801. Om pustayai namah: I bow down to Amma who is always full of vigor, nourishmnet
Amma on eating correctly and purity of mind:
"Diet
has a great deal of influence on our character. Children, you should
take care to eat only simple, fresh, vegetarian food (sattvic food). The
nature of the mind is determined by the subtle essence of the food we
eat. Pure food creates a pure mind. Without forsaking the taste of the
tongue, the taste of the heart cannot be enjoyed.
Never overeat. Half the stomach should be for food, a quarter for liquid, and the remaining portion for the movement of air. The less food you eat, the more mental control you will have. Do not sleep or meditate immediately after eating; if you do, you won't be able to digest the food properly. Always mentally repeat your mantra while you eat. This will purify the food and your mind at the same time."
Om Amriteswariye namah!
Never overeat. Half the stomach should be for food, a quarter for liquid, and the remaining portion for the movement of air. The less food you eat, the more mental control you will have. Do not sleep or meditate immediately after eating; if you do, you won't be able to digest the food properly. Always mentally repeat your mantra while you eat. This will purify the food and your mind at the same time."
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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