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Chapter 2 - Unveiling The Self  Day 29 Get over death through these different specific disciplines of life. If you are sick, take particular medicines or try particular mantras (Avidya) to get over that. However, that's not going to give you immortality or bliss or liberation, but it is essential.  When someone is sick, medicine is essential but when they are healthy, then they look forward to liberation, freedom, something higher. Achieve immortality by Vidya, higher knowledge. Both have relevance.  That's why here they (Rishis) say that the Manifest has its relevance and the Unmanifest has its own relevance. When an egg and a sperm join, they become a cell. One cell multiplies itself and becomes an embryo and that embryo when it grows bigger, knows where the eyes should develop, where the ears, where the heart should be and it is all different.  The texture of the eye is not the same as that of the nail, that of the nails is not the same as that of hair...

Chapter 2 - Unveiling The Self  Day 30 There are no physical bodies for the Devas, they are only bodies of light. And (where is) the path to them, where do they establish themselves? It is in the mantras, sounds. See, it is one electricity that has become light somewhere, has become air somewhere else.  The same electricity is producing air when the fan rotates, somewhere it produces sound and their functions are all different. One electricity provides all this. If you say, "I am only going to use electricity for lighting, not for air conditioning", then you lose something somewhere and miss the point.  Similarly, there is one infinite Being, the Self, and That is what you are, but in you there are differences as well, there is diversity. Your eyes cannot be your nose and that, in turn, cannot be your ear. The eyes can only perform the function of the eyes. The nose can only do the function of nose.  There are such differences inside you. This is Sambhuti and Asambhu...

Question - Gurudev, how do we come out of bad habits? These impressions keep coming to us again and again. Please guide? Gurudev Sri Sri - To come out of bad habits, do more pranayama. It also depends on the people we spend time with. If you have too much free time, bad habits come to your mind. If you engage yourself in serving the society, these bad habits will go by themselves.

Question - Gurudev, what is the significance of chanting the name of God? In Maharashtra, it is said that if one keeps chanting the name of Vittala with all his heart, he gets all the benefits of doing yoga. Gurudev Sri Sri - We do it every evening in satsang, anyway. We are chanting the name of the Divine. Yes, as you by keeping on doing japa (chanting) come to a state of ajapa (practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra), you become calm and go beyond the chant, and beyond the name into a state of Samadhi. This is called Bhaava Samadhi. Bhaav Samadhi is a part, an aspect that should also be practiced. But without knowledge, bhakti (devotion) does not mature. Knowledge and devotion should go together.

SHANKAPUSHPI 500MG TABLETS  Shankapushpi is a powerful rejuvenator mainly used for mental stimulation. It helps to counter mental fatigue, supports nervous system & mind and promotes a healthy sleep cycle. Key Benefits Helps in memory consolidation. Calms the mind and promotes clarity of thought. Reduces amnesia.  How to Use 1-2 tablets twice daily or as directed by your physician. Key Ingredients Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Net Weight : 500 mg

Tulsi/Basil  Tulsi grows in abundance throughout Bengal.  One can spot small tulsi plants in almost every household here. Scientifically named ‘Ocimum basilicum',  Tulsi or Basil is also known as Mishti Tulsi, Babui Tulsi, and Dulal Tulsi.  This widely loved culinary herb belongs to the family Lamiaceae (mints).  Tulsi is cultivated in different parts of southwest Bengal, though it can also grow in the wilds.  Tulsi has gained its English name ‘Basil’ from the Latin word ‘Basilius’, meaning ‘royal’ or ‘kingly’.  This name has its probable roots in the history of Tulsi being used in the production of high-quality perfumes that smelled quite royal. Tulsi is an erect branching herb, with the skin mostly smooth. Has long, oval, sharp, whole, slightly serrated, or lobed leaves with a cuneate base.  The sizes of these leaves range between 3 to 11 cm long. Tiny white-pink or purplish flowers bloom from the central inflorescence or spike, emer...

Solanum violaceum   Solanaceae Indian Nightshade,  Poison Berry,  Wild Indian Brinjal   MAL: പുത്തിരിചുണ്ട  Puthirichunda  ചെറുവഴുതിന  Cheruvazhuthina  ചെറുചുണ്ട  Cheruchunda  കാണ്ടമുള്ള്  Kandamullu   ASA: Titabhekuri  HIN: Kolsa  KAN: Kiriyagula   MAR: Chinchurdi   ORI: Tutuguno   SAN: Prachodini   TAM: Naymulli  TEL: Tellamulaka   bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA extra-axillary panicle racemose flower (non fragrant) diameter:02.5cm,  wild moisture misty wind non-shady sloppy hilly grassland habitat, herb, erect,  branches, hard stem,  05 feet height,  leaves alternate lobate thorny velvety apex,  perennial,  unripened fruits as veg,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu  *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/solanum-violaceum

Achyranthes bidentata  Amaranthaceae Chaff Flower,  Ox/Pig’s Knee MAL: പെരുംകടലാടി Perumkadalaadi   TAM: Nayuruvi   bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA terminal spike racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:04mm,  wild moisture sloppy sunlight habitat, herb, creeping/climbing, branches, weak rigid purple stem, 02 meters height,  leaves opposite ovate apex serrated margins,  perennial,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu  *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/achyranthes-bidentata

Richardia scabra  Rubiaceae Florida Pusley,  Rough Mexican Clover bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA terminal racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:02.5mm,  wild moisture sloppy non-shady misty grassland hill wind   habitat, herb, creeping, branches, weak fleshy rigid hairy stem,  05cm height,  leaves opposite ovate apex hairy,  annual,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/richardia-scabra

Clematis gouriana Ranunculaceae Gourian Clematis,  Indian Traveller’s Joy,  Java clematis   MAL: നികിടക്കൊടി  Nikitakkodi   ASA: Juilahara   GUJ: Morvel  HIN: Marorphali   KAN: Barijwaradaballi   MAR: Shendvel   SAN: Morata   TAM: Aattumeesaikodi   TEL: Pedutiva bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist., Kerala INDIA  axillary umbel racemose  flower (good fragrance) diameter:12mm,  wild moisture sunlight misty sloppy hill wind  habitat, herb, climbing,  branches, hard rigid stem,  03 meters height,  leaves opposite tripartite leaflets ovate oblong apex, perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu  *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/clematis-gouriana

Andrographis megamalayana  Acanthaceae MAL: നിലവേപ്പ്  Nilaveppu  കിരിയാത്ത  Kiriyatha   bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Kumily, Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  axillary/terminal racemose clustered  flower (lite fragrance) size:01.5×1cm,  wild moisture sloppy sunlight habitat, herb, creeping,  branches, velvety, weak fleshy rigid stem,  20cm height,  leaves opposite ovate oblong apex hairy bitterly,  annual,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/andrographis-megamalayana

Maesa indica  Primulaceae Wild Berry/Tea,  Wind Berry ASA: Machhpora  BEN: Ramjani  HIN: Kramighnaphal   KAN: Guddeharagi   MAL: കീരിതീ Keerithi കാട്ടുവിഴാൽ Kaattuvizhaal വണ്ണൻമരം Vannanmaram   MAR: Ataki   TAM: Periyaunni bloomed near Vannappuram, Idukki Dist., Kerala INDIA   axillary multi spiked racemose flower (good fragrance) diameter:02.5mm,  wild moisture sloppy misty grassland hill wind  habitat, herb, small tree, erect, branches, hard stem,  04 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate apex serrated margins simple lite glossy, long lasting, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/maesa-indica

Clinacanthus nutans  Acanthaceae Snake Grass,  Elephant's Trunk,  Alligator Flower MAL: വിഷമൂലി Vishamooli വിഷപച്ച Vishapacha  TAM: Vishanarayana pachilai bloomed near Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi) Kerala INDIA  terminal racemose  flower (non fragrant) size:03x0.3cm,  wild moisture shady wasteland habitat, herb, small shrub, erect, branches, semi-hard stem,  04 feet height,  leaves opposite soft oblong apex, perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/clinacanthus-nutans

Gamochaeta pensylvanica  Asteraceae Pennsylvania Cudweed,  Spoonleaf Purple Everlasting  HIN: Dhoodu  bloomed near Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA  axillary racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:02mm,  wild moisture  habitat, small shrub, herb, erect, branches,  weak fleshy hairy stem,  01 feet height,  leaves alternate oblong apex, annual, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu  *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/gamochaeta-pensylvanica

Hypoestes phyllostachya  Acanthaceae bloomed near Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA  axillary  flower (non fragrant) size:15×03×11mm,  wild/cultivar moisture misty grassland hill  habitat, herb, creeping,  branches, weak rigid  purple velvety stem,  01.5 feet height,  leaves opposite white/pink spots heart shaped hairy,  perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/hypoestes-phyllostachya

Solanum pseudocapsicum  Solanaceae Jerusalem Cherry,  Madeira Cherry,  Winter Cherry  bloomed near Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA  extra-axillary buds  flower (non fragrant) diameter:15mm,  wild/cultivar moisture  habitat, herb, small shrub, erect, branches, hard stem,  base black, velvety,  03 feet height,  leaves alternate ovate/oblong apex velvety,  perennial,  berries edible but lite toxic,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/solanum-pseudocapsicum