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Knema attenuata   Myristicaceae Tapering Nutmeg,  Wild Nutmeg MAL: കാട്ടുജാതി  Kaattujaathi  ചെന്നെല്ലി  Chennelli  ചോരപത്രി  Chorapathri  ചോരപ്പൈൻ  Chorappayin  ചോരപ്പാലി  Chorappaali   KAN: Raktamara   MAR: Ranjayaphal  TAM: Curapattiri bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  axillary racemose  flower (good fragrance) diameter:05mm,  wild moisture shady streamside habitat, herb, dioecious tree, erect,  branches, hard woody stem,  12 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,  edible fruit tamarind with sour taste,  seed with aromatic red mace,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/knema-attenuata

Hydnocarpus alpinus Achariaceae Alpine Almond MAL: മലമരോട്ടി  Malamarotti  ആറ്റുചങ്കാല  Aattuchankala  വിളമരം  Vilamaram   KAN: Marathuthi  TAM: Arruccancalai  MAR: Kastel bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA   flower (good fragrance) diameter:03.5cm,  wild moisture streamside rock-crack shady  habitat, tree herb, erect, branches, hard woody stem,  07 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,  long lasting, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/hydnocarpus-alpinus

Gymnostachyum latifolium var. decurrens  Acanthaceae Winged Stalk Gymnostachyum bloomed  near Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist. Kerala  INDIA  axillary panicle racemose  flower (lite fragrance) diameter:03.5mm,  wild moisture streamside habitat, small shrub, herb, erect, branches, weak angular stem,  03 feet height, velvety,  leaves opposite ovate apex velvety,  annual,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/gymnostachyum-latifolium-var-decurrens

Rotula aquatica  Boraginaceae Rotula  MAL: കല്ലൂർവഞ്ചി  Kallurvanchi   HIN: Pashanabhed   KAN: Paashaanabheda   MAR: Machim   SAN: Ashmahabhedah   TAM: Ceppunerinji   TEL: Pashanabhedi bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist. Kerala  INDIA   terminal racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:10mm,  wild moisture sandy river  habitat, herb, shrub, erect,  purple hairy branches,  hard stem 02 inches base diameter,  velvety leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,  perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/rotula-aquatica

Combretum latifolium  Combretaceae Large-leaved Climbing Bushwillow MAL: മഞ്ഞൾവള്ളി  Manjalvalli   KAN: Kojambeballi   MAR: Mothapiluk bloomed near  Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi)  Kerala INDIA   axillary spike racemose  flower (good fragrance) diameter:02.5mm  inflorescence clustered,  wild moisture habitat,  herb, climbing,  branches, hard woody stem,  12 meter height,  leaves opposite ovate apex glossy simple,  long lasting, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/combretum-latifolium

Justicia santapaui   Acanthaceae Santapau's Justicia bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA,  panicle racemose  flower (good fragrance) size:2.5×1.5cm,  wild moisture shady riverside habitat, herb, shrub, erect, branches, weak green semi fleshy stem,  10 feet height,  leaves opposite ovate oblong apex glossy soft fleshy, perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/justicia-santapaui

Alpinia calcarata  (Zingiberaceae) Snap Ginger,  Cardamom Ginger,  Indian Ginger,  Lesser Galangal HIN: Kulanjan  KAN: Chikkadumparaasme  MAL: അരത്ത  Aratha,  ചിറ്റരത്ത  Chittaratha  കോലിഞ്ചി  Kolinchi   ORI: Toroni   SAN: Sugandhamoola   bloomed near  Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi)  Kerala INDIA   terminal inflorescence  flower (non fragrant) size:03.5x2cm,  wild moisture wasteland  habitat, herb, ginger erect obliquely clustered,  pseudostem,  rhizomes,  05 feet height,  leaves alternate lengthy  apex aromatic,  perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/alpinia-calcarata

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Weekly Knowledge 56 Canadian Ashram 03 Jul 1996  Canada GOD IS A THOROUGH BUSINESSMAN The Divine has given you all the small pleasures in the world, but has kept the bliss to Himself. To get the highest bliss you have to go to Him and Him alone. Don't be too smart with the Divine and try to fool Him. Most of your prayers and rituals are just attempts to trick the Divine. You try to give the least and get the maximum out of the Divine and He knows. He's an astute businessman; He will trick you even more. If you go underneath the carpet, He will go underneath the floor. Be sincere in your attempts. Do not try to outsmart the Divine. Once you get the bliss, then everything else is joyful. Without the bliss, joy in anything in the world will not stay. 🌸Jai Guru Dev🌸 साप्ताहिक ज्ञानपत्र ०५६ ३ जुलाई, १९९६ मॉन्ट्रियल आश्रम, कैनाडा ईश्वर एक कुशल व्यापारी है ईश्वर ने दुनिया की छोटी-छोटी सभी खुशियां तो तुम्हें दे दी है , लेकिन सच्चा आनंद अपने पास रख लिया है, और उस परम आनद को पाने के...

Knowledge Points From yesterday Mahasatsang With Gurudev At Mumbai (This is not word to word)* Vishwaas bhang na kare,  aur vishram (meditation) karte rahe Listen to music every day for 30 minutes. Music, puzzles, maths. Imaginative and practical both together. Meditation will give intuitive ability. Spirit is beyond gender. Face distracts you from knowing things created cravings and aversion. Spirit has no face. See everyone without face, advait knowledge will be experienced, all are chaitanya shakti. Meditation makes you active not reactive, it doesn’t take away your dynamism.

Barringtonia acutangula  Lecythidaceae Cut Nut,  Freshwater Mangrove,  Indian Putat,  Itchy Tree,  Small Indian Oak,  Wild Almond MAL: ആറ്റുപേഴ്  Aattupeezhu  നീർപേഴ്  Niirpeezhu   BEN: Hijal   HIN:Samundarphal   KAN: Holekovaumara   MAR: Dhatriphala  ORI: Hinjolo   SAN:Raktamanjara  TAM: Engkatampu   TEL: Kadapachettu  bloomed near  Paniyeli, Ernakulam Dist.,  Kerala INDIA   terminal spike pendulous racemose clustered  flower (good fragrance) diameter:05mm,  wild moisture rocky riverside or steaming  habitat, herb, tree, erect, branches, hard woody stem,  04 meters height,  rough silverish bark,  leaves alternate clustered, ovate, apex, hard,  semi glossy,  serrated margins, long lasting,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/barringtonia...

Suregada species  Euphorbiaceae bloomed near  Paniyeli, Ernakulam Dist.  Kerala INDIA   flower (good fragrance) diameter:05mm,  wild moisture riverside  habitat, herb, small tree, erect, branches, hard stem,  03 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate apex serrated margins glossy,  long lasting,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/suregada-species

Merremia hederacea  Convolvulaceae Ivy Woodrose MAL: കുഡീജിവള്ളി  Kudichivalli  MAN: Komalata   MAR: Hemali   TAM: Elikkatutalai bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  axillary racemose  flower (non fragrant) diameter:02.5cm,  wild moisture streamside habitat, herb, climbing,  branches, slender weak hairy rigid fleshy stem,  02.5 meters height,  leaves alternate heart shaped apex,  annual, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/merremia-hederacea

Isonandra lanceolata Sapotaceae MAL: വെള്ളപ്പാല  Vellappaala  TAM: Sirumottai   bloomed near  Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi)  Kerala INDIA  axillary racemose  flower (good fragrance) diameter:02mm,  wild moisture shady riverside habitat, herb, small tree, erect, branches, latex, hard woody stem,  04 meters height,  leaves alternate elliptic glossy simple wavy margins,  long lasting,  fruits edible fleshy sweet delicious orange colour,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/isonandra-lanceolata

Bidens pilosa   Asteraceae Beggar Tick,  Black-jack,  Cobbler’s Pegs,  Hairy Bidens,  Spanish Needle MAL: സ്നേഹക്കൂറ  Snehakkura  GUJ: Phutium   bloomed near Chellarkovil Waterfalls,  Kumily, Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  terminal panicle racemose flower (non fragrant) diameter:02.5cm,  wild moisture streamside sunlight  habitat, small shrub, herb, erect, branches, weak rigid stem,  02 feet height,  leaves opposite oblong apex serrated margins,  annual,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/bidens-pilosa

Laggera alata  Asteraceae Winged-Stem Laggera HIN: Lumra   KAN: Kuppegida bloomed near Ramakkalmedu, Thookkupalam,  Kumily, Idukki Dist.,  Kerala INDIA   axillary  flower (lite fragrance) diameter:01cm,  wild moisture sunlight sloppy habitat, herb, small shrub, erect, branches, semi-hard grooved velvety stem, 05 feet height,  leaves alternate ovate oblong serrated margins velvety lite aromatic,  perennial, Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/laggera-alata

Ludwigia octovalvis   Onagraceae False/Water/Swamp/Willow Primrose,  Wild Clove,  Mexican Primrose Willow,  Yellow Willow Herb MAL: Kaattukarayamapu  ASA: Bonjalakia  BEN: Banlavanga  HIN: Banlong   KAN: Kavakula   MAR: Panlavang   SAN: Bhulavangah  TAM: Kattukkirampu   TEL: Nirubaccala   bloomed near Chellarkovil Waterfalls, Kumily,  Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  axillary  flower (non fragrant) diameter:16mm,  wild moisture marshy streaming habitat, herb, small shrub, erect, branches, hard purple rigid stem, hairy,  04 feet height,  leaves alternate ovate apex hairy, perennial,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/ludwigia-octovalvis

Ludwigia peruviana   Onagraceae Peruvian Water Primrose MAL: കുളകരയാമ്പൂ Kulakarayamboo bloomed near  Paniyeli, Ernakulam Dist. Kerala INDIA   axillary  flower (non fragrant) diameter:03cm,  wild moisture rocky streamside habitat, herb, shrub erect, branches, hard flaked hairy stem, 02 meters height,  leaves alternate ovate oblong apex hairy,  perennial,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/ludwigia-peruviana

Ixora brachiata  Rubiaceae Western Ghats Ixora,  Torchwood Ixora MAL: മരചെത്തി  Marachethi   GUJ: Garbale  MAR: Raikura  TEL: Korivi  bloomed near  Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.  Kerala INDIA  terminal panicle inflorescence flower (good fragrance) diameter:02mm,  wild/cultivar moisture  habitat, herb, tree, erect, branches,  hard woody stem,  06 meters height,  leaves opposite elliptic apex simple glossy,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/ixora-brachiata