Business ethics and practice

Beer Vs. Woman

2012-01-13T20:42:00.000-08:00

Most men like women. But, most men like beer too ! So, for men it becomes a rather confusing choice between women and beer ! Following is a debate, developed by the University of Mumbai, India.... to help you analyze which is better ! Here is the debate ....... A Beer is always wet, a woman is not ! 1 point for beer ! Beer is horrible, when it is hot ! 1 point for women ! A cold beer, satisfies you ! 1 point for beer ! If you come back home smelling beer, your wife can get angry at you. If you come back home smelling women, your wife will get angry for sure and she might even not talk to you again ! Draw ! ( Depends on your point of view ... ) 10 beers in a night and then you can't drive. 10 women in one night and you don't have to drive anywhere ! 1 point for women ! The older, The beer is - the better, it is ! 1 point for beer ! Many beers can make you see UFO's. Many women can make you see God ! 1 point for women ! If you ask yourself how the next woman will be, you are normal. If you ask yourself how the next beer will be, you are an alcoholic ! 1 point for women ! For a beer, you pay taxes ! 1 point for women ! If you take a second beer, the first one doesn't get angry ! 1 point for beer ! You can always be sure that, you are the first one " Opening " a beer !(hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!kamine) 1 point for beer ! If you shake a beer, after a while it calms down by itself ! 1 point for beer ! You know exactly how much a beer costs ! 1 point for beer ! A beer does not have a mother ! 1 point for beer ! You can do it if you want, but beer won't ask you to hug her for half an hour after ! 1 point for beer ! So the Score is .......... Beer beats women - 9 to 6 ! If you are a woman reading this and getting angry ........ know that a beer would never get angry ! So .......... Another point for beer ! Now the final score is .......... Beer beats women - 10 to 6

Never Cry..............................

2012-01-13T20:37:00.000-08:00

NEVER CRY FOR ANY RELATION IN LIFE BECAUSE FOR THE ONE WHOM YOU CRY DOES NOT DESERVE YOUR TEARS AND THE ONE WHO DESERVES WILL NEVER LET YOU CRY................. TREAT EVERYONE WITH POLITENESS EVEN THOSE WHO ARE RUDE TO YOU, NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT NICE BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE NICE.......................... NEVER SEARCH YOUR HAPPINESS IN OTHERS WHICH WILL MAKE YOU FEEL ALONE, RATHER SEARCH IT IN YOURSELF ......................YOU WILL FEEL HAPPY EVEN IF YOU ARE LEFT ALONE...................... ALWAYS HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN LIFE. THERE IS SOMETHING POSITIVE IN EVERY PERSON. EVEN A STOPPED WATCH IS RIGHT TWICE A DAY.................................... HAPPINESS ALWAYS LOOKS SMALL WHEN WE HOLD IT IN OUR HANDS. BUT WHEN WE LEARN TO SHARE IT, WE REALIZE HOW BIG AND PRECIOUS IT IS!................ENJOY LIFE TO THE UTMOST BECAUSE..................................IT HAS AN EXPIRY DATE..........................

Transmuting Will Power......................

2011-10-08T07:51:00.000-07:00

Transmuting Willpower.....................................................

Willpower is a pranic force which exudes out of the manipura chakra. This energy, when directed downward, can be used up through excessive reason, excessive memorization, fear and amplification of fears, anger, the perpetuation of resentment without resolution, amplified by instinctive jealousies, all of which eventually dissipate the semi-divine energy of willpower and eventually close the manipura chakra. But when this same energy of willpower is upwardly directed, it pulls memory into a purified memory, making it forget what has to be forgotten, namely wrong knowledge, and remember what has to be remembered--siddhanta, the final conclusions of the rishis who live within the sahasrara chakra, the siddhas who are contacted through great tapas.

There is no reason to believe that developing and unfolding the ten petals of the manipura chakra comes easily. To develop an indomitable will capable of the accomplishments needed as a prerequisite to make the upward climb to the anahata, vishuddha, ajna and sahasrara chakras, and to sustain the benign attitudes of humility, is certainly not an easy task. But it comes naturally to one who has attained such in prior lifetimes, an older soul, I would say. Fulfilling each task one has begun, putting the cap back on the toothpaste tube after squeezing the toothpaste on the brush, the little things, and perfecting the yamas and the niyamas, especially contentment, austerity, giving, faith and regular worship, builds this indomitable will. These are mini-sadhanas one can perform on his own without the guidance of a guru. Yes, it is the little things that build the indomitable will that dominates the external intellect, its memory and reason abilities, and the
instinctive impulses of fear, anger and jealousy. Doing this is just becoming a good person.

Willpower is the muscle of the mind. We lift weights, exercise, run a mile, all to develop the muscles of the physical body. The more we perform these practices, the more muscular we become. The process of strain reshapes the cellular properties and the structure of the muscles. Intermittent rest allows them to build up double. Strong muscles appear on the body as a result. The manipura chakra is the sun center of the physical body and of the astral body, the place where all nerve currents of these two bodies meet and merge. It emanates the power of life. It is the seat of fire, the agni homa. It is the bridge between the ultimate illumination and a prolonged, ongoing, intellectual processing of ideas, coupled with instinctive willfulness. Let there be no mistake, we must get beyond that by transmuting this tool, willpower, into mati, cognition, where its energies are usable yet benign. Therefore, the more you use your personal, individual willpower in
your religious service, in your business life, your personal life, your home life, your temple life, in fulfilling all the yamas and niyamas, the more willpower you have. It is an accumulative, ever-growing bank account.

Of course, you can lose some of it through lapses into fear, anger and jealousy, just as in an economic depression one loses money. But you can also court an inflation by seeking higher consciousness in the vishuddha chakra of divine love through the anahata chakra of direct cognition, through understanding the oneness of a well-ordered, just universe, both inner and outer.

Divine Source.

Team work............................Make it Happen

2011-10-08T00:17:00.000-07:00

Team work.................Make it Happen

If between friends and partners we were geese..............

.Ah!

The next season,when you see the geese migrating,going to a warmer place,
to sort the winter...

Pay attention that they fly in a “V” formation Maybe you will be interested in knowing

Why they do it this way...................

By flying in a “V” formation....The whole flock increases the flight efficiency by 71% Compared to just one bird flying alone.

Lesson 1:

Sharing the same direction and working as a team, get us to the destination quicker and easier. By helping ourselves, the accomplishments are greater!.

When a goose leaves the formation..He feels the resistance of the air and the difficulties of flying alone....Then, he quickly comes back to the formation to take advantage of the the flock’s power in front of him ..

Lesson 2:

By staying in tune and united beside those who are going in the same direction,the effort will be less. It will be easier and pleasing to reach the goals,

Everyone will be inclined to accept and give help.When the leader goose gets tired of flying...... He goes to the end of the “V” formation.While another goose takes the lead.

Lesson 3:

To share the leadership,There must be mutual respect between us all the time...Sharing the hardest problems and tasks..Gathering our abilities and combining our faculties,talents and resources….

The geese flying on a “V” formation, they quack
to encourage to the ones in the front.In that way, they keep the same speed.

Lesson 4:

When there is courage and encouragement,the progress is greater..A timely word of encouragement,always motivates, helps and strengthens..It produces the best of benefits...

When a goose gets sick, is injured or gets tired ,And he must leave the formation...Other geese leave the formation too,and they fly with him to help him outand protect him.They remain with him until he dies or he is able to fly again.They reach their bevy or they just make another “V” formation.

Lesson 5:

Let’s stay beside each other no matter what the differences.Specially in times of difficulty and great challenges..If we bond together and support each other..If we make true the spirit of teamwork..Regardless of our differences, we can rise to meet our challenge.If we are aware of the feeling of sharing............................

LIFE WILL BE EASIER AND THE PASSING OF YEARS...............................................

MORE FULFILLING ..MY FRIENDS AND PARTNERS...LET’S BE LIKE THE GEESE!!!

A Crash Course on Leadership...................

2011-10-08T00:13:00.000-07:00

A Crash Course on Leadership..........(Not Applicable to Political Leadership)

The 10 most important words . . . What can I do to help you be more
successful?

The 9 most important words . . . I need you to do this, and here's why!

The 8 most important words . . . That's my mistake and I will fix it.

The 7 most important words . . . My door is always open to you.

The 6 most important words . . . Let's focus on solving the problem!

The 5 most important words . . . You did a great job!

The 4 most important words . . . What do you think?

The 3 most important words . . . Follow my lead.

The 2 most important words . . . Thank You!

The MOST important word . . . YOU!

What is simplicity.....................

2011-10-08T00:10:00.000-07:00

What is Simplicity??......................in simple words .... by JK.

Peace is Simplicity.Happiness is Simplicity. Simplicity is beauty.Loving and Caring is SimplicityChoose a day as your "Day of Simplicity." Speak little, and listen with attention.......i.e simplicity
Do something incognito and nice for a person you are close to. i.e.simplicity.

Eat simple and natural food. i.e simplicity.Create time periods for not doing anything – just walk, look around, live the moment........simply....i.e simplicity

Have your mind open to a more profound and silent sensitivity.i.e simplicityAppreciate each scene and each person as they are. In the evening, write down your discoveries. Observe the state of your mind. i.e.simplicitySimplify your needs and wants and thereby simplify your living.i.e. simplicity.And be a part of "Simplicity blog" of my friend Trevor Gay and continue to associate with the Blog.

JK

Its all about Hinduism..................

2011-10-02T04:11:00.000-07:00

Its all about Hinduism .................

Hinduism is a religion with various gods and goddesses. According to Hinduism, three Lords rule the world. Brahma: the creator; Vishnu: the preserver and Shiva: the destroyer. Lord Vishnu did his job of preserving the world by incarnating himself in different forms at times of crisis.

The three Lords that rule the world have consorts and they are goddesses. Consort of Brahma is Sarasvati; goddess of learning. Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi; goddess of wealth and prosperity. Shiva's consort is Parvati who is worshipped as Kali or Durga.

Along them there are a number of other gods and goddesses. To name a few of them, there is Ganesh, who has an elephant's head and he is also a son of Shiva and Parvati. Hanuman, who is an ape. Surya, Lord of sun. Ganga Ma, goddess of river Ganges. Samundra, Lord of the sea. Indra, king of the gods ( but he isn't an important god). Prithvi, goddess of earth. Shakti, goddess of power. The Hindus call their goddesses 'Ma' meaning mother.

Some gods have more than one name. Shiva is also known as Shankar, Mahadev, Natraj, Mahesh and many other names. Ganesh is also called Ganpati. God Vishnu incarnated 9 times to do his job and in his every appearance he had a different form which are also worshipped as gods. Among his appearances, he appeared as Rama, Krishna, Narsimha, Parsuram and Buddha. Krishna also has different names, Gopal; Kishan; Shyam and other names. He also has other titles with meanings like 'Basuri Wala' which means the flute musician and 'Makhan Chor' which means the butter stealer. There are also gods who can change their forms, for example: Parvati can change into Kali or Durga.

Not all of these gods are worshiped by all Hindus. Some Hindus worship only Vishnu. Others worship only Shiva. Others worship only the goddesses and call these goddesses collectively as Shakti meaning power. Many of these goddess worshipers worship Parvati in her images as Kali or Durga. People who worship Shiva or Vishnu also worship characters and images connected with these gods. Vishnu worshipers (Vaishnaites) also worship his appearances. Shiva's worshipers (Shaivites) also worship images of bull called Nandi, who was Shiva's carrier and a unique stone design connected to Shiva. There are also Hindus who worship all the gods. There are some gods who are worshiped all over India like Rama and Krishna and other gods who are worshiped more in one region than the other like Ganesh who is worshiped mainly in west India. Hindus also worship gods according to their personal needs. People who engage in wrestling, body building and other physical sports worship Hanuman, who in Hindu legends was an ape with lot of physical strength. Businessmen worship Lakshmi, goddess of wealth.

Though Hindus worship different idols, many Hindus believe in one God and perceive in these different gods and goddesses as different faces of the same one God. Others believe that idolatry is the wrong interpretation of Hinduism.

Hindus believe in reincarnation. The basic belief is that a person's fate is determined according to his deeds. These deeds in Hinduism are called 'Karma'. A soul who does good Karma in this life will be awarded with a better life in the next incarnation. Souls who do bad Karma will be punished for their sins, if not in this incarnation then in the next incarnation and will continue to be born in this world again and again. The good souls will be liberated from the circle of rebirth and get redemption which is called 'Moksha' meaning freedom. Hindus normally cremate their dead ones, so that the soul of the dead would go to heaven, except in a few cases of Hindu saints, who are believed to have attained 'Moksha'.

The main Hindu books are the four Vedas. They are Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. The concluding portions of the Vedas are called Upanisads. There are also other holy books like Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharta etc. The different gods and goddesses in the Hindu mythology are derived from these books. Ramayana and Mahabharta are the most popular Hindu books.

The main story of Ramayana is the story of Lord Rama. Rama was born in a royal family and was suppose to be the king, but because of his step- mother, he was forced to exile from his kingdom for fourteen years. During this period his consort Sita was kidnapped by a demon called Ravana, who was king of Lanka. Rama with the help of his brother, Lakshman, and an army of monkeys under the leadership of Hanuman, rescued Sita. Many Indians believe that the present day Sri Lanka was then the kingdom of Lanka.

Mahabharta is a family epic. In this epic the Pandva family and the Kaurav family who are cousins fight with each other for the control over a kingdom. Kaurav family, which consisted of 100 brothers rule an empire. The five Pandva brothers ask for a small kingdom which belongs to them. The Kauravs refuse to give the Pandvas the kingdom so there is a war between the Pandvas and the Kauravs in which it is believed that all the kingdoms of that period in India took part. In this war the Pandvas, with the help of Lord Krishna won the war. Before the commencement of the war, while the two armies are facing each other, one of the Pandva brothers Arjuna gets depressed. Arjuna is depressed because he has to fight against people whom he knows, loves and respects. At this point Krishna, (who was also a king of a kingdom, and participated in this war only as the chariot driver for Arjuna) convinces Arjuna to fight. Krishna lectures Arjun about life, human beings and their religious duties. He explains to Arjun that he belongs to a warrior caste and he has to fight for that's his destination in this incarnation. Those chapters in the Mahabharta which are Krishna's discourses on religious philosophy are called Bhagvad Gita. Because of it's importance the Bhagvad Gita is considered as a separate holy book. Another Hindu holy book that deals with religious duties is 'Law of Manu' or the 'Dharma Shastra'.

In the wars that occur in the holy books, as in Mahabharta, the different sides had different war weapons which had characters similar to modern day war weapons. In some stories the traveling vehicles were normally birds and animals. But these animals and birds had features similar to modern day aircrafts. There were even aircrafts with over velocity of light. The main war weapons were bows and arrows. But these arrows were more like modern missiles than simple arrows. These arrows were capable of carrying bombs with destructive power similar to modern day chemical, biological or even atom bombs. Other arrows could be targeted on specific human beings. There were even arrows capable of neutralizing other arrows, similar to modern day anti-missiles.

Hindus have many holy places. Badrinath, Puri, Dwarkha and Rameshwaram are four holiest places for the Hindus. Other holy places are Varanasi, Rishikesh, Nasik, Pushkar, Ujjain and other places. Some rivers are also holy to them. Among them are Godavri, Yamuna and above all Ganges which the Indians call Ganga. Another holy river is Sarasvati and it is invisible. Hindus also worship and respect some animals and birds like cobra, apes, peacocks and cow. Hindus also respect some trees and bush trees. The famous and the most respected bush tree is Tulsi.

Some of the Hindu customs, which exist or existed, do not have their bearing in Hindu scriptures but became part of Hinduism in different ways and fashion. For example, the Hindus see in cow a sacred animal. Religiously there is no reason to see cow as sacred and it is believed that cows were made 'sacred' to prevent their slaughter during periods of droughts and hunger. Cobra worship also is not found in Hindu scripts. This custom became part of Hinduism when some Indian tribes who use to worship cobra adopted Hinduism. Burning of the widow on the dead husband's pyre also has no religious justification. This custom, outlawed in 1829, was probably brought to India by the Scythians invaders of India. Among the Scythians it was a custom to bury the dead king with his mistresses or wives, servants and other things so that they could continue to serve him in the next world. When these Scythians arrived in India, they adopted the Indian system of funeral,
which was cremating the dead. And so instead of burying their kings and his servers they started cremating their dead with his surviving lovers. The Scythians were warrior tribes and they were given a status of warrior castes in Hindu religious hierarchy. The different castes who claimed warrior status or higher also adopted this custom.

There are four castes in Hindu religion arranged in a hierarchy. The highest caste is Brahman, and they are the priest caste of Hinduism. After them are the Kshatria, who are the warrior castes. After them are the Vaishya caste , who are business people. And after them are the Sudra, who are the common peasants and workers. Below these four castes there are casteless, the untouchables. The four castes were not allowed to have any physical contact with the untouchables.

Each caste is divided into many sub-castes. The religious word for caste is Varna and for sub-caste Jat or Jati. But sometimes in English the term caste is used in both cases. Religiously, people are born in a caste and it cannot be changed. Each caste has some compulsory duties, which its members must do. Each caste has professional limits which decides what profession each caste can follow. Each caste members can have social relations only with its caste members. Religiously this includes marraige and even eating only with caste members. Please note that socially the caste system is different from the religious form of caste system.

How did Hinduism originated is a difficult question. The accepted theory is that Hinduism was evolved after the historical meeting between the Aryans and Dravidians. Some claim that Hinduism is mainly an Aryan culture whereas the others claim that it is mainly a Dravidian culture. Religiously the Vedas were given by Brahma.

Before Hinduism there existed another religion in India called Brahmanism and its followers were called Brahmans. The Brahmans were the spiritual and moral guides of the Indian society. The members of this religion were a close sect and others could not join it. The Brahmans slowly started accepting others into their religion and so was created Hinduism which included in it the customs which were not part of the Vedas. One of the reasons the Brahmans accepted others to their religion was the fear to loose their status as moral guides to priests of a new religion that started in India, namely Buddhism. The Brahmans even accepted Buddha as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and part of his teachings and philosophy like non-violence into their religion

Brain craves unhealthy food.................

2011-10-02T04:08:00.000-07:00

Brain craves unhealthy foods when sugar levels fall..........

Unable to resist the urge to eat When blood glucose levels fall, the brain starts to crave high calorie foods,particularly in those who are already overweight, research suggests.............

The craving comes from an area of the brain involved in regulating emotion and impulses, and the ability to resist the desire to eat is lost.

In the study, the researchers manipulated blood sugar levels of obese and non-obese volunteers using intravenous infusions.

Changes in blood sugar levels were monitored while the participants were shown pictures of high calorie foods such as burgers, chips, chocolate and ice cream, low calorie foods such as broccoli, fruit, salads and bean sprouts, and items that were not food.

As this was happening, the scientists scanned changes in their brains using functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI).

When glucose levels fell, two 'reward' areas of the brain - the insula and striatum - were activated, inducing a desire to eat.

But, another area of the brain - the prefrontal cortex -which usually prevents impulsive behaviour, appeared to lose the ability to inhibit the urgent 'eat' signals being generated in the striatum.

Researchers said the weakened response was particularly striking in the obese volunteers when they were shown pictures of high calorie foods.

Dr Kathleen Page of Yale University, who co-led the study, said:.........
"Our results suggest that obese individuals may have a limited ability to inhibit the impulsive drive to eat, especially when glucose levels drop below normal."

Researchers suggested that maintaining stable glucose levels by eating healthy foods such as complex carbohydrates and fruit and vegetables may help people maintain a healthy weight.

The study is published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Working with Life.............

2011-10-02T04:05:00.001-07:00

Working with Life.......

There's no sense in blaming the mountain for being too high. Instead, find a way to climb it.

There is nothing to be gained by blaming your troubles on the turn of events. That only makes the troubles worse.

Circumstances are not stacked against you, unless you imagine them to be. Instead of blaming life for how it goes, adapt and respond positively to whatever happens.

The setbacks you encounter are what they are. Those setbacks have no choice, but you do. You can choose to let them pull you down. Or you can choose to let them provide you with a positive way forward.

Instead of imagining that life is working against you,imagine yourself to be working along with life. And youll find much more of it going your way.

Management Lessons.....................

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Management Lessons...... [Hilarious but True!]..............
Lesson 1:

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.

Before she says a word, Bob says, ‘I’ll give you $800 to drop that towel.’

After thinking that she has a chance earning $800 within a minute, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.

The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, ‘Who was that?’

‘It was Bob the next door neighbour, she replies.

‘Great,’ the husband says, ‘Did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?’

Moral of the story:
Do not share any critical information unless you understand the need of opposite person. It may or may not help him but surely won’t help you.

Lesson 2:

A priest offered a Nun a lift.

She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, ‘Father, remember Psalm 129?’

The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.

The nun once again said, ‘Father, remember Psalm 129?’

The priest apologized ‘Sorry sister, but the flesh is weak.’

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, ‘Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.’

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

Lesson 3:

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

They rub it and a Genie comes out.

The Genie says, ‘I’will give each of you just one wish.’

‘Me first! Me first!’ says the admin clerk. ‘I wantto be in the Bahamas, driving a speed boat, without a care in the world.’

Puff! She’s gone.

‘Me next! Me next!’ says the sales rep. ‘I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.’

Puff! He’s gone.

‘OK, you’re up,’ the Genie says to the manager.

The manager smiles and say, ‘I want those two back in the office after the lunch-time.’

Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4:

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him,‘Can I also sit like you and do nothing?’

The eagle answered: ‘Sure, why not.’

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson 5:

A Turkey was chatting with a Bull.

‘I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree’ sighed the Turkey, ‘but I haven’t got the energy.’ ‘Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?’ replied the Bull. They’re packed with nutrients.’

The Turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave her enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, she reached the second branch.

Finally after a fourth night, the Turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree..

She was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot her out of the tree.

Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won’t help you stay there for long.

Lesson 6:

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and she fell to the ground into a large field.

While she was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on her.

As the frozen bird laid there in the pile of cow dung, she began to realize how warm it was.

The dung was actually thawing her out!

She lays there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.

A passing cat hears the bird singing and comes to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug her out and ate her.

Morals of the story:
[1] Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
[2] Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
[3] And when you’re in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!

You may never see tomorrow..............

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You may never see tomorrow.................

You may never see tomorrow; there's no guarantee........
And things that happened yesterday belong to history.
You cannot predict the future, You cannot change the past.
You have just the present moment, must treat it as last.
You must use this moment wisely for it soon will pass away,
And be lost to you forever as part of yesterday.

You must exercise compassion, help the fallen to their feet,
Be a friend unto the friendless, make an empty life complete.

The unkind things you do today may never be undone,
And friendships that you fail to win may never more be won.

You may not have another chance on bended knee to pray,
And bend your knee and thank God with humble heart for giving you this day.....A Good Day.

Phrases of wisdom.................

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Phrases of Wisdom..........................
1.Life would be perfect if :............
Anger had mute button,
Mistake had back button,
Hard times had fast forward button and
Good times had pause button.

2. Difference between Einstein and Karunanidhi..........

Einstein believed everything is relative
while Karunanidhi believes relatives are everything.

3. A bird asked Bee you work so hard to make honey and people steal, don’t you feel bad?............

Bee said that I don’t feel bad as they can never steal my art of making honey.

4. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

5. Tongue weighs practically nothing, but only few people can hold it.

6. The happiness of our life depends upon the quality of our thoughts but quality of our thought depends on the people we have in our life.

7. We get lot of unconditional love when we are born,
and lots of unconditional respect when we die.
We just have to manage the time in between.

Speak as if the entire world were but a single ear intent in hearing what you say.And so in truth it is.

Do as if your every deed were to recoil upon your head. And so in truth it does."

Difference between Men & Women...........

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Differences between MEN & WOMEN.........

WHO'S WHO................

If Laura, Suzanne, Debra and Rose go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Suzanne, Debra and Rose. If Mike, Charlie, Bob and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla, Peanut-Head and Scrappy.

EATING OUT................

When the bill arrives, Mike, Charlie, Bob and John will each throw in £20, even though it's only for £32.50. None of them will have anything smaller, and none will actually admit they want change back. When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

MONEY...............

A man will pay £2 for a £1 item he needs. A woman will pay £1 for a £2 item that she doesn't need but it's on sale.

BATHROOMS................

A man has six items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a washcloth and towel from the Holiday Inn. The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man would not be able to identify most of these items.

ARGUMENTS................

A woman has the last word in any argument. Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE..............

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

SUCCESS..............

A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE............

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't. A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change and she does.

DRESSING UP.....................

A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail. A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL..................

Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed. Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING............

Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favourite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams. A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY...........

Any married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing.

Biggest Difference Between Men and Women...................

Will you marry me? I think she has humor

Success is a Choice....................

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Success is a Choice.........

Success is not a secret. It is a choice that is made over and over again.

Success is not something that can be denied to you.
It is something that you can always choose to accept.

How do you accept success? You accept success by making the effort instead of making excuses.

You accept success by taking responsibility instead of counting on someone else to do it for you.

You accept success by being truthful with others and, just as importantly, with yourself.

You accept success when things get tough, by being positive and innovative instead of becoming despondent.

You accept success by being who you are and by contributing what you can,rather than pretending to be someone else.

Every day you can choose either to accept success or to just let it pass you by.

With each thought, each word, each action, choose to accept success.

The world is your Mirror.........

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The World is Your Mirror..................

The good you find in others, is in you too.
The faults you find in others, are your faults as well.
After all, to recognize something you must know it.

The possibilities you see in others, are possible for you as well.
The beauty you see around you, is your beauty.
The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are.

To change your world, you must change yourself.
See the best in others, and you will be your best.
Give to others, and you will give to yourself.
Appreciate beauty, and you will be beautiful.
Admire creativity, and you will be creative.

Love, and you will be loved.
Seek to understand, and you will be understood.
Listen, and your voice will be heard.
Teach, and you will learn.

Marriages........a heavenly affair...............

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Marriage a Heavenly Affair & Costly Fair?

Marriages are made in heaven' is what most Indians believe and to celebrate this heavenly affair, Indians spend a lot and they do it in style. In fact, Marriages in India have created a market of their own and has become a potential business for many that can be passed on from father to son. But with soaring inflation and growing expenses, families are now compromising on the scale of the marriages.

The pomp and show with which marriages were performed has lost its sheen and has become a more toned down ceremony. Families of Brides and Bridegrooms are turning out to be stinger to cut down on their budget the expenses. "People are now more cost conscious these days because they're worried about the economic slowdown",

"I'd say I've seen people pull back by about 15 to 25 percent in terms of how much is spent on a wedding in comparison to last year,". More than calling it a heavenly affair , marriages in India have been branded as a costly fair because every thing in the ceremony comes with a price tag prohibitively expensive starting from the holy man, the 'purohit' to the laborers who decorate the Hall etc.

The 'holy' men too have hiked their prices. Purohits are charging anything between 5,000- Rs 10,000 for performing a wedding. "The wedding season is the only time they earn a substantial sum as their cost of living too has gone up, It's estimated that over 15 million weddings take place in India every year, providing work for businesses ranging from wedding planners in fancy hotels to the bustling streets and alleys of Mumbai's flower markets. But because of the economic crisis, cost consciousness is creeping in to these celebrations, and affecting all sectors of the wedding industry.

Another sector that is cashing on in the price hike is the beauty industry. Beauty parlors in the city are charging anything between 3,000- 8,000 for 'bridal make-up' which might or might not include bridal mehendi. Bridal mehendi is charged anything between 800 to 1500. "For a middle class bride spending so much on bridal makeup and mehendi sounds too lavish.

For the lower middle class and the poor, impending marriages in the family are looked upon as a threat to their existence. "they couldn't afford to perform their daughter's wedding. So got her married in the mass weddings organised by charitable and like religious organisations.

A software engineer, whose sister got married in April of 2008, feels that it's high time the bridegrooms realize how heavy the cost of performing a marriage is. Her cousin who got married in 2007 spent nearly 2 lakh less than what they did this year. "The amount charged by the photographer and videographer apart from the floral decorators was overpriced," she says.

In an interview with Karishma Vaswani, Business correspondent of BBC News, Rajesh Rataria said that "Couples are being more careful these days", he says. "I've seen a 35% drop in business in terms of expensive honeymoon packages."

"It's not that young married couples aren't travelling, it's that they're choosing less expensive packages." "Whereas before you'd see a lot of young people head off to the Caribbean or to Europe right after they got married, now people are staying closer to home, choosing Singapore or Malaysia instead." "Everyone's worried about saving money - no one knows what's in store next year," he said.......................Still this affair and fair goes on and on.

A Cup of Youghurt a day..................

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A cup of yoghurt a day... . is a way of keeping the doctor away.

Research proves that yoghurt is not just a food Accompaniment, a dessert or merely a diet food. There is growing Evidence to show that it is packed with microscopic warriors - Beneficial bacteria that are essential for good health. It is also a nutritional goldmine.

According to the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, a cup of yoghurt (250 mg) contains 370 mg of calcium (compare that with 300 mg in 250 ml of milk). This is 30-40 per cent of most adults' daily needs.

Besides, at eight grams of protein per cup, yoghurt meets 20-25 per cent of an adult's average daily needs. It is also a good source of Vitamin B (including folacin) and phosphorus. And, a cup of yoghurt contains 250 mg of potassium - almost as much as a banana does.

"If you want to have your own stockpile of B vitamins without having to buy them, eat yoghurt. By a strange chemistry, it sets up an efficient little factory in the intestinal tract and manufactures B vitamins for you," says PratimaKaushik, chief dietician at the Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Delhi.

Besides, yoghurt also provides lactic acid, which aids protein, calcium and iron assimilation. For those on a low-calorie diet, yoghurt is a boon in any case. "Easily available anywhere, it is a snack that tastes great at any time of the day; it is low in calories and can be sufficiently filling when combined with a high-fibre vegetable or fruit," says Dr Shikha Sharma of Clinic deRejuvenation, Delhi.The benefits of yoghurt go beyond its nutritional value and low-calorie appeal.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in an article published in 2000, says, "Increased yoghurt consumption may enhance the immune response, which would in turn increase resistance to immune-related diseases."In addition, yoghurt plays an important role in restoring the digestive tract to its normal condition after a course of antibiotics.

"The drugs often wipe out every bacterium in their path, good and bad, altering the natural balance of the digestive tract.When harmful bacteria dominate the intestine, essential nutrients are not produced and the levels of damaging substances like carcinogens and toxins rise. By killing the harmful `bugs', Yoghurt helps maintain a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria," Says Dr Mridula Chichra, a Delhi-based gynaecologist.

In the Indian context particularly, doctors and practitioners of alternative medicine often recommend yoghurt to patients recovering from diarrhoea, and help ease other intestinal tract ailments.

Elixir for women...................

Women stand to benefit immensely from yoghurt. For instance, women are often prone to vaginal candidosis, which causes itching and possibly a thick, white discharge.

The risk of this infection increases during pregnancy, diabetes or when a woman is on birth control pills. "Eating yoghurt that contains natural bacteria and yeasts helps re-establish the Equilibrium," says Pratima.

A study conducted by E. Hilton et al (Annals of Internal Medicine) in 1992 found that yoghurt consumption decreased vaginal infections three-fold. "A particular feature of vaginal infection is the reduction or absence of lactobacilli in the vaginal flora. Yoghurt is full of lactobacilli, hence the logic in its use," explains Dr Mridula.

Then of course, there is osteoporosis, especially in women. Studies have shown that most people consume far less calcium than the recommended daily levels, which could cause osteoporosis. While there are many calcium supplements that are not readily or effectively absorbed, yoghurt provides an excellent source of easily absorbed calcium.

That's not all. Daily consumption of yoghurt also helps improve complexion, making it more radiant.

A word of caution, though. The fruited varieties of yoghurt are high in calories, even though it has a low-fat profile. "The jams and fruit concoctions added for flavour can dump in as much as seven teaspoons of sugar per cup and more than double the calories. So go easy on these, particularly when calories are a concern," says Dr Shikha. If you want a fruit flavour but do not want to lose out on calcium or gain calories, mix chopped fruit with yoghurt. You'll get all the calcium, and also the extra vitamins and fibre from the fruit.

However, to be effective, yoghurt must contain sufficient amount of`live' lactic cultures, meaning it must be `fresh'. Make it at home, is Dr Shikha's advice. Or, when buying it, look for packing as close to the date of manufacture as possible to get maximum beneficial bacteria. She adds, "Always keep it cold, as the helpful bacteria in yoghurt cannot withstand high temperatures."

Cucumbers.....................Know this

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Cucumbers........................... know this.....

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin And your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber React with the aluminium to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been Used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick Meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have Enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its Chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also Repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, Creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new Mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a Slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds To eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth Responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a Slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove Years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm You fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly Use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids Have used to decorate the walls!!

Father & Son........................

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Father and Son.....................Reality Revealed.........
An 80 year old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45
years old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.
The Father asked his Son, "What is this?"
The Son replied "It is a crow".

After a few minutes, the Father asked his Son the 2nd time, "What is this?"

The Son said "Father, I have just now told you "It's a crow".

After a little while, the old Father again asked his Son the 3rd time,

What is this?"

At this time some ex-pression of irritation was felt in the Son's tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff. "It's a crow, a crow".

A little after, the Father again asked his Son the 4th time, "What is
this?"

This time the Son shouted at his Father, "Why do you keep asking me the
same question again and again, although I have told you so many times 'IT
IS A CROW'. Are you not able to understand this?"

A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old
tattered diary, which he had maintained since his Son was born. On opening
a page, he asked his Son to read that page. When the son read it, the
following words were written in the diary :-

"Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a
crow was sitting on the window. My Son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a Crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times. I did not at all feel irritated I rather felt affection for my innocent child".

While the little child asked him 23 times "What is this", the Father had
felt no irritation in replying to the same question all 23 times and when
today the Father asked his Son the same question just 4 times, the Son felt irritated and annoyed.

So.....................................

If your parents attain old age, do not repulse them or look at them as a
burden, but speak to them a gracious word, be cool, obedient, humble and
kind to them. Be considerate to your parents.From today say this aloud, "I
want to see my parents happy forever. They have cared for me ever since I
was a little child. They have always showered their selfless love on me.

They crossed all mountains and valleys without seeing the storm and heat to make me a person presentable in the society today".

Say a prayer to God, "I will serve my old parents in the BEST way. I will
say all good and kind words to my dear parents, no matter how they behave.......................& always bear in mind that....................

“LIFE DOESN'T COME WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOK. THAT'S WHY WE HAVE A FATHER"

You are indeed blessed one.....................

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YOU ARE INDEED BLESSED ONE.........

If you wake up this morning
with more health than illness,
you are more blessed than the
million who won't survive the week.

If you have never experienced
the danger of battle,
the loneliness of imprisonment,
the agony of torture or
the pangs of starvation,
you are ahead of 20 million people
around the world.

If you attend a prayer meeting
without fear of harassment,
arrest, torture, or death,
you are more blessed than almost
three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator,
clothes on your back, a roof over
your head and a place to sleep,
you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank,
in your wallet, and spare change
in a dish someplace, you are among
the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If your parents are still married and alive,
you are very rare person,

If you hold up your head with a smile
on your face and are truly thankful,
you are blessed because the majority can,
but most do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them
or even touch them on the shoulder,
you are blessed because you can
offer God's healing touch.

If you can read this message,
you are more blessed than over
two billion people in the world
that cannot read anything at all.

You are so blessed in many ways
you may never even know..............or aware of

Top Five Regrets

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Top Five Regrets - Very Interesting....Worth Pondering Over !!!

By............BronnieWare

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives.

People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I learned never to underestimate someone's capacity for growth. Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.
When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:

1.I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. It is very important to try and honor at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it.

2. I wish I didn't work so hard. This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence. By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.

3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result. We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Often they would not truly realize the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying. It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip. But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It all comes down to love and relationships in
the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks, love and relationships.

5.I wish that I had let myself be happier. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.

Life is a choice........

It is YOUR life.

Choose consciously.

Choose wisely.

Choose honestly.

Choose happiness...........&

You only LIVE once, LIVE Happily.......Once is enough.

Building Trust essential.............................

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Building trust essential amongst collegues for Organisational & Self Growth..............

BUILDING trust and credibility in the workplace is as important as performing well in your job. When your employers can trust you and your credibility factor is beyond doubt then you have arrived! Though attaining trust and credibility can be difficult losing it is just as easy. So you will have to be careful not to lose these qualities, which can spoil your reputation in the organisation.

Here are some pointers on how to build these qualities at your workplace and also some pitfalls to avoid:

Share Information................

The first point is to share information with others and give the full information. For this you will have to be frank and forthright in whatever you divulge to others. When you are frank in telling what you know and what you want to others, you gain the trust of others. If you are not, then people will find it difficult to trust you because they would think you are hiding something from them.

Even if you cannot divulge certain information, be sure to explain the reason to others. They will accept this more positively but if you are evasive or silent on the matter nobody will trust you.

Be open and receptive to others ideas..............

The second point is to be open and receptive to the ideas of others. This is difficult because people who believe they are open-minded often find it difficult to accept the ideas of others if they are contradictory to theirs. So it is important not only to seek the views of others but also look at them objectively if they are in conflict with yours.

Dont Be A YES Man or Yes Woman.................

Being a "yes" man or woman to your boss will not put you in the boss' favour but rather will make the boss perceive you as someone who cannot support his/her own views and someone who has no individual views. On the contrary if you can stand up for your views you will gain trust and respect from the management.

Keep commitments....................

If you can keep up to the commitments you have made to others like replying to a colleague's mail or helping another with a project then you are seen as a dependable person, one who can be trusted. Instead if you are always thinking of excuses to break promises and commitments your credibility factor comes down. Take the help of another person or put in extra hours but see to it that your promises are kept.

Solid Work and Solid Statements..............

Building trust is not only to do with your personal reputation but also related with your work. You will gain the trust of your employers and will be given more responsibility when you can back your statements and decisions with solid data. This will earn you the reputation of an individual who does research before stating or doing anything.

Avoid Gossip...........

Losing trust can be easy if you start backbiting about others at work and gossip about co-workers. This can hamper your trust factor. If you have anything against any co-worker it is better to confront them directly, you will win the trust and respect of others because of your courage.

Admit mistake............

When you commit a mistake it is always better to admit it openly than trying to hide it or defend yourself. Admitting a mistake shows your human vulnerable side and will automatically win you the empathy and trust of others but if you try to cover up or hide them then your credibility is at stake.

Ask for feedback .....................

Another tip to gain trust is to ask for feedback from others and, more importantly, act on it. If you especially as a manager are known to accept feedback for personal improvement then your credibility factor will go up. But if you do not act or react to the feedback then others will not trust you to give you their views.

Keep Secrecy................

Lastly, if someone wants to give you some information but do not want you to divulge it to anybody then the best reaction would be to either keep the promise of secrecy or else to express your inability to keep your promise. If you break your promise then your trust factor takes a plunge.

Remember these tips if you want to build your trust and credibility factor at the workplace. Trust can be the most important factor that can get you ahead in your career.

Accept Change with a smile...............

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Accept Change with a smile..............

Sooner or later you'll experience A crisis in your life, And how you meet it will determine Your future happiness and success.
Since the beginning of time, Everyone has been called upon To meet such a crisis.A closer look will show you That most "crisis situations" Are opportunities to either advance Or stay where you are.

In fact, most changes in your life Will take place out either"inspiration" or "desperation."

Whatever comes your way, Give it meaning and transform it Into something of value. Your personal growth is the process Of responding positively to change.

A precious stone cannot be polished without friction,
Nor humanity perfected without trials.

First Thing First........

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First Things First:...............

Prioritizing All the Things You Have to Do

We all have many things on our list to do and there doesn't seem to be enough time and energy to get it all done. Prioritizing is a way to solve this frustrating problem. Prioritizing is about making choices. Here are ideas to help you prioritize.

1. To prioritize effectively, you need to be able to recognize what is important. The important (high priority) tasks are based on what you value and those that help you achieve your goals and provide meaningful and rewarding long-term results. As you perform different tasks, think about where they fit on your priority list.

2. Making a list of all the tasks that need to be done is a good way to begin prioritizing. Prioritize the items on the list by using the ABC method to rank your priorities. For example, Priority A: Must Do (crucial tasks and commitments to do today), Priority B: Should Do (important things that do not need to be done today), and Priority C: Nice to Do (least urgent tasks).

3. Do not think of your priorities as just jobs that need to be done. As you remind yourself to direct yourself to the most important tasks first, you will find yourself letting go of tasks that really didn't need to be done at that time. For example, what's more important? Helping your child with homework or getting a load of laundry done?

4. Also take note of the difference between tasks that you NEED to do and those that you WANT to do. Deciding the order in which you prioritize tasks means you start with the needs first and move to the wants afterwards.

5. It has been said before, but learning to say 'no' is important. Try focusing on the important things that will get done because you used that little word to decline a task that was not a part of your priorities. What are some of the things you should say 'no' to?

6. Interruptions are a normal part of life. If you deal with a lot of interruptions in your life, this can put a damper on your priorities. Learn to limit the number of interruptions in your life.

7.Delegating tasks to someone else is a way to free up some of your time for the jobs that are important for you. It may be tempting to take over if the work is not being done quite to your liking. However, you have to learn that done doesn't have to be perfect. Good enough is often just fine--like allowing your child to fold the laundry, even if it's not perfect.

8.Work on overcoming procrastination. Procrastination can waste a lot of valuable time that could have been used for working on your priorities. When you catch yourself procrastinating, be sure to make the effort to take that first step toward completing the task at hand. Taking that first step will help get the ball rolling toward completion.

9.When you prioritize unplanned activities, keep in mind your goals and rely on your instincts. Your effectiveness in prioritizing in these situations depends on the clarity of your goals.

10.When prioritizing, you need to be able to separate the tasks that need doing from the busy work that tends to eat away at your time. Many tasks that fill up your day may not need doing at all or could be done less frequently. Determine what that busy work is in your career and your life.

11.Priorities change as life changes. Revisit and update your priorities on a regular basis.

12.Keep in mind that everything in your life cannot be a priority. There are many important things that will compete for attention over your lifetime and that there are not enough hours in that lifetime to give attention to everything that is good and worthwhile. You have to be selective.

13.Develop systems to help keep things running smoothly. Many times that can be accomplished by using a personal calendar. In family settings, a master calendar is helpful.

14.Keep the option of 'buying time' in mind. If you have an extremely hectic schedule, it may be reasonable to buy time by selecting goods and services that save you from investing time. For example, paying a neighbor to mow your lawn is one way of buying time. What are other ways you can buy some time?

15.Use technology to help you prioritize tasks. Sometimes an important task can be done more quickly with the use of technology. Instead of meeting an appointment in person, can you do it through a conference call or by e-mail?

16.When prioritizing, make sure to include deadlines for each task. It will make tasks easier to prioritize and give you more focus.

17.Last, but certainly not least, you also need to be one of the priorities you set for yourself. It is important to take care of you and make time for yourself.

Organizing Your Life...............

How do you organize your life when you have so much to do and so little time?...................By proper planning delegation.

This too shall pass..................away

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This too shall pass............. away.

Just sit silently and evaluate your own life. "This too will pass." Think of the moments of joy and victory in your life. Think of the moment of Sorrow and defeat. Are they permanent ?......NO..... They all come and pass away.

Life just passes away. There is nothing permanent in this world. Every thing changes except "The law of change". Think over it from your own perspective. You have seen all the changes. You have survived all setbacks, all defeats and all sorrows. All have passed away. The problems in the present, they too will pass away. Because nothing remains forever nor can remainfor ever. Joy and sorrow are the two faces of the same coin. They both will pass away.

You are just a witness of change. Experience it, understand it, and enjoy the present moment.....................as..........................They too shall pass away...................& and no one can conquer "LAW OF THE NATURE............
Therefore..........

"Do things rightfully, gracefully, confidently &
articulately, and to end up successfully- this will
gratify many and astonish the rest."

Self Limiting Beliefs..............

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Self Limiting Beliefs............

Self-limiting beliefs are based on fears and doubts that hold You back from doing things you want or need to do. These Negative thoughts dwell on your lack of ability, limited smarts Inferior looks, or, substandard skills and creativity. In other Words, they see your potential as a glass half empty.

When you doubt yourself, you give power to these beliefs.The more you repeat those beliefs in your head the more Powerful they become.

One of the most important decisions you can make is to
Challenge those self-limiting beliefs, to refuse to accept them As the truth. Self-limiting beliefs exist only in your mind. The Reality is that you have talent, intelligence and the creativity To do great things.Believe that as truth, and your life will change forever!

value in Giving...........

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Value in Giving........

There have been times When the kindness of another person has changed your life for the better. And it's easy to see that kindness has the power to reach far beyond itself.

In the most difficult of moments kindness heals and re-assures. Kindness gives comfort and hope where there was none before. Kindness can inspire confidence. It changes for the better The perspective of those it touches.

When you seek to make a difference kindness is a great place to start.
Just the simple desire to give it Is all you really must have.

So give kindness freely and without hesitation. Whether you get it back does not really even matter for its true value is in the giving.

Live with kindness and you'll always see life's very best possibilities. For in kindness is the heart of who you truly are.

Follow these simple principles in your life.......

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Follow these simple principles inyour life..............

1.Don't expect perfection from yourself nor from any one else.

2.Perfection does not exist in this imperfect world.

3.You have to do your own growing,no matter how tall was your father.

4.Look at the life through "windshield", not through "Rear view Mirror".

5.A certain amount of care, comfort,pain or trouble is necessary for every man at all times.

6.Many great things can be expressed in a simple world such as Freedom,Justice,Honour,Duty,Hope.

7.The simple things are always hard.

8.He who hides reality, and always wants to be seen as perfect, easy going etc. will be accumulating tons of weight.

9.Don't look where you fall,but where you slipped.

10.If you are heading in the wrong direction,, you are allowed a "U" turn.

11.Be nice to people on your way up, because you will need them on your way down.

12. Always keep in mind of those who show you encouragement when you are down

13.While seeking revenge, dig two graves,one for yourself.

14.Let all your words be kind and you will always hear kind echoes as kindness is the oil that takes friction out of life.

15.People may doubt what you say or what you are, but they will believe what you do.

16.While you meet something beautiful, the first thing you do is to share it with your near and dear any where

Your Vision.................

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"If your vision is for 1 year plant Wheat.
If your vision is for 10 years plant Tree
If your vision is for Life plant& maintain Relations."

Abhivadhaye................Humour

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Subject: Abhivadhaye... : Humour..............

This is yet another fine humourous piece of writing, obviously, by a Kerlite Iyer settled in the US. To get the right flavour one should be familiar with the peculiar accent the Keralite Iyers speak Tamil in, as the dialogue at many places is in Tamil but written in English. Though I've translated the dialogues into English for the benefit of non-Tamil readers, I am afraid it may not convey the essence and flavour of the mail.

This would also give you in a nutshell an insight into the journey -

and progress - of poor Iyers from their tiny hamlets in Kerala to Chennai, Mumbai, Calcutta and finally now to the US.

The story is akin to that of Pilgrim Fathers, the original Britons and other Europeans who sailed for and made permanent settlement in the US.
Cris iyer
America Gothrasya..

Middle class Kerala Iyers have lot in common with gypsies. "Udhara Nimitham" they travel to far way places. Srinivasan, armed with a certificate in typewriting & Pitman's short hand, few pencils and borrowed twenty -thirty rupees , would reach Madras(now Chennai ) Central and wire home - " Arrived safe - send Padhu ". By the time his brother Padhu - Padmanabhan - is able to muster enough money for his emigration, Srini would have located a small room in Triplicane or Mylapore , the house owner willing to overlook double occupancy for an additional one rupee. Not only that, he would have secured a job and also would have enrolled himself in night college for higher studies. Later Padhu would reach Madras and wire for Rangu, Ranganathan, their athai's son. This migratory chain has improved lot of struggling families financially and has helped to provide a better launching pad for their children.

Once a gypsy always a gypsy. The children of these emigrants to Chennai, Mumbai and Calcutta have the nomad bug in their blood. So if they seek greener pastures elsewhere, the fault is not in them but in their genes. Most of the second generation of Iyers- boys & girls are in the States. This dawned on me when I attended a marriage in Chennai recently.

Gone are the days when " mamas' used to discuss A.G's office, audit reports, superiority of PPF over LIC for saving , procedures for getting MIG houses allotted, carnatic music & cricket, though not necessary in the same order. Gone too are the days when "Mamis' used to discuss kanjeevaram saris, ' vishesham ' (ceremony) or the lack of it for all recently married girls around them, cookery & their child prodigies - again not necessarily in the same order.

Now the gents discuss Computers, US economy vis-a-vis Indian economy, Clinton, Tiger Woods & baseball while the ladies debate on what they would have done to Clinton if they were in Hillary's shoes. Not only the topics of conversation has changed but also the attitudes.

I was surprised to see my " Ammanji " (nephew) in Levis jeans and Bradford shirt. All through his service in GIC he had attended his office in dhothi and slack shirt -always white.

" Enna Ammanji, rombha change ayutele ?"(Hey, nephew, u hv changed a lot!) I asked him.

" Dressaa! Yellarum kekhara. OHIO poiruthena, pazhkamaittudhu . Pullayandaan chonnaan- appaku ithuthan nanarukunu. Nee America poyirukoyo. You've to go & see. What a country , I say. Ange yellarum start counting with the thumb. Nammala mathri chinna veralalla. What saving of energy. I say. (O, this dress? Everyone keeps asking me – had been to Ohio - son says this dress will be ideal for kaka. Have you been to America ? – u hv to go & see. What a country. There everyone counts with their thumb like we do with our fingers)

" Parukutti enke iruka ". I enquired about his daughter. (Where’s ur daughter, Parukutti?)

"She's in Washington. Mappilai vandhu Compaq le irukkan. Ava angaye veedu vankiyachu. House documents vandhu one single sheet of paper thaan. Ingamathri papdakettu alla. Nee veedu vankinatha chonnale. Evalvu achu? " (She’s in Washington. Son-in-law is working for Compaq. They have bought a house there – and the document consists of a single sheet! – not like the pack of papads we have in India. I’m told you too have bought a house – how much did you pay?)

" Ten lakhs " I said.

"Oh! Just one million ! " said Ammanji with a typical American shrug.

His wife joined us. I observed that she has come back to sari from 18 muzham (half a yard) and there was slight tinge of lipstick. Knowing well that she had, years ago, starved Ammanji for a whole day, just because he accidentally rubbed against a lady in 29C Perambur Bus, I needled her.

" Enna Mami, Clinton Eppadiirukkar. " (Hello, Aunty, Hows Clinton?)

" Aanglaana konjamellam irukkathaan irukum. Ithelaam poi perisakkindu. Hillarye othuporatha ivangluku ethuku impeachment vendi kidaku. Saniangal ". (Males will always be males – a reference to Clinton’s affair with Monica – people should not make too much noise about it. When his wife Hillary has forgiven him, why the bast.rds are talking about his impeachment?)

I moved away and joined my Athaan, whose son was also in the States. He too had just returned after visiting his son and was extolling the virtues of American system to a group ,who was hanging on to each of his words. " Brahmaopadesam- 2000 ". Perhaps.

"....they value time. Nammalamathiri vettipechu onum kidayathu. There, you cannot even walk into your son's house without appointement. Son vanthu pathi nallakum officeke pogamattan. Lap tople work panni he will connect it to his office computer. Zoom ..... . Data ellaam anke poaychu. Son ippo Pennsylvanialeyakum. Aduthu transferundu. Oregon ku poran. Pakkamthaan. Kerala-Tamilnadu mathiri. " (They value time and don’t while away their time like we do. There, you cannot even walk into your son’s house without appointment. My son doesn’t go to office but will work from home on his laptop and zoom! and the data all transferred. Son is in Pennsylvania but is likely to be transferred to Oregon shortly, very
close to each other like Kerala-Tamil Nadu)

While the children are busy creating computer history in America, their parents are keeping themselves busy changing American geography!

Somebody was nudging me from back. It was my cousin Seshu. Dr. Seshadhri, in fact. His father, a rice merchant, had purchased him a medical degree from Patna Medical College. Since they are only enquiring into fodder scam, his medical degree is safe. For the time being. Though wealthy by birth and not dependent on his profession for lively hood, he was not in his elements when I last met him. The joke then going round was that, his patients used to insist that his compounder see them and used to take his prescriptions only if the compounder approved.

Today he looked very radiant.

"Ennadda, neeyum Americava" I asked. (Hey, you too are in America?)

"Nee onnu. Nan ippo specialist akkum " (you dunno, I’m a specialist)

"Enna Patna le M.D ium vikkaraala ". I couldn't resist. (Why, in Patna, even MD degrees are sold?)

" Kindala !. Inge vanthrukkale. Pathiperuku ethathu America connection iruku. Meethi padhiku vaytherichal. America poga mudiyalayenu. They are my patients. I specialise in " American Heartburn ". Ennodu clinic nee ippo parukanam. Ore American ambience than. Visitors roomle koodi SPAN magazine thaan padikka vechirukken. Nan ippo Glaxo, Boots onnum ezuthardhuille. American Remedies mathramthan. Nalla busy. Full tight work." (Poking fun at me! Half my relatives have some America connection, and the rest have heartburn they couldn’t make it. You must see my clinic – it has an American ambience – you will find SPAN magazine in visitors room. Now I don’t prescribe Glaxo or Boots medicines – but only American Remedies. Very busy, full tight work)

I met our family priest. " Ponnuku kalyanamaacho " (your daughter is married now?)I enquired.

" Onnum sariyayitulle. Ethaadhu case irundha chollu ". (No, nothing has worked out. If you have a boy known to u, let me know)

" Oru case irukku. Anal ashtasahasram akkum ". I said. (Yeah, I know of a case, but his gothra is Ashtashastram)

"Aiyo yo. Vendam. Vendam . Nangal Vadamalakkum. Brihacharanthukukoodi ponna kudupen. Eightthousandku matten". He said with great disdain. (Aiyyayyo! Shucks, no, no, we don’t accept a boy other than from our sub-sect, Vadamal.)

"Pullai America le computer engineer akkum".I threw a bait. (The Boy is a computer engineer in America – I threw a bait!)

There was a long pause. " Kadal kadantha sub-sect/ gothram onum parukandanu Periyavale chollirukar. Nee jathakam vangitha ". (We have come crossing the seven seas – even the learned ones have said we need not bother about gothram and sub-sect being in agreement.

Perhaps America might unify the divided and subdivided Iyers. Don't be surprised if your grandson comes back, says his Abhivadana sloka

"Abhivadaye,.... America Gothrasiya.. .

Trust your assertiveness...........

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Trust your assertiveness..................

When you trust your assertiveness, you have the Ability to express yourself and the ability to Communicate your feelings, wants and needs. You areLess dependent on others and more in control of your Own life.

When you assert yourself, you make your own Choices. You make room for your confidence to Explode. Practice confident assertion by saying,
"Yes" to the things you want to do and, "No" to the Things you don't.

Don't be afraid or feel guilty for asserting yourself.You have nothing to lose. You will only become Stronger and more self sufficient, and in turn your Self respect and self worth will shine!

Do not postpone your Happiness........

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Happiness.....................Do not Postpone yours.

We postpone our Happiness........"I will be happy when the house loan is paid off,when we go to Bali or Hawaii for vacation,when I find a better job etc.

We look back to the past and say........"If I have known today was going to be so awful, I would have been happy yesterday.

Happiness is not a WHEN............Happiness is a NOW.

Lots of people will tell..........."I will be happier if my job was easier". But when work get easier, they quit and look for another challenge.

The truth is we love challenge,Let's stop kidding ourselves! Nearly every job is repetitious.

Often the secret of enjoying a job is not to challenge your job,but to change your ATTITUDE.

According to Law of Progress, everything has UPs and Downs and nothing travels in straight lines. This applies to your own progress in any project. Keep your eye on your target,keep putting in efforts and you reach the target despite the UPs and Downs.

Successful people realise that they reach their goals by continuously correcting. Get "off course" correct and get back "on course".......Ships do it, Rockets and missiles do it...........CORRECT-CORRECT-CORRECT-.

The key to happiness is not that you never get upset,frustrated or irritated.....................but how quickly you decide to SNAP out of it.

And....................................................................
happiness is not dependent on your circumstances or your bank balance........but is a daily every minute decision.

Join the Queue...........

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Join the queue ...............For Lighter Vein reading pl

A man was leaving a cafe when he noticed an unusual funeral. A funeral coffin was followed by a second one. Behind the second coffin was a solitary man walking with a black dog. Behind him was a queue of 200 men walking in single line. The man couldn't stand his curiosity. He approached the man walking with the dog,

"I am so sorry to disturb you, but I've never seen a funeral like this with so many of you walking in single line.”

"Whose funeral is it?"

The man replied, "that first coffin is for my wife."

"What happened to her?" .

"My dog attacked and killed her."

"Well, who is in the second coffin? "

"My mother-in-law. She was trying to help my wife when the dog attacked and killed her also."

A thoughtful moment of silence passes between the two men.
Then the first one asks in excitement , "Can I borrow the dog?"

The man replied, "Join the queue"

Old but still holds...........................

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Old but still holds!..........................True

Marc Faber comment on US economy............Pl read

Investment analyst and entrepreneur Dr. Marc Faber concluded his monthly bulletin (June 2008) with the Following:

''The federal government is sending each of us a $600 rebate. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money goes to China. If we spend it on gasoline it goes to the Arabs. If we buy a computer it will go to India. If we purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. If we purchase a good car it will go to Germany. If we purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy. The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it on prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in US."....................and now from JK............

The Americans think they are too great, contrary to the fact.Let them judge as to what they are????

Beautiful Sayings................

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Beautiful Sayings.......................................

"The greatest gift you can give some one is your time,
Because when you are giving someone your time,
You are giving them a portion of your life
That you will never get back."

We love ourselves even after doing many mistakes.Then how can we hate others for their one mistake.

Think before you hate someone or hate yourself.

The greatest advantage of speaking the truth is that you don't have to remember what you said.

If your eyes are positive you would like all the people in the world.But if your tongue is positive all the people in the world like you.

Life is about the art of drawing without an eraser, so be careful while taking decisions about the most valuable pages of your life.

I met money and said why everyone runs behind you, you are just a piece of paper........... Money smiled and said of-course I am just a piece of paper, but I haven't seen a dustbin yet in my whole life.

Life is like a coin. Pleasure and Pain are the two sides. Only one side is visible at a time. But remember other side is also waiting for it's turn.

If you like someone, show it. It will be sweeter then telling. But if you don't like someone. Just tell it. It will be less painful then showing it.

Love doesn't start in morning and end in evening.
It starts when you don't need it and ends when you need it most.

What's greater than mom's love?

Which pillow is better then Mom’S lap?

Which company's better then friends?

There are some things in life with no substitutes.
Love them forever.

A CUTE STORY:........................................

A man daily sent a rose to his wife. One day he died, but his wife still received roses. She asked the floweriest. He said, your husband paid advance for your whole life.....................And Remember..............................

"If You have to see the INVISIBLE, you have to do the IMPOSSIBLE and it is POSSIBLE."

MORAL: Love someone forever.

A boy loved a girl so much. One day he proposed her. But she refused.Still he was not sad. His friends asked him, didn't you feel bad? He said,.................

why should I feel? I lost the one who never loved me. But she lost the one who really loves her.

Effective Action...............

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Effective action..............

Stop sitting around wondering if this will work out or ifThat won't work out. Get busy and find out for yourself.

Stop wishing that you had more to work with. You have more Than enough to get started in this moment.

Once you start, once you make that first effort, you'll be Able to tap into the power of momentum. The initial results You get will enable you to make the next effort.

Quit worrying about not having enough time, for that
Worrying itself just wastes your precious time. Simply and Gratefully make use of the time you have, and you'll always Be making progress.

Put thought into your efforts, but don't make your thoughts A substitute for your efforts. Get busy and put your best Thoughts into effective action.

Give your best to this day, give your best to the effort, And good things will come from it. Though it won't always be The way you expect, you will always find ways to create Real, unique value and richness in your life.

FATHER.......A Highly Significant Concept &..........

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“LIFE DOESN'T COME WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOK. THAT'S WHY WE HAVE A FATHER"

"FATHER"...............Is a highly significant concept..............

Something Reality ,interesting and may add up to your
creative thinking.............

Seek the Blessings of your Father or Father's Father and Resolve your Problems Miraculously

Father's Day is not simply about taking your father to dinner or sending flowers with a cute greetings note. FATHER IS A HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT. He stands for the person/Personality who caused your birth and the mother co-created you and carried you. The cause of course goes to the Father's sperm. The yogi of India goes beyond the sperm. They go to the soul.

Of your father and your father's father and his father and so on. In other words you are a representative of your father's family tree. Whether you accept or not,this is the truth. Like the biological genes there are genes from the soul. It is important to understand the metaphysics of the soul lineage and the dynamics that goes with it.

When a soul leaves the body, it still lives in the astral plane invisible to naked eyes. It still visits the earth plane to take care of or sometimes to harm its own children. A person's well-being is dependent on his/her relationship with the ancestors who have passed on and moved into the astral plane but yet keep visiting him constantly. The secret of success or failure is dependent on this metaphysical reality.

In one word the final message is, make sure to receive the blessings of your father, grandfather or great grandfather during the Father's Day. It really means a lot. If your father is alive, spend some time with him and be nice to him even though it may be difficult in some cases. If you think it is really difficult to do anything with your father at least help him indirectly offering Tarpanam to your father's father or the great - great grandfather. Every emotion and thought you go through is greatly influenced by your soul lineage...................AND YOU HAVE GOT TO BELIEVE IT.

Your Life..................

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Your Life..................

We are each of us born into this life with a particular purpose,
or mission, A gift to give the world.

We will find that whatever is our passion is generally
That which is related to our purpose and for which we have a
particular gift To develop and share.

We all have dreams and wishes. Unless we do
Something about them, that is exactly what they remain.
It is action that Brings our dreams and wishes to life.

We can do this by setting goals And taking it step by step until our goals are realized. Never be daunted By those who would discourage you.
Listen to and act on your inner voice,
Let your life be an adventure! . After all, it is your life!

Warren Buffet & his .......................

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Warren Buffet and his 5 BHK home.......................

Quick-quiz. Match the place of residence given below to the following men.
World's Richest Man Carlos Slim
World's Second Richest man Bill Gates
World's Third richest man Warren Buffet
World's Fourth richest man Bernard Arnault
Where do they stay?

World's Largest House
World's 2nd largest house
World's 3rd largest house
World's 4th largest house

Answer: None of the answers given above matches the place of residence of the men given above. Isn't that so odd? The richest men not living in the biggest houses. Then, what is the use of having so much money?

The shocker: The 3rd Richest man in the world stays in a five bedroom house brought in 1958 and that today is valued at around USD 700,000 (although this works out to Rs 3.5 crore if we take the current exchange rates, it is only around a crore in PPP terms). Today almost 10% of Indians would be having a house in excess of Rs 1 Crore.
So does that mean that Warren Buffet is a miser? With over $50 Billion in wealth, he still stays in a 53-year-old house that too with "just" five bedrooms. He surely must be bluffing about his wealth, because, we know for sure he is not bluffing about the house! Or is he? Well not at all. His known public wealth is 50 billion dollars and growing.

So why does the world's third richest man stay in such a small house?
No, Warren Buffet is not stingy or miserly by any means; not anyone who donates 30 Billion to charity can be one. Rather, he has mastered the art of creating wealth.

Wealth is not created just by investing, but, also by avoiding unnecessary expenses. It's not called stingy, rather, it's called Frugality. This frugality has helped him grow his wealth year on year.

His logic is simple: An extra ten rooms in the house is not going to create any major difference to him. However, the same money if invested rightly (of which he is a master) can be made to grow to probably ten times the same amount.

Yes, it is not easy for all of us to be like him. Others might say that he can "afford" to be frugal because he already has so much wealth and does not need to worry about anything else. True, but he has stayed the same way even when he was poor!

If Warren Buffett can do it on such a large scale, we can at least do it on a smaller scale. The secret lies in falling in love: In love with growing wealth. If you can fall in love with the happiness that one gets by seeing his wealth grow, you will automatically start repelling the evil twin: spending.

Initially it may be very difficult and you may not even be able to follow. But, once you get accustomed to it. you realize that the pain of sacrificing current consumption is much smaller as compared to the thrill of creating long term wealth. The 20,000 Rupees saved by going for a simple phone (rather than a gold studded one) can in the coming years grow into Rs 200000/- and give you the power to be a giver.

The fundamental is to make sure we give priority to the needs and minimize the wants...................................... Happy frugality.

Bill gates though of "Art of Living" A Loving Read.....

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Mr. Bill Gates showed to the entire World, How technology can help shape up lives and many Brahmins in IT fields owe it to him for their successes.

His thoughts are REAL ART OF LIVING tips!

~ Bill Gates ~

This should be posted in every school / kid's bedroom.
Love him or hate him , he surely hits the nail on the head with this!

Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about eleven (11) things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world doesn't care about your self-esteem.The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school.You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss

Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity.

Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping:They called it opportunity.

Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault,so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills,cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room..

Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer.*This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters.You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF.*Do that on your own time.

Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life.In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds.Chances are you'll end up working for one..
If you can read this... Thank a Teacher.

If you can read this in English... Thank a Soldier!

And for life and everything else you have... Thank God!!
Now... think about this and smile if you agree and please pass this on to.......

all your near and dear ones.

Lord Dakshinamoorthy............

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Lord Dakshinamurthi........The Universal Guru

Sloka on Lord Dakshinamoorthy .........................

"Gurave Sarva Lokaanaam
Bhishaje Bhava Roginaam
Nidhaye Sarva Vidyaanaam
Dakshina Moorthaye Namaha"

Meaning: ...................

I salute God Dakshina Moorthy (Shiva in Guru form) who is the Guru of all the worlds, the One who cures the disease of worldly existence and who is wealth of all knowledge. .........................................AND

In Hindu tradition, a particular name and form to this aspect of Ishwara as a bestower of Jnana, the Ultimate Guru,is given as Lord Dakshinamurti.

The symbolism associated with His name and form is well-known as follows:

The entire manifest Universe is represented in His form in a eightfold aspect (yasyaiva murthy ashtakam).............................
The body or idol itself represents Prthvi or earth.

He has a different earring on each ear representing both the male and female aspects.The Ganges on his head represents water.The damaru in one hand represents space or akasha.The headband bandhana that ties the hair reveals the presence of vayu or wind. The flame in one hand represents of course fire or agni.

On the head is the Sun one one side representing all the luminous bodies, on the other the crescent moon representing all the planets and satellites.
The four disciples represent Sanaka and other jivas who first receive the teaching.

The vedas on one hand represent the shruti, the pramana, the means of knowledge, and the japamala represents the sadhana for attaining the right preparedness of mind and intellect without which the knowledge cannot take place.

Obstacles (apasmara) to this knowledge (raga,ddvesha,kama,krodha) represent the figure under his foot whom he (effortlesslly) vanquishes.

Go Ahead..................

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Go ahead..........

There are no limits when you trust yourself."

Think about the most self-confident people you know.

What is it that makes them that way? Self-confident people don't second-guess their capacity to succeed, nor do they wait for others to encourage them.They trust their own abilities to do what needs to be done.Stop waiting for others to tell you what you can do.Start putting your faith in your own strengths and talents.

Instead of questioning whether you can reach your goals, move forward with conviction and confidence.You have incredible gifts.If you allow yourself to follow them, youll achieve great things.

Go ahead........................And..................

Follow your abilities.They will lead you upward on a path that is has no limits!

Difficulties..................

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Difficulties..................

Difficult challenges can come into your life when you least expect them,and when you can ill afford them. Yet there they are, bullying their way into your world.If you try to ignore them or deny them, they just get bigger and more problematic.

The more you let them worry you and get you down, the more helpless they make you.A life full of challenge is often stressful and uncomfortable, but it is vastly better than the alternative, which is a life full of nothing. Your own particular challenges may seem extremely unfair, and they probably are. But that doesn't make them any less real, nor does it make you any less obligated to confront and endure them.

Accept the challenges when they appear, and you're well on the way to overcoming them. Though they bring disruption and pain, they also bring growth and power. Sometimes what is best for us, is not what we would choose.

Life is difficult and in it we find unimaginable joy. Accept it all and live it for all it's worth.

Power of Peace.........

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Power of PEACE...................

Put the power of peace into your thoughts. Feel the power of Peace throughout your life.

When your thoughts are focused on conflict, those thoughts
Are in conflict with each other. That drains their power and Effectiveness away.

Instead of looking for excuses to be in conflict, think of Reasons to be at peace. Instead of always striving to get an Advantage, allow the ultimate advantage of peace to easily And naturally flow from your center.

Your true purpose is not in conflict with anything. Though You will always face challenges, you never have to fight.For you can meet those challenges with love and grace and The positive power of peaceful purpose.

Instead of getting Caught up in the conflict, with the power of peace you can Find a positive way to successfully move beyond it. No one can take peace away from you when you step forward And offer it first. Keep peace in your thoughts, and put Real, meaningful power in your life.

Guru Slokas (Hymns)...............

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Intellectual Mantra..............

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" Intellectual MANTRA "................

In a Restaurant, suddenly a cockroach flew from somewhere and sat on a lady standing a little away from the table.

She started screaming out of fear. With panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group got cranky to what was happening. The lady finally managed to push the cockroach to another lady in the group.

Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama. The waiter rushed forward to their rescue.

In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter.

The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behaviour of the cockroach on his shirt.

When he was confident enough, he grabbed and threw it out with his fingers.

Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering:

- Was the cockroach responsible for the ladies' histrionic behaviour?

- If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed? He handled it near to perfection - without any chaos or drama.

- So, it was not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed them.

Please also realize , it is not the shouting of your father or scolding of your boss that disturbs you, but it's your own inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturb you.

Similarly, it's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs one, but one's inability to handle the disturbance caused in mind by the traffic jam that disturbs.

More than the problem, it's our own reaction to the problem that hurts us!

The Take-Away......................

- The women reacted but the waiter responded.
- We need not react in life; we need always respond.
- Reactions are instinctive; responses are intellectual.

If you Judge people, you have no time to love them.

Secret of Success.................

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To consult your conscience..................

Sit quietly and calm the mind, allow peace to fill your heart and then place a ? before your conscience, your innate wisdom.Then let go and listen for a response. Be patient and there will be a response;...........

Often when you have stopped wanting it and when you least expect it!.......and that's the power of conscience.

Consult your conscience........

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Ladder of achievement

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Ladder of Achievement..............

100% I did

90% I will

80% I can

70% I think I can

60% I might

50% I think I might

40% What is it?

30% I wish I could

20% I don't know how

10% I can't

0% I won't .........................And...................

No matter how dark the situation, Let's always hold on to the steady
light of hope.

Worth Reading &.................

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Worth Reading.......& Remembering.

NO POINTING FINGERS..........

A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a
successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?"
The father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticize your wife for
her shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind
that because of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a
better husband than you."

We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are
afraid of losing face. Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he
would look around to find a scapegoat to point the finger at. This is
the start of a war. We should always remember that when we point one
finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.
If we forgive the others, others will ignore our mistake too.

CREATING PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS?..........

A person visited the government matchmaker for marriage, SDU, and
requested "I am looking for a spouse. Please help me to find a
suitable one." The SDU officer said, "Your requirements, please." "Oh,
good looking, polite, humorous , sporty, knowledgeable, good in
singing and dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home
during my leisure hour, if I don't go out. Telling me interesting stories when I need companion for conversation and be silent when I want to rest."
The officer listened carefully and replied, "I understand you need a
television."

There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between a
blind wife and a deaf husband ,because the blind wife cannot see the
faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of
the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting stage and
dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the
excitement of love wears off, they wake up and discover that marriage
is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins.

NO OVERPOWERING................

Many relationships fail because one party tries to overpower
another,or demands too much. People in love tend to think that love
will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad habits after
marriage. Actually, this is not the case. There is a Chinese saying
which carries the meaning that........................

"It is easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character."

It is not easy to change. Thus, having high expectation on changing
the spouse character will cause disappointment and unpleasantness.

It would be less painful to change ourselves and lower our expectations.

RIGHT SPEECH.................

There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that

"A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation."

Many relationships break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each other,we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.

A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction site.
A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted,"Hi, Emily! Remember
me? We used to date in the secondary school." On the way home, her
millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me.Otherwise you
will be the wife of a construction worker." She answered ,"You should
appreciate that you married me. Otherwise, he will be the millionaire
and not you."

Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad relationship. It's like a broken egg - cannot be reversed.

PERSONAL PERCEPTION................

Different people have different perception. One man's meat could be
another man's poison. A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the
way home,a boy commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them ride on
the donkey?"Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the
donkey. He walked besides them. Later, an old man saw it and
commented, "The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride
on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this, the wife
quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey.

Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, "How can
the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman."
The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey.
Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can you
hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing
that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey
and carried it on their shoulders.

It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a narrow bridge, the
donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell
into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will
everyone condemn you. Never in the past, not at present, and never
will be in the future.

Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear..

BE PATIENT...............

This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of
his home to admire his new truck. To his puzzlement, his
three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of
the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the
little boy's hands into pulp as punishment. When the father calmed
down, he rushed his son to the hospital.

Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he
finally had to amputate the fingers from both the boy's hands. When
the boy woke up from the surgery & saw his bandaged stubs, he
innocently said, " Daddy,I'm sorry about your truck." Then he asked,
"but when are my fingers going to grow back?" The father just couldn't reply

Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or you
wish to take revenge. Think first before you lose your patience with
someone you love. Trucks can be repaired.. Broken bones & hurt feelings
often can't. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between
the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater
than revenge.

People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions
we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

Reality of Brahmins.......

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Reality of Brahmins............

Brahmins are people with high IQ.

People with high IQ normally prosper in any given society. For example Jews in USA or Marwaris in India.

The fact that even achiever Brahmins are not spared of harm by others BECAUSE of their caste shows that their IQ is lower.

Brahmins achieved extraordinary success owing to discipline and sacrifice.

These two traits too are gradually getting lost..........Therefore

Brahmins, UNITE and fight for Protecting your caste and heritage and cultural traits.

Brahmins are Aryans and are physically stronger to defend themselves.

Most if not all Brahmins today have descended from Aryans mixed with local population. For example, a Bengali Brahmin will look more like a Bengali, while a Tamil Brahmin will look more like a Tamil.

While an Average Brahmin due to healthier lifestyle is stronger, there are saintly values in the blood of every brahmin man and woman no matter how evil they may pretend to be.

It is the Gothra, Culture and Heritage ( besides Boons of being descendants of Sages, no matter the current level of degradation) that distinguishes Brahmins.

Brahmins, Unite by forgetting your Mother Tongue, Guru, Family God, Financial and other differences to ACHIEVE equal status and emancipation in India and elsewhere. Fight and Remove hostile differences.

Brahmins are selfless saints ready to sacrifice the worldly pleasures for an immortal life.

Brahmins are as human as the rest of the society.

Just because they descended from Sages does not mean that they have to forsake worldly pleasures in this modern life.

Brahmins do not get brainwashed by the need to be Saintly.

Brahmins are the only society that avoids sex stimulating food and habits.

Please do not follow such irrational acts which could spoil your or your progeny's family life causing disintegration of brahmin caste itself.

Enjoy worldly pleasures within a self fixed moral bounds. Never say NO to worldly pleasures. Enjoy life, it is bestowed upon us by God.

You can be Humane in approach to your fellow brahmins because they too are descendants from saints.

Bhagwan Krishna in " Bhagavt Gita" says that if a Cow ( which is the holiest) attacks you, You can kill it in self defence since the " Life" is given by God and is the most precious and you must preserve it at all costs.

So defend yourself and your family, your property. your caste and acharya and your temple and your sacred practices. It is expected of YOU.

Are Brahmins Cowards?

The absolute truth is that a Brahmin of today's world is selfish and not such a coward. This trait has been inculcated in order to survive in this hostile world.

To cite examples, some very rich brahmins " disinheriting" their own sons or daughters just due to ego and selfishness. Some brahmin elders who eat " humble pie" with their non brahmin tormentor neighbours, will HIT their wives/ daughters/ sisters acting like HARD CORE MALE CHAUVINIST.

Brahmins please give up a " little of your selfishness" to fight for our collective survival. This fight can be through Democratic process like fasting, public events to attract the media attention to any anti-brahmin measures by Political, Media or other adversary.

Be active in your profession and participation for our common welfare. Act through collective process in groups. Lend your voice/ Vote / Participate in Group activities and support fellow brahmins.

BRAHMINS !ACHIEVE REAL INDEPENDENCE AT LEAST FROM NOW ONWARDS.

Life is too short therefore........................

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LIFE IS TOO SHORT......... THEREFORE LIVE RIGHT

SO, THINK WHAT IS GOOD, SPEAK WHAT IS KIND,
AND TRY TO LIVE YOUR BEST,
THEN THIS WORLD WILL BE BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL TO YOU.

WHEN MONEY IS LOST NOTHING IS LOST.
WHEN HEALTH IS LOST SOMETHING IS LOST.
WHEN CHARACTER IS LOST EVERYTHING IS LOST .

LIVE LIKE A CANDLE, WHICH BURNS ITSELF,
BUT GIVES LIGHT TO OTHERS.

IMPOSE YOUR OWN TERMS UPON LIFE.
IF YOU DON'T YOU WILL HAVE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF OTHERS.

LOOK BACKWARDS WITH GRATITUDE,
UPWARDS WITH CONFIDENCE
AND FORWARDS WITH HOPE.

WHEN YOU TRULY CARE FOR SOMEONE,
YOU DON'T LOOK FOR FAULTS,
YOU DON'T LOOK FOR ANSWERS,
YOU DON'T LOOK FOR MISTAKES,

INSTEAD YOU FIGHT THE MISTAKES,
YOU ACCEPT THE FAULTS,
AND YOU OVERLOOK THE EXCUSES

be Here & Now.........

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Be Here & Now................

Let go of your thoughts about what could be, or should be, or
Might have been. Be here now, fully and lovingly.

Give your attention to the miracle of what is. See the great Value and beauty that is right in front of you, here and Now.

Let your thoughts arise and then let them go. There's no Need to wander away from the wholeness of this moment.

Don't hurry ahead to whatever is next. Be here now, and give All the power of your awareness to living the wonder and Value of what is.

What you truly desire is not out there somewhere, and is not
Waiting for someday to appear to you.It is yours to Manifest and
enjoy in this moment.

There is great power and ability in your presence. Be here Now, and live the treasurethat is already yours in this Very moment.

You Are........................

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You Are....................

You are strong... when you take your grief and teach it to smile.

You are brave... when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.

You are happy... when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.

You are loving... when your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.

You are wise... when you know the limits of your wisdom.

You are true... when you admit there are times you fool yourself.

You are alive... when tomorrow's hope means more to you than yesterday's mistake.

You are growing... when you know what you are but not what you will become.

You are free... when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.

You are honorable... when you find your honor is to honor others.

You are generous... when you can give as sweetly as you can take.

You are humble... when you do not know how humble you are.

You are thoughtful... when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.

You are merciful... when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.

You are beautiful... when you don't need a mirror to tell you.

You are rich... when you never need more than what you have.

You are you... when you are at peace with who you are not

Perfect Girl............

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The Perfect Girl ..................

A friend asked a gentleman how it is that he never married ?

Replied the gentleman, "Well, I guess I just never met the right woman ...

I guess I've been looking for the perfect girl."

"Oh, come on now," said the friend, "Surely you have met at least one girl that you wanted to marry."

"Yes, there was one girl .. once. I guess she was the one perfect girl .. the only perfect girl I really ever met. She was just the right everything .. I really mean that she was the perfect girl for me."

"Well, why didn't you marry her," asked the friend.

"She was looking for the perfect man," he said.

Mystic Truth...............

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MYSTIC TRUTH...........

Brahma Jnana is the awareness of God’s presence in all objects of creation and Brahma Dhyana is the meditation on this truth. To realize that all differences in form, name and tendencies are superficial while the indwelling soul is the essence of the eternal truth. The underlying theme in the Upanishads is the establishing the identity of the Brahman and the jeevathma. Since different seers reveal the eternal truth from different angles to enable individuals with varying aptitudes to comprehend it. The Upanishads continue to have a universal appeal. Such open-ended views eschew any trace of dogmatism also.

The stories in the Upanishads set forth the Vedic doctrines such as self-realization, yoga, meditation, karma, reincarnation etc. that are hidden and not easily grasped. The effort and commitment that is needed when one seeks to gain enlightenment about Brahma Jnana is well illustrated in the stories of Janasruthi and Satyakama related in the Chandogya Upanishad.

Janasruthi came to know of Raikva’s fame through the conversation of two celestials in the form of a swan. With offerings that bespoke his munificence, Janasruthi sought Raikva’s instruction. Raikva taught that it is difficult to perceive the Brahman who dwells variously, as He is the self of all celestials, the creator of all beings, and who finally annihilates allSathyakama’s enlightenment from Gauthama highlights, the value of straightforwardness and the sanctity of Guru-Shishya relationship. Sathyakama gained Gautahama as his preceptor, because he spoke the truth about his lineage. Gautahama had asked him to tend cows and he did this with utmost commitment for some time. Then the celestials in the form of a bull, fire, swan, water, and bird taught him the subtleties of Brahma Jnana. The preceptor saw the effulgence of Brahma Jnana in the boy, and questioned him about it. The boy replied that though others had taught him, he still wished to be taught by the seer since the knowledge directly learnt from one’s own teacher becomes most beneficial.

In nutshell without the grace and blessings from Guru (Teacher/Master) No grace and blessings from God- You got to believe it.

Greatness of MOTHER

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MATRUPANCHAKAM (Extolling the Greatness of Mother)..........

Sri Sankara Bhagvatpada(788AD - 820AD) played a major role in the propogation of benign mother worship. The great Acharya Sri Sankara with great difficulty, got the consent of his mother, to adopt Sanyasa Ashrama at a very tender age of eight. The mother seeing the firm resolve of her son and also the plight in which her little son was caught in between the jaws of death in the form of a crocodile, ultimately reconciled herself to the inevitable and gave consent to Sankara to become a yati. But she imposed a condition that Sri Sankara should be at her bed side at the time of her death and that he must cremate her with all rites after death. Sri Sankara also agreed to this and promised his mother to do so.

The five verses which form the Matru Panchakam are found to be in tune with the episode. Sankara with his intuitive powers sensed that the last moment of his mother's life was nearing. Aryambal also thought of her beloved son Sri Sankara. The Acharya was at the time in Sringeri and soon by the dint of his yogic powers hastenedto the side of his dying mother in his ancestral house at kalady. He stood reverentially with folded hands before his mother. He praises his mother ARYAMBAL in these five hymns.

In the first hymn he describes how the mother patiently undergoes the suffering from the time of conception to the moment of delivery. The unbearable pain at the time of giving birth to her son, the physical weakness during pregnancy, the misery she has to put up for one year with wet and dirty bed and agony of bearing the child in the womb for ten long months are highlighted in his salutations to his mother.

1.AASTAAM TAAVADIYAM PRASOOTISAMAYE
DURVAARASHOOLAVYATHA
NAIRUCHYAM TANUSHOSHANAMMALAMAYEE
SHAYYAA CHA SAAMVATSAREY
EKASYAPI NA GARBHAAR BHARAN KLESHASYA YASYA(a)KSHAMO DAATUM
NISHKRUTIMUNNATO(a)PI TANAYAHA TASYAI JANANYAI NAMAHA

In the Second hymn he tells the following - once when Sri Sankara was pursuing his studies in the Gurukula, Aryambal had a dream in which she saw her tiny son taking to sanyasa. She was severely shocked about what she saw in her dream. She could not control herself. She ran to the gurukula, the next morning to verify the truth. she became emotional and wept there loudly. Seeing her in that pitiable plight the entire gurukula also wept alongwith her and shared her grief. This was indeed a premonition to Aryambal about the crocodile incident and sankara getting permission from her to go into the samnyasa ashrama. Sri Sankara recalls this incident at the time of Aryambal's death in this second hymn.

2.GURUKULAMUPSRUTYA SVAPNAKAALE TU DHRUSHTVAA
YATI SAMUCHITH VESHAM PRARUDO MAAM TVAMUCCHAIHI
GURUKULAMATH SARVAM PRARUDHATTHE SAMASKSHAM
SAPADHI CHARANYOSTEY MAATURASTU PRANAMAHA

In the third stanza Sri Sankara laments that he could not perform any funeral rites because he is an ascetic. Sri Sankara was at the death bed of ARYAMBAL when she was fully conscious. She was indeed delighted to see her son at the right time. However Sankara describes the state of a son, who could not be present at the last moments of one's own mother. He recalls the paramount duty of a son to be present at the time of departure of her soul, offering the Ganges water in her mouth and uttering the KARNA JAPA namely the chanting of Taraka Rama nama into her right ear, by keeping the mother's head on his lap and finally offering oblations to the departed soul, chanting vedic mantras.

3. NA DATTAM MAATASTAE MARANASAMAYAE TOYAMAPI VAA
SVADHAA VAA NO DAEYAA MARANDIVASAE SHRAADDHAVIDHINAA
NA JAPTO MAATASTAE MARANASAMAYAE TAARAKAMANUHU
AKAALAE SAMPRAAPTE MAYI KURU DAYAAM MAATARATULAAM

In fourth stanza - To an affectionate mother who has given everything to her son with loving words, sankara laments that he has been placed in a pitiable position to offer nothing but mere dry raw rice in her mouth. Here Sankara anguishes with emotion and is not able to control himself. This fourth stanza is so moving that it reflects the intense feelings of a duty bound son.

4. MUKTAMANISTVAM NAYANAM MAMAETI
RAAJAETI JEEVAETI CHIRAM SUTA TVAM
ITYUKTAVATYAASTAVA VAACHI MAATAHA
DADAAMYAHAM TANDULAMAESHA SHUSHKAM

The fifth is the concluding stanza of this PANCHAKAM as implied by its name. Sankara once again remember the unbearable hardship his mother had suffered at the time of confinement for courage and support to withstand the pains. The great Acharya offers his gratitude to his loving mother, in this hymn.

5.AMBAETI TAATAETI SHIVAETI TASMIN
PRASOOTIKAALAE YADAVOCHA UCHCHAIHI
KRUSHNAETI GOVINDA HARAE MUKUNDAETYAHO
JANANYAI RACHITO(a)YAMANJALIHI

To conclude is the below........

yatraiva yatraiva mano madeeyam
tatraiva tatraiva tava svaroopam
yatraiva yatraiva shiro madeeyam
tatraiva tatraiva padadvayam tae.

(Mother! Wherever my restless mind travels
There may be your form appear;
And Wherever my head bows
May Your Lotus Feet be seen)

YAA DEVI SARVA BHUTESHU MAATRUROOPENA SAMSTITHA NAMASTASYAI NAMASTASYAI NAMASTASYAI NAMO NAMAHA.

God Realisation..............

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God Realisation.......................

Verbalisation leads one to visualisation and it in turn leads to Realisation and these three are inter woven and indispensable for ultimate realisation of the Divine..............The God

God has been benevolent and kind enough to grace all of us with what we NEED and not what we WANT and .........................................

If God brings you to it, He will bring to you through it.....................And.................

In Happy moments, Praise God.

In Difficult moments, Seek God.

In Quiet moments, Worship God.

In Painful moments, Trust God.

And

In Every moment, Thank God..................And remember.....................

"The purpose of Life is a Life of purpose."..............And
this is my AFFIRMATION.....................JK

Change your world......

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Change your World ....................

You cannot change the world,
But you can present the world
with one improved person-YOURSELF.

You can go work on yourself
to make yourself into the kind of
person you admire and resepct.

You can become a role model
and set a stander for others.

You can control and discipiline
yourself to resist acting or speaking
in a negative way toward anyone for any reason.

You can insist upon always doing things
loving way, rather then hurtful way.

By doing these things each day, you can
continue on your journey towards becoming
an exceptional human being..................

No Longer Impossible...............

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No Longer Impossible.....................

The only way impossible can continue to be impossible is if Nothing changes.

And as is clearly obvious, life is always Changing with every passing moment.

The concept of impossible is a static concept. Yet you are aDynamic force and as such, impossible does not really apply.

Yes, something may indeed be impossible at the moment.
It Won't stay impossible for long.

How many good and fulfilling things have you given up on Because they once were impossible? Perhaps it's time to Consider them again.

Whatever you're able to achieve, comes from the realm of What is possible. And then, every achievement makes even More things possible.

Clearly focus your thoughts on the most wonderful outcome You can envision, and get yourself moving to make it happen.
If it's not possible now, it will be very soon.

See Yourself......................

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See Yourself...........
The more time you spend feeling sorry for yourself, the more Things you'll have to be sorry about. If you insist on Seeing yourself as a victim, you'll end up experiencing your Life as a victim.

It doesn't have to be that way. Because you can choose right Now, and every day, to see yourself in a positive,Empowering light.

The way you see yourself is up to you. It doesn't have Anything to do with the circumstances you happen to be Facing.

See yourself as the unique, beautiful, creative and Effective person you know you are. See yourself as a bundle Of positive, inspiring and meaningful possibilities that are Well on their way to being fulfilled.

See that you are able to successfully handle whatever life Sends your way. See that you are able to thrive and grow and Make positive meaning out of the world in which you live.

See yourself as constantly moving forward through it all,With love and joy and purpose. And what you see, you will Be.

Your thoughts....................

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Your Thoughts.............

With your thoughts you can open your eyes.

What you see in front of you is a function of the thoughts you nourish inside of you. Have you ever thought about a person whom you haven't heard from in a long time, and then that person suddenly appears again in your life?

It may seem magical or supernatural but it's not. For your thoughts did not magically cause that person to appear. Instead, your thoughts opened you up to connect with that person who was there all the time.

There are vast expanses of reality that you have never even considered. Your thoughts can open you up to experience all sorts of valuable and wondrous things.

Life becomes available to you to the extent that your thoughts allow.And the quality of life that you experience is very closely connected to the quality of your thoughts.

Your thoughts are the filter through which you connect with the world where you live. With your thoughts you can choose to experience the best of life's countless possibilities.

Doubt is nothing but a thought...............

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Doubt is nothing but a thought.

Though doubt can stop you cold, you always have the power to overcome it.
For your doubts cannot take action, but you certainly can. With each positive action, with each step forward, the doubt will quickly melt away.

There is no need to fight against your doubts. You can simply decide to walk away from them. Though they may have become quite comfortable and well entrenched, your doubts exist only as long as you're willing to support them.

When your desire to move beyond them grows strong enough, then you can easily leave them behind.

Those doubts may seem big and imposing, but all their power comes from your thoughts. And you can choose to turn those thoughts in a completely different,and far more positive direction.

Think and act in the direction of your dreams. And your doubts will be left far behind.

Your faith will take you through................

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Your Faith will take you through..................

Even though the sky seems dark, believe in the future.
The storm will pass over. The clouds will roll by.

Believe in the best though it seems hidden.
Know that it will come though its not in sight.

Your faith will take you through the darkness.
Your belief shall prove that the sun will shine again.

Serenity is spiritual strength......................

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Serenity........Is spiritual strenghth..... leads to SUCCESS
Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control.Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.

A person becomes calm in the measure that one understands themselves as a thought evolved being, for such knowledge necessitates the understanding of others as the result of thought, and as one develops a right understanding, and sees more and more clearly the internal relations of things by the action of cause and effect, one ceases to fuss and fume and worry and grieve, and remains poised, steadfast, serene.

The calm person, having learned how to govern themselves, knows how to adapt themselves to others; and they, in turn, reverence their spiritual strength, and feel that they can learn of them and rely upon them.

The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good. Even the ordinary trader will find their business prosperity increase as one develops a greater self control and equanimity, for people will always prefer to deal with a person whose demeanor is strongly equable.

The strong, calm person is always loved and revered. They are like a shade-giving tree in a thirsty land, or a sheltering rock in a storm. Who does not love a tranquil heart, a sweet-tempered, balanced life?

It does not matter whether it rains or shines, or what changes come to those possessing these blessings, for they are always sweet, serene, and calm.

That exquisite poise of character which we call serenity is the last lesson of culture; is the flowering of life, the fruitage of the soul.
It is precious as wisdom, more to be desired than gold, than even fine gold.

How insignificant mere money seeking looks in comparison with a serene life – a life that dwells in the ocean of truth, beneath the waves,
beyond the reach of tempests, in the eternal calm!

How many people we know who sour their lives, who ruin all that is sweet and beautiful by explosive tempers, who destroy their poise of character, and make bad blood! It is a question whether the great majority of people do not ruin their lives and mar their happiness by lack of self-control flow few people we meet in lifewho are well-balanced, who have that exquisite poise which is characteristic of the finished character!

You deserve to feel like No.1....................

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You deserve to feel like Number One!.......................

It's time to clean house and surrender any
destructive thoughts in your head.

No more you will allow negative people
to scrmble your brain.

No more you will dwell on painful
uncomfortable times.

let go means - let Go!

make it a priority to keep investing
in yourself and your well being.

Make room in your life for happiness,
success, healing and fulfilling relationships.

Before you know it, you will start felling
entitled to Abundance.

And this is as it should be..
because you are NUMBER ONE!

Every day is new day......................

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Everyday is new day........................

"Dont start your day with the broken pieces of yesterday.

Everyday is new day. Each day is a new beginning!

Every morning we wake up is the first day of the rest of our life....................&...................................

Be thankful."....................to God.

Have time for everything..............

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Have time for every thing................

Dont spend time just working and being busy.
You will always complain about lack of time.

Instead put little bit of effort; Plan & organize your life.
You will realize that you have time for everything.

Interesting Facts.........

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Interesting Facts.................

This year we're going to experience four unusual dates. 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 and that's not

all...Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born -now add the age you will be this year, and the

result will be 111 for everyone...!! This is the year of Money..!!!

This year October will have 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays and 5 Saturdays.
This happens only every 823 years... These particular years are known as 'Moneybags'..

The proverb goes that if you send this to eight good friends (already today translated from the Brazilian version..!) money will appear in the next four days as is explained in Chinese feng-shui... Things move on as usual for those who don't wish to continue.. Its a mystery, but its worth a try..

Let Life Inspire you..............

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Let life inspire you......................

No matter what happens, you can choose
To be inspired by it.

If you make a mistake, let it inspire you to be more careful
And diligent next time. When you're having a great time, let
It inspire you to create even more positive experiences.

Each time you see kindness, be inspired to pass it forward.
If you encounter deception or injustice, feel inspired to
Raise your world above it.

Anything can inspire you when you choose to let it. You can
Even be inspired for no reason at all.

Be inspired by the big accomplishments and by the small,
Simple moments as well. An inspired life is a life that's
Rich, and it's a life you can choose no matter what.

If there's a reason to be inspired or if there is not, be
Inspired. Bring your spirit fully to life, and raise your
Life to a higher, more enriching level

Live a Life that matters................

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Live A Life............THAT MATTERS.......................

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an END.

There will be no more sun rises,no minutes, no hours or days.

All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass on to some one else.

Your wealth, fame,and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.........

It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.

Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear...........So too your hopes and ambitions, plans and TO-DO lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will FADE AWAY.

It won't even matter where you came from or on what side of the tracks you lived, at the end.

It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.........Even your gender and skin colour will be irrelevant..............

SO WHAT WILL MATTER??.......& How will the values of your days be measured??..............................

What will matter is not what you bought, But what you built;

Not what you got; But what you gave;

What will matter is......Not your success; But your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned; But what you taught;

What will matter is every act of integrity,compassion, courage,or sacrifice that enriched,empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence;but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when "YOU ARE GONE".

What will matter is not your memories, but the memories that live in those WHO loved you........................................................

AND What will matter is how long you Will be remembered , by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters does not happen by accident; it is not a matter of circumstance but a choice.............................................

Therefore choose to live a "LIFE THAT MATTERS".

Definitions of Designations..................

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Definitions of Designations:...........

Project Manager is a Person who thinks nine women can deliver a baby in One month.
Developer is a Person who thinks it will take 18 months to deliver a Baby.
Onsite Coordinator is one who thinks single woman can deliver nine babies in one month.
Client is the one who doesn't know why he wants a baby.
Marketing Manager is a person who thinks he can deliver a baby even if no man and woman are available.

Resource Optimization Team thinks they don't need a man or woman; they'll produce a child with zero resources.

Documentation Team thinks they don't care whether the child is delivered, they'll just document 9 months.

Quality Auditor is the person who is never happy with a delivered baby.

Tester is a person who always tells that this is not the Right baby.

HR Manager is a person who thinks that... a Donkey can deliver a Human Baby - if given 9 Months !!!

The purpose of spiritual discipline..........

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Purpose of spiritual discipline is to take off the mask that hides our real face.

The lotus makes a beautiful symbol for the core of goodness in every human being. Though we are born of human clay, it remind us, each one of us has the latent capacity to reach and grow towards heaven until we shine with the reflected glory of our Creator.

A mask can hide a face completely. But the very nature of a mask is that it can be removed. This is the promise and the purpose of all spiritual discipline – to take off the mask that hides our real face.

What matters is not that we may have made mistakes in the pursuit of physical satisfaction; what is important is to learn from these mistakes as quickly as we can that wealth, possession, power, and pleasure have never brought lasting satisfaction to any human being. Our needs go too deep to be satisfied by anything that comes and goes. Nothing but spiritual fulfillment can fill the void in our hearts......................

And always Remember.......................................................

"You don't think to breath.....You breathe to Think."

Spiritual conversation..................

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Spiritual conversation...................

Man : God are you there?

God : Yes

Man : Can I ask you a question?

God : Yes, of course

Man : What are one millions years for you ?

God : Like one second

Man : And one million dollars ?

God : Like one cent

Man : Please God, can you give me one cent ?

God : Sure, just wait a second.

The Moral.........Done be crazy & RUN after MONEY

All things come from God...................

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All things come from God................
Good things come to those who Wait.
Better things come to those who Try.
Best things come to those who Believe.
Desired things come to those who Pray..........

And Finally

All things come from God......& You have got to believe it.

Hope...............................Is

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HOPE...................Is

Hope is knowing that a positive outcome awaits.
Hope is not only expecting a dream to come true,
But also having a deep assurance
That it's within your reach.

Hope is saying you can.
Hope is knowing that you can improve
And that you always get better with practice.
Hope is knowing that you can achieve your goals
Through hard work and persistence.

Hope is looking to the future with joy
And having an expectation of
Better things to come.
Hope is the knowledge that life is everlasting,
And that miracles happen every day.

Hope is something that never abandons you.
Even when your life is filled with
Sadness and disappointment,
A spark remains inside to help you
Get through the rough times.

Hope is one of God's greatest gifts to you,
Because it's the magic that inspires you
To keep trying, learning, loving, and living.

Facts about Water.........

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Facts about Water.............

70% of our body is filled with water. In diseased states where body water is affected, the compartment or compartments that have changed can give clues to the nature of the problem. Body water is regulated by hormones such as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide. Try to get the best drinking water possible.

Check out some facts about the water you're drinking........

1.Air is not completely clean, the food we eat may have insignificant amounts of toxic, the products that we use on our skin and hair are also toxic. Water removes the dangerous toxins that are added into our body.

2.Water cushions our body joints.

3.Water acts as a transport for oxygen and nutrition throughout the cells in the body.

4.Water helps regulate body temperature.

5.Water helps prevent blood pressure from dropping to critical levels.

6.Water helps to defend against blood clots.

7.Water encourages bowel movement.

8.Water helps the normal kidney function from
getting impaired.

9.Water keeps us from getting excessively dry skin.

10.Water lowers incidence of urinary tract infections.

11.Water also helps us from experiencing reoccurring headaches.

12.Water also helps alleviate fevers.

13.Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of hot / cold water externally to problems.

14.Hot water stimulates the immune system.

15.Hot water is also used to increase the body's flow. Imagine coming home from a hard day's work and soaking yourself in a bathtub for an hour. When you get up, your body will feel more relaxed and stressed than before. Professional athletes will usually take a steam bath or relax in a whirlpool after a rigorous training session.

16.Cold water reduces inflammation. Ice pack reduces swelling.
17.A cold water sitz bath is used to treat constipation, irregular vaginal discharge, hemorrhoids.
18.Spa treatments using alternating hot and cold water improve upper respiratory problems, congestion, foot infections, and headaches.........

Use plenty of water for intake and external use.

Be Specific..............

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Be Specific..................

It is impossible to complete a journey if you only have a vague,
general idea of where you're going. By contrast,
when you know exactly where you wish to go,
then every step you take brings you closer.'cause you are specific.

Be specific, and problems are transformed into
opportunities for achievement and growth.
Be specific, and your most treasured dreams
begin to pull you toward them.

Be specific, and misunderstandings disappear. Be specific,
and life will more often unfold the way you want.

Challenge yourself to go beyond the easy,
comfortable generalizations and put in the effort to be specific.
When you're clear about where you're going, you'll get there.

Love & Hate.................

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Love & hate...................A very good one to read & follow.......

"Pl understand between the hater and the hated, it is always the hater who gets hurt more."

Every negative emotion secretes acid in your body, and acid destroys the vessel, which contains it. Negative emotions like anger, frustration and disappointment are visiting emotions. The consolation being, they rise in you when an event happens and then they die down once you are distracted into the other events. Hatred is a progressive negative emotion. It gains depth with the passage of time. The more you process your hurt the more you deepen your hatred, and as a result more acid is released in your system. It remains a lingering background. In fact, the hurt you suffered from the event is insignificant compared to how much you keep intensifying the hurt by repeatedly reprocessing what had happened or what was done to you. Hatred takes you away from your real you. You cease to feel, think and act as you. The ‘ hated ‘ now becomes the hero of your mind and heart, literally remote controlling how you feel, think and act.

The irony is that the ‘hated’ is oblivious to all this. Forgiveness is not liberating the other from you, but liberating yourself from the other. Nothing and nobody deserves a disturbing presence within you. Let go of the disturbance and let in peace.

Men are susceptible to mistakes. The inadequacies of man are part of the design. That is how it is meant to be. Wrong being a matter of self-realization, and not all men are evolved enough to be objective in judging themselves,‘ wrong ‘ will emanate out of men. Have not you noticed it on the road, the other driver always thinks only you were wrong, and gives you a stare? No human being is perfect. Man can at best strive towards perfection, but can never be or become flawless. People do what they do because at that point of time it seems to them that it is right. ‘ Wrong ‘ is seldom intentional. It is often out of ignorance. They do not know that they do not know. And, you can never make sense to a man against his Will. Whatever you may say, he will still have the last ‘ say ‘ justifying his actions. That is why, more than the one who committed the wrong, the one who pointed at the wrong will always be mistaken.

When that wrong committed by the other affects you, you get hurt. Your non-acceptance of the person and the situation that is affecting you turns hurt into hatred. If you intensify your hatred and decide on an eye-for-an-eye reaction, then it becomes revenge. One negative emotion cascades into yet another negative emotion. Progressively you will press your self-destructive button. Save yourself from yourself, much more than having to save yourself from others.

Let nothing that happens outside of you cause a blemish inside of you. Buddha prophesized, “ Hatred is never ended by hatred, but by love. “ People need your love much more when they are wrong than when they are right. Think only good even to those who have not been good to you. Live your character, no matter, what happens.

Every man will face the consequences of his own doing. You do not make yourself wrong to prove that the other is wrong. Give up your need to prove that the other is wrong. It changes nothing about your life. Give up your need to prove that you have been victimized. It still changes nothing about your life.You have nothing to prove. Something happened to teach you something. Learn the lessons and just move on……........................................................... &

Let HIM take over the game from here............................

And always bear in mind..........

"Life is Beautiful, Living is a Gift and make the best use of the Beauty & the Gift every moment of your life."

Believe in yourself.............

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Believe in yourself..........
A man went in a search of truth. The first religious man he met was sitting under tree, just out side his own village.

He asked, " i am searching for true master. pl tell me the characteristics.

His description was very simple. He said,........ " you will find him sitting under such and such tree, sitting in such and such posture, his hands making such and such gestures- that is enough to know he is the true master.

The seeker started searching, It is said that thirty years passed while he wandered the whole earth. He visited many places but never met the master as described by the religious person he met first

He met many masters but none were true masters. He return to his own village completely exhausted,.

As he was returning he was surprised, he could not believe it, that old man was seated under the same tree, and how he could see that this was the very person that the old man had spoken of "...... he will be sitting under such and such tree ....." and his posture was exactly as he had described. "It was the same posture he was sitting in thirty years ago-
was i blind ?That exact expression on his face, The exact gestures.

He fell at his feet saying......................

" why didn't you tell me in that first place ?

why did you misdirect me for these thirty years ?

why didn't you tell me that you are the true master ?"

The old man said,I told you, but you were not ready to listen.

You were not ready to come home without wandering away, you had to knock on the doors of a thousand houses to come to your own home, only then could you return, I said every thing- beneath such and such tree.
I was describing this very tree, the posture I was sitting in, but you were too fast, you couldn't hear correctly, you were in a hurry.you were going some where to search. searching was very important for you. The Truth was not so important.

" But you have come! I was feeling tired, sitting continuously in this posture for you. you were wandering for thirty years, but think of me sitting under this tree , I know some day you would come, but what if i had already passed away ? I waited for you, you have come , you had to wander for thirty years, but that's your own faults, the master was already here.

" It happens many times in our life that we cannot see what is near & inside us, and what attract us, is the distant drum which sound sweeter, we are pulled by distant dreams.

Try to believe in yourself and try to see inside, you will not believe you will find a Master within you.........................And Remember...............

"There is nothing you cannot be,
There is nothing you cannot do,
And there is nothing you cannot achieve,
All you have to have is "BELIEVE IN YOU."

Changing your thinking.................

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Changing your thinking..........................

If your thoughts could cause things to instantly happen, what kind of thoughts would you think? If your values and priorities were to be continually manifested in the world around you, what values and priorities would you choose?

The fact is, your thoughts, your values, and your priorities most certainly have a major influence on the quality of your world and your life. Though you cannot instantly make something appear just by thinking about it, the things that do end up appearing in your life often do so as a result of your thoughts.

Your thoughts directly control your actions, and your actions have a major impact on the reality of your life. When you feed your moments with positive, loving, thankful thoughts, your life and your world cannot help but benefit.

The quickest way to improve your situation is to improve the way you think about it. Though your thoughts will not immediately change anything outside of you, they can immediately change your outlook.

And by adopting an affirmative, creative, grateful outlook on life, you receive a double benefit. Your actions become more focused on creating value and at the same time, they become more effective.

Changing your thinking can indeed change your world. So choose the best thoughts that you can possibly imagine.

By Changing Your Thinking; You change your beliefs;

When you change your beliefs, You change your expectations;

When you change your expectations, You change your attitude;

When you change your attitude, You change your behavior;

When you change your behavior, You change your performance;

When you change your performance; You Change Your Life!.....................................................................

"I MEAN ONLY CHANGE..................NOT EXCHANGE.

Make Best decisions...................

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Make Best decisions............

The best decisions are made with your head and your heart.
We all agree that we should carefully and rationally think through life changing decisions.Its just as important when making these decisions not to neglect your emotional feelings.When you carefully consider your feelings before making a final commitment you can save yourself a lot of heartache and frustration.

There is peace in knowing that the decisions you make are the right ones for you when they reflect a balanced mix of rational thought and emotion.

Next time youre faced with an important choice, combine the power of your head with your heart. You'll know you made the right decision.

No problem life......................

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Eskimo's.....Life....... no problem.Life...... A short story.......
Eskimos who live in poles always lead a life of happiness and they never say there is a problem in their life.feeling jealous of this, the people living in nearby towns pledged to make an eskimo say he has a problem.

They kidnapped an eskimo and tied his eyes with black cloth and took him to a steep hill and at the peak removed the black cloth. When the eskimo tried to find out where he was standing he could find a deep valley in front of him and found himself at the tip of the deadly point. People behind him then asked him if he is now in a problem but the eskimo said no. They then told him if he is prepared to accept there is a problem they will release him failing which they will push him into the deep valley and he had no chance of survival.

The eskimo again replied that he had no problem . When they asked how he could say this when his life is at danger, the eskimo replied .............."if Iam pushed into the valley Iam going to die and I will have no problem. If you change your decision and leave me free , I will be back to my place and I will have no problem"............

The villagers found the reality of life and let him go

wish and lead an Eskimo life which means a no problem life.

Why do some people get all luck.........

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Why do some people get all the luck while others never get the breaks they deserve?

A psychologist says he has discovered the answer...........Pl Read to Know........

Ten years ago, I set out to examine luck. I wanted to know why some people are always in the right place at the right time, while others consistently experience ill fortune. I placed advertisements in national newspapers asking for people who felt consistently lucky or unlucky to contact me.

Hundreds of extraordinary men and women volunteered for my research and over the years, I have interviewed them, monitored their lives and had them take part in experiments.

The results reveal that although these people have almost no insight into the causes of their luck, their thoughts and behaviour are responsible for much of their good and bad fortune. Take the case of seemingly chance opportunities. Lucky people consistently encounter such opportunities, whereas unlucky people do not.

I carried out a simple experiment to discover whether this was due to differences in their ability to spot such opportunities. I gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper, and asked them to look through it and tell me how many photographs were inside. I had secretly placed a large message halfway through the newspaper saying: "Tell the experimenter you have seen this and win $50."

This message took up half of the page and was written in type that was more than two inches high. It was staring everyone straight in the face, but the unlucky people tended to miss it and the lucky people tended to spot it.

Unlucky people are generally more tense than lucky people, and this anxiety disrupts their ability to notice the unexpected.As a result, they miss opportunities because they are too focused on looking for something else. They go to parties' intent on finding their perfect partner and so miss opportunities to make good friends. They look through newspapers determined to find certain types of job advertisements and miss other types of jobs.

Lucky people are more relaxed and open, and therefore see what is there rather than just what they are looking for. My research eventually revealed that lucky people generate good fortune via four principles.

1.They are skilled at creating and noticing chance opportunities.

2.Make lucky decisions by listening to their intuition.

3.Create self-fulfilling prophesies via positive expectations .

4.Adopt a resilient attitude that transforms bad luck into good.

Towards the end of the work, I wondered whether these principles could be used to create good luck. I asked a group of volunteers to spend a month carrying out exercises designed to help them think and behave like a lucky person.

Dramatic results! These exercises helped them spot chance opportunities, listen to their intuition, expect to be lucky, and be more resilient to bad luck. One month later, the volunteers returned and described what had happened. The results were dramatic: 80% of people were now happier, more satisfied with their lives and, perhaps most important of all, luckier.
The lucky people had become even luckier and the unlucky had become lucky.

Finally, I had found the elusive "luck factor".

Here are Professor Wiseman's four top tips for becoming lucky:

1) Listen to your gut instincts - they are normally right.

2) Be open to new experiences and breaking your normal routine.

3) Spend a few moments each day remembering things that went well.

4) Visualize yourself being lucky before an important meeting or telephone call.

Have a Lucky days ahead and work for it "If you are a great believer of Luck.....................................................
Source............By Professor Richard Wiseman, University of Hertfordshire

Live Life Without Limits........

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Reasons for sleeping and waking up early..........

Evening at 9 – 11 pm: Is the time for eliminating unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a house wife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm – 1 am: Is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 – 3 am: Detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 – 5 am: Detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 – 7 am: Detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 – 9 am: Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30 am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30 am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 – 10 am rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.

TAKE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH & Live Life Without Limits!

Live for to-day............

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LIVE FOR NOW, TODAY................

There are two days in every week that we should not worry about,

Two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension.

One is YESTERDAY, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.

YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control.All the power in the world cannot bring back YESTERDAY.We cannot undo a single act we performed.Nor can we erase a single word we've said - YESTERDAY is gone!

The other day we shouldn't worry about is TOMORROW, with its impossible adversaries, its burden, its hopeful promise and poor performance.

TOMORROW is beyond our control.TOMORROW'S sun will rise either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds - but it will rise.And until it does, we have no stake in TOMORROW, for it is yet unborn.

This leaves only one day - TODAY.Any person can fight the battles of just one day.It is only when we add the burdens of, YESTERDAY and TOMORROW that we break down.

It is not the experience of TODAY that drives people mad, it is the remorse of bitterness for something, which happened YESTERDAY, and the dread of what TOMORROW may bring...................................

Let us, therefore, LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME! and that day is "TODAY"

LIVE FOR NOW, TODAY!!

The Choice is Yours...............

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The Choice is Yours...........

If you wish to live a day filled with anger, you can choose to be angry. Or if you wish to live a day filled with joy,you can choose to be joyful.

This day does not make the choice for you, and no other
Person makes that choice either. The choice is entirely up To you.

Why can some people be happy even when times are hard while Others are filled with despair even when all is well? It is The individual, internal choice, not the external Circumstance, that ultimately determines how life is Experienced.In fact, it is more than that. Because whatever is going onIn your own mind and feelings will soon be happening in your Outer world.

This day is yours to choose. This life is yours to choose.As long as you have the choice, you might as well choose the Very best. Decide how you truly wish to live, for right now......................
The choice is yours.............make it right choice.

What Will Matter??.................Pl Read to Know.

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WHAT WILL MATTER????............PL READ TO KNOW

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.
There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours, or days.
All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else.

Your wealth, fame, and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will finally disappear.

So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire.
The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end.

It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built; not what you got, but what you gave.

What will matter is not your success, but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered, or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence, but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone.

What will matter is not your memories, but the memories that live in those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom, and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance but of RIGHT choice.

The Auspicious & Happy Sri Raama Navami............................................

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TO READ FOR TODAY................

The auspicious & Happy Sri Rama Navami...................

"SRI RAMA RAMA RAMETHI RAME RAAME MANO RAME
SAHASRA NAMA THATHULYAM RAMA NAMA VARANANE"

On the auspicious & Divine occasion of Rama Navami, today we would like to share the following articles extolling the greatness of Sri Rama Nama. Request all to read and chant as many Rama Nama today and be the recipient of Lord's Sri Rama's grace.

1. Glory and Power of Rama Nama by Paramacharyal (former Kanchi Kamakoti Peetathipathi) , Sri Chandrasekhara Swamigal

"There are two powerful 'araka Namas'. One is "Aum" and another is "Ram." All mantras have to be prefixed with "Aum" for obtaining the benefits of those mantras, whereas there is no need to prefix "Aum" when the name 'Ram' is recited because the name itself is 'Tarka Namam' "

2. Once, during their stay at the jungle, Lakshmana observed a Crow going to a river to drink water, but returned without drinking the water. Like this it kept on trying for innumerable times but never drank the water. Lakshman could not understand why the crow was doing like this and sought an explanation from Lord Rama. Lord Rama said "this crow is uttering the name of Rama, non-stop. He is afraid he may have to stop uttering the name if he starts drinking water. He is willing to die without water rather than stop chanting the name of Rama."

Sins are completely washed away by the utterance of all Namas

BUT IT IS ONLY 'RAMA NAMA' THAT SHIELDS AGAINST SINS IN THE FUTURE ALSO .Such is the greatness of SRI RAMA NAMA.

3. Bhadrachalam Ramadas--Greatness and Power of Ram Nam (Real Incident) by Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji

Gopanna (Bhadrachalam Ramadas) used to celebrate the Rama Navami utsav in a grand way every year. His wife herself cooked food for all the guests for she realized what an honour it was to cook for all these Sadhus. Therefore, she did not leave it in the hands of hired cooks but took it upon herself. It was late evening and Nama Kirtan was going on. Gopanna’s wife had prepared dinner for the guests. She put her little son Raghav to sleep and placing a lamp beside him moved to the place where Nama Kirtan was going on. It was her husband who sang which made it all the more interesting for her and they were all his kirtans. She was enjoying the kirtans and after a while, the mother she was, she moved to check her child.

But lo! the child was not to be found where she had put him to sleep. After she had left him, the child had woken up. The lamp had been blown out and being dark, the scared child searching out for the mother had reached the place where dinner had been prepared. The ‘kanji’ (starch) from the cooked rice had been filtered nearby on the floor and the child in the dark stepped on to it. He slipped and fell into the boiling hot ‘kanji’ and died. The mother searched for her little son and found the dead child. The wife of a great devotee of Rama she out beat her husband. She suppressed her grief and tears as the thought crossed her, “If I were to cry for my dead child Rama Navami utsav will come to a stop. This cannot be allowed to happen. The guests should be fed.” She wrapped the body of the child in a sack and placed it aside where none could see it. She then went about her work.

As soon as the Nama Kirtan was over she served food for all the guests. As they were being served one of the Sadhus asked Gopanna, “Where is your little son Raghav? I have not seen him around?” Gopanna looked questioningly at wife. She quietly took him aside and showed him the dead body of the child. Gopanna was also grief stricken; He was also astounded at his wife’s behaviour in such a situation. Meanwhile the Sadhus had gathered there and learnt about the incident. They, too, grieved over the mishap. Gopanna consoled them, "Rama blessed me with this child and He has now taken him back. The child has gone to a better place - to the Lotus Feet of Lord Rama. We should not cry over this!” However, the Sadhus said, “No, Gopanna! What will the world say? You are a Rama Bhakta. You are celebrating His utsava. The people will scoff at your Rama for bringing this upon you. This incident will bring a bad name to your Rama.” Saying so, all of them
together prayed to Lord Rama pleading with him to restore the child to life. Just then a Yogi came in and enquired in a demanding tone, “What is happening here?” He was informed of the child’s death. The Yogi said, “Died? Who says the child is dead? He is not.” And tapping the child the Yogi said, “Get up!” and the child woke up! The Yogi quickly went out of the door. Gopanna who had followed the Yogi quickly saw the form of Kothandapãni Rama before he disappeared from sight. This only intensified his faith that the Lord was taking care of him in every way.

Please Chant The Maha Mantra:.........................

"Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.".................

On the Divine & auspicious occasion of SriRama Navami, REAFFIRM & RESOLVE to:............................
UNITE TOGETHER and DESTROY injustice.

No Success without Hardship....................

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THERE IS NO SUCCESS WITHOUT HARDSHIP.................

The world is so constructed that If you wish to enjoy its pleasures,
You must also endure its pains.Like it or not, You cannot have one without the other.

Success is not measured by what you accomplish.
It's measured by the opposition you encounter,
And the courage with which you maintain
Your struggle against the odds.

You'll find all things are difficult Before they are easy.

The greater your obstacles, The more glory in overcoming them.So, make up your mind before you start That sacrifice is part of the package.

No pain, No gain;No thorns, no throne; You've got to go through the negative Before you get to the positive. And Finally......................

."There is nothing you cannot be,
There is nothing you cannot do,
And there is nothing you cannot achieve,
All you have to have is "BELIEVE IN YOU."

Failure is normal..................

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Failure is a normal.............................

Failure is a normal and natural part of achievement.
When the failures come, learn from them and then move quickly along.
Failure is not the worst thing that can happen.
The worst thing that can happen is to let the fear of failure
prevent you from ever doing anything.

If your top priority is to avoid all failure, then you will surely fail.
For only by accepting and living with the possibility of failure
can you succeed and achieve.

Failure is not the end of the world. It is merely another step on the
pathway to fulfillment, wisdom and achievement.

Though you would never intentionally set out to fail, when failure
does come the best thing to do is to gracefully accept what has happened.
That will enable you to gain the most positive value from it.

Then you can move right along to the next step, and soon you'll be a long way past the failure,filled with more wisdom and experience. Let failure be, and achievement will surely come................& bear in mind.........

."Trying is the first step towards the failure &
doing is the first step towards Success. Keep doing.".............and succeed.

You Think English is Easy..........................

2011-04-03T08:14:00.001-07:00

YOU THINK ENGLISH IS EASY ???????.................

1. A bandage was wound around the wound.

2. The farm was used to produce produce.

3. The dump was so full, it had to refuse more refuse.

4. We must polish the Polish furniture.

5. He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present his present.

8. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

9. I did not object to the object.

10. The insurance was invalid for the invalid.

11. There was a row amongst the oarsman about how to row.

12. They were too close to the door to close it

13. The buck does funny things when the does are present.

14. A seamstress and a sewer fell into the sewer.

15. To help with the planting a farmer taught his sow to sow.

16. The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

17. Upon seeing the tear in the painting, I shed a tear.

18. I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

19. How can I intimate this to my intimate friend ?

Let’s face it. English is a crazy language.

There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England nor French fries in France.

Sweetmeats are candies, while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat.

Mincemeat is sweet and doesn’t contain any meat at all.

We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor a pig.

And why is it that writers write, but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce and hammers don’t ham ?

If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn’t the plural of booth, beeth ? If on your foot your wear a boot, then on your feet you should wear beet. One goose, 2 geese. So, one mouse, 2 meese ? One mouse, 2 mice so one house, 2 hice ? One index, 2 indices? Doesn’t it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend ? You can be disgruntled but not gruntled ? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it ?

If teachers taught, why don’t preachers praught ? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat ? If I drink and get drunk, can I think what I thunk ?

Sometimes I think all English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital ? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship ?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, whilst a wise man and a wise guy are opposites ? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which an alarm goes off by going on.

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out they are visible but when the lights are out they are invisible.

There is a two letter word that perhaps has more meaning than any other two letter word, and that is “UP”. It is easy to understand UP, meaning towards the sky or the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning why do we wake UP ?

At a meeting, why does the topic come UP ? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP the report?

We call UP our friends. And we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver; we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and some guys fix UP the old car.

At other times the little word has real special meaning … people stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special.

A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night.

We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP.

To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost ¼ of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions.

If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways in which UP is used.

It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don’t give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more.

When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out, we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, it wets the earth and often messes things UP. When it doesn’t rain for a while, things dry UP.

One could go on and one but I will wrap this UP for now my time is UP, so it’s time to shut UP.

Positive Power.....................

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Positive Power..............

You have the power to achieve the best. Allow it.

You have a purpose that comes directly from your authentic
Essence. Accept it, acknowledge it, explore it, and allow it
To flow into every corner of your world.

Striving and fighting only hold you back. Now it is time to
Live every moment with the positive power you know you have.

Now is the time to love and to fulfill the beauty that you
Know can be. Now you can let authentic life flow.

The problems hold you back only because you see them as
Problems. Now it is time to see every circumstance as the
Opportunity that it is.

Every desire, every hope, every longing is already fulfilled
By your possibilities. Now is the time to live them fully.............And Remember...................

"You only live once-but if you make it to
LIVE right and righteous........., once is enough."

JK

God Realisation....................

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God Realisation.......................

Verbalisation leads one to visualisation and it in turn leads to Realisation and these three are inter woven and indispensable for ultimate realisation of the Divine..............The God

God has been benevolent and kind enough to grace all of us with what we NE...ED and not what we WANT and .........................................

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.....................And.................
In Happy moments, Praise God.

In Difficult moments, Seek God.

In Quiet moments, Worship God.

In Painful moments, Trust God.

And

In Every moment, Thank God..................And remember.....................

"The purpose of Life is a Life of purpose."..............And
this is my AFFIRMATION.....................JK

Greatness of "MOTHER"

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MATRUPANCHAKAM (Extolling the Greatness of Mother)..........

Sri Sankara Bhagvatpada(788AD - 820AD) played a major role in the propogation of benign mother worship. The great Acharya Sri Sankara with great difficulty, got the consent of his mother, to adopt Sanyasa Ashrama at a very tender age of eight. The mother seeing the firm resolve of her son and also the plight in which her little son was caught in between the jaws of death in the form of a crocodile, ultimately reconciled herself to the inevitable and gave consent to Sankara to become a yati. But she imposed a condition that Sri Sankara should be at her bed side at the time of her death and that he must cremate her with all rites after death. Sri Sankara also agreed to this and promised his mother to do so.

The five verses which form the Matru Panchakam are found to be in tune with the episode. Sankara with his intuitive powers sensed that the last moment of his mother's life was nearing. Aryambal also thought of her beloved son Sri Sankara. The Acharya was at the time in Sringeri and soon by the dint of his yogic powers hastenedto the side of his dying mother in his ancestral house at kalady. He stood reverentially with folded hands before his mother. He praises his mother ARYAMBAL in these five hymns.

In the first hymn he describes how the mother patiently undergoes the suffering from the time of conception to the moment of delivery. The unbearable pain at the time of giving birth to her son, the physical weakness during pregnancy, the misery she has to put up for one year with wet and dirty bed and agony of bearing the child in the womb for ten long months are highlighted in his salutations to his mother.

1.AASTAAM TAAVADIYAM PRASOOTISAMAYE

DURVAARASHOOLAVYATHA

NAIRUCHYAM TANUSHOSHANAMMALAMAYEE

SHAYYAA CHA SAAMVATSAREY

EKASYAPI NA GARBHAAR BHARAN KLESHASYA YASYA(a)KSHAMO DAATUM

NISHKRUTIMUNNATO(a)PI TANAYAHA TASYAI JANANYAI NAMAHA

In the Second hymn he tells the following - once when Sri Sankara was pursuing his studies in the Gurukula, Aryambal had a dream in which she saw her tiny son taking to sanyasa. She was severely shocked about what she saw in her dream. She could not control herself. She ran to the gurukula, the next morning to verify the truth. she became

emotional and wept there loudly. Seeing her in that pitiable plight the entire gurukula also wept alongwith her and shared her grief. This was indeed a premonition to Aryambal about the crocodile incident and sankara getting permission from her to go into the samnyasa ashrama. Sri Sankara recalls this incident at the time of Aryambal's death in this second hymn.

2.GURUKULAMUPSRUTYA SVAPNAKAALE TU DHRUSHTVAA

YATI SAMUCHITH VESHAM PRARUDO MAAM TVAMUCCHAIHI

GURUKULAMATH SARVAM PRARUDHATTHE SAMASKSHAM

SAPADHI CHARANYOSTEY MAATURASTU PRANAMAHA

In the third stanza Sri Sankara laments that he could not perform any funeral rites because he is an ascetic. Sri Sankara was at the death bed of ARYAMBAL when she was fully conscious. She was indeed delighted to see her son at the right time. However Sankara describes the state of a son, who could not be present at the last moments of one's own mother. He recalls the paramount duty of a son to be present at the time of departure of her soul, offering the Ganges water in her mouth and uttering the KARNA JAPA namely the chanting of Taraka Rama nama into her right ear, by keeping the mother's head on his lap and finally offering oblations to the departed soul, chanting vedic mantras.

3. NA DATTAM MAATASTAE MARANASAMAYAE TOYAMAPI VAA

SVADHAA VAA NO DAEYAA MARANDIVASAE SHRAADDHAVIDHINAA

NA JAPTO MAATASTAE MARANASAMAYAE TAARAKAMANUHU

AKAALAE SAMPRAAPTE MAYI KURU DAYAAM MAATARATULAAM

In fourth stanza - To an affectionate mother who has given everything to her son with loving words, sankara laments that he has been placed in a pitiable position to offer nothing but mere dry raw rice in her mouth. Here Sankara anguishes with emotion and is not able to control himself. This fourth stanza is so moving that it reflects the intense feelings of a duty bound son.

4. MUKTAMANISTVAM NAYANAM MAMAETI

RAAJAETI JEEVAETI CHIRAM SUTA TVAM

ITYUKTAVATYAASTAVA VAACHI MAATAHA

DADAAMYAHAM TANDULAMAESHA SHUSHKAM

The fifth is the concluding stanza of this PANCHAKAM as implied by its name. Sankara once again remember the unbearable hardship his mother had suffered at the time of confinement for courage and support to withstand the pains. The great Acharya offers his gratitude to his loving mother, in this hymn.

5.AMBAETI TAATAETI SHIVAETI TASMIN

PRASOOTIKAALAE YADAVOCHA UCHCHAIHI

KRUSHNAETI GOVINDA HARAE MUKUNDAETYAHO

JANANYAI RACHITO(a)YAMANJALIHI

To conclude is the below :::

yatraiva yatraiva mano madeeyam

tatraiva tatraiva tava svaroopam

yatraiva yatraiva shiro madeeyam

tatraiva tatraiva padadvayam tae.

(Mother! Wherever my restless mind travels

There may be your form appear;

And Wherever my head bows

May Your Lotus Feet be seen)

YAA DEVI SARVA BHUTESHU MAATRUROOPENA SAMSTITHA NAMASTASYAI NAMASTASYAI NAMASTASYAI NAMO NAMAHA.

Reach............................

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Reach..........................

The path between wanting and having is doing. To stop just
Wanting, and begin having, then start doing.

The greatest, most well-conceived plans are worthless if
They're not acted upon. If it's going to happen, someone
Must make it happen.

All sorts of outstanding opportunities are open to the
Person who is willing to take action. Be that person, take
That action, with commitment and persistence, and reap the
Valuable rewards of fulfilling those opportunities.

You don't have to be a world-renowned genius to be smart
Enough to take action. You don't need anyone's permission to
Act on your dream.

You must simply do it. Figure out what has to happen and
Take complete responsibility for making it happen.

Anything you truly desire is within your reach. Simply
Stand up, lift up your commitment, lift up your spirit, lift
Up your arms and do precisely that................. REACH.

Goodn reasons to stay in Bed.......................is good.

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Good reasons to stay in bed...............is good.

Sometimes your health demands it................

You might think it's your worst habit: groaning at the sound of your alarm clock, slamming the snooze button and sleeping in until you're running very, very late.But if you're tired enough to want to stay in bed all morning, your body might well be telling you to stay in bed – at least for a little while.

The snooze button can be an important part of healthy sleep management.
Without proper sleep, you're more at risk of developing chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

Waking up tired is more likely to make you irritable, forgetful,depressed,
accident-prone and, of course, sleepy. And even just one hour of sleep less than the recommended eight per night increases your chances of coming down with a cold.

So if you're free to sleep in, you should.

Here are three times it's all right to catch a few extraz's.

You've been missing precious sleep....................

When you don't get enough sleep too many nights in a row, you become increasingly tired.

Don't let your sleep debt get out of hand – alleviate it in small intervals by sleeping an extra hour or less every day until you've caught up.

The increments are important, as researchers have found that oversleeping
by more than an hour can disrupt your body clock.

You're planning to skimp on sleep..........

If you know you'll be low on sleep during a busy period, pay it forward.
A study has found that people who stocked up on sleep prior to a sleepless week were more alert than their more tired peers. Remember, the same rules apply here as in the post-deficit naps – don't add more than an hour of extra sleep onto your wake-up time each day.

You're sleeping less so you can exercise..............

Exercising in the morning is a sensible habit – as long as you don't go overboard. The days when you wake up dragging your feet and dreading the thought of going to the gym are usually days when you're tired or low on sleep, or days before you get sick, are actually the days you might want to skip your fitness routine.

Give yourself that extra hour in lieu of exercise so that you can get back on track with your rest. This will also ensure you won't have to skip more gym days later.

Finally, whatever your sleep habits or strategy, make sure that the hours you sleep are high quality.

Create a perfectly comfortable sleep environment, follow a bedtime routine and have a regular sleep schedule.

If you exercise, do so at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Make sure to get some sunshine during the day. Avoid caffeine in the evening, and remember that a light snack late in the day can help you sleep.

Hi......Enjoy reading this and abide by its principles.

Three Words....................................

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Three Words ...........that are most important in a married life.......

Three-Word Phrases, can be tools to help develop every relationship.
There are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationships.
Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words.

When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop
new friendships, deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships
that have soured.

The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every relationship.

~Let me help:................

Good friends see a need and then try to fill it.When they see a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they jump in and help out.

~I understand you:...................

People become closer and enjoy each other more when the other person
accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know - in so many little ways - that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship. And this can apply to any relationship.

~I respect you:..................

Respect is another way of showing love.Respect demonstrates that
another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds and become closer friends.
This applies to all interpersonal relationships.

~I miss you:...................

Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply
and sincerely said to each other I miss you.This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.Consider how important you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call
from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say “I miss you.”

~Maybe you re right:.................

This phrase is very effective in diffusing an argument. The implication when you say maybe you re right is the humility of admitting, maybe Im wrong. Lets face it. When you have an argument with someone, all you normally do is solidify the other persons point of view. They, or you, will not likely change their position and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying maybe you re right can open the door to explore the subject more. You may then have the opportunity to express your view in a way that is understandable to the other person.

~ Please forgive me:..............

Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would
admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.
~ I thank you:..................

Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy.People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who dont take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

Count on me:............

A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship. It is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating you can count on me.

I ll be there:............

If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night,
to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down
some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase
I ll be there.Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us.We are renewed in love and friendship.
We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.

~ Go for it:..............

We are all unique individuals. Dont try to get your friends to conform to your ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how far out they seem to you. God has given everyone dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only.Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell them to go for it.

~ I love you:............

Perhaps the most important three words that you can say.
Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a persons deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your children,your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words: I love you.Love is a choice. You can love even when the feeling is gone................................................AND WE LIVE ONLY ONCE AND IF WE LIVE RIGHT ONCE IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!

The Empty Soap Box...........................

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The Empty Soap Box......................

One of the most memorable case studies on Japanese management was the case of the empty soap box, which happened in one of Japan's biggest cosmetics companies. The company received a complaint that a consumer had bought a soap box that was empty.

Immediately the authorities isolated the problem to the assembly line, which transported all the packaged boxes of soap to the delivery department. For some reason, one soap box went through the assembly line empty.

Management asked its engineers to solve the problem. Post-haste, the engineers worked hard to devise an X-ray machine with high- resolution monitors manned by two people to watch all the soap boxes that passed through the line to make sure they were not empty.

No doubt, they worked hard and they worked fast but they spent whoopee amount to do so. But when a workman was posed with the same problem, did not get into complications of X-rays, etc but instead came out with another solution.

He bought a strong industrial electric fan and pointed it at the assembly line. He switched the fan on, and as each soap box passed the fan, it simply blew the empty boxes out of the line.

Moral of the story: Always look for simple solutions. Devise the simplest possible solution that solves the problem. So, learn to focus on solutions not on problems. "If you look at what you do not have in life, you don't have anything; if you look at what you have in life, you have everything......................AND WHEN YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU ARE THE RICHEST PERSON UNDER THE SUN.

Obstacles............................. are meant to overcome.

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Obstacles.................are meant to overcome.

"I've always found that anything worth achieving will always
Have obstacles in the way and you've got to have that drive
And determination to overcome those obstacles on route to
Whatever it is that you want to accomplish."