Natural Health Through Jainism: Shree Pradeep Shah's NDS Approach
By Shree Pradeep Shah
Summary
Applied Jainism, a social platform for discussing contemporary issues through Jain philosophy, emphasizes sustainable co-existence (Parasparopagraho Jivinam) and promotes natural health principles aligned with Jain spirituality. In a recent session, Shree Pradeep Shah, a senior NDS (Natural Diet System) motivator and electronic engineer, shared insights on curing diseases naturally. He argues that health is natural, while disease results from violating nature's laws, asserting that nature alone can heal. Despite advancements in medical science, humans remain disease-prone due to long-standing violations of natural principles. Key violations include consuming cooked food, which nature already processes through sunlight and moonlight. Cooking with fire transforms food into dead, difficult-to-digest substances, leading to toxins. Shree Pradeep Shah, who overcame childhood ailments, BP, cholesterol, and diabetes through dietary changes, advocates for disease reversal without medicines. His New Diet System, inspired by these results, has helped diverse individuals, including Jain sadhus and sadhvis, achieve significant physical and mental health benefits. He conducts lectures, seminars, and residential programs to spread this approach, emphasizing harmony with nature's laws for optimal well-being.
Conclusion
This document highlights the potential of integrating Jain philosophical principles with modern health practices through Applied Jainism's New Diet System (NDS). By emphasizing natural living, the document argues that human health crises stem from violating natural laws, such as consuming cooked food, and advocates for a return to nature-aligned habits. Shree Pradeep Shah's personal journey and success stories demonstrate NDS's effectiveness in reversing diseases like diabetes and hypertension without medication, inspiring broader interest in holistic wellness. The initiative bridges ancient Jain values like *Parasparopagraho Jivinam* (non-violence and mutual support) with contemporary health challenges, positioning Jainism as a relevant guide for sustainable well-being. This approach not only offers practical health solutions but also fosters spiritual and mental harmony, aligning individual and planetary health with timeless ethical principles.