Tapas
(austerity) literally means austerity and kike ahimsa and santosha has many
dimensions. The grossest form of Tapas pertains to physical activity.
Activity is important not only from religious and spiritual angle but also
from the aspect of health. In the olden days the very lifestyle ensured that
people were physically fit. Today we can consider some form of exercise. An
ideal exercise is the surya namskar. It is common to hear people say that they
do not have time for exercise. Those who cannot spare a few minutes a day
for maintaining their health today may have to spend months later recovering
(lost) health due to sickness. |