A Stress-Free Life Leads to Happiness, asserts Dr. B. R. Pai

Ooty, April 22, 2019: Dr. B. R. Pai, the esteemed speaker, highlighted the correlation between stress-free living and happiness during the second-day program of the retreat camp organized by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, in association with Sri Suttur Math and Sri Shivarathreeshwara Dharmika Datti. The event took place at JSS International School in Teetakal, Ooty, on April 20, 2019.

Dr. Pai drew attention to the alarming rise in cases of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart-related ailments, emphasizing the prevalence of stress in today’s society. Stress, he explained, stems from the disparity between expectations and naturalness. When expectations increase, stress levels rise accordingly. There are both positive and negative forms of stress. Negative stress encompasses emotions like pain, anger, anxiety, outrage, sorrow, and jealousy, while positive stress includes mirth, laughter, gentle words, happiness, and the experience of nature’s beauty. Dr. Pai noted that mental stress, often more destructive than any atomic bomb, claims countless lives daily. He advocated for the adoption of yoga, pranayama, knowledge, and a positive attitude to overcome stress and face life’s challenges with a smile.

Sri Siddeshwara Swamiji of Jnanayogashrama, Vijayapura, began his discourse with a quote by Vokkalu Muddaiah, an agriculturist who led a contented life in harmony with nature. The Swamiji emphasized finding solace in nature and attaining inner peace. He encouraged individuals to prioritize internal cultivation and foster a sense of unity and peace within themselves.

Dr. M. R. Seetharam shed light on the vital relationship between the environment and human life. He stressed the need for a pollution-free environment, including clean air and water, to combat the rising mortality rates caused by diseases like heart attacks, cancer, and diabetes. Dr. Seetharam called for increased awareness among the public regarding the importance of maintaining a balanced environment through population control, afforestation, and pollution control.

The retreat program features daily prayer, yoga, and pranayama sessions, followed by traditional games in the evening. With over 125 enthusiastic participants from various districts, including Mysuru, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hubballi, Chamaranagara, and Ramanagar, the camp is fostering a spirit of engagement and well-being.

Dr. B.R. Pai lighting the lamp to inaugurate the second day of the retreat camp held for public at the JSS International School in Teetakal, Ooty, organized by the JSS Mahavidyapeetha in association with the Sri Suttur Math and Sri Shivarathreeshwara Dharmika Datti. Convener of the camp and participants are seen in the picture.

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