THE REALISATION OF REALITY.

Please read and understand what Swami Vivekananda had
said:-

“Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to
manifest this divine within, by controlling nature,
external and internal. Do this either by work, or
worship, or psychic control, or philosophy, by one, or
more, or all of these- be free and feel free.”

Life is a precious gift. It is the gateway to freedom
and light, but is seldom seen and experienced as
manifestation of colour and beauty, love and
compassion.

We all live in world of uncertainty, it is
impermanent, illusory- a place of pain, non-eternal.
Here happiness is a mirage, which never eludes us. Joy
is only an interlude between continuing sufferings.
Man and nature seems to have conspired to add to our
woes.There is apprehension in man’s mind, a sense of
bewilderment at the state of our being and the
inevitability of death which none can escape.

How is one to face re-birth ? What can one expect to
be incarnated into ? With his present make-up and the
sum total of what one is, how Can he hope to improve
his position, much less be an heir to,the bliss and
beatitude of life everlasting ?

Can we ever change our destiny? Can we ever conquer
death and attain a state where there is no
want,sorrow,suffering, sickness and old age i.e. a
state of permanent bliss and beatitude ? So many
profound questions for which baffled humanity seeks an
answer.

Most of us ,ever remain busy in our day to day
pursuits, seldom ask ourselves the questions:-

Who am I ?
Where did I come from ?
Why do I exist ?
Where am I going ?

Confused about the real and ultimate goal of life,
which is ‘SELF REALISATION’-to come face to face with
the reality and be free. Stress is on living a life
of purity. Blessed are the pure in heart for they
shall see God. To be pure is to be pure in thought and
action. To live one has to work. We are born to work.
Work is the greatest salvation of mankind. It can
inevitably lead one towards the supreme goal- THE
REALISATION OF REALITY.

The secret is “To perform right action without
attachment and with out hoping for the results of our
actions.By performing action without attachment and
surrendering all actions to the Supreme,leads one to
the supreme.

Question arises as to what is right action. To act in
unison with the divine, rather unselfish and detached
action. It springs from right thinking motivated by
pure mind which is ever blessed with divine grace, its
like a rippleless lake, clear and transparent. This is
THE REALISATION OF REALITY. Mind and action go
together as fire and heat-One cannot exist with out
the other. Mind is the source of all our actions. It
can be the cause of the bondage as also the key to
liberation and the mind plays the most dominant role
in one's life.

Desire, what is it? It is the projection of one's
mind, is the root cause of all evils and ills. One
suffer more by desire of things rather than lack of
things. Therefore the mind should be without desire.
Once there is no desire , there is no ego and mind
remains without fear,,envy,anger and hatred. One who
has acquired these awareness and reaches the
serenity,(Its difficult of course and not
impossible)has achieved all that needs to achieve in
life.

When we talk of desirelessness it does not mean to
work without any motivation and inspiration.Continue
to work diligently,earnestly, whole heartedly but
without attachment and hankering after the fruit of
action.Do your best earnestly and sincerely and leave
it to God, policy is good.

Now comes the question of fate and free will. How is
one to explain the inequalities of birth? One is born
as heir to the throne of a vast empire of wealth, the
other one is born in a low and wretched home. One is
born with high intelligence and become scholar,
doctor, professional etc, the other one is born as
sub-normal without intelligence. Of all the
explanations, the doctrine of Karma, as propounded in
the Bhagavad Gita, offers a more logical explanation
Do not confuse the theory of karma with that of theory
of fate. We carry with us the whole past-an indelible
record which neither time can blur nor death can
erase.But the free will exists there.

One can rise above and go beyond the laws of karma.
Can wipe out one's past and completely change one's
destiny- How ? again question. The answer is
Meditation. Meditate on Brahman. Knower of Brahman
becomes Brahman. By being attuned to the eternal, one
can attain eternity and thereby reach the state of
singularity, when all laws of cause and effect and all
mathematical equations break down. All the inevitable
and destined consequences of our past actions,
termed as "Prarabhdha" can be wiped out and makes one
enter into the REALISATION OF REALITY.

J.K

Reflections On the self & soul.

Sit calm and composed in absolute silence and think on these reflections. It will reveal inner peace; happiness and you will enjoy the experience.

And in dreams mind beholds its immensity.
What has been seen is seen again.
What has been heard is heard again.
What has been felt far and beyond is felt again
But when the mind is overcome by its own radiance,
Then dreams are no longer seen,
Joy and peace come to the body.

The wise should surrender speech in mind. Mind in the knowing self.
The knowing self in the spirit of the universe. And the spirit of the universe in the spirit of peace.

All things find their final place in their innermost self, the spirit.
earth, water, fire, air, space and their invisible elements; mind, reason, the sense of ‘I’, thought, inner light and their objects; and even life and all that life sustains.

Lead me from the unreal to Real
Lead me from darkness to Light
Lead me from death to Eternal
Oh! Peace! Peace! Peace!

J.K

Significance of celebrating 60th Birth anniversary of a Father.

"August is the eight month of the year named after the Roman Empire Augustus.
August also means "Sublime" & "Majestic". So why not to begin the posting for August with a sublime and majestic one."

This is indeed going to be a little lengthy article-but very much worth reading, between lines- So have patience and perseverance and read it attentively.

In the beginning while reading, you may feel the subject title, irrelevant, read and upon completion of reading , I believe so,you will be contended and satisfied.

It is better to have awareness and reasons of the benefits of celebrating 60th Birthday of one's Father.

The performance of rituals gain benefits. such as peaceful and healthy life in old age, leading people on to esoteric consciousness.

The contents of this article is from a book with a strange origin with interesting outcome. The book was written by an ancient Brahmin, to this date no one knows who he was. The book was discovered in Tibet and was translated into English by an author residing in China and made its first appearance in 1751 in England. The contents of the book are exhilarating. What's being written below is only some extracts from the book.(I have again edited ,to make it as short as possible)

The uniqueness and importance of the book is in the simple and lucid manner in which it explains the "DUTY OF PARENTS TO THEIR CHILDREN AND OF CHILDREN TOWARDS THEIR PARENTS" who have brought them up so well in life.

DUTIES OF FATHER TO SON:-

Consider, thou art a parent, the importance of thy trust the being thou has produced it is thy duty to support.

Upon thee also it depends whether the child of thy bosom shall be a blessing or a curse of thyself, a useful or a worthless member of the community. Prepare him early with instruction, and season his mind with the maxims of truth.

Watch the bend of his inclination , set him right in his youth and let no evil habit gain strength with his years.So shall he rise like a cedar on the mountains, his head shall be seen upright above the trees of the forest.A wicked son is a reproach to his father, but he that does right is an honour to his grey hair. The soil is your own, let it not want cultivation, the seed which you sow shall you reap.

1.Teach him obedience, and he shall bless thee.

2.Teach him modesty, and he shall not be ashamed.

3.Teach him gratitude , and he shall receive
benefits.
4.Teach him Charity, and he shall gain Love.

5.Teach him temperance , and he shall have health. teach him prudence and fortune shall attend him.

6.Teach him justice, and he shall be honoured by the world.
7.Teach him sincerity and his own heart shall not reproach him.

8.Teach him diligence, and his wealth shall increase.

9.Teach him benevolence , and his mind shall be exalted.

10.Teach him science, and his life shall be useful.
11.Teach him religion , and his death shall be happy.

DUTIES OF A SON TO HIS FATHER:-

From the creatures of the God let man learn wisdom and apply to himself the instruction they give.
Go to the desert, my son, observe the young stork of the wilderness, let him speak to thy heart. He beareth on his wings his aged sire, he lodged him in safety and supplied him with food.

The piety of a child is sweeter than the incense of Persia offered to the SUN, yea, more delicious than the odours wafted from a field of Arabian spices by the western gales.

BE GRATEFUL TO PARENTS:-

Be grateful, to thy father , for he gave thee life, and to thy mother , for she sustained thee.

Hear the words of his mouth. for they are spoken for your good, give ear to his admonition, for it proceeds from Love.

He has watched for your welfare, he has toiled for your cause , do honour,to his age and let not his grey hair be treated with irreverence.

Forget not your helpless infancy nor the forwardness of your youth, and indulge in infirmities of your aged parents, assist and support them in the DECLINE OF THEIR LIFE.

So shall their hoary heads go down to the grave in peace, and your own children, in reverence of your example, shall repay your piety with filial Love.

Very many years ago, similar ideas have been expressed by our saints. Tiruvalluvar in Tirukkural wrote:-

"The gratefulness reciprocated by son to his father to be expressed by others in such a manner that they say-what amount of penance he had done to get such a virtuous son."

How happy the parents would be , when such noble children perform ritualistic functions in honour of their parents in vedic style and reciprocate their sincerity and gratitude.

Now let's read through the subject matter after having explained of the duties of relationship between parents and children.

The following "Shantis" are necessarily to be performed ritually during ones life.

1. At the end of 54th year Bheema Santhi.
2. At the beginning of 60th year Ugraradha Shanti.
3. At the end of 60th yearSasahti Abda Poorti Shanti.
4. At the beginning of 70th year Bheemaraatha Shanti.
5. At the beginning of 72nd year ratha Shanti.
6. At the end of 72nd year Vijaya ratha Shanti.
AND
7. At the appropriate time after 80th year and after one thousand Chandra darsans, Sattabishekam
AND
8. At the end of his centenary year Kanakabhishekam.

These shantis are prescribed for one to ward off illness and become strong and healthy at old age . These shantis bring equilibrium and strength to their physical bodies and minds, so that they may be able to concentrate on meditation, turn towards godliness and attain esoteric consciousness.

Though Shantis at different stages are prescribed, normally people perform Sashti Abda Poorthi(60th birth anniversary) and Sathabhishekam(80th birth anniversary) rituals. I shall limit myself narrating the significance of only these two rituals.

Sashti Abda poorthi Shanti is to be performed at the end of 60th year in one's life. The following deities and great souls and rishis are propitiated and worshipped.
1. Mrutyunjaya:-
It is desired that holy Triambaka mantra to be recited, as it is a life giving mantra.

Worship Lord Siva who is all fragrance and who nourishes all beings, may he liberate us from death for the sake of immortality even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage of creeper.

It is also a Moksha mantra, It is Lord Siva's mantra. It bestows long life, peace, wealth, prosperity, satisfaction and immortality. It saves one from accidents.

2. Brahma: Offer obeisance to the Brahmaswarupi, the Lord of Sharada, the one who is exalted, the one who is seated on the Hamsa, the one who has four faces and the one who has Satyaloka as his abode.

3. Vishnu:- The well known dhyana sloka of Vishnu Sahasranama is to be recited. He is invoked as resting on the serpent, dear to Goddess Lakshmi, and accessible to yogis in their hearts.

4. Rudra:- O Lord Parameswara ! You are in the highest form. You have a lock of thick hair resembling dense black smoke. You bear the moon on your head Please accept the worship performed by me.

5.Markandeya:- O Sage son of Mrukanda Rishi, grand son of Rishyasringa, you are always meditating on Lord siva. I pray upon you.

6.Navagrahas;-The Sun,Angaraka, Sukra,Soma(Moon),Budha,Brihaspati,Saniswara,Rahu & Kethu are propitiated. pulses and cereals are placed along with related vastra(cloth)(appropriate and as applicable) to propitiate the Navagrahas.

7.Sapata Chiranjeevins:- Aswathama, mahabali,Vyasa, Hanuman,Vibheeshana, Krupa and Parasurama are worshipped.

8.Ayur Devata:- Worshipping daily and on special occasion like this,gives longevity.

9.Samvatsara devatas:- beginning with Prabhava and ending with Akshaya, there are 60 years. It is therefore significant that a man born on Prabhava completes his 60th year in Akshaya and re-starts at Prabhava. Thus he has seen all the years that had blessed him during his 60 year life circle.

10. Nakshatra Devatas:-As you are aware that there are 27 main constellations beginning with Aswini and ending with revathi.The reason for worshipping the Nakshtra Devatas is for stability and permanency.

11.Ashtadikpalas are:-(The directions controlled by each are indicated in bracket.All the ashtadikpalas are to be worshipped for overall well being, prosperity, good health etc.

1.Indra(East)-King of all Devas,

2.Agni(south-East)-7 flames of Agni are his hands,4 Vedas his horns & he illumines the whole world),

3.Yama(south)-a great justice,

4.Nirruti(south-west)-considered as a demon of south-west direction.Though demon by birth considered as Punyathma, follows as per Sruti and Smriti.Born for the benefit of helping righteous men.

5.Varuana(west)-The one rich with jewels,master of all waters.

6.Vayu(North-west)-The prana(life) in all beings,

7.Kubera (North)-son of Visravas and Idavida, a friend of Parameswara and cousin of Ravana,Kumbakarna and Vibishana.

8.Isanam(North-East)-Winner of Mrityu.having the great honour of being iswara.

12.Saaptha Rishis, are:-
1.Kasyapa.
2.Atri.
3.Bharadwaja.
4.Viswamitra.
5.Gauatahama.
6.Jamadagni.
7.Vasishta.
These great rishis are remembered on this auspicious occasion. They are the one's who has given us the prime mantras, to thank them we worship them during 60th birth day celebrations.

All these devatas,great souls,and rishis are pleased by the repeated chanting of their mantras, offering pujas, homams in Agni with appropriate samits and they bless the person celebrating 60th birth day.

Have so far seen a list of devatas, great souls, rishis etc and their importance and significance. The main aspect of celebration is Kumbha or Kalasa stapanam. There are rules governing how and where these Kalasas are to be placed, and this will be guided to the house holder by the vedic scholars conducting the rituals and the sanctification process is religiously observed. The following 11 mangala dravyas are to be applied.

1. Gorochana: To be applied on the heads of Husband and wife for longevity,health,fame,courage and prosperity.

2.Cow's milk curd: To smear a small quantity on their foreheads(for prosperity, sweet, fragrance and comforts around for ever).

3. Cow's Ghee:- Smeara little amount of cow's ghee on their eye lids.(for brightness,good appearance and good conduct.)

4.Green grass:- Keep few grass on their heads(Longevity, devoid of diseases and for very strong body).

5.Cow's milk:- A spoonful of cow's milk should be sprinkled on their heads(for strength and longevity).

6.Fruits: Touch fruits with hands.

7.Flowers; wear flowers on the heads with veneration.

8.Mirror: see the faces in the mirror(for disappearance of poverty evil devatas and ugliness).

9.Lighted Lamp: See the lighted lamp(Let there not be darkness,intelligence and lack of knowledge).

10.Earth soil: Touch the earth brought from beneath the Tulsi plant.

11. Gold: Keep a gold coin or an ornament on the head. The gold removes all sins and brings comforts.

After mangala dravyas are applied the couple take bath in sanctified water from the Kalasa wherein rituals are already performed.

The japas to be chanted during the rituals are:-
Rudra Gayathri,Tryambakam,Yaajamahe,Vedas, Dikpala mantras, Apo Hisshta, Hiranya varnaPavamanye,Varuna,Braahman,Vishnu, Rudra,Durga, Sri Bhoosuktani,, Rudram, Chamakam,Putrushasooktham,Gruthasooktham,Panchasanthi,and Navagraha Mantras.

Hoamam include mainly Svishtakrita homam and Jayathi Homam.
The ardra vastra and Kumbha Vastra are to be offered to brahmins. The clothes worn during the time of Abhishekam i.e the Dhoti and upper cloth, the sari and the blouse worn by the consort of the performer and the cloth wrapped around the Kumbhas as well icons kept in the Kumbha should be offerred to the priests performed the rituals.

Now comes Dhana(give aways to the priests). Well this depends upon ones affordability and no hard and fast rules can be laid rigidly and the priests should also feel satisfied with what the receive from the couples.Phaladhanam to be given to all tyhe participants towards mutual wish of gratitude.The giver pleases the receiver and the receiver blesses the giver.

And finally mangalya puja is performed with chanting of mantra. hen the wife is seated facing eastwards and the husband stand facving north. He ties the mangaalya around the neck of his wife with the blessings of all Gods,Goddesses and Rishis. Thus the celebration come to an auspicious end.

The only occasion where children can witness their own parents getting married. Is it not a divine occasion and scene ? Yes of course.

J.K

FAITH -NOT JUST FAITH- BUT UNSTINTED FAITH.

Man is made up of faith.
Without faith, whatever offering or gift is made,
or work done or penance performed, it is reckoned as “non-being”
Both now and hereafter.

Faith is composed of the heart’s intention.
Light comes through Faith. Through Faith men come to prayer.

Right belief, right knowledge, right conduct, these together constitute
the path to liberation. Have Faith in these.

What can a person not accomplish by faith? He can do very thing….
One can move mountains in Faith.
Through Faith man finds the door of liberation.
Through Faith both preceptor and disciple are liberated.
Through Faith the mind and intellect find concentration;
And to the seekers are revealed all stages of enlightenment.

HAVE UNSTINTED FAITH AND REMAIN UNSTINTEDLY FAITHFUL.

J.K

THE REALITIES OF REALISATION

Realization means to accomplish that genuinely and really exists i.e. the divine bliss-The God. There are realities to understand and to follow to accomplish to commune with God, realize the truth and attain God.

The material a scientific inventor uses, make the force of nature to make the environment of man better and comfortable whereas the one a realized spiritual master uses, the mind power to enlighten the soul as the mind power shows the man the way to inner happiness and gives him immunity to external inconveniences and disturbances, therefore the guidance and teachings of a genuine spiritual Master is inevitable and indispensable. Excessive worldly ambitions will be negative, adverse and is detrimental to spiritual advancement- behind every rose bush of pleasure, hides rattlesnake of sufferings and pain- please beware of this truth.

Self-realization means realizing your true self as the great ocean of spirit by breaking the delusion that you are” this little ego”, this human body and personality. The true basis of spirituality is not belief but an intuitive experience as “intuition” is soul’s power of knowing God, and to know what spirituality is, one must know God. Faith is different from belief. Faith is rooted in experience whereas belief is provisional faith. Do not be satisfied with daily meditations and prayers until you have found God. A donkey may carry bundles of holy books on its back, doest it mean it has become spiritual? No, on the contrary the very weight of the holy books on its back deprives it of any peace and happiness it may have had when it was carrying nothing.

The law of life is designed to teach us how to live in harmony and kindness with objective nature and with our true inner nature .Do not ever treat others unkindly, if you do so you will in turn receive only unkindness in your life and your heart will grow dry and pale. When you know that, this LAW IS and conduct yourself appropriately, to live in lasting happiness, good health and perfect harmony within us. And the law of life is “the less one lives in harmony with truth within, the more one suffers”, whereas the more one lives in harmony within the truth, will experience unceasing happiness and nothing can come his way causing barriers. Therefore learn to dwell always in the self within. Harmony is the way to love and follow this way at all times.

Now let me come to the core aspect of the subject. “TEN MAXIMS” - our Divine Master’s beautiful creation. Live by the ten maxims of Sahaj Marg given to us with the blessings and grace of our Divine Master- watch your progress and then see the difference- it will indeed be amazing. You have got to experience to believe it. It may take time and one has to wait with patience, perseverance and positive ness. Just imagine the amount of divine thoughts and vibrations have been applied to create such a wonderful way of living by our beloved and divine Master for the benefit and betterment of Abhyasis and humanity. One must read it daily without skipping and should form a habit of every day. By reading daily you keep constantly remembering the ten maxims and it becomes easier to implement into our day-to-day activities and interaction with others. The Master has made it further more easy by not insisting to adhere to the maxims in seriatim but to ones convenience but to start and complete is the idea and the at the end the result will be fabulous, marvelous and blissful. You will never know what worry and unhappiness is and will know only True Love. Do not ignore this-Ignorance is not bliss but a sin. An error born out of ignorance.

Forget about the past. The vanished lives of most men are dark with many shames. Instead anchor yourself in divine living and leave your anger and things in future will impress and change for good by making earnest spiritual efforts. It is easy to sin-but the effects of the sin, however are not easy to dismiss. The actions of the sins also can be cleansed through meditation, prayer, and right attitude and action by the divine grace of the Master. Please do not have even an iota of doubt on this. Never count your flaws and faults, instead ensure that your Love for God is deeply sincere, for God does not mind your imperfections, and he minds your indifference.

Spiritual ignorance is the greatest sin and paves way for all other sins. Every action, every thought reaps its own corresponding rewards, there fore only good actions and good thoughts should be regulated within oneself. Human sufferings is not a sign of God’s anger with mankind, it’s a sign of man’s ignorance of his divine law, the law is forever infallible in its working. As long as you enjoy living in this dreams of delusion, so long you will go for re-birth after re-birth, experiencing the pains and pleasures of the physical body and material world- Lord Krishna has described it in Bhagavad-Gita, as a great wheel, endlessly keeps turning. If you do not understand this, you will deny yourself of Self-realization. However should one earnestly desire to get out of this, will be released.

Please do always remember that freedom is your eternal destiny and God realization is your ultimate goal and whenever desires trouble your mind, think of truth and ecstasy and desires will vanish and calm down yourself in eternal relationship with the Master.

With Love and Regards.

Yours in divine friendship.

JK

Understand the difference

The difference between Delegate & Participant.

The two words "Delegate" & Participant holds different meanings according to dictionary as well occasions and understandings and is required to be applied in usage appropriately.

First let me take the word Delegate:-

It refers the following meanings and understandings.

To send a representative.

To entrust or commit.

A representative on behalf.

One who is delegated or deputed.

As an Agent

A deputy or a representative.

A person elected to represent etc.

The definition of Delegate:

Assign responsibility or To Empower responsibility.

Now that the meanings have been made explicit it will be apt to use the word delegate for Conferences, conventions, symposiums,seminars etc. mostly involving business/professional or its related and affiliated get together wherein delegates are delegated to represent in the events mentioned above.

A person on whom an individual or group confers the capacity to act on his or their behalf is a delegate. The idea of delegation is that the person who delegates passes authority or responsibility to the delegated to carry out a task or assume a role- hence a delegate may be a representative in representation.The relationship between the principal(who delegates) is that of an Agent.

A delegate may be sent to a meeting/conference etc. only in order to represent the principals, or may be send with an authority to bind the Principal's decision thus involves the notion of authorisation, accountability and responsibility but any specific delegation will contain particular application of these ideas.

Now let me take the word:-

Participant.

It refers the following meanings and understandings.

To take part.

To participate.

To involve take interest.

The definition of Participate:

To take part in the event.

To participate in the festivities.

To share the work in the event.

To involve in the event.

To participate in events/celebrations.

Now having made the meaning and definitions of these two words explicit, it may be used aptly according to the event/celebrations etc.

If there is any difference of opinion/disagreement/different views, may please be brought to my notice for better understanding.

This is being forwarded without any prejudice whatsoever for appropriate application of these two words as occasion demands.

With Love and Regards.

J.K

Basil Plant

KNOW ABOUT BASIL PLANT (TULSI)

Amongst plants basil (Tulsa) occupies an exalted and
revered position by virtue of its spiritual, medicinal
and scientific properties apart from the point of view
of health, religion and metaphysics value.

Basil has a rich history. It had been Herb Royal for
the French, a sign of Love for Italians and a sacred
herb in India. The Roman naturalist, Puny is said to
have reported in 1st century AD that basil relieves
flatulence, which has been proved to be true. In the
Far East countries basil has been used as a cough
medicine and in Africa to expel stomach worms.
Americans considered basil as the essential ingredient
in a snuff used to ease headaches.

According to epics, basil has served as Savior to its
devotees and described as” Mother of the universe.”
According to Gandharva Purana, Lord Vishnu takes up
abode in the village or the house where basil is grown
and in such a house no one undergoes sufferings out of
poverty, illness and separation from dear ones.

The high esteem of Basil has a scientific basis. In
addition to its spiritual qualities , Basil has been
found to possess extra ordinary healing powers and
promoting health. Researchers have found Basil to have
the properties of killing harmful micro-organisms.
Therefore the wind that carries the fragrance of
basil, spreads health and well being wherever it
blows.

Another amazing quality of the basil plant is, it
possess electrical energy and has the effect of
keeping the air fresh and pure say up to a distance of
200 meters around a basil plant. Things kept or
exposed to the aroma of basil will not spoil quickly.

Having a Basil plant in front of house(place of
living) has been considered as tradition and culture
by Hindus for ages, and it is believed is said to be
spreading a spiritual aura and promotes prosperity
and well being of the house hold. The basil plant is,
as per the Hindu scriptures describes us to look upon
basil as the divine representative of God Vishnu and
not as a mere plant. Wearing Basil beads is conducive
for mental equanimity and helps in the elimination
of the baser instincts, Basil leaves used as an
ingredient in preparation of temple prasad during
worship and offering to God,and distributed to
devotees, induces peace in the mind , humility in
behaviour and sweetness in speech and tone

Wherever the wind, that has a touch of basil plant,
blows will arise sacred thoughts,spiritual
upliftment prevails and Godliness fills the mind. Its
because of these ennobling qualities that the basil
plant occupies a lofty in the spiritual arena.

There is a tradition of putting basil leaves in food
and beverages that have to be stored during solar
and lunar eclipse. The reason is based on then fact
that the basil leaves have the bacterial properties
and the electrical energy of the basil leaves prevents
the deleterious rays of the eclipsed luminaries from
having and adverse effect on the stored food items.

Ayurveda(our ancient Medicare system) recognises
basil leaves as only digestive fire, that digests
and transforms at all levels of the being. Basil
leaves is one the rarest digestives that stimulates
and nourishes the fire at all levels, from the fire
that digests our food to the fire, of prana, the fire
of five senses and the fire of the mind that digests
the sensory input in to mental perceptions and
further into intellectual concepts and belief
systems.

Basil leaves works beyond mind even as it stimulates
the soul level fire(Jiva Agni). Its intimate
relationship with Fire (Agni) is one of the keys to
basil's great physical, emotional and spiritual values
to one interested in attaining one's greatest
potential.

PLANT A BASIL IN FRONT OF YOUR HOME, REVER IT AND
WORSHIP.

J.K

WHOM ‘I’ BELONG TO?

The wife I am married to ,belongs to her parents.
The son who is born to me, belongs to his mother
The DIL, who is married to my son, belongs to him.
The home where I live belongs to my wife.
The clothes ‘am wearing, belongs to my wife & son.
The food I eat belongs to my wife and son.
The car I drive belongs to my son.
The five elements in my body that keeps me, inhale, exhale and mobile,
belongs to nature and will merge with nature at the end, on becoming mortal.
My Jeevathma (Life’s soul) belongs to Paramathma (supreme being) and hopefully will merge with Him if I live rightly and righteously. And you indeed need guidance of a realized Master to achieve this, and I have it in my revered Master with whom I am in communne for a pretty long time and to whom I have surrendered in toto, and belongs to Him, he being a realised soul with bliss and divinity. My pranams to my reverent Master.

In a way it is better not to own anything, as it will help to think direct with divine.

Life indeed is simple if one can maintain detached attachment rather than being possessive.And remembers solitude and silence are the best ingredients for attainment of the ultimate Truth amongst various other factors.

J.K

VISION WITHOUT SIGHT?

Ancient Poet Surdas was a great and devout devotee of Lord Krishna. He has composed and sang number of devotional songs in praise and glorifying Lord Krishna. Surdas was blind. Whenever he sang Lord Krishna used to sit in front of him as a child and enjoy the songs and dance to the tune of the songs of Surdas... Occasionally, Surdas had the vision of Lord Krishna’s darsan and Surdas never felt sorry for being blind.

One day a doctor approached Surdas and offered to cure his blindness. Surdas replied. “You are very kind and benevolent in offering to restore my eye sight- Can you assure me the vision of the Lord Krishna which ‘am now enjoying even without sight?”.
The doctor had no answer.
Blessed and realized are those who have “vision even without sight.”

J.K

Think Lines.

Item No.18 think only once & be cautious forever thereafter.

1.Tolerance is seeing things with your heart instead of your eyes.

2.Each time you are honest and conduct yourself with honesty, a success force
will drive You forward greater success. Each time you lie, even with a little white
lie, there are Strong forces pushing you towards failure.



3.People generally quarrel because they cannot argue.

4.A long dispute means both the parties are wrong.

5.Argument seldom convinces any one against his inclination.

6.Nothing is ever gained by winning an argument and loosing a customer.

7.Discussion is an exchange of intelligence. Argument is an exchange of ignorance.

8.The only thing worse than being on the wrong side of an argument is being in the
Middle
.
9.Drop the subject when you cannot agree. There is no need to be bitter because you
Know “You are right”.

10.Whoever fears to submit any question to the test of free discussion loves, his
own Opinion more than the truth.



11.Worry affects the circulation, the heart, the glands, and the whole nervous
system and Profoundly affects the health. I have never known a man who died of over work, but many die of doubt.



12.Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.

13.Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrows. It only saps today of its strength.

14.Normal sensible concern is an important attitude of a mature person. But worry
Frustrates
15.One’s best function. Certain, well-controlled care freeness is a way to forget
worries.

16.The word worry is derived from An glo-saxon word, meaning, “to strangle” or to
“Choke”-don’t worry.

17. Do not weep or sob over your worries. Search for a solution to get out of the
cause of your worries.





18.Women are like Internet virus. They enter your life; scan your pocket and
wallet,transfer all money, and hang you for ever after crashing your heart's
disc.

J.K

QUOTES TO PONDER OVER TO MAKE IT IDEAL WHEN U SIT IDLE
1.“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.
.”2.“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self- gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.”
3.“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why, I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”
4.“None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy.”
5.“Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.”
6.“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
7.What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies “within us”.
8.” Taking an interest in what others are thinking and doing is often a much more powerful form of encouragement than praise.
9.There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.”
10. To try is to EXIST- to strive is to SURVIVE- to perform is to LIVE & the choice is yours.
11.Ten speakers can’t equal one THINKER
Ten thinkers can’t equal one PLANNER
Hundred planners can’t equal one PERFORMER
BE A PERFORMER
12. An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.
13.The mind is everything. What you think, you become.
14.Three things cannot be hidden long, the Sun, The moon and The Truth.
15.Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike, each has their sufferings. Some suffer too much, others too little.
16.To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.
17.If you want others to be happy, practice compassion, if you want to be happy, practice compassion.
18. Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
19. Behind every successful man there’s inspiration and motivation.
20.The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

Compiled by J.K

Proverbs

A proverb is a traditional saying offering advice or presents a moral in short and crisp manner.

It should be used appropriately in writing skills.

Here are some proverbs for the benefit of my readers:-


A good beginning makes a good ending.

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Before every great man there’s a great vision.

Beauty is only skin deep.

Count your blessings and not disguise.

Charity begins at home.

Do not bite the hands that feed you
.
Doubt is the beginning and not end of wisdom.

Enough is enough more than enough.

Every dog has his day.

Faith will move mountains.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Great minds think alike.

Good things comes to those who wait

Haste makes waste.

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well.

If life deals you lemons make lemonade.

Jack of all trade and master of none.

Keep your chin up.

Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.

Let bygones be bygones.

Life is not all beer and skittles.

Misery loves company.

Marry in haste, repent at leisure.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Never judge a book by its cover.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

One good turn deserves another.

Oil and water don’t mix.

Procrastination is thief of time.

Pride comes before a fall.

Rome was not built in a day. .

Stupid is as stupid does.

The best defence is a good offence.

The longest journey starts with a single step.

The pen is mightier than then sword.

When the cat’s away the mice will play.

You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.

Compiled by J.K

Music helps to attain “ THE COSMIC VISION & REALISATION OF SUPREME
BLISS.”

It is indeed true that music helps to attain “ The cosmic vision and ultimate realization of supreme bliss”. It has happened in the past with quite a few humble people with noble soul, unstinted faith with dedicated and divine efforts.

Music in its pure and divine form rendered with devotion and dedication in praise of Supreme Power will certainly invoke that power to evolve in the person rendering music to attain cosmic vision & God realization. It may not happen over night or all of a sudden and takes time depending upon ones attention, sincerity, devotion, dedication and efforts, and if does not happen, indeed something wrong with the person in the process of efforts being made

. (The four rules of achieving ones mission through vision applies and applicable without any compromise i.e. 1) Efforts 2) Efforts in the right Direction 3) Period of time (you may like to know it as gestation period) 4) Grace of God. This will happen in seriatim with unstinted dedication and efforts.

In the ancient period saints and Yogis did had the cosmic vision and Realisation by
Chanting Bhajans and Various other forms of divine musics in praise of God’s &
Goddesses and did had the real experience of cosmic vision and subsequently had even
attained divine and blissful liberation granted by the cosmic power.

As one respects God, the music is also to be divinely respected with sublime
attitude and approach. Divine music has the power to heal diseases, sober and soften
the mind towards right thinking and paving way to perfection in living.

Here goes some words of wisdom on Music: -

Sruti Mata- Laya Pitha (Melody is the Mother, Rhythm is the Father)
Goddess Saraswathi is the manifestation of “Melody” (hence, KalaiVaani Vagadeeswari is
Conferred on her).
Lord Natraja is the symbol of “Rhythm”.
And Goddess Kolloor is the manifestation of “Swara”

Music is Harmony, Harmony is perfection & Perfection is Heaven, and ones aim should
be first to reach the Haven of music, before being blessed with to enter the Heaven.

Music is like painting the space with a beautiful design by one’s own breath.

Nama Sankirthan or devotional music is a source of relief from stress, strain, and
Depression and sorrow.

Divine music with dedication and submission of oneself is an easy way to God
realization.

The very essence of music is wonderful and melodious. Its domain is between thought
and phenomena. Like a twilight mediator it hovers between spirit and matter related to
both, yet differing from each.

NOW COMES THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE



“Music is much more enjoyable if you listen to it with your eyes shut.
It is more enjoyable if the people sitting around you listen to it with their mouth shut.”

Indeed, they are blessed one with God’s grace who possess the knowledge of music
gained under proper training and puts to use to invoke God and they are more blessed
ones and endowed with God’s grace those who possess inclination to listen to music
attentively with divinity-they may not be able to sing, but the relish and
enjoy the music with dedication and divinity.

JK

WHEN REALITY SPEAKS..........

"When reality speaks, reflections keeps silent and Love hides behind these two"

JK

It's all money that matters more than the relationship. and this tendency is on an increase these days. Money has become honey and Love has become Liability, that being the scenario, how do you expect Love from your close knits ? Its all now gone with winds, leaving scars and wounds in the heart and mind - any one for that matter prefers honey to liability-the fact remains fact and one has to accept this reality with modesty, without loosing heart and mind and remain matter of fact to oneself and matter of convenience and comfort to others in the knit.

Values of life and living is gradually eroding within and amongst relatives, money taking its dominant position in dictating terms, unless the affected and involved ones realise this truth it is very difficult to set right the situation and another few generations things will move from bad to worst as far as relationship with reference to Love, affection,concern to each other finding no way and solution for a better understanding and affectionate and lovable living.

Here it reminds me of an article posted in my blog way back in Nov 2006 titled "YOU OWE MORE THAN WHAT YOU OWN IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE' and thought I will reproduce same for the benefit of the readers and those who wish will have the WILL and for other I just feel sorry.

JK

YOU OWE MORE THAN WHAT YOU OWN IN YOUR
PERSONAL LIFE


This time for a change I opted for a different and typical subject for the readers. I had been contemplating for quite sometimes on the subject in depth and as a result arose the subject title. I have a reasonable hope that readers will relish reading this, understand and grasp the essence in its right perspective and spirit to retain in mind rather than reading and erasing from the mind.


I have come across good number people and had personal interaction with them who are proud, happy, delighted and enjoys a sense of possession of what they own-be it money, wealth, properties, shares, stocks, bullions etc. Many of them are enthusiastic, exuberant, vibrant and happy over what all they own- One can keep a record of what all he owns and prepare a statement of one’s owning and at one point of time in life execute will to bequeath the owning to kith and kin-that being the one side of the life.




As a matter of fact no body owns anything whatsoever as mentioned above and we are all
temporary custodians of what we consider to own. It’s absolutely true if only one thinks deeper and realizes this truth. On the contrary we owe a lot to various others. You owe a lot to the divine supreme who brought to you to this world in human form. You owe a lot to your parents who were instrumental and taken every bit of care and nurtured untiringly for what you are today. You owe a lot to your best half (your wife) who is instrumental, influential and inspirational for what you are going to be in future, you will owe a lot to your children for what you are going to be at later part of your life and last but not least you owe a lot to yourself and you have to pay back by yourself to wipe off the owes (contemplate to contemper then you will realize what it means) it goes on like this never ending and immeasurable. I for one thing do not believe in monitory gains, compliances and compromises to pledge or give up the family relationship supposed to be retained clean and clear.

You make an attempt to keep a record of what all you owe to others- It will be a next to impossible task unlike maintaining a record of your owning.
Have you ever come across a person executing a will of what all he owe and to bequeath to his successors? According to me it’s never happened. If at all it happens as a rarest of rare event will one accept it? Not at all. Therefore it becomes imperative on the part of man to make best of efforts to clear what he owe to others to the best possible extent before bidding bye to his physical existence.

How do you clear what you owe to the divine supreme? It is he who has been kind and benevolent enough for all that you own. But for his kindness and consideration just imagine what you could have been? A big cipher. Think of him, pray in praise of him and let your prayer be of thanks giving, spent some time with him in solitude and silence daily, converse with him in silence daily and thereby make a beginning to pay back what you owe to him.

How do you pay back what you owe to your parents? Be kind and considerate towards them, express your love to them, show them your glowing and smiling face always, give them your love and affection, and always refrain from causing hurt to their feelings and sentiments (sentiments and feelings become particularly precious as one grows old)-when they are emotionally run down, re-charge and lift them up with sweet words of encouragement, comfort, soothing and old age motivation. It is not going to cost you monetarily- and even if one wants to repay what he owes to parents in monitory terms one can never achieve because it is beyond one’s capacity and reach to pay back to parents in monitory terms-just hold on to this and retain in mind.

How do you pay back what you owe to your best half? This is not that difficult according to me. Sharing is caring. You have to share all her moments with care. Express your true love and implement the true love in day-to-day life. Be concerned about her rather than worrying about her. For a change, change the policy of GIVE AND TAKE instead makes it GIVE AND ACCEPT (I hope your able to distinctly identify the difference between take and accept.). Having accepted her as best part of your life keep her in best form and mood always. Look her as A THING OF BEAUTY- to commensurate with the age-old saying A THING OF BEAUTY IS JOY FOR EVER and maintain this tempo. Outlook and attitude always. Concede to her reasonable desires and ambitions for mutual benefit and betterment of both. If you really follow caring is sharing policy coupled with taking care of her needs and moods you will not land up piling up of owes.

Now coming to children, you owe them much more than what you owe to others. It is on your own sweet will, wish and interest; you gave birth and brought them to this earth. Therefore it is imperative and essential and its your responsibility to bring them up in a nice and befitting manner with good academics, instill in them good values of living, ethics and etiquettes and make the world smile at them for their good conduct, deed and good living. This is the only stage in life of a man wherein he OWES A LOT AND OWN A LOT (of responsibility) in upbringing them in a perfect and harmonious way of living.

Similarly with every relationship in your personal life you owe more than what you own to maintain perfect harmony and understanding to lead a purposeful living. It is only the question of understanding this truth at the appropriate and right time at various stages of life so that you make a beginning to pay back rather than allowing to pile up owe and make it impossible to pay back.
Even though money, wealth etc. is every thing into-days living, it’s not ultimate. Ultimate is some thing totally distinct and different and one has to take careful initiative and interest to understand and abide by its ethics and principles to reap the incentive. What you own at the end will not accompany you when you quit this world but what you owe will not leave you and it will follow you and be with you in your come next on this earth. Therefore do not allow even the shade of the owe to accompany you. Leave this world with virtue, wisdom, knowledge and ethics. They will remain with you and accompany you when you come back to this earth again and will do lot of good to you and your succeeding generation.

Thanking you all readers and looking forward to your valuable feedback for improvement.

J.KANNAN

CULMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE

CULMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMS THE FRAIL FORM OF EMOTION INTO A PILLAR OF STRENGTH.

It is the knowledge of our real self- that’s culmination of knowledge. We know our outer self consists of our physical body and inner self consists of our mind and intellect. But many of us don’t know our real self. Our real self is supreme and we know it not- here comes the culmination of knowledge to give us the knowledge of our real self and with that knowledge one can attain in abundance, peace and happiness.

THE BEAUTY OF HUMAN ACTIVITY IS RENUNCIATION IN ACTION, NOT RENUNCIATION OF ACTION.

Culmination of knowledge is systematic and formulation of knowledge of life and living, by revealing your real self, true nature and your relationship with the world. You are divine, no matter what you appear to be- a sinner or a saint. Divinity is the core of your personality and the culmination of the knowledge helps you to, unfold our divinity to gain the knowledge of intrinsic self and to lead a living with perfect harmony, peace and bliss.

THE LAW OF LIFE IS THAT YOUR MIND SHOULD BE AT REST WHILE YOUR BODY IS ENGAGED IN ACTION.

Culmination of the knowledge makes us to think for our selves , helps to analyze, investigate and realize the essence of life and experience the fundamental truth of life .
Think for yourself; do not allow the external forces to do your thinking. Do not function on blind faith and mechanical rituals-known as spiritual suicide. The role of the culmination of the knowledge is to pull man out of the spiritual suicide, infatuation, and delusion and educate him on eternities.

YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE CENTRE AND NOT THE BOUNDARY OF YOUR AFFECTION.
Thro’ individual study, reflection and judgment, generations after generations experienced the fundamental truth of life. This was followed by the enthusiastic spiritual persons bringing out their own abridged version of truth, considered as feeble readings of the original truth. (To go with the saying “ A truth re-told becomes a Lie”). People lost the independent reflection and judgment. Spiritual education became servile.

In the holy name of religion, fanatic superstition and the parasitic ideas infested the mankind and what you see for yourself is the sad state of the world today. Caste, Creed and sects are the ghosts, haunting mankind today. The great science of religion has been reduced to mere allegiance to personalities governed by maxims and mandates.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE IS NOT A PART TIME HOBBY BUT A FULLTIME AWARENESS OF TRUTH.

Youngsters need not be dictated and pestered by doctrines and dogmas,” thou salts” and “thou shalts not”, as whatever is forced is not forceful. The higher values of religion have to be presented systematically and scientifically to the modern intellects. The science and philosophy of culmination of knowledge is the present requirement of mankind-the process may be slow but good results are for sure.

EVERY MAN GETS WHAT HE DESERVES, NOT WHAT HE DESIRES.

Culmination of knowledge has positive approach to life. It presents and represents the highest knowledge of life and practical living. Learn this knowledge to command peace and dynamism in one breath. Devoid of worry, anxiety, stress and strain and make your life worth living-breath eternal air and fulfill your mission in life

Gain the living knowledge of truth, acquaint yourself with spiritual laws of life, it may not be entertaining always, still you have to approach like a college student pursuing their study-take up and study each word of knowledge and idea carefully, reflect deeply and make it your own and apply this knowledge in your life and you will definitely discover the primeval source of happiness and bliss right with in you.

GIVE YOUR PERSONALITY A LIFT TO YOUR REAL BEING, YOU WILL THEN LIFT THE WHOLE WORLD.

And do remember the following versus of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita

“Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata
Abhyutthanam adaharmasya tada tmanan srjamy aham” (Ch4 .7)

“Parithranaya sadhunam vinasaya ca duskritam
Dharma-samsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge”

GOD IS TRUTH AND TRUTH EVER EXISTS.

Useful tips by way of quotes

1. Tell me and I will FORGET, Show me and I may REMEMBER, involve me and I will UNDERSTAND.

2. The real problem is what to do with the problem solvers after the PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
.
3. Those who know DO NOT SPEAK, those who speak DO NOT KNOW.
4. To make a mistake is only human, to persist in a mistake is IDIOTIC.
5. Don’t be afraid to take a big leap when one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in TWO SMALL STEPS. .
6. Even a correct decision is wrong, when it was taken TOO LATE.
7. Risk comes from not knowing what YOU ARE DOING
8. When large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust NOBODY.
9. The surest way to ruin a man who does not know how to handle money is TO GIVE HIM SOME.
10. Great mind s have purposes, others have WISHES.
11. Talent hits a target, no one else can hit, Genius hits a target which no one else CAN SEE.
12. Do not expect too much of the FUTURE, but also do not bother too much about the PAST.
13. Quality is not an ACT it is a HABIT.
14. What’s the use of running, if you are not on the RIGHT ROAD?

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
You are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Learn to accept total responsibility for yourself. If you do not manage yourself, then you are letting others have control of your Life. These tips will help "you" manage "you."
More tips to follow…………………

JK

Funny? S to read , relax and enjoy

1. Can you make candles out of your earwax?
2. Are marbles made of Marble?
3. Can you ever get cornered in a round room?
4. If an atheist has to go to court, do they make him swear on holy book?
5. Why is a square meal served on a round plate?
6. Why can’t a baby cry while it’s inside its mother?
7. Can bald men get lice?
8. If money does not grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?
9. When a boy is named after his father, he is called “Junior”, but what do
you call a girl, named after her mother?
10. Can you cry under water?
11. Why does round pizza come in a square box?
12. Can you blow a balloon up under water?
13. Why are numbers on a calculator and phone reversed?
14. What happens when you say “Hi” to your friend in airplane whose name
is “Jack”?
15. Can you fart and belch at the same time?
16. Do fish ever get thirsty?
17. Why can’t we sneeze with our eyes open?
18. Are you able to fart in heaven?
19. If ignorance is bliss, why are not more people happy?
20. Is “Bad” a bad word?
21. Do birds pee?
22. What’s the opposite of “Opposite”?
23. Why is it called a building, when it is already built?
24. Why is it called after dark, when it is really after light?
25. Why do mattresses have designs over them, when they are always covered with
sheets?

Have a nice and enjoyable reading and keep happy and laughing!!!!!!!!!

J.K

Work to efficiency & Effectiveness

A to Z of managing your work effectively and efficiently: -

After all we work for what? For our and our family’s living and loving, consciously and comfortably. Without work we cannot exist, then why not to make it effective and efficient and thereby make our living also happy, contended and comfortable: -

Have a look at the following and see how far it is fair and will be helpful/useful to you: -

DO YOUR WORK


With: -

Aptitude
Benefaction
Challenge
Discipline
Enthusiasm
Fidelity
Genuineness
Honesty
Ideology
Justification
Knowledge
Latitude
Magnificence
Norms
Optimism
Pursuit
Quality
Rear
Stamina
Tempo
Unity
Vividity
Wisdom
(E)Xpediency
Yeoman service
Zeal

Without: -

Agitation
Brood
Challenging
Dispel
Enticing
Fear
Gambit
Hitch
Ignorance
Jittery
Knots
Laxity
Malice
Non-sense
Opaque
Perplex
Queer
Resentment
Shake
Temper
Uproar
Vexation
Wear
(E) Xploiting
Yell
Zealot

Consider work as WORSHIP, as per the good old saying and not as, WORKSHOP
for removing dents and bends of mind and body-and avoid creating such circumstances.

Then it becomes a WORK PLEASURE INSTEAD OF WORK PRESSURE.

J.K

SUCCESS STRATGEY - FOR STUDENTS
1.Study is a dedicated & concentrated effort to be carried out without any
physical and mental exertion.

2.Indeed, whole of life is not meant for study. How quick and in shortest
Possible span of time you make it, is absolutely in your hands and mind- bear
In mind always “TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NONE’

3.Be active, every time you sit for study. It is to the sincerity of your aspirations study responds spontaneously-Hence sincerity in study is an indispensable proposition and factor to reach your aspirations.

4.For study there are no barriers excepting your own i.e. IGNORANCE AND POSTPONEMENT. Hence place study on TOP of your preferential order.
Remember PROCRASTINATION IS THIEF OF TIME.

5.Concerted and concrete study leads you to master the subjects, which eventually will lead you, achieve your mission.

6.Study is vaster, more enduring, most rewarding, infinite and it’s within you. Bring it out to create a growth oriented and conducive surrounding in and around you.

7.Study is an infallible art & dispassionate science-master both these to reach the sovereign peak in your professional career.

8.The only method capable of overcoming all resistance is the austere and earnest method of study.

9.Consciousness is indeed the creator, Study is the preservator and the ignorance is the destroyer. Put in all your best efforts to maintain the middle order.

10.Consider and view study as a recreation, as it has tremendous potential for
RE-CREATION while at examination.

11.Analyse the relationship between study and examination it is so closely knitted. Review the wrongs you have done with former and rectify to achieve the right things with the latter.

12.Prepare a list of pursuits related to your study, career and development.
Retrospect on it periodically and satisfy thyself, they are in an evenly
Balanced and perfect state.


WITH

BEST OF LUCK &
BESTOWED GRACE OF GOD
TO ALL STUDENTS

Quotes for thought

Quotes for thought

1.Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.

2.Start by doing what’s necessary, and then do what’s possible, and suddenly you will do the impossible.

3.There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.

4.He who would keep high must take a long run.

5.It is not the speed towards the goal, but the direction forward.

6.A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

7.If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.

8.Everything is funny as long as it happens to somebody else.

9.We are what we repeatedly do; excellence then, is not an act, but a habit
.
10.Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness.

11.I don’t believe obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with
Sense, reason and intellect have intended us to forgo their use.

11.Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be
Counted.

12.Nothing great in this world has ever been accomplished without passion.

RULES TO LIVE BY

TEN RULES TO LIVE BY: ONLYFOR
LAZY,LOUSY AND CRAZY CLOWNS.

1. LIVE TO RELAX.

2. LOVE YOUR BED, IT IS YOUR TEMPLE.

3 IF SOME ONE COMES TO VISIT YOU TO RELAX, STAND(LAY DOWN)
BESIDE HIM.

4 RELAX IN THE DAY, SO THAT YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.

5 WORK IS HOLY, SO DON’T ATTACK IT.

6 DON’T DO SOMETHING TOMORROW, THAT YOU CAN DO THE DAY
AFTERWARDS.

7. WORK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, LET OTHERS DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.

8. DON’T WORRY, NOBODY DIED FROM DOING NOTHING ,BUT YOU
COULD GET HURT AT WORK!

9 IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING WORK, SIT DOWN AND WAIT UNTIL THAT
FEELING GOES AWAY.
10 DON’T FORGET, WORKING IS HEALTHY! SO LEAVE IT FOR THE
SICK PEOPLE.


HAVE A FUNTASTIC AND GREAT DAY.

TEN RULES TO LIVE BY:- APPLICABLE FOR
ONLY LAZY,LOUSY AND CRAZY CLOWNS.

1.LIVE TO RELAX.

2 LOVE YOUR BED, IT IS YOUR TEMPLE.

3 IF SOME ONE COMES TO VISIT YOU TO RELAX, STAND(LAY DOWN)
BESIDE HIM.

4 RELAX IN THE DAY, SO THAT YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.

5 WORK IS HOLY, SO DON’T ATTACK IT.

6 DON’T DO SOMETHING TOMORROW, THAT YOU CAN DO THE DAY
AFTERWARDS.

7.WORK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, LET OTHERS DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.

8.DON’T WORRY, NOBODY DIED FROM DOING NOTHING ,BUT YOU
COULD GET HURT AT WORK!

9. IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING WORK, SIT DOWN AND WAIT UNTIL THAT
FEELING GOES AWAY.
10.DON’T FORGET, WORKING IS HEALTHY! SO LEAVE IT FOR THE
SICK PEOPLE.


HAVE A FUNTASTIC AND GREAT DAY.

Good Impression is the best impression.

7 Rules for Making a Good Impression


Among the seven suggestions: Respond to e-mails within 24 hours. And don't use business cards as cues to bombard new contacts with pitches by Carmine Gallo


Getting favorable word out on a tiny budget is one of the perennial challenges facing small-business owners. Advertising is often too expensive, so most business owners rely on good old fashioned networking and word of mouth. However some are better at it than others (see BusinessWeek. com's Smart Answers podcast, 4/18/07, "Instituting a Client Appreciation Program"). Here are seven rules that will guarantee a strong first impression and a powerful,
lasting one.


Rule #1: Respond within 24 Hours


During the course of researching my next book, I came across an interesting trend. The people who run the most successful companies are the most responsive. When I leave a voice message or send an e-mail these individuals get back to me immediately with information, whether they're at the office or traveling. One woman who oversees 5,000 employees makes it a policy to respond to e-mail within 24 hours. She says her responsiveness provides a model for her employees. If she responds quickly to employee questions or concerns, they in turn understand the importance of getting back to customers in a short amount of time.


Even if you don't have an immediate answer, acknowledge receiving an e-mail or voice message within 24 hours or less, and let the person know you're considering the request or taking action on it.


Rule #2: Greet People with Enthusiasm


When a customer or employee calls and you choose to answer, it implies that you have time to talk. Far too many people continue to multitask during phone conversations. Those of us on the other end of the line can sense it, especially when you give one-word answers to our questions and we hear typing in the background!


Give your customers and employees your full attention. Greet them like you're sincerely excited to hear from them. And if the time isn't right, be professional enough to set a later time to give them your full attention.


Rule #3: Make Eye Contact


In conversations with customers or employees, look them in the eye. I know you might love your Blackberry, but please refrain from checking your device during the conversation. Think about how it makes you feel when the person you're talking to continually takes her eyes off
you to check out other people in the room. I'll tell you how I feel — like it's a waste of time to even finish the conversation.


Give customers and employees your full attention. It makes people feel as though their opinions and insights are valued. It will help you make a powerful and lasting impression.


Rule #4: Leave Smart Voice Messages


First of all, don't leave long, rambling messages with your phone number at the end. Keep the script concise. Leave your name, time you called, and phone number at the beginning. Repeat the phone number at the end, s-l-o-w-l-y. There's also nothing worse than a drawn out
game of phone tag. It can't hurt to leave a specific time when you can be reached. Of course, if you leave a time, be there to answer the call!


Rule #5: Respect Contacts


A conference organizer recently told me attendees have started complaining about fellow participants who treat business cards they have picked up at booths as open invitations to cram in-boxes with solicitations. If someone gives you a card, it's an invitation to begin a conversation. It isn't permission to leave a constant bombardment of e-mail sales pitches under the guise of "newsletters. " It's also not an invitation to send 10-MB files that explain what your business does.


Rule #6: Mind Your E-Mail


Speaking of e-mail, keep your correspondence concise. Time is limited. Use a subject line with no more than three to five words that grab your reader's attention. Give the pertinent information in the first line or two, and keep your correspondence to one or two short paragraphs (unless of course a detailed memorandum is expected). Also, don't forget to use proper punctuation and grammar. The spell-check function exists on your computer for a reason. Use it.


Rule #7: Remember Small Touches


When was the last time you received a handwritten note? I bet you remember it. I do. After a brief conversation with the chief executive officer of a well-known franchisor, I was surprised to
receive an envelope in the mail with a short handwritten thank-you note along with several coupons for his product. The coupons were for small amounts, but the gesture left a big impression on me.

My insurance and financial planning adviser gets plenty of business from me because of numerous, small touches during the year. Several times a year I can expect to receive a handwritten note, a short voice message, or a copy of an article that I might find valuable
given what he knows about my interests. None of these touches are accompanied by a hard sell, but I wouldn't consider bringing my business to anyone else.


Business is far too competitive to risk making a bad impression. But it's not that hard to make a positive one. Just think about the way you like to be treated as a client. Follow these seven rules to stand apart.

Abundance

5 Keys to Abundance- Use it don't lose it.

Are you really open to abundance in your life? Recently on Oprah, I heard a shocking statistic: Over 70% of people who experience a financial windfall from such strokes of luck as winning the lottery or inheriting a large sum of money tend to be back to where they were financially within just a few short years.

Most of us think this would never happen to us. Our thoughts probably run along the lines of, "If I won a million, two million, ten million dollars [take your pick], it would change my life forever. All my worries would be gone. I'd be happy."

How can it be that what seems like an inevitable happy ending just doesn't turn out to be true for such a large majority of people? Are those who come serendipitously into wealth dumber than we are? Are they all spendaholics, compulsive gamblers, inept business people, or at the very least so codependent that they can't say "no" to family and friends who ask for handouts?

It's true that many of us who are not used to handling large sums of money are inept with it. It's also true that a lot of us are codependent enough to fall prey to wanting to be loved by giving everything we have. If we're already doing that, we'll probably do it more, not less, if given half a chance. And if some of us aren't spendaholics now, like kids in a candy store, we certainly might become crazed with buying the first time we have a wad of cash in our hands. But even these shortcomings and lapses in judgment don't explain the expected fate of 70% of us who would end up no better—and possibly worse emotionally due to shame—than before our sudden wealth.

Many of us don't budget at all, claiming that there isn't enough money to do so. We pretend we aren't choosing to use up our available resources with the argument (while our debts mount), "I work hard for my money. I should get to enjoy it." We fall deeper and deeper into debt, feel incredible stress, depression, and shame, and wind up having to work harder and longer. And still we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot arguing that we deserve to spend our money any way we want to. We treat ourselves like entitled brats, demanding that reality fit our fantasy. But underneath this façade of entitlement, we are deluded by what I call The Big Lie. More about that in a moment.

There is no one roadmap to creating abundance, just as there is no single roadmap to creating a loving relationship. To find a relationship, you can date online, join a club, hang out at your favorite pub, buy a dog, or ask friends to set you up. To make more money, you can find a better-paying job, go back to school, learn a new skill, ask for a raise, gamble, or play the lottery. Getting isn't the biggest problem for most of us, whether it's a relationship or money; the trick is to learn how to keep and build upon what we get.

Until we open up to abundance and become "spiritually fit" to receive, the truth is that we are just as likely to deplete our treasure chest the same way our neighbors do and just as likely to find ourselves continually short on cash and long on debt. So here are five keys to building, maintaining, and enjoying abundance:

1.Embrace the true meaning of abundance: Abundance is that which already exists. In an abundant state, we understand that we are dipping into an overflowing well. Abundance is everywhere. Equally, it is within us. We are abundant. We don't have to seek abundance. We can say yes or no to this belief. It is up to us.

2.Stop using the world as a reflection of your worthiness: The Big Lie I mentioned earlier is the belief that we are unworthy. Most of us decide base our worthiness on outside barometers such as who likes us, what kind of house or car we have, how much money we make, how much education we have, or what clothes we wear. As long as we measure our worth based on outside factors, we our happiness is at the whim of others.

3.Practice worthiness as though it's a skill: While some of us were born believing we were worthy, life experiences may have convinced us otherwise. To retrain our thoughts, we must change our behaviors. Ask yourself what you would be doing differently right now, today, tomorrow, next week, this year if you already believed you were entirely worthy. What behaviors and activities would you stop? Which ones would you start? Make a commitment to yourself to "fake it 'til you make it." Practice your new behaviors until they become second nature, replacing the old habits you are shedding. Change your actions and your thoughts are sure to follow.

4.Recognize what your jealousy is telling you: Jealousy is what we experience when we don't believe we will have (or deserve to have) what someone else has. Therefore, jealousy comes from a belief in lack. If we put the first three keys into active practice, our jealousy will dissolve into gratitude for that which already exists. Gratitude doesn't mean that we become complacent. It means that we strive, not from fear and lack, but from the joy of thriving.

5.Be generous now: If you wait until you "have enough," whatever that means to you, the message you are telling yourself is that there is lack within and around you. Abundance thinking is a leap of faith for many of us. Faith, by definition, is only validated once we have made the leap. My friend had promised to tithe to his church and then "cheated" because he was broke. One day of scarcity led to the next until he woke up one day and realized that he was not trusting abundance (or God) at all. He was waiting for proof. How could waiting for proof be an act of faith? That day he took a deep breath and emptied the change from his pockets into the church's coffers. Immediately he felt the peace that goes along with keeping an agreement with oneself, no matter how difficult it is. He also felt strength in choosing to decide to have faith. Almost immediately, his phone began ringing off the hook with work offers. For him, this was wonderful evidence. But even more lovely, he didn't even need the evidence at that point. Since he already trusted, he was less fearful about the ups and downs of business and felt more relaxed about experiencing abundance however it presented itself.

Will you get rich by practicing these five keys? Nobody knows what the Universe has in store for us. But you can begin to define rich in new ways that give you appreciation for the abundance that already exists. You are already a wealth of knowledge, support, energy, artistry, compassion, and ideas. How can you maximize and share your abundant wealth today?

Some thing to Ponder intellectually

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.



1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.



2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.



3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.



4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.



5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.



6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.







How did you do?



The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .



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Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:



1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.



2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.



3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.



4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.



5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.











Easier?



The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not only the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care .







Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.



"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." (Charles Schultz)

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LONG LIVED LOVE ENDED IN BEING (G)OLDEST COUPLE.

The story goes like this:-

As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone
had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find
some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet
contained only three dollars and a crumpled letter that looked as
if it had been in there for years.

The envelope was worn and the only thing that was legible on it
was the return address. I started to open the letter, hoping to
find some clue. Then I saw the dateline--1924. The letter had
been written almost sixty years ago.

It was written in a beautiful feminine handwriting on powder blue
stationery with a little flower in the left-hand corner. It was a
"Dear John" letter that told the recipient, whose name appeared
to be Michael, that the writer could not see him any more because
her mother forbade it. Even so, she wrote that she would always
love him.

It was signed, Hannah.

It was a beautiful letter, but there was no way except for the
name Michael, that the owner could be identified. Maybe if I
called information, the operator could find a phone listing for
the address on the envelope.

"Operator," I began, "this is an unusual request. I'm trying to
find the owner of a wallet that I found. Is there anyway you can
tell me if there is a phone number for an address that was on an
envelope in the wallet?"

She suggested I speak with her supervisor, who hesitated for a
moment then said, "Well, there is a phone listing at that
address, but I can't give you the number." She said, as a
courtesy, she would call that number, explain my story and would
ask them if they wanted her to connect me. I waited a few minutes
and then she was back on the line. "I have a party who will speak
with you."

I asked the woman on the other end of the line if she knew anyone
by the name of Hannah. She gasped, "Oh! We bought this house from
a family who had a daughter named Hannah. But that was 30 years
ago!"

"Would you know where that family could be located now?" I asked.

"I remember that Hannah had to place her mother in a nursing home
some years ago," the woman said. "Maybe if you got in touch with
them they might be able to track down the daughter."

She gave me the name of the nursing home and I called the number.
They told me the old lady had passed away some years ago but they
did have a phone number for where they thought the daughter might
be living.

I thanked them and phoned. The woman who answered explained that
Hannah herself was now living in a nursing home.

This whole thing was stupid, I thought to myself. Why was I
making such a big deal over finding the owner of a wallet that
had only three dollars and a letter that was almost 60 years old?

Nevertheless, I called the nursing home in which Hannah was
supposed to be living and the man who answered the phone told me,
"Yes, Hannah is staying with us."

Even though it was already 10 p.m., I asked if I could come by to
see her. "Well," he said hesitatingly, "if you want to take a
chance, she might be in the day room watching television."

I thanked him and drove over to the nursing home. The night nurse
and a guard greeted me at the door. We went up to the third floor
of the large building. In the day room, the nurse introduced me
to Hannah.

She was a sweet, silver-haired old timer with a warm smile and a
twinkle in her eye.

I told her about finding the wallet and showed her the letter.
The second she saw the powder blue envelope with that little
flower on the left, she took a deep breath and said, "Young man,
this letter was the last contact I ever had with Michael."

She looked away for a moment deep in thought and then said
Softly, "I loved him very much. But I was only 16 at the time and
my mother felt I was too young. Oh, he was so handsome. He looked
like Sean Connery, the actor."

"Yes," she continued. "Michael Goldstein was a wonderful person.
If you should find him, tell him I think of him often. And," she
hesitated for a moment, almost biting her lip, "tell him I still
love him. You know," she said smiling as tears began to well up
in her eyes, "I never did marry. I guess no one ever matched up
to Michael..."

I thanked Hannah and said good-bye. I took the elevator to the
first floor and as I stood by the door, the guard there asked,
"Was the old lady able to help you?"

I told him she had given me a lead. "At least I have a last name.
But I think I'll let it go for a while. I spent almost the whole
day trying to find the owner of this wallet."

I had taken out the wallet, which was a simple brown leather case
with red lacing on the side. When the guard saw it, he said,
"Hey, wait a minute! That's Mr. Goldstein's wallet. I'd know it
anywhere with that right red lacing. He's always losing that
wallet. I must have found it in the halls at least three times."

"Who's Mr. Goldstein?" I asked as my hand began to shake.

"He's one of the old timers on the 8th floor. That's Mike
Goldstein's wallet for sure. He must have lost it on one of his
walks."

I thanked the guard and quickly ran back to the nurse's office. I
told her what the guard had said. We went back to the elevator
and got on. I prayed that Mr. Goldstein would be up.

On the eighth floor, the floor nurse said, "I think he's still in
the day room. He likes to read at night. He's a darling old man."

We went to the only room that had any lights on and there was a
man reading a book. The nurse went over to him and asked if he
had lost his wallet. Mr. Goldstein looked up with surprise, put
his hand in his back pocket and said, "Oh, it is missing!"

"This kind gentleman found a wallet and we wondered if it could
be yours?"

I handed Mr. Goldstein the wallet and the second he saw it, he
smiled with relief and said, "Yes, that's it! It must have
dropped out of my pocket this afternoon. I want to give you a
reward."

"No, thank you," I said. "But I have to tell you something. I
read the letter in the hope of finding out who owned the wallet."

The smile on his face suddenly disappeared. "You read that
letter?"

"Not only did I read it, I think I know where Hannah is."

He suddenly grew pale. "Hannah? You know where she is? How is
she? Is she still as pretty as she was? Please, please tell me,"
he begged.

"She's fine...just as pretty as when you knew her." I said
softly.

The old man smiled with anticipation and asked, "Could you tell
me where she is? I want to call her tomorrow." He grabbed my hand
and said, "You know something, mister, I was so in love with that
girl that when that letter came, my life literally ended. I never
married. I guess I've always loved her. "

"Mr. Goldstein," I said, "come with me."

We took the elevator down to the third floor. The hallways were
darkened and only one or two little night-lights lit our way to
the day room where Hannah was sitting alone watching the
television. The nurse walked over to her.

"Hannah," she said softly, pointing to Michael, who was waiting
with me in the doorway. "Do you know this man?"

She adjusted her glasses, looked for a moment, but didn't say a
word. Michael said softly, almost in a whisper, "Hannah, it's
Michael. Do you remember me?"

She gasped, "Michael! I don't believe it! Michael! It's you! My
Michael!"

He walked slowly towards her and they embraced. The nurse and I
left with tears streaming down our faces.

"See," I said. "See how the Good Lord works! If it's meant to be,
it will be."

About three weeks later I got a call at my office from the
nursing home. "Can you break away on Sunday to attend a wedding?
Michael and Hannah are going to tie the knot!"

It was a beautiful wedding with all the people at the nursing
home dressed up to join in the celebration. Hannah wore a light
beige dress and looked beautiful. Michael wore a dark blue suit
and stood tall. They made me their best man.

The hospital gave them their own room and if you ever wanted to
see a 76-year-old bride and a 79-year-old groom acting like two
teenagers, you had to see this couple.

A perfect ending for a love affair that had lasted nearly 60
years.

J.KANNAN

Its all about Indian cricket & its players

The present cricket scenario in India- the matter needs earnest and serious thinking and honest remedial measures by the Govt./BCCI.

This article is being posted WITHOUT ANY PREJUDICE WHATSOEVER
To be accepted in its right spirit and perspective.


Is it a controversy between: -

Players Vs Coach?
Players Vs Selection Committee.
Sr. Players Vs Jr Players. ?

OR
Is it a Scandal?

OR

Mockery?

OR
The players attempting to make fool of Cricket Lovers and enthusiasts?

What reasonably faithful and honest answer you guys have for us?

Any how it’s utter shame on the part of all the players more so the senior players for having tarnished the glory, Name & Fame of the Indian Cricket in the current W.C.

It is rather ridiculous and absurd to find fault with the coach at this belated stage after humiliating defeat in the hands of KIDS OF CRICKET instead of accepting the truth of defeat with due respect to humanity and with humility, rather than trying to apply the dirtiest trick of “PASSING ON THE BUCK” my dear players.

What were you all doing during the past couple of months under the coaching of Greg?
Why did you all not come out with facts and truths(if at all any?) then to BCCI ? Mr. Greg turned out be hostile and disliked by you only after you guys failed to deliver victory results? You guys lost the matches miserably in the ab-initio stage itself and trying to escape by finding scapegoat in Coach-What a shame?

What the hell the captain was doing? What the hell all you guys were doing?
Scratching your b….ls? (‘Am sorry I leave the blank to your guess without any offence whatsoever) instead of taking up, issues if any with BCCI. The moment you guys smelt that there is going to be change in the coaching squad, you guys are trying to escape from your utter failures, by making unacceptable and illegitimate statements and talks through media. Don’t think that your beloved cricket lovers and enthusiasts are clowns-they have better sense than you all. Don’t make statements like cricket is my life, will do anything for the game, bla bla and all. We have seen what you guys have done for our country now.

First of all bear in mind that cricket is your lively-hood. What all you guys have made. Amassed and built is because of cricket and through cricket and you have massive cricket lovers and enthusiasts who were instrumental for your monetary built ups, and none of you guys can deny this truth.

Stop bulshit atleast from now on, or else will sting unbearable, instead be honest and truthful to yourself by taking the game in all seriousness to bring back the lost glory, name and fame.

I have a little consolation and for that I indeed has to thank the (Indian Kerry Packer)
Mr. Subash Chandra, Chairman of Zee TV who made announcements thr’o media to form Indian Cricket league with lots of efforts and stringent measures unlike BCCI. And this will definitely do lot of good to Indian Cricket-Wait and See.

As of now we can look for only A PAWARFUL team in Indian Cricket instead of
Having A POWERFUL cricket team. Is it not true?

Yes indeed.

JK

It is indeed about Indian cricket now

What did the spectator miss when he went to the toilet?
The entire Indian Innings.

Where do Indian batsmen perform there best?
In Advertisements.

When would Agarkar have 100 runs against his name?
When he is bowling.

What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by Indian batsmen?
The walk back to the pavilion.

How to increase the chances of Indian batsmen playing out the entire 50 overs?

Try giving them two innings to begin with, then try three and so on.

What is the Indian version of a hat-trick?
3 runs in 3 balls

What is the height of optimism ?
Sehwag coming out to bat applying sunscreen on his face.

Phone Call for Sehwag:
Indian Team Manager : "Hello"(over Phone)
Wife :"Can I talk to Sehwag, this is his wife."
Indian Team Manager:"Sorry, he is just going to bat"
Wife:"No Problem Manager, I will Hold on"

MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE:-

It is a challenge to retain people in business. Therefore it is essential that a leader in business necessarily needs to be an effective, efficient and great communicator. In the background of hectic competition, organization needs to work with objectives, targets and deadlines to remain in the active competition. An effective leader in fact is the bridge between his superiors and his sub-ordinates. Having a VISION to reach the mission is another important quality in a leader

Planning and evaluating existing methods and procedures should be carried out on a regular basis to ensure prompt delivery of business objectives of the organization thus establishing operational excellence and efficiency.

Training is another important aspect for an organization as it is the only link that connects the gap between business and rapidly changing technology. It is essential before taking up a new project to encourage people connected with it, to learn and it should be on the hands-on learning process.

Bear in mind the following important leadership qualities and ensure you posses it always: -

Understand the business to the minute detail.

Set example for hard and efficient work.

Stay connected with your customers (they are the ones behind your success)

Set objectives, guidance and guidelines.

Posses excellent, effective and sharp communication skills.

You are sure to achieve your mission successfully as per time plan.

J.K