Thursday, March 31, 2016

ROW Lecture Tour 2016 - Cochin

The time had come for me to move on from Kolkata to Kochi, also known as Cochin, on the south west coast in the state of Kerala. Kerala is the most densely populated state in India as well as being the richest. This is well born out by the type and size of many of the residences.


Of course not every-one lives in such opulence with most living either in much smaller homes or in high rise apartments.



This is the home of the actor and screen-writer Sreenivasan, whom I spent some time with viewing his magnificent and extensive garden which he is developing along purely organic lines.





As can readily be seen he is putting in much work in his garden.


Yours truly with Sreenivasan


Sreenavisan with his good wife.



An organic food store which is next to and part of a Pharmacists shop.


One of the really old Jak fruit trees to be seen in the area, mostly loaded with fruit. Jack fruit is commonly used as a base for curries as it readily takes on the curry flavour. Because of this it is one tree along with the mango, which is to be found in abundance almost everywhere.


This sign is written in the local language which is widely spoken in Kerala, Malayalam. As can be seen it is advertising a lecture by myself and a local Dr.


This sign is on the other side of the entrance to the restaurant at which the lecture was given.


The gentleman, his wife and daughter, along with the photo of his father who developed the retreat which he now operates as an homeopathic centre.


Walking along the railway line to the station to catch one of the local inter-city trains.


A group of local organic farmers who attended one of my lectures on organic farming and health.


A local magazine on organic methods of farming produced locally in Malaylam.



The Marari Beach Resort is a magnificent resort which has been developed along ecological lines using only organic methods. This is the dining room which as can be seen is a magnificent structure providing an  in-door, out-door experience.



The Greater Cochin Development Authority overseas the development, amongst other things, of agriculture.



This display of sunflowers and cucumbers(loaded with cucumbers) is to be found fronting the Cochin's Authority building.

















Monday, March 14, 2016

Kolkata, India

Unfortunately my time in Kolkata was very limited as I really only was able to stay two days. So along with the discussions on publication matters, and others of mutual interest, a two hour lecture was able to be arranged at the bookstore which was attended by in excess of twenty people, who, to say the least, were very enthusiastic and receptive of the message I was able to share with them on the Natural and Hygienic Lifestyle.



A great hostess and publisher, Vinita at Earthcare Books.


Sunday, March 13, 2016

2016 ROW Lecture Tour

Here I am once again, at the commencement of my annual ROW Lecture Tour, having just arrived in Kolkata, India. I will spend two days here in consultation with my publisher, Earthcare Books, and giving talks at the bookstore. There is quite a groundswell of interest in India regarding Nature Cure and Natural Hygiene, as well as Organic and Bio-Dynamic gardening and Agriculture. It is also proposed that courses on the foregoing subjects be made available to students, locally at a residential facility.

Last year discussions were commenced with the Gandhi Trust with the view of perhaps making the aforementioned courses available through their facilities. Especially in light of the fact that Gandhi was very much in favour of these viewpoints, practising, and promoting them in his lifetime through his various activities and writings. In addition, Gandhi placed great emphasis on their practise for the health of the individual,and the nation as a whole, having gained great benefit in his own life through doing so. For any-one wishing to know and read further about Gandhi"s experience, it is to be found in his autobiography,"My Search For Truth".