Birla Ghanshyam Singh - Magnet Therapy: the Gentle and Effective Way to Balance Body Systems

To the memory of the late Dr. Benoytosh Bhattacharyya, a pioneer in the field of magnet therapy, and to his beloved son, Dr. A. K. Bhattacharya, who follows in his fathers footsteps promoting the advancement of alternative medicine for the service of humanity.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ages ago, the enlightened Indian sage Kanada (the atom-eater), recognized the magical effects of attraction and repulsion among a handful of seemingly simple stones and posited that a natural energy field must be responsible for this inherent quality. Kanadas conclusions and his further theories developed ultimately into one of the six major systems of the Indian philosophy called Vaisesika (from the Sanskrit root visesus, meaning scientific knowledge).

My heart goes out to that brilliant expounder Kanada, whose enlightened curiosity and willingness to explore the power and potency of magnets, continues to provide inspiration in the emerging field of magnet therapy.

I am also thankful to many of our modern researchers and scientists, and to all pioneers of magnetic therapy, whose open-minded receptivity has brought a new dimension to this age-old therapy with the purpose of healing humanity at large. I owe a special debt of gratitude to the late Albert Roy Davis.

As a personal growth consultant, for over thirty years now, I use a variety of Vedic sciences, such as Jyotish, Samudrik Shastra, meditation with mantras, yoga, and various Ayurvedic healing techniques, to help my students and clients find balance and self-understanding in their own lives. Several years ago, I became interested in the power of magnets as healing tools. This book is the result of my queries.

I would like to thank many who encouraged me in my explorations of the subject. Firstly, Dr. A. K. Bhattacharya of the Naihati Homeopathic Clinic in West Bengal, whose groundbreaking writings and subsequent friendship have always been a beacon to my efforts.

As well, Dr. P. K. Biswas, vice-chancellor of the University of Alternative Medicine, Drs. Usha and K. K. Kapoor, Dr. Suman Motilal Shah of Calcutta, India, and Dr. Donald Lorimer have all provided, and continue to provide, inspiration to me on my magnetic quests.

I am especially grateful to my coauthor Colette Hemlin, who enthusiastically agreed to embark upon the task of putting all my notes and observations into this form you are holding in your hands now. Her energy and ever vigilant curiosity for additional research have added a profound depth to the material.

As for our magnificent editing staff, Virginia (Nazneen) Wallis, Johanne Riopel, Agnes Jacob, Victoria Ridout and Jacinthe Ct, all deserve a heartfelt thanks for their perspicacity in translating, typing, and proofreading the manuscript.

My deepest thanks to my loving colleagues, astrologer-palmists, massage therapists, reflexologists, Kathleen Keogh, Marie-Claire Sauv, Peter Keogh, Guylaine Valle, Elyise Trpanier, Grace Macklin, Denise Paris, Chandan Rugenius, and Rmi Riverin, who objectively implemented magnet tests and passed along their research results to create the foundation of this work. Special thanks to Heather Flockhart, who has coordinated for nearly two decades our magnetic research department at the Palmistry Center.

Eternal gratitude to my beloved wife Chanchala, my daughter Rekha, and sons Keero and Abhishekananda, who have always encouraged my efforts to promote self-understanding through the Vedic sciences.

Finally I am eternally grateful to my Paramguru Sri Sri Swami Yukteswarji, whose precious book The Holy Science continues to serve as a great inspiration to explore the principles of universal magnetism from the macrocosmic to the microcosmic level in all human beings; all living magnets striving for perfect equilibrium, peace and joy, within and without.

Ghanshyam Singh Birla

FOREWORD

It was indeed a great pleasure and honor to receive a request from my very good friend Dr. Ghanshyam Singh Birla to write a foreword for his new book Magnet Therapy. We have been acquainted with each other for more than two decades and I knew him to be an able astrologer and palmist but this book gives indications of his versatile genius. In spite of our academic acquaintance, we first met each other in person in 1996 during the centenary celebrations for my father Dr. Benoytosh Bhattacharyya. Dr. Birla came to attend the functions with his family and students and spent a few days with us. During this time I learned of his deep interest in the use of magnets and the result was this book. Apart from palmistry and astrology which he teaches at his Palmistry Center and National Research Institute in Canada, Dr. Birla is also very much interested in gem therapy, teletherapy, and so forth. Someday we may find a new book written by him on one of these subjects.

Some time back Dr. Birla sent me his manuscript for the new book on magnets but due to very heavy work pressure I could not write the foreword immediately or send my views on the book, for which the book was delayed. I beg to be excused by the author and also the readers for delaying the publication of such a wonderful book.

The book is very well written and contains a mine of information on the subject of magnets that is not available in other books on this subject. To understand the subject it is very important to understand the history of its origin. Magnet Therapy covers this historical aspect with a thoroughness that will interest readers.

The second chapter deals with different types of magnets, natural and artificial. Dr. Birla details the industrial uses of these permanent magnets and describes the different types for ease of understanding.

The third chapter looks at the properties of magnets and the different types of magnets. This chapter provides an academic background on the subject and will help readers understand the relative values and strengths of magnets.

The fourth chapter, Biomagnetism, describes experiments done with magnets on plants and animals by various researchers in different parts of the world. It also describes the effects of magnetism on human beings. This is a most important chapter that will give the reader insight into the effects of magnets on different human systems such as the nervous system, circulatory system, endocrine system, and so forth. This chapter will enable the reader to put magnets to practical use.

The fifth chapter provides a guide to the treatment of different ailments of the human body. By studying this chapter carefully, beginners at magnet therapy can learn specific techniques for relieving ailments.

The sixth chapter deals with the effect of magnetized water on plants, animals, and humans. Readers who want to test the effectiveness of magnets should try this simple experiment with magnetized water. It will convince everyone of the efficacy of this therapy. One should remember that the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

The seventh chapter provides case reports of patients treated with magnet therapy that will help readers to try their hands at this novel system.