Clarification
Question
Dhananjay, hi
Thanks for the last reply that you gave me. I had another doubt which I believe you can clear.
Is black pepper (peppercorns) good to add to your diet especially keeping in mind the Brahamacharya aspect?
I have heard that yogis survive on black pepper alone since black pepper has all the 5 elements in a measure that it keeps reclycling the chemicals already present in one's body and hence the need for any additional food is obviated.
I am asking from the perspective of a brahamachari since black pepper has a certain amount of heat but not the same heat which other spices generate. I have read that black pepper is one of the most perfect foods that nature has to offer to humans second only to lemons (can lemons be included in the diet too? from the brahamacharya perspective).
Apologies for asking so many questions, I just want to be aware because awareness is the first step towards knowing understanding self.
I have read in books that a mixture of black peppercorns and honey is very good for the body.
I believe (and i strongly believe) that black pepper will not be an impediment in the progress of brahamacharya but wanted to confirm and take a second opinion.
Thanks for all your help in advance Dhananjay,
Regards, Manish
Answer
Lemon, honey and black pepper, eaten in moderate quantities are beneficial for good health and do not interfere with Brahmacharya. Black pepper is a good substitute to chilly as chilly is Rajasic in nature and agitates the mind.
It is best not to depend on any one food source but maintain a balanced diet covering the gamut of all available fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses and lentils. As a rough pointer, a diet comprised of moderate amounts of milk, butter, curd or butter-milk, wheat or corn, fruits and veggies makes for an ideal food source. Dry fruits are very beneficial in maintaining health if taken regularly in small quantities.
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