New entrepreneurs and established small business players find it difficult and cumbersome to get through the first stage of starting a company, which is its legal formation. Though one of the most important areas to look into many people overlook it and find themselves handicapped a few years down the line when they are looking for external investment or finance.
Remember that any investor looks for an asset, and assets have first existence on paper. Even banks look for 3 years' track record to provide unsecured or secured finance. So what should the early start-up do? Here are some steps that Netzcorporate.com LLP would like to advice.
1. Secure your idea on paper
Put a business plan together. Refer to various sample business plans that are available online. Put a study on market size, market need, your product offering and how your product offers significant value addition to other players in the market. Generally investors like ideas that cater to mass market and offer a solution to a much-needed problem at lesser price and in quicker time.
Get your copyright, trademark and apply for patents if possible.
2. Form a company
Decide the ownership structure in equity terms and form the company on paper. In forming a company, here are the options that one has to consider:
a. Sole proprietorship firm
Although a lot of people get started with sole proprietorship firms, such form of companies is suitable if one wants to expand the company operations in the future and scale the company. Sole proprietorship firms let you open a bank account.
b. Partnership firm
Partnership firms are very much like sole proprietorship firms with the only difference of multiple partners. Both forms let you open a bank account and shift to more recognised model in the future.
c. Private limited company
This is the most recognised form of company formation that needs a minimum of Rs one lakh as paid up capital by it's directors and needs a minimum of two directors. Private limited company formation needs director identification numbers and costs approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.
d. Limited liability partnership
Limited liability partnerships is a newly introduced format by the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) and offers several advantages such as:
Limited liability on directors
Unlimited partners
Tax benefits
It costs approximately Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 to start a limited liability company.
e. Foreign incorporation
This type of incorporation is required when your target market lies outside your country of residence and operation. Most online firms cater to diversified global clients hence need to form a company in the region they conduct business in. Foreign companies who want to do business in India [ Images ] can register a foreign LLP in India or a private limited with foreign partners. While Indian businesses who want to do foreign incorporation can typically opt for limited liability company structure which can be registered online and are supported by most countries such as US, UK and Singapore.
3. Start recording transactions
You will be able to open your bank accounts once your company is formed online. It is very important to do as many transactions as possible through bank because it is the perfect evidence for various venture capitalists or financing institutions.
4. File your company returns regularly
File returns for your company regularly, there are various tax numbers required in order to do that. But it is better if you file your returns on time.
5. Know the bank people and get your finance pre-approvals
When you start the company and customers start coming in, most people get stuck with inability to arrange finance for scaling up. Although venture capital and angel investment exists, most people know that the probability to secure it is as good as winning a lottery. But do not get upset.
If you have your papers right, any of your local bank has programmes such as unsecured and secured finance, from Rs 30 lakh to even Rs 300 crore.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Cracked pot
A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water in his master’s house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect to the end for which it was made.
But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream.
“I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you”.
“Why?” asked the bearer. “What are you ashamed of?”
“I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master’s house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts,” the pot said.
The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, “As we return to the master’s house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path.”
Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure.
The bearer said to the pot, “Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of your path, but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you’ve watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master’s table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house.”
Each of us has our own unique flaws. We are all cracked pots. But it is the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. Tap the cracks in those around you to make flowers. You’ve just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them. There is a lot of good out there. There is a lot of good in all of us! Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
Remember to give to and appreciate all the different people in your life (even if they forget your name at first) and they will reciprocate, come to appreciate and like you.
If it hadn’t been for the crackpots in my life, it would have been pretty boring… and I wouldn’t be were I am today!
For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water in his master’s house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect to the end for which it was made.
But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream.
“I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you”.
“Why?” asked the bearer. “What are you ashamed of?”
“I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master’s house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts,” the pot said.
The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, “As we return to the master’s house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path.”
Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure.
The bearer said to the pot, “Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of your path, but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you’ve watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master’s table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house.”
Each of us has our own unique flaws. We are all cracked pots. But it is the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. Tap the cracks in those around you to make flowers. You’ve just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them. There is a lot of good out there. There is a lot of good in all of us! Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
Remember to give to and appreciate all the different people in your life (even if they forget your name at first) and they will reciprocate, come to appreciate and like you.
If it hadn’t been for the crackpots in my life, it would have been pretty boring… and I wouldn’t be were I am today!
The Man by the Window
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had traveled to. And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn’t hear the band he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said that perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had traveled to. And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn’t hear the band he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said that perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
The carpenters house.
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family.
He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.
When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front-door key to the carpenter. “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.”
What a shock!
What a shame!
If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.
So it is with us. We build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up less than the best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that we would have done it differently.
Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity. The plaque on the wall says, “Life is a do-it-yourself project.” Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.
He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.
When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front-door key to the carpenter. “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.”
What a shock!
What a shame!
If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.
So it is with us. We build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up less than the best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that we would have done it differently.
Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity. The plaque on the wall says, “Life is a do-it-yourself project.” Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Lucky to drive a maruti 800
http://www.ndtv.com/news/cities/want-to-own-the-first-maruti-800-18900.php
Way before the much-touted Tata Nano, a small wonder hit the Indian markets in 1982 and made millions of people realise their dream of buying a car.
The Maruti 800 which was a symbol for the Indian middle class for decades is ready to roll into the sunset. But you have a chance to drive some history into your garage. Harpal Singh and Gulshanbeer Kaur - proud owners of the country's first Maruti 800 - might put the vehicle up for sale.
Since Bharat IV emission norms come into force from today, the car will go off the roads across the country, news that has saddened the Singhs. Harpal Singh, a resident of Green Park, received the keys to his car from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi herself.
"I am the proud owner of the first Maruti 800. It disappoints me that the company has decided to shelve it. If they do, procuring spare parts for the car will become difficult and its maintenance cost will go up." Harpal Singh said.
His wife though struck a more positive note. "I am not sure how much we will get if we sell it. If we get a good price then we may think of selling the car," said Gulshanbeer Kaur.
Recalling the day they bought the car, Kaur said, "We bought it on December 14, 1983, for Rs 47,500 and the keys were handed over to us by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Our grandson still drives it."
"The little car set millions of hearts on fire. After receiving the keys, I drove to Meerut with my family. The journey took an extra hour as inquisitive onlookers surrounded us wherever we stopped. Everyone wanted a look of the vehicle that had revolutionised the Indian automotive industry and its roads. It was a head- turner," Singh said.
Two decades ago when the compact car, the product of a joint venture between the Indian government and Suzuki, was launched, it took no time to leave behind the ungainly Ambassador, instantly becoming a darling of the aspiring class.
"My car gave me no major problems. It only requires timely maintenance," said Singh. Maruti honoured Singh by showcasing his car on the company's 10th anniversary. December 14 is also celebrated as "My Car Day".
I too can proudly say this I drove this car. My brother in law also drove this car with my sister for an year.
Happy Happy.
Way before the much-touted Tata Nano, a small wonder hit the Indian markets in 1982 and made millions of people realise their dream of buying a car.
The Maruti 800 which was a symbol for the Indian middle class for decades is ready to roll into the sunset. But you have a chance to drive some history into your garage. Harpal Singh and Gulshanbeer Kaur - proud owners of the country's first Maruti 800 - might put the vehicle up for sale.
Since Bharat IV emission norms come into force from today, the car will go off the roads across the country, news that has saddened the Singhs. Harpal Singh, a resident of Green Park, received the keys to his car from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi herself.
"I am the proud owner of the first Maruti 800. It disappoints me that the company has decided to shelve it. If they do, procuring spare parts for the car will become difficult and its maintenance cost will go up." Harpal Singh said.
His wife though struck a more positive note. "I am not sure how much we will get if we sell it. If we get a good price then we may think of selling the car," said Gulshanbeer Kaur.
Recalling the day they bought the car, Kaur said, "We bought it on December 14, 1983, for Rs 47,500 and the keys were handed over to us by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Our grandson still drives it."
"The little car set millions of hearts on fire. After receiving the keys, I drove to Meerut with my family. The journey took an extra hour as inquisitive onlookers surrounded us wherever we stopped. Everyone wanted a look of the vehicle that had revolutionised the Indian automotive industry and its roads. It was a head- turner," Singh said.
Two decades ago when the compact car, the product of a joint venture between the Indian government and Suzuki, was launched, it took no time to leave behind the ungainly Ambassador, instantly becoming a darling of the aspiring class.
"My car gave me no major problems. It only requires timely maintenance," said Singh. Maruti honoured Singh by showcasing his car on the company's 10th anniversary. December 14 is also celebrated as "My Car Day".
I too can proudly say this I drove this car. My brother in law also drove this car with my sister for an year.
Happy Happy.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
2 days pause.
Hello friends,
As doctors have decided to work on my shoulder there will be a pause in blog for tomorrow & day after. 31st hopefully the blog will be operational. Pray to god for me if u wish no force.
Will come back.
Regards
PSN Kumar
As doctors have decided to work on my shoulder there will be a pause in blog for tomorrow & day after. 31st hopefully the blog will be operational. Pray to god for me if u wish no force.
Will come back.
Regards
PSN Kumar
Saturday, March 27, 2010
M.B.A, M.C.A, B.TECH internal marks and importance.
Hello friends,
So finally the school exams are over and +2 going on. I have always looked the exams as a tool to evaluate myself and it proved good. I sincerly miss exams. Its a very good tool to evaluate ourselves.
Coming to the point, the higher studies usually gives marks for internals (where we submit answers , thesis etc) and external. It is always better to score nearly full in our internals. When doing our PG, we used to have a competition among our friends of PSN, ALKishore, Raghavendra Nerikar, Sai Krishna, Kishore Kamaraju, Anand Mohan, Haseeba, Uma jyoti , Rindhadhari Devi etc. We used to make sure that each mark is secured.
Usually in internals we dont know the mistake that we do, so we used to review others and also take help from seniors etc to review them.
For students who are now doing MBA, MCA etc can draw a leaf from our experience. Before you submit your internals please get them reviewed by any competent person who can give his/her view. It can be your Mama's, Uncles, nephews, neice, teachers, collegues etc. A good percentage here automatically draws closer to distinction in result which will open many doors in future.
Please treat this advise as a good one which will do good to your future for a good education lays stone to face any crisis in life which could be planned or unplanned.
May Lord vishnu bless all the participants with good success which can get peace and happiness to their families. I thought this is the only way i can approach lot of you so my best wishes to all of you.
So finally the school exams are over and +2 going on. I have always looked the exams as a tool to evaluate myself and it proved good. I sincerly miss exams. Its a very good tool to evaluate ourselves.
Coming to the point, the higher studies usually gives marks for internals (where we submit answers , thesis etc) and external. It is always better to score nearly full in our internals. When doing our PG, we used to have a competition among our friends of PSN, ALKishore, Raghavendra Nerikar, Sai Krishna, Kishore Kamaraju, Anand Mohan, Haseeba, Uma jyoti , Rindhadhari Devi etc. We used to make sure that each mark is secured.
Usually in internals we dont know the mistake that we do, so we used to review others and also take help from seniors etc to review them.
For students who are now doing MBA, MCA etc can draw a leaf from our experience. Before you submit your internals please get them reviewed by any competent person who can give his/her view. It can be your Mama's, Uncles, nephews, neice, teachers, collegues etc. A good percentage here automatically draws closer to distinction in result which will open many doors in future.
Please treat this advise as a good one which will do good to your future for a good education lays stone to face any crisis in life which could be planned or unplanned.
May Lord vishnu bless all the participants with good success which can get peace and happiness to their families. I thought this is the only way i can approach lot of you so my best wishes to all of you.
power of rumor
A pandit crossing a field felt that there was something in his mouth and spat it out. It turned out to be a heron's feather. He could not understand how it had got into his mouth and it perplexed him a great deal. When he reached home he told his wife about it but asked her not to tell anyone lest somebody put a bad interpretation on it.
His wife was even more intrigued by the strange occurrence and felt the need to confide in someone. So she swore her neighbour to secrecy and told her what had happened.
Perhaps it was the way she told it, but her neighbour got the impression that several feathers had come out of the pandit's mouth. She was shocked. However, she assured the woman that such things could happen and advised her not to worry about it.
"Please don't tell anyone," said the pandit's wife.
"My lips are sealed," said the woman. But she was longing to tell someone and when she saw the dhobi's wife going past, called her in and told her the whole story. Only, she made it sound as if a whole heron had come out of the pandit's mouth.
"Never have I heard of such a thing," said the dhobi's wife, her eyes popping with excitement, "and he being a vegetarian and all that, but one can never tell..."
She went away promising not to tell anyone but on the way she met her friend and the whole story sort of tumbled out of her mouth. Perhaps in her excitement she said 'herons' instead of 'heron' or perhaps her friend just imagined she had said herons but when she told her husband the story sometime later, she was emphatic that a whole flock of herons had come out of the pandit's mouth.
And as the story spread "herons" became "herons and other birds" and then "hundreds of birds of all shapes and sizes".
By evening the whole village and several other neighbouring villages had heard the story and people began to arrive in droves at the pandit's house to witness the miraculous happenings there.
The pandit steadfastly denied that any bird had come out of his mouth but nobody would believe him and everybody begged him to demonstrate his wonderful power of producing birds from his mouth.
Finally in exasperation, he asked them all to sit in front of his house and when they had done so ran out of the back and hid in the jungle where he remained several days till the excitement had died down and the people had realised that the news was false
His wife was even more intrigued by the strange occurrence and felt the need to confide in someone. So she swore her neighbour to secrecy and told her what had happened.
Perhaps it was the way she told it, but her neighbour got the impression that several feathers had come out of the pandit's mouth. She was shocked. However, she assured the woman that such things could happen and advised her not to worry about it.
"Please don't tell anyone," said the pandit's wife.
"My lips are sealed," said the woman. But she was longing to tell someone and when she saw the dhobi's wife going past, called her in and told her the whole story. Only, she made it sound as if a whole heron had come out of the pandit's mouth.
"Never have I heard of such a thing," said the dhobi's wife, her eyes popping with excitement, "and he being a vegetarian and all that, but one can never tell..."
She went away promising not to tell anyone but on the way she met her friend and the whole story sort of tumbled out of her mouth. Perhaps in her excitement she said 'herons' instead of 'heron' or perhaps her friend just imagined she had said herons but when she told her husband the story sometime later, she was emphatic that a whole flock of herons had come out of the pandit's mouth.
And as the story spread "herons" became "herons and other birds" and then "hundreds of birds of all shapes and sizes".
By evening the whole village and several other neighbouring villages had heard the story and people began to arrive in droves at the pandit's house to witness the miraculous happenings there.
The pandit steadfastly denied that any bird had come out of his mouth but nobody would believe him and everybody begged him to demonstrate his wonderful power of producing birds from his mouth.
Finally in exasperation, he asked them all to sit in front of his house and when they had done so ran out of the back and hid in the jungle where he remained several days till the excitement had died down and the people had realised that the news was false
good story
Ryokan, the Zen teacher, was requested by his sister-in-law to come to her house and talk to her son.
“He does no work, squanders his father’s money in wild parties and is neglecting the estate,” she complained. “If he does not reform, we will be ruined.”
Ryokan went to his brother’s house and met his nephew who was genuinely pleased to see him. The two of them had spent many happy hours together before Ryokan had turned to Zen and entered the monastery. The young man knew why his uncle had come and braced himself for the scolding he was sure he would receive. But Ryokan said not a word in rebuke, the whole day. The next morning when it was time for him to go, he put on his garments and then said to his nephew: “Will you help me tie the thongs of my sandals? My hands shake and I cannot do it.”
His nephew helped him willingly.
“Thank you,” said Ryokan. “A man becomes older and feebler day by day. You remember how strong and robust I used to be?”
“ I do,” said his nephew, thoughtfully. “ I do indeed remember how you used to be.”
It was the moment of truth for him. He suddenly realized that his mother and all those who had looked after him had become old and that it was now his turn to look after them and to take on the responsibilities of the household and the community.
He gave up his dissolute life forever.
“He does no work, squanders his father’s money in wild parties and is neglecting the estate,” she complained. “If he does not reform, we will be ruined.”
Ryokan went to his brother’s house and met his nephew who was genuinely pleased to see him. The two of them had spent many happy hours together before Ryokan had turned to Zen and entered the monastery. The young man knew why his uncle had come and braced himself for the scolding he was sure he would receive. But Ryokan said not a word in rebuke, the whole day. The next morning when it was time for him to go, he put on his garments and then said to his nephew: “Will you help me tie the thongs of my sandals? My hands shake and I cannot do it.”
His nephew helped him willingly.
“Thank you,” said Ryokan. “A man becomes older and feebler day by day. You remember how strong and robust I used to be?”
“ I do,” said his nephew, thoughtfully. “ I do indeed remember how you used to be.”
It was the moment of truth for him. He suddenly realized that his mother and all those who had looked after him had become old and that it was now his turn to look after them and to take on the responsibilities of the household and the community.
He gave up his dissolute life forever.
Right Move
The great Zen teacher, Benzei had many pupils. One day, one of them was caught stealing by his fellow-students and they reported him to Benzei. But he took no action against the boy.
A few days later the same boy was again caught stealing. And again Benzei did nothing. This angered the other students who drew up a petition asking for the dismissal of the thief. They threatened to leave en masse if the boy was allowed to stay.
The teacher called a meeting of the students. When they had assembled he said to them: “You are good boys who know what is right and what is wrong. If you leave you will have no trouble in joining some other school. But what about your brother who does not even know the difference between right and wrong? Who will teach him if I don’t? No, I cannot ask him to go even if it means losing all of you.”
Tears coursed down the cheeks of the boy who had stolen. He never stole again and in later life became renowned for his integrity.
A few days later the same boy was again caught stealing. And again Benzei did nothing. This angered the other students who drew up a petition asking for the dismissal of the thief. They threatened to leave en masse if the boy was allowed to stay.
The teacher called a meeting of the students. When they had assembled he said to them: “You are good boys who know what is right and what is wrong. If you leave you will have no trouble in joining some other school. But what about your brother who does not even know the difference between right and wrong? Who will teach him if I don’t? No, I cannot ask him to go even if it means losing all of you.”
Tears coursed down the cheeks of the boy who had stolen. He never stole again and in later life became renowned for his integrity.
Friday, March 26, 2010
DID- Thanks Sachin and Ram
Hello friends,
2 days back i was in the park/garden back side to my house with my friends sachin and Ram. We found a group of boys dancing and doing acting. They were doing real good. sachin broke the ice by asking them are u just practising or competing for something. They said they are preparing for Dance India Dance competition. Their commitment was too good. I had decided to sponsor these guys and let us see how they fare. Its good that i found one more team to groom. Thanks god this time with kids. A reason to cheer and smile for me. I am sure we friends will definetly do something good to come out in colours.
May lord vishnu bless this project.
2 days back i was in the park/garden back side to my house with my friends sachin and Ram. We found a group of boys dancing and doing acting. They were doing real good. sachin broke the ice by asking them are u just practising or competing for something. They said they are preparing for Dance India Dance competition. Their commitment was too good. I had decided to sponsor these guys and let us see how they fare. Its good that i found one more team to groom. Thanks god this time with kids. A reason to cheer and smile for me. I am sure we friends will definetly do something good to come out in colours.
May lord vishnu bless this project.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
saraswathi goddess
/With school exams over and big exams on the verge like B.A, M.B.A,M.SC, B.TECH etc I thought of sharing Maa saraswathi prayer which can help people.
Yaa Kundendu
Yaa kundendu tushaarahaara dhavalaa
yaa shubhra vastraavritaa
yaa veenaa varadanda manditakaraa
yaa shveta padmaasanaa
yaa brahmaachyuta shankara prabhritibihi
devaih sadaa pujitaa
saa maam pattu saravatee bhagavatee
nihshesha jaadyaapahaa.
Meaning
Goddess Saraswati is all white like the kunda blossom, the moon, snow, and pearl. She is dressed in pure White. While two of Her hands play the veena, the two other hands are poised to give boons, and award punishments as needed. She is seated on a white lotus. She is ever worshipped by all the celestials including Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. May this Saraswati remove my obstacles and protect me.
Yaa Kundendu
Yaa kundendu tushaarahaara dhavalaa
yaa shubhra vastraavritaa
yaa veenaa varadanda manditakaraa
yaa shveta padmaasanaa
yaa brahmaachyuta shankara prabhritibihi
devaih sadaa pujitaa
saa maam pattu saravatee bhagavatee
nihshesha jaadyaapahaa.
Meaning
Goddess Saraswati is all white like the kunda blossom, the moon, snow, and pearl. She is dressed in pure White. While two of Her hands play the veena, the two other hands are poised to give boons, and award punishments as needed. She is seated on a white lotus. She is ever worshipped by all the celestials including Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. May this Saraswati remove my obstacles and protect me.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Telugu
The word telugu is that it comes from the word trilinga, i.e. from the three temples at Srisailam, Drakasharamam, and Kaleshwaram.
Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India where it is spoken by close to 70 million people. Telegu is a richly developed language and the biggest linguistic unit in India.It is closely related to the Kannada alphabet. The main languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Banjara, and English followed by Tamil, Kannada, Marathi and Oriya. Telugu is the principal and official language of the State.
History of the Telugu language:
It was also referred to as `Tenugu' in the past. `Andhra' is the name given to it since the medieval times. Some argued that `Telugu' was a corruption of `Trilinga' (Sanskrit meaning three `lingas'). A general description of the land of the Telugus was made in the medieval times as `the land marked by three lingas of the three famous shrines of Draksharamam (East Godavari district), Kaleswaram (Karimnagar district) and Srisailam (Kurnool district).
Telugu is the most widely spoken language of the Dravidian family which consists of 24 languages spanning the entire South-Asia, from Baluchistan to Sri Lanka. In terms of population, Telugu ranks second to Hindi among the Indian languages. According to the 1981* Census, Telugu is spoken by over 45 million in Andhra Pradesh. It has also spread to the other parts of the globe, i.e., Burma, Indo-China, South-Africa and the U.S.A. Being a mellifluous language, it is called, by its admirers as the `Italian of the East'.
Telugu originated from the Proto-Dravidian language. It probably split from Proto-Dravidian between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE, which was roughly the same time the Tamil language became distinct in terms of literary activity[1]. Telugu belongs to the Central Dravidian language subfamily, whose members originated from the Proto-Dravidian spoken in the central part of the Deccan plateau. Other languages of the central group include the rustic Gondi, Konda, Kui and Kuvi languages, all of which are linguistically closest to Telugu.
Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India where it is spoken by close to 70 million people. Telegu is a richly developed language and the biggest linguistic unit in India.It is closely related to the Kannada alphabet. The main languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Banjara, and English followed by Tamil, Kannada, Marathi and Oriya. Telugu is the principal and official language of the State.
History of the Telugu language:
It was also referred to as `Tenugu' in the past. `Andhra' is the name given to it since the medieval times. Some argued that `Telugu' was a corruption of `Trilinga' (Sanskrit meaning three `lingas'). A general description of the land of the Telugus was made in the medieval times as `the land marked by three lingas of the three famous shrines of Draksharamam (East Godavari district), Kaleswaram (Karimnagar district) and Srisailam (Kurnool district).
Telugu is the most widely spoken language of the Dravidian family which consists of 24 languages spanning the entire South-Asia, from Baluchistan to Sri Lanka. In terms of population, Telugu ranks second to Hindi among the Indian languages. According to the 1981* Census, Telugu is spoken by over 45 million in Andhra Pradesh. It has also spread to the other parts of the globe, i.e., Burma, Indo-China, South-Africa and the U.S.A. Being a mellifluous language, it is called, by its admirers as the `Italian of the East'.
Telugu originated from the Proto-Dravidian language. It probably split from Proto-Dravidian between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE, which was roughly the same time the Tamil language became distinct in terms of literary activity[1]. Telugu belongs to the Central Dravidian language subfamily, whose members originated from the Proto-Dravidian spoken in the central part of the Deccan plateau. Other languages of the central group include the rustic Gondi, Konda, Kui and Kuvi languages, all of which are linguistically closest to Telugu.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Death in the family
Death in the family affects everyone. Children, in particular, need to be thought about even if it is a
difficult time for the whole family. How they react depends on a number of factors, for example:
How close the person who died was to the child, and the family, is important. How involved the
person was in their lives is also a factor.
Whether the death was expected or the person had been ill.
The child’s age and level of understanding and how the death affects their life. Infants may feel the
loss mainly because it affects the way in which they are looked after and their daily routine. They
are very sensitive to the unhappy feelings of those around them, and may become anxious, difficult
to settle and more needy of attention. Pre-school children usually see death as temporary and
reversible – a belief reinforced by cartoon characters that ‘die’ and ‘come to life’ again.
Children from about the age of 5 are able to understand basic facts about death:
• it happens to all living things
• it has a cause
• it involves permanent separation.
They can also understand that dead people do not need to eat or drink and do not see, hear, speak
or feel. Teenagers are able to understand death much more like adults, and are very aware of the
feelings of others.
Most children get angry and worried, as well as sad, about death. Anger is a natural reaction to
the loss of someone who was essential to the child’s sense of stability and safety. A child may show
this anger in boisterous play, by being irritable, or in nightmares. Anxiety is shown in ‘babyish’ talk
and behaviour, and demanding food, comfort and cuddles.
Younger children believe that they cause what happens around them. They may worry that they
caused the death by being naughty. Teenagers may find it difficult to put their feelings into words,
and may not show their feelings openly, for fear of upsetting others.
The circumstances of the death also affect the impact on the child. Each family responds in its own
way to death. Religion and culture will have an important influence on what happens. Other factors
that can make a big difference from the child’s point of view are:
• how traumatic the death was – a traumatic death can be harder to cope with
• whether the death was sudden or expected, a relief from suffering or a ‘crushing blow’
• the effect of grief on other family members, especially if they are not able to cope with giving the
child the care they need
• how much practical support is available to help the family cope.
Helping a child to cope with death
Being aware of how children normally respond to death makes it easier for an adult to help. It also
makes it easier to identify that a child is finding it particularly hard to cope with.
Early stages
Adults sometimes try to protect children from pain by not telling them what has happened.
Experience shows that children benefit from knowing the truth at an early stage. They may
even want to see the dead relative. The closer the relationship, the more important this is. Adults
can also help children to cope by listening to the child’s experience of the death, answering their
questions, and reassuring them. Children often worry that they will be abandoned by loved ones,
or fear that they are to blame for the death. If they can talk about this, and express themselves
through play, they can cope better and are less likely to have emotional disturbances later in life.
Young children often find it difficult to recall memories of a dead person without first being
reminded of them. They can be very upset by not having these memories. A photograph can
be a great source of comfort. Children usually find it helpful to be included in family activities,
such as attending the funeral. Thought should be given as to how to support and prepare a child
for this. A child who is frightened about attending a funeral should not be forced to go. However,
except for very young children, it is usually important to find a way to enable them to say
goodbye. For example, they can light a candle, say a prayer, or visit the grave.
Later on
Once children accept the death, they are likely to display their feelings of sadness, anger and
anxiety on and off, over a long period of time, and often at unexpected moments. The
surviving relatives should spend as much time as possible with the child, making it clear that
they can show their feelings openly, without fear of upsetting others. Sometimes a child may
‘forget’ that the family member has died, or persist in the belief that they are still alive. This
is normal in the first few weeks following a death, but may cause problems if it continues.
Warning signs that a child is not coping
• a long period of depression, with loss of interest in daily activities and events
• inability to sleep, loss of appetite, prolonged fear of being alone
• acting like a much younger child for a long time
• denying that the family member has died
• imitating the dead person all the time
• talking repeatedly about wanting to join the dead person
• withdrawing from friends
• a sharp drop in school performance, or refusal to attend school.
These warning signs indicate that professional help may be needed. A child and adolescent
psychiatrist or child psychotherapist can help the child to accept the death, and also assist the
survivors to find ways of helping the child through the mourning process. Your general
practitioner will be able to offer you help and advice, and can refer you and your child to your
local child and adolescent mental health service. The team includes child psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists and specialist nurses.
difficult time for the whole family. How they react depends on a number of factors, for example:
How close the person who died was to the child, and the family, is important. How involved the
person was in their lives is also a factor.
Whether the death was expected or the person had been ill.
The child’s age and level of understanding and how the death affects their life. Infants may feel the
loss mainly because it affects the way in which they are looked after and their daily routine. They
are very sensitive to the unhappy feelings of those around them, and may become anxious, difficult
to settle and more needy of attention. Pre-school children usually see death as temporary and
reversible – a belief reinforced by cartoon characters that ‘die’ and ‘come to life’ again.
Children from about the age of 5 are able to understand basic facts about death:
• it happens to all living things
• it has a cause
• it involves permanent separation.
They can also understand that dead people do not need to eat or drink and do not see, hear, speak
or feel. Teenagers are able to understand death much more like adults, and are very aware of the
feelings of others.
Most children get angry and worried, as well as sad, about death. Anger is a natural reaction to
the loss of someone who was essential to the child’s sense of stability and safety. A child may show
this anger in boisterous play, by being irritable, or in nightmares. Anxiety is shown in ‘babyish’ talk
and behaviour, and demanding food, comfort and cuddles.
Younger children believe that they cause what happens around them. They may worry that they
caused the death by being naughty. Teenagers may find it difficult to put their feelings into words,
and may not show their feelings openly, for fear of upsetting others.
The circumstances of the death also affect the impact on the child. Each family responds in its own
way to death. Religion and culture will have an important influence on what happens. Other factors
that can make a big difference from the child’s point of view are:
• how traumatic the death was – a traumatic death can be harder to cope with
• whether the death was sudden or expected, a relief from suffering or a ‘crushing blow’
• the effect of grief on other family members, especially if they are not able to cope with giving the
child the care they need
• how much practical support is available to help the family cope.
Helping a child to cope with death
Being aware of how children normally respond to death makes it easier for an adult to help. It also
makes it easier to identify that a child is finding it particularly hard to cope with.
Early stages
Adults sometimes try to protect children from pain by not telling them what has happened.
Experience shows that children benefit from knowing the truth at an early stage. They may
even want to see the dead relative. The closer the relationship, the more important this is. Adults
can also help children to cope by listening to the child’s experience of the death, answering their
questions, and reassuring them. Children often worry that they will be abandoned by loved ones,
or fear that they are to blame for the death. If they can talk about this, and express themselves
through play, they can cope better and are less likely to have emotional disturbances later in life.
Young children often find it difficult to recall memories of a dead person without first being
reminded of them. They can be very upset by not having these memories. A photograph can
be a great source of comfort. Children usually find it helpful to be included in family activities,
such as attending the funeral. Thought should be given as to how to support and prepare a child
for this. A child who is frightened about attending a funeral should not be forced to go. However,
except for very young children, it is usually important to find a way to enable them to say
goodbye. For example, they can light a candle, say a prayer, or visit the grave.
Later on
Once children accept the death, they are likely to display their feelings of sadness, anger and
anxiety on and off, over a long period of time, and often at unexpected moments. The
surviving relatives should spend as much time as possible with the child, making it clear that
they can show their feelings openly, without fear of upsetting others. Sometimes a child may
‘forget’ that the family member has died, or persist in the belief that they are still alive. This
is normal in the first few weeks following a death, but may cause problems if it continues.
Warning signs that a child is not coping
• a long period of depression, with loss of interest in daily activities and events
• inability to sleep, loss of appetite, prolonged fear of being alone
• acting like a much younger child for a long time
• denying that the family member has died
• imitating the dead person all the time
• talking repeatedly about wanting to join the dead person
• withdrawing from friends
• a sharp drop in school performance, or refusal to attend school.
These warning signs indicate that professional help may be needed. A child and adolescent
psychiatrist or child psychotherapist can help the child to accept the death, and also assist the
survivors to find ways of helping the child through the mourning process. Your general
practitioner will be able to offer you help and advice, and can refer you and your child to your
local child and adolescent mental health service. The team includes child psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists and specialist nurses.
Tilakam
One should apply the sacred religious marks (Tilakam) after performing aachamana(sipping water sanctified and fortified with mantras). The sacred texts enjoin that the forehead must never be left unannointed.
It has been a tradition in all Hindu families, irrespective of caste and creed to mark the body with some sacred sign.It is an ancient practice still in use wherein women, men and children of all castes apply such signs according to their traditions to this date. It is decreed imperative in case of women.
Any women who sports a Tilakam on her forehead anywhere in world appears to owe her roots to bharatavarsha, i.e, India. It is our tradition to invite people to any auspicious ritual by applying a "Tilakam", vermilon dot on the forehead. It also signifies pleasantly the subsistence of her beloved husband. Even the most poverty sticken bid their relatives, friends, etc,farewell by applying a Tilakam. The havemores and the havenot, all commonly sport Tilakam. The splendour of a Tilakam is compared with that of Goddess Laxmi Devi herself and therefore, Indians paint even the portal of their residence with beautiful bindies lending unparalleled grace to it. The is not only a beautifying aid for women but also a charm to ward off evil, the elders opine. Beginning with a child in a cradle to a grandma, all women wear a Tilak
It has been a tradition in all Hindu families, irrespective of caste and creed to mark the body with some sacred sign.It is an ancient practice still in use wherein women, men and children of all castes apply such signs according to their traditions to this date. It is decreed imperative in case of women.
Any women who sports a Tilakam on her forehead anywhere in world appears to owe her roots to bharatavarsha, i.e, India. It is our tradition to invite people to any auspicious ritual by applying a "Tilakam", vermilon dot on the forehead. It also signifies pleasantly the subsistence of her beloved husband. Even the most poverty sticken bid their relatives, friends, etc,farewell by applying a Tilakam. The havemores and the havenot, all commonly sport Tilakam. The splendour of a Tilakam is compared with that of Goddess Laxmi Devi herself and therefore, Indians paint even the portal of their residence with beautiful bindies lending unparalleled grace to it. The is not only a beautifying aid for women but also a charm to ward off evil, the elders opine. Beginning with a child in a cradle to a grandma, all women wear a Tilak
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Tips for happiness.
Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to keep thinking about the unhappy events, and we can choose to refuse to think about them, and instead, relish the happy moments. All of us constantly go through various situations and circumstances, but we do not have to let them influence our reactions and feelings.
If we let outer events influence our moods, we become their slaves. We lose our freedom. We let our happiness be determined by outer forces. On the other hand, we can free ourselves from outer influences. We can choose to be happy, and we can do a lot to add happiness to our lives.
What is happiness? It is a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction. It is usually experienced when there are no worries, fears or obsessing thoughts, and this usually happens, when we do something we love to do or when we get, win, gain or achieve something that we value. It seems to be the outcome of positive events, but it actually comes from the inside, triggered by outer events.
For most people happiness seems fleeting, because they let changing outer circumstances affect it. One of the best ways to keep it, is by gaining inner peace through daily meditation. As the mind becomes more peaceful, it becomes easier to choose the happiness habit.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
1) Endeavor to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side. The mind may drag you to think about negativity and difficulties. Don't let it. Look at the good and positive side of every situation.
2) Think of solutions, not problems.
3) Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
4) Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
5) Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
6) Watch your thoughts. Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.
7) Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't.
Sometimes you may begin the day with the desire to accomplish several objectives. At the end of the day you might feel frustrated and unhappy, because you haven't been able to do all of those things.
Look at what you have done, not at what you have not been able to do. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself.
8) Each day do something good for yourself. It can be something small, such buying a book, eating something you love, watching you favorite program on TV, going to a movie, or just having a stroll on the beach.
9) Each day do at least one act to make others happy. This can be a kind word, helping your colleagues, stopping your car at the crossroad to let people cross, giving your seat in a bus to someone else, or giving a small present to someone you love. The possibilities are infinite. When you make someone happy, you become happy, and then people try to make you happy.
10) Always expect happiness.
11) Do not envy people who are happy. On the contrary, be happy for their happiness.
12) Associate with happy people, and try to learn from them to be happy. Remember, happiness is contagious.
13) Do your best to stay detached, when things do not proceed as intended and desired. Detachment will help you stay calm and control your moods and reactions. Detachment is not indifference. It is the acceptance of the good and the bad and staying balanced. Detachment has much to do with inner peace, and inner peace is conductive to happiness.
14) Smile more often.
If we let outer events influence our moods, we become their slaves. We lose our freedom. We let our happiness be determined by outer forces. On the other hand, we can free ourselves from outer influences. We can choose to be happy, and we can do a lot to add happiness to our lives.
What is happiness? It is a feeling of inner peace and satisfaction. It is usually experienced when there are no worries, fears or obsessing thoughts, and this usually happens, when we do something we love to do or when we get, win, gain or achieve something that we value. It seems to be the outcome of positive events, but it actually comes from the inside, triggered by outer events.
For most people happiness seems fleeting, because they let changing outer circumstances affect it. One of the best ways to keep it, is by gaining inner peace through daily meditation. As the mind becomes more peaceful, it becomes easier to choose the happiness habit.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
1) Endeavor to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side. The mind may drag you to think about negativity and difficulties. Don't let it. Look at the good and positive side of every situation.
2) Think of solutions, not problems.
3) Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
4) Watch funny comedies that make you laugh.
5) Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
6) Watch your thoughts. Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.
7) Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't.
Sometimes you may begin the day with the desire to accomplish several objectives. At the end of the day you might feel frustrated and unhappy, because you haven't been able to do all of those things.
Look at what you have done, not at what you have not been able to do. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself.
8) Each day do something good for yourself. It can be something small, such buying a book, eating something you love, watching you favorite program on TV, going to a movie, or just having a stroll on the beach.
9) Each day do at least one act to make others happy. This can be a kind word, helping your colleagues, stopping your car at the crossroad to let people cross, giving your seat in a bus to someone else, or giving a small present to someone you love. The possibilities are infinite. When you make someone happy, you become happy, and then people try to make you happy.
10) Always expect happiness.
11) Do not envy people who are happy. On the contrary, be happy for their happiness.
12) Associate with happy people, and try to learn from them to be happy. Remember, happiness is contagious.
13) Do your best to stay detached, when things do not proceed as intended and desired. Detachment will help you stay calm and control your moods and reactions. Detachment is not indifference. It is the acceptance of the good and the bad and staying balanced. Detachment has much to do with inner peace, and inner peace is conductive to happiness.
14) Smile more often.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Braahmi Muhurtham
The time 90 minutes prior to sunrise is called Braahmi Muhurtham. This time is good for academics, purohits and the time where in the later hours, the night the last 48 mins. (2 ghadi) is called Braahmi Muhurtham. 'Braahmi' means Saraswathi, the Goddess of intellect. The above specified time is auspicious for gaining and sustaining intelligence and knowledge, owing to which it is called Braahmi Muhurtham.
It is during Braahmi muhurtham that Sun god spreads his rays just as a peacock spreading its feathers. He starts spreading his light and energy throughout the world. The light rays from the Galaxies influence the human brain. The nascent sun spreads thousand arms in the form of rays across the sky, which emit light-blue devine rays. These rays bring to life the cells and the brain. Lord Surya or the sun god is also the god of life. If the man can synchronise his senses with these rays during this hour he will be empowered with unchallengeable energy. This observation was endorsed by sages. This is the time when the life under the sun still remains in deep sleep supported by the tranquil and pleasant environment, the sages and munis spread the power of penance, which comes out in the form of high powered electrical and magnetic charge, for the upliftment of the living creatures on the earth. If one keep awake during these hours, it is possible to benefit from this charge.
It is during Braahmi muhurtham that Sun god spreads his rays just as a peacock spreading its feathers. He starts spreading his light and energy throughout the world. The light rays from the Galaxies influence the human brain. The nascent sun spreads thousand arms in the form of rays across the sky, which emit light-blue devine rays. These rays bring to life the cells and the brain. Lord Surya or the sun god is also the god of life. If the man can synchronise his senses with these rays during this hour he will be empowered with unchallengeable energy. This observation was endorsed by sages. This is the time when the life under the sun still remains in deep sleep supported by the tranquil and pleasant environment, the sages and munis spread the power of penance, which comes out in the form of high powered electrical and magnetic charge, for the upliftment of the living creatures on the earth. If one keep awake during these hours, it is possible to benefit from this charge.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Change our vision
There was a millionaire who was bothered by severe eye pain. He consulted so many physicians and was getting his treatment done. He did not stop consulting galaxy of medical experts; he consumed heavy loads of drugs and underwent hundreds of injections.
But the ache persisted with great vigour than before. At last a monk who has supposed to be an expert in treating such patients was called for by the millionaire. The monk understood his problem and said that for sometime he should concentrate only on green colours and not to fall his eyes on any other colours. The millionaire got together a group of painters and purchased barrels of green color and directed that every object his eye was likely to fall to be painted in green colour just as the monk had directed. h
When the monk came to visit him after few days, the millionaire's servants ran with buckets of green paints and poured on im since he was in red dress, lest their master not see any other colour and his eye ache would come back.
Hearing this monk laughed said "If only you had purchased a pair of green spectacles, worth just a few rupees, you could have saved these walls and trees and pots and all other articles and also could have saved a large share of his fortune. You cannot paint the world green." Let us change our vision and the world will appear accordingly. It is foolish to shape the world, let us shape ourselves first. Lets change our vision..!!
But the ache persisted with great vigour than before. At last a monk who has supposed to be an expert in treating such patients was called for by the millionaire. The monk understood his problem and said that for sometime he should concentrate only on green colours and not to fall his eyes on any other colours. The millionaire got together a group of painters and purchased barrels of green color and directed that every object his eye was likely to fall to be painted in green colour just as the monk had directed. h
When the monk came to visit him after few days, the millionaire's servants ran with buckets of green paints and poured on im since he was in red dress, lest their master not see any other colour and his eye ache would come back.
Hearing this monk laughed said "If only you had purchased a pair of green spectacles, worth just a few rupees, you could have saved these walls and trees and pots and all other articles and also could have saved a large share of his fortune. You cannot paint the world green." Let us change our vision and the world will appear accordingly. It is foolish to shape the world, let us shape ourselves first. Lets change our vision..!!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Bathing
Bathing is an integral part of daily routine in every Indian's life. Special occasions call for holy dips in sacred rivers and lakes as enumerated by the scriptures. That a bath keeps us healthy through personal hygiene is a well known fact. But there are other aspects as well that are not well known. Polygraphic studies proved that water enhances electro-magnetic activity. In the context of this finding, the religious practices like washing hands and feet before entering temples and taking bath everyday, worshipping with wet clothes and offering prayer standing in the middle of water chest-deep in rivers and tanks etc., seem to be more scientific than a mere act of cleanliness.
Human body is centre of electric currents and impulses. A continuous process of generation and consumption of electric energy takes place in the human body. Maharshi Vaatsyaayana has described the various power centres in human body. More energy is generated in our body whenever we are excited and battle various emotions as well as indulge in intense physical activity. However, at night when we retire until the next morning this generation and consumption level of power drops drastically. This is the reason why we feel so lethargic on waking up in the morning. We are neither active physically non mentally. Washing our face immediately clears the cobwebs of drowsiness. A bath certainly freshens up completely and puts us in our best shape. This happens due to the fact that water consumes the electricity in our body. This is known as Electro-magnetic activity. Physics describes this in detail. Therefore, taking bath has more to do with such scientific reasoning than merely cleanliness.
So let us make a habit of giving body electro magnetic activity without fail.
Human body is centre of electric currents and impulses. A continuous process of generation and consumption of electric energy takes place in the human body. Maharshi Vaatsyaayana has described the various power centres in human body. More energy is generated in our body whenever we are excited and battle various emotions as well as indulge in intense physical activity. However, at night when we retire until the next morning this generation and consumption level of power drops drastically. This is the reason why we feel so lethargic on waking up in the morning. We are neither active physically non mentally. Washing our face immediately clears the cobwebs of drowsiness. A bath certainly freshens up completely and puts us in our best shape. This happens due to the fact that water consumes the electricity in our body. This is known as Electro-magnetic activity. Physics describes this in detail. Therefore, taking bath has more to do with such scientific reasoning than merely cleanliness.
So let us make a habit of giving body electro magnetic activity without fail.
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