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1. ISSUE : 33 VOLUME : 31 14-3-2012 PAGES - 4
“STRESS MANAGEMENT” by Dr. POORNIMA. K. MURTHY
Education
2008: Ph. D Scholar at SVYASA Deemed University, Bangalore.
2000: M.R.A.V (Member Rashtreeya Ayurveda Vidyapeetha, New Delhi)
1996: M.D (Doctor of Medicine, Kayachikitsa), University of Mysore.
1992: B.A.M.S (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery), University of
Mysore – GOLD MEDALIST
Thesis and Papers
Thesis on Management of VICHARCHIKA (Eczema) to the University of
Mysore. Thesis on Aphorisms of Vagbhata on Panchakarma Therapy to
Rashtreeya Ayurveda Vidyapeetha, New Delhi.
Has several Research papers to her credit and has been a prominent
voice at various National and International Conferences.
ŸDirector and Chief Consultant, Prajna Kuteera, Unique Ayurveda
Panchakarma Rejuvenation Centres, Ramakrishnanagar and Siddarthanagar, Mysore.
ŸDirector, Abhijna International Academy of Ayurveda and Yoga, Mysore.
ŸMember, Rashtreeya Ayurveda Vidyapeetha, New Delhi.
Ÿ Secretary, Global Alliance Of Traditional Health Systems(GATHS), India
Ÿ Secretary, Mind Body Spirit Society Of India ( MBSSI), India.
Ÿ Member, South Asian Society For Atherosclerosis And Thrombosis (SASAT) India
Ÿ Visiting Faculty, National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM), Melbourne,
Australia & the Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine, Perth, Australia.
Ÿ Treasurer, Swami Vivekananda Research Institute of Medical Sciences and
Rural Development Centre (R), Mysore and Tumkur Districts, Karnataka.
Ÿ Chief Consultant, Emerge Spa, Wind Flower Resorts, Mysore, Karnataka.
Ÿ Senior visiting faculty, SKB Ayurveda Medical college , Bangalore.
Ÿ Senior visiting faculty -Yoga, Bharatiya vidya bhavan, Mysore.
ŸOne of the 100 Doctors on the Medical Renaissance Movement, Melbourne,
Australia.
ŸConducted innumerable health camps and yoga therapy camps under the
auspicious of Swami Vivekananda Research Institute of Medical Sciences and
Rural Development Centre (R) and at Prajna Kuteera, Mysore.
ŸAwarded by the Rotary –Vijay Vocational award for her yeoman service to
the society in the field of health care.
Ÿ Secretary, International Co-ordination Committee, ICYN-2012
Rotary Midtown Extends
a Warm Welcome to Dr. Poornima K Murthy

2. 14-3-2012
President's Message
My Dear Rotarians,
Last week we had a great time celebrating Charter Nite of our Club. It was indeed a great show
except the acoustics & sound system. Our young dynamic Rock conducted show in a unique style.
I immensely thank him for making the Charter Nite memorable one. It was indeed a great honour to
have all the Charter members & Past Presidents at the celebration. I sincerely thank all of them for
making the function a great success. And I thank all my Board members & fellow Rotarians for the
support extend to make the function a great show. Today let us hear from Dr. Poornima.K. Murthy
about Stress Management
Bye till next week….. Rtn. Raghavendra
Thank You
The True Life Partner
Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who
had 4 wives. He loved his fourth wife the most, because
she was the most beautiful one amongst his other wives,
and gave her a lot of his riches and wealth.
This man was very proud of his third wife and always
tried to introduce her to all his friends, though he was
always worried if his wife would run away with other guy.
He loved his second wife very much, because she was
patient and understanding. Whenever he had a
problem, he always asked for her opinion; she was the
one he could rely on. Through difficult times, the second
wife always helped and was always by her husband's
side.
His first wife was a faithful partner. She always
brought goodness for the family. She was the one who
took care and organized her husband's business.
Unfortunately, the merchant did not love her that much.
Although the first wife loved the merchant so much, he
did not really care about her.
One day, the merchant was very sick and realized
that he was going to die soon; so he called for all his
wives. He asked his fourth wife, “You are the one I love
the most, I gave you beautiful dresses and jewelleries.
Would you accompany me?” His wife was stuck shut,
then she answered him, “Of course I wouldn't!” then
she left without another word. That answer hurt the
merchant's heart so much. Then, he asked his third wife,
“I too love you with all my heart and, this time, my life will
be over. Would you go with me?” The wife answered,
“Life is so beautiful here, I will marry again if you die.”
The merchant was very struck with her saying.
Again, he asked his second wife, “I always turned to
you every time I have problems and you always helped
me. Now, I really need your help. If I die, would you stand
beside me?” The wife quietly answered, “Please forgive
me,” she said, “I cannot help you this time. I can only see
to your grave. However, I'll make a beautiful burial plot
for you.”
The answer was like a striking lightning. The
merchant felt so hopeless. Suddenly, he heard a voice,
“I will stay with you. I'll go wherever you go. I won't leave
you; I'll be faithful to you.” The merchant looked to his
side and saw his first wife there. She looked so thin, like
a person in starvation. Feeling very sorry, the merchant
whispered, “If only I could take care of you while I could,
you would not look like this, my wife.”
~~~~~

3. 3
14-3-2012
A NITE TO REMEMBER
Much is already commented in FB, about the
Acoustics, Golf Club, etc. All credit to the evening and
its Master, Rock, for carrying the program with great
innovation which induced inquest. Midtown is and will
always be the innovators and this program proved we
can turn challenging circumstances into effective ones
with limited resources.
The program was well planned with the chief guest
Rtn Chitta Ranjan from our parent club Rotary Mysore
gracing the occasion, Rtn Aacha Ashok Kumar our
Two New faces of Midtown - Rtn. Vinod Maroli
and Rtn. Dr. Ravindranath
of Rotary Midtown.
Jim spoke on why we are Rotarians and reiterated
service as the prime motto of Rotary. Much of his
interesting speech was lost out due to his difficult accent
and bad acoustics. Our Chief Guest Rtn Chittaranjan
set the tone for fellowship and praised Midtown for its
projects and programs.
Rtn. Jim Freeman - being honoured
beloved AG as Guest of Honor and Rtn Jim Freeman
as guest of Honor on the last leg of his tour to India who
is the MVA (Most Valuable Asset) of Midtown.
After the initial protocol and introduction of guests, it
was time to honor our Gems, the Past Presidents of the
club and Rock made it very interesting by reading out
the theme of the year and for those who are in the club
by making the audience ask interesting questions.
Humor prevailed in the entire exercise despite frequent
interruptions from the sound system.
Two new members in Rtn Dr Ravindranath
(Reentering Midtown) introduced by Rtn Dr Prahlad
and Rtn Vinod Maroli introduced by Rtn Farooq were Rock Quizzing PP. Das
ceremoniously inducted into Midtown. Major Donors Soon after Vishwa's towering vote of thanks,
Midtowners, Anns and Annets jumped into the
bandwagon of fellowship as they caught up with topics
interesting amongst themselves, enjoying every
moment of the 32nd evening which was slipping into the
awaiting horizon to begin a new day, a new year for
Rotary Midtown. ----- SBC
Major Donors Rtn. Ramki & Rtn. Narendra Babu
Rtn Babu and Rtn Ramki were honored. Our beloved
AG released our mouth piece 'About Us', this time with
guest editor Rtn Ramki Reminiscing the glorious past Chief Guest - Rtn. Chitta Ranjan addressing

4. Happy
Birthday A NEW L OOK AT GLOBAL ETHICS
AND THE FOUR-WAY TEST
Moral codes and ethics give us tools but also raise
questions to be answered: How should we live? What is
morally good and bad, right and wrong? Shall we aim at
happiness or knowledge? Virtue or the creation of beautiful
objects? If we choose happiness, will it be our own or the
happiness of all?
And what of the more specific questions that face us? Is it
right to be dishonest for a good cause? Can we justify living in
Rtn. Rajesh R. Shah opulence while elsewhere in the world people are starving?
17-03-2012 (Mobile: 9845302935) Ethics deals with such questions at all levels. The
subject's core consists of the fundamental issues of practical
decision making, and its major concerns include the nature of
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be judged right or wrong.
For Rotary, The Four-Way Test is the cornerstone of all
action. It has been for years, and it will be in the future. Of the
things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The test is one of the hallmarks of Rotary. Since it was
developed in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor, who later became
Rtn. PHF Sambasivan R & Shobha. RI president, it has never ceased to be relevant. Its four brief
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are a simple checklist for ethical behavior. They transcend
generations and national borders.
Rotary quiz: As Rotarians, we should have The Four-Way Test in mind
in every decision we make, all day long. Our utmost
Who developed Rotary 4 way responsibility is to speak the truth, to be fair, to build goodwill
test? In which year? and better friendships, and to do our very best in all situations.
Life is very turbulent today, and people all over the world
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are exhausted in their duties. Where are the dreams of a better
world? Where are we? Who are we? What is our duty to
Today’s ourselves, neighbors, and fellow citizens? Where are charity
and our joint responsibility to humankind?
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what is happening around us, a new view of cultural and
Rtn. Deepak Solanki religious phenomena, without dividing humankind into limited
and subjective categories. That's the tenet for a better world
and a job for us Rotarians: not engaging in politics, but serving
without any boundaries.
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No divine right can be vested in anyone to pronounce the
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cause of hostility and divisiveness. Global ethics is based on
an interfaith mind and ecumenical way of living.
The one universal, unsurpassed principle expressed by
nearly every major religion and values system is similar to the
Next Week in Midtown golden rule: Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Today, it is especially confusing to determine what is really
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universal ethics and humanity without any boundaries
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Rotary offers a possibility for solving ethical problems.
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5. Wedding Anniversary
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