pungent

Bitter

Astringent


A balanced plate leads to a balanced mind.

At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we follow this ancient principle while creating authentic Ayurvedic formulations.



7. Neither Too Fast, Nor Too Slow

Eating too fast increases Vata and disrupts the natural rhythm of digestion.
Eating too slowly makes food cold and heavy.

Chewing 32 times brings sensory pleasure, mindfulness, and effortless digestion.
Your stomach doesn’t have teeth your mouth does.



8. Eat with a Quiet, Grateful Mind

“अजल्पं, अहसनं, तन्मना भुञ्जीत”


“Ajalpam, Ahāsanam, Tanmanā Bhunjīta”
Eat without talking, laughing, or distraction.

Food turns into your breath, your strength, your thoughts.
Honor it.
Bless it.
Be present with it.

This is not just eating this is a spiritual practice.

Ayurveda and the Bhagavad Gita are deeply intertwined they both describe the human being as a sacred meeting point of body, mind, and divine consciousness. The Gita reminds us that true healing begins within. In Chapter 15, Verse 14, Lord Krishna declares: “Aham Vaishvanaro Bhutva Praninam Deham Ashritah”

“I become the Vaishvanara fire within the bodies of all living beings, and with this digestive fire, I digest the four kinds of food.” Ayurveda calls this same force Jatharagni, the sacred digestive fire that governs health, vitality, and mental clarity. When this inner fire is strong, our body transforms food into energy and consciousness; when it weakens, disease takes root. The Gita also teaches principles that mirror Ayurvedic wisdom moderation in food, steadiness of mind, and the discipline of sattvic living. Together, they show that eating is not just a physical act but a spiritual one, where the divine fire within meets the nourishment provided by nature.


Why Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Believes in These Ancient Rules

At Dakshinamurthy Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., we don’t just make Ayurvedic products
we carry forward a lineage of healing where food is the first medicine and lifestyle is the real treatment.

Whether it’s our authentic herbal formulations or our health-focused content, our mission is simple:

Bring ancient Ayurvedic wisdom back into modern life pure, practical, and powerful.

When you eat right, nature becomes your healer.

Experience the deepest state of meditation.

What historical event fascinates you the most?

The Cosmic Sound of Healing and Consciousness

Long before telescopes, microphones, or brain scans, the Vedas declared that sound is the foundation of creation. That primordial vibration the sound that began it all  is ॐ (Oṃ). Modern science now recognizes that the universe itself vibrates. From the smallest atom to the largest galaxy, everything is in motion — everything hums with energy.
The sages of India heard this cosmic hum thousands of years ago and called it “Oṃ”  the sound of the universe.


The Three Sounds — AA, UU, and MMAA

When we chant Oṃ slowly and consciously, it unfolds in three parts:

Sound Pronunciation Symbolic Meaning Physical Resonance

AA (अ) As in “father” (Waking state)
material world, body consciousness Vibrates in navel and chest — activates lower chakras

UU (उ) As in “put” (Dream state)
inner world, mental awareness Vibrates in throat and heart — harmonizes the middle chakras

MMAA (म्) As in “hum” (closed lips)
Deep sleep state — merging into silence Vibrates in head and crown — awakens higher centers


When the sound fades into silence, that silence is called “Turiya” — the fourth state, pure consciousness beyond sound.

The Science Behind Oṃ


🧠 1. Brain Synchronization and Calm

Modern neuroscience confirms that chanting Oṃ produces measurable changes in the brain:

fMRI and EEG studies (IIT Delhi, 2018; Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2011) show that Oṃ chanting deactivates the amygdala — the brain’s fear center.
→ This reduces stress, anxiety, and anger.

Oṃ increases alpha and theta brain waves, which induce deep relaxation, creativity, and meditation.

The vibration stimulates the vagus nerve, activating the parasympathetic system, the body’s natural “rest and heal” mode. In essence, Oṃ acts like a natural neural reset button.


💓 2. Heart and Breath Coherence

When you chant Oṃ, your breathing slows to about 6 breaths per minute —
the body’s resonant frequency for maximum oxygen efficiency.

Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration become synchronized — a state known as cardiorespiratory coherence.

The result: calm mind, balanced emotions, and improved immunity.

3. Cellular Healing and Vibration

Recent studies in sonocytology show that each cell emits sound frequencies.
When exposed to rhythmic vibrations like Oṃ, these micro-oscillations come into harmonious alignment —
restoring cellular balance and promoting self-repair.

In Ayurveda, this state is called Sattva — the natural harmony of body and mind.


🌠 4. Frequency of the Cosmos

The tone of Oṃ (≈ 136.1 Hz) corresponds to the frequency of Earth’s orbit around the Sun —
known as the “AUM tone” in Indian classical music (Sa note).

Chanting Oṃ therefore synchronizes your body’s vibration with the planet’s resonance —
aligning you with the cosmic rhythm of nature.


🔮 5. The Pineal Gland and Inner Light

The humming “M” sound creates vibration in the skull, gently stimulating the pineal gland, the ancient “third eye.”
This gland regulates melatonin, the hormone that governs sleep, biological rhythm, and intuition.
Regular Oṃ chanting enhances clarity, emotional stability, and inner luminosity.

⚛️ The Quantum Connection

Physics tells us that the universe emerged from a primordial vibration — the Big Bang.
The Upanishads said the same:

“From Oṃ the universe expands, by Oṃ it exists, and into Oṃ it dissolves.”
This means Oṃ is not just a sound — it is the blueprint of existence itself. Every particle, every heartbeat, every breath carries that same sacred rhythm.


OM — The Supreme Name of the Divine

OM (AUM) is not merely a sound — it is the essence of the entire universe.
This sacred syllable is the vibration through which the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita revealed the highest truth of existence.
The chanting, remembrance, and meditation of OM purify the soul, stabilize the mind, and sharpen the power of memory.



🌸 OM in the Vedas

Every Vedic mantra begins and ends with OM.
The Manusmriti (2/74) declares that a Brahmachari (spiritual student) should begin and conclude his study with OM, for:

If OM is not uttered at the beginning, learning gradually fades away,
and if not uttered at the end, it does not remain stable.Thus, OM is both the seed and the seal of divine knowledge.



🔺 Nachiketa’s Question in the Kathopp Upanishad

The Kathopp  Upanishad narrates how Nachiketa, the young seeker, asked Yama, the Lord of Death:

“O Revered One, tell me — what is the most essential truth in this universe?”

Yama replied:

> “That sacred name which the Vedas glorify,
which ascetics uphold through celibacy and discipline,
that supreme name is OM — the highest name of the Divine.”


He further said:

“OM is indeed Brahman itself.
Whoever realizes this sacred syllable,
all their noble desires are fulfilled.”

— Kathopp Upanishad 2/16

The Path of OM in the Yajurveda

The Path of OM in the Yajurveda

The Yajurveda proclaims:

“There is no path to conquer death and attain liberation
other than the path of OM.”
This makes it clear — OM is not just a spiritual practice,
it is the gateway to moksha (liberation).



The Vision of the Rigveda

The Rigveda (6/45/26) beautifully expresses:

“O Divine Lord! Your friendship is eternal and unbreakable.
You are the giver of cows to the one who desires cows,
and horses to the one who desires horses.”

to the one who meditates upon OM,
all rightful desires and needs are fulfilled in due harmony.



🔆 OM Meditation in the Prashna Upanishad

Sage Pippalāda reveals:

“He who constantly meditates on the Supreme Being
through the threefold sound of OM
becomes radiant like the sun.”

— Prashna Upanishad 5/5



✨ The Chhandogya Upanishad’s Vision

Even the Devas (celestial beings) attained immortality through OM:

“Those who took refuge in the imperishable, fearless sound of OM
themselves became immortal and fearless.”

— Chhandogya Upanishad 2/4/4




Lord Krishna’s Teaching in the Bhagavad Gita

In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna:

“He who, at the time of death,
remembers the one-syllabled Brahman
OM attains the supreme state of liberation.”

— Bhagavad Gita 8/13




🌺 The Mundaka Upanishad on OM

“Through the chanting of OM,
the knots of the heart are loosened,
all doubts are destroyed,
and all karmas are dissolved.

— Mundaka Upanishad 2/28



🌕 OM — The Eternal Among the Ephemeral

The Katha Upanishad (5/13) declares:

“OM is the eternal among the transient,
the One among the many.
It fulfills the highest desires of those
who perceive it within their own soul.
Only such wise ones attain supreme peace.”



⚛️ OM — The Primordial Cause

In the Yajurveda (40/8) it is said:

“This OM is eternal, all-pervading, subtle, and imperishable. It is the cause of all living beings.
It has no body, no lineage, no organs.
It is pure, stainless, self-existent, and its own master.”

Om as a medicine


“Oṃ”  heals by resonance, not reaction.
It doesn’t fight disease — it restores harmony.


Unlike external medicines that act chemically,
Oṃ heals energetically — through vibration, coherence, and awareness.

Just a few minutes of chanting daily can:

1. Reduce stress and anxiety

2. Improve concentration and memory

3. Balance hormonal activity

4. Enhance emotional well-being

5. Deepen spiritual awareness



A.  How to Practice Oṃ Meditation

1. Sit comfortably with your spine straight.


2. Take a deep breath.


3. Inhale gently and exhale chanting Aaaa…Uuuu…Mmmm… slowly.


4. Feel the vibration rising from navel → chest → head.


5. After “M,” rest in silence for a few seconds — that is Turiya, the space of pure consciousness.


6. Repeat 9–21 times.


Oṃ is not a religion  it is pure vibration, the sound of life itself. It unites the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of being into a single, harmonious resonance. Chanting Oṃ is not about sound — it is about becoming the silence from which all sound arises. Through Oṃ, the ancient rishis offered us not just a mantra, but a cosmic medicine
one that heals the body, steadies the mind, and awakens the soul. “In every heartbeat, in every breath the universe whispers Oṃ.”

Damru – The Pulse of Creation, Destruction, and Balance

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Shiva damru: perfect embodiment of this universal law.



Damru – The Pulse of Creation, Destruction, and Balance

Between creation and destruction lies the most powerful truth of existence: Balance.
And the Damru, the sacred drum of Lord Shiva, is the perfect embodiment of this universal law.


The Symbolism of the Damru

The Damru is no ordinary instrument—it is Shiva’s favorite companion and a timeless spiritual symbol. Its two ends reflect the dualities of life:

One end: Creation, expansion, birth.

The other end: Dissolution, destruction, return to the source.


At the center lies the knot, the present moment, reminding us that life is about balance in the now.

It is believed that from the Damru’s vibrations, the sacred sound “Om” was born—the very first sound that set the cosmos into motion.


Shiva, Nataraja, and the Dance of the Damru

Shiva is known as Nataraja—the Cosmic Dancer. His dance, the Tandava, is the eternal rhythm of the universe, where creation and destruction flow seamlessly.

With every beat of the Damru, the cycle of life spins—birth, growth, death, and rebirth.



Maheshwara Sutras – The Divine Blueprint of Language

When Lord Shiva played the Damru during the cosmic dance, 14 sound patterns (sutras) emerged. These are known as the Maheshwara Sutras, considered the foundation of Sanskrit grammar (Panini’s Ashtadhyayi).

The 14 Maheshwara Sutras

1. अ इ उ ण (a i u ṇ)


2. ऋ ऌ क (ṛ ḷ k)


3. ए ओ ङ (e o ṅ)


4. ऐ औ च (ai au c)


5. ह य व र ट (ha ya va ra ṭ)


6. ल ण (la ṇ)


7. ञ म ङ ण न म (ña ma ṅa ṇa na ma)


8. झ भ ञ (jha bha ña)


9. घ ढ ध ष (gha ḍha dha ṣa)


10. ज ब ग ड द श (ja ba ga ḍa da śa)


11. ख फ छ ठ थ च ट त व (kha pha cha ṭha tha ca ṭa ta va)


12. क प य (ka pa ya)


13. श ष स र (śa ṣa sa ra)


14. ह ल (ha la)

Spiritual Essence


These Sutras are not just linguistic sounds—they are cosmic vibrations.

They carry the energetic blueprint of speech, mantra, and sound.

Each sutra resonates with a different aspect of creation, consciousness, and energy flow.


Just as Beej Mantras unlock hidden powers, the Maheshwara Sutras form the DNA of all Sanskrit mantras and Vedic chants.


The Power of Beej Mantras

Every vibration of the Damru is a seed of sound—what the Vedas call Beej Mantras.

Om – the seed of creation, ultimate vibration of existence.

Hreem – the seed of divine energy, Shakti.

Shreem – the seed of abundance and prosperity.

Kleem – the seed of attraction, love, and harmony.


When combined, these Beej sounds awaken higher consciousness, cleanse negative energies, and channel divine power into daily life.

Thus, the Damru is the source of all mantra-shakti.


Damru in Scriptures and Traditions

The Shiva Purana and Natya Shastra describe the Damru as Nada Brahma—the Sound of the Divine.
In Yoga and Tantra, its vibrations are revered as tools for awakening, energy flow, and inner balance.
It is consciousness in motion, guiding us from the ordinary to the cosmic.


Lifestyle & Vedic Wisdom – Living the Damru

In today’s fast-paced world, the Damru offers timeless wisdom:

Time Keeping – Honor life’s natural cycles. Rest when needed, act when inspired.

Energy Flow – Align with nature’s rhythm to stay vital and balanced.

Mindfulness – Live in the knot—the present moment.


By tuning into the Damru’s message, we embrace a balanced lifestyle rooted in Vedic wisdom. It teaches us that real power is not in extremes but in living harmoniously between them.



The Eternal Message

The Damru is more than a musical instrument—it is:

The heartbeat of the cosmos

The rhythm of our breath

The source of mantras and language

The reminder that beyond chaos and calm, balance is life’s ultimate truth


Next time you see Shiva holding the Damru, remember
It is not just sound.
It is creation, destruction, mantra, and the cosmic balance within you.