He had also authored hundreds and thousands of poems dealing with philosophy and religion. Agasthiar had contributed hugely to Hindu philosophy.

Most of the Vedas, Upanishads, and other religious materials were taught in this way and the students had to memorize the verses. And then when the guru feels that the right time had arrived he used to give lectures and also engage the students in various discussions on philosophy and other related materials. The student learnt from the guru by observing him, being obedient to him, devoted to him. That is to say that the student stayed with the Guru or teacher and the studies are not with books. In those days Education means gurukulavasam. His contributions to Tamil literature are very huge in the field of Medicine, Sithandham, Vedhantham, and Physiology. Agasthiar was a Siddhar, Saint and Rishi. а®…а®џаЇЃа®¤аЇЌа®¤ а®µа®•аЇЃа®ЄаЇЌа®ЄаЇЃ а®…а®©аЇЌа®±аЇЃ (а®ља®©а®їа®•аЇЌа®•а®їа®ґа®®аЇ€ а®®а®ѕа®ІаЇ€) а®¤аЇЉа®џа®™аЇЌа®•аЇЃа®®аЇЌ.A Student by name Sundaran who belongs to Madurai in Tamilnadu had undergone his studies with guru Agasthiar in Pothigai Region. Important Guidelines to be kept in mind during the practice of Yogasanas.One should not practice the Yogasanas after roaming in hot sun and before the body heat gets stablised. One should not practice the Yogasanas after having sexual intercourse. One should not practice the Yogasanas in open places. One should not practice the Yogasanas in a place which is noisy in other words it should be done in a quiet and calm place. One should not begin to practice the Yogasanas, if he or she is mentally depressed or deeply worried about something. After doing hard, tiring physical work one should not begin the practice of Yogasanas. Before beginning to practice the Yogasanas one can take some water if required. Before beginning to practice the Yogasanas one should wear loose clothes and it should never use tight fitting clothes.

That is in other words one should not practice Yogasanas after taking food or before it is completely digested and also when he has not completely excreted the wastes.

Before beginning to practice the Yogasanas oneвЂ™s bowels should be clean and stomach should be empty.

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