Difference in Perspective..................................

Difference in Perspective..................................

If you judge me,you are Enlightened..........&..........
 If I judge you, I am Prejudiced.

 If you question my faith, then you are Secular...........&.............
 If I question your faith,then I am Communal

If you defend yourself, it's because you are a Victim........&..............
If I defend myself, it's because I am violent. 

If you pen your thoughts  it's Revolutionary.............&....................

 If I pen my thoughts, it's Provocation.

 If you march, it's a Protest............&..................
 If I march,it's a Mob

If you lodge a complaint,you are following the Course of Law..........&..............
 If I lodge a complaint, I am Misusing the Law.

Now one has to identify who is.............. "I" .............and who is............... "YOU"....That's All.........................JK

Never complain on your parents

Never complain on your parents...........................

Never complain about what your parents couldn't give you......... It was probably all they had....Your parents may not be perfect  but they are the precious gift God has bestowed on you.My parents were not rich, still they always have found a way to make sure that I had many thing I ever needed or wanted and I am forever grateful to them.Love your parents,many of we are so busy these days growing ourselves up and we often  forget.......the parents are growing old.....And please understand, a simple phone call from  you can make them happy and make a difference to them......and remember, they didn't leave you when you were young so don't leave them when they are old...and you will never understand what your parents have sacrificed for you......until you have kids of your own......... do not fail to pray God  and say..............".My Dear God Thank you for the parents you gave me"..............................They brought US into this world and its for each one of us to make THE BEST USE OF THE WORLD TO GLORIFY &  SHINE as this world belongs to each and every one of us..........And Mind You they are not going to LAST with you for a long time to relish and cherish....A time will  come sooner than later.....Only memories will remain and that too shall not LAST.

J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA

"WE DON'T THINK TO BREATHE
 WE BREATHE TO THINK"

LESSON TO LEARN FROM A ANT.............A VERY NICE STORY FOR GOOD REALIZATION.

LESSON TO LEARN FROM A ANT.............A VERY NICE STORY FOR GOOD REALIZATION.

One morning, a wealthy man sat in his balcony enjoying sunshine and his coffee when a little ant caught his eye which was going from one side to the other side of the balcony carrying a big leaf several times more than its size. The man watched it for more than an hour. He saw that the ant faced many obstacles during its journey, paused, took a diversion and then continued towards destination.

At one point the tiny creature came across a crack in the floor. It paused for a little while, analyzed and then laid the huge leaf over the crack, walked over the leaf, picked the leaf on the other side then continued its journey.

The man was captivated by the cleverness of the ant, one of God’s tiniest creatures. The incident left the man in awe and forced him to contemplate over the miracle of Creation. It showed the Greatness of the Creator. In front of his eyes there was this tiny creature of God, lacking in size yet equipped with a brain to analyze, contemplate, reason, explore, discover and overcome.

A while later the man saw that the creature had reached its destination – a tiny hole in the floor which was entrance to its underground dwelling. And it was at this point that the ant’s shortcoming that it shared with the man was revealed.
How could the ant carry into the tiny hole the large leaf that it had managed to carefully bring to the destination? It simply couldn't!

So the tiny creature, after all the painstaking and hard work and exercising great skills, overcoming all the difficulties along the way, just left behind the large leaf and went home empty-handed.

The ant had not thought about the end before it began its challenging journey and in the end the large leaf was nothing more than a burden to it. The creature had no option, but to leave it behind to reach its destination. The man learned a great lesson that day.

That is the truth about our lives too.

We worry about our family, we worry about our job, we worry about how to earn more money, we worry about where we should live, what kind of vehicle to buy, what kind of dresses to wear, what gadgets to upgrade......
only to abandon all these things when we reach our destination –
The Grave.

We don’t realize in our life’s journey that these are just burdens that we are carrying with utmost care and......................... fear of losing them, only to find that at the end they are useless and we can’t take them with us.....

J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA

"WE DON'T THINK TO BREATHE
WE BREATHE TO THINK"

GREAT GIFT OF GOD FOR HUMANITY'S EXISTENCE.......

GREAT GIFT OF GOD FOR HUMANITY'S EXISTENCE.......

In one day a human being breathes oxygen equivalent to 3 cylinders.Each oxygen cylinder on

 an average costs Rs 700, so in a day one uses Oxygen worth Rs 2100 and for a full year it is 

Rs 7,66,500. If we consider an average life span of 65 years; the costs of oxygen we use 

become a staggering sum of around Rs 5 Cr.. All this oxygen is derived free of cost from the 

surrounding trees. Very few people look at trees as a resource oxygen and there is rampart tree

 cutting going on everywhere and this must be stopped in the interest of our 

existence..............PRESERVE & NURTURE TREES and there by SAVE

 NATURE........................JK
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 J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA

"WE DON'T THINK TO BREATHE

 WE BREATHE TO THINK"

Make time.......&............... Take Time...................

Make time.......&............... Take Time...................

Every minute spent worrying about ‘the way things were’ is a moment stolen from creating ‘the way things can be'.

Make… At least Two Persons Happy In a Day.. But Make sure One of Them Is "YOU" YOURSELF.
Make time.......&.................. Take Time

Make time and take time to create the moments you need for silence. To create a time of silence takes just a second.
A second is a drop of time … a drop of time through which you step to renew yourself deep inside. So you stop, for a second, and say to yourself, “Now you shall go inside.” In the space of a second, you pass beyond all the muddle and find yourself in your original state of peace.

J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA

"WE DON'T THINK TO BREATHE
WE BREATHE TO THINK"

Three cravings that are signs of Health Related Problems

Three cravings that are signs of Health Related Problems.................Please read and understand..............

We have all been there: That moment when you just need to have a burger or a milkshake, or a pack of potato chips and nothing else on earth will do.

But why exactly do we have food cravings? And what do they mean?

First, let's clear up a big myth. It's a popular belief that cravings are the result of nutritional shortfalls. Chocolate cravings are often blamed on low levels of magnesium, for example. But most experts say there's just not enough research to support this idea.

"There is very little science-based evidence on food cravings linked to nutritional deficiencies," said Sharon Palmer, RDN, author of The Plant-Powered Life. "And if food cravings were related to something you need, then wouldn't you be craving kale or apples, not ice cream and French fries? Instead, people tend to crave foods that are rich in fats, carbs, and sugar."

Especially sugar, according to a new study. Even the popular chocolate theory falls pretty flat when you find out that an ounce of dried pumpkin seeds has more than twice the magnesium of an ounce of chocolate. But you don't see anyone hankering for pumpkin seeds. Plus, one study found that, even on a nutritionally complete diet, people still get cravings. 

This doesn't mean that food cravings are not real. It is just that your hankering for pizza is probably linked to emotional needs—seeking a comfort food that releases feel-good chemicals in the brain during a time of stress, for example—not nutritional ones.Other studies show that cravings can crop up simply because you're on a restrictive or monotonous diet and want what you can't have.That said, there are some cravings that really do signal health problems. Here are three to look out for:

Craving: Water

Could be: Diabetes

Excessive thirst is an early symptom of diabetes—but this is not just the craving for water that hits when you finish a workout. This is far more pronounced thirst that's also typically coupled with excessive urination. If you have diabetes, extra sugar builds up in the blood, and your kidneys have to work extra hard to filter and absorb that sugar. But sometimes they can't keep up, so the extra sweet stuff is diverted into the urine. This means frequent pee breaks, which in turn leave you thirsty for more water. 

Craving: Salt

Could be: Addison's disease

We don't crave salt because we need more of it—in fact, most Americans are getting more than enough salt from their diets. (The only exception? Endurance athletes who can lose too much salt by sweating profusely.) For the rest of us, intense salt cravings could point to Addison's disease, in which the adrenal glands (the ones that sit on top of the kidneys) don't produce enough hormones. And these hormones are important: They include cortisol, which helps the body respond to stress, and aldosterone, which keeps blood pressure balanced. Left untreated, Addison's disease can make your blood pressure drop dangerously low—so see a doctor if you have a new, persistent, excessive craving for salty foods, especially if you're experiencing any of the other Addison's disease symptoms.

Craving: Ice

Could be: Iron deficiency

Craving things with no nutritional value—ice, paper, clay, dirt—is a phenomenon known as pica.  And although these cravings are not totally well understood by scientists, some studies have linked the desires with an insufficient supply of iron. One recent paper in Medical Hypotheses suggests that compulsive ice chewing increases blood flow to the brain, combating the sluggishness caused by an iron deficiency. 

REMEMBER................... THE BEST IS YET TO COME

No one in this world is pure and perfect.Yet If you avoid people for their mistakes, you will be alone in this world........Therefore judge less and love more.And When you start looking at people’s heart instead of their face, life becomes clear.Always remember that your present situation is not your final destination.....Remember The best and The Best are  yet to come.When other people treat you poorly and hurt, smile  and walk away,  and keep being YOU. Don’t ever let someone else’s bitterness change the person you are................&......Before we can know God and understand his great plan it is first necessary for us to believe that he exists and that he rewards all who diligently seek him.......&......  How different would our ideals of beauty be...........If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies........Have a NICE DAY with your family .......Its your JK

Let's too become..........THE BEST........................

Let's too become..........THE BEST........................

Hi Friends...........Do you all know that.............

“Coffee” never knew, how good it could taste before it met Sugar & Milk........ Like wise We are all Good

 

as individuals, but when we meet each other, We become THE BEST................. Enjoy a SPLENDID

Evening with your family..........Its your JK

The Joy of Aging With Grace & Dignity.................

The Joy of Aging With  Grace & Dignity....Yet with a feeling of being Ageless..................JK

Life is not about how far you can go.........neither....... how high you can jump............... nor............... how much weight you can carry......BUT....... Life is all  about experiences, friendships, family, and the memories they create. So, why do so many people fear old age when the years that go by enrich us?   No matter how old you may be, you should always be full of life, even more so, than when you were young.......OK Even though my body is not as young as it used to be................I will not change my amazing friends.................My wonderful life............The things I have seen.......The lessons I have learned...............My loving family.With age I become more merciful,peaceful and less critical towards my self and become my own best friend.I no longer get angry with me for eating the last bite of an apple.............for not tidying my room or for buying a new car.and whatever other things may be...........I can enjoy the treat.....and the mess and flashiness because..................I have earned it.I have seen too many dear and good friends leave this world too early even before they could understand the freedom that comes with old age.It's no body's business if I choose to read all the night......sleep until noon and then spend my time at computer............I Will dance on to my own music and if I choose to cry over my past..............I will ........but in silence within ME.As the years go by, its easier to remain positive. I care LESS  about what others think of me and I no longer doubt  myself and I have earned the right to make mistakes and do things what other think are odd.I know I do forget sometimes, somethings but some parts of the life should be forgotten.I have been blessed with enough years for my hair to become fully grey unlike many others,and I am fortunate enough that way. Yes.............I like being growing old................Yes I am free and love to look the person every morning in the mirror...............I am content....I am confident and happy  with myself.................and wish that you too my beloved ageing will find mind and strength to live your life this way  so that your smile may never fade.....and will remain ageless.

Sage(Maharshi) Bharadwaja 

Bharadwaja
Bharadwaja
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Children	Drona

Bharadwaja, also spelled Bhardwaj (Sanskrit: भारद्वाज, : Bhāradvāja), was one of the greatest Hindu sages (Maharṣhis) descendant of Sage  Aṅgirasā, whose accomplishments are detailed in the Purāṇas. He is one of the Saptaṛiṣhis (Seven Great Sages or Rishis) in the present Manvantara; with otherss being Atri, Vasiṣṭha, Viswamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kaśyapa.

Bharadvāja Bārhaspatya is the progenitor of the Bhāradvāja family and the family is attributed as the composers of Sixth Maṇḍala of the Ṛigveda. Maṇḍala 6 is known as the Bhāradvāja Family Book as all its 75 hymns are composed by members of this family over several centuries. He is believed to be a contemporary of King Bhārata. Maharṣhi Bharadvāja and his descendants were respected and powerful priests-like ṛiṣhis of several clans/dynasties of the Puru tribe, such as the Bhāratas and the Pañcālas.

Sage Bharadvāja was a sage of the Vedic times. He attained extraordinary scholarship. He had the great power of meditation. His Āśramam still exists at the holy Prayag (Allahabad).

Bharadwaja was also the father of Guru Droṇācārya and grandfather of Aśvatthāma from the epic Mahābhārata..His grandson rishi Aśvatthāma or otherwise called Drauni, will become one of the Saptarishis in next Manvantara. Bhardvāja or Bharadwaja is one the most exalted gotras (family lineages) of the Brahmin caste.Brahmins with Bharadwaja gotra use Bharadwaja as their Last name.

Maharṣhi Bharadvāja was the son of Devarṣi Bṛhaspati. Devarṣi Bṛhaspati was the son of Maharṣi Aṅgirasa. Angiras was the son of Brahma and Brahma came from Vishnu. These 3 Ṛiṣhis are called the Traya Ṛiṣhi, meaning The Three Ṛiṣhis of the Bharadvāja Gotra. Guru Droṇācārya, the royal guru to Kauravas and Pāṇḍavas in the epic Mahābhārata was the son of sage Bharadvāja. He was a master of advanced military arts, including the Devāstras. Among all the seven gotras Bharadvāja is the largest chain. Bharadvāja gotra has more than 1400 branches.

   

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  He married Sushila and had a son called Garga.His son Dronacharya was born as a result of his attraction to an Apsara Ghritachi. He trained Drona in use of weapons. Drona also learnt the use of weapons from Agnivesha, Parasurama’s student and from Parasurama himself. Drona then went on to teach the weaponry to the Kauravas and Pandavas. Drona has a son called Ashwatthama who was an avatar of Lord Siva. Both Drona and Ashwatthama are Maharathas who fought on Kaurava side on Mahabharata war,in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Bharadwaja had a daughter called Devavarnini. Yajnavalkya, the author of the Satapatha Brahmana was a descendant of Bharadwaja.The second wife of Yajnavalkya Katyayani, was the daughter of Bharadwaja.

His achievements and contributions: Bharadwaja’s Vedic mantras were placed in the sixth Mandala of the Rig Veda by Veda Vyasa Dharmasutra and Srautasutra were written by Bharadwaja. The manuscript of the latter was in Pandu script and is available with the Vishvavidyalaya of Mumbai. He was a master of the scriptures and Vedas. He was a renowned Sanskrit grammarian. As per the Rktantra, pratisakhya of the samaveda, Brahma taught grammar to Brhaspati who in turn taught it to Bharadwaja. Panini, Rkpratisakhya and Taittiriya have quoted and discussed Bharadwaja on grammar.

Kautilya (Chanakya) has quoted Bharadwaja on politics in his treatise Kautilya Arthasastra. Dhvanta Pramapaka Yantra : Spectromer of Bharadwaja Maharshi.Chanakya quotes Bharadwaja in the Kautilya Arthasastra

He had an unquenchable thirst for the knowledge of the Vedas and in addition to his studies, meditated on Indra for long life for more knowledge. He also meditated upon Siva and Parvathi for more Vedic knowledge. He was a first hand witness to the incident of the Krauncha birds, where Valmiki uttered his first sloka. He was egoless. He spent a major part of his life spreading Vedic knowledge as per a command of Indra’s.

Bharadvāja in Rāmāyaṇa

Śrī Rāma, Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa meet sage Bharadvāja

In Rāmāyaṇa, Śrī Rāma along with Sita and Lakṣmaṇa went on exile on own for the maintaining the dharma/words of his father. Rama along with them went through many forest regions starting from crossing Ganga river with help of Guhan, head clansman and a friend of Rama's father Daśaratha. As he travelled he visited many Rishi's Ashrams and met many rishis and sages including Agastya, Gautama and Bharadvāja. Śrī Rāma and others rested in Bharadvāja's āśrama when they were crossing Prayag and accepted his offerings as great sages knew that Śrī Rāma is incarnation of Mahā Viṣṇu, Sitā Devī is goddess Lakṣmī and Lakṣmaṇa is none other than Śeṣa Nāga.

Bharadwaj is a surname and gotra for people who are the descendants of Rishi Bharadwaj. Rishi Bharadwaj was the son of Rishi Brihaspati. Rishi Brihaspati was the son of Rishi Angiras. These 3 Rishis are called the Traya (Three) Rishis of the Bharadwaja Gotra. Guru Dronacharya, the royal guru to Kauravas and Pandavas in the epic Mahabharat was the son of sage Bharadwaj. He was a master of advanced military arts, including the Devastras. The Ashram of Maharishi Bharadwaj is situated at holy Prayag @ Allahabad

ASHTALAKSMI TEMPLE.......Besant Nagar, CHENNAI.

ASHTALAKSMI TEMPLE.......Besant Nagar, CHENNAI...A VERY USEFUL INFO TO KEEP FOR REFERENCE.

ASHTALAKSHMI Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India.

The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.

The temple was constructed on the wishes of Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati swamigal of Kanchi Mutt. The foundation was land in January 1974 by public participation. The consecration of the temple took place on 5 April 1976 in the presence of the 44th guru of the Ahobila Mutt Vedhantha Dhesika Yatheendhra Mahadhesikan Swami.

History...................

The Vedas and Puranas say that Goddess Lakshmi has emerged out of the oceans when the Devas and Asuras churned the Milky Ocean. Mahavishnu married Her and They both fulfill the desires of the devotees. Goddess Lakshmi is the deity who grants the Eightfold Achievements (Ashtama Siddhis) and Eightfold Wealth( Ashta Iswaryam). As both Mahavishnu and Mahalakshmi(with Her eight forms) reside in this temple it is known as the Ashtalakshmi Temple. It is befitting to have a temple constructed and consecrated on the shores facing the sea for Goddess Lakshmi whose birthplace is the sea. Ashtalakshmi Temple Chennai Ashtalakshmi Temple

Temple :

Omkhara (AUM) Shape: The temple was designed and constructed in the shape of ‘AUM’,the First Vedic Mantra, Pranava.

Ashtanga Vimana: As the temple is dedicated to Mahavishnu and Ashta Lakshmis, the construction is on the models of Ashtanga vimana (Eight Parts) style. This is one of the very ancient styles of temple construction.

This temple has three floors,the Ground floor,the First floor and the Second floor and steps to each floor.This three tier system is the speciality of the ashtanga vimana style.The three forms of Lord Vishnu – Standing,Sitting and Reclining –are depicted in each floor. In the ground floor Mahavishnu and Mahalakshmi are in the standing posture.In the four corners of each of the other two tires are the shrines for the AshtaLakshmi.

Generally, temples are built on the basic six principles :

Adishtanam (Stationary Place -abode)
Paadam (Feet –pedastal)
Prastaram(Walls)
Khandam(Neck)
Sikaram(Head)
Stupi(Copula -tower)

This is known as Sashtangam (Six Parts or Divisions).
In Ashtangavimanam, on Khandam, another floor is constructed with Prastaram (Walls), Khandam (neck),Sikaram(head) and Stupi(tower).

In this temple, below the Stupi,in the Sikaram area, is consecrated the Dhanalakshmi.

On the Precincts, are the other shrines for Gajalashmi, Santhanalashmi, Vijayalakshmi and Vidyalakshmi in the Khandam areas.

On the Groundfloor, in the Prastara area,are consecrated the three Lakshmis – Adi Lakshmi,Dhanya Lakshmi and Dhairya Lakshmi.

In the main Sanctum Sanctorum is consecrated the deity of Mahalakshmi with Mahavishnu, as the presiding deity of the Temple.

Under one Vimanam (Turret) , eight shrines are constructed sideways and above on the two tiers.

There is a sannadhi for the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, to the left of which is the Madapalli (the kitchen for preparing naivedhiyam for the Gods).

There are shrines for Tumbikai Aazhwar (Ganesha), Guruvaayurappan, Chakrathaazhwar & Narasimhar (on either side of the same idol), Aanjaneyar & Dhanvantri.

Nature of worship

The worship starts with the shrine of the two presiding deities namely Mahalakshmi and Mahavishnu, which is located on the second floor.

After the prayers are offered here, a flight of steps take you to the third floor where the shrine of Santhanalakshmi (bestower of children) is located. The shrines of Vidyalakshmi (goddess of wisdom and knowledge), Vijayalakshmi (god of success) and Gajalakshmi (goddess of prosperity) are also here. After completing worship here, you have to take another flight of stairs to go the fourth floor where the shrine of DhanaLakshmi (goddess of wealth) is located.

While exiting the temple, you have to pray before the shrines of Adhilakshmi, DhaanyaLakshmi (goddess of food) and Dhariyalakshmi (goddess of courage and strength).

|| AshTalakShmee stotram ||

Aadi lakshmee

sumanasa vandita sundaree maadhavee 
chandra sahodaree hemamayay | 
munigaNa manDita moksha pradaayinee 
manjula bhaashiNee vedanutay || 
pankaja vaasinee deva supoojita 
sadguNa varshiNee shaantiyutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
aadi lakshmee sadaa paalaya maam || 1 ||

Dhaanya lakshmee

ayi kalikalmasha naashinee kaaminee 
vaidika roopiNee vedamayay | 
ksheera samudbhava mangala roopiNee 
mantra nivaasinee mantranutay || 
mangala daayinee ambuja vaasinee 
devagaNaashrita paadayutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
dhaanya lakshmee sadaa paalaya maam || 2 ||

Dhairya lakshmee 
jayavara varNinee vaishNavee bhaargavee 
mantra svaroopiNi mantramayay | 
sura gaNa poojita sheeghra phalaprada 
gyaana vikaasinee shaastranutay || 
bhava bhaya haariNi papa vimochanee 
saadhu janaashrita paadayutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
dhairya lakshmee sadaa paalaya maam || 3 ||

Gaja lakshmee

jaya jaya durgati naashinee kaaminee 
sarva phalaprada shaastramayay | 
rathagaja turaga padaadi samaavruta 
parijanamanDita lokanutay || 
harihara brahma supoojita sevita 
taapa nivaariNee paadayutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
gaja lakshmee roopeNa paalaya maam || 4 ||

Santaana lakshmee

ayi khaga vaahinee mohinee chakriNee 
raaga vivardhinee gyaanamayay | 
guNagaNa vaaridhee loka hitaishiNee 
svarasapta bhooshita gaananutay || 
sakala suraasura deva muneeshvara 
maanava vandita paadayutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
santaana lakshmee sadaa paalaya maam || 5 ||

Vijaya lakshmee

jaya kamalaasanee sadgati daayinee 
gyaana vikaasini gaanamayay | 
anudinam archita kumkuma dhoosara 
bhooshita vaasita vaadyanutay || 
kanaka dharaastuti vaibhava vandita 
shankara deshika maanya paday | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
vijaya lakshmee sadaa paalaya maam || 6 ||

Vidyaa lakshmee

praNata sureshvaree bhaaratee bhaargavee 
shoka vinaashinee ratnamayay | 
maNimaya bhooshita karma vibhooshaNa 
shaanti samaavruta haasya mukhay || 
navanidhi daayinee kalimala haariNee 
kaamita phala prada hasta yutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
vidyaa lakshmee sadaa paalaya maam || 7 ||

Dhana lakshmee

dhimi dhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi 
dundubhi naada supoorNamayay | 
ghuma ghuma ghumghuma ghumghuma 
ghumghuma shankha ninaada suvaadyanutay || 
veda puraaNetihaasa supoojita 
vaidika maarga pradarshayutay | 
jaya jaya hay madhusoodana kaaminee 
dhana lakshmee roopeNa paalaya maam|| 8 ||