DON'T STOP

Life ends; when you stop Dreaming,

Hope ends; when you stop Believing,

Love ends; when you stop Caring,

And Friendship ends; when you stop Sharing...!!!

Divine discourse - Sri Sai

Each one should observe three principles in life - Love for God, Fear of Sin and Morality in Society. You should realize that the soul, the Divine and the Society are all aspects of the Divine. Lack of fear of sin in human beings is the root cause of the absence of morality in society.

One bereft of morality is not a human being at all. For everything, morality is important. God loves all. If one has love for God, there will certainly be unity in society.

People indulge in sinful deeds despite knowing that God can give them punishment. They have no fear of sin. If one lacks fear of sin, there can be no morality in the society. If everybody has fear of sin, then there will be morality in the society.

SAY IN TIME

Understood the importance of saying in time: 'I LOVEYOU!'

and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve.

Nothing inlife is more important than God and your family.

Give them the time theydeserve, because these things cannot be put

off till 'some other time.'

Pass this along to everyone

With an ageing parent

To a friend,

To a child,

To an adult,

To anyone with a parents

And to whom u think always

Divine discourse - Sri Sai

Man must be ever ready to sacrifice his selfish needs for the sake of the larger community. There is nothing as glorious as renunciation. Be honest, be detached, and with God installed in your heart march forward to offer your talents and skills in discharging your duties. Do not strive for your happiness alone, but strive for the happiness of all.

SRI SAI

MAHALAYAM - ITS IMPORTANT DETAILS

Every year we observe mahalayam a ritual we observe for 15 days before
the festival Navaratri .

We here by know the importance of mahalayam and some important rules
to observe the same .


Mahalayam:-

Mahalayam means a place of large gathering. Our pitrus come to earth to
stay more free here for these 16 days to do good to their progeny. It is our duty to do sraddham, Hiranya sraddham or at least tarpanam.

There are two types of observing mahalayam: Paksha mahalayam for observing
everyday of the entire mahalaya paksham (15 sraddhams);

Sakrun mahalayam- one day sraddham or tarpanam.

We should perfom inaddition Mahalaya Amavasyai sraddham
or tarpanam.

Restrictions:

1. If a pitru sraddham falls within mahalayam, then
mahalayam (sraddham) can be observed only after performing the pitru
sraddham. Mahalayam can be performed on the next day after the pitru
sraddham.

2. sakrun mahalam (one day), should not be observed on Fridays, prathamai, sashti, chaturdasi, ekadasi tithis, Revati, makam, nakshatrams, self janma
nakshatram, patni janma nakshatram or son's janam nakshatram days .

3. For some reason, if mahalayam can not be observed in bhadrapada krishna
paksham, there is time up to thula masam.

Exceptions:

1. For paksha mahalayam, the above days of tithi, vara and nakshatra dosha
restrictions do not apply.

2. For sakrun mahalayam, Certain days in this period are considered
important: For example the day with bharani is called mahabharani;
Krishna paksha ashtami called madhyashtami; navami called vyatipadam;
Thrayodasi called Gajachaayai.

In these days mahabharani, madhyashtami, vytipadam or gajachayai,one
should not be concerned about restricted vara, nakshatram or tithis dosham
as above under restrictions.

sakrun mahalaya sraddham can be observed from Panchami days, on Panchami,
saptami, ashtami, navami, dasami,dwadasi, thrayodasi and also pita tithi excluding pitru sraddham day within mahalayam.

Divine Discourse - Sri Mother

TO QUIET THE MIND AND GET THE SPIRITUAL
EXPERIENCE IT IS NECESSARY FIRST TO PURIFY
AND PREPARE THE NATURE .

SRI MOTHER

LIFE'S SIMPLE TRUTHS

Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.

You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That’s why you are not happy.

Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life becomes better not bitter.

In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.

Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.

Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.

Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you.

Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.

Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.

Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.

Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be.

Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.

Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.

Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve.

DIVINE DISCOURSE - SRI MOTHER

O Mother , you are the light

of my intelligence , the purity of

my soul, the quiet strength of

my vital , the endurance of my body ,

I rely on you alone and

want to be entirely yours .

Make me surmount all

obstacles on the way

_ SRI MOTHER

TAKE CARE WHEN USING MAKE UP MATERIALS

Now a days lot of ladies , school going chlidrens , girls are in a habit of using make up materials , like skin toner , eye lash , lip liner , nail polish to improve their look . While it is good to use these things to improve one's beauty , they should be highly aware of the materials they are using . While high quality items are good , they should avoid low cost spurious items .

We should aware of what we using . Chemicals in spurious items can harm our skin . It can make allergies , harming our face , lips , and also may make skin diseases .

It will be good instead of using chemical used items , and we can use natural items such as fruits like banana , straw berry , papaya for make - ups .

DIVINE DISCOURSE - SRI SAI

Some people say that they are facing hardships and are leading a miserable life. It is foolish on their part to say so. God, the indweller has absolutely no sorrow and worries. He is the embodiment of supreme bliss.

God Himself says, "I am present in you. You are but a spark of my Divinity." Such being the case, how can one be affected by difficulties and sorrows?

When you enquire on these lines, you will realize that the demonic and bestial tendencies in you are responsible for these feelings. You will not be able to experience the truth that God is all-pervasive unless you give up evil qualities. God is present in all elements and in all beings in the form of radiance.

SRI SAI

DIVINE DISCOURSE - SRI AUROBINDO

The grace and protection are always with you

When in any inner or outer difficulty or trouble

do not allow it to opress you; take refuge with

the Divine Force that protects .

If you do that always with faith and sincerity

you will find something opening in you which

will always remain calm and peaceful in spite of all

superficial disturbances .

SRI AUROBINDO

INTERESTING FACTS - ABOUT INDIA

1. India never invaded any country in her last 1000 years of history..

2. India invented the Number system. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.

3. The world's first University was established in Takshila in 700BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4 th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

4. According to the Forbes magazine, Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software.

5. Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.

6. The art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very word "Navigation" is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATHI.

7. The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is now known as the Pythagorean Theorem. British scholars have last year (1999) officially published that Budhayan's works dates to the 6 th Century which is long before the European mathematicians.

8. Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India . Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the 11 th Century; the largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Indians used numbers as big as 10 53.

9. According to the Gemmological Institute of America, up until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds to the world.

10. USA based IEEE has proved that the pioneer of wireless communication was Professor Jagdeesh Bose .

11. The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in Saurashtra.

12. Chess was invented in India ..

13. Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted surgeries like cesareans, cataract, fractures and urinary stones. Usage of anaesthesia was well known in ancient India .

14. When many cultures in the world were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley ( Indus Valley Civilisation).

15. The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PRANAYAMAM

Pranayamam & its significance

Human activities cover a very wide range .It includes not only physical activities but also intellectual activities.For this wide range of activities of a human , only one raw material input is the food we take .
The Vedic references mention about 'Prana' , as the source of energy for the activities of the human body.This is available everywhere in the universe. According to vedic tenets ,'Prana' enters the body and divides itself into five forms to cover different zones and also assumes different names .

'Prana' is the prime source of energy and enters the body through respiration. The life energy or 'Prana' distributing itself all over the body is known as 'Vyana' .The energy regulating excretory organs is known as 'Apana'.The life energy catering for the neck region is known as 'Udana' .The life energy covering nabhi region to support digestion etc is known as 'Samana'.These are known as 'Pancha Pranas' or five life energies .

It is customary practice to make offerings to 'Pancha Pranas' before taking food .Thus respiratory system is a source of energy supply to the body .
Realising the importance of pranic energy , efforts were also made for their intake as a part of our living .Sages such as Manu , Yagnavalkya , Parasara , Gautama and others in their 'Smritis' have given the art of living ( Dharma Shastra ) based on their experience .

Their one objective was to enhance the nobility and respectability of humans and establish an ideal human society . Out of a rock lying uncared for and tredded by one and all , if our artisan carves an idol of God , it becomes worthy of worship .

In the same manner , a human birth alone cannot reach a level of respect .Some processing is necessary .This is called 'Samskaras', and were made integral part of living .These 'Samskaras' enabled the individual to acquire various qualities through absorption of appropriate pranic energy. Our predecessors realised that respiration held the key to health and personality of humans .Thus ,respiratory control or 'Pranayamam' was evolved.
Around 1960 , some studies of the brain and the Kirlian photography brought about a revolution .The approach of our sages received recognition .Since then lot of progress has been made.

This is also used in all Vedic rituals . Our sages have given a format for 'Pranayamam' .This format is discussed in the light of research of human body through Kirlian photography , brain studies etc.

It will be seen from these discussions , that the format for 'Pranayamam' given by our sages is indeed unique and helps a great deal in preserving our physical health and also develop personality .

Divine discourse - Sri Aurobindo

We are sons of God and must be even as he ;

His human portion , we must grow divine .

Our life is a paradox with God for key .

SRI AUROBINDO

Divine discourse - Sri Mother

We all who have a common uplifting ideal ,

shall unite ; and in this union ,and by this union

we will face and overcome the attacks of all

opposing forces of darkness and devastation.

In union is the Strength ,

In union is the Power ,

In union is the Certitude of Victory .

SRI MOTHER

Share a Heart

Share a Heart which never breaks,

Have a smile which never hurts,

Give a word which never pains,

Maintain a friendship which never ends

HEART CARE TIPS

What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart ?

1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil

2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime

3. Quit smoking

4. Control weight

5. Control blood pressure and sugar

Are heart diseases hereditary?

Yes

Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?

Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints .


Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?

Extremely rare

What is the routine checkup one should go through?
Is there any specific test?

Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test
after an echo.

What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters?

Sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise ,

People in India are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?

Diet, exercise, drugs on time , Control cholesterol, BP, weight.

How can one keep the heart in a good condition?

Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for health checkups if you are past the age of 30 ( once in six months recommended)...

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (although not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move.

The carpal tunnel - a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand - houses the median nerve and tendons. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed. The result may be pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm.

Although painful sensations may indicate other conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common and widely known of the entrapment neuropathies in which the body's peripheral nerves are compressed or traumatized.


What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Symptoms usually start gradually, with frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers, especially the thumb and the index and middle fingers. Some carpal tunnel sufferers say their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. The symptoms often first appear in one or both hands during the night, since many people sleep with flexed wrists.

A person with carpal tunnel syndrome may wake up feeling the need to "shake out" the hand or wrist. As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day. Decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks.

In chronic and/or untreated cases, the muscles at the base of the thumb may waste away. Some people are unable to tell between hot and cold by touch.

What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is often the result of a combination of factors that increase pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the carpal tunnel, rather than a problem with the nerve itself. Most likely the disorder is due to a congenital predisposition - the carpal tunnel is simply smaller in some people than in others. Other contributing factors include trauma or injury to the wrist that cause swelling, such as sprain or fracture; overactivity of the pituitary gland;

Hypothyroidism; rheumatoid arthritis; mechanical problems in the wrist joint; work stress; repeated use of vibrating hand tools; fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause; or the development of a cyst or tumor in the canal. In some cases no cause can be identified.

Who is at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?

Women are three times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, perhaps because the carpal tunnel itself may be smaller in women than in men. The dominant hand is usually affected first and produces the most severe pain.

Persons with diabetes or other metabolic disorders that directly affect the body's nerves and make them more susceptible to compression are also at high risk. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually occurs only in adults.

The risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome is not confined to people in a single industry or job, but is especially common in those performing assembly line work - manufacturing, sewing, finishing, cleaning, and meat, poultry, or fish packing.

In fact, carpal tunnel syndrome is three times more common among assemblers than among data-entry personnel. A 2001 study by the Mayo Clinic found heavy computer use (up to 7 hours a day) did not increase a person's risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?

Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor's direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first.

Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending. If there is inflammation, applying cool packs can help reduce swelling .

There are both non surgiacl , and surgical treatment available .

How can carpal tunnel syndrome be prevented?

At the workplace, workers can do on-the-job conditioning, perform stretching exercises, take frequent rest breaks, wear splints to keep wrists straight, and use correct posture and wrist position. Wearing fingerless gloves can help keep hands warm and flexible.

Workstations, tools and tool handles, and tasks can be redesigned to enable the worker's wrist to maintain a natural position during work. Jobs can be rotated among workers.

Employers can develop programs in ergonomics, the process of adapting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of workers. However, research has not conclusively shown that these workplace changes prevent the occurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome.