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== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
Sarkar | Sarkar states that he invented the Kaosikii dance primarily with women in mind. However, he also states that the dance is beneficial for both women and men.<ref>Anandamurti, Shrii Shrii (1984). "Táńd́ava and Kaośikii" published in ''Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 22'' [[Ananda Marga Publications]].</ref> | ||
According to Sarkar, Kaosikii dance has 22 benefits:<ref>Anandamurti, Shrii Shrii (1978). "The Dance of the Expansion of Mind – Excerpt A" published in ''The Awakening of Women (a compilation)'' [[Ananda Marga Publications]].</ref> | |||
# It exercises all the glands and limbs from head to foot. | |||
# It increases longevity. | |||
# It makes for easy delivery. | |||
# The spine will become flexible. | |||
# Arthritis of the spine, neck, waist and other joints will be removed. | |||
# Gout in the spine, neck, hands and waist will be lost. | |||
# The mind becomes strong and sharp. | |||
# Irregularities in menstruation will be cured. | |||
# Glandular secretions will become regulated. | |||
# Troubles in the bladder and urethra will be cured. | |||
# It gives control over the limbs. | |||
# It adds charm and shine to the face and skin. | |||
# It removes wrinkles. | |||
# It removes lethargy. | |||
# It cures insomnia. | |||
# It cures hysteria. | |||
# Fear complexes will be removed. | |||
# Hopelessness will be lost. | |||
# It helps in self-expression and develops one’s potentiality. | |||
# Spinal pain, piles, hernia, hydrocele in men, nervous pain, nervous disability will be cured. | |||
# It cures kidney and gall bladder troubles, gastric trouble, dyspepsia, acidity, dysentery, syphilis, gonorrhoea, obesity, thinness and liver diseases. | |||
# It increases the capacity to work until 75-80 years of age. | |||
== How to perform == | == How to perform == |