The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the career of Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena, an Indian civil servant. It notes he served in various roles from 1959 to 1982, including as district magistrate and divisional commissioner of several Indian states. As an IAS officer, he worked to improve administration and promote social justice. The document praises his commitment to hard work and helping citizens, especially the most disadvantaged.
Meerabai was a Hindu mystic and poet who was devoted to the god Krishna from a young age. She was married off unhappily but remained dedicated to Krishna. Her family and in-laws persecuted her for her unconventional devotion, trying to kill her by poisoning or snakes. She experienced many miracles protected by Krishna. Meerabai composed many poems and songs glorifying her love for Krishna and spent her final years traveling India in his service before disappearing.
The document discusses several art forms of Kerala, including Chakyar Koothu, a highly refined monologue art form that incorporates stories from Hindu epics and commentary on current events. It also mentions Theyyattam, a popular ritual form from North Malabar where performers belong to lower class communities. The art forms of Kerala speak to its diverse cultural heritage, though some are gradually disappearing.
This document contains 10 quotes attributed to Albert Einstein spanning a wide range of topics. Some of the quotes discuss the importance of intellectual growth throughout one's entire life, the connection between all fields of knowledge, and that what is truly valuable depends on the opportunities available to individuals. Other quotes touch on the relationship between truth, trust, and morality.
These quotes from Albert Einstein discuss a variety of topics including the importance of curiosity, imagination, and continually questioning established knowledge. They also address the relationship between science and religion, the illusion of chance in the universe, and the need for new thinking to solve problems.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the career of Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena, an Indian civil servant. It notes he served in various roles from 1959 to 1982, including as district magistrate and divisional commissioner of several Indian states. As an IAS officer, he worked to improve administration and promote social justice. The document praises his commitment to hard work and helping citizens, especially the most disadvantaged.
Meerabai was a Hindu mystic and poet who was devoted to the god Krishna from a young age. She was married off unhappily but remained dedicated to Krishna. Her family and in-laws persecuted her for her unconventional devotion, trying to kill her by poisoning or snakes. She experienced many miracles protected by Krishna. Meerabai composed many poems and songs glorifying her love for Krishna and spent her final years traveling India in his service before disappearing.
The document discusses several art forms of Kerala, including Chakyar Koothu, a highly refined monologue art form that incorporates stories from Hindu epics and commentary on current events. It also mentions Theyyattam, a popular ritual form from North Malabar where performers belong to lower class communities. The art forms of Kerala speak to its diverse cultural heritage, though some are gradually disappearing.
This document contains 10 quotes attributed to Albert Einstein spanning a wide range of topics. Some of the quotes discuss the importance of intellectual growth throughout one's entire life, the connection between all fields of knowledge, and that what is truly valuable depends on the opportunities available to individuals. Other quotes touch on the relationship between truth, trust, and morality.
These quotes from Albert Einstein discuss a variety of topics including the importance of curiosity, imagination, and continually questioning established knowledge. They also address the relationship between science and religion, the illusion of chance in the universe, and the need for new thinking to solve problems.
The document summarizes teachings from chapters 2 and 3 of the Bhagavad Gita. It discusses how one should accept both pleasure and pain with equanimity and do one's duties without attachment to results. Lust and desire cloud one's judgement and intelligence and lead to anger and delusion. True wisdom is remaining steadfast and not disturbed by happiness or distress. One must control the senses and conquer lust to achieve self-realization.
This document contains excerpts from the Dhammapada, a Buddhist scripture, offering advice on topics like wisdom, detachment, virtue, and the path to enlightenment. It warns that evil deeds consume those who do them, and ignorance is the greatest impurity. It counsels removing impurities from the mind little by little, through wisdom and living purely. It also notes that death claims all, so one should follow the path to Nirvana without delay.
The document contains advice from Buddha's Dhammapada on topics such as nonviolence, controlling one's mind and senses, cultivating patience and moderation, overcoming craving and fear, conquering anger through kindness, training one's tongue to speak kindly, and striving to attain wisdom in order to be free from birth and death.
1. The document contains excerpts from the Dhammapada, a collection of sayings of the Buddha. It offers advice on living ethically and finding inner peace.
2. Some of the key teachings include controlling one's anger and craving, speaking kindly, avoiding harming others, and cultivating patience, generosity and truthfulness.
3. Living according to Dharma principles and meditating are praised as ways to overcome fear, suffering and the cycle of rebirth. Inner wisdom and purity of mind are emphasized as leading to ultimate freedom and joy.
A true elder is virtuous, gentle, self-controlled, and has a pure mind. Of paths, the Eightfold Path is best for achieving detachment and wisdom. It is important to pursue enlightenment when young, as delay can lead one to never find the way to pure wisdom. Cutting down all selfish desires, not just some, helps one progress toward liberation. Death comes for all and neither family nor possessions can prevent it, so one must follow the path to Nirvana without delay. The wise shine brightly through virtuous conduct. Abiding joy comes from ending all selfishness by training the mind alone. Craving and attachment cause suffering as one runs frightened through the world like a hunted hare.