During a get-together with friends, the discussion veered towards the most interesting persons that we had met. And it was an interesting list. From top business people, to important politicians to sports personalities, to film stars. Until a friend mentioned a name I had not heard. Hira Manek.
I checked what his claim to fame was. And my friend told me that he had not eaten for over 30 years. And survived on Water and Sunlight. I found it hard to believe. And was going to ignore it. Until I realized that I had found that every-time I thought something was impossible, I was wrong.
And sure enough, I maintained my track record. Of being wrong. Again. A quick research project on Hira Manek, took me on a fascinating journey. Not only did it seem like it was possible to live for extended periods without food, there was a science of Sun Gazing that I didn't even know existed.
Here are some interesting tit-bits that made it even more interesting. The practice of Sun Gazing unlike most others, had 3 features that makes it stand out.
Lets start with the hero of our journey. Hira Ratan Manek.
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About Hira Ratan
Manek Hira Ratan Manek was born on 12th of September 1937 in Bodhavad, India, was raised in Calicut, Kerala, India, where he had his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Kerala. After graduation, he joined the family shipping and spice trading business and continued working there until he retired in 1992.
After he retired, he began to research and study the ancient practice of sun gazing in which he had been interested in since his childhood. This method was an old but forgotten method, which had been practiced, in the ancient times in many different parts of the world. (see Sun Gazing - History)
After working on this method for 3 years, he was able to re-discover the secrets of sun gazing. During his study, he was mainly inspired from the teachings of Lord Mahavir of Jains, who was also practicing this method two thousand and six hundred years ago. Other inspirations for sungazing came from ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Native Americans.
Since June 18th, 1995, HRM has and continues to live only on sun energy and water. Occasionally, for hospitality and social purposes, he drinks tea, coffee and buttermilk. Until now, he had three strict fastings, during which he had just sun energy and only water and was under the control and observation of various science and medical teams.
The first of these fasting lasted for 211 days during 1995-96 in Calicut, India directed by Dr. C.K. Ramachandran, a medical expert on allopathy and ayurvedic medicine.
This was followed by a 411 day fast from 2000-2001 in Ahmedabad, India directed by an International team of 21 medical doctors and scientists led by Dr. Sudhir Shah (Dr. Shah's synopsis report) and Dr. K. K. Shah, the acting President of Indian Medical Association at that time. Dr. Maurie D. Pressman, MD also describes his experience with HRM in an article he wrote and later joined the team for the next observation on HRM.
After the excitement of the findings at Ahmadabad, HRM was invited to Thomas Jefferson University and University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he underwent a 130 day observation period. This Science/Medical Team wanted to observe and examine his retina, pineal gland and brain, therefore this observation team was led by Dr. Andrew B. Newberg, a leading authority on the brain and also featured in the recent movie "What the Bleep Do We Know", and by Dr. George C. Brenard, the leading authority on the pineal gland. Initial results found that the gray cells in HRM's brain are regenerating. 700 photographs have been taken where the neurons were reported to be active and not dying. Furthermore, the pineal gland was expanding and not shrinking which is typically what happens after mid fifties and its maximum average size is about 6 x 6 mm, however for HRM, it has been measured to be at 8 x 11 mm.
There have been many other sungazers who have achieved similar results and have volunteered to be tested, however due to lack of funding and other lifestyle restrictions the results have not been documented. The uniqueness of HRM is that he has surrendered his living body for observation and experiments to the scientific firmament for several extended periods of time. Although scientists and doctors have agreed that hunger is being reduced if not eliminated, due to the complexity of the various brain functions, they have not been able to explain how sungazing has such positive effects on the human mind or body, however more research is underway. ...
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http://solarhealing.com/about/
Mr. Manek's website also gives insights into both the history and the process of Suz Gazing. You can explore the same at:
http://solarhealing.com/history/
http://solarhealing.com/process/
Visual learning is easier for me and I found a couple of interesting videos on HIra Manek and Sun Gazing. For those in a hurry, here's a 2 minute talk on Sun Gazing by Hira Manek.
HRM (Hira Ratan Manek) explains the practice of Sungazing or Solar Healing in 2 minutes
And here's an talk by Hira Manek on sun gazing. Its lengthy, a little over 90 minutes, and not always captivating. Nevertheless, it's an interesting investment of your time. Check it out.
Sun Gazing with HIRA MANEK
I checked what his claim to fame was. And my friend told me that he had not eaten for over 30 years. And survived on Water and Sunlight. I found it hard to believe. And was going to ignore it. Until I realized that I had found that every-time I thought something was impossible, I was wrong.
And sure enough, I maintained my track record. Of being wrong. Again. A quick research project on Hira Manek, took me on a fascinating journey. Not only did it seem like it was possible to live for extended periods without food, there was a science of Sun Gazing that I didn't even know existed.
Here are some interesting tit-bits that made it even more interesting. The practice of Sun Gazing unlike most others, had 3 features that makes it stand out.
- No Restriction
- No Religion
- No Ritual
Lets start with the hero of our journey. Hira Ratan Manek.
"
About Hira Ratan
Manek Hira Ratan Manek was born on 12th of September 1937 in Bodhavad, India, was raised in Calicut, Kerala, India, where he had his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Kerala. After graduation, he joined the family shipping and spice trading business and continued working there until he retired in 1992.
After he retired, he began to research and study the ancient practice of sun gazing in which he had been interested in since his childhood. This method was an old but forgotten method, which had been practiced, in the ancient times in many different parts of the world. (see Sun Gazing - History)
After working on this method for 3 years, he was able to re-discover the secrets of sun gazing. During his study, he was mainly inspired from the teachings of Lord Mahavir of Jains, who was also practicing this method two thousand and six hundred years ago. Other inspirations for sungazing came from ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Native Americans.
Since June 18th, 1995, HRM has and continues to live only on sun energy and water. Occasionally, for hospitality and social purposes, he drinks tea, coffee and buttermilk. Until now, he had three strict fastings, during which he had just sun energy and only water and was under the control and observation of various science and medical teams.
The first of these fasting lasted for 211 days during 1995-96 in Calicut, India directed by Dr. C.K. Ramachandran, a medical expert on allopathy and ayurvedic medicine.
This was followed by a 411 day fast from 2000-2001 in Ahmedabad, India directed by an International team of 21 medical doctors and scientists led by Dr. Sudhir Shah (Dr. Shah's synopsis report) and Dr. K. K. Shah, the acting President of Indian Medical Association at that time. Dr. Maurie D. Pressman, MD also describes his experience with HRM in an article he wrote and later joined the team for the next observation on HRM.
After the excitement of the findings at Ahmadabad, HRM was invited to Thomas Jefferson University and University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he underwent a 130 day observation period. This Science/Medical Team wanted to observe and examine his retina, pineal gland and brain, therefore this observation team was led by Dr. Andrew B. Newberg, a leading authority on the brain and also featured in the recent movie "What the Bleep Do We Know", and by Dr. George C. Brenard, the leading authority on the pineal gland. Initial results found that the gray cells in HRM's brain are regenerating. 700 photographs have been taken where the neurons were reported to be active and not dying. Furthermore, the pineal gland was expanding and not shrinking which is typically what happens after mid fifties and its maximum average size is about 6 x 6 mm, however for HRM, it has been measured to be at 8 x 11 mm.
There have been many other sungazers who have achieved similar results and have volunteered to be tested, however due to lack of funding and other lifestyle restrictions the results have not been documented. The uniqueness of HRM is that he has surrendered his living body for observation and experiments to the scientific firmament for several extended periods of time. Although scientists and doctors have agreed that hunger is being reduced if not eliminated, due to the complexity of the various brain functions, they have not been able to explain how sungazing has such positive effects on the human mind or body, however more research is underway. ...
"
http://solarhealing.com/about/
Mr. Manek's website also gives insights into both the history and the process of Suz Gazing. You can explore the same at:
http://solarhealing.com/history/
http://solarhealing.com/process/
Visual learning is easier for me and I found a couple of interesting videos on HIra Manek and Sun Gazing. For those in a hurry, here's a 2 minute talk on Sun Gazing by Hira Manek.
HRM (Hira Ratan Manek) explains the practice of Sungazing or Solar Healing in 2 minutes
And here's an talk by Hira Manek on sun gazing. Its lengthy, a little over 90 minutes, and not always captivating. Nevertheless, it's an interesting investment of your time. Check it out.
Sun Gazing with HIRA MANEK
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