Abstract
The use of electronic items like computers, laptops, tablets, television, LED lights, mobile phones, microwaves, etc. are mandatory necessity of lifestyle today. Electro-magnetic radiation is emitted from the electronic devices and are very harmful to human beings its excessive use leads to growth of cancer cells. Therefore, we need to find a way out to prevent ourselves from the harmful effect EMR level at workplace and homes. It is time to adopt modern way from traditional techniques and forward a model that involves the community, with a stakeholder-focused approach. Ancient Indian scriptures have described Yagya to absorb the harmful effect of cosmic waves. Hence, in the present study, the authors have done test to find the impact of Yagya on effect of radiation on human beings emitted from electronic devices. Results of the experiment showed significant decrease in EMR with Yagya, indicating Yagya can be one of the useful solutions as non-conventional method for reducing indoor EMR level.
TopIntroduction
The modern lifestyle is the victim of hazards transmitted from the usage of electronic devices and gadgets yet, most of the people are ignorant of the fact that how harmful are the Electromagnetic Radiation emitted from essential appliances & gadgets use frequently. Few unavoidable applications of EMR are for medical diagnostic instruments, security scanning at airports and shopping malls for radars, for microwave ovens and so on. Additionally, EMR (Infra-red waves) are used in, remote controls of television, goggles for night vision etc. Moreover, radio-waves are used in radio and television broadcasts. The harmful effects of EMR over longer exposure of electronic devices are hazardous according to International Commission on Radiological Protection (Rastogi, R. et al., 2020d).
Harmful Effects of Radiation on Human Body
Low-frequency electric fields when passes through human body as on conducting materials, they interrupt the electrically charged sphere of different organs of the body causing harmful effects. It is seen that circulating currents are induced when low-frequency magnetic fields passes in the human body, (Blettner, M., et al., 2009; Rastogi, R. et al., 2020e). The power of current depends on the intensity of the external magnetic field. If the field is large, these currents can affect and stimulate muscles and nerves. The main biological effect of the electromagnetic fields is heating. In microwave ovens users are exposed to the high radiations emitted from the device (Ghoneim, F. M., et al., 2016; Alers, A., et al., 2019; Rastogi, R. et al., 2020f).
Many researches have done study to investigate whether cellular phone use is connected with an increased risk for intracranial tumours gliomas. However, the results are still not decisive. A study analysis on two case-control done by (Alexiou, G. A., et al 2015) on malignant brain tumours, that comprised 1498 cases and 3530 controls, revealed that mobile phone use increased the risk of glioma. The result analysis showed that there was increased risk of meningioma or glioma with using mobile phones for more than 10 years. IARC then classified electromagnetic radiofrequency fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans, as per the report of World Health Organization (Dongre, A. S., et al., 2017; Rastogi, R. et al., 2020g; Rastogi, R. et al., 2020l).
Table 1.
Different types of ionizing radiation and levels of penetration with shielding features
| Type of radiation | Penetrating energy | Penetrating capacity in human body | Shielding capacity |
| Alpha (α) | Low | Epidermis | Dissipates in air |
| Beta (β) | Intermediate | Soft tissue | Sheet of paper |
| Gamma (γ) | High | Bones and organs | Lead |
Figure 1. The radiation exposure level measured in millisieverts (mSv) and associated biological indices. Source (Alers, A., et al., 2019)
The measurement unit for absorbed radiation is given in sievert (Sv). Since one sievert is quite large quantity hence radiation doses normally met are expressed in millisievert (mSv) or micro-sievert (µSv) which are one-thousandth or one millionth of a sievert. For example, one chest X-ray will give about 0.2 mSv of radiation dose (Pl. refer figure 1), (Rastogi, R. et al., 2018b; (Rastogi, R. et al., 2020k).
The radiation exposure caused due to all natural sources amounts to about 2.4 mSv in a year. In residential buildings, there are radioactive elements in the air. These radioactive elements are radon (Radon 222), thoron (Radon 220) and by products formed by the decay of radium (Radium 226) and thorium present in many sorts of rocks, other building materials and in the soil. Very large source of natural radiation exposure comes from changing amounts of uranium and thorium in the soil around the world. Our body absorbs the infra-red rays present in sunlight however infra-red rays do not produce ionization in body tissue. The amount of energy essential to cause significant biological effects through ionization is so little that our body cannot feel this energy as in the case of infra-red rays which produce heat (Radiation in Everyday Life | IAEAhttps://www.iaea.org; Rastogi, R. et al., 2020h).
Figure 2. Effect of Yajna activity on diabetes control and diabetic patients
Key Terms in this Chapter
Machine Learning: Machine learning (ML) is the study of computer algorithms that improve automatically through experience. It is seen as a subset of artificial intelligence. Machine learning algorithms build a mathematical model based on sample data, known as “training data”, in order to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to do so. Machine learning algorithms are used in a wide variety of applications, such as email filtering and computer vision, where it is difficult or infeasible to develop conventional algorithms to perform the needed tasks.
Pollution: Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollution is often classed as point source or nonpoint source pollution. In 2015, pollution killed 9 million people in the world. The major kinds of pollution, usually classified by environment, are air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. Modern society is also concerned about specific types of pollutants, such as noise pollution, light pollution, and plastic pollution. Pollution of all kinds can have negative effects on the environment and wildlife and often impacts human health and well-being.
Sanskrit: Sanskrit is an Indo-Aryan language of the ancient Indian subcontinent with a 3,500-year history. It is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism and the predominant language of most works of Hindu philosophy as well as some of the principal texts of Buddhism and Jainism. Sanskrit, in its variants and numerous dialects, was the lingua franca of ancient and medieval India. In the early 1st millennium AD, along with Buddhism and Hinduism, Sanskrit migrated to Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia and Central Asia, emerging as a language of high culture and of local ruling elites in these regions.
Sensor and IoT: The internet of things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Sensors are devices that detect and respond to changes in an environment. Inputs can come from a variety of sources such as light, temperature, motion and pressure. Sensors output valuable information and if they are connected to a network, they can share data with other connected devices and management systems. They are an integral part of the Internet of Things (IoT).There are many types of IoT sensors and an even greater number of applications and use cases.
Energy Measurements: There are various kind of units used to measure the quantity of energy sources. The Standard unit of Energy is known to be Joule(J). Also, other mostly used energy unit is kilowatt /hour (kWh) which is basically used in electricity bills. Large measurements may also go up to terawatt/hour (TWh) or also said as billion kW/h. Other units used for measuring heat include BTU (British Thermal Unit), kilogram calorie (kg-cal) and most commonly Tonne of Oil Equivalent. Actually it represents the quantity of heat which can be obtained from a tonne of oil. Energy is also measured in some other units such as British Thermal Unit(BTU), calorie, therm, etc. which varies generally according to their area of use.
Ayurveda: Ayurveda system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of alternative medicine. In countries beyond India, Aurvedic therapies and practices have been integrated in general wellness applications and in some cases in medical use. The main classical Ayurveda texts begin with accounts of the transmission of medical knowledge from the Gods to sages, and then to human physicians. In SushrutaSamhita (Sushruta's Compendium), Sushruta wrote that Dhanvantari, Hindu god of Ayurveda.
Mantra: A mantra is a sacred utterance, a numinous sound, a syllable, word or phonemes, or group of words in Sanskrit believed by practitioners to have psychological and/or spiritual powers. Some mantras have a syntactic structure and literal meaning, while others do not.
Yajna: Yajna literally means “sacrifice, devotion, worship, offering”, and refers in Hinduism to any ritual done in front of a sacred fire, often with mantras. Yajna has been a Vedic tradition, described in a layer of Vedic literature called Brahmanas, as well as Yajurveda. The tradition has evolved from offering oblations and libations into sacred fire to symbolic offerings in the presence of sacred fire (Agni).
Jap: Jap is the meditative repetition of a mantra or a divine name. It is a practice found in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Shintoism. The mantra or name may be spoken softly, enough for the practitioner to hear it, or it may be spoken within the reciter's mind. Jap may be performed while sitting in a meditation posture, while performing other activities, or as part of formal worship in group settings.
Vedic: The Vedic period or Vedic age (c. 1500 – c. 500 BCE), is the period in the history of the northern Indian subcontinent between the end of the urban Indus Valley Civilization and a second urbanization which began in the central Indo-Gangetic Plain c. 600 BCE. It gets its name from the Vedas, which are liturgical texts containing details of life during this period that have been interpreted to be historical and constitute the primary sources for understanding the period. These documents, alongside the corresponding archaeological record, allow for the evolution of the Vedic culture to be traced and inferred.