Need for Spirituality

Regular spiritual practice ensures protection from alcohol binges

A high percentage of college binge drinkers are white males under the legal drinking age of 21, according to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health. "Students today come to college expecting to drink," said Henry Wechsler, director of Harvard's College Alcohol Studies Program. "They think that's what you're supposed to do in college, and they find plenty of ways to do it." The study shows that these students find cheap or free alcohol at fraternity parties or local bars.

Mr. Wechsler's statement speaks of a very worrisome attitude in college students in America today. The fact that such attitudes are prevalent among them despite having some of the highest standards of educational facilities and other social support systems in the world, speaks volumes about the inadequacy of material things in shaping good attitudes. Only regular spiritual practice can change one's attitude effectively. It also successfully roots out the cause of binge drinking, which in many cases is spiritual in nature.

– Editor.

* If one is not currently doing any spiritual practice, or to complement one's current spiritual practice, one can begin with the simple, but powerful spiritual practice of chanting or constantly remembering God's Name according to one's religion. Chanting also acts as a useful complement to any spiritual path one may be already following. It is a practice recommended for the current times by Holy texts and Saints of all religions.

Seekers in the initial stages of spiritual practice (less than one year) can repeat The Name of the Lord as per their religion (refer to Issue 3 Clarification of Doubts section for details).
Seekers who have been doing regular spiritual practice for over a year or so can determine the appropriate chant for them from the experiment given in Issue 124, Message to Seekers section.