Truth of life

Most of the things that we desire in life are expensive.
But the truth is that the things that really satisfy us are absolutely free, Love, Joy, Laughter and Friends...

Positive Health Tips

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS
1. No Breakfast People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration. 2. Overeating It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power. 3. Smoking It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease. 4. High Sugar consumption Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development. 5. Air Pollution The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency. 6. Sleep Deprivation Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells. 7. Head covered while sleeping Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects. 8. Working your brain during illness Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain. 9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage. 10. Talking Rarely Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain The main causes of liver damage are: 1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause. 2. Not urinating in the morning. 3. Too much eating. 4. Skipping breakfast. 5. Consuming too much medicine




Very important factors to be followed

Health: 1. Drink plenty of water.2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.6. Play more games.7. Read more books than you did in 2008.8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.9. Sleep for 7 hours.10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile. Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.16. Dream more while you are awake.17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.23. Smile and laugh more.24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. Society: 25. Call your family often.26. Each day give something good to others.27. Forgive everyone for everything.28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.30. What other people think of you is none of your business.31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.Life: 32. Do the right thing!33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.34.. GOD heals everything.35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.37. The best is yet to come.38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Swami Vivekanand

Right thinking, right endeavour, right action,
right living, etc., are all best calculated to
develop the moral side of a man. Sadachar
or right conduct aims at making a man moral,
so that he may be fit for the reception of Atma-
Jnan or the realisation of the Supreme Tattva.

Embracing Imperfection
A touching story by a girl.
"When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of fruits and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember Watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite!
When I got Up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad For burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: 'Baby, I love burned toast.'
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if He really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, 'Dear, your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides-a little burnt toast never hurt anyone!' You know, life is full of imperfect things.....and imperfect people. I'm not the best housekeeper or cook.
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is the one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your married life and lay them at the feet of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a marriage where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker! We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!! "
"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket."

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin A:

Vitamin A aids in the growth and repair of body tissues,which helps maintain smooth, soft, disease-free skin. Internally, it helps protect the mucous membranes of the nose,
sinuses, lungs, eyelids, mouth, throat, stomach, intestines (digestive tract), vagina and uterus, thereby reducing susceptibility to infection. This protection also aids the mucous membranes in combating the effects of invasive microorganisms and other harmful particles, including air pollutants. The soft tissues of the kidneys and bladder are also protected. Vitamin A also prompts the secretion of gastric juices necessary for proper digestion of proteins. Other important functions of Vitamin A include the building of strong bones and teeth, the formation of rich blood, reproduction, cell membrane stability and development, immunity and the maintenance of good eyesight. Research shows that beta-carotene helps defend the body against some types of cancer.

Vitamin B Complex:
The eight B Vitamins function in many different ways to help enzymes carry out thousands of molecular conversions in the body and are therefore known as coenzymes.
All B vitamins are water-soluble substances that can be cultivated from bacteria,
yeasts, fungi or molds. The known B-Complex Vitamins are B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxmine), B12 (cobalamin), biotin and folic acid (folate, folacin, pteroylglutamin). The grouping of these compounds, under the term B complex is based upon their common source distribution, their close relationship in vegetables and animal tissues and their functional relationships. The B-Complex Vitamins provide the body with energy by aiding in the conversion of carbohydrates to glucose, which the body "burns" to produce energy. They are also vital in the metabolism of fats and protein. In addition, the B Vitamins are necessary for normal functioning of the nervous system and may be its single most important factor for maintenance of the nerves. B Vitamins are essential for maintenance of muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and for the health of skin, hair, eyes, mouth and liver.

Vitamin C Complex:
A primary function of Vitamin C is maintaining collagen, a protein necessary for the formation of connective tissue in skin, ligaments and bones. Vitamin C plays a role in healing wounds and burns because it facilitates the formation of connective tissue in the scar. Cells in the arterial walls need collagen to help them expand and contract with the beats of the heart; it is also needed in the capillaries, which are more fragile. Another major role of Vitamin C is as an antioxidant. Vitamin C also aids in forming red blood cells and preventing hemorrhaging. It has been found that Vitamin C acts as an antihistamine and may be used to reduce the use of the drug form.

Vitamin D:
Vitamin D can be acquired either by ingestion or by exposure to sunlight. The previtamin form is known as the "sunshine" vitamin.
The provitamin form is found in plant and animal tissue. A unique aspect of Vitamin D is that it functions very much like a hormone and has been referred to as one, as it targets organs like the kidneys and intestines. Other target tissues are the brain, pancreas, skin, bones, reproductive organs and some cancer cells.

Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is composed of a group of compound called tocopherols. four forms of tocopherol exists in nature including alpha, beta, delta, and gamma. Vitamin E is necessary for all forms of oxygen-consuming life forms. It is also an antioxidant, which means it opposes oxidation of substances in the body. The B and C Complex are also protected against oxidation when Vitamin E is present in the digestive tract. It has the ability to unite with oxygen and prevent it from being converted into toxic peroxides. This leaves the red blood cells fully supplied with the pure oxygen that the blood carries to the heart and other organs. Vitamin E is not only an antioxidant, it plays an essential role in cellular respiration of all muscles, especially cardiac and skeletal. Vitamin E makes it possible for these muscles and their nerves to function with less oxygen, thereby increasing their endurance and stamina. It also causes dilation of the blood vessels, permitting a fuller flow of blood to the heart. Vitamin E is a highly effective anti-thrombin in the bloodstream, inhibiting coagulation of blood by preventing clots from forming. Vitamin E stimulates urine excretion, which helps heart patients whose body tissues contain an excessive amount of tissue fluid (edema). As a diuretic, Vitamin E helps lower elevated blood pressure. It protects against the damaging effects of many environmental poisons in the air, water and food, and it protects the lungs and other tissues from damage by polluted air.

Minerals:

Calcium:

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and the fifth most abundant substance. About 99% is deposited in the bones and teeth. The remaining 1% is involved in the soft tissues, intracellular fluids and blood. The major function of Calcium is to act in cooperation with phosphorus to build and maintain bones and teeth. Another important function is the storage of the mineral in the bones for use by the body. The Calcium state of the bones is constantly fluctuating according to the diet and to the body's needs. The 1% of ionized Calcium that circulates in the fluids of the body is small, but vital, to life. It is essential for healthy blood and eases insomnia and its delicate messenger ions help regulate the heartbeat. Along with Calcium, magnesium is needed to properly maintain the cardiovascular system. In addition, Calcium assists in the process of blood clotting and helps prevent the accumulation of too much acid or too much alkali in the blood. It also plays a part in secretion of hormones. It affects neurotransmitters (serotonin, acetylcholine andnorepinephrine), nerve transmission, muscle growth and muscle contraction. The mineral
acts as a messenger from the cell surface to the inside of the cell and helps regulate the passage of nutrients in and out of the cell walls. Calcium may be beneficial for the following ailments: Anemia, Diabetes, Hemophilia, Pernicious anemia, Backache, Fracture, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Rickets, Colitis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Epilepsy, Finger tremors, Insomnia, Irritability, Mental illness, Nervousness, Parkinson's Disease, Meniere's Syndrome, Cataracts, Headache, Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, High LDL levels, Cancer of the large intestine, Celiac Disease, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Worms, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Nephritis, Muscle cramps, Allergies, Common cold, Tuberculosis, Tetany, Nail problems, Acne, Bee and Spider bites, Sunburn, Stomach ulcers, Brittle teeth, Cavities, Pyorrhea, Tooth and Gum disorders, Aging Fever, Overweight, Obesity, andToxicity.

Magnesium:

Magnesium is an essential mineral that accounts for about 0.05% of the body's total weight. Magnesium is involved in many essential metabolic processes. Most is found inside the cell, where it activates enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids. By countering the stimulative effect of calcium, magnesium plays an important role in neuromuscular contractions. It also helps regulate the acid-alkaline balance in the body. Magnesium helps promote absorption and metabolism of other minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium. It also helps utilize the B Complex and Vitamins C and E in the body. It aids during bone growth and is necessary for proper functioning of the muscles including those of the heart. Magnesium may be beneficial for the following ailments: Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerois, High cholesterol level, Diabetes, Hypertension, High LDL cholesterol, Fracture, Osteoporosis, Rickets, Colitis, Diarrhea, Depression, Epilepsy, Mental illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Nervousness, Neuritis, Neuromuscular Disorders, Noise Sensitivity, Parkinson's Disease, Tantrums, Hand Tremors, Coronary thrombosis, Ischemic heart disease, Celiac Disease, Arthritis, KidneyStones,
Oxalate stones, Leg cramps, Muscle weakness, Muscular excitability,
Neuromuscular disorders, Weakness, Psoriasis, Decay, Vomiting, Alcoholism, Backache, Convulsions, Delirium, Epilepsy, Kwashiorkor, Overweight, Obesity, PMS, and Polio. Phosphorus: Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is found in every cell. The balance of calcium and phosphorus is needed for them to be effectively used by the body. Phosphorus plays a part in almost every chemical reaction within the body
because it is present in every cell. It is important in the utilization of carbohydrates, fats and protein for growth, maintenance and repair an mediation, both within and without the cells, and for the production of energy. It stimulates muscle contractions, including the regular contractions of the heart muscle. Niacin and riboflavin cannot be digested unless phosphorus is present. Phosphorus is an essential part of nucleoproteins, which are responsible for cell division and reproduction. Phosphorus helps prevent the accumulation of too much acid or too much alkali in the blood, assist in the passage of substances through the cell walls and promote the secretion of glandular hormones. It's also needed for healthy nerves and efficient mental activity. B-Complex Vitamins and many enzymes require phosphorus tofunction. Phosphorus may be beneficial for the following ailments: Fractures, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Rickets, Stunted growth, Colitis, Mental illness, Mental stress, Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Arthritis, Stone arthritic conditions, Leg cramps, Tooth and gum disorders, Alcoholism, Backache, Cancer prevention, Pregnancy andStress.

Potassium:

Potassium is an essential mineral found mainly in the intracellular fluid (98%), where it is the primary positive ion force. Potassium constitutes 5% of the total mineral content of the body. Potassium and sodium help regulate water balance within the body, that is, they help regulate the distribution of fluids on either side of the cell walls and preserve proper alkalinity of the body fluids. Potassium also regulates the transfer of nutrients to the cells. Potassium unites with phosphorus to send oxygen to the brain and also functions with calcium in the regulation of neuromuscular activity. The synthesis of muscle protein and protein from the amino acids in the blood requires potassium. Protein and carbohydrate metabolism are dependent upon potassium. It stimulates the kidneys to eliminate poisonous body wastes. Potassium works with sodium to help normalize the heartbeat.
Potassium may be beneficial for the following ailments: Angina, Pectoris, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Mononucleosis, Stroke, Fracture, Colitis, Diarrhea, Alcoholism, Insomnia, Poor reflexes, Polio, Fever, Headache, Congestive heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Constipation, Worms, Arthritis, Gout, Allergies, Impaired muscle activity, Muscular Dystrophy, Rheumatism, Sterility, Acne, Burns, Dermatitis, Colic Gastroenteritis, Tooth and Gum disorders, Cancer, Impaired growth and Stress. Trace Minerals: Boron: Reduces Calcium loss from bones. Cesium: Enters cancel cells and produces alkalinecondition, causing cancer cells to die.
Chloride: Is an essential mineral occurring in the body mainly in compound form with sodium or potassium. Chromium: This mineral is now being recognized as importantin carbohydrate metabolism. Organic chromium is an active ingredient of a substance called GTF (glucose tolerance factor); niacin and amino acids complete the formula. Chromium stimulates the activity of enzymes involved in the metabolism of glucose for energy and the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. It appears to increase the effectiveness of insulin and its ability to handle glucose, preventing hypoglycemia or diabetes.

Cobalt: Is an essential mineral and is an integral part of Vitamin B12. Cobalt acts as a substitute for manganese in activating a number of enzymes in the body. It replaces zinc in some enzymes and activates others as well. It is necessary for normal functioning and maintenance of red blood cells, as well as all other body cells. It is present in ocean and sea vegetation, but is lacking in almost all land grown, green foods.

Copper: Is found in all body tissues. During growth, the largest concentrations occur in the developing tissues. It is also one of the most important blood antioxidants and prevents the rancidity of polyunsaturated fatty acids and helps the cell membranes remain healthy. Fluorine: In its active form, fluoride, it is present in the soil, water, plants and all animal tissue. Minute amounts are found in nearly every human tissue, especially in the skeleton and teeth. Gallium: May reduce brain cancers.

Germanium: Highly efficient electrical initiator; aids in oxygen utilization; enhances immune system function. Gold: May reduce active joint inflammation.

Iodine: Is a trace mineral, most of which is converted into iodide in the body. It aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland and is an integral part of the thyroxine, a principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Iodine plays an important role in regulating the body's production of energy, promotes growth and development and stimulates the rate of metabolism, helping the body burn excess fat. Mentality, speech and the condition of hair, nails, skin and teeth are dependent upon a well functioning thyroid gland.

Iron: Is a mineral concentrate in the blood, which ispresent in everyliving cell. It is the mineral that is found in the largest amounts in the blood. It is involved in respiration by being the main carrier vehicle for getting oxygen to all the cells in the body. It is essential to the oxidation of fatty acids.

Lanthanum: May reduce chronic fatigue diseases.

Lithium: Plays a key role in eliminating clinical depression. Manganese: Plays an important role, as an antioxidant, in the prevention of toxic oxygen forms. It may play a part in the degenerative process called aging. It also plays a role in activating numerous enzymes that are necessary for utilization of choline, biotin, thiamine and Vitamin C complex. It is a catalyst in the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol and mucopolysaccharides.

Molybdenum: It is found in practically all plant and animal tissues, but very scarcely in the earth itself. The final stages of making urine are aided by molybdenum, which also helps promote
normal cell function.

Nickel: Is an essential trace mineral found in the body. Human and animal tests show that nickel may be a factor in hormone, lipid and membrane metabolism and cell membrane integrity. Significant amounts are found in DNA and RNA and nickel may act
as a stabilizer of these nucleic acids.

Selenium: Is an essential mineral found in minute amounts in the body. It is one of the essential body substances that can be used in a preventive manner for many diseases, including cancer, arteriosclerosis, stroke, cirrhosis, arthritis and emphysema. Selenium functions either alone or with enzymes. It is a natural antioxidant that protects against free radicals and appears to preserve elasticity of tissue that becomes less elastic with aging. All diseases that are associated with aging are affected by the workings of Selenium.

Silicon: Present in the tissues of skin, fingernails,bones, lungs, trachea, lymph nodes, tendons and aorta. The lungs have highest concentration because of their exposure to the air.

Silver: Kills over 650 disease causing organisms; systemic disinfectant and immune support; subdues inflammation and promotes healing; anti-bacterial; anti-viral; anti-fungal.

Sodium: Is an essential mineral that is found in every cell in the body, but predominantly in the extracellular fluids, the vascular fluids (blood pH) within the blood vessels, arteries, veins and capillaries, and the intestinal fluids surrounding the cells. It functions with Potassium to equalize the acid-alkali factor in the blood. Along with potassium, it helps regulate water balance within the body and it helps regulate the distribution of fluids on either side of thecell walls.

Strontium: Can replace Calcium in many organisms including man; essential trace element.Sulfur: Important mineral used in several amino acids with the body; involved in functions of hemoglobin, insulin hormone, adrenal hormones, enzymes and antibodies. Tin: Animal studies show deficiencies cause poor growth and poor feeding, hearing loss and male pattern baldness. May have cancer prevention properties.

Vanadium: Aids in glucose (blood sugar) oxidation and transport. Enhances insulin effectiveness (aids with blood sugar problems), decreases cholesterol production, increases effectiveness of heart muscle contraction, and has Anti-Cancer properties.

Zinc: Is an essential trace mineral occurring in the body in larger amounts than any other trace element except iron. It is present in all tissues. Zinc is known for its ability to fight disease and to protect the immune system. It is involved in the Krebs cycle and energy production. More recently, blindness in the elderly has been found to be arrested by zinc. It is also credited with increasing male sex drive and potency because of its ability to regulate testosterone inthe prostate. Currently there are no known functions in the human body utilizing these minerals: Barium, Bismuth, Bromine, Cadmium, Cerium, Indium, Iridium, Niobium, Osmium, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium, Rubidium, Tellurium, Titanium, Tungsten, Uranium, Zirconium.

thought from Gita

WHO IS CONTENDED WITH WHATEVER IS GOT UNSOUGHT,
FREE FROM ANTITHETIC INFLUENCE AND ENVY,
BALANCED IN SUCCESS AND FAILURE, EVEN THOUGH
PERFORMING ACTION, IS NOT BOUND BY HIS ACTIONS.

Pak terrorism

1. PAK PRESIDENT ZARDARI ADMITS TERRORISM NURTURED BY GOVT: In an astonishingly candid admission - a first by any Pakistani head of state - president Asif Ali Zardari has admitted militants and terrorists were wilfully created by past Pakistani governments and nurtured as a policy to achieve tactical objectives.
``Militants and extremists emerged on the national scene and challenged the state not because the civil bureaucracy was weakened and demoralized but because they were deliberately created and nurtured as a policy to achieve short-term tactical objectives. Let's be truthful and make a candid admission of the reality,'' he said at a gathering of civil servants in Islamabad on July

Bharat has long charged Pakistan with sponsoring terrorism in Kashmir by providing arms, ammunition and training to the militants who have been engaged in a war of secession. Zardari's admission is bound to create a major flutter in Islamabad, particularly within the Army, which has historically been the author of Pakistan 's Bharat policy.

treat VIPs differently

These words like VIP and VVIP are created by colonial system of slave minds.The idea is to show elite class, power and control over others.Whereas the politicians or babus all derive power from people of the State.The power that is given temporariliy to them in good faith for executing projects of public benefits.To this extent President,PM and all others are public servants.But in countries like India they want to remain outside the purview of everything including judicial scrutiny.Why?Take example of Airlines security. Any airline handles thousands of such so calles VIPs from hundreds of countries .Why should the officials bother to keep lists and bother about who is what.The person is simply a passenger and must undergo same checks as any other passenger.What is degrading about it? Why some people want relaxation in that? Excepting for current head of states of countries like President and PM no one should be allowed to crib about security measures and personal checking.We should come to end of colonial thinking and era now.In India even after 62 years politcians keep perpetuating VIP VVIP system and so are the judges and senior fucntionaries of government.I could nto understand why any judge should be addressed honourable? Is not a hionest rickshaw puller earning his living honourable? These words have roots in slavery and colonial era.Red lights have same function.I dont agree with the noise created by press and media now and then against security check conducted on one or other polticians or ex politician.All people are equal and must be treated equally.No one is superior to other oerson.This is what bible says and geeta says and quran says.The heavy securities provided to Tom and Harry polticians of all colours should be either withdrawn or reduced drasticlally.Why people should pay cost of their security while they indulge in divisive and anti people activities and wordy tirades.Are we protecting them to create dissatisfaction in society?See the people like Mayawati,Mulayam,Jag mohan and so on and on moving in circles of heavily armed black cats showing their power and intimidating common people.It makes them arrogant and unfair in public dealing.Just withdraw their security.They are welcome to quit politics if they feel unsafe.Indians cant afford 25% of police force to work for the handful of guys who I feel are mainly responsible for misery of people and unstability in country.No relaxation should be given to any person excepting head of states of countries for airplane security and no security should be provided to every Tom and Harry.The existing security should be reduced to 10% of police force urgently and offcials diverted to anti-terrorists and law order squads in country.The manner in which babudom and polticians are enjoying perks and huge expenditures going up to 15 % of Indian GDP is shameful state of affairs.They are main cause for poverty in India and unstability.WE should work for a standardised budget to run government.

Change

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me."

Good Quote

ONE HAVING ABANDONED ATTACHMENT TO
ACTIONS AND THEIR FRUIT, EVER CONTENT,
WITHOUT ANY KIND OF DEPENDENCE, DOES
NOTHING, THOUGH FULLY ENGAGED IN ACTION.

HINDU IDENTITY FORMATION

HINDU IDENTITY FORMATION
Hinduism is unique. And Hindus have distinctive cultural roots, identity, belief system and values. A component of Hindu identity includes a sense of personal continuity and uniqueness from other people. To be successful, we need to carve out a potential identity based on our sacred Dharma. Hindus acquire a social identity based on their membership in various groups-familial, linguistic, regional, ethnic, and occupational and others. These identities, in addition to satisfying the need for affiliation help Hindus define themselves in the eyes of both others and themselves.
According to our Purusharathas, identity formation from birth through adulthood is very important for a successful living. A variety of changes that affect one’s work, status, or interpersonal relationships can bring a crisis that forces one to redefine oneself in terms of values, priorities, and chosen activities or lifestyle. In general, Hindus face predictable or unpredictable crisis in this country that can challenge their conception of themselves and result either in personal growth or stagnation.
We have seen Hindus in America identifying themselves as Tamils, Telugus, Nair, Ezhavas, and Guajarati, Marathas, Punjabis and Brahmins. Why can’t they identify themselves as Hindus? Compared to other ethnic immigrant groups, Hindus have significant history, culture and sacred tradition. Hindu culture and identity are interrelated. People who identify themselves as Hindus can negotiate life passages in this increasingly individualistic, complex and chaotic world.
Hindu identity is the subjective state of perceiving oneself as a Hindu and as relating to being Hindu. Hindu identity, by this definition does not depend on whether or not a person is regarded as a Hindu by others, or by an external set of religious, legal or sociological norms. Accordingly Hindu identity can be cultural in nature. Hindu identity can involve ties to the Hindu community. Hindu identity may be religious, secular and people who are atheists can have Hindu identity.
For countless American Hindus, Hindu identity is shaped by linguistic, and caste model as well as living as a minority group struggling to protect its heritage against assimilation. To preserve, practice and protect our sacred, eternal Hindu Dharma, we need to continue our Hindu identity. To establish Hindu identity, we need to practice our Hindu rituals and Samskaras. Yet the reality for many today is that they do not practice our rituals or insist on practicing our rituals with our children.
Economically and socially successful Hindus are part of this pluralistic society in which the primary factor determining religious identity is individual choice. We need a new, more helpful descriptive model that recognizes the vital role that personal decision play in Hindu-American identity construction.
First, Hindu identity is made up of choices. We pick, consciously, or otherwise, from a set of identity menu that offer us options for behaviors that we understand as Hindu because we see them as Hindu things to do or as done in Hindu way. At the cutting edge of cultural change, the menu expands increasingly listing behaviors that belonging to others. Increasingly, Hindus are selecting non-Hindu menu such as birth day party at a hotel, eating non-vegetarian food at the birth day party, burning candles instead of traditional lamp etc.
Second, identifying ourselves as Hindu does not necessarily say anything about how we express that identity. From a purely descriptive standpoint, it is essentially a choice of self-identifying that makes as Hindu, even when it is not clear how that identity expressed or conveyed.
Third, Hindu identity has become increasingly fluid. It is linked to personal choice. Life cycle changes, professional affiliation, caste identity and linguistic affiliation also affect our Hindu identity formation.
Fourth, most contemporary American Hindus are suspicious of our traditional experts and rarely consult Swanijis or pundits in choosing how to be a Hind. Many resist any pressure to affiliate with Hindu organizations or institutions. If and when few chose to affiliate, it generally is not because they feel duty bound but because doing so meets their needs.
Hindu identity implies on the one hand alignment, a shared belonging with members of other Hindus. Alignment may be based on a perception of similarity or a feeling of interdependence. Confusion often exists how the Hindu group should be defined and what their relation is to other Hindus whom they see as dissimilar from themselves in so many respects. At present, Hindus from different states of India, Hindus from the Caribbean, Hindus from Fiji, and Hindus from Pakistan seldom associate even though there is a common thread. A feeling of interdependence shall be invoked to have a common Hindu identity among all Hindus. The feeling of interdependence, of a common fate, represents the widest minimal basis, the common denominator of Hindu identity.
Hindus need to enhance Hindu identity, given the realities of today. Anyone who identifies as Hindu today only needs to go back three or four generation to find Hindu culture and traditions. There is an unbroken chain of Hindu living that goes back more than five thousand years. Hindus who are trapped in Islamic countries have lost to the Hindu community. Hindus without Hindu community and Hindu culture cannot last more than a couple of generations. Unless Hindu Diaspora returns to living Hindu way, the children of unobservant Hindus will get lost.
A family of unobservant Hindu will lose one or the other-either Hinduness, or the unobservance. We cannot have both. The importance of Hindu continuity is no secret, it’s obvious. Living-breathing Hindutva produces living-breathing Hindus. It is time for Hindus to do for our children what our grandparents did for us. We need to be a living example of what it means to live a vibrant Hindu life. It is time for Hindus to get self-organized on a larger scale with unity of purpose and strength. The current world scene requires Hindus to be assertive and proclaim as proud Hindus. Once Hindus are united, the cultural strength will emerge as a strong force in world affairs.

Hindu Identity

The Changing Context
We are living in a postindustrial world, a new society characterized by different problems and needs than those in the past. The complexity of technological advancement has the potential to increase our alienation by decreasing connectedness between people and our community. The rapid development in information technology has created a strange paradox. While pursuing a vision of progress and development in the human condition, modern technology has led to increasing dehumanization and alienation. We are faced with terrorism, crime, violence, substance addiction, alcoholism, global warming and healthcare crisis. These threatening issues have become more intractable with the Cartesian-Newtonian reductionist paradigm. Modern disciplines studying the human phenomena have tended to reduce the psyche to a complex mechanical reflexes and interacting neurological forces. As a result our ancient wisdom has been reduced into knowledge and knowledge into information and information into data. And data is used to manipulate human beings.
In this context what is the responsibility of Hindus living in the post industrial society? In this ever changing information society virtual reality has become reality, transient-throw away values has become virtues. There is no place for Dharma, spirituality and human development. Spirituality is seen as a sign of primitive superstition, intellectual and emotional immaturity.
In this context, the only way Hindus can minimize the psycho-social problems in this ever changing society is to develop a comprehensive and systemic perspective based on our Sanathan Dharma. We, Hindus are living in a society that has changed from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy. Recent success in information technology has its roots in our sacred Vedas and Sanskrit and its cultural affection towards knowledge.What is now required for Hindus is to establish a Hindu identity and realize their inherent strength and potential to grow in a knowledge economy. Hindu cultural forces have a chance to grow on their own and get organized to transform knowledge

BOTH OF THEM ARE IGNORANT, HE WHO
CONSIDERS THE SOUL TO BE CAPABLE OF
KILLING AND HE WHO TAKES IT IS KILLED;
FOR VERILY THE SOUL NEITHER KILLS, NOR IS KILLED.

During 1920’s Gandhi ji held the view “to establish Ramrajya in India, government and the state should not have any role for the welfare of people in the areas of civic and social activities. Pt. J.L.Nehru said soon afterIndependence,” My legacy to India is that hopefully 400 millions people will govern themselves”. Lokmanya Tilak said “Swaraj” is my Birth right. Based on such noble thoughts in 1950 the Indian Constitution confirmed that sovereignty resided with the people of India. ThePreamble to our constitution starts with “WE the People of India have decided to form social, democratic Republic…” It is thus apparent that the concept of “Bottom up” DEMOCRACY was predominant in the mind of framers of our Constitution and not the prevalent “Top Down” governance, which is commonly prevalent in the authoritarian states or where confused brand of socialism is followed. Plato the most renowned ancient Philosopher had already mentioned that rulers tend to become Corrupt in all those states where Local Governments do not exist or these are weak and ineffective. Our ancient Vedas categorically refer to Swaraj (Self rule) through Sabha and Vidhta. The message is very clear that for own social and civic amentias welfare we have to govern ourselves i.e. Self-governance by rural people through Panchayti Raj and urban areas through strong and effective Local governments assisted by mini Republics Residents Welfare Associations performing social, cultural and municipal functions. Today the buzzword in the world is G-2-C i.e. governance to citizens. For this perhaps we have to change our mind-set like people of Melbourne in Australia- the best livable city in the world. During the last 5 decades Melbourne population went up many fold but living conditions continued to improve due to self-governance. Today it is one of the cities akin to paradise on earth. The contrast of urban nightmare of Indian cities is apparent. With growing urbanization and increase in population our cities are getting bad to worse in regard to sanitation, transport, security and other civic amenities. A large majority of people in India have not even heard of 35 parameters required for a reasonably good livable city. If we think seriously it is perhaps the easiest job to implement the democratic concept of G-2-C. In all our cities we have got experienced bureaucrats, Generals, administrators, industrialists, scientists and others. We can govern ourselves much better than some inefficient, disinterested babus governing us by NOT following the science of good governance. What we need is time, energy and scientific outlook of the volunteer residents/elected representatives. If some of Delhi RWAs’ can run their own Community Centers, why can’t we? Lack of our participation is resulting in security problems, poor hygiene, low pressure of water, rise in environmental pollution etc. There is need to dare jointly to resolve these problems. Due to lack of our self-governance, WE the sovereign People of India living in cities are treated shabbily by peons/clerks while paying our honest amount of taxes, Govt. fees, Land Registration charges etc. We all know the bungling done by government functionaries in the issue of voters Identity Cards, deletion of urban voters names, false promises for the last a few years on the solution to various gandanalas/running streams of sewaerage etc. At present it gives the impression that our R.W.As are toothless. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and Gandhi ji rightly cautioned us in the past for early self governance and today we do not know how to govern ourselves for our own welfare. The result is that finding insensitive citizens in this country, elected legislators with criminal background from almost zero in 1950’s have gone up to over 700 in the state legislatures of India and Parliament. Imagine a situation when they get into majority in such law making August Assemblies.After 60 years of deep slumber and mai-baap feudal culture, it is now high time to wake up and tell the State and Central Governments to get away from civic and other social welfare activities. Our Democracy may be the largest in the world but it is certainly not the Ideal Democracy. Elections only mean it is government OF the people. Elected leaders/ministers may claim that they are doing our welfare, which only meansGovernment is for the people. But where is the Government BY THE PEOPLE in India? The third vital constituents of Democracy is lacking at least in urban areas. Self-governance of RWAs in India can only complete the missing link in our Democracy. Our buzzword should change from largest democracy to the most Ideal democracy in the world. Mahatma Gandhi said that honest disagreement is healthy sign of progress. We should synthesize all genuine divergent views of the citizens of India through their mini republics i.e. RWAs’ to create a cohesive society. RWAs are the association of residents and their various committees like Managing Committee, Cultural, Security Committees and many sub committees are only useful if they strive for achieving Model Aims and Objects. With the active participation of residents, your Managing Committees of RWAs will perform effectively. RWAs should work as social and civic welfare laboratories and quickly decide what additional municipal work they can take up. Unfortunately in Gurgaon no uniform social and civic findings have been derived from such laboratories during the last three decades. There is also an urgent need for achange of mindset from profound hierarchal society to the concept of “WE Feeling” so that we feel strongly that we are all co-workers of our own prosperity

Another tounge twister

Never trouble double

Unless the trouble troubles you double

For if you will trouble, the trouble double the trouble will trouble you double

A tounge twister

I feel a feel a funny feel,

A funny feel I feel,

If you feel the feel I feel, I feel the feel you feel.

Indian judicial is a fourth grade and fraudulent set up with all wings of judiciary -The police,lawyers and judges being cheap and unaccountable guys on loose.They still behave as if they work under British Rule and reporting to British Queen.They have no shame and guilt.Every 1.5 years judges are transferred who keep giving dates.No accountability. A judge has to dispose only 14-15 fles a month. At this rate it will need 100 years to clear case but new will come up.In cases even after 5 years nothing moves.This is sinister and criminal act of judiciary and high handedness.They are overfed,over pampered and are called honourable whereas their acts are vulgar and irresponsible. Money is made in affidavits and bails. Go to any court premises and see situation worse than fish market.Court rooms are dirty and crowded and no discpline exists.Corrupt lawyers have full control on system.They expolit and make money.There are no regulations actually in place for advocates.It is free for all.It is matter of shame for India.Most of top Industrialists of world and our CJIs have criticised and commnented.See current PM Manmohan.He never talks about judicial reforms.For that matter he never talks of any reforms.But still he is called expert.He is merely a superannuated bureaucrat appointed as PM.Big mockery of deocracy.He wasted 5 years of India.Now another 5 will go to dogs.He is running PM office like any other rotten third rate government department.Shame! People of India must revolt.

I, am detailing a bitter experience for your reference - I, bought a Car - Tata Indica Vista Anniversary Edition in Feb.,2009., and has run for 7000Kms.

The Car was being used and I was comfortable using the same, however everything changed after the 2nd Service as the Brakes started failing and now the Brakes of the Car have failed on 5 occasions in the last one month. The workshop Autolinks confirmed in the 1st Brake Failure that the Brake Booster failed , an important component failure, that too at this early stage is itself Dangerous and needs Thorough Investigation, which Tata Motors has not committed ,rather is finding faults in me and my driving - I probably would have driven close to 2 lakh Kms in the last 30 years of driving and by Gods Grace without any incident till date.

The Booster was replaced under warranty , however even after the replacement ( though claimed by the workshop, I really doubt if the same has been replaced or only repaired and refixed) the Brakes are failing.

The Car was damaged in the 5th brake failure. Tata Motors is simply maintaining " Car is perfectly OK " and not accepting my views " the Brakes fail " - trying to imply whatever happened is my apprehensions and the Damage is my mistakes.

Have been trying to involve top Tata officials, however they have not replied to a single mail inspite of forwarding close to 10-12 mails in the past 1 month. A junior officer at Gurgaon has finally started communicating and is ready to repair the Car at Tata Motors cost provided - I accept to give them in writing " the CAR is OK " , which I have declined, hence they have refused to repair the Car at their cost.

Initially this official committed the cost of repair will be ~ Rs.5-6,000.00 , however once I refused to accept and give anything in writing they refused to repair and at that point the charges explored from Autolinks - they have sent me an Estimate of Rs.20,500.00. One can visualize the way the manipulation is going on.

It is now becoming clear they are simply trying to Defend themselves and putting the entire mistake on my shoulders - my question raised to Tata Motors is still not Answered - when we try to even take care of any item bought for few thousand Rs, why would I, damage my car worth Rs.5. Lakh, that too with my family on a highway.

I, assume it would be appropriate if this mail is sent to friends , families so as they are aware of the Car and its deficiency and decide to purchase this car only if they are wanting to RISK their Life and their Beloved loved ones

This I, am not wanting to get into any confrontation , however since Tata's are not ready to accept the Deficiency and work on it I, felt my duty to inform the public at large to know about my experience.

Kindly forward this mail to all your friends and family for their information and evaluation.

QUETTA - Pakistan-based Hindu community has expressed its reservations over construction of a dam near historic Hinglaj Mata temple in Lasbela disrict of Balochistan.
Chairman WAPDA Shakeel Durrani assured the community members that Hingol dam would be constructed only after removing all their reservations.
A high powered delegation comprising Chairman WAPDA, Speaker Balochistan Assembly Aslam Bhootani, Chief Secretary Nasir Mehmood Khosa and representatives of Hindu community in Sindh and Balochistan visited the site of the proposed Hingol dam on Sunday.
The representatives of the Hindu community had expressed their reservations that the Hingol dam planned to be built along the costal highway would submerge their historic Hinglaj Mata temple and worshippers would have no way of accessing it.
The Balochistan Assembly had also adopted a resolution unanimously in this regard demanding that the plan of construction of Hingol dam should be abandoned.
However, Chairman WAPDA decided to visit the site of the dam along with representatives of the Hindu community to brief them about the ways and means to save the historic temple in the area, The Dawn reported.
WAPDA engineers and experts informed the members of the delegation through maps that they were making all possible efforts to built Hingol dam adopting measures to save the temple.
“Hingol dam would be not being constructed until apprehension and reservations of Hindu community about Hingal Mata are removed,” said Durrani. He added that he was also aware about the importance of the Hinglaj Mata temple.
Durrani informed that with the construction of Hingol dam around 90,000 acres of land would be irrigated in Lasbela district and the dam would also generate electricity that would be enough to meet the power requirements of the area.
The dam would be have the capacity of storing around 210,0000 acres feet water. (ANI)

Vegetarianism is the greatest gift of Hinduism to the world. It is such a pity that , ' proud ' Hindus cannot give up the taste of animal flesh

One man had a very close friend who had never yet come to visit his house again for a very long time. He was bewildered with it and asked his friend about the reason. His friend answered, "The last time I came to your house, you served me a cup of fine wine. When I raised up the cup of wine, suddenly I saw inside that cup a small snake.. I was very scared, nevertheless I still drank it. After drinking it, I felt very sick and terrible.

The man remembered the last time he served wine to him, on the living room's wall, there was hanged a bow decorated with snake motif. The big bow was bright in color. The small snake mentioned by his friend must be its reflection, he thought.

He brought a cup of wine to the living room and asked, "What did you see in this wine?" His friend answered, "The same thing I saw the last time I visited here." The man then explained to his friend what was actually that his friend was seeing. Soon afterwards, his friend felt relieved and all his illnesses disappeared completely.

Prejudice is all in your head. Prejudice creates what was not there to be there, the illness manifested through thoughts.
Rgds

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

God gave our first parents the food He designed that the race should eat. It was contrary to His plan to have the life of any creature taken. There was to be no death in Eden. The fruit of the trees in the garden was the food man's wants required. A benevolent Creator had given them evidences of His goodness and love in providing them with fruits‚ vegetables‚ grains‚ and nuts‚ and in causing to grow out of the ground every variety of trees for usefulness and beauty. It is only after sin that animals started to eat animals and man began to eat animals contrary to God's will.

Veg food

God gave man no permission to eat animal food until after the flood. Everything had been destroyed upon which man could subsist. The Lord permitted Noah to eat of the clean animals which he had taken with him into the ark. But animal food was not the healthiest article of food. Notably‚ with the introduction of meat into the diet‚ the recorded life-span of man drastically decreased after the flood. The average length of life before the flood was 912 years‚ whilst after‚ only 350 years. Successive generations after the flood degenerated more rapidly. Furthermore‚ God had given definite commands that any meat that was to be eaten was to be eaten without any fat and without any of the blood This is the tastiest part of the meat!

KILLAI (TN): Showcasing secular values in this remote village of TamilNadu, a devout Muslim couple have built a temple for Hindu Goddess Mariammanin the backyard of their house and conduct regular poojas, arousing interestand curiosity in this region, whichremains a citadel of communal harmony.It all started with a dream that M Bashirbi (50) had in her sleep and herhusband Mohammed Ali Jinnah (55) without any hesitation gave his fullbacking for building the small temple 10 years back in the backyard of theirthatched house in this town, nearChidambaram, about 250 km south of Chennai."We built the temple 10 years back after the Amman appeared in my wife'sdream. When she told me about this, I immediately accepted. I did notconsult anyone... for me all religions are the same," Jinnah, who runs a teashop, said.Bashiribi raised money by selling her jewels and through other means tobuild the temple. "We went to Kumbakonam, known for idol making, to purchasethe idols," she said.Since then Bashiribi has been conducting poojas and even holding annualfestivals when the utsav idol of the Goddess is taken around the town.The family doesn't find any contradictions in being Muslims and at the sametime tending to a Hindu Goddess. Though Jinnah has stopped offering namazand visits to the mosque for Friday prayers, his sons still offer namaz andattend Friday prayers.Such has been Bashiribi's reverence to the Goddess, she even has the pictureof the Mariamman tattooed on one of her hands.

Sometimes I wonder who am i, where am I, what for are we living. Arnt we just running in our life for nothing. Just we are running for what. Can someone answer what is real life. The whole life seems to be a lie. A mirage. We think once we achive money we will be successful, at times we think let me accomplish this then I am satisfied but then the end never comes. We set more higher goals for them. The people who have money power and fame and also everything in life are also not happy. Can anyone answer it for me.

I have thought enough and thinking even today, why did we come into this world. What will we accomplish being in this world.

GOD

My God was living with me

He lived me yesterday

And today he died, in full bloom of his youth

They say it was murder but I suspect sucide

For he could not answer his own questions.

Quote from Swami Vivekanand

LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ALL.
GIVE UP ALL IDEA OF EGOISM,
AND ENTERTAIN NO SECTARIAN VIEWS.
USELESS WRANGLING IS A GREAT SIN.
BY BEING PLEASANT ALWAYS
AND SMILING, IT TAKES YOU NEARER
TO GOD, NEARER THAN ANY PRAYER.
(Swami Vivekanand)

selfish

UNSELFISHNESS IS THE TEST OF RELIGION.
HE WHO HAS MORE OF THIS UNSELFISHNESS
IS MORE SPIRITUAL AND NEARER TO SIVA.
AND IF A MAN IS SELFISH, EVEN THOUGH
HE HAS VISITED ALL THE TEMPLES,
SEEN ALL THE PLACES OF PILGRIMAGE,
AND PAINTED HIMSELF LIKE A LEOPARD,
HE IS STILL FURTHER OFF FROM SIVA.

Attitude

While we cannot control our thoughts, we can definitely influence them to be positive or negative through our attitudes.

How did India gets its name

Bharat's name is not derived out of King Bharath. Bha means knowledge/ Light and rat means to be involved. Hence the term Bharat conveys the meaning of a country which is involved in the pursuit of Knowledge. Of course, we had a King by name Bharat but that is nothing to do with the country's name

terrrorism

Now we should talk to Pakistan about combating terrorism. The world would realise what we have been feeling all the while.

Lok Sabha elections

These elections have been totaly unexpected and unpredictable. Congress has emerged as a single largest party and to tell you frankly it has got our country in the steering position. Hope the pace of growth is the same and it does not get slow

Who am I

I thought of creations as it is a very innovative word and has not end. I am a very thoughtful person looking for new ideas and would like to do somethings for the society. Anybody reading should give ideas for the doing something for the world so that we can save the world and our future generations.