Divya's Method

Homeopathy is one of the few disciplines that allow us to comprehend the very source of an individual's disturbance. That source results in the myriad faces of illness in body and mind.

Divya's method, which she continues to evolve and deepen, results in exceptionally precise understanding of both the source of illness and the individual way in which symptoms are generated in each case. Her method uncovers this core understanding - the source of the disturbance which is generating the symptoms and signs of illness. This is the observation that is most needed to choose the precise remedy.

Homeopathy does not belong to the realm of anecdotal results but to that of consistent results. To be able to achieve this consistency, we, as homeopaths, need to combine accuracy with the art of tracing the disease pathology. Through the individual and the individual's life situation, we can trace this pathology to the final destination - the root of the disease, the state, the delusion, and the conflict beyond the experiences of the patient's existing reality.

Case after case demonstrates that through mastered technique, the case unfolds effortlessly, almost with a mathematical precision. There are meeting points between the patient's physical symptoms and conscious emotional state that can be mapped out. These we refer to as the "confluence points". We then use the confluence points as a springboard into the unconscious.

Through the portals of dreams and free association within the unconscious lies that delusional state and conflict that is irrational, peculiar and queer compared to the patient's reality. This state attempts to find its expression and resolution through life. Based on the patient's behaviour, this seems inappropriate. Failing this form of expression in life, the state ultimately find its expression in the material through disease pathology. Hence, to cure the disease, we must trace it to its roots.

 

Part One

Tracing the Deep Spiral of Symptoms
Truly thorough case taking involves following the spiral of symptoms. At first we move from the superficial level of expressions of the case to the deeper, but still conscious level of feelings. Then, we move onward into the subconscious realm of dreams.

Reaching the Core
However, the case does not reach its conclusion until we make a quantum leap into the most profoundly deep point of the spiral. There we reveal the innermost, core delusional state within the unconscious.

From that core state arise the more obvious expressions at the level of mind and body. Dr. Chhabra has confirmed the method of free association as a highly effective tool for taking this leap into the unconscious world of the patient.

The Confluence Point
After we attain this level of revelation, we continue on until we reach the Confluence Point. This is the meeting place for both the beginning and the deepest points of the spiral. When we understand how our patient's characteristic physical symptoms match up with their delusional state, then our case receiving is complete.

The Catch-22
From the Confluence Point we may notice an interesting theme - our patients are creating a "Catch-22" situation for themselves. This is a condition of apparently "no-choice" from which the manifestation of disease is inevitable. Disease is a state where a person feels "no choice", whereas health gives the feeling of freedom of choice.

Part Two

Finding a Poorly Represented Simillimum
Once we understand the deepest level of a case, we turn to our knowledge of materia medica and repertory. Arriving at the smillimum requires skill in choosing the rubrics that best describe the state in which the patient suffers. Even then, there are cases where the simillimum may not be adequately represented in the repertories.

We need to be able to recognize these cases and know what tools we can use to find other sources for the remedy. These tools include both new provings and insights gained from various groupings of remedies. These groups include the periodic table of the elements as well as the Families of plants and animals.

Part Three

Selecting the Remedy Potency
We have all had cases in which we feel we have worked hard enough to discover the true simillimum - and yet, the curative response to the remedy is less than satisfactory. What variable do we need to correct? Could it be that our prescription lacks the accurate simillimum potency?

The third aspect of the seminar explores homeopathic posology - accurate potency selection. This will include a discussion of LM potencies.

Part Four

Understanding the Follow-up
Dr. Chhabra will conclude with the important topic of understanding what is happening in the follow-up, with particular attention to when it is appropriate to repeat the remedy.