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” படித்து ரசித்தது… சிந்திக்கவும் ஒரு நொடி …” !!!

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உன்னை உயர்த்தும் 7 அதிசயம் ..!

1) ஏழ்மையிலும் நேர்மை
2) கோபத்திலும் பொறுமை
3) தோல்வியிலும் விடாமுயற்சி
4) வறுமையிலும் உதவிசெய்யும் மனம்
5) துன்பத்திலும் துணிவு
6) செலவத்திலும் எளிமை
7) பதவியிலும் பணிவு

வழிகாட்டும் ஏழு விஷயங்கள்

1) சிந்தித்து பேசவேண்டும்
2) உண்மையே பேசவேண்டும்
3) அன்பாக பேசவேண்டும்.
4) மெதுவாக பேசவேண்டும்
5) சமயம் அறிந்து பேசவேண்டும்
6) இனிமையாக பேசவேண்டும்
7) பேசாதிருக்க பழக வேண்டும்

நல்வாழ்வுக்கான ஏழு விஷயங்கள்

1) மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருக்க பழகுங்கள்
2) பரிசுத்தமாக சிரிக்ககற்று கொள்ளுங்கள்
3) பிறருக்கு உதவுங்கள்
4) யாரையும் வெறுக்காதீர்கள்
5) சுறுசுறுப்பாக இருங்கள்
6) தினமும் உற்சாகமாக வரவேற்கத்தயாராகுங்கள்
7) மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருக்க முயற்ச்சி மேற்கொள்ளுங்கள்

கவனிக்க ஏழு விஷயங்கள்

1) கவனி உன் வார்த்தைகளை
2) கவனி உன் செயல்களை
3) கவனி உன் எண்ணங்களை
4) கவனி உன் நடத்தையை
5) கவனி உன் இதயத்தை
6) கவனி உன் முதுகை
7) கவனி உன் வாழ்க்கையை

SOURCE:::: Unknown… Input from a friend of mine

Natarajan

JAN 14 2015

Message For the Day…”Get Rid of Evil Qualities Within You…Evil spirits Can not Harm You…”

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When Pandavas were in the forest, Krishna visited them. The brothers told Krishna that they took turns during nights to keep a vigil and control the activities of evil spirits and demons. Yuddhistra tried to dissuade Krishna from participating in sentry duty, but Krishna insisted. During the Lord’s turn, no evil spirit appeared. Then came Arjuna, and Krishna watched him from a distance. To Arjuna’s surprise, no evil spirit appeared while Krishna was there. Krishna later explained to Arjuna that evil spirits were only a reflection of one’s hatred and fear, and when one is free from these, no evil spirit would appear or do any harm. Krishna revealed that the Divine existed even in the so-called evil spirits and that if a person gets rid of the evil qualities within him, the evil spirits cannot do any harm. Your anger assumes the form of a demon. If you develop love, everything you confront will have the form of love.

Sathya Sai Baba

Kids are Kids… Even if They are Baby Elephants … !!!

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Baby Elephants That’ll Melt Your Heart…!!!

Baby animals are so cute and fun to look at, but there is one ‘baby’ that weighs more than most adult humans, has almost no fur to speak of and loves the mud, and despite these facts, the baby elephant is definitely one of the cutest of all baby animals!

So this post is all about these ‘little’ guys with great photos and also some fascinating information about the biggest land mammal.

baby elephants

An elephant calph is around 250 pounds or 115 kgs in weight when born. Females mature at about 11 years and stay in the group, while the males, which mature between 12 and 15, are usually expelled from the maternal herd.

Elephants are some of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Their brains weigh 5kg, much more than the brain of any other land animal. Their brains have more complex folds than all animals except whales, which is thought to be a major factor in their intellect. They commonly show grief, humor, compassion, cooperation, self-awareness, tool-use, playfulness, and excellent learning abilities.

An elephant in Korea surprised its zoo keepers by independently learning to mimic the commands they gave it by verbalizing on the end of its trunk, successfully learning 8 words and their context.

The elephant trunk, a specialized nose, is analogous to an octopus tentacle in terms of dexterity. It allows them a high degree of manipulation of objects and elephants are adept tool-users. Elephants have been taught to paint with their adroit trunks and produce some fascinating artwork. In captivity, elephants easily learn how to open simple locks and many master more complex ones, something impossible for most other animals due to a lack of dexterity and intellect.

Elephants in zoos have worked together to take advantage of this, by having many act as lookouts as another undoes the lock, or in one instance an elephant feigned injury as a distraction while another elephant helped the others escape. Once all the elephants were out, the distraction elephant climbed to its feet and ran for the door, surprising its tenders who had been unaware of the ruse.

Female elephants live in a herd of about 10 individuals lead by the most experienced matriarch, whereas the males are normally solitary and move from herd to herd. The females in each herd help each other find food and care for calves.

Adults do not lie down to sleep because of the excellent support their very straight legs give them. Elephants communicate within their herds or between herds many kilometers away mostly using sounds too low for human ears to perceive and by stamping their feet. Within their herds, elephants are believed to have the same or similar levels of cooperation as chimpanzees.

A young elephant must learn how to draw water up into its trunk and then pour it into its mouth.

Of all the elephant’s specialized features, the muscular trunk is the most remarkable it serves as a nose, a hand, an extra foot, a signaling device and a tool for gathering food, siphoning water, dusting, digging and a variety of other functions. Not only does the long trunk permit the elephant to reach as high as 23 feet, but it can also perform movements as delicate as picking berries or caressing a companion. It is capable, too, of powerful twisting and coiling movements used for tearing down trees or fighting.

An elephant herd is considered one of the most closely-knit societies of any animal, and a female will only leave it if she dies or is captured by humans. Males will leave the herd as they become adolescent, around the age of 12, and live in temporary ‘bachelor herds’ until they are mature and live alone.

An elephant female is fertile for only a few days each year. During this time, males will try to court her by using rituals involving various affectionate gestures and nuzzles. If she accepts one, she will respond with similar gestures and after 20 minutes or so of a courting ritual they will mate. If she conceives, she will be pregnant for 22 months, longer than any other land animal.

‘Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant; the only harmless great thing.‘

Source::::: John Donne in www.ba-bamail.com

Natarajan

Jan 14 2015

Meet 10 Super Senior Citizens of Our Times…. !!!

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What is the Secret to Longevity

More often than not, the oldest people in the world don’t even know they’ve earned the title unless the Guinness Book of Records’ people call to let them know, or a reporter comes a-calling. Undoubtedly, they carry with them years of experience and wisdom they can pass on to others. These are their secrets to longevity, by the ten oldest people in the world (2015).

10. Orma Slack (111 years, 10 months)

Orma was born on February 19, 1903 in Canada, just several months before Orville Wright flew the first airplane in history. She was 20 when the Great Depression started and 66 when humanity landed on the moon. Orma was a teacher and retired at the age of 64, then traveled the world with her husband (who passed away in 1988). She also volunteered at the Bellville hospital until she was 104, and only stopped because she could not find a ride to the hospital. Orma still enjoys life. Last year she went skiing.

Orma’s secret: “Ever since I was a child, the world did not change for better or worse. Things don’t change, so go with the flow. I’ve never done anything special to help me get to my age, but the secret may be my positive attitude to people and life. I don’t recall ever saying a bad thing about a neighbor, family member or a friend”.

9. Sakari Momoi (111 years, 11 months)

Sakari is the oldest living man in the world. Born on February 5th, 1903, Sakari worked his whole life as a teacher and later as a principal until reaching retirement. The Guinness Book of Records is currently verifying whether Mr. Momoi is also the oldest living man in history.

Momi’s secret: “I do not know the secret of my long life, I simply haven’t died yet. I used to always exercise, eat in moderation and never consumed alcohol, but that’s just my way of life, not some great secret.”

8. Johanna Klink (112 years)

Three months ago, Johanna officially became the oldest person in Germany. She has been married three times and has only one daughter (an uncommon thing for long-living people). Johanna has been living in a nursing home since 2004, but she is still healthy, both physically and mentally.

Johanna’s secret: “I feel great, like I’m 60 years old and just retired. My secret to a long life is a plain and light diet, and especially only using a few drops of oil or butter in the soups I make.”

7. Ethel Lang (114 years, 7 months)

Born on May 27, 1900, Ethel is the oldest person in England and the second-oldest person in Europe. She’s the only living Britton born during the reign of Queen Victoria. Ethel left school at the age of 13 and went working in a shirt factory, where she worked throughout WWI. Many of the relatives on her father’s side enjoyed a long life.

Ethel’s secret: “I’ve never smoked and barely touched any alcohol. I drink a lot of tea, cook my own food, even the bread. Ever since I can remember, I was always in motion and never gotten fat. I was always taking interest in people’s wellbeing and loved to go out and dance. Last time I danced was when I was 107.”

6. Violet Brown (114 years, 10 months)

Violet was born on March 10th of 1900, and still remembers the days she had to get up early in the morning and walk 3 miles barefoot to get her family water so she can get back home by 9am to go to school. This Jamaican lady says that: “Today’s youth don’t know how easy their lives are. They have plumbing in every home and buses going everywhere. Sometimes I think about the past and cry for all the hardships I had to endure”.

Violet’s secret: “These days I enjoy reading (without glasses) and reciting poetry. My secret to longevity is my faith in the good Lord and his commandments. If I have a message to share, it’s ‘Honor thy father and thy mother’. That’s probably the most important commandment.”

5. Emma Morano-Martinuzzi (115 years, 1 month)

Emma is the oldest person who had ever lived in Italy, and the last European born in the 19th-century (November 29th, 1899). Emma was only married for 11 years, but being a Catholic, she did not believe in divorce, so she only kicked her husband out of the house and remained married until he died in 1978. Their son died at six months, and Emma stayed in her marital home ever since.

Emma’s secret: “I never touched drugs and only drank brandy that I make at home. I eat three eggs every day and treat myself to chocolate sometimes, but mainly, I think it’s my positive thinking about the future that kept me alive for so long.”

4. Susannah Mushatt Jones (115 years, 6 months)

The 4th oldest person in the world and 3rd oldest person in the USA, Susannah was born on July 9th, 1988. Her grandfather was a freed slave who became a farmer, later run by her parents. Susannah did not want to be a farmer, so after finishing school in 1922, she decided she wanted to be a teacher. Sadly, her parents couldn’t afford to pay for her studies, so she moved to New York, got married and five years later got a divorce. Since then she has been living alone, and has been working as a nanny for $7 a week.

Susannah’s secret: “I visit the doctor only four times a year and don’t use any medication except for blood pressure medication. When I turned 100 I lost my eyesight to diabetes, but I refuse to take medication or have a surgery for it. My whole life I avoided cigarettes, alcohol, makeup and even hair dye. I get 10 hours of sleep every night and not being married also helps.”

3. Jeralean Talley (115 years, 7 months)

Jeralean is the 3rd oldest person in the world and the 2nd oldest person in the USA. She was born on May 23rd, 1899 and says she’s never driven a car since the first time she tried, when she accidentally used the wrong pedal, causing the car to reverse, which scared her. She’s not sorry about it.

Jeralean’s secret: “I never stop moving, and even today I keep my hands busy by knitting. I played bowling until I turned 104, but my legs have gotten weaker since then. I sometimes go fishing with my son-in-law and grandson and even caught seven fish last time. I only have one golden rule for life: Treat others as you would have them treat you.”

2. Gertrude Weaver (116 years, 6 months)

The oldest person in the USA and 2nd oldest person alive today was born on the 4th of July, 1898. Gertrude had four children, the only one still alive today is 93 years old. When Gertrude was 104, she moved to a nursing home, and despite not having any chronic diseases, her age is affecting her health. Despite that, she still leaves her room and enjoys the activities in the home.

Gertrude’s secret: “My secret is faith in God, hard work, loving everyone and always do as much as you can, and if you can’t, don’t do it.”

On her 116th birthday, Gertrude received a letter from President Barack Obama, informing her that from that point on, that day is official “Gertrude Day” in the USA.”

1. Misao Okawa (116 years, 10 months)

Misao Okawa is the oldest living person in the world, the oldest person in Asia and the only Japanese person born in the 19th-century that is still alive. At 102, Misao was still regularly exercising and was able to walk on her own until she was 110. These days she uses a wheelchair because she has a hard time keeping her balance, but insists on using the chair on her own and refuses to ask for help.

Misao’s secret: “The reasons I survived for so long are sushi and a good night’s sleep.”

So who knows, maybe we just need to eat more sushi and sleep well every night, and we’ll all be able to walk by the time we’re 110. Either way, the world’s oldest woman seems happy and full of life, which seems to be the main message of most of the people on this list, above all diets and such. So the secret to a long and happy life is just to be kind to yourself and to others.

SOURCE:::: http://www.ba-bamail.com

Natarajan

Jan 14 2015

” Invincible ” Morris….Oldest Living Australian Test Cricketer….Still Going Strong … !!!…

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The Hindu

Arthur Morris with his wife Judith. Photo: Dinakar

When Bradman was bowled for nought in his final Test at the Oval in 1948, Arthur Morris was at the other end and made 196 on what he called a ‘wet wicket’ in that innings.

At 92, Arthur Morris is the oldest living Australian Test cricketer. The former left-handed opener was named in Australia’s Test team of the century, and has his place among the golden greats.

On the Invincibles tour of England in 1948, he was incredible, scoring 696 runs . It was the only time in 20 years that the legendary Don Bradman was outscored in a series.

When Bradman was bowled for nought in his final Test at the Oval in 1948, Morris was at the other end. In fact, Morris made 196 on what he called a ‘wet wicket’ in that innings.

In the then world record chase of 404 in the earlier Test at Leeds, Morris (182) and Bradman (173 not out) starred for Australia on the final day.

It was a privilege to meet Morris and his kind wife Judith in their lovely home in Erina, a serene coastal town 85km from Sydney.

In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, Morris — his memory remarkably sharp — recalled his playing days.

Predictably, the focus was on Australia’s epic 1948 tour of England. And on Bradman’s dismissal in his final Test innings at the Oval. “There was silence in the ground when Eric Hollies bowled Bradman with a wrong ‘un. He had bowled a couple of leg-spinners earlier. The War was over, and the crowds in that series came to see Bradman play. They were stunned.”

Remembering one of the most gripping moments in cricketing history, Morris said “If it had happened today, if a bowler had got the wicket of such a batsman in his final Test, the fielders would have been all over him. But all that happened was Norman Yardley shouting from mid-on, ‘Jolly-well bowled Hollies.’ That was it.”

Morris said, “After the Test, Bradman gave a farewell speech. He also gave gifts to all his team members. We got cufflinks. It was emotional. There were some who jokingly told me that had I not got all those runs, they would have got to see Bradman bat in the second innings.”

The left-hander — with 3533 runs in 46 Tests — recalled Bradman speaking to him about his rich vein of form during the 1948 series, “He said, ‘I do not know how you do it, but keep doing it.’ Bradman used to play all his shots along the ground. I used to play a lot of lofted shots.”

Morris had fond memories of the Test at Leeds where Australia chased down 404 on the final day, after England had batted in the first session.

“Bradman had some problems against Denis Compton’s Chinaman bowling that day. He came to me and said, ‘Take him on, open him up.’ Then I played a lot of shots against Compton. We won the Test. In the morning, the English papers had said there was no way we could win the Test. This is where we got our satisfaction from,” he said.

On the Invincibles, Morris said, “We had strong batting, good bowling, and great characters. We had Miller, Lindwall, the wicketkeeper Tallon, my opening partner Sid Barnes, and of course, Bradman.”

He came up with some wonderful anecdotes too. “It was getting dark, and Sam Loxton spoke to the umpires to convince them. Then, he said to them, ‘I cannot see you, but can hear you!”

Morris reminisced, “Len Hutton was a fine opening batsman, but it was a tough day with Lindwall nipping the ball around. He got a single, got off strike, and said, ‘Cyril Washbrook (his partner) cannot get the ones!’ Good batsmen rotate the strike.”

A stylish top-order batsman, Morris believed batting was a lot about footwork. “You get back to go forward. You should have that little movement in your back leg to set it up. You cannot get committed on the front foot. Whether it is boxing or tennis, footwork is essential. As a batsman you have to dictate terms to the bowlers with your footwork, not allow them to dominate you.”

It was footwork that enabled Morris to be a terrific player on ‘wet pitches’ during the demanding days of uncovered pitches. A strong back-foot player, he hooked and cut the pacemen. “When you hook, you have to get inside the line of the ball. A lot of batsmen do not do it now.”

He faced several exceptional pace bowlers in his time. “Frank Tyson was fast, Statham was lively too. But Alec Bedser was the toughest. He was accurate and he moved the ball. In fact, Neil Harvey and I spoke about this some time back.”

Morris keeps in touch with Harvey — the only other surviving member of the Invincibles. “He lost his wife some time ago. I went to the funeral. We meet often.”

The Australian made a mention of the modern-day super bats too. “Even the mishits go for six. I had to whack the ball. We have to do with our records now.”

Morris leaves us with a nugget. “It used to take six weeks to England while travelling by sea. In 1948, Bombay was a stopover. But as Bradman looked out of the ship, he saw about ten thousand people outside wanting to see him. He never got out of the ship.”

Keywords: Australian cricket legends, Arthur Morris, Invincibles tour of England 1948

SOPURCE:::::S.Dinakar in http://www.the hindu.com

Natarajan

JAN 13 2015

ஸ்ரீ ரமண மஹரிஷி வாழ்வில் …” யாருக்கும் அனுமதி இல்லை …” !!!

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ரமணருக்கு முதுமையுடன் நோயும் சேர்ந்து உடல் மிக நலிந்திருந்த சமயம். ஆனால் எப்போதும் யாராவது அவரைத் தரிசிக்க வந்தவண்ணம் இருந்தனர். மருத்துவரோ கண்டிப்பாக ஒய்வு தேவை என்று கூறினார். குறைந்தபட்சம் மதியச் சாப்பாட்டுக்குப் பின் பகவான் சற்று ஒய்வு எடுக்கட்டும் என்று மிகுந்த நல்லெண்ணத்தோடு தீமானித்த நிர்வாகம் ஒரு போர்டு வைத்தது. ‘பகல் பன்னிரண்டு மணி முதல் இரண்டு மணி வரை யாருக்கும் அனுமதியில்லை’ என்று அதில் எழுதியிருந்தது.

சாப்பிடப் போயிருந்த பகவான் திரும்பி வந்தார். போர்டைப் பார்த்தார். பேசாமல் கூடத்துக்கு வெளியே உட்கார்ந்து விட்டார்.

‘பகவான் உள்ளே போகலாமே’ என்று மற்றவர்கள் கூறினர்.

‘யாருக்கும் அனுமதியில்லை என்று எழுதியிருக்கிறதே. அது நமக்கும் தானே’ என்று சொல்லிப் பகவான் எல்லோரையும் திகைக்க வைத்தார்.

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SOURCE:::: http://www.balhanuman.wordpress.com

Natarajan

Jan 13 2015

Ten Indian Villages That Set a Worthy Example for the Whole Country …

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LET US BE PROUD OF OUR COUNTRY. IT IS A PARTICIPATIVE ACHIEVEMENT.

Interesting to read about villages that are different.

10 Indian Villages That Set A Worthy Example For The Whole Country
November 12 , 2014

India, having an agro-based economy, depends the most on its villages for growth. Thegaon always has that distinct nostalgic charm that Indians alone can understand. Sarson ke khet, tea plantations, mud houses, clean air, charpaai, mitti, star-lit sky; these are just some of the happy things that we associate with life in an Indian village.
But unfortunately, that feeling is slowly waning. Poverty, lack of education, lack of sanitation, etc are the first associations that the media paints about Indian villages for our benefit.
Here’s a little fact: Gaons aren’t a bad place to live. In fact, some of them are way better than any metro. And these exemplary examples prove just that.

1. Mawlynnong – Asia’s cleanest village

Mawlynnong, a small village in Meghalaya, was awarded the prestigious tag of ‘Cleanest Village in Asia’ in 2003 by Discover India Magazine. Located at about 90kms from Shillong, the village offers a sky walk for you to take in the beauty as you explore it. According to visitors, you cannot find a single cigarette butt/plastic bag lying around there.

Source: Flickr

2. Punsari – The village with WiFi, CCTVs, AC classrooms and more

Punsari, located in Gujarat, puts most metros to shame. Funded by the Indian government and the village’s own funding model, Punsari is no NRI-blessed zone. The village also boasts of a mini-bus commute system and various other facilities. Believe it.
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Source: Dainik Bhaskar

3. Hiware Bazar – The village of 60 millionaires

Hiware Bazar, located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, has transformed from being a place fraught with issues to being possibly the richest village in India. The sole reason for this fairy-tale change is one man called Popatrao Pawar. He banned all addictive substances to minimize expense and encouraged the villagers to invest in rain-water harvesting, milch cattle, etc.
There are a record 60 millionaires in the village and barely any poor. From 168 Below Poverty Line families in 1995, Hiware Bazar now has just three. The villagers continue to strive to see a day when not one person is poor.

Source: Hiware Bazar

4. Dharnai – First fully solar-powered village

Dharnai, a village in Bihar, beat 30 years of darkness by developing its own solar-powered system for electricity. With the aid of Greenpeace, Dharnai declared itself anenery-independent village in July. Students no long need to limit their studies to the day time, women no longer limit themselves to stepping out in the day in this village of 2400 residents. Now if only cities could do the same, right?

Source: Greenpeace

5. Chappar – A village that distributes sweets when a girl is born

Chappar village in Haryana has a woman Sarpanch. But Neelam is no ordinarySarpanch. She made it her life’s mission to change the attitude of the villagers towards women, and she succeeded. Not only do the women of the village not wear theghunghat anymore, but despite Haryana being the state with the lowest girls ratio (an abysmal 877) in this village every newborn, regardless of his/her sex, is welcomed into the world with sweets and festivities.

Source: Youth Connect Mag

6. Korkrebellur – A village that really loves its birds

Korkrebellur, a small village in Karnataka, believes in the conservation of nature. While most other villages consider birds a nuisance because they harm crops, Kokrebellurboasts of rare species of birds that fly around and don’t even mind humans much. The villagers treat their winged compatriots as family and have even created an area for wounded birds to rest and heal. Wonderful, isn’t it?

Source: Flickr

7. Ballia – The village that beat arsenic poisoning with an indigenous method

Ballia village of Uttar Pradesh had an itchy problem to deal with. The water that the villagers were drinking contained arsenic, which causes serious skin problems and even physical deformation. What is arsenic, you ask? A harmless element on its own, but when combined with oxygen or water, it turns toxic.
Ironically, the village faced the problem after the government introduced many hand-pumps in the area for easy water access. The level at which the hand-pumps were dug led to excessive interaction between arsenic and water. When the villagers realised what had happened, instead of waiting for the government to act on it, they (physically) fixed their old wells and went back to an older, safer time. The best part? Even 95-year-old Dhanikram Verma joined in.

Source: The Better India

8. Pothanikkad – The village with a 100% literacy rate

Unsurprisingly in Kerala, Pothanikkad village was the first in the country to achieve a 100% literacy rate. Not only does the village boast of city-standard high-schools, but it also has primary schools and private schools. Guess the number of people the village has educated? Well, according to the 2001 census there are 17563 residents living in the village. The best part is that it answers the question.
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Source: Deokothamangalam

9. Bekkinakeri – The village that rid itself of open defecation by ‘greeting’ lota-bearers

Bekkinakeri village in Karnataka has redefined the point of wishing someone a ‘Good morning’. Frustrated with the practice of open defecation, the village council attempted to curb it by requesting people to not do so. When that didn’t work, they stationed themselves early morning near ‘popular’ defecation sites and wished every perpetrator a very good morning. The trick worked! Too embarrassed to go on with their business, the openly defecating population has now stopped the practice completely.

Source: World Bank

10. Shani Shingnapur – A village so safe that people don’t need doors

Shani Shingnapur, located in Maharashtra, is a village that defies every newspaper report you have ever read. Touted as the safest village in India, this place is known for its lack of doors to houses. Not just that, there is no police station in the village. And no, we are not making this up.
By the way, Shani Shingnapur has ‘broken’ another interesting record. The village has the country’s first lockless bank branch (UCO bank) now.

Source: Woman Planet

SOURCE:::: input from a friend of mine and www. scoop whoop .com

Natarajan

Janb 13 2015

Lip Smacking Breakfasts Across India !!!

January 12, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Indians love their food and the first meal of the day; breakfast- is not a hurried affair in India. We love our breakfast cooked and we can definitely boast of a large assortment of dishes. So let’s take you on a fabulous culinary journey across India. Here are 24 breakfasts from across the country that’ll definitely make you jump out of your bed at their very first sight!

1) Pesarattu Upma from Andhra Pradesh

Pesarattu Upma is a Moong dal dough crepe stuffed with Upma. It’s wholesome yet pretty light.

Source: Flickr

2) Tan and Changaang from Manipur

In Manipur, Tan and Changaang is the the most popular breakfast combination. Tan is a deep fried flatbread (puri) which is usually served with a pea dal. To wash it down, a cup of sweetened black tea, called Changaang is served along with Tan.

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3) Vegetable momos from Sikkim

Perfect for Sikkim’s cold weather, the hot momos are superbly delicious!

Source: Flickr

4) Mirchi Vada from Rajasthan

Rajasthani cuisine is a splendid array of colorful and spicy dishes. Mirchi vada is a highly popular street snack of Rajasthan, consumed in mostly in breakfast.

Source: Flickr

5) Aloo Paratha and yoghurt from Punjab

One of the most popular breakfast dishes throughout India, Aloo Parathas are finger-licking good and extremely filling. In Punjab they’re mostly served with yoghurt and lassi.

Source: wordpress.com

6) Chura Bhaja from Orissa

Chura Bhaja is a spicy breakfast that consists of thin rice flakes, handful of chopped onion, chopped ginger, chopped green chili, curry leaves and salt. It’s garnished with peanuts and is served piping hot.

Source: blogspot.com

7) Rice, chicken and green vegetables from Mizoram

The primary staple food of the Mizoram people is rice which they combine with green vegetables and chicken for breakfast.

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8) Misal from Maharashtra

Misal is spicy and delicious and a very popular breakfast or snack in Maharashtra.

9) Poha and Jalebi from Madhya Pradesh

The most famous breakfast in Indore is Poha with jalebi. A scrumptious combination.

Source: Flickr

10) Chilka Roti, Namkeen Pitha and Litti Chokha and ghungni from Jharkhand

This mouth-watering breakfast thali bursts with rich flavours.

Source: Flickr

11) Neer Dosa from Karnataka

It’s a paper thin, non-fermented dosa made with rice are best had fresh!

Source: Flickr

12) Jadoh and Doh Jem from Meghalaya

A rice and meat based Khasi delicacy from Meghalaya which is easily available in restaurants as well as road-side stalls.

Source: wordpress.com

13) Bhaturu with lassi from Himachal Pradesh

This is one unique recipe from Himachal. Bhaturu or Bhatooru is a kind of bread which is cooked by fermenting wheat flour.

Source: blogspot.com

14) Kashmiri bread with Sheer Chai from Kashmir

Kashmiri flatbread is a common breakfast in Kashmiri households and it is usually taken with Noon Chai or Sheer Chai.

Source: Flickr

15) Besan ki Masala Roti from Haryana

Gram flour rotis stuffed with mixed spices. It’s finger-licking good!

Source: Flickr

16) Bhaji-pao from Goa

In Goa there are a lot of Portuguese influences so pao or bread forms an essential part of Goan cuisine. In the context of breakfast, pao usually is consumed withbhaji which is a mashed up version of mixed vegetables in a tangy tomato sauce.

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17) Fara/Muthiya from Chattisgarh

Steamed rice rolls in white sauce. It’s one of the most popular breakfast of Chhattisgarh. It is usually served with mint chutney.

18) Sattu ke parathe from Bihar

Sattu (powdered gram or lentil) is an essential component of what has become the quintessential symbol of Bihari food. Sattu ke parathe are high in protein and give energy to sustain throughout the day.

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19) Jolpaan from Assam

It consists of a variety of rice like ground roasted rice (xandoh), flattened rice (chira), puffed rice (khoi/murmura), eaten along with curd (doi) and jaggery (goor). It is served with great fervour during the most popular festival called Bihu of Assamese culture.

Source: Flickr

20) Dhokla from Gujarat

Delicate and aromatic dhokla while originated in Gujarat, but it has found takers all across the country. It is made from gram flour and is a good blend of sour and sweet.

Source: Flickr

21) Puttu from Kerala

This is one of the most preferred breakfast in Kerala. Puttu consists of steamed cylinders of ground rice layered with coconut and served with banana.

Source: Flickr

22) Kachori with Aloo ki sabzi from Uttar Pradesh

A highly popular breakfast in Uttar Pradesh is kachori and aloo ki sabzi. Kachori is a round flattened ball made of fine flour which is deep fried. It’s stuffed with spices and is eaten with a tangy potato curry.

Source: Flickr

23) Idli, dosa, vada with sambar and chutney from Tamil Nadu

Idli is one of the most popular south Indian recipe all over the country. Extremely delicious, light, fluffy and nutritious, Idli is an ideal Breakfast dish. It is served with chutneys and sambar.

Source: Flickr

24) Luchi Aloo from West Bengal

There cannot be a Bengali breakfast without luchi which is eaten with aloo dom. It is absolutely divine.

Source: Flickr

SOURCE:::: Netra Agarwal in http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Natarajan

JAN 13 2015

Message For the Day…” A Story to Explain the Limitless Grace of God …”

January 12, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Everyone appreciated the wonderful way in which Parikshith sought the lap of the Lord and praised the steady faith he already attained. Yudhishtira was puzzled at the child’s act and requested Vyasa, the great sage, to explain. Vyasa said, “Yudhishtira! When this child was in the womb, the deadly arrow that Aswathama aimed at it to destroy it was about to hit its target. Lord Krishna entered the foetal home and saved it from destruction. This child has been eager to know who had saved him from within the womb. He started examining everyone to find out whether anyone had the same effulgence that he saw while a foetus in the womb. Today, when he saw that divine form with all its splendour, he went straight towards Him and prayed to be seated on His lap. The Lord too, immediately yielded to his prayer.” Yudhishtira then shed tears of joy and thankfulness to the limitless grace of the Lord.

Sathya Sai Baba

ஸ்ரீ ரமண மஹரிஷி வாழ்வில்…பிள்ளையாருக்கு வாழைப்பழம் , அணிலுக்கு முந்திரிப்பருப்பு …”

January 12, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

கே.என்.சாஸ்திரி என்பவர் ரமணரைப் பார்க்கப் போகும்போது கையில் ஒரு சீப்பு வாழைப்பழம் கொண்டுபோனார். போகும் வழியில் அருணாசலேஸ்வரர் கோவிலுக்குப் போனார். சீப்பிலிருந்து பழத்தைப் பிய்த்தெடுக்காமலே சாஸ்திரி ஒரு பழத்தை மட்டும் அங்கிருந்த பிள்ளையாருக்கு மனதாலே நிவேதனம் செய்தார்.

இறுதியில் அவர் பகவானைப் பார்த்து பழங்களைக் கொடுத்தார். அங்கிருந்த ஒரு சாது பழச்சீப்பை குகைக்குள் வைப்பதற்காக எடுத்துப் போகும் நேரம் பகவான் ‘ஒரு நிமிஷம், பிள்ளையாருக்குக் கொடுத்த பழத்தை நாம எடுத்துக்கலாம்’ என்று சொல்லி ஒரு பழத்தை வாங்கிக் கொண்டதும் சாஸ்திரியார் வியந்து போனார். எது தெரியாது பகவானுக்கு?

ஆச்ரமத்தின் கூடத்தில் இருக்கும் கட்டிலில் ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் சாய்ந்து அமர்ந்திருந்தார். வழக்கமாக அந்த நேரத்தில் வருகின்ற அணிற்பிள்ளைகள் வந்தன. சிறிதும் பயமின்றி ஸ்ரீ ரமணரின் மேனியில் ஏறியும் இறங்கியும் விளையாடின. ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் தமது அருகிலிருந்த டப்பாவைத் திறந்து பார்த்தபோது, அன்று முந்திரிப் பருப்புக்குப் பதிலாக அதில் வேர்க்கடலை இருந்தது. தினந்தோறும் அணில்கள் ஸ்ரீ ரமணரின் கையிலிருந்து முந்திரிப் பருப்பை வாங்கி உண்ணும். அவரே ஊட்டவும் செய்வதுண்டு.

இன்று வேர்க்கடலையை அவர் ஊட்டியதும் அணிற்பிள்ளைகள் அதை ஏற்க மறுத்தன. அது மட்டுமில்லாமல் முந்திரி கிடைக்காத கோபத்துடன் ‘கீச் கீச்’சென்று கத்திக் கொண்டே தாவித் தாவி அவருடைய உடம்பில் ஏறின. “வேர்க்கடலையைச் சாப்பிடுங்கள்” என்று குழந்தையைக் கெஞ்சுவதுபோல ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் அணிற் பிள்ளைகளைக் கொஞ்சினார். அவையோ தொட மறுத்தன. முந்திரிப்பருப்பு வேண்டும் என்பதுபோல அடம் பிடித்தன. ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் சமையலறையிலிருந்து முந்திரி இருந்தால் கொண்டு வருமாறு தொண்டர் கிருஷ்ணசாமியிடம் கூறினார்.

தொண்டர் சிறிதளவு முந்திரியைக் கொண்டுவந்து கொடுத்தார். “இவ்வளவுதான் இருக்கிறதா ?” என்றார் ஸ்ரீ ரமணர். தொண்டர், “பாயசத்திற்குப் போடணும்னு கொஞ்சம் வைத்திருக்கிறது” என்றார்.

“இந்தக் குழந்தைகள் எப்படி தவிக்கின்றன. போ போ. பாயசத்திற்கு முந்திரி போடணும்னு கட்டாயமில்லை” என்று ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் கோபமாகக் கூறியதும் தொண்டர் சமையலறையிலிருந்த முந்திரி முழுவதையும் கொண்டு வந்து கொடுத்தார். ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் ஆசையுடன் ஊட்ட, அணிற்பிள்ளைகள் சந்தோஷக்குரல்களுடன் உண்டபோது, ஸ்ரீ ரமணரின் வதனத்தில் கருணையொளி வீசியது.

மறுநாளே சென்னையிலிருந்து வந்த பக்தர் ஒருவர் ஸ்ரீ ரமணரிடம் இரண்டு பெரிய பொட்டலங்களில் முந்திரிப்பருப்பு கொண்டுவந்து, “அணிற்பிள்ளைகளுக்கு அளிப்பதற்காகவே கொண்டு வந்தேன்” என்றார். ஸ்ரீ ரமணர் அணிற்பிள்ளைகளுக்குத் தேவையானது கிடைத்ததில் ஆனந்தம் அடைந்தார்.

ஓம் நமோ பகவதே ஸ்ரீ ரமணாய!!

SOURCE:::: http://www.balhanuman.wordpress.com

Natarajan

Jan 12 2015