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Abiding in the self you become the valentine for the whole world. Spirit is the valentine of matter, and matter is the valentine of spirit. They are made for each other. They uphold each other. If you do not respect the spirit, then matter is not pleased.  If you honor the spirit then you will take care for the world, and when you care for the world it will take care of you. You are the Christmas tree. At the time of year when no tree bears anything, it has many gifts to offer. A Christmas tree bears the gifts and the lights not for itself.  Similarly, all the gifts you are carrying in your life are for others. Anyone who comes to you, you offer them your gifts. When you show kindness, your true nature comes into play. Have you ever done acts of kindness without expecting anything out of it? Our service should not be mechanical.  Once some boy scouts were at a Sunday service, when the priest said, you should serve. They asked, what is this service? Could you g...

Know that you are a student forever. Do not underestimate anybody. Knowledge may come to you from any corner. Remember the ancient saying - let knowledge flow to me from all the sides. Each occasion teaches you and each person teaches you. The world is your teacher. When you are always looking to learn, you will stop underestimating others. Humility will dawn in your life. There is a nice story. A man earned a lot of money and then gave all his property to his son. The son then built a small house behind his big house and told his parents. Now you have to stay there. So the old couple stayed there, while the son and his family lived in the bungalow.  One day, while playing, the grandchild came to his grandfather's home, where everything was in pathetic condition. The grandchild said, Grandpa, be careful with your plate and chair. Don't break them.  When he asked why, the child said, because tomorrow, my father will need them. One does not realise this fact. You are...

Unless you have a dream, you cannot realise it. Every invention has come out of dream. Dream the impossible. Obviously, dreaming employs something which is beyond your perceived capacity.  Consider the faculty which is preceptor of the dream. Some dreams have impacted your daily living and others have not. Some dreams you remember, and others you have forgotten.  We are all born in this world to do something wonderful and unique, don't let this opportunity pass by. Give yourself the freedom to dream and think big. Have the courage and determination to achieve those dreams that are dear to you.  Many a times people who dreamt big were ridiculed, but they remained strong to achieve their goals. Do something creative. Not a year should pass without doing something creative. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji  25 WAYS TO A BETTER LIFE 

As we flip the calendar, we need to keep flipping. our mind as well. Often, our diaries are full with memories. See that you don't fill your future dates with past events.  Allow the space for creativity to unlearn from the pat, and move on. In the past year, how many days were you in sanyas? How many days were you struggling, being caught in the maya?  Turn back and remember the whole year. Do not run away from anything. Do not reject anything. Do not go away from anything. At the same time, let your attention be on the self. This is a delicate balance.  That balance is yoga. A poor man celebrates the New Year once a year. A rich man celebrates each day. But the richest man celebrates every moment. How rich are you? If you celebrate every moment, you are the Lord of Creation.  Review the year while you celebrate. This is your homework. Compare your performance in the year before last and smile. This year is fortunate because you are living at this time. ...

There is so much talk about success. Have you ever thought what success is? Success is simply ignorance about one's capabilities. Success is ignorance about the power of the self because you assume you can do only this much. If there are obstacles, you are clear about your objective.  With a calm and serene mind, think of many possibilities. Know that failures are stepping stones for greater success. Actually, there are no failures in life. All the seeming failures are only stepping stones for greater success. If you feel the obstacle is too much, deep prayer can work miracles.  The feeling that I am blessed can help you overcome any failure. Once you realise that you are blessed, than all the complaints disappear, all the grumbling disappears, all the insecurities disappears, a sense of not being loved disappears, wanting love disappears.  Ego is always ambitious and wants to do tough jobs like climbing Mount Everest whereas in a simple act like watching a bu...

After 8.4 million lives, we get human life..Isn't it?  Wake up!  Never underestimate your life. It is the most precious.. You never know what talents are hidden within and what you need to offer it to the world.. Relax.. The divine who created you has also created a beautiful world for you.. Be grateful.. Getting into something is a blessing.. Getting out of something is also a blessing.. WAVES OF HAPPINESS 

The full moon which occurs in the month of Panguni is Panguni Uthiram. This day falls in the period, March - April. It marks an important festival honoring Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. He is an important god to Tamilians, so the festival is celebrated not only in Tamilnadu, but across the globe. The Tamil diaspora, settled in various parts of the world, celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. The significance of Panguni Uthiram Panguni Uthiram This day is celebrated by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. On this day, Lord Shiva married Lord Parvathy. Similarly, the wedding between Murugan and Deivanai also occurred on this day. Tamil literary works claim that the union between Lord Rangamannar and the poet Andal happened on this day. This day is also highly significant as it is the wedding day of Lord Rama and Goddess Seetha. Hence, this is a special day for celestial weddings. The mythology behind Panguni Uthiram Though there were other celestial...

Panguni Uthiram April 5, 2023.: Date, Rituals, Significance And All You Need To Know About The Auspicious Tamil Hindu Festival Panguni Uthiram is celebrated across many temples in South India. The auspicious occasion marks an important festival honoring Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is commemorated on the full moon day when the Uthirim Nakshatra prevails in the month of Panguni. Panguni Uthiram is an important annual observance for Tamil Hindus across the world. Commemorated on the day that Uthiram Nakshatra or Uthara Phalgun prevails in the month of Panguni, this observance is said to be a very auspicious day. Panguni Uthiram 2023will be celebrated on April 5, 2023.. Panguni Uthiram is said to be the day that various divine marriages took place. People, therefore, believe that Panguni Uthiram is the most auspicious day for marriages. As we prepare to celebrate Panguni Uthiram 2022, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to ce...

When you peel off the banana skin, you reach to the core of it..Right?  Wake up!  Just peel off all the worries and botherations.. Deep inside your center core, there is truth, light, love and bliss.. There's no fear, no guilt there.. Relax.. Never have self doubt.. You are so divine.. You are so beautiful.. The dance in you is so beautiful..The innocence in you is so beautiful.. WAVES OF HAPPINESS 

As Musli grows naturally in most parts of India, as per practical experience it can grow successfully in the wide range of temperature and rainfall. Sandy loam soil with proper drainage system facilitates its growth. The preaparation of Land The Land is to be required to be prepared in the month of April - May. Proper Soil treatment including Deep Ploughing, Tillering is must to give land a better Pulverization and Dryness in the month of March and April. At least five trollys of Cow dung manure per Acre should be mixed in the month of April or May. Raised beds should be prepared (as per planning of plantation) in the end of Month May. The Raised bed distance should be 24 inches and height should be 10-12 inches. All the raised Beds should be well irrigated before sowing the planting Material. Raised bed help in growing of tubers of Musli and to facilitate the proper drainage. The distance of beds could be increased to 3.5 fee...

Ashwagandha  WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (LINN.) DUNAL FAMILY - SOLANACEAE    An erect branched under shrub up to 1.25 m in height, minutely stellate tomentose. Root fleshty, tapering, whitish brown. Leaves ovate, flower greenish. It grows in dried parts in subtropical regions.  COMMON NAMES: Asgandh, Nagouri Asgandh, Punir.   LOCATION: Rajasthan (Nagour), Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharastra & Madhya Pradesh.  PART USED: Root, leaf seed.  CULTIVATION: SOIL AND CLIMATE  W. somnifera grows well in sandy loam or light red soil, having pH 7.5-8.0 with good drainage. It can be cultivated between 600-1200 m altitude. The semi-tropical areas receiving 500-750 mm rainfall are suitable for cultivation of this rained crop. The crop requires dry season during its growing period. Temperature between 200C to 350C is most suitable for cultivation. Late winter rains are conducive for the proper development of the pl...

Long Pepper (Pippal) PIPER LONGUM LINN. FAMILY - PIPERACEAE Pippal is glabrous under-shrub with erect or sub-scandent nodose stem and slender branches. Leaves are simple, alternate, stipulate and petiolate or nearly sessile. Flowering is nearly through the year; inflorescence is spike; fruit greyish green or darker grey berries. COMMON NAMES: Peppali, Pipli, Pipal. DISTRIBUTION: It is a native of Indo-Malayan region. It grows wild in the tropical rain forests of India. PART USED: Roots and dried spikes. CULTIVATION: SOIL AND CLIMATE Long pepper can be cultivated successfully in organic matter rich fertile, well drained forest soils. Laterite soils with high organic matter content and moisture holding capacity are also suitable for cultivation. Optimum elevation for its cultivation is between 100 to 1000 m. Higher elevations are not conducive to...

kali haldi The rhizome of kali haldi has a bitter, sharp, hot taste, and a pleasant odour. It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, and is laxative. It is used as a tonic for the brain and the heart. Rhizomes are useful in treating leucoderma, piles, bronchitis, asthma, tumors, and tuberculous glands of the neck, enlargement of the spleen, epileptic seizures, inflammations, and allergic eruptions. Black turmeric is native to Northeastern and Central India where it has been part of cultural ceremonies and medicinal remedies. Black turmeric is used by many tribal communities in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. The herb is sold fresh or dried in markets across India and Southeast Asia. As of 2016, Black turmeric has been listed as an endangered species by the Indian Agricultural Department. Efforts are being made to protect and conserve Black turmeric in Odisha, on the central eastern coast, along the Bay of Bengal. Black turmeric is a...

With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (energy). This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of prana in the body increases. On a physical level, meditation: ✔Lowers high blood pressure ✔Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks ✔Decreases any tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems ✔Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior ✔Improves the immune system ✔Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy. "Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are.” Health is Wealth and Prevention is better than cure. So everyday morning do Sudarshan Kriya, Pranayam, Physical Exercises, meditation.  Sudharshana Kriya is a very powerful technique of Breathing that eliminates  Stress, Fatigue and Negative emotions s...