Introduction The story of Nachiketa from the Katha Upanishad is one of the most profound lessons in focus, sincerity, and determination. Though deeply spiritual, its relevance extends far beyond — offering timeless wisdom for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating today’s fast-paced corporate world. Nachiketa was a young boy whose father once undertook a yagna (sacred ritual) where everything one owned was to be given away in charity for spiritual merit. But instead of giving away his best possessions, Nachiketa’s father chose only the old and useless things. The boy, though only five years old, recognized the lack of integrity in his father’s actions. Courageously, he questioned his father: "If you truly vowed to give away everything, why are you keeping the valuable possessions back? Whom will you give me to?" Irritated, his father angrily retorted: “I give you to Yama, the Lord of Death.” Taking this seriously, Nachiketa set out to meet Yama. When he arrived, Yama ...
Introduction
Our body’s internal clock is made up of 24-hour cycles called circadian rhythms that work in the background to carry out vital processes and functions. Circadian rhythms, which are synchronized with the master clock in the brain, are used by several bodily systems. A person's ability to keep a normal circadian rhythm determines the health of his/her body and mind. This rhythm is linked to the day-night cycle because this master clock is directly influenced by environmental signals, particularly light. It is endogenous which means it is built- into the body and should be self-sustained.
Synchronization of our biological clock is very important for living a long and happy life. One of the most important factors to reset or synchronize our circadian system is SUNLIGHT. Exposure to sunlight in the morning can help a person to stay energetic the whole day. Another factor can be EXERCISE. Exercising can be very beneficial for a person to be active the whole day. A hormone called melatonin is made in the body. It regulates the sleep cycle. The body produces more melatonin when it is dark, which instructs the brain to go to slumber. Light decreases the production of melatonin and signals the body to stay awake. This is why if a person has trouble sleeping at night, adding melatonin supplements might help him to sleep.
7 Rules to Live A Long Life
One should follow these 7 rules to live a long life:1. A person should have a sound sleep. Spending 8 hours in bed can help a person to be healthy. People should not challenge the natural sleep cycle of their bodies. Normally our body needs to sleep at night but nowadays people especially the youth have destroyed their sleep cycle by staying awake at late night and waking up late in the morning. It disturbs the whole functioning of our body leading to many diseases, improper digestion, etc.
2. A person should avoid eating for the first 1 hour in the morning. After waking up in the morning our organs take at least an hour to be fully awake because in that time our night hormones go down and day hormones go up. It also helps to improve the functioning of our digestive system.
%20%20Deepak%20Chopra.png "You can get the highest quality sleep by keeping your sleep cycles in tune with the rhythms of the universe (known as circadian rhythms) Deepak Chopra")
3. A person should stay outside for at least 30 minutes daily to get fresh air and sunlight. It helps to be active and vitamin D is very necessary for our body.
4. Skipping the afternoon nap also plays an important role in balancing the circadian system. Afternoon naps may cause trouble sleeping at night. The more you are awake, the more your body will want to sleep at night.
5. A person should also exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. It is beneficial for our mental, emotional, and physical health.
6. A person should also follow time-restricted eating nowadays known as intermittent fasting for gut health. Everyone’s eating time has a great impact on the way our body processes food digestion.
7. Before going to bed we should stay away from bright lights like using cell phones or laptops and we should also not eat food just before sleeping.
4. Skipping the afternoon nap also plays an important role in balancing the circadian system. Afternoon naps may cause trouble sleeping at night. The more you are awake, the more your body will want to sleep at night.
5. A person should also exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. It is beneficial for our mental, emotional, and physical health.
6. A person should also follow time-restricted eating nowadays known as intermittent fasting for gut health. Everyone’s eating time has a great impact on the way our body processes food digestion.
7. Before going to bed we should stay away from bright lights like using cell phones or laptops and we should also not eat food just before sleeping.
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