Physical Development Service

During our life, it is the body which is used maximum. Life cannot proceed without body. Hence, it is most important to keep the body fit. A healthy mind lives in a healthy body only. A man can do any work properly only when he has a healthy body. All the rest developments are dependant on physical development.

There is a saying–"Foremost pleasure is a body free from disease," that is if the body is healthy then only other comforts can be experienced. If the body is unhealthy, then no other type of pleasure can be enjoyed. There is a dictum in Sanskrit—ójhjek|a [kyq /keZlk/kue~] which means that body is the foremost medium to perform any type of duty. Characteristics of a healthy body are:—

1.  First characteristic of healthy body is to perform their own work well by all the
external and internal organs of body. The internal organs of body are—stomach, heart, lungs etc. In the language of science they are named as digestive system, blood circulation system, respiration system etc. Body remains healthy only if all such organs function properly. If Blood, bones, flesh marrows, nerves etc in the body are in good working condition then only health can be considered good.

2.  Second characteristic of healthy body is physical vigour. Only powerful body would be able to do heavy works; would be able to do more work and for a longer time; would feel less tired; would seldom fall ill. Even if he falls ill, he will recover soon. If he has strength in his body, he would be able to lift more weight, would cover more distance in race and would also be able to do daring deeds.

3.  Third characteristic of healthy body is skill in doing work. If our senses of perception and acting organs do their work properly, do it promptly and with novelty, then it would be called dexterity. Artistic skill can be developed only by doing the work with dexterity. Dexterity is a great thing in practical life.

4.  Fourth characteristic of healthy body is tolerance. Cold, heat, rain, hunger, thirst, awakening, tiredness etc. are the hardships befalling the body. Although these pains should not be undergone knowingly but if such suffering be falls circumstantially, then the body must have competence to tolerate that. In case there is no arrangement of water or food, our body should be able to manage without that for 10-20 hours. If one has to remain awaken throughout night in the preparation of some function, body should be such that it also remains fresh the very next day also.