Infinite Health by Dr. Siri Atma Singh Khalsa

[Guest guest]

Life is not about earthly outcomes, riches or a perfect body. The question I

find most valuable in working with yoga students and patients is: Can you listen

to and act on the voice of your soul? The simple act of not listening to that

voice can lead to your fate; conversely, acting on the voice of your soul can

deliver you to your destiny. You are on these parallel tracks your whole life,

and at each stage in your spiritual growth the test is of greater magnitude

until you are free of ego.

 

The job of a Spiritual Teacher is to help us overcome the trap of ego, which

makes us act out of selfish personal concerns. When I was taking care of Yogi

Bhajan's physical form, I would discuss his physical health and my medical

recommendations with him. He was very gracious. I can still hear his words, " Now

we know the probability, let's see what God wants. " He would figuratively sit on

his hands and do nothing. And the next day when he was fine despite my warning,

he would look me in the eye, and without saying a word I could hear him say

clear as a bell, " My soul is set. I've done everything I'm supposed to do in

this life. I'm not worried about my body; I'm worried about your soul. "

 

He taught me that ego is an illness of the soul. It causes us to act out of

survival mode instead of group consciousness. And that is what we're to heal to

be healthy, happy and holy as yogis. The remedy is sacrifice and service;

actions that are truly anti-ego in nature.

 

Dr.Siri Atma Singh is an Internist who served as Yogi Bhajan's personal

physician for eight years, which gave him a unique perspective on yoga, healing

and medicine. He currently offers Yogic Consultations by phone and leads

workshops on the role of Kundalini Yoga in healing. You can read other articles

by Dr. Siri Atma or view excerpts from his yoga book: Waves of Healing, at

www.DrSiriAtma.com.