Swami Rama emphasized that the purpose of life is to be free from pain, misery and bondage. That much of our suffering is self-created and 70 – 80 percent diseases are psychosomatic which originate in the mind first. Research has proved that stress is a major cause of many illnesses like headaches, depression, anxiety, heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory diseases and digestive disorders etc. and that harmony can be achieved through self discipline, healthy eating habits, yoga & meditation and creative use of emotions. Devoting a few minutes each day to such practices would help one to enhance communication skills, improve inter-personal relationships, sharpen decision-making and manage stress effectively.