Book Review
Title: Weightless:
Unburden
Author: Dr Mickey Mehta
Publisher: Popular Prakashan,
Mumbai, 2023
Pages: 240
This is not a book to be read. It is a
set of instructions that are to be put into practice if you wish to have long
life with good health. Let me tell you at the outset that practising what the
author is asking you to is going to be tough, as tough as becoming a genuine
yogi. If you want to enjoy some of the simple delights of life like a weekend
drink, then you’d better forget this book and go ahead with a wellness
programme of your choice.
This book can make you
a saint. In fact, it intends to do precisely that. In one of the last pages, introducing
the author to the readers, the book says that Dr Mickey Mehta’s vision is “Connecting
with 8 billion hearts to make wellness the religion no. 1.” Wellness is indeed
a religion in Dr Mehta’s vision.
The book starts with a
theoretical framework which is founded entirely on Indian philosophy,
essentially Yoga and allied practices. Health is not just a matter of the body,
obviously. Your mind and your soul play a crucial role in your overall wellbeing.
I am not a religious person and so when I say ‘soul’ it might need
clarification. I don’t mean soul in the traditional sense of something that survives
the body after our death. I mean something like our consciousness+. What is
that plus? I can’t explain though I know it in the core of my being. Now, that ‘core’
is the soul, I’d say.
Dr Mehta takes care of
the body, the mind and the soul. The lion’s share of the book consists of diets
and exercises that you should follow if you’re going to embark on the spiritual
trail blazed by Dr Mehta.
I’ll provide pics of a
few pages here which will speak far better than my description of the book. I
hope I’m not violating any copyright rule by doing this. If I am, I hope the
publisher or the author will let me know and then I’ll remove these pics.
Otherwise, I hope these pics will offer a clear idea to the reader about the
nature of the book.
Hari OM
ReplyDelete...I trust he put all the caveats of "consult your personal health practitioner if intending to undertake this regime"? If you are already in decent health and fitness, then all good and well... YAM xx
Religions don't need caveats.
DeleteAh, the book which tells you what everyone should eat. These always make me laugh, because at least half of what they recommend are things I cannot or will not eat. (Salad? My stomach hates lettuce. I mean, it's bad. Throwing up all night bad. Tea? I hope it's caffeine free. Otherwise, I'll have a headache all day.)
ReplyDeleteWellness is great. What works well for one person might not work for another. Allergies. Lifestyle issues. (I get irritated by books like this. Sorry for the vent.)
I didn't take the book seriously either. In fact, I found it funny in some places - the recipes, for instance - for reasons similar to yours.
DeleteOsho says "Our body is the visible soul and the soul is the invisible body" the wellness of both has become important these days with the hybrid lifestyle ! Books like this cannot be followed like hard and fast rules but trying to take what is feasible would improve the health i feel. Thanks for bringing such book out with your reviews Sir!
ReplyDeleteThis body-soul polarity is a bit outdated, isn't it, dear friend?
Deleteof course polarity is outdated sir... we have to start looking it as one
DeleteA guide to good health comes with focusing on the importance of balance, which will cover physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This can include practical advice on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and prevention care. Also, one can include tips and evidence-based practices which can make the article more engaging.
ReplyDeleteDr. Srishti
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