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SL.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO.
1 CHINESE ADVICE TO 50 YEAR SOLD AND OLDER 2
2 CHOLESTEROL 4
3 COCKROACH 6
4 COFFEE ORIGIN 7
5 COW IN HINDUISM 10
6 DEVI MAHATYAM 12
7 DIABETES 17
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1. *CHINESE ADVICE TO 50-YEARS OLD & OLDER*
*because none of us have many years to live, and we can't take along
anything when we go, so we don't have to be too **thrifty.*
*Spend the money that should be spent, enjoy what should be enjoyed,
Donate what you are able to donate, but don't leave all to your children or
grandchildren, for you don't want them to become parasites who are waiting
for the day you will die!!*
*DON'T WORRY about what will happen after we are gone, because when we
return to dust, we will feel nothing about praises or criticisms. The time
to enjoy the worldly life and your hard earned wealth will be over!*
*DON'T WORRY too much about your children, for children will have their
own destiny and should find their own way. Don't be your children's slave.
Care for them, love them, give them gifts but also enjoy your money while
you can. Life should have more to it than working from the cradle to the
grave!!*
*DON'T EXPECT too much from your children. Caring children, though
caring, would be too busy with their jobs and commitments to render
much help.*
*Uncaring children may fight over your assets even when you are still
alive, and wish for your early demise so they can inherit your properties
and wealth.*
*Your children take for granted that they are rightful heirs to your
wealth; but that you have no claims to their money.*
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*50-year olds, don't trade in - your health for wealth, by working
yourself to an early grave anymore. Because your money may not be able to
buy your health.*
*When to stop making money, and how much is enough? *
*(A HUNDRED thousand, One million, ten million, One billion )?*
*Out of thousand hectares of good farm land, you can consume only
three quarts (of rice) daily; out of a thousand mansions, you only need
eight square meters of space to rest at night. *
*So, as long as you have enough food and enough money to spend, that is
good enough. You should live happily. Every family has its own problems.*
*Just DO NOT COMPARE with others for fame and social status and see
whose children are doing better etc., but challenge others for happiness,
health, enjoyment, quality of life and longevity.*
*DON'T WORRY about things that you can't change because it doesn't help
and it may spoil your health.*
*You have to create your own well-being and find your own place of
happiness. *
*As long as you are in good mood and good health, think about happy
things, do happy things daily and have fun in doing, then you will pass
your time happily every day.*
*One day passes WITHOUT happiness, you will lose one day.*
*One day passes WITH happiness and then you gain one day.*
*In good spirit, sickness will cure; *
*in a happy spirit, sickness will cure faster;*
*in high and happy spirits, sickness will never come.*
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*With good mood, suitable amount of exercise,* *always in the sun,* *variety
of foods,* *reasonable amount of vitamin and mineral intake,* *hopefully
you will live another 20 or 30 years of healthy life of pleasure.*
* - ABOVE ALL -*
*Learn to cherish the goodness around... and FRIENDS........... They
all make you feel young and "wanted"... without them you are surely to feel
lost!!*
*Wishing you all the best for the years to come.*
*Please share this with all your friends who are 50 plus and those who
will be 50 plus after some time and **also with your children.*
The CURE for all ills and wrongs, cares, sorrows and the crimes of
humanity, lies in one word 'LOVE'
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2. CHOLESTEROL
The lifestyle of today is such that people always have too many balls in the air
and is competing with time. However, that is no excuse to eat junk food on the
go all the time. It leads to obesity and high cholesterol levels which are harmful
for health. Even though awareness regarding this has been generated, the
number of people suffering from high cholesterol has continues to increase
steadily over the years. High cholesterol can easily be managed by following a
few basic rules. Read on, before it’s too late.
1) Diet: The types of food you eat and the way they’re prepared can have an
immense effect on the cholesterol levels in your body. Certain food themselves
contain cholesterol which are known as dietary cholesterol. Some examples of
such foods are kidneys, eggs and prawns. However, the as compared to
saturated fats, cholesterol found in such food has much less effect on the level
of cholesterol in your blood. It is essential to cut down on saturated fats in order
to reduce your cholesterol levels.
ii. Fats and Cholesterol: Saturated and unsaturated are the two main types of
fat. Consuming foods that are high in saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels in
the blood. Foods high in saturated fat include ghee, cheese, cream, cakes,
biscuits, fatty cuts of meat and foods containing coconut or palm oil.
Unsaturated fat can actually help in reducing cholesterol levels. Foods high in
unsaturated fats include oily fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils and spreads. As
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Nuts are high in calories, only a handful is enough per serving. Include nuts such
as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts etcetera. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids
which are very good for the heart. Finally, reduce the total amount of fat in your
diet by avoiding fried and roasted foods. Steam, boil or grill your food. If you
must use oil, use olive oil.
ii. Fiber and cholesterol: The two different types of fiber are soluble fiber and
insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber can be digested by your body whereas insoluble
fiber cannot. Foods containing soluble fiber includes oats, beans, peas, lentils,
chickpeas and of course, fruits and vegetables. Bananas are an excellent
source of fiber. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your
bloodstream.
iii. Another important point to be considered is the size of the portion being
consumed. Try to eat 5 balanced meals, containing small portions, a day.
Reducing your intake of caffeine can also help in lowering your cholesterol
levels.
2) Exercise: Studies have shown that exercising even 3 times a week can reduce
your cholesterol levels. The best form of exercise is to go for long walks. It doesn’t
require anything and can be done anytime, even in between your work. If you
are looking more vigorous activities then you can try cycling, running, dancing
and go to the gym. The most important thing is to enjoy what you do.
3) Drink Water: Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day as drinking more
water keeps the body fitter as it reduces fats. Our kidneys also do not function
properly if adequate amount of water is not supplied. Moreover, it also
eliminates water retention properly. It makes the endocrine gland function
properly which helps in balancing our body’s electrolytes, minerals such as
sodium, chloride and potassium, which regulate body temperature and control
blood pressure. Finally, it helps in the transportation of water-soluble vitamins and
nutrients such as protein, minerals and vitamins across the body.
4) Quit Smoking: Smoking not only increases the LDL (low density lipoproteins,
the bad cholesterol, while decreasing HDL (high density lipoproteins), the good
cholesterol levels. This damages the arteries. The nicotine in cigarettes can also
lead to heart palpitations. Smoking also makes the blood stickier by raising
fibrinogen levels and platelet counts. Carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke
also raises blood cholesterol levels. Research has found that giving up smoking
leads to the rising of the HDL levels and depleting of the LDL levels. Within 24
hours of quitting, risk of a heart attack subsides. Due to all the above, it is proven
that it makes sense to quit smoking.
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3. COCKROACH
The cockroach theory for self-development
> >>>>
> >>>> at a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on
a lady.
> >>>> She started screaming out of fear.
> >>>> With a panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with
both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach.
> >>>> Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group also got panicky.
> >>>> The lady finally managed to push the cockroach away but ...it landed
on another lady in the group.
> >>>> Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the
drama.
> >>>> The waiter rushed forward to their rescue.
> >>>> In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter.
> >>>> The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of
the cockroach on his shirt.
> >>>> When he was confident enough, he grabbed it with his fingers and threw
it out of the restaurant.
> >>>>
> >>>> Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my
mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, was the cockroach
> >>>> responsible for their histrionic behavior?
> >>>> If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed?
> >>>> He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos.
> >>>> It is not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle the
disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed the ladies.
> >>>>
> >>>> I realized that, it is not the shouting of my father or my boss or my wife
that disturbs me, but it's my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their
shouting that disturbs me.
> >>>>
> >>>> It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to
handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me
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> >>>> More than the problem, it's my reaction to the problem that creates
chaos in my life.
> >>>> Lessons learnt from the story:
> >>>>
> >>>> I understood, I should not react in life.
> >>>> I should always respond.
> >>>> The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded.
> >>>>
> >>>> Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always well
thought of, just and right to save a situation from going out of hands, to avoid
cracks in relationship, to avoid taking decisions in anger, anxiety, stress or hurry.
> >>>>
> >>>> A beautiful way t
4. COFFEE ORIGIN
How filter kaapi made it to Chennai Asha Sridhar
>
>
> - [image: Though coffee is said to have reached the shores of India,
> along with tea, in the 17th century, it was not until the end of the 19th
> century that coffee and it's `cultural other', tea, became a phenomenon in
> India -- Photo: Bijoy Ghosh]
> Though coffee is said to have reached the shores of India, along with
> tea, in the 17th century, it was not until the end of the 19th century that
> coffee and it's `cultural other', tea, became a phenomenon in India --
> Photo: Bijoy Ghosh
> -
>
> Asha Sridhar on the Ethiopian-origin beverage that became intrinsically
> linked to colonialism
>
> Chennai-bred entrepreneur S. Sujan (24) first took to coffee while studying
> in Scotland, four years ago. In his words, he "put up with the espressos
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> and cappuccinos", and when he came back home, got himself a filter and
> coffee
Powder to have "real coffee".
>
> New-age coffee shops, with their swanky couches and bloated prices, may
> have introduced the culture of drinking coffee to a new demographic, but
> youngsters like Sujan have chosen to keep alive a living tradition, where
> filter coffee is not just another drink.
>
> But, this drink which has, over the years, lapped up fierce loyalists,
> self-confessed connoisseurs and coffee puritans who spend much of their
> time contemplating the proportion in which the varieties of beans should be
> ground, its storage, how often fresh coffee should be purchased, and the
> best way of savouring it, made headway into Tamil society only in the early
> 1900s, say scholars.
>
> When author and historian Pradeep Chakravarthy's grandmother went to
> Ananthakrishnapuram in Tirunelveli as a new bride in 1916, she was the
> first one to brew coffee in the village. "When they first saw the coffee
> filter, discussions surrounding coffee and the filter ensued for a week,
> and gradually, even the extremely orthodox members began to consume it,"
he
> says.
>
> So how did coffee, which traces its origin to Ethiopia, make headway in the
> south and in the city? Though it is said to have reached the shores of
> India, along with tea, in the 17th century, it was not until the end of the
> 19th century that coffee and it's `cultural other', tea, became a
> phenomenon in India, says A.R. Venkatachalapathy, author and professor,
> Madras Institute of Development Studies, in his book, *In those days there
> was no coffee: Writings in cultural history*.
>
> The cultivation of coffee and tea was linked to colonialism, and in the
> literature of the time, it was described as a drink of the Europeans,
> before it percolated to the emerging middle classes, and in some places, to
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> The working class. Prof. Venkatachalapathy says coffee replaced traditional
> beverages like *neeragaram*, *kanji* and buttermilk.
>
> When coffee came to be patronised by a class educated in modern schools
and
> worked in jobs created by colonialism, it gained new cultural connotations,
> and came to be perceived as `modern'. And this modern drink came at a
> price.
>
> "Unlike tea, coffee was an expensive drink. It naturally lent itself to
> that bracket because unlike tea which brews better in water, coffee was
> brewed in milk, and milk was expensive," he says. In the 80s, it was common
> practice in Madras to borrow coffee powder from neighbours, for a day or
> two, because it was expensive.
>
> Venu Srinivasan, partner, Leo Coffee, whose grandfather set up their first
> outlet in Mylapore in 1971, says, back then, households were loyal to their
> neighbourhood coffee-maker, and there were only a handful of families that
> consumed coffee. "In the 1970s, our coffee was priced at Rs. 10 per kg
> which was considered expensive. It was always a niche product," he says,
> adding, it grew to be widely-consumed only over the last decade.
>
> And it is not just south Indians who cherish their filter *kaapi*. "Though
> we are Gujaratis, our day does not begin without a cup of filter coffee. I
> began having filter coffee as a child at my mother's place, and the
> practice continued even after I got married. While we have tea in the
> evening with snacks or biscuits, filter coffee has to be had with no
> accompaniment to be relished," says Jamuna Dave.
>
> And ask old timers about their favourite coffee haunts in the city, their
> answers range from Karpagambal Mess and Rayars Mess in Mylapore to Hotel
> Krishna Prasad on N.S.C. Bose Road and Vasantha Bhavan in Anna Nagar.
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5. COW IN HINDUISM
The Cow in Hinduism
Why is the cow important to Hindus?
Cow in Pune, India. In Hinduism, the cow is revered as the source of food and
symbol of life and may never be killed. However, many non-Hindus interpret
these beliefs to mean that Hindus worship cows. This is not true. It is more
accurate to say the cow is taboo in the Hindu religion, rather than sacred. This is
just one example of the misunderstandings people have about the Hindu faith.
(Go here for Hindu Facts and here for Hindu beliefs.)
Furthermore, cows do not have an especially charmed life in India. Sometimes
people around the world see images of India in print or on television, or
they travel there, and see cows in public places, unfenced and unrestrained.
From such scenes, they conclude that Indians consider cow’s gods, but this is a
false idea and below you will find clarification on this subject. (See Hindu
symbols here. See Diwali in Hinduism here)
History of the "Sacred" Cow
Wandering cow in Delhi
Photo: Rossini Rose.
Dressed-
up cow in Goa.
Photo: Dey
Alexander.
Processing cow dung (gobar), which will be put to many uses? Photo: Eli.
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In ancient India, oxen and bulls were sacrificed to
the gods and their meat was eaten. But even then
the slaughter of milk-producing cows was
prohibited. Verses of the Rigveda refer to the cow
as Devi (goddess), identified with Aditi (mother of
the gods) herself.
(See Sacred Texts in Hinduism here.)
Even when meat-eating was permitted, the ancient Vedic scriptures
encouraged vegetarianism. One scripture says, "There is no sin in eating meat...
but abstention brings great rewards." (The Laws of Man, V/56). (Go here
to learn about The Vedas.)
Later, in the spiritually fertile period that produced Jainism and Buddhism, Hindus
stopped eating beef. This was mostly like for practical reasons as well as spiritual.
It was expensive to slaughter an animal for religious rituals or for a guest, and the
cow provided an abundance of important products, including milk, browned
butter for lamps, and fuel from dried dung.
Some scholars believe the tradition came to Hinduism through the influence of
strictly vegetarian Jainism. But the cow continued to be especially revered and
protected among the animals of India. By the early centuries AD, the cow was
designated as the appropriate gift to the Brahmans (high-caste priests) and it
was soon said that to kill a cow is equal to killing a Brahman. The importance of
the pastoral element in the Krishna stories, particularly from the 10th century
onward, further reinforced the sanctity of the cow.
See the Swastika in Hinduism and Om in Hinduism
Cow-Related Practices
The cow remains a protected animal in Hinduism today and Hindus do not eat
beef. Most rural Indian families have at least one dairy cow, a gentle spirit who is
often treated as a member of the family.
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The five products (pancagavya) of the cow — milk; curds, ghee butter, urine
and dung — are all used in puja (worship) as well as in rites of extreme penance.
The milk of the family cow nourishes children as they grow up, and cow dung
(gobar) is a major source of energy for households throughout India. Cow dung
is sometimes among the materials used for a Tilak - a ritual mark on the
forehead. Most Indians do not share the western revulsion at cow excrement,
but instead consider it an earthy and useful natural product.
Despite their sacred status, cows don't seem much appreciated in India. Visitors
are often surprised to see them walking neglected around city streets, living on
garbage from the gutters. But the cow is honored at least once a year,
on Gopastami. On this "Cow Holiday," cows are washed and decorated in the
temple and given offerings in the hope that her gifts of life will continue.
(See Hindu Holidays here.)
6. Introduction to Devi Mahatmya
Published on Apr 15 2014 12:16 PM | Posted by P.R. Ramchander | Articles on
Hinduism | 3,027 views
The book which relates the story of how the Devi (mother Goddess) killed
Madhu and Kaidabha as Vishnu Maya, killed Mahishasura as Lakshmi, and killed
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Shumbha and Nishumbha in the form of Goddess Saraswathi, is known as Devi
Mahatmya in
South India, Chandi in West Bengal and as Durga Sapthasathi in the northern
parts of the country including Varanasi. It consists of Chapters 74 to 86 (13
chapters) of the Markandeya Purana and has 700 stanzas. This Purana is also
authored by Veda Vyasa and is a medium sized Purana.
The stories of Devi Mahatmya are as told by Sage Markandeya to Sage Baguri.
He tells him that one king called Suradha, who was driven out of his kingdom by
his own people met one Vyasa (businessman) called Samadhi who was driven
out of his home by his wife and sons, in the forest. They discover that though their
own people have driven them out, they are both worried about the welfare of
their people. It appears to them that this is unnatural. So they approach Sage
Sumedhas who was also living in the forest. The sage tells them that all this is the
illusion created by the great Goddess called Vishnu Maya. They became
curious and want to know about this great mother Goddess. He then relates to
them the story of Devi Mahatmya, which consists of three stories in all of which
the mother Goddess kills the enemies of Gods.
The first story is that of Madhu and Kaidabha. They take birth from the earwax of
Lord Vishnu while he was asleep and start troubling Lord Brahma who was sitting
on the lotus originating from the belly of Lord Vishnu. Lord Brahma prays to the
Goddess to help him continue his work of creation. The goddess appears and
takes the form of Lord Vishnu and kills both Asuras after wrestling with them for
thousands of years. Since both these Asuras were of Thamasic origin, she also
had a Thamasic form.
The second story is of how the mother Goddess helped the devas by killing
Mahishasura. This Asuras who had the form of buffalo, drove away the devas
and Indra from their homes. They all go and approach the holy trinity for the
redressal of their grievances. This made those three gods very angry and the
innate power of the Goddess in them came out and joined together. This
goddess was further strengthened by the powers of the various Gods. She was
equipped with arms by all devas. This goddess, mainly consisting of the anger-
generated power killed Mahishasura.
The third story is of how the Great Asuras brothers Shumbha and Nishumbha
were killed by the goddess. This time the gods approach Goddess Uma who was
wandering in the Himalaya Mountains and told her of her sufferings. Out of the
body of the Goddess came Koushikhi or Chandika. She was black in colour. She
along with the powers generated by various Gods killed Shumbha and
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Nishumbha. Sage Markandeya then tells of how, the king Suradha and Vysya
Samadhi did penance on the goddess and got the boons that they wanted.
In the twelfth chapter of this great book, the Goddess tells that for one, who
reads or hears, these three stories of her, there is nothing impossible to obtain
including salvation.
In my translation I am following the interpretation of this great book by Brahmas
Kandiyur Mahadeva Sastrigal in Malayalam, which is based on the text given to
him by Sri Hari Krishna Sharma of Aurangabad, based on the commentaries on
the book given in explanatory guides of the book viz. Durga Pradeepa,
Gupthavathi, Chathurdhari, Santhanavi, Nagoji bhatti, Damsodharam and
Jagat chandra chandrika.
It is believed that just possession of this book has helped many great people to
fight evil spirits as well as getting the blessings of the Goddess herself. Several
such folk stories abound all over India. One of those famous one in Kerala was
how one great Manthrika called Kalluru Namboodhiri was asked by a king
called Shakthan Thamburan, to enter the Kodungaloor Bhagawathi temple at
night after the festival and bring back his ring from the closed sanctum
sanctorum. He did this easily by taking with him a copy of Devi Mahatmya. This
book though it is a treasure house for all those trying for super natural powers is
also a book leading one to get his wishes fulfilled and also attain salvation.
It is believed that reading of the book during Sharad and Vasantha Navarathris
is auspicious. In Appendix 1, summary of talk given by Swami Krishnanada on
“Esoteric significance of Devi Mahatmya “ is given and Appendix 2 gives the
great Sthothra with meaning which summaries the story of Devi Mahatmya.
Parayana Krama or Prescribed Methods of Reading
Devi Mahatmya is a story but each of its slokas is considered as mantras. There
are two methods of how to start reading Devi Mahatmya. The first one is called
Tryangam and consists of reading three prayers viz Devi Kavacham, Devi
argalam and Devi keelakam followed by meditation and chanting of the
Navakshari manthra given as: Om Iym hreem kleem Chamandayai, viche
Nama.
This manthra is of very great power and should not be chanted unless, it is
taught by a Guru.
The other is Navangam, where nine prayers are recited before starting reading
of the book. They are chanting of 1. Nyasa, 2. Avahana, 3. Namani, 4. Argala, 5.
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Keelaga, 6. Hrudhaya, 7. Dhala, 8. Dhyana and 9. Kavacha.
It is recommended that the entire Devi Mahatmya should be read in one sitting.
After completion of the reading it is necessary to chant the Devi Suktham
consisting of the slokas seven to 36 of chapter 8, is to be chanted. If the Guru
has taught the navakshari manthra, then it should also be meditated up on.
People who cannot do this should read the Pradhama charithra consisting of
the first chapter on the first day, the Madhyama Charithra consisting of the next
three chapters on the next day and the remaining Uthama Charitha consisting
of the next 9 chapters on the third day.
Another method of completing the full reading by seven days viz one chapter
on the first day, next two chapters on the second day, next one chapter on the
third day, next four chapters on the fourth day, next two chapters on the fifth
day, next one chapter on the sixth day and last two chapters on the seventh
day.
It is important to know that daily the parayana should start with the trayanga
manthras, text of Devi Mahatmya followed by the chanting of Devi Suktham. It is
also essential not to stop in between while reading a chapter. If for some reason,
it is stopped, the entire chapter should be read again.
It has also been told that:
“Geethi, seegri, sirakhambhi, hyakurvano vinasyathi,
Thatho jnathwaiva sampannamidham prabhyathe budhai,”
Those who sing it, those who read it fast, those who read with shaking of their
head, those who read from the text in their own handwriting, those who read
without understanding the import and those who read in a very feeble tone, do
not get the benefit of reading a work. It has also been told that any book, which
has less than one thousand slokas should be recited from memory to get full
benefit. Those who cannot should keep the book on a stand and read it without
touching it.
The benefit of reading Devi Mahatmya several times is given below:
Three times - to get rid of black magic
Five times - to get rid of difficulties caused by planets
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Seven times - to get rid of great fear.
Nine times - peace,
Eleven times - to get over fear of death, attraction of the king
Twelve times - getting desires fulfilled and destruction of enemies
Fourteen times - to attract women as well as enemies
Fifteen times - pleasant life and getting of wealth
Sixteen times - to get sons and grandsons
Seventeen times - to get rid of fear of the King
Eighteen times - to get occult powers
Twenty times - for war to end
Twenty-five times - to come out of prison
Hundred times – to get rid of great sorrow, banishment from caste, Loss of life,
salvation
Hundred and eight times – fulfilling any wanted desire
One thousand times - Goddess Mahaalakshmi will visit him and he will get all
wealth
the kathyayani thanthra mentions various other methods of reading Devi
Mahatmya. Some of them are:
1. Chant before and after every Sloka, the Navakshari manthra. This would make
your magical chants effective.
2. Chant Om Boor Bhuvah swaha before every Sloka and then chant Suva,
Bhuvah, bhoo Om after every Sloka. Chanting one hundred times would get you
occult powers.
3. Add “Jatha Vedase” before every Sloka and chant. This would lead to
fulfillment of all desires.
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4. After every manthra chant the tryambaka manthra viz.
ॐ ।
।।
oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanaṁ
urvārukam-iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya mā mṛtāt
this would prevent untimely death.
5. Chant Tryambaka manthra one hundred times before and after reading Devi
Mahatmya and this will lead to avoidance of early death.
Author's Name: P.R. Ramchander
7. DIABETES
UNDERSTAND DIABETES, ARE YOU AT RISK?
Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body does not make enough insulin, or
becomes insensitive to the insulin which is produced. It is a condition of too
much sugar/glucose in the blood.
When Pancreas (gland behind stomach) does not produces enough insulin
which moves glucose out of the blood and into cells (glycogen in the liver)
where it is broken down to produce energy. Resulting this a large quantity of
glucose is being passed on to the blood stream and where body is
Unable to use the glucose in the blood for the production of energy.
The excess of glucose in the blood is filtered in the kidney and passed out
through the urine. There is frequent and excessive urination which give rise to
constant thirst. Under stress diabetes occurs when your body begins to break
down fats for energy instead of glucose, leading to a buildup of ketone acids in
your blood.
Eating too much of sugar is also one of the major cause. Because of the high
sugar level in the blood damages the blood vessels (hardening of arteries which
lead to damage of the kidney, hear tor the brain).
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• Hip to Waist ratio- For male is 1 or below and for female 0.85
• BMI- Measure height in metre (1.7m), weight in kg (65 kg), BMI =65/1.7x1.7=22.5
(If your BMI is under 18 you are under weight and 18-25 you are healthy, 25-30
overweight, over 30 obese, over 40 very obese. *Note: obesity also linked to
asthma)
You are also more at risk of developing Type-2 diabetes if you have
• Type 2 diabetes runs in your family, • Not been physically active enough. Lack
Of Exercise
• Unhealthy Diet • Being overweight or obese.
• You have high blood pressure or high
Cholesterol
• Mental stress, Nervous weakness
• Unhealthy liver • you are a woman who has given birth to a large baby
(Over 9 lbs/4 kg).
• You are of Asian, Afro-Caribbean or
Middle-Eastern background, or
• The risk of developing Type-2 diabetes
Also increases, as you get older.
GUIDELINE
You are diabetics, if blood glucose level is:
11.1mmol/l or over- after eating
7.0 mmol/l or over – after fasting.
• Going to the toilet a lot
• Weight loss
• Feel Exhausted
• Increase thirst (dehydration)
• In case injury/wound- it takes longer to
Heal
• Body temperature reduces- feel cold
• Calf Muscles are in constant pain
• Mood became dull
• Body resistance power reduces Itchiness around the groin
• Frozen Shoulder
• Blurred vision, caused by the lens of your eye becoming very dry
• Skin becomes dry.
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Asparagus: Rich in Vitamin C & fibre.
Banana: Exceptionally high in minerals, helps to reduce fluid retention.
Brazil nut: Contains Selenium, which neutralises free radicals
Carrot: contains Beta carotene, ability to bind with heavy metals in body and
helps reducing cholesterol & Blood sugar level.
Sprouted Grains, Seeds & Pulses: Once it germinates, the nutritional value
increased to as much as by 30%
.
AYURVEDIC FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
DIVYA MADHUASHINI (Sugar killer)
♦ lowers the blood sugar level
DIVYA MEDOHAR VATI-
♦ Effective in losing the weight & unwanted fat
SHILAJEET –
Contains 84 types of mineral in
Natural ironic form (previously been absorbed by
Rich plant life. Therefore, easily absorbed by
Body cell).
♦ Removes deep seated toxin
♦ Stimulate immune system
♦ Kidney rejuvenation, Purify Blood, Anaemia
♦ Improves function of Pancreas (Diabetes)
TRIPHALA – It balances all three doshas –
Vata (air), Pitta (fire), Kapha (kaf).
♦ Purify blood
♦ Energises liver
♦ Colon cleanser
♦ Nourishes nerve system and muscles
♦ Anti-inflammatory and anti-viral
AMLA (INDIAN GOOSEBERRY)
♦ Liver toner (strengthens the liver)
♦ Glaucoma
♦ Respiratory infection (lungs)
♦ purifies the blood
♦ Tone up heart muscles
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First and foremost stomach should be cleaned (i.e. bowels should be empty).
Using the tools mentioned above, we are trying to get rid of toxins from the
organ and then energising it through acupressure and exercises and then
nourishing it with oxygen and food it requires. In this case we work upon our
system not on our symptoms. And this can be done by removal of the toxins
from our body and nourishing with right food.
GARGLING
Gargling with water in the morning help to remove cough accumulated in the
throat & mouth.
COLD PACK
Covering the right side of your abdomen, 3-4 times for 15 minutes a day helps
keeping your Liver healthy.
VAMAN DHAUTI (WEEKLY)
Sit on a Chair & drink 4-6 glass of warm water with salt at 44oC quickly, then
bend forward to press abdomen. After that tickle your loka with finger & vomit till
you feel your stomach is empty. Sip cold water & relax.
** People with High Blood pressure, ulcer, colitis, piles, Hernia & weakness should
avoid this.
LAGHU SHANKAN PRAKSHALANA (Six Monthly) – Colon Therapy
The colon is sewage system of the body. It is the place where the body stores
waste material. Proper
Elimination is must if one has to regain optimum healthy body.
When we do not eliminate our waste, toxins accumulate in our system which
can result in
Indigestion, constipation, gas, bad breath, piles, colitis, asthma, insomnia,
allergies, week immune
System, menstrual problems, foot & body odour, obesity, arthritis and depression.
SAUNA BATH
The sauna bath provides an environment for overall mental and physical health.
The combination of
Body perspiration, rest and rapid cooling stimulates blood circulation, reduces
tension. By openingPores in your skin and flushing unhealthy toxins through
sweating it regulates body temperature andHelps in a smooth circulation of
blood throughout the body.
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Chromium: increases the effectiveness of insulin by stimulating glucose uptake in
the cell. It also
Helps to control levels of fat in the blood. Deficiency of this mineral can lead to
high cholesterol
Level. Whole grain cereals, Onion, Garlic, Cheese, Molasses, and Fennel.
Copper: provides relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis. It provides structure, strength
and elasticity in
Blood vessels, nerve, immune system, bones and joints.
Iron: It is the oxygen transporters of the blood. It keeps your immune system
healthy and helps to
Produce energy.
Magnesium: supports vascular and Respiratory health. It prevent airway spasm
in asthma, lowers
High blood pressure (contributing factor in heart attack stroke), prevents
migraine attack and restore
Normal sleep patron in women, associated with menopause.
Potassium: It works with sodium to maintain the fluid balance within the cells to
keep heartbeat
Regular and maintain normal blood pressure. Essential for the transmission of all
nerves impulses.
Avocados, sunflowers seeds, pump seeds and nuts, bananas, potatoes and
pulses.
Sodium: Works with potassium to regulate food balance, essential for nerve and
muscle function.
Zinc: is good to maintain the bone health for older person. It is very important to
have zinc food to
Increase your bone density. It helps in cell division, cell growth, wound healing
and break down of carbohydrates. Sunflower seed, milk spinach are good
source of zinc. Zinc is destroyed when food is
Processed, so eat them in natural form. Zinc level also goes down due to stress.
FOODS
Aduki Beans: Rich in fibre and Potassium. Useful for maintain healthy cholesterol
and blood
Pressure. They also contain magnesium, iron, zinc and Vitamin B, which are good
for energy.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Rich source of Vitamin C and soluble fibres.
Apple: They are good source of iron, Vitamin C, bioflavonoid and soluble fibres.
It helps develop
The immune system of body.