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Srikanth N. Jois ¹, Kaunain Roohie ², Lancy D’Souza ³, Florence Suma ⁴, C. S. Devaki ⁴, Asna Urooj ⁴, Rainer Krell ⁵, K. Nagendra Prasad ¹

Affiliations
1 World Pranic Healing Foundation, Research Centre, 44, 4th Main 1st Cross Rd, Saraswathipuram,Mysuru - 570009, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Mysuru - 570006, Karnataka, IN
3 Maharaja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysuru - 570006, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysuru - 570006, Karnataka, IN
5 Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome, IT

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to understand the agronomic impact of pranic agriculture on tomato. Methods: Assessment of pranic treated tomatoes against the control group were done for their quality and quantity by measuring the overall yield, plant height, diameter of the stem, flowers, flowers per truss and also shelf life of tomatoes. Findings: Increase in height of 18.5% was noticed in pranic group plants as compared to control group. Also, pranic group plants had 12% more stem diameter than control group. Additionally, pranic group plants had 31.7% more flowers per plant when compared to control. When group-wise yield was verified, Pranic group yielded significantly with 31% more than control group. In addition, pranic treatment played a very useful role in controlling the fruit weight loss, shrinkage, titrable acidity and total soluble solids content of tomatoes during storage at room and refrigerated temperatures. Applications: Pranic agriculture impacted the quality, quantity and shelf life aspects of tomatoes, when compared to control.

Keywords

Pranic Agriculture, Titrable Acidity, Total Soluble Solids, Tomato, Yield.

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U. Vamsi Mohan ¹, K. Nagendra Prasad ², S. Vijaya Bhaskar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, Chittoor-517127, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The Iron and steel industries produce a huge quantity of granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) as a byproduct, which is a non-biodegradable waste material, from which only a small percentage is used by cement industry to manufacture cement. In the present investigation granulated blast furnace slag from local industries has been utilized as marginal material to find its suitability as a fine aggregate in concrete making. Replacing all or some portion of natural sand with slag would lead to considerable environmental benefits. The strength development when granulated blast furnace slag replaces the conventional sand is found to be more significant at lower water-cement ratios compared to higher water-cement ratios. In this investigation it is also intended to study the strength development in concrete cubes by replacing natural sand with granulated blast furnace slag at different proportions, on the basis of the Abrams’ law. The sand is replaced by granulated blast furnace slag at proportions of 10%, 20% and 30% by weight, in order to ascertain the effects more clearly. In the present study it was observed that the bulk density is reduced with reduction in water-cement ratio, as a result the strength developed with age got reduced with decrease in water-cement ratio. Keeping the bulk density constant by use of additional quantity and increasing the compaction effort the strength is found to be increased with decreasing water-cement ratio i.e., it follows Abrams’ law. Abrams’ law can be generalized by normalization of strength values at S0.6. This generalized approach to predict strength has been confirmed by additional experimental data.

Keywords

Abrams’ Law, Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS), Replacement of Sand, Water-Cement Ratio (w/c), Compressive Strength, Normalization of Strength.

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Srikanth N. Jois ¹, K. Nagendra Prasad ², Lancy D’Souza ³

Affiliations
1 Research Head, World Pranic Healing Foundation, India, Research Centre, Mysore, IN
2 Senior Research Consultant, World Pranic Healing Foundation, India, Research Centre, Mysore, IN
3 Associate Professor, Maharaja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Background: Superbrain Yoga (SBY) boosts pranic energy in the brain. It is based on ear acupuncture and the movement of subtle energy in the body.

Aim: The aim of this study is to improve the well-being of school students by practicing SBY.

Setting and Design: The study involves 1,945 school students from Mysore district, India. SBY was practiced by the students for a period of three months thought by their teachers. Method: Responses with a questionnaire from the students and their teacher were collected and examined. The questionnaire was on health, relationship with their family and friends, time consciousness, communication skills and activeness of students.

Statistical Analysis: The data collected were analyzed with Chi-square test and contingency coefficient analysis.

Results: Responses of the students were analyzed and they reported that their health has often improved by 78%, sometimes improved (16.3%) and rarely improved (5.6%). Similarly, responses in the relationship with family and friends were found to be drastically improved (81.3%), moderately improved (14.6%) and hardly improved (4.1%). Both the results were found to be significant (p <0.001). Teachers also reported that students improved in their time consciousness, communication skills, and activeness.

Conclusion: SBY has improved the overall well-being of school students.

Keywords

Brain, Family, Health, Prana, School, Yoga.

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B. Manasa ¹, Srikanth N. Jois ¹, K. Nagendra Prasad ¹

Affiliations
1 World Pranic Healing Foundation, Research Centre, Saraswathipuram, Mysore – 570009, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The subtle energy or Prana is essential for keeping our body healthy and alive. This article aims at analyzing the existence of subtle energy and the development of people’s perception of this concept across different cultures. The review is made on understanding the influence of this vital energy on people’s lives, health, spirituality, customs, and traditions. This article has reviewed, how the eastern and western cultures seemed to differ and are also alike in interpreting and utilizing the benefit of vital force. It also has addressed the need for perceiving vital force to get the desired outcome in one’s wellbeing. It can be summarised that the concepts of subtle energy may be innate, widespread, and in general, proved to be a pathway for reaching into the spiritual realm. Despite varying in the schematic illustration of the subtle energy from distinct cultures, however, the different perceptions and understandings have a common rationale on its application. Further theoretical and experimental research is essential for the scientific establishment of this area of implication.

Keywords

Culture, Perception, Prana, Subtle Energy, Wellbeing.

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