prakshalan and there will not
be any vomiting sensation.
3. Nothing should be eaten after 4.00 pm a day earlier of undertaking Shankh
prakshalan. Liquids may be taken if one feels so.
4. It takes half an hour to one hour for the completion of Shankh prakshalan Kriya
and the salted or limed water cannot remain warm so long. Therefore the water should
either be warmed at intervals or hot water is added so that warmth is maintained while
drinking.
5. Those who don’t have the feeling of excreting the motion even after having 8
– 10 glasses of water, further drinking of water should be stopped for some time and
the whole body should be rolled on the floor for some time. This will accelerate the main
Kriya.
6. After the completion of the prakshalan some salt water remains in the stomach. To
get it out, Jala dhauti Kriya is done using 5 to 6 glasses of fresh warm water without any
salt.
7. After Jala dhauti, Jala neti Kriya should be done.
8. Every machine is oiled when it is overhauled. Similarly after cleaning the
internal parts of the body, pure ghee (melted butter) is to be consumed compulsorily. That
completes the overhauling of the body.
Before undertaking Shankh prakshalan, pudding (Khichdi) with 100 gms. of rice, 100 gms of
moongdal (Green Gram) with a pinch of salt is cooked and kept ready. After the Shankh
prakshalan is completed, 75 grams of pure ghee (melted butter) is thoroughly mixed in the
pudding and eaten belly full. The same pudding is prepared for the lunch and for the
supper. On the whole nearly 250 gms. of ghee is to be consumed on that day.
The ghee produces energy in the body. Nothing should either to be eaten or drunk on that
day except the prescribed pudding. Tea, coffee, milk, curd, buttermilk, fruits, curries,
tobacco, alcohol, paan, pickles and smoking must STRICTLY be avoided for minimum 3 days
after the Kriya. A little water may be taken. Light food is to be taken on the second and
third day along with 150 gms. and 100 gms. of ghee respectively.
9. Bath can be taken before starting the prakshalan process. After Shankh
prakshalan, bath should not be taken. Soon after the process, clothes are changed.
Sampoorna Arogyamritam should be drunk (if available) and then Khichdi (pudding) should be
eaten within 45 minutes.
10. All the parts of the body become very delicate when Shankh prakshalan Kriya is
undertaken. Therefore 24 hours rest must be given to the body and mind. Complete rest is a
must, no work should be attempted during rest. One should get up only either to eat the
food or to attend the calls of nature. Physical rest on the following 2 days is much
preferable. Fans or air conditioning should be avoided.
11. Persons suffering from ulcer, heart trouble and weakness; children, aged people,
pregnant and those women who have their periods within a week should not attempt Shankh
prakshalan. Persons with high B.P. should use limejuice instead of salt in the warm water.
This prakshalan should be undertaken first time under the guidance of Yoga experts only.
12. In case of very weak people or people above 55 of age Laghoo (smaller version) Shankh
prakshalan can be done, when the process is terminated after 1 or 2 excretions.
13. The process should not be undertaken on cloudy, rainy or when stormy winds blow and in
a very hot or very cold season. It is best when done between 7.00 am – 10.00 am in
Indian climate.
14. During this kriya, stool excretes with great force, so toilet should be made available
for passing the stool immediately.
15. Sexual activity should be avoided a day before and 5 days after Shankh prakshalan
Kriya as the inner organs become very sensitive.
16. At the time of performing Shankh prakshalan the required things should be kept ready
which include, 6-7 ltrs of warm saline (lime) water, glass, jug, jalaneti pot, towel,
napkin, soap (to wash the hands), Khichdi (with ghee) and undisturbed toilet facility with
flowing water.
17. Following the above rules Shankh prakshalan Kriya can be performed once in 4-6 months.
Advantages:
If it is done according to the prescribed procedures there are a number of advantages.
Internal organs including stomach, liver, kidneys, intestines are cleaned hence their
diseases are brought under control. Gastric trouble, acidity, indigestion, constipation
etc. are totally eradicated. The fat accumulated in the stomach and waist is reduced. This
Kriya also helps in curing chronic diseases and disabilities like diabetes, asthma, eczema
etc. Skin becomes brighter as the blood is purified. High blood cholesterol and high lipid
levels are brought to normal. |
