THE
MACROBIOTIC DIET The
Masters have always stressed that food is for man and not man for food. They
have therefore advised that pure foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains and
permitted dairy products such as milk, butter, and cheese be eaten in order to
provide sustenance to the body. As you mentioned, the body being the temple of
the spirit, must be correctly maintained if the spirit is to manifest itself
in one's lifetime. I do
not advocate the macrobiotic diet that is apparently being followed by some of
the initiates and advise all those who are presently following this diet to eat
in moderation a balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy
products as referred to above. The
best thing would be follow the diet(vegetarian) which suits one. If the animals
are permitted to eat fruit, at least man, who is the Roof and Crown of all
Creation, should also be permitted to eat it. Initiates
should be guided by the Teachings of the Master only in all phases of life,
whether material or spiritual. To allow other concepts to creep in is to sully
the Teachings and confuse the initiates. If
you believe that it will help others to a correct understanding of the relation of diet to the Path, you have my permission
to publish this letter for general distribution. Second Excerpt on Macrobiotic Diet I am
happy that you have furnished complete details of the constituents of the
Satvic Macrobiotic Diet. I observe that it is a very useful diet, not only
nourishing but conducive to spiritual progress. |