Media presentation of draupadi's choiceHarry Whitley
The document tells the story of an unnamed woman who rose from ashes rather than a mother's womb. She moved pieces on a chessboard with her brother and learned that her words were only meant to please her husbands and Krishna. Unlike her brother, she ensured all guests were fed before eating herself. Her father, brother, and husbands have since passed away but her spirit remains. The second part of the document is about an ordinary girl from a middle class home whose parents wanted a boy. Though her life is nothing unusual, she hopes she herself is unusual and her spirit will live on.
It tells about the moral values of our life. If one can want to live life with peace he should study this dynamic text.
It tells us about the feeling of brotherhood, which is more important in this period.
Lessons in Open Source from the MongooseJS ODMValeri Karpov
Valeri Karpov discusses his experience with the Mongoose ODM project for Node.js. He got involved after discovering Mongoose helped reduce his code, and later became the main maintainer. He provides an overview of how Mongoose works through schema validation, syntactic sugar for updates, and hooks/middleware. Recent additions include query middleware and promises support. Lessons learned include being responsive to issues and maintaining a clear vision for an open source project.
This document provides an overview of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. It discusses that the epic was composed in Sanskrit between 300 BC and 300 AD, making it one of the longest works of literature in the world. It recounts a historical war that took place around 1000 BC between the Kauravas and Pandavas dynasties. While some characters and events may be based on history, much of the epic contains additional myths and teachings rather than a literal historical account. The document also examines some key characters, like Yudhisthira, and themes around caste discrimination in episodes like that of Eklavya.
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and is attributed to the sage Vyasa. It recounts the story of a dynastic struggle between two groups of cousins for the kingdom of Kuru. The epic explores philosophical and spiritual ideas including dharma and moksha through the lives and actions of its characters. After attempts to make peace fail, a great 18 day battle ensues between the Pandava and Kaurava cousins in which many are killed, concluding the epic.
The document summarizes the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in Hinduism. It provides an overview of the 18 sections or parvas that make up the Mahabharata, describing some of the key events and stories contained in each section. These include the exile of the Pandavas, the great war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, and the teachings of Krishna. The Mahabharata was written around 1700-2300 years ago and contains over 100,000 verses, making it larger in size than the Odyssey and Iliad combined.
The document provides an overview and summary of the Bhagavad Gita. It discusses how the Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture that reveals spiritual knowledge and the purpose of human existence. It also discusses how Lord Krishna establishes that the soul is eternal and present within all living beings. Finally, it summarizes the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita, with each chapter focusing on a different yoga or spiritual practice.
This document discusses management principles found in the Bhagavad Gita. It introduces the Gita and explains how Lord Krishna provided counseling to Arjuna on the battlefield. Some key management concepts discussed include effective vs efficient management, the roles and functions of managers, utilizing resources, attitudes towards work, developing vision and excellence. The Gita's teachings on motivation, creating an effective work culture, and maintaining mental health for managers are also summarized. Overall, the document examines how modern Western management concepts relate to principles discussed in the ancient Indian text of the Bhagavad Gita.
The document provides a detailed summary of the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. It discusses their influence on Indian culture, considers their status as history ("itihasa"), and examines questions around the dating and authorship of the texts. Specific details are given on the main characters and storylines within the Mahabharata.
The Dalai Lama responds wisely to a question about the best religion from Leonardo Boff. When asked what the best religion is, the Dalai Lama answers that it is the one that gets you closest to God and makes you a better person, rather than promoting any single religion. He explains that what really matters is how one behaves and treats others with compassion, wisdom, love, and ethics. The Dalai Lama emphasizes that our thoughts and actions have consequences, and we shape our destiny through our character.
Surya namaskaar Surya namaskar Sun Salutation Regular Exercise Best exercisevikas_deshpande
Surya Namaskar is a series of 12 positions that are performed as a prayer to the sun. It involves chanting mantras during each position. The positions exercise the entire body and have benefits like improving digestion, blood circulation, and eyesight. It is considered important in Hindu scriptures and should be performed daily before sunrise while facing east and offering prayers and libations to the sun.
Surya namaskaar - Surya namaskar - Sun God worshipvikas_deshpande
Surya Namaskar is a series of 12 positions that are performed as a prayer to the sun. It involves chanting mantras during each position. The positions exercise the entire body and have benefits like improving digestion, blood circulation, and eyesight. It is considered important in Hindu scriptures and should be performed daily before sunrise while facing east and offering prayers and libations to the sun god.
The document provides tips for drinking water for better health. It recommends drinking water slowly sip-by-sip while sitting down and trying to mix saliva. It also suggests storing and drinking water from round vessels to maintain surface tension, and drinking lukewarm or room temperature water instead of cold water. The document advises drinking 1-1.5 liters of water in the morning and 1-1.5 hours after meals, as well as checking the color of urine to monitor hydration levels.
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 for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
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 protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document provides an overview of India's economy including key economic indicators, growth rates, trade, foreign investment, major industries and cities. Some key points:
- India has one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, with GDP growth of 6.4% in 2007.
- Major industries driving growth include IT, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and various services. Cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore are major economic centers.
- Foreign investment in India has grown significantly, with FDI reaching $15.7 billion in 2006-07, and Indian companies also increasingly acquiring assets abroad.
How to find if ingredients in food products are from animal originvikas_deshpande
This document provides information on identifying whether food additives and ingredients are derived from animal sources. It lists various E-numbers and explains whether their origin is animal, plant, or either depending on what the producer uses. For additives derived from fatty acids, the origin could be animal or plant since chemically they are identical. The document encourages religious groups to check with producers about the exact source. It provides a table of common ingredients that often come from animals such as casein, gelatin, lactose, and whey.
Albert einstein fear about technology overlaping humanity is now a realityvikas_deshpande
The document quotes Albert Einstein expressing concern that advanced technology may one day interfere with humanity if people rely on it instead of their own intellect and wisdom. It then lists various leisure activities people enjoy such as getting coffee, visiting museums and beaches, attending sporting events, and spending time with loved ones that allow them to appreciate life without technology.
This letter written in 2070 describes a dire future with severe water scarcity. The writer recalls abundant water and nature from their childhood, but now landscapes are barren and the population suffers from dehydration, poor health, and early death. Desalination plants and payment for air are the main industries, but quality of life is much lower. The writer feels guilty for their generation's role in environmental destruction, and believes life on Earth will soon be impossible due to the irreversible damage done.
Media presentation of draupadi's choiceHarry Whitley
The document tells the story of an unnamed woman who rose from ashes rather than a mother's womb. She moved pieces on a chessboard with her brother and learned that her words were only meant to please her husbands and Krishna. Unlike her brother, she ensured all guests were fed before eating herself. Her father, brother, and husbands have since passed away but her spirit remains. The second part of the document is about an ordinary girl from a middle class home whose parents wanted a boy. Though her life is nothing unusual, she hopes she herself is unusual and her spirit will live on.
It tells about the moral values of our life. If one can want to live life with peace he should study this dynamic text.
It tells us about the feeling of brotherhood, which is more important in this period.
Lessons in Open Source from the MongooseJS ODMValeri Karpov
Valeri Karpov discusses his experience with the Mongoose ODM project for Node.js. He got involved after discovering Mongoose helped reduce his code, and later became the main maintainer. He provides an overview of how Mongoose works through schema validation, syntactic sugar for updates, and hooks/middleware. Recent additions include query middleware and promises support. Lessons learned include being responsive to issues and maintaining a clear vision for an open source project.
This document provides an overview of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. It discusses that the epic was composed in Sanskrit between 300 BC and 300 AD, making it one of the longest works of literature in the world. It recounts a historical war that took place around 1000 BC between the Kauravas and Pandavas dynasties. While some characters and events may be based on history, much of the epic contains additional myths and teachings rather than a literal historical account. The document also examines some key characters, like Yudhisthira, and themes around caste discrimination in episodes like that of Eklavya.
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and is attributed to the sage Vyasa. It recounts the story of a dynastic struggle between two groups of cousins for the kingdom of Kuru. The epic explores philosophical and spiritual ideas including dharma and moksha through the lives and actions of its characters. After attempts to make peace fail, a great 18 day battle ensues between the Pandava and Kaurava cousins in which many are killed, concluding the epic.
The document summarizes the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in Hinduism. It provides an overview of the 18 sections or parvas that make up the Mahabharata, describing some of the key events and stories contained in each section. These include the exile of the Pandavas, the great war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, and the teachings of Krishna. The Mahabharata was written around 1700-2300 years ago and contains over 100,000 verses, making it larger in size than the Odyssey and Iliad combined.
The document provides an overview and summary of the Bhagavad Gita. It discusses how the Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture that reveals spiritual knowledge and the purpose of human existence. It also discusses how Lord Krishna establishes that the soul is eternal and present within all living beings. Finally, it summarizes the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita, with each chapter focusing on a different yoga or spiritual practice.
This document discusses management principles found in the Bhagavad Gita. It introduces the Gita and explains how Lord Krishna provided counseling to Arjuna on the battlefield. Some key management concepts discussed include effective vs efficient management, the roles and functions of managers, utilizing resources, attitudes towards work, developing vision and excellence. The Gita's teachings on motivation, creating an effective work culture, and maintaining mental health for managers are also summarized. Overall, the document examines how modern Western management concepts relate to principles discussed in the ancient Indian text of the Bhagavad Gita.
The document provides a detailed summary of the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. It discusses their influence on Indian culture, considers their status as history ("itihasa"), and examines questions around the dating and authorship of the texts. Specific details are given on the main characters and storylines within the Mahabharata.
The Dalai Lama responds wisely to a question about the best religion from Leonardo Boff. When asked what the best religion is, the Dalai Lama answers that it is the one that gets you closest to God and makes you a better person, rather than promoting any single religion. He explains that what really matters is how one behaves and treats others with compassion, wisdom, love, and ethics. The Dalai Lama emphasizes that our thoughts and actions have consequences, and we shape our destiny through our character.
Surya namaskaar Surya namaskar Sun Salutation Regular Exercise Best exercisevikas_deshpande
Surya Namaskar is a series of 12 positions that are performed as a prayer to the sun. It involves chanting mantras during each position. The positions exercise the entire body and have benefits like improving digestion, blood circulation, and eyesight. It is considered important in Hindu scriptures and should be performed daily before sunrise while facing east and offering prayers and libations to the sun.
Surya namaskaar - Surya namaskar - Sun God worshipvikas_deshpande
Surya Namaskar is a series of 12 positions that are performed as a prayer to the sun. It involves chanting mantras during each position. The positions exercise the entire body and have benefits like improving digestion, blood circulation, and eyesight. It is considered important in Hindu scriptures and should be performed daily before sunrise while facing east and offering prayers and libations to the sun god.
The document provides tips for drinking water for better health. It recommends drinking water slowly sip-by-sip while sitting down and trying to mix saliva. It also suggests storing and drinking water from round vessels to maintain surface tension, and drinking lukewarm or room temperature water instead of cold water. The document advises drinking 1-1.5 liters of water in the morning and 1-1.5 hours after meals, as well as checking the color of urine to monitor hydration levels.
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 for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
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 protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document provides an overview of India's economy including key economic indicators, growth rates, trade, foreign investment, major industries and cities. Some key points:
- India has one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, with GDP growth of 6.4% in 2007.
- Major industries driving growth include IT, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and various services. Cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore are major economic centers.
- Foreign investment in India has grown significantly, with FDI reaching $15.7 billion in 2006-07, and Indian companies also increasingly acquiring assets abroad.
How to find if ingredients in food products are from animal originvikas_deshpande
This document provides information on identifying whether food additives and ingredients are derived from animal sources. It lists various E-numbers and explains whether their origin is animal, plant, or either depending on what the producer uses. For additives derived from fatty acids, the origin could be animal or plant since chemically they are identical. The document encourages religious groups to check with producers about the exact source. It provides a table of common ingredients that often come from animals such as casein, gelatin, lactose, and whey.
Albert einstein fear about technology overlaping humanity is now a realityvikas_deshpande
The document quotes Albert Einstein expressing concern that advanced technology may one day interfere with humanity if people rely on it instead of their own intellect and wisdom. It then lists various leisure activities people enjoy such as getting coffee, visiting museums and beaches, attending sporting events, and spending time with loved ones that allow them to appreciate life without technology.
This letter written in 2070 describes a dire future with severe water scarcity. The writer recalls abundant water and nature from their childhood, but now landscapes are barren and the population suffers from dehydration, poor health, and early death. Desalination plants and payment for air are the main industries, but quality of life is much lower. The writer feels guilty for their generation's role in environmental destruction, and believes life on Earth will soon be impossible due to the irreversible damage done.
The document summarizes the operations of the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Association (NMTBSA), popularly known as the Mumbai Dabbawala system. It details that the Dabbawala system delivers over 200,000 tiffin boxes (lunch boxes) daily across Mumbai using a unique coding system. It achieves an extremely low error rate of 1 in 16 million deliveries through their organized operational structure and strict work ethic. The Dabbawala system has received worldwide recognition for its efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
The document discusses ways to stay healthy and avoid illness by addressing emotions, making decisions, finding solutions, accepting reality, trusting others, and maintaining a positive outlook. Repressing feelings can lead to illnesses, while speaking with confidants provides therapy. Indecision causes stress and health issues, while finding solutions prevents enlarging problems. Living authentically and accepting oneself and criticism promotes well-being over pretending or living to impress others. Trusting and having strong relationships is important for health, while distrust and sadness should be avoided.
This document contains a collection of inspirational quotes about various topics including time, love, service, personality, religion, nature, criticism, life, and the emergence of the soul. The quotes encourage living life to the fullest, helping others, embracing interdependence, and facing life's challenges bravely.
This document discusses 10 important hand mudras that can provide health benefits. Each mudra is described including the method for forming it with the fingers, its specialty or focus area, recommended duration, and associated health benefits. Practicing these mudras can help increase memory, concentration, skin glow, and support conditions like arthritis, heart issues, and more. Sharing the information with others is encouraged so maximum people can benefit from these natural healing techniques.
The document is a McDonald's calendar for 2011 listing the dates and weekdays for each month of the year. It provides a grid for each month showing the days of the month formatted in a calendar layout.