Jamshedpur, April 23: Padmini, a cow, was in her last stages of pregnancy. Her labour pain had almost begun in the late hours of a cold December night and the doctor was called for a check-up.
She was supposed to go through a caesarean operation early next morning. Padmini was groaning with pain when Ram, a resident of Birsanagar, helped her by giving Reiki.
The medicines did wonders as everyone could see the relief on her face and the next morning Padmini had a normal delivery. She gave birth to a healthy calf.
“Reiki or the healing touch, as it could be referred to in a layman’s language, works wonders on humans, animals and plants alike,” said Amita Singh, Reiki Grandmaster. “Over the years, residents of the steel city have started practising Reiki on pets and plants in a big way. The results have been extremely positive,” she said.
Col. P. Rane of Agrico consulted a Reiki master when his pet Dobermann refused to take food for several days. Second channel Reiki was given to the pet and within a couple of hours he was back to his normal diet.
“Reiki on humans is common, but trying it on animals was a totally different experience both for us and the pet owners,” said Manjula Prasad, a Reiki channel.
“Reiki is a treatment, which heals not only on the physical level but even on the energy, emotional, mental and spiritual level. This is one of the reasons why Reiki has an immediate impact on animals and plants,” said Amita Singh.
One may wonder as to how receptive are animals and plants to such an alternative medication. Delving into the matter, followed by a brief study, revealed startling results. Animals have shown a much faster rate of improvement, with plants following a close second and humans, in fact, emerged as the least receptive.
“Humans have the capability to think. So whenever, we give Reiki to a human, the mind begins a slight tussle — a conflict between why it is being done and how it is going to help,” said Amita Singh.
“Animals cannot express themselves the way we can and neither can they logically explain or think. They have an open mind and do not harbour any negativity. This indicates less blockage in the mind and therefore ensures a smooth flow of Reiki,” said Manjula Prasad.
Reiki has two parts, one wherein the channel could treat by touching the animals, especially pets, and the other where distance Reiki could be given to bigger animals.
“There have been instances where stray dogs and cows were given distance Reiki. Swami Gyanatmanandji of Bharat Sevashram Sangh had given Reiki to a stray cow, who had been lying by the roadside for a couple of days and seemed to be in pain. An hour after the cow walked off seemingly in a better state,” said the Reiki Grandmaster. Plants, which were almost dismissed as barren, have borne fruits after a session of Reiki. Mango, papaya and banana plants have been experimented upon with Reiki and have shown positive results.
“Owners, who are aware of Reiki themselves, usually prefer trying out Reiki before taking the pet to a vet. There is a rare example of Indira Vishwanathan, who practised Reiki on cats,” explains Amita Singh.
“Reiki does help,” she continues, “But it is advisable to consult a vet for a detailed diagnosis”. Alternative medication on animals and plants is common in the metro cities but Jamshedpur is not far behind.
Although it is evident that Reiki rules the roost, others like pranic healing, accupuncture and accupressure are yet to make waves in the animal and plant kingdom.
It is surprising that the zoo in the city, and even elsewhere, haven’t tried out Reiki. “We haven’t thought about it as yet but given the immense potential of Reiki, it will be a very nice and a unique approach,” said M.S. Jain, director, Tata Steel Zoological Park.
