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Ranawara gold health benefits for diabetes. Ranawara is a well-known herb found in Sri Lanka and India. Ranawara is the Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) name for that herb. . Mature tea tree is the widely used English name for it.  Key Benefits Purifies Blood, and Detoxifies the body Ranawara flower tea is useful in sugar disorders Promotes mild diuretic actions Prevents disurea and renal calculi formation Promotes clear complexion and restore skin to its natural glow Regular use reduces body heat Other Benefits Eliminate bad body odors Control. Recipe:  Ranawara Tea (Herbal Tea from Sri Lanka) Wash and clean dried Ranawara flowers. In a pot add water together with Ranawara flowers. Boil in low flame until the water boils and liquid gets dark in colour. Serve this herbal tea as a hot drink with a piece of juggery. Reference  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089198311543&mibextid=ZbWKwL

My whole family and I were returning from the Bangalore Ashram after an Advance Course during Navratri in 2007. We got HIS darshan peacefully. We even visited Mysore during that trip. Before leaving for Ashram, I was still working with The Oberoi’s and was saving money to buy my first mobile phone with all features (like music, camera, GPRS).  After a few months, I managed to save up Rs.10000/- and went to shop for the mobile. I bought a handset of Rs.8500/- which was like the most expensive set in our whole dynasty. And I was on cloud 9, the proud owner of my multi featured handset. I kept flaunting it everywhere; at workplace, in satsangs, to my relatives, just everywhere. So at last after being Antarmukhi for 10 blissful days we left for Bangalore Airport. The flight was two hours late. Even though we had an extra heavy lunch in Ashram, we were still quite hungry so we had some patties. Then went for the security check and waited again in the lounge. The lounge was f...

Hodgsonia heteroclita Family:- Cucurbitaceae  Common Name:- Chinese Lard Seed Vernacular name:- Tattar(Nyishi) General_Information            Chinese lard seed or Tattar(nyishi) is a fast growing, very vigorous,large & climbing plant that can be upto 30m long & supporting itself on other plants by means of tendrils. The plant produces large edible seeds that are very rich in oil. Tribals of Arunachal Pradesh widely used this seeds as food in their traditional methods. It's mostly found in China & Chinese are very fond of it. The non-drying seed oil was previously obtained from wild-growing plants and has long been known in Europe as kadam oil or kayapang oil. edible_uses            Seeds are eaten by roasted or baked. It isvery pleasant and wholesome. They are often crushed and cooked with vegetables. The seeds are produced in a gourd-like fibrous fruit about the size of a coconut. The seed is up to...

Rhododendron ferrugineum  Common Name:- Rhododendron, Snow rose etc Family:- Ericaceae  Vernacular Name:- Tongrong Apong(Nyishi) description            Rhododendron ferrugineum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall and produces clusters of pinkish-red, bell-shaped flowers throughout the summer. The undersides of the leaves are covered in rust-brown spots, which give the species its scientific name. It can be widely seen over the high altitude of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest number of Rhododendron species among all the states of North East. Highest number of the species can be seen at Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.  #medicinal_value            Despite serious safety concerns, rusty-leaved rhododendron is used in combination with other herbs for painful conditions such as gout, muscle and joint pain (rheumatism), nerve pain (neuralgia), sciatica, face pain (trigem...

Dendrocnide sinuata  Family:- Urticaceae  Common Name:- Stinging tree, Nettle tree etc. Vernacular name:- Pud-Rungtey  General_Information            Dendrocnide sinuata is an evergreen shrub or a tree, usually growing up to 10 metres tall, but occasionally reaching up to 26 metres. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and hair wash. The bark is white and smooth with lenticellate blaze. Whitish. branchlets are terete (cylindrical and circular in cross section) with glandular stinging hairs. harmful_fact           Upon contact with skin the nettle causes a painful itch, hives, fever and chills, skin depressions and clamminess. Due to presence of formic acid, oxalic acid & tartaric acid. Medicinal_value            A decoction of the roots, combined with the leaves of a Schizostachyum species, is drunk as a remedy for swollen limbs. The leaves are ...

Red onion Ayurveda acharyas recommend onion in men’s health for erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and to increase sperm count and motility.  Reduce joint pain, acne, pimple, hair loss, and Dental caries This herb is known as Vajikarana Herb or best aphrodisiac. It helps to overcome erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, and motility. It is also useful in premature ejaculation and low libido. Eat raw onions regularly with dinner and drink a glass of hot water. This helps in the reduction of Medha dhatu or body fat. This wonder vegetable helps in the management of obesity. Ayurveda vaidya also opines that this wonder herb helps to reduce cholesterol. This wonder bulb also helps to rejuvenate the liver, normalize digestion, relieve constipation, and increase appetite. Hence it is very beneficial in piles (hemorrhoids), constipation, jaundice, and indigestion  its use in sciatica, arthritis, and other diseases which involve bones, joints, and the peripheral ...

GALIC The garlic we eat is a medicinal and nutritious food. Garlic, especially used to flavor food, is a medicine according to Ayurvedic medicine. Ancient greeks used to place this bulb on stones at crossroads as a supper for Hecate (Greek goddess of the three paths, guardian of the household, protector of everything newly born, and the goddess of witchcraft ). According to Pliny, garlic and onion were invoked as deities by the Egyptians while taking oaths. Garlic has been mentioned as a precious medicine in indigenous medicine and Ayurveda. For thousands of years, garlic has been used in the home of man as a medicine for many ailments. This can be used as food. So its benefits are even more. Garlic has been used for treatment especially in cases of heart attacks in the past. This is a pain reliever. Garlic is mentioned in Ayurveda as a medicine with elixir-like properties. All the tubers, leaves, flowers, stalks and seeds of garlic are taken for medicinal purposes. Accordi...

I had a drugstore and the shop was very crowded that day. I was giving medicines to the customers, when I saw an old lady standing under a tree at a little distance from the shop. When my eyes fell on that woman two to three times, I noticed she was continuously looking towards my shop. I kept giving medicines to the customers but I was also curious about the elderly lady, that why was she standing there and what was she looking at. When the customers were few, I handed over the shop counter to the boy working in my shop and went to the lady. I asked her, "What happened mother, do you want something? I have been seeing you standing here for a long time and it’s quite hot too, so I thought I should ask if you need something." The old lady was a littlehesitant to speak. Then she gathered some courage and started speaking, “Son, I have two sons. Both live in another city. Every summer vacation, they come with their kids to meet us.  But this time they have decided to take a vaca...

Real Wealth This is a Sufi Story. There was a Fakir who would sit under a tree and meditate. Every day, he used to watch a woodcutter come there, cut some wood and take it with him. One day he said to him, "Brother, you cut and collect wood all day long, and still it's not enough to earn two meals a day. Why don't you go a little further... There is a sandalwood forest ahead. If you cut wood one day, it will earn you enough for seven days." The poor woodcutter could not believe it because he thought no one else knew the forest as well as he did. He had spent his whole life chopping wood in the forest. Whereas this mystic kept sitting under the tree, what did he know? At first, he wasn't willing to accept, but then he came to the conclusion that what's the harm in checking? Who knows, he might be right! Then again, why would he even lie? He seemed like a calm and quiet man, happy in his own world. He had never even said anything before. So he decided to go and ...

Joy of Life Once, an emperor became very intrigued by a sage. The emperor used to ride around the kingdom on horseback at night, and would notice that sage every night. That sage used to sit under a tree and would be lost in his own world, sometimes playing the flute, sometimes dancing, sometimes humming a song, and sometimes, he would sit quietly and watch the stars in the sky. When the emperor rode out on horseback, he used to stop there to watch him. He would watch the sage enjoying himself for some time and then leave quietly. Gradually, he started getting so engrossed in watching that sage, that he would not even realize how much time had passed looking at him. The emperor would stand behind a bush and watch the sage having fun in silence. He was so lost in watching this fun, that he would himself return home entertained and refreshed. This had become a daily routine. One day, the emperor got overwhelmed to the point that he fell at the feet of the sage and said, "O Dear Sage...

When you look at the moon, or a colorful scene, or a waterfall, you say, “Oh, so beautiful”. There is a different sense of beauty. But if you look at something smaller, something you think you can possess, something you can take control over, a friend or a painting, or some other thing, your mind says, “I want to have it.”  In that beauty, there is feverishness, then the innocence dies and beauty doesn’t stay for very long. Why do children look so beautiful? From any country, anywhere on the planet, they are fresh as flowers. It is because their minds are clear like crystals, there is innocence in them.  Everyone appreciates the smile that comes from that innocence. There is beauty in it. You can become innocent only when you go inwards. Beauty is an inner phenomenon. Beauty is not in objects or people, not even in the eyes of the beholder. It lies in the heart of every person. - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji "Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dyna...

Weekly Knowledge 88 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 12 Feb 1997  USA BE LOVED You don't need to worry to maintain knowledge. When knowledge is lodged in you as wisdom, it will never leave you. Wisdom lodges itself in your heart. Make the Divine your Valentine (your sweet Beloved). This is the last thing to do and the first thing to do. Keep your heart in a safe place; it is too delicate. Events, small things make strong impressions on it. And you cannot find a better place than the Divine to keep your heart safe and your mind sane. When you keep your heart in the Divine, the moving time, the passing events, will not be able to touch it, will not create a scar. A precious stone needs a setting around it, gold or silver, to hold it and to wear it; so wisdom and knowledge are that setting around the heart which will hold it in the Divine. See the Divine in your Valentine and make the Divinity your Valentine (your sweet beloved). Just BE. . .and know that you are LOVED... That is ...

Benefits of Writing Sri Rama Jayam. 1008 Times ‘Sri Rama Jayam’ Mantra Writing You can write at any time of the day or on any day of the week Pl ensure your body is clean,you had your shower,bath. Your mind is clean and you are thinking of only Sri Rama when you write, that is the main objective of this writing.Do not watch TV and write just for the sake of writing it. It is of no use. How many times should we write each time or day? Start with writing 5 Times a day “Sri Rama Jayam” since we have 5 elements of the earth to be in sync. Date Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam Sri Rama Jayam There is no specific number of times you should write each time or day.You can write each time say multiples of 5 or 9 like 9-18-27-36-45-54-63-72-81-90-99-108.108 is a magical number Benefits of Writing Sri Rama Jayam The act of writing ‘Sri Rama Jayam’ is important and keep his thoughts while doing so, is more important than the script, language or number, though...

Day Panchang for Malaysia March 29, 2023 23, Chaitra Shukla Paksha, Ashtami 2080 Nala, Vikrama Samvata Malaysia 29 March 2023 Wednesday  Masik Durgashtami, Bhadra, Ravi Yoga, Aadal Yoga Sunrise 07:14 AMSunrise Sunset 07:22 PMSunset Moonrise 01:24 PMMoonrise Moonset 02:04 AM, Mar 30Moonset Panchang Tithi Ashtami upto 11:37 PMShukla Ashtami Nakshatra Ardra upto 10:37 PMArdra NavamiShukla Navami PunarvasuPunarvasu Yoga Shobhana upto 02:43 AM, Mar 30ⓘ Karana Vishti upto 10:31 AMⓘ Atigandaⓘ Bava upto 11:37 PMⓘ Weekday Budhawaraⓘ Balavaⓘ Paksha Shukla PakshaShukla Paksha     Lunar Month and Samvat Shaka Samvat 1945 Shobhakrit Chandramasa Chaitra - Purnimanta Vikram Samvat 2080 Nala Chaitra - Amanta Gujarati Samvat 2079 Aananda     Rashi and Nakshatra Moonsign MithunaMithuna Nakshatra Pada Ardra upto 09:17 AMSecond Nakshatra Pada Sunsign MeenaMeena Ardra upto 03:56 PMThird Nakshatra Pada Surya Nakshatra Uttara BhadrapadaUttara Bhadrapada Ardra up...

Sri Rama Navami 2023 Introduction to Sri Rama Navami Rama Navami, the 9th day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon or bright fortnight) in the Tamil month of Chithirai (Mar- Apr), is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Rama, the arrival of the divine power on the earth plane. This day is also known as Chaitra Masa Shukla Paksha Navami and it falls on the last day of the Chaitra Navaratri (Vasant Navaratri) celebrations. This is the time to inundate ourselves with the spirit of Lord Rama. Significance of Sri Rama Navami Sri Rama Navami Lord Rama is none other than Lord Vishnu and he is the 7th incarnation and is one of the widely worshipped Gods by the Hindu community. One of the greatest epics, Ramayana, unfolds the story of Lord Rama highlighting his character, virtues and morals. He was beautiful, gentle, soft-spoken, well- accomplished, possessed royal traits and was selfless. His fame, skills, valor and proficiency had no limits and were matchless. He was fille...

Rama Gayatri Mantra  Benefit (s) :  Lord Rama who emerged on the Earth as a human being has showered mankind with numerous good things. Therefore reciting the Rama Gayatri Mantra with utmost devotion is beneficial for married couples and families for a prosperous and peaceful environment. It also helps one to overcome obstacles and dangers. Married couples whom are constantly facing marital issues like arguments, disliking each other, rifts, lack of understanding and love for each other can recite the Rama Gayatri Mantra for conjugal bliss. Apart from that, those whom are facing 3rd party’s involvement in your marital life will also benefit by praying to Lord Rama. Moreover, childless couples and those wishing for a child (especially, a baby boy) can recite the Rama Gayatri Mantra. Those wishing to adopt a child (i.e., seeking adoption approvals and to bring home a good child) too can benefit greatly when the Gayatri Mantra of Lord Rama is chanted religiously. Sing...

Why did Lord Rama offer his eyes to Durga.                  According to Puranas, goddess Durga was mostly worshipped during the spring season. But the origin of Shardiye Navaratra owes its tradition to Lord Ram. Widely Accepted Practice "Ram's Akalbodhan during autumn came to be a most widely accepted practice,'' said Avneesh Mishra, a priest with the Vidhyachal Temple in Mirzapur. The Legend According to Him Sharing the legend behind it, he said: "In Ramayana, Rama went to Lanka to rescue his abducted wife Sita from the grip of Ravana, the king of demons in Lanka. Before starting for his battle with Ravana, Rama wanted the blessings of Devi Durga.'' Hundred Lotuses Hundred Lotuses Priest added that Lord Rama was aware that the goddess would be pleased only if she was worshipped with one hundred lotuses. Eyes as one of the Lotus 5 Eyes as one of the Lotus After travelling the whole world, Rama could gather only 99 lotuses. He fin...

What to do on Ram Navami? Ramnavami, or Ramanavami, is the birthday of Lord Ram and is celebrated by Hindus around the world. The method of celebration varies from region to region but fasting is an integral part of Ram Navami in most places. Lord Ram and Vishnu temples conduct elaborate pujas. Large scale community celebrations are organized in different parts of India which includes recitation of Ramayana and performances by folk artists. Maximum number of Rama Navami pujas take place in Hindu homes. The rituals associated with Ram Navami starts on Chaitra 1 and ends on Ramnavami. Some devotees fast on all nine days but majority of the people fast only the Ramnavami day. Those people who undertake fast on the day only eat food made using potatoes. Turmeric, garlic, onion and ginger are avoided. Another method of fasting is to eat only fruits or raw vegetables. There are also staunch Lord Ram devotees who undertake nirjala upvaas (fasting without water). It is believed tha...

Panakam (Jaggery Water) Distribution to Devotees Panakam is a favored offering for Sri Rama on Rama Navami as it is believed that as the Jaggery dissolves in the water, Rama will dissolve the sins of those who partake in this offering Panakam Recipe with a short YouTube video PANAKAM HEALTH BENEFITS 1. Jaggery – As it’s loaded with antioxidants, boost resistance against infections. 2. Dry Ginger / Sukku – Helps to relieve from common cold, constipation and nausea. 3. Cardamom – Helps to relieve from mouth ulcers, bloating feel and loss of appetite. 4. Nutmeg Powder – Has the ability to relieve from pains and improve blood circulation. 5. Pepper Corns – Relief from respiratory disorders and cough 6. Lemon Juice – Aids digestion and promotes hydration. 7. Tulsi / Basil leaves – Reduce the uric acid level in the body and treatment of fever, asthma, stress etc. Helps resolve problems & dispels sins Bestows protective blessings of Sri Rama Grants spiritual upliftment Sri Esw...

The Meaning of Ram Navami. Ram Navami is the birthday of Bhagwan Shri Rama. On this beautiful birthday of Bhagwan Rama, let us ask ourselves the meaning of his birth. What lessons do we learn from the Ramayan, from the glorious example of Bhagwan Rama's life? Bhagwan Rama exemplified the perfect person; he showed us how to embody the divine on Earth, how to live our lives in accordance with dharma and the divine principles. The story of the Ramayan is a classic, eternal, universal message of dharma versus adharma, of deva versus demon. Ravana was a brahmin; he was a great vedic scholar who wrote numerous works on scriptural philosophy. He was powerful, dynamic, and beautiful in appearance. As the brilliant, handsome king of Lanka he had everything one would need to be happy and peaceful. Yet, what made him a demon? He was arrogant, egoistic, greedy and lustful. His insatiable desires led him to crave more and more power, more and more money, and more and more beautiful ...

14 Days Ramayana Parayanam (Ramayana Scriptural Chanting) Ramayana, written by Sage Valmiki, extols the life journey of Rama.  It consists of 24,000 verses divided into 500 cantos in seven books and covers the childhood of Rama (Bala-Kanda), Preparations for Rama’s coronation as a Prince of Ayodhya (Ayodhya-Kanda), exile life of Rama (Aranya-Kanda), meeting of Hanuman and search of Sita (Kishkindha-Kanda), Hanuman’s journey to Lanka to meet Sita (Sundara-Kanda), Battle between Ram and Ravana to rescue Sita (Yuddha-Kanda), Rama’s reign as the illustrious King of Ayodhya (Uttara-Kanda). Sage Narada, in the Bala-Kanda, says reading or listening to this epic is equivalent to reading the Vedas and describes the blessings as follows: Confers happiness, success, wealth, longevity & liberation Helps dispel sins of current life & previous births Alleviates problems & nurtures Dharma Protects the family, ensures unity & grants good lineage Safeguards against enemi...

RAMA NAVAMI (RAMA’S BIRTHDAY) CEREMONIES Access Rama’s Supreme Archetypal Royal For Victory, Protection, Prosperity & Goal Achievement Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023 Scriptural Glory of Rama: Embodiment of Power, Virtue & Prosperity Royal Power of Rama for Victory, Protection & Material Abundance On this holy occasion of Ram Navami, I wish that the blessings of Lord Ram be with you. Your heart and home be full of happiness, peace and prosperity. Happy Ram Navami. I hope that on this blissful occasion of Ashtami, Maa Durga blesses you and your family with joy, prosperity and a bright future. Sri Sri Eswaran 

What to do on Ram Navami? Ramnavami, or Ramanavami, is the birthday of Lord Ram and is celebrated by Hindus around the world. The method of celebration varies from region to region but fasting is an integral part of Ram Navami in most places. Lord Ram and Vishnu temples conduct elaborate pujas. Large scale community celebrations are organized in different parts of India which includes recitation of Ramayana and performances by folk artists. Maximum number of Rama Navami pujas take place in Hindu homes. The rituals associated with Ram Navami starts on Chaitra 1 and ends on Ramnavami. Some devotees fast on all nine days but majority of the people fast only the Ramnavami day. Those people who undertake fast on the day only eat food made using potatoes. Turmeric, garlic, onion and ginger are avoided. Another method of fasting is to eat only fruits or raw vegetables. There are also staunch Lord Ram devotees who undertake nirjala upvaas (fasting without water). It is believed tha...