THE IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ‘NINE’(9)


The number nine is an important one as it has significance relating to ancient traditions and heritage. It is also known as a fancy number in numerical and numerological term. Now let me analyze and give some details and information on NINE from the point of view of its significance for the benefit of the readers.

There are various necessities and occasions wherein NINE plays a vital role in a person’s life and it will be advisable know these facts for knowledge and application appropriately. .


1. NINE qualities of living known as Dharma Sastra (Righteous Science) are as follows: -
2.
1. Non-violence 2. Truthfulness 3. Honesty 4. Cleanliness 5. Sensory Control 6. Charity 7. Self Restraint. 8.Compassion 9. Forbearance.


3. Nine divine nights (Navarathri): The nine nights of Goddess Devi constitute great religious festival all over India and in countries where Indians live. The festival commences on the new moon of Ashvini month and concludes with Mahanavami on the ninth lunar day of the bright half of the month.



The first three nights of festivities are dedicated to worship of Durga (Goddess
Of valor), the next three nights festivities are dedicated to worship of
Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth & prosperity) and the last three nights festivities are
Dedicated to worship Saraswathi (Goddess of knowledge and fine arts). Nine
Blissful nights to invoke Goddess Sri Durga, Sri Lakshmi &
Sri Saraswathi and seek their blessings for well being, knowledge, wisdom and
Prosperity.


4. Nine emotions: Emotions are basically used to bring out emotional expressions
During discussions & debates. It is precisely brought out for enjoying during performing arts.

They are:

1. Love 2. Laughter 3. Compassion 4. Anger 5. Heroism 6. Fear
7. Disgust 8. Wonder 9. Peace.



5. Navarathna (Nine Gems):Out of innumerable gems and stones only nine distinct
and exclusive gems and stones are considered to be precious since ancient times. These gems and stones are related to the nine celestial abodes (Nava grahams)
and manifests special qualities and powers. Will reproduce the details below for easy reference and understanding to the readers.


Name of Gem Representing House Effects to the user.

Ruby Sun (Surya) bestows name, fame, vigour, virtue,
Warmth & capacity to command.
White Peral Moon ((Chandra) strengthens mental faculty, calms
Emotions and increases power of
Memory. Provides vitality and
Wisdom.
Red coral Mars (Mangala) enhances courageousness and helps
To cure blood related diseases.
Emerald Mercury (Buddha) Improves memory, communication &
Intuition. Sharpens the intellect, ability
To learn & bestows wealth.
Yellow Sapphire Jupiter (Guru) enhances the financial status. Helps to
Get wealth, good health, name, fame &
Honor

Diamond Venus (Sukra) bestows luxurious life, helps enhance
Name, fame & artistic qualities and
Improves sexual power.

Blue sapphire Saturn (Sani) counteracts envy from others and
Dispels evil. Eliminates long term
mis fortunes and restore lost wealth
and Property.
Gomeda Rahu (north node moon) helps in speedy transactions in lesser
Than anticipated time. Helps to count-
eract delays in fulfillment of
Ambitions.

Cat’s eye Kethu (south node moon) Protects from hidden enemies, myster-
ious dangers and disease. Protects
from drowning, intoxication and
Detrimental action in employment.

5 Navagrihas (Nine Celestial Abodes) & These nine celestial abodes possess a
Navadanyams (Nine grains & pulses)


Great influence on lives of human. Here again each of these celestial abode’s grains and pulses as indicated against each below is to be used to propitiate during sacrament of these celestial abodes.

Name of the Griha Relevant grains/pulses for worship

Sun (Surya) Wheat
Moon (Moon) Paddy

Mars (Mangala) Red gram
Mercury (Budh) Green gram
Jupiter (Guru) Bengal gram
Venus (Sukra) Hyacinth bean
Saturn (Sani) Sesame
Rahu (north node of moon) Black gram
Kethu (south node of moon) Horse gram

Nine limbs of Bakthi (devotion) are: -

1. Hearing the tales of the God 2. Singing of hymns in praise of God 3.Contemplation and remembrance of God. 4. Service to the world as the feet of God. 5. Worship 6. Obeisance 7. Servant ship 8. Intimacy 9. Self-surrender.

I hope, having given some useful tips and information on the importance and significance on NINE and may these be useful to the seekers.

J.KANNAN

INDIA HAS DONE THE BEST TO USA & USA SHOULD FOR EVER REMAIN
INDEBTED TO INDIA AND INDIANS

If only one really look into in depth, with all realities to know the exact reasons for what USA is today in terms of Technological development, Aerospace development, IT development, Nuclear science and satellite technology development, Medical Science, Economical development and so on, the undisputable truth will reveal, that, to a great extend, its all because of our GREAT INDIA & GREAT INDIANS- and USA shall not dare to dispute on this fact, but will endorse these facts with humility and honesty. In other words, INDIA holds fairly a good stake in USA’s overall growth, development and advancement in the above-mentioned areas and shall continue to do so with increase in its stake.

To name a few, NASA & Silicon valley are supposed to have been located in Indian soil, but found its geographical place in USA, the land owned by USA, the idea and concept conceived by Indians and dedicated in USA. And its existence like very strong pillars is because of the Indian brain to a great extend and belongs to India and Indians in USA, applying their razor sharp brain on these massive projects. To make you all believe read further…………

Authenticate statistics further reveals the following facts: -

38% of Doctors in USA are Indians.
12% of the Scientists in USA are Indians.
36% of NASA Scientists in USA are Indians.
34% of Microsoft employees in USA are Indians.
38% of IBM employees in USA are Indians.
17% of Intel employees in USA are Indians.
In the world’s top, out of 35 High Technology innovators 8 are our Indians.
Dr. Anita Goel (yet another great Indian), PhD from Harvard University and MD from Harvard. MIT Division Health services and Technology, Fellow of World Technology networks. Trustee and Advisor to INDIA NANO dedicated to breakthrough advances in Nanotechnology.



Health care is so important for any country (as there is a common saying” health is wealth”: and India plays an important role in the health care of Americans by way of participation by men and women of India with dedication and devotion by working in American hospitals to look after the health care needs of Americans.

Indians also play a vital role in creating new technocrats d high profile professionals in all the above-mentioned areas by committing themselves in teaching faculty in many leading universities, institutes and business schools of USA.There will be no end to speak high of India and Indians as they are realistic and true and these never comes to an end but grows to further heights.

Now let’s listen to what other great countrymen who had said truly about India. Here goes…

We owe a lot to Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made - ALBERT EINSTEIN-

India is the cradle of Human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of History, the grand mother of legend and the great grand mother of tradition.
- MARK TWAIN-

If there is one place on the face of earth where all dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existing, it is INDIA
-ROMAIN ROLLAND-

India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across the border. –Hu Shih- Former Chinese Ambassador to
USA.

All American nationals shall be duty bound repeat the above sayings loudly and from the bottom of their heart and remain indebted to INDIA & INDIANS at all times.

Now gently and kindly listen to the author of this article to find out what he has to say about India for the benefit and betterment of the people of USA

INDIA is a nation concerned about the Love and peace OF THE PEOPLE around the world, conceived with intelligence, knowledge &wisdom BY THE PEOPLE, and the welfare and well being FOR THE PEOPLE of Rest of the World and this burning desire of Indians shall not perish until the universe exists. - J.KANNAN-


May all Gods of universe grace and help all nations to build up a peace loving, truthful and fruitful relationship with India and Indians always.

J.KANNAN

LIVING WITH DIGNITY

Today I happened to read a brief write up on a subject titled “ DYING WITH DIGNITY” and I was rather taken aback to know that there is going to be a power talk on this subject stretching for three hours by a legendary motivational speaker for a price.

To die with dignity one (any one for that matter) need not hear or listen to this kind of three hours of blabbering, pay and spend for it. Just follow the following “D” principles of living religiously to obviously attain death with the satisfaction of dignity.

Live Diligently
Live with Dedication
Live with Divinity
Live with Decorum
Live with Decency
AND
Live with Dignity

Once you implement the above “D” principles in your day-to-day living, the end of the life has to be with the total satisfaction of dignity.

Do not try to die with dignity. Do not be selfish to take away with you, your dignity when time comes for you to leave this world. Leave your dignity behind when you leave this world, for others to know and learn how to live with dignity. Guide others; lead others to know what is dignity and how to live with dignity without making it a commercial proposition. Share your knowledge in spirituality, occult science, motivational and inspirational thoughts and ideas for free and do not sell these to the people unknown/less known on these subjects. Any person who has lived his life, following the above “D” principles of life has never lost or deprived of his close-knit relationship like, wife, son, daughter etc.

I was injured to read the write up mentioning that depending upon ones own children at old age is a tragedy and to avoid this, recommends a plan the journey of life. The day you are born your journey has already commenced, you can’t begin a journey in between or in midway when you are already on your life’s journey. All that you can do is choose the right path of journey until you reach your ultimate destination (end of ones existence), without straining and tightening the relationships but strengthening the relationship with true LOVE (I would like to call it LOVE WITH NECTAR).” Guide and lead people rightly or else keep mum” that should be the first idea to occur in the mind of a motivator/ inspirator. Come on, do not play with lives of others most of who have crossed 20 to 80% of their life on the earth.

Be an embodiment of Dignity when alive and a monument of Dignity when mortal. Hence while parting knowledge to others on these kind of subjects, make it GRATIS instead of for GAINS by commercializing.

Let’s live in such a way that we are always useful to underprivileged & unprivileged ones whenever opportunity comes to us to parting/sharing with our knowledge on the above topics.

No one born in this world can escape or avoid death and it’s a universal truth and to face this truth one need not be under fear or scare. Be bold enough. It has to happen and it will happen and do not keep thinking about death and waste your useful energy and time and one need not be prepared in advance to face death. Do your duties keeping in mind the ‘D’ principles and the end will come unknowingly with the satisfaction of having lived in perfect harmony and Dignity. Always bear in mind and remember that living this planet is a privilege and not an entitlement as being misquoted to mislead and misguide people.

Knowing is not doing- doing is also not doing. Knowing and doing is doing. Understand this in its right perspective and perform your duties and live your life diligently with dignity.

May God’s grace be with you all my dear and loving readers.

J.KANNAN

MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES


No one in an organization can avoid or escape changes in the organization. Particularly Managers. How to cope-up with the inevitable changes that confront them and maintain organizational excellence? If the managers are to be effective, they can no longer be content to let the changes occur as it may, but must be able to develop and adopt strategies to plan, direct and control the changes in the organization.

It will be appropriate to have look at the “ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE-A PROCESSUAL APPROACH” by Mr., Patrick Dawson wherein he has formulated guidelines which should be strictly considered by organizational Managers to embark on a programmed of organizational changes. It’s as follows: -

1. Maintain an overview of the dynamic and long-term process of change and appreciate that major change takes time.
2. Recognize that transition process need not be marked by a continual improvement from beginning to end.
3. Be aware of and understand the context in which change takes place.
4. Ensure that change strategies are culturally and ethically sensitive and do not underestimate the strength of existing culture and ethics.
5. Consider the value of having a champion of change.
6. Affirm that the substance of change is fully understood.
7. Train staff in the use of new equipment, techniques or procedures.
8. Ensure Senior Management commitment and support.
9. Develop a committed and cohesive local management team.
10. Ensure that supervisors are part of major change programmed.
11. Gain trade union support.
12. Spend time developing good employee relations.
13. Clearly communicate intentions of change of employees.
14. Provide appropriate funding arrangements.
15. Take a total organizational approach to managing transitions.

AND

Always bear in mind that change needs to be managed as an on going and dynamic process and Managers must act and perform as Leaders of change.

The factors responsible for organizational changes are: -

1. External factors: Such as Government Rules & Regulations, Technological changes, social and economical changes, changes in the international agreements pertaining to trade and tariff, environmental and pollution factors, health and safety norms, product’s life span high quality standards owing to customer requirements, adoption of new methods and technology in production change of
Machineries and equipments, fluctuation in the economic activities s significantly influences organizational changes. Currency fluctuations, Import control, fluctuation in the price of raw materials etc.
2. Internal factors: The internal factors for organizational changes are technological resulting into change in production process, organizational structure, human resources and tasks. The option for revising organizational structure includes lines of communication, reporting, incentive and reward system.

Changing the human aspect of the organization is a popular change strategy modifying attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviour. As there are forces pressing for organizational change, there are forces resisting the changes. This resistance originates from the structure of the organization or from the people within the organization. Strucutural problems, in a large organization includes where authority is the rule and the precedence are the norms rather than initiative, innovation and flexibility. It is there fore essential while planning change one must ensure that the right information gets to the right people at the right time and in right manner. People related issues are major contributory factors. It emanates from uncertainty about career, job security, compensation, retirement benefits etc. Employees should not feel that they are redundant, unwanted and ill equipped to cope up with the demands as a result of the organizational change.

Managers are key functionaries responsible for the introduction and management of organizational change. The strategy of moving the status quo in the direction of effective change by using management skills as a pressure, fit in with corporate objectives and encourage individuals to lower their resistance to change, by creating an atmosphere of Faith and Trust. The process of managing the transition commences once the need for the change is identified. This involves a number of different activities and decisions both for individuals and groups in the organization.

During the phase when the change is implemented and becomes operational, the change process and people’s reaction to the change need to be monitored. There will be delays, setbacks, unforeseen problems and negative reactions from those who are faced with the reality of the change. This is to be considered as initial teething trouble and needs to be managed skillfully and appropriately.

Following the implementation of new organizational arrangements and system of operation begins to emerge and finally the change is institutionalized and becomes an inherent part of the organization’s, culture and operation. The Managers have to ensure to make the transition smooth, humane, totally professional and with out loss of any identity.

J.KANNAN