I was about 154 pounds when I started this Nirahara Samyama process. Doctor’s advice to me was to be around 135 pounds for my height. I was not disciplined enough to do any exercise or diet control to reduce my weight that much. Although I have been a vegetarian, I am used to eating lot of sweets and snacks and never bothered to do any fasting exercises too. But with Nirahara Samyama, my weight went to as low as 134 pounds and now has settled around 140 pounds although I ended the Samyama few months back itself. I am convinced that I can reduce even further if I repeat the exercise.
While the first two days were tough, it was a smooth sail after that. It really feels good that I finished this Samyama with Swamiji’s help. I was full of energy when I did the Samyama and my being was feeling very light and peaceful during the process. Now I am able to understand fasting as a spiritual practice. Although I am not doing the Samyama now, I feel like I can bring those back anytime!
This is the best benefit I got out of this whole exercise. I do travel for business and sometimes to countries where the vegetarian food is rare. I used to get irritated when people around me had all kinds of Non-Veg food while I was left with couple of narrow choices or sometimes not good veggie food at all. Now I don’t feel that irritation or craving even if I have to skip a meal due to the food choices available. People around me are so surprised that I have control on what to eat and when to eat and they are very curious to know how I am able to do that and still maintain my high level of energy. I am always happy to talk about the Nirahara Samyama exercise I did and introduce Swamiji to them!
My gratitude to Swamiji for initiating me into this Samyama and for his blessings for my successful completion!
Senthil Sankarappan
Senior Manager, Fortune 100 Company
San Jose, CA, USA
