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नशा : काबू पाया जा सकता है

By साध्वी शुभ्रयशा

Vol. 48 · No. 11November - 2000pp. 49–51Hindi

Summary

The text examines the issue of addiction, exploring its causes, effects, and potential solutions. It argues that addiction destroys a person's spiritual awareness and leads to mental illnesses like anger, cowardice, and lack of self-control. The text questions why people use intoxicants, noting that the pursuit of pleasure is a key driver, as substances like LSD can create a temporary feeling of bliss. It also notes that addiction can provide a brief escape from stress and anxiety. The text states that there is no fixed time or place for substance use, and it affects people of all ages, genders, and social statuses, from children to the elderly and from laborers to prime ministers. The causes of addiction are described as both primary and secondary, including a tendency toward external pleasures, chemical imbalances, family breakdown, and advertising. The consequences are severe, leading to accidents, crime, family ruin, and financial loss. Physically, substances like nicotine and alcohol damage organs, cause cancer, and weaken the immune system. Mentally, addiction leads to a loss of control and an inability to think constructively. The text proposes that addiction can be overcome through the principles of Anuvrat, which includes a vow to avoid intoxicants. It recommends specific practices like Kayotsarga, deep breathing exercises, and meditation on specific centers to break the habit, along with medication for severe cases. The text emphasizes that success requires a strong desire to change and consistent practice.

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Conclusion

The document underscores that addiction is a multifaceted crisis with profound implications for individual health, family stability, and societal morality. It systematically demonstrates how substances like tobacco and alcohol degrade physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness, leading to a loss of self-control and ethical decay. The text argues that addiction is not merely a personal failing but a social epidemic fueled by commercial interests, peer pressure, and a lack of viable alternatives. However, it offers a clear path forward through the principles of *Anuvrat* and *Preksha Dhyana*, which provide structured techniques for detoxification and self-discipline. The ultimate outcome hinges on cultivating a strong inner resolve and consistent practice, suggesting that recovery is possible when individuals commit to breaking the cycle of dependency and reconnecting with their inherent spiritual potential.

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  • “नशा मनुष्य જો आध्यात्मिक चिंतन से शून्य बना देता है। काम, क्रोध, कायरता, क्रूरता, घुटन, T& और आत्म-अनियंत्रण आदि मानसिक रोग इसी के सहारे पल्लवित होते हैं।”

    Intoxication makes man devoid of spiritual contemplation. Lust, anger, cowardice, cruelty, suffocation, depression, and self-indulgence etc. mental diseases flourish with its support.

  • “नशा अवगुणो को आवृत करने वाला एक सलवटदार पर्दा है। जिसने समाज में बुराई के पलड़े को वजनदार”

    Intoxication is a crumpled curtain that covers vices. It has made the scale of evil heavy in society.

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  1. जैन भारती, नवम्बर, 2000

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