Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini

By Gabriel Cousens, M.D.

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Part 2: The Spiritual Nutrition Paradigm

A new paradigm of Spiritual Nutrition is evolving which describes nutrients as a dynamic force that interacts with humans on the physical body level, the mind-emotional level, the energetic level, and the spiritual level.

The basic guideline of spiritual nutrition is: Eat in a way that increases God Communion and let go of what diminishes that Communion.

Types of Nutrients

1. The Nutrient of Pure Cosmic Energy or prana… which is the ultimate nutrient.
2. Sunlight, which provides many nutrients.  
3. Vitamin O, or oxygen taking in from the lungs and skin.   This can be optimized through breathing exercises.
4. Sexual energy as nutrition
5. The electromagnetic field energy of the Earth

Diet affects the spiritual life of whole cultures as well as individuals.

In Ayurveda, which is the ancient system of healing that is native to India, there are three basic classifications of diet:

1. A sattvic diet is the most uplifting, spiritually and physically. It is the diet of choice for most who are on the spiritual path. It takes one inward to the Self.   The modern day sattvic diet consists of organic, whole, natural fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains. It emphasizes foods grown in harmony with Nature by organic farmers, on good soils, ripened naturally, and prepared with an attitude of Love.
2. A rajasic diet is one that is stimulating and activating for performing many worldly activities. It is the warrior's or corporate executives diet. Coffee, tea, tobacco, fresh meats, and large amounts of stimulating spices such as garlic and onions are examples of rajasic foods.
3. A tamasic diet is a degenerate diet for body, mind, and spirit.   Tamasic foods are stale, decayed, decomposed, spoiled, overcooked, recooked leftovers, genetically Modified (GMOs), microwaved, and other forms of processed foods. These processed foods are chemicalized with preservatives, pesticides, fungicides, sweeteners, artificial colors, sulfites, nitrites, and similar chemicals.

Ensuring balanced blood sugar levels helps one to meditate.

The thoughts of those who gather, prepare, serve, and eat the food affect the subtle quality of the food and those who eat it.

 

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