If you worship Him wholeheartedly and chant His name ceaselessly, you will experience His leelas.
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False Notions Most Of Us Think are True !!!!!
Up until the late 16th century, everyone “knew” that the sun and planets revolved around the Earth. Up until the late 19th century, epidemic illnesses such as cholera and the plague were “known” to be caused by a poisonous mist filled with particles from rotting things. Up until the early 20th century, the most common procedure performed by surgeons for thousands of years was bloodletting, because we “knew” that blood drained from the body balanced the whacky humors responsible for poor health. Well alrighty then.
But as misinformed as all that may sound now, our predecessors believed these “facts” with the same certainty that we believe that the Earth is round and hot fudge sundaes make us fat.
Living in a time of such dazzling science and technology, we stand firmly behind our beliefs … even if so much of what we think we know to be correct is actually wrong. Here are some of the more common misconceptions, ideas that may have started as wives’ tales or that came from a faulty study that was later proven wrong. Whatever the case may be, these facts are false.
1. Going out in the cold with a wet head will make you sick
“Put a hat on or you’ll catch your death of a cold,” screeches every micromanaging momma as her charges march off into the winter wonderland. But in numerous studiesaddressing the topic, people who are chilled are no more likely to get sick than those who were not. And a wet or dry head makes no difference. (But these tips can help youstop a cold before it starts.)
2. Vikings wore horned helmets
Is there anything more “Viking warrior” than a helmet fitted with horns? Nary a portrayal shows the seafaring Norse pirates without the iconic headgear. Alas, horned hats were not worn by the warriors. Although the style did exist in the region, they were only used for early ceremonial purposes and had largely faded out by the time of the Vikings. Several major misidentifications got the myth rolling, and by the time costume designers for Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen” put horned helmets on the singers in the late 19th century, there was no going back.
Is there anything more “Viking warrior” than a helmet fitted with horns? Nary a portrayal shows the seafaring Norse pirates without the iconic headgear. Alas, horned hats were not worn by the warriors. Although the style did exist in the region, they were only used for early ceremonial purposes and had largely faded out by the time of the Vikings. Several major misidentifications got the myth rolling, and by the time costume designers for Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen” put horned helmets on the singers in the late 19th century, there was no going back.
3. Sugar makes kids go bonkers
The Journal of the American Medical Association published a review of 23 studies on the subject of kids and sugar, the conclusion: Sugar doesn’t affect behavior. And it’s possible that it is the idea itself that is so ingrained as fact that it affects our perception. Case in point: In one study mothers were told that their sons had consumed a drink with a high sugar content. Although the boys had actually consumed sugar-free drinks, the mothers reported significantly higher levels of hyperactive behavior. That said, some scientists warn that sugar can make you dumb.
The Journal of the American Medical Association published a review of 23 studies on the subject of kids and sugar, the conclusion: Sugar doesn’t affect behavior. And it’s possible that it is the idea itself that is so ingrained as fact that it affects our perception. Case in point: In one study mothers were told that their sons had consumed a drink with a high sugar content. Although the boys had actually consumed sugar-free drinks, the mothers reported significantly higher levels of hyperactive behavior. That said, some scientists warn that sugar can make you dumb.
4. You lose most of your body heat through your head
Everyone knows that you lose somewhere around 98 percent of your body heat through your head, which is why you have to wear a hat in the cold. Except that you don’t. As reported in The New York Times and elsewhere, the amount of heat released by any part of the body depends mostly on the surface area — on a cold day you would lose more heat through an exposed leg or arm than a bare head.
Everyone knows that you lose somewhere around 98 percent of your body heat through your head, which is why you have to wear a hat in the cold. Except that you don’t. As reported in The New York Times and elsewhere, the amount of heat released by any part of the body depends mostly on the surface area — on a cold day you would lose more heat through an exposed leg or arm than a bare head.
5. You will get arthritis from cracking your knuckles
It seems reasonable, but it’s not true either. You will not get arthritis from cracking your knuckles. There is no evidence of such an association, and in limited studies performed there was no change in occurrence of arthritis between “habitual knuckle crackers” and “non crackers.” There have been several reports in medical literature that have linked knuckle cracking with injury of the ligaments surrounding the joint or dislocation of the tendons, but not arthritis.
It seems reasonable, but it’s not true either. You will not get arthritis from cracking your knuckles. There is no evidence of such an association, and in limited studies performed there was no change in occurrence of arthritis between “habitual knuckle crackers” and “non crackers.” There have been several reports in medical literature that have linked knuckle cracking with injury of the ligaments surrounding the joint or dislocation of the tendons, but not arthritis.
6. Napoleon was short
Napoleon’s height was once commonly given as 5 feet 2 inches, but many historianshave now given him extra height. He was 5 feet 2 inches using French units, but when converted into Imperial units, the kind we are accustomed to, he measured almost 5 feet 7 inches inches tall — which was actually slightly taller than average for a man in France at the time.
Napoleon’s height was once commonly given as 5 feet 2 inches, but many historianshave now given him extra height. He was 5 feet 2 inches using French units, but when converted into Imperial units, the kind we are accustomed to, he measured almost 5 feet 7 inches inches tall — which was actually slightly taller than average for a man in France at the time.
7. You have to stretch before exercise
Stretching before exercise is the main way to improve performance and avoid injury, everyone stretches … but researchers have been finding that it actually slows you down. Experts reveal that stretching before a run can result in a 5 percent reduction of efficiency; meanwhile, Italian researchers studying cyclists confirmed that stretching is counterproductive. Furthermore, there has never been sufficient scientific evidence that pre-exercise stretching reduces injury risk.
Stretching before exercise is the main way to improve performance and avoid injury, everyone stretches … but researchers have been finding that it actually slows you down. Experts reveal that stretching before a run can result in a 5 percent reduction of efficiency; meanwhile, Italian researchers studying cyclists confirmed that stretching is counterproductive. Furthermore, there has never been sufficient scientific evidence that pre-exercise stretching reduces injury risk.
8. Cholesterol in eggs is bad for the heart
The perceived association between dietary cholesterol and risk for coronary heart disease stems from dietary recommendations proposed in the 1960s that had little scientific evidence, other than the known association between saturated fat and cholesterol and animal studies where cholesterol was fed in amounts far exceeding normal intakes. Since then, study after study has found that dietary cholesterol (the cholesterol found in food) does not negatively raise your body’s cholesterol. It is theconsumption of saturated fat that is the demon here. So eat eggs, don’t eat steak.
The perceived association between dietary cholesterol and risk for coronary heart disease stems from dietary recommendations proposed in the 1960s that had little scientific evidence, other than the known association between saturated fat and cholesterol and animal studies where cholesterol was fed in amounts far exceeding normal intakes. Since then, study after study has found that dietary cholesterol (the cholesterol found in food) does not negatively raise your body’s cholesterol. It is theconsumption of saturated fat that is the demon here. So eat eggs, don’t eat steak.
9. Dogs age at seven years per one human year
Your 3-year-old dog is 21 years old in human years, right? Not according to experts. The general consensus is that dogs mature faster than humans, reaching the equivalent of 21 years in only two, and then aging slows down to more like four human years per year. “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan’s site recommends this way to calculate your dog’s human-age equivalent: Subtract two from the age, multiply that by four and add 21.
Your 3-year-old dog is 21 years old in human years, right? Not according to experts. The general consensus is that dogs mature faster than humans, reaching the equivalent of 21 years in only two, and then aging slows down to more like four human years per year. “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan’s site recommends this way to calculate your dog’s human-age equivalent: Subtract two from the age, multiply that by four and add 21.
10. George Washington had wooden teeth
Our first president starting losing his teeth in his 20s, but contrary to popular belief, his dentures were not made of wood. Although built-in toothpicks would have been handy, Washington had four sets of dentures that were made from gold, hippopotamus ivory, lead, and human and animal teeth (horse and donkey teeth were common components in the day). Also of note: The dentures had bolts to hold them together and springs to help them open, all the better to eat one of his favorite treats, Mary Washington’s seriously delicious gingerbread.
Our first president starting losing his teeth in his 20s, but contrary to popular belief, his dentures were not made of wood. Although built-in toothpicks would have been handy, Washington had four sets of dentures that were made from gold, hippopotamus ivory, lead, and human and animal teeth (horse and donkey teeth were common components in the day). Also of note: The dentures had bolts to hold them together and springs to help them open, all the better to eat one of his favorite treats, Mary Washington’s seriously delicious gingerbread.
source::::mother nature network
Natarajan
Message For The Day…Namasmarana Helps you For Purification Of Heart !!!
The three qualities (gunas) of the mind have to be transcended sequentially. Lethargy (Thamas) should be transformed into passionate activity (Rajas) and Rajas into serenity and poise (Sathwa) and finally into atributelessness. The Gunas bind the person and leave impressions. Thamas is like the worms that creep and crawl in offal. Rajas is like the fly that sits on foul and also good things. Sathwa is like the bee that visits only fragrant flowers. But all the three are drawn towards objects nonetheless. One should be free from all traces of attachment. When your heart is infested with flies and worms, the pesticide of Namasmarana (constant remembrance of the Name of the Lord) has to be used for disinfecting.
– Divine Discourse, Aug 15, 1964.
” Does God Exist ” ?!!!!
A young man who went overseas to study for quite a long time.
When he returned, he asked his parents to find him a religious scholar
or any expert who could answer his 3 Questions.
Finally, his parents were able to find a scholar.
Young man: Who are you? Can you answer my questions?
Scholar: I am one of God willing, I will be able to answer your questions.
Young man: Are you sure? A lot of Professors and experts were not able
to answer my questions.
Scholar: I will try my best, with the help of God .
Young Man: I have 3 questions:
1. Does God exist? If so, show me His shape.
2. What is fate?
3. If Devil was created from the fire, why at the end he will be
thrown to hell that is also created from fire. It certainly will not
hurt him at all, since Devil and the hell were created from fire. Did
God not think of it this far?
Suddenly, the Scholar slapped the young man’s face very hard. Young
Man(feeling pain): Why do you get angry at me?
Scholar: I am not angry. The slap is my answer to your three questions.
Young Man: I really don’t understand.
Scholar: How do you feel after I slapped you?
Young Man: Of course, I felt the pain.
Scholar: So do you believe that pain exists?
Young Man: Yes.
Scholar: Show me the shape of the pain!
Young Man: I cannot.
Scholar: That is my first answer. All of us feel God’s existence
without being able to see His shape… Last night, did you dream that
you will be slapped by me?
Young Man: No.
Scholar: Did you ever think that you will get a slap from me, today?
Young Man: No.
Scholar: That is fate my second answer…My hand that I used to slap
you, what is it created from?
Young Man: It is created from flesh.
Scholar: How about your face, what is it created from?
Young Man: Flesh.
Scholar: How do you feel after I slapped you?
Young Man: In pain.
Scholar: That’s it… this is my third answer, Even though Devil and also the hell were created from the fire, if God wants, if God willing , the hell will become a very painful place for devil.
source::::input from a friend of mine
Natarajan
Divine Image of The Day !!! Why Fear When I am HERE !!!
Quote of BABA:
Do not fear. I am myself there and guarding you and your family.
source:::: shirdi sai speaks…. H. Deepa
Natarajan
Message For The Day…Always Walk Towards Sun !!!
Quotes For The Weekend !!!!
My Grandfather used to say that once in your life time , you need a Doctor , a Lawyer , a Policeman AND a Preacher …
But every day…three times a day . you need a FARMER !!!
Modern medicine is a negation of health. It is not organised to serve human health !!! But only itself , as an institution.!!!
It makes more people sick than it heals !!!!
Do not judge anybody by appearnce.. A Rich heart may be hidden under a poor coat !!!
ALL Good things in our Life or either less expensive or Free !!!!
IF you do not control your mind , some one will !!!!
Worry is a misuse of thinking and imagination !!!!
SOURCE:::UNKNOWN
Natarajan
A to Z For Art Of Living !!!!
alphabets are so intelligently arranged, that
they show you the way of life….
“A”lways “B”e “C”ool.
“D”on’t have “E”go with “F”riends n Family.
“G”iveup “H”urting “I”ndividuals.
“J”ust “K”eep “L”oving “M”ankind.
“N”ever “O”mit “P”rayers.
“Q”uietly “R”emember God.
“S”peak “T”ruth.
“U”se “V”alid “W”ords.
“X”press “Y”our “Z”eal.
SOURCE :::::Unknown…
Natarajan
” It is None Of My Business ” !!!
Its none of my Business…!!!
“Well, then… Jesus said, give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give to God what belongs to God..” (Mark-12:17- Holy Bible)
I like this statement. It has many deep interpretations..
One of it (may be mine..) is that We are not expected to do everything come in our way; even you have expertise or wisdom… Let Caesar do his and let God…
I have two challenges for writing this piece..
One: Last week, we discussed about taking call of others if it is beneficial..this week, I am arguing that we don’t have to do others work..!! I am afraid of your comment.. “Oh come on Rafeeque, your views are contradictory..!!!”
Two: This thought is very subtle. I drafted this story about ten times in mind before typing…am I able to put it across explicitly???
Let me share a couple of incidents which implanted this thought in me..
Incident # 1: 2004 Summer, I was attending a Vigilance Course at the CBI Academy, Ghaziabad, New Delhi. It was part of my employment in AAI..Though I forgot the name of the gentleman who inaugurated the session, I got stumbled upon one of his statement.. “before starting any vigilance investigation, you must confirm whether, it requires a vigilance investigation or is it a case of a disciplinary inquiry to be conducted by HR Department. At the first instance, if you feel so, do not investigate the matter but send to HR in a sealed cover for necessary action..”
Point: It is not that a vigilance officer who is not capable of investigating a disciplinary matter (most of the time..it is overlapped.. ). Because it is not his business; some one else to carry it out…
Incident #2: I was sitting in a prestigious High Court of the country, waiting for my case to board. In Courts, (for my non-lawyer friends..) each Bench would be allocated a specific nature of cases. Eg: Service matters, Labour matters, Criminal matters, Company matters etc., It was a service matter bench presided by the Chief Justice (CJ) Bench.. CJ is well known and popular by his depth in law and pro-activeness. When a counsel started arguing his matter passionately, CJ interfered and asked..
“Counsel, is it a matter involved a labor issue?”
“Yes, Me Lord..a part of it.. may be…” the lawyer admitted.
“Well, then I don’t have to hear this case. Lets transfer this to the Labour Bench..”
Point, It does not mean that the Hon’ble CJ is not acquainted with Labour matters. Rather he is an expert and has delivered land mark judgments in labor cases when he presided over the labour bench.. What he made it clear that he is not supposed to hear that matter at that point of time; it is some one else’s work…
Suddenly, both of these incidents jointly took me to a wonderful wisdom…I enjoyed it as if I cracked a life secret…!!
“Mind your own business”
It is absolutely okay to say openly that “it is none of my business” (be careful about your tone.. you will be tempted to be harsh..!!)
Yes friends, knowingly or not, we undertake many of things which may be done by some one else.. perhaps, they may be sitting quietly and enjoying it.. this happens both in professional and personal life..
the major road block for saying no to others work is the fear that the other person may think that you are a duffer…!!! it may be construed as your weakness, ignorance, excuse etc.,
Let me borrow the well known management principle “Whose Monkeys are in your shoulder ”? please check..
Often, we take other’s monkeys on our shoulder..and complain..Oh God..I am stressed…what a work load..!!
Friends, if a Chief Justice, in open court, can declare that it is not my work, if senior bureaucrats of our country can return files on the ground of not his/her area of work..Why shouldn’t we..?
I tell you, I am practicing this technique for quite a long time. Hardly I was told to take it back..in most of the cases, it works well..because, the other person knows that it is his/her work..
I believe, human being, by design, is meant to do a specific area of work ….not all..otherwise, we wouldn’t have lot of ‘subject matter experts’ around us..
Remember..so far in my experience, no employee has been rewarded by any employer because he/she used to do others work..!!!
Please note: Doing others work as a favor… is an exception to this theory
So, please have a look at your shoulder..and ensure that only your monkeys are sitting there…
Have a great week ahead !!!!!
source:::: Reblogged from the post of my friend Rafeeque…
Natarajan
Message For The Day…Athma Vichara is the Practice Of Truth !!!
The first step in Self-Enquiry (Athma Vichara) is the practice of the truth that whatever gives you pain, gives pain to others and whatever gives you joy, gives joy to others. So do unto others as you would like them do unto you; desist from any act in relation to others, which, if done by them will cause you pain. Thus, a kind of reciprocal relationship will grow between you and others and gradually you reach the stage when your heart thrills with joy when others are joyful and shudders in pain when others are sad. This is not the kind of affection towards those who are dear to you or those who are your kith and kin. This sharing of joy and grief is automatic, immediate, and universal. It is a sign of great spiritual advance, the wave knows that it is part of the ocean; all the waves are but temporary manifestations of the sea and with the same taste of the ocean itself.
– Divine Discourse, Jul 25, 1958.
