விநாச காலம் விபரீத புத்தி….!!!

 

ஒரு பக்கம் சுவாதி, நந்தினி, வினுப்பிரியா கொலை மற்றும் தற்கொலை சம்பவங்கள் பீதியூட்டிக் கொண்டிருக்க மறுபக்கம் பெரிதாக கவனம் பெறாத இரண்டு சம்பவங்கள் மேலும் கவலை அளிக்கின்றன. ஒன்று கிரிக்கெட் பந்தை எடுத்துத் தராத காரணத்தால் 25 வயது அண்ணன் 16 வயதுத் தம்பியை கிரிக்கெட் மட்டையால் தலையில் அடித்ததில் தம்பி நினைவு தப்பிய நிலையில் மருத்துவமனையில் சேர்க்கப்பட்டு சிகிச்சை பலனளிக்காமல் பரிதாபமாக உயிரிழந்தார்,காவல்துறை தம்பியின் உயிரிழப்புக்கு காரணமான அண்ணனை கைது செய்திருக்கிறது இது நமது தமிழ்நாட்டில் உடையார்பாளையத்தில் நிகழ்ந்த துர்சம்பவம்.

மற்றொன்று அண்டை மாநிலமான ஆந்திராவின் பஞ்சாரா ஹில்ஸில் பள்ளி மாணவர்கள் இருவருக்கிடையே நிகழ்ந்தது. தனியார் பள்ளி ஒன்றின் மூன்றாம் வகுப்பு மாணவன் ஒருவன் ஒன்றாம் வகுப்பு மாணவனை அவனது அடிவயிற்றின் கீழ் பகுதியில் சரமாரியாக அடித்ததில் பாதிப்படைந்த சிறுவன் தொடர் சிகிச்சைக்குப் பின் குடல்பகுதியில் நோய் தொற்று ஏற்பட்டு சிகிச்சை பலனின்றி உயிரிழந்தான். இந்த இரண்டு சம்பவங்களும் கடந்த ஒரு வாரத்தில் ஓரிரு நாட்கள் இடைவெளியில் நடந்து முடிந்தவை.

இவை இரண்டிலும் நம்மை அச்சுறுத்தும் விஷயம் ஒன்றே! அண்ணனே சொந்த தம்பியை அடித்துக் கொல்வதும், தொடக்கப் பள்ளியைக் கூடத்தாண்டாத சிறுவன் ஒருவன் ஆத்திரத்தில் அவனை விட சிறியவன் ஒருவனை  சாகும் அளவுக்கு அடித்துத் துன்புறுத்துவதும் என்ன விதமான மனநிலை?! இங்கே குற்றவாளி யார்? அந்த இளைஞனா? சிறுவனா? அல்லது அவர்களின் வளர்ப்பு முறையா?

சாமானிய மனிதர்களுக்கு எப்போதாவது காலருகில் ஊறும் சிறு பூராணை அடித்துக் கொல்வதே உளவியல் ரீதியாகப் பெரும்பாடாக இருக்கிறது. உயிர்க்கொலை என்பது எப்பேற்பட்ட கொடூரம்! அறிந்தோ அறியாமலோ அந்த கொடூரத்தை நிகழ்த்திய பின் என்னென்ன பின் விளைவுகள் ஏற்படும் என்பதெல்லாம் அறியாத வயது அந்தச்சிறுவனுக்கு என்று எடுத்துக் கொண்டாலும் 25 வயது இளைஞனுக்குமா அறியாத வயது! மொத்தத்தில் மனித உயிரின் நேசமதிப்பீடுகளை பற்றி கொஞ்சமும் சிந்தனை இல்லாமல் இப்படிச் செய்ய முடிவது ’விநாச காலம் விபரீத புத்தி’ என்று தான் கூறமுடியும்.

இப்படியான விபரீதங்களுக்கு முதல் காரணம் பின்விளைவுகளை பற்றிய யோசனையின்மை. அடுத்த காரணம் பொறுப்பின்மை மூன்றாவதாக சுயநலம் மட்டுமே பேணிக்கொள்ள வழிகாட்டும் வளர்ப்பு முறை. இந்தச் சம்பவங்களின் பின்புலனாக இத்தனை காரணம் இருக்கிறது. இவற்றையெல்லாம் சரி செய்து கொள்ள யார் சொல்லித் தரக்கூடும்?! பெற்றோர்களும் ஆசிரியர்களும் தானே முதல் வரிசையில் இருக்கிறார்கள்.பிறகு தானே இந்த சமூகம் வருகிறது.

பெற்றோர்களாகிய நாம் என்ன செய்கிறோம்? விளையாடும் குழந்தைகள் விளையாட்டின் நடுவே சண்டையிட்டுக் கொண்டு வந்து புகார் கூறினால் எத்தனை பெற்றோர் நடுநிலைத் தன்மையில் அந்த விஷயத்தை கையாள்கிறோம்?! உண்மையைச் சொல்வதென்றால் ‘யாராவது உன்னை அடித்தால் பதிலுக்கு நீயும் அடி என்றோ’ ‘திட்டினால் நீயும் திட்டு’ என்றோ தான் இப்போதெல்லாம் பல பெற்றோர்கள் தங்கள் குழந்தைகளை வழிநடத்துகிறார்கள். இல்லையேல் இத்தனை வன்முறைக்கு அவசியமென்ன?

முதலில் நாம் நமது குழந்தைகளுக்கு எந்தச் செயலுக்கும் பின்னான விளைவுகளை பற்றி கற்றுக் கொடுத்தே வளர்க்க வேண்டும். ‘நீ உன் வகுப்பு ஆசிரியரை, தோழனை, நண்பர்களை அல்லது நீ இருக்கும் சூழலை வெறுக்கிறாயா? ஏன்? எதற்கு? என்று யோசித்து அதை நேர்மறையாக மாற்றிக்  கொள்ள வழி இருக்கிறதா என்று பார். அவர்கள் மேலுள்ள வெறுப்பை மாற்றவே முடியாது எனும் போது அடுத்த கட்டத்தைப் பற்றி எங்களிடம் கலந்து ஆலோசி. உடனடி வெறுப்போ,கோபமோ நிரந்தரத் தீர்வாகாது, உனக்காக நாங்கள் எப்போதும் உடனிருக்கிறோம் என்பதை மறந்து விடாதே’ எனும்படியான மனஉறுதியை நம் குழந்தைகளிடம் பதியச்செய்ய வேண்டும்.

இன்றைய தனிக்குடும்ப கலாச்சாரத்தில் பெரும்பாலான குழந்தைகளுக்கு இப்படியான மனஉறுதி நிச்சயம் தேவைப்படுகிறது. பல வீடுகளில் வேலைக்குப் போகும் பெற்றோர் வீடு திரும்பும் வரை குழந்தைகள் வேலையாட்களுடன் தனித்து விடப்படும் சூழல் நிலவுவதால் தன்னிஷ்டமாய்  முடிவெடுக்கும் குழந்தைகள் பெருகி வரும் காலம் இது. அவர்களுக்குத் தேவை வேலையாள் இல்லை பொறுப்பான ஒரு கண்காணிப்பாளர். கண்காணிக்கும் வேலையை பெற்றோரை விட, நயமாக திறம்பட வேறு யாரால் செய்ய முடியும்? ஆகவே நம் குழந்தைகளின் செயல்களுக்கு பொறுப்பேற்க கடமைப்பட்டுள்ள நாம் மட்டுமே அவர்களின் செயல்களைக் கண்காணிக்கவும் கடமைப்பட்டுள்ளோம் என்பதை மறக்கக் கூடாது.

அடுத்ததாக பொறுப்பின்மை; பொறுப்பு என்ற சொல்லை தமிழில் நாம் பல விதங்களில் பல பதங்களில் பயன்படுத்துகிறோம் .பொறுப்பு என்பது வெறும் சொல் மட்டுமே அல்ல அது ஓர் உணர்வு. உதாரணமாக மேல்மாடியில் இருந்து கொண்டு கீழ் நோக்கி குப்பையை  விட்டெறிந்தால் குப்பை  கீழே இருப்பவர்களின் தலையைப் பதம் பார்க்கும் என்று உணர்வது தான் பொறுப்பு. இந்தப் பொறுப்புணர்வு இருந்திருந்தால் அன்புக்குரிய சகோதரனை 25 வயது இளைஞன் கிரிக்கெட் மட்டையால் அடித்துக் கொன்றிருக்க மாட்டான்.முதலில் இந்த உணர்வு நம்மில் எத்தனை பேருக்கு இருக்கிறது?! நமக்குள் கேட்டுக் கொண்டாக வேண்டிய கேள்வி இது. இப்படியான உணர்வு நமக்குள் இருந்திருந்து அதை நமது குழந்தைகளுக்கு வலியுறுத்தி இருந்தால் குழந்தைகள் அர்த்தமற்ற விபரீத செயல்களில் ஈடுபட வாய்ப்பே இல்லை.

யாருக்கு என்ன கஷ்டம் வந்தால் நமக்கென்ன? நாம் சவுகரியமாக  இருக்கிறோமா அது போதும் என்று மட்டுமே நினைக்கும் மனப்பான்மை சுயநலமானது. குழந்தைகளிடம், இளைஞர்களிடம் இந்த மனப்பான்மை வளர்ந்தால் அது ’வீட்டுக்கும் கேடு நாட்டுக்கும் கேடு’. இன்றைய பெரும் விபரீதங்கள் பலவற்றிற்கு இந்த சுயநல மனப்பான்மையே அடிப்படை என்றால் பொய்யில்லை.ஆகவே கூடுமான வரையில் பெற்றோர்களும் சரி ஆசிரியர்களும் சரி தமது மாணவர்களிடையே பொறுப்புணர்வையும், பொதுநலத்தையும் வளர்த்தெடுத்தே ஆகவேண்டும்

முன்பெல்லாம் அரசுப்  பள்ளிகளில் நடுநிலைப் பள்ளி பிரிவில் ஒவ்வொரு நாளின் கடைசி வகுப்பிலும் நீதிக்கதைகள் போதிக்கப்பட்டன; இப்போதும் நீதிக்கதைகள் ’ஃலைப் ஸ்கில்’ என்ற பெயரில் பாடத்திட்டத்தில் உண்டு. ஆனால் இதை ஆசிரியர் தானே வகுப்பில் கதையாக  எடுத்துச் சொல்லி மாணவர்களுடனான சுவாரசியமான கலந்துரையாடலுடன் வகுப்பு முடிகிறதா என்றால் அது சந்தேகத்திற்கிடமானது. இந்தப் புத்தகங்களை மாணவர்கள் தாங்களே படித்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டியது தான் எனும் நிலை.

பெரும்பான்மை மாணவர்கள் நீதிக்கதைகளைப் படிப்பதாக தெரியவில்லை. அவர்கள் பாடங்களைப் படிப்பதோடு போட்டித் தேர்வுகளுக்கான தயாரிப்புகள் ஆறாம் வகுப்பிலிருந்தே ஐ,ஐ,டி நுழைவுத் தேர்வுக்கான தயாரிப்புகள் என்று ஓய்வே இல்லாமல் ஓடிக்கொண்டு இருக்கிறார்கள் கொஞ்சம் நேரம் கிடைத்தாலும் வீடியோ கேம்ஸ், கார்ட்டூன் நெட்ஒர்க் என்று தான் மனம் போகிறதே தவிர போதுமான வாசிப்பு பழக்கம் இல்லை என்பதே நிஜம்.

படிப்பு முக்கியம் தான் ஆனால் அதை விட முக்கியம் பண்பு. அதை நீதிக்கதைகளால் மட்டுமே போதிக்க முடியும் எனில் பள்ளிகள் அதற்காக ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் தனி வகுப்புகளை நடத்தினாலும் தவறில்லையே. ஒன்று பள்ளியிலிருந்து ஆரம்பிக்க வேண்டும் இல்லையேல் வீட்டிலிருந்து  ஆரம்பிக்கலாம். ஒவ்வொரு  இரவையும் நமது  புராண, இதிகாச, பஞ்ச தந்திர, ஜாதக நீதிக்கதைகள் கதைகள் மூலம் குழந்தைகளுக்கான அருமையான  இரவாக நாம் ஏன் மாற்றக்கூடாது? இதிகாசங்களும் புராணங்களும் சிலருக்கு நம்பிக்கை தரவில்லை எனில் தவறே இல்லை காலத்திற்கு ஏற்றவாறு  புதிய நீதிக்கதைகளை நாமே ஏன் உருவாக்கக் கூடாது?!

அதற்கெல்லாம் நேரமில்லை எனில் நஷ்டம் நமக்குத் தான் எல்லோருக்கும் அவரவர் வேலை பெரிதே, ஆனால் இந்த நாட்டுக்கும் நமது வீட்டிற்கும் பொறாமை, காழ்ப்புணர்ச்சி, குரோதம், தீவிரவாதம்  போன்ற நஞ்சு ஊட்டப்படாத  மனம் கொண்ட இளம் சமுதாயத்தினர் தேவை எனில் நாம் அவர்கள் நலனுக்காக கொஞ்சம் நேரம் ஒதுக்கியே ஆக வேண்டும்.

தனிமை உணர்வும், நல்லது எது? கெட்டது எது? எனும் பாகுபாடு காணமுடியா குழப்பமும் குழந்தைகளை அணுகாமல் அவர்களைப் பாதுகாப்பது பெற்றோரின் கடமை ஆசிரியர்கள் அவர்களுக்குத் துணை நிற்பார்களாக!

Source……..By கார்த்திகா வாசுதேவன் in http://www.dinamani.com

Natarajan

மூனுசுழி “ண” , ரெண்டுசுழி “ன” என்ன வித்தியாசம்…? தெரியுமா உங்களுக்கு ?

 

மூனுசுழி “ண” , ரெண்டுசுழி “ன” என்ன வித்தியாசம்?

படிக்காதவர்க்கும் நல்ல தமிழைக் கற்றுத்தந்த
நடிகர்திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன்.
கண்ணப்பன் னு எழுதச்சொன்னா ஒருத்தன்
4சுழி 5சுழி போட்டானாம்!
என்னப்பா னு கேட்டதுக்கு அவன் கேட்டானாம்-
“தமிழ் வளரவே கூடாதாய்யா?
ரெண்டு சுழி மூனு சுழி இருக்கலாம்
4சுழி 5சுழி இருக்கக் கூடாதா?

தமிழ் எழுத்துகளில் –
ரெண்டுசுழி ன என்பதும் தவறு!
மூனுசுழி ண என்பதும் தவறு!

ண இதன் பெயர் டண்ணகரம்,
ன இதன் பெயர் றன்னகரம் என்பதே சரி.

மண்டபம், கொண்டாட்டம் – என எங்கெல்லாம் இந்த மூனு சுழி ணகர ஒற்றெழுத்து வருதோ, அதையடுத்து வர்ர உயிர்மெய் எழுத்து ட வர்க்க எழுத்தாகத்தான் இருக்கும். இதனால இதுக்கு டண்ணகரம் னு பேரு. (சொல்லிப் பாருங்களேன்?)

தென்றல், சென்றான் – என எங்கெல்லாம் இந்த ரெண்டு சுழி னகரஒற்றெழுத்து வருதோ, அதையடுத்து வர்ர உயிர்மெய் எழுத்து ற வர்க்க எழுத்தாகத்தான் இருக்கும். இதனால இதுக்கு றன்னகரம் னு பேரு. (சும்மா சொல்லிப்பாருங்க?)

இது ரெண்டும் என்றுமே மாறி வராது..
(இதுல கூட பாருங்களேன்? பிரியாத காதலர்கள் மாதிரிச் சேர்ந்து சேர்ந்தே வருகிறதப் பாருங்களேன்! இது புரியாம இதுகளை நாம பிரிச்சுடக் கூடாதுல்ல?)

வேற மாதிரி சொன்னா
இதுவும் வர்க்க ஒற்றுமைதான்!
(வர்க்க எழுத்து-ன்னா,
சேர்ந்து வர்ர எழுத்து! அவ்ளோதான்)

இந்தப் பெயரோடு (டண்ணகரம், றன்னகரம்)
இந்த ண, ன எழுத்துகளை அறிந்து கொண்டால்
எழுத்துப் பிழையும் குறையும்.

எப்புடீ?

மண்டபமா? மன்டபமா? சந்தேகம் வந்தா…
பக்கத்துல ட இருக்கா,
அப்ப இங்க மூனு சுழி ண தான் வரும்.
ஏன்னா அது டண்ணகரம்.

கொன்றானா? கொண்றானா? சந்தேகம் வந்தா…
பக்கத்துல ற இருக்கா
அப்ப இங்க ரெண்டு சுழி ன தான் வரும்.
ஏன்னா அது றன்னகரம்.
என்று புரிந்து கொள்ளலாம்.

Source…..input from Facebook share

Natarajan

Beauty of English Language …!!!

 

Beauty of English language :

Professor Ernest Brennecke of Columbia is credited with inventing a sentence that can be made to have eight different meanings by placing ONE WORD in all possible positions in the sentence:
“I hit him in the eye yesterday.”

The word is “ONLY”.

The Message:

1. ONLY I hit him in the eye yesterday. (No one else did.)
2. I ONLY hit him in the eye yesterday. (Did not slap him.)
3. I hit ONLY him in the eye yesterday. (I did not hit others.)
4. I hit him ONLY in the eye yesterday (I did not hit outside the eye).
5. I hit him in ONLY the eye yesterday (Not other organs).
6. I hit him in the ONLY eye yesterday (He doesn’t have another eye).
7. I hit him in the eye ONLY yesterday (Not today).
8. I hit him in the eye yesterday ONLY (Did not wait for today).

This is the beauty and complexity of the English language.

Source …facebook share

Natarajan

Few commonly mispronounced words in English … !!!

 

20 commonly mispronounced English words!
In India most of our languages are pronounced differently at various places across our nation with their native slang. 
But very rarely we get info about the correct pronunciation of each word.
You can find 20 common words in this message.

20 commonly mispronounced English words!

If using English properly interests you, and you are afraid you might be mispronouncing some words, you can check this list of commonly mispronounced words…

  1. Cabin: This word for a private office area is often heard mispronounced as kay-bin. It should be pronounced as Cab-in(cab as in taxicab). In offices around the country you can find people at all levels using this massive distortion, but once you get used to the proper spelling it’s an easy transition. 
  2. Data: should be day-ta not daa-taa which is also usually heard in offices. Surprisingly people from the IT sector and database consultants also sometimes also mispronounce this word which is so fundamental to their work.
  3. Dengue: This disease is pronounced as Deng-ee(pronunciation of ‘gee’ as in geese). It is not Deng-goo. People all over the world mispronounce this word – after all it is not indigenous to most of us. But there have been so many cases in India recently (unfortunately) that this is good to know.
  4. Dessert: It is pronounced dizz-urt, (pronunciation of u as in sun). You would order dessert at a restaurant. It sounds different from desert (with one s) which is the pronounced dez-ert (as in Thar desert).
  5. Bowl: It is pronounced bol (rhyming with pole). Not asba-ool which sounds very funny (and in fact sounds too much like bowel).
  6. Truth: It is pronounced true-th and not tru-th (long ‘oo’ not short ‘u’). The same actually goes for the word tooth (it’s not tu-th)
  7. Epitome: The correct pronunciation is ep-i-tummy, instead of what people, and again this is people everywhere, usually end up saying, epi-tome (rhyming with Rome).
  8. Executive: Should be pronounced eggs-eck-uh-tiv, notexe-cute-tiv which is commonly heard. If you especially want to be a top executive at a major corporation – saying this word correctly would seem quite important.
  9. Develop: The correct pronunciation is dih-vel-up, and not as day-vuh-lupp. Extending that to
  10. Pizza: The correct pronunciation is peed-zuh, (peed pronounced as in weed). And not pi-za.
  11. Wednesday: wen’s day is the correct way of saying the name of this day (the D is usually silent).
  12. Opposite: Instead of uh-pose-it it should be pronouncedawp-uh-zit. The emphasis is on the first syllable ‘opp’. The same goes for the word ‘opportunity’ which is notup-port-unity but awp-urt-tune-ity
  13. Biology: Once again, the first syllable ‘bi’ gets emphasis. Where we usually say bio-logy, it is instead more proper to say bai-awe-lojy. Other ‘ology’ words are the same – geology is jee-awe-logy, cosmology is cos-maw-logy, even the made-up word fakeology or phekologyshould be pronounced phek-awe-logy, not pheko-logy.
  14. Monk: It should be pronounced munk (rhyme with drunk). It is often mispronounced mawnk (rhyme with donk from donkey).
  15. Genre: The correct pronunciation has a soft j, like the French say it. jon-ruh, (j is the sound as in vision). It is often mispronounced as jen-ner.
  16. Quote: The correct pronunciation is kwo-te. It is often pronounced as coat.
  17. Salon: It should be pronounced as sa-lawn, (sa as in apple, lon as in John) It is often pronounced as suh-loon which is incorrect.
  18. Police: The correct pronunciation is puh-leece. It is often mispronounced as pu-liss. Like Chulbul Pandey is a pu-liss wallah.
  19. Gauge: The correct pronunciation is gay-j. It is often mispronounced as gauj.
  20. Pronunciation : Ironically, the word ‘pronunciation’ itself is often mispronounced as pro-noun-ciation (the second syllable should be ‘nun‘ not noun).


Interestingly, I read somewhere the only English word understood and used universally across the world is ‘taxi’. I wonder where that came from… but now you know wherever in the world you end up you will always be able to get a taxi.

In the meanwhile if you want to hear any of the pronunciations of these words my favourite website to listen to them is www.howjsay.com, a free online dictionary for English pronunciations.

Source……….input from a friend of mine

Natarajan

Make These Little Changes and Improve Your Life….

 

The hardest part of adopting a new habit is beginning a new routine to shape that habit. A new habit can take some 30 days to establish, but once it’s assimilated into your life, it’s extremely easy to keep up. Here are 16 changes that you can make to become a better person:

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1. Use words that encourage happiness

A good example of this is to watch how you reply when someone asks how you are. Instead of replying in a neutral fashion by saying “I’m fine”, or “I’m okay”, try saying: “I’m fabulous!”, or “I’m great!” If life has blessed you with many things to be happy about, then you should acknowledge that through your choice of words. It’s a basic universal truth that positivity only serves to breed more positivity, so be conscious of that.

2. Try something new every day

The first time we do or experience something can impact us so profoundly that it stays with us for the rest of our lives. Obviously this isn’t true for every single new thing we do or experience, but trying something new can open doors to life-changing opportunities.

3. Do something selfless every day

Life rewards you for the effort you put in. If you make a positive impact on someone else’s life, you also impact your own life in a positive way. See how you can make someone happier, or lessen their suffering. Being selfless is extremely rewarding, and once you get into the habit, you’ll be hooked.

The first time we do or experience something can impact us so profoundly that it stays with us for the rest of our lives. Obviously this isn’t true for every single new thing we do or experience, but trying something new can open doors to life-changing opportunities.

4. Learn and practice one new skill each day

Being self-reliant is crucial for being able to live a vital, healthy and productive life. If we don’t master a basic set of skills, then we don’t get to have a mastery over our own lives. Think of learning a new skill each day as taking the steps needed to turn yourself into a jack of all trades. And besides, learning new skills is fun.

5. Teach someone something new every day

Strengths and talents differ from one individual to another, so enlighten someone with your uniqueness each day. Take note of what people ask you for help with on a regular basis. Are you good at math? Are you very creative? Try devoting some time each day to teaching someone the thing or things that you’re good at.

6. Dedicate an hour a day to your passion

What is the one thing in life that makes you tick? It could be anything – spirituality, collecting things, fighting for a cause you believe in – the list is endless. Indulging your passion on a daily basis will bring lots of added happiness and meaning into your life.

7. Treat everyone nicely

Regardless of whether someone is rude to you or not, just reciprocate as nicely and calmly as you can. Doing so doesn’t imply that you’re a fake person – it’s indicative of your emotional maturity. Treat everyone as you wish to be treated, namely with kindness and respect. Do this consciously, and you’ll see how the negativity around you will dissipate as if it was never there in the first place.

8. Be as positive as you can

Think of optimism as something to be sown and harvested. No matter how bad a situation is, true success is being able to find an opportunity when it seems like nothing good can come of it. Failure is a blessing, because you can learn and grow from it. If life doesn’t give you what you want right now, that only means that there’s something better for you right around the corner.

9. Acknowledge the lesson you’ve learned from a bad situation

Life continuously gives you lessons – from the people you meet, to the things you encounter and the experiences you go through. Whether good or bad, you should always look for and acknowledge the lesson you have learned. Once you’ve done that, keep it in mind and apply it to better tackle a similar situation or experience in future.

10. Pay attention and enjoy your life as it happens

In life, the past has gone and no longer exists, whereas the future hasn’t arrived yet. If you think about it, the present is all you ever have. Everything you’ve ever done, everything you’ve ever been through, has led up to this present moment. Seeing as that present is all you ever have, you should try living your life accordingly!

11. Get rid of one thing a day for 30 days

De-cluttering is good for the soul. Try getting rid of one thing every day for 30 days, and you’ll feel a tangible internal change. It might not be easy letting go of things at first, but it’ll get better with practice. By getting rid of physical things you don’t need, you’re opening up room for newer, positive things – both physical and abstract – to come into your life.

12. Create something brand-new in 30 days or less

Fashioning something using your hands and your own ingenuity is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding things you can do in life. Use the next 30 days to create something of your choosing – just make sure that it’s something you actually care about so you don’t lose interest in it. Find something you love and let your imagination run wild.

13. Wake up 30 minutes earlier each morning

If you’re in a rush in the morning, you’re setting yourself up for a bad day, because you’ll be constantly chasing the time you’re trying to make up. Try getting up 30 minutes earlier, and save yourself speeding tickets, being late for work and other stresses you don’t need to be dealing with. Make a pact with yourself to do it for 30 days straight and see the difference that it makes.

14. Don’t tell a single lie in 30 days

We all tell little white lies, and naively think they’re harmless. The truth is that a lie is a lie, no matter how big or small. Avoid deceiving yourself and those around you, speak from the heart and speak the whole truth.

 

 

How You should Plan your Day …?

 

Did you know that according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), our body has its own energy clock? Also known as the Chinese Body Clock, it explains some of the most asked questions about our body. For instance, you may be curious to discover why your mood and energy levels fluctuate so much throughout the day? And why you sometimes tend to be less concentrated on your work than in other instances?

Without a doubt, our bodies do extraordinary things, but they are all built around cycles, controlled by the brain and defined by our sleeping and eating patterns. At different times of the day, the body has one organ which is at its energetic peak, and by knowing your energy clock well, you can help your body cope better.

The chart below illustrates the human energy body clock, showing the best times to eat, work, sleep and socialize. According to TCM, the body moves its energy concentration from one organ to another every 2 hours (as the chart indicates) with the organ opposite each time slot (12 hours ahead) being the one with the least energetic functioning during that time.

For a more detailed overview, this is how the Chinese Body Clock works.

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First of all, our body goes through 3 main cycles every day. These cycles are as follows:
1. Elimination Cycle (4am-12pm):

This is the time during which the body is getting rid of toxins – the reason behind the bad breath and sweaty skin we wake up with in the morning. During this period, it is recommended that we eat food that is easily digestible, such as raw produce, green juice, smoothies, etc.

2. Appropriation Cycle (12pm-8pm):

The body is most awake and active during this time of the day, and so is its digestion and metabolism. You may be feeling more hungry than usual during this  time period. If so, it is important to eat, even if it’s not during meal times.

3. Assimilation Cycle (8pm-4am):

At this time, the body is concentrating on the absorption of nutrients in order to revitalize cells and organs. It’s the perfect time for healing,rebuilding and renewing, and it’s recommended that dinner is taken right before this cycle.

As you have seen in the Human Body Energy Clock chart above, these cycles can be broken down even further, focusing more on the activity peaks of specific body organs.

Here’s what’s happening in every section of the clock and how you can help your body in the process.

• Between 3am and 5am:
While you are in a deep sleep, your body is focusing on the lungs and breathing, to make sure enough oxygen is filling your lungs, and entering your blood and nervous system. If you cough during this time, it probably means that your lungs are getting rid of toxins.
• Between 5am and 7am:
You are now in your elimination cycle, and your body is preparing thelarge intestine to eliminate toxins as soon as you wake up. If you’re up at this time, it is recommended that you drink 16+ oz of water to replace the lost liquid. At this point, opt for a brisk walk over sitting down while drinking a cup of coffee!

Between 7am and 9am:
Now, the energy focus moves to the stomach. You are likely to rise with a good appetite, after a long period of fasting throughout the night. Wake up and eat breakfast – make sure it contains fruit and protein to fill you with the nutrients you need to face the day.
• Between 9am and 11am:
After the stomach, come the pancreas and the spleen. During this time, these organs are processing your breakfast and converting it into energy. This energy becomes the fuel your cells need for your new day ahead.
• Between 11am and 1pm:
By now, the nutrients in your breakfast are being pumped around the body by the heart, and reaching out to all your body systems and organs through the circulatory system. Now is the right time to be with people and prepare yourself for another dose of nutrients, as energy levels start to decrease.

Between 1pm and 3pm:
The perfect time to eat lunch.  After doing this, many people feel the need to take a nap to boost their energy for the rest of the day and take a break from the morning activities. Furthermore, your body is now working on the digestion of your lunch, focusing on the small intestine. This is also an ideal time for some peaceful meditation.
• Between 3pm and 5pm:
The focus now shifts to the bladder. At this time, it is recommended that you stay hydrated by drinking water or tea. It is also an excellent time to get some things done for the last time before your body prepares you for the evening.

• Between 5pm and 7pm:
Its time for the last main meal of the day – dinner. This shouldn’t be very big, but should be nutritious. Your body is concentrating on thekidneys now, to filter the body of any waste. It is also working on the lymphatic system to keep the body clear and in flow. Doing some physical movement would be a good idea – consider walking or stretching.

• Between 7pm and 9pm:
At this point of the day, your blood pressure is typically at its highest levels, and your body’s focus now shifts to the pericardium. The day is nearing its end, and it’s suitable to take this time to wind down and relax. One’s libido has very often reached its peak by now, so the engagement in intercourse is ideal at this time.
• Between 9pm and 11pm:
Your body is now focusing on the triple warmer and the endocrine system. At this time, you are least expected, or recommended, to eat. Preferably, one should continue to relax, while the body is working on its equilibrium and the replacements of enzymes used throughout the day. It’s also the ideal and easiest time to go to sleep.

• Between 11pm and 1am:
While you are sleeping, your body is focusing on the gallbladder. If you suffer from gallstones, then you might experience some pain during this time.
• Between 1am and 3am:
The liver is now at work. Your body is detoxifying itself by processing alcohol, chemicals, drugs, and poor diet, and eliminating the unwanted substances, cleansing your blood as a result.

Source…….www.ba-bamail.com

Natarajan

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வாரம் ஒரு கவிதை….” எப்படி மறப்பேன் …” ?

Brother-Anslem

எப்படி மறப்பேன் ?
………………
அன்பும்  அறிவும் பண்புடன் பாசமும்
 ஒன்றுக்கு  ஒன்று குறையாமல்
 என்றும் உன் மாணவன்   வாழ்வில் இருக்க
 அன்றே வழி காட்டிய ஆசான்  அய்யா  நீ !
 எப்படி மறப்பேன் நீ காட்டிய வழியை நான் ?
 பள்ளி கணக்கில் கூட்டலும் கழித்தலும் உண்டு
 ஆனால் நன்னெறி வாழ்க்கைக்   கணக்கில் கூட்டலும்
  பெருக்கலும்  மட்டுமே என்று   சொன்னவன் அய்யா நீ !
 உன் மாணவன் நான் …இன்றும் உன் மாணவன்தான் !
 எப்படி  மறப்பேன்  உன் பாடத்தை  நான் ?
 தமிழ் செய்யுள் பாடம் படிக்கும் நேரம்  …செய்ய முடியும்
 செய்யுள் ஒன்று உன்னாலும்  என்று சொல்லி நாலடி
 கவிதை பல என்னை எழுத வைத்து நீயும் நல்ல கவிஞன் ஆவாய்
 ஒருநாள் என்று நீ சொன்ன சமயம் விண்ணில் பறந்தேனே  நான் !
 எப்படி  மறப்பேன் உன்னை  நான் இன்று ?
 தினம் ஒரு திருக்குறள் கரும்பலகையில் எழுதி வாழ்க்கையின்
 நியதி என்னவென்று  உன் மாணவர்கள் மனதில் பதிய வைத்த
 ஒரு நல்ல ஆசிரியர்  நீ …இன்றும்  அதுவே என் வாழ்வின் மந்திரம் !
 எப்படி மறப்பேன் நான் என் வாழ்வை சிறக்க வைத்த உன்னை ?
Natarajan
My Kavithai published in http://www.dinamani.com  on 27th June 2016

From Digitally Illiterate to Networking Guru… Story of Mudassir Ansari, Chanderi Madhya Pradesh…

 

Mudassir Ansari had not seen a computer till he turned 18. Today, he uses technology to bring internet connectivity to rural India and empower thousands with digital literacy.

Coming from a long line of weavers, Mudassir Ansari grew up to the rhythmic clacking of handloom machines in his hometown of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. For the Ansari family, weaving was more than just a means to earn a living – it was a legacy shared with their children, generation after generation.

By the 1990s however, most of their machines fell silent. Globalisation and easy access to cheap, printed material meant that many weavers across India were out of work.

BIDDING GOODBYE TO A BYGONE ERA
In a bid to cope with the changing world around him, Mudassir’s father became a tourist guide. The family even went on to set up a phone booth. Despite this, making ends meet continued to be a challenge.

Thoughts of the future weighed heavily on Mudassir’s mind and he came to the conclusion that something radical had to be done to change the status quo: “I realised that every generation brings with it its own set of changes. If you don’t change with the times, you will be left behind.”

Providing for his family and securing their future gave Mudassir sleepless nights, till he hit upon a solution.

“I noticed that PCs were fast becoming an integral part of all aspects of life. From government and corporate offices to hospitals, schools and colleges, PCs were making their presence felt in all fields. I understood that if we didn’t make an attempt to learn computing, we would be confined to our small town and to our limited income. There would be no change and that would prove detrimental for the family. Learning how to use this device was our ticket to a better life,” he said.

“In the 1990s, knowing how to operate a computer was a big deal in our town, especially since there were no institutes or classes that imparted the skill. People who wished to learn computing had to travel to other cities and attend classes there. The nearest city was just 30 kilometres away but I had never been there. When I decided to learn how to work on a PC, my life changed,” he added.

Mudassir attended classes and, through continued practice, became proficient in using the PC.

“My father was overjoyed. He would tell everyone he met that his son knew how to use a PC. It became a sign of progress, of a higher social status even,” he recalled with a smile.

In 2006, confident about the value that owning a PC would add to his son’s life, Mudassir’s father bought him his very first computer. “We travelled all the way to Bhopal to buy the computer. It was the first time I had ever been to such a big city. Once again, I had technology to thank for helping me explore the world,” he said.

In 2009, the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), an NGO dedicated to promoting connectivity in rural India, set up an Internet Resource Centre in Chanderi.

Impressed by Mudassir’s hard work and resolve to learn how a computer works, the organisation took him in and began to instruct him. In addition to being trained in basic computer skills, he learnt about wireless networking.

After completing his training, Mudassir joined DEF as a networking engineer.

“In 2010, DEF decided to bring Wifi connectivity to Chanderi. I played an integral role in ensuring that the railway station, the hotels and numerous monuments became Wi-Fi zones. I was ecstatic to help the entire city get connectivity. We were among the first few cities in India to have this facility,” he said with justified pride. From thereon, there was no looking back for Mudassir.

“Guna, Shivpuri, Alwar, Nagaon, Sonapur…,” Mudassir rattled off the list of towns he had helped bring Internet connectivity to. To date, he has helped more than 50 towns and villages get online

His work doesn’t end with just ensuring connectivity either. “When we brought connectivity to a zilla in Madhya Pradesh, I helped set up a two-month course for the local women. I taught close to 2,500 rural women basic computing skills so that tomorrow they are able teach their children. My hope is that once they realise how important PCs are, regardless of their economic status, they will ensure their children learn basic computing. After all, it is a tool that can lift them out of poverty.”

In yet another village, Mudassir helped hire an instructor to impart computer training to 20 children:

“Today, ten of those children are using PCs to earn a living. These are girls who were not allowed to step out of the house, but now, working from the comfort of their homes, they are able to support their families. That’s something!”

In this day and age, when people have moved from desktops to portable computing devices like laptops, there are still places in India where people have never even seen a computer, much less worked on one. I get immense satisfaction from knowing I am able to introduce such people to this magic machine. When I see the joy on their faces, I know what I am doing is good,” he said.

PCs have brought a sea-change in Mudassir’s personal and professional life. “I did not study beyond the 12th standard and don’t have a university degree, so just based on my qualifications, my prospects for a job were limited. And yet, today, thanks to my computer skills, I am able to work as a networking engineer and earn more than Rs. 20,000 a month. I have also had the opportunity to lead a team of 20 engineers. Thanks to my job, I have even travelled to different parts of the country – remarkable considering I had not stepped out of the village until I turned 18!” exclaimed Mudassir.

The PC was also an invaluable tool for him to learn English.

“When I started working, I realised that all emails I received were in English. I didn’t like the idea of replying in Hindi, so I started using Google Translate. I would translate the mail that was sent to me, understand the context, and then compose a reply in Hindi. I’d then use Google Translate to translate it into English. That’s how I picked up English!” he revealed.

His success at work has translated to financial security for his entire family, “I am able to fund my younger brother’s education, and I am confident I will be able to give my three children access to quality education,” he added with satisfaction.

“If it weren’t for the PC, I would probably still be manning a small phone booth in a small town in a corner of the country,” concluded Mudassir.

Source…. Anandita Jumde in http://www.the betterindia.com

Natarajan

Have you heard of the word ” Lexophile ” ?

 

How a Class 7 Indian-Origin Girl in Texas Raised Rs. 13 Lakh to Distribute Free LED Bulbs in Delhi…?

 

This Class 7 student in the US raised funds to buy and distribute LED bulbs for free to poor people in India. This is the story of her determination to do something concrete for the future of the planet.

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“Small things can make a difference – provided all of us do our part. I am asking you to join me in the effort of replacing 77 crore incandescent bulbs in India with energy efficient LED bulbs. This will go a long way in reducing energy consumption and carbon emission along with the electricity bills of those who can least afford these bulbs. For the sake of India and for the sake of this planet, let’s all change our future, one bulb at a time.” – This is 13-year-old Meera Vashisht’s message to children of her age around the world.

An Indian-origin girl who was born and raised in the US and lives in Sugar Land, Texas, Meera will soon be in Delhi to distribute LED bulbs for free to those who cannot afford them.

Meera’s interest in the project came about when she was researching a project in school. She stumbled across a news article about the LED revolution in India. The Indian government is in the process of replacing 77 crore incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, as a part of the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme. She was intrigued to learn that simply changing a bulb at home can not only change the lives of people by offering increased energy savings, but reduce our carbon footprint as well.

Under the UJALA scheme, the Indian government is distributing LED bulbs across 16 states, in the price range of Rs. 75-95.

“But even at these subsidised rates, people belonging to the poorest sections of society would find it difficult to afford these bulbs,” Meera concluded.

“This was my moment of reckoning. After all those days when I had thought of doing something for India but didn’t know what to do, I suddenly discovered something that I could actually do and make a difference,” she wrote in an essay.

Meera’s first thought was to save her allowance money and send it to India as her contribution to the UJALA scheme. But that wouldn’t be enough she realized, so she thought of something else: “Let’s distribute the bulbs for free!” Her parents encouraged her to develop the idea further and it was then that she came up with the idea of a fundraiser.

She picked up a telephone directory and started writing letters to random people in the US, asking for help in making LED bulbs available to those who need them the most in India.

The challenge here was – why would anyone in the US want to fund something that was going on in India? But Meera was willing to take on this challenge. She told us – ‘The planet is one. We all share this planet. Whatever happens in India affects everyone. So let me try and draft this letter,’” says her mother Sunanda Vashisht, who works as a writer and columnist.

To everybody’s surprise, the first cheque arrived for Meera in just a few days, and the money kept coming in after that. Meera sent 500 letters and collected $ 2,000 (approximately Rs. 1,40,000) over the span of a year.

“In my letter, I explained why an LED revolution in India can save the whole planet and why we all should participate and contribute. I explained that a simple action of switching a light bulb in India could help achieve the goal of providing 24/7 electricity across the country. What most of us don’t understand is that electricity is empowerment. In rural areas it helps kids study after dusk, it helps ease the workload of people, it improves agricultural output, it helps set up small scale industries and connects remote areas with the world at large via the Internet and smartphones. This is empowerment in its truest sense and real democracy in action,” she wrote.

Now Meera had to find a way to reach those people who would need these bulbs the most. Sunanda contacted India’s Ministry of Power, informing them about Meera’s desire to visit and contribute to their mission, and the authorities were more than willing to help.

Sunanda and Meera will reach Delhi in the first week of July, and the Ministry will help them identify the underprivileged families that need these bulbs.

Meera’s father is an engineer and her family’s ancestral home is in Punjab. “We have family in India and we keep going back to visit them all the time. We are inculcating affection for India in Meera. She always says that she wants to work for people there,” says Sunanda. Through this distribution drive, Meera also wants to create awareness about the use of LED bulbs among people who might think that giving Rs. 75 for a bulb is a waste of money.

The teenager also stays connected to her roots through music and dance. She learns Hindustani classical vocal music and has been learning Bharat Natyam since she was four years old. Her grandfather’s passion for environmental causes has inspired Meera to work for the environment as well.

“He is an avid lover of nature, an artist, and an environmentalist. He is very considerate and compassionate. From him I have learnt to respect all life…I am so glad to be finally able to now come to India and make a contribution to the cause of cleaning the environment in a tangible way. I couldn’t be happier,” she says.

Here’s hoping this young environment enthusiast finds success in all her endeavours towards making the planet greener and more compassionate towards the less fortunate.


You can contact Sunanda by writing to her at sunanda_vashisht@yahoo.com.

Source….TanayaSingh in www. the betterindia .com

Natarajan