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In Conclusion.
In this little book we have given you a number of simple, practical
methods of applying—the “Hindu-Yogi Water Cure,” which have been in use
in India and surrounding countries for many centuries. So simple are these
methods, and so common is their use in those countries, that the simple folk
of those lands would be greatly surprised to learn that it was necessary to
instruct anyone in their use. They regard these methods as almost instinctive,
and as natural to the race as walking, breathing, or sleeping. To think that
people should be required to be taught the natural use of water would
seem as preposterous to them as that people should need to be taught how
to breathe—and yet instruction in both of these things have been found
necessary by the Western peoples, whose “civilization” has led them so far
away from Nature that they have forgotten the first instinctive teachings of
the Great Mother of All.
We trust that you will not allow the extreme simplicity of these methods
to prejudice you against them, or to prevent your use of them. Do not make
this mistake. Trust the instinctive knowledge of these people of the Far East
who live very close indeed to Nature, and who trust to her loving teachings.
It is true that in the great cities of India the people have departed from
their ancient customs and habits, but in the country away from the cities the
Hindus live as they lived centuries ago, close to Nature and receiving her
benefits. One has to pay the price for the advantages of “civilization”—and
that price is often Disease and Weakness. But if the original Natural Methods
of Physical Well-Being are adhered to, one may have both “the penny of
Health and the Cake of Civilization.” We trust that this little book will lead
many to the right and natural path of living. Water, Air and Sunshine—these
are Nature’s three best gifts to Man. Let him appreciate them, and use them
as he should. These three Natural Remedies would almost abolish Disease,
were they properly used by the race. But at least, you may use them, whether
or not others do.
Finis.