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by limi ng calorie intake and boos ng metabolism, increases growth hor-
mone secre on, which Is vital for growth, metabolism, and muscle strength,
may delay aging and extend longevity.

c-Waking up early in morning at Brahma Muhurta, one and one-half hours
before sunrise. This is very good for physical and spiritual health because the
very early morning hours are ideal for spiritual endeavors such as mantra
medita on, study, assis ng in morning worship at the temple, hearing upli -
ing lectures on Vedic philosophy from the Bhagavad-gita and engaging other
acts of devo onal service.

d-Bathing at least twice a day. Maintaining good physical and mental hygiene
by following four do’s and four don’ts: No meat, fish, poultry or eggs – no
intoxica on including coffee and tea – no illicit sex meaning no sex outside of
marriage – no gambling or philosophical specula on. One replaces the previ-
ous four degrading ac vi es with four enlightening habits such as ea ng only
sanc fied food, prasadam - vegetarian food prepared for Lord Krishna. The
proper human diet consists of food grains, beans and len ls, vegetables,
fruits, nuts, milk and raw honey or cooked down sugar cane juice. Daily hear-
ing and discussing Vedic knowledge presented in the Bhagavad-gita and Sri-
mad Bhagavatam texts. Chan ng the great mantra Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hara Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. The
three words Hare Krishna and Rama when chan ng together in the mantra
confer the meaning, Oh Dear Radha and Krishna please protect me so that I
may engage always in your service.
e-Drinking purified water free of fluoride, chlorine and other contaminates.

f-Avoiding all foods containing pes cides, preserva ves, colors, etc.

Step #2 ‐ Learn the value of preserving vital fluids

Children should be taught a er the age of five how to restrain the senses and
the mind. As the child grows the body produces vital fluids, sperm in males
and vital fluids in women. If a child is taught to be saintly, the boy’s semen
rises to the brain and the girl conserves her vital fluids for enhanced health
and growth. Was ng semen and vital fluids decreases intelligence, vitality,
causes premature old age, loss of memory, a disturbed mind, impotence, dis-

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