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Carpobrotus edulis is a ground-creeping, perennial succulent native to South Africa. Its common names include hottentot-fig, sour fig, ice plant or highway ice plant. It is perennial herb from the family Aizoaceae, with a trailing growth habit that forms dense mats. its thick, fleshy leaves are triangular in cross section and oppositely placed. The stems lie parallel to the ground with the tip curving upwards and becoming vertical. Solitary flowers (10-15 cm wide) are initially yellow and then turn light pink. Each flower contains 1 stigma with a star-shaped tip and numerous stamens. Yellow, fleshy fruits shaped like a wine glass or inverted bell. are edible, but have a rather unpleasant taste which is bitter, salty and sour. Propagation is mainly by stem cutting. The palnt loves full sunlight and needs little water. In Singapore, this species requires air-conditioning to survive. MEDICINAL USE The different parts of C. edulis are used in different forms in traditional medi...

Research on Sudarshan Kriya has revealed: 1. 56.6% reduction in stress hormone cortisol within two weeks of practice. With the decrease in stress, couples experienced harmony with each other. 2. 21% increase in life satisfaction within a week of practice. The improvement in life satisfaction, a sense of serenity, and a feeling of oneness matured between the life partners. 3. 33% increase in immune cell count (lymphocytes) in six weeks, remaining in the normal range. With an increase in immunity, the body remains fit. A fit body means a fit mind. The feel-good hormones block out the pain. As a result of these hormones, people feel happier. The effect of physical fitness is long-lasting and is associated with more positive social engagement, even into the next day. 4. Quality of sleep multiplied three times more in restful stages of sleep. The deep rest enabled restoration and enhancement of vibrant mental health. Thus, the couples could focus better on their work, finish their assignmen...

Every dream that we see is based on the emotions and situations we are going through. Ancient Hindu scripture Agni Purana (ch 07) and Uttara Kamika Agama (chapter 22, verses 1-6, 22-13, 60-65, and 105-110) in which Lord Shiva discusses the meanings of dreams. Normally a disciple could have supremely auspicious visions in dreams during the night prior to the performance of an initiation or any other special ritual. If such dream occurs in the first quarter of the night, the disciple would reap its benefit within one year. If it occurs in the second quarter of the night, the effect of the dream would materialize within six months. If it occurs in the third quarter of the night, the effect of the dream would be seen within one month. If the dream occurs in the fourth quarter of the night, its effect would manifest immediately.  Dreams as the best way of understanding a person’s unconscious mind, most of the times, it is very difficult to put words on what one feels inside....

Who really cares who is right as long as the conclusion is right. Arguments and discussions or two different things, this is so true, to hear others thoughts and have see them on own side of view before both decide.                       Marital relationship is complete relationship if nurtured with : mutual acceptence in totality with all good qualities and shortcomings. Mutual understanding is the most precious aspect of any relationship. Unfortunately, the smarter you are, the harder to find a friend or spouse who can understand you.  Others things include : mutual respect, mutual care, mutual faith, mutual love, mutual support, mutual understanding, mutual forgiveness, everything mutual predominantly and sacrifice of personnel wishes or interests and the ego. Mutual understanding is very essential to keep a relationship safe and sound. The chemistry of a relationship depending on how much you know each other. If you do...

Abuse: Abuse, whether physical, mental, or emotional, represents a dispute between yourself and someone with whom you do business. Pay close attention to this relationship and strive to resolve disputes quickly and fairly. Accident: These dreams symbolize personal afflictions such as physical pain or emotional hardship. However, these hard times will be temporary, and you will emerge a stronger person for having experienced them. Accusation: Being accused of something in your dreams can indicate that great misfortune lies in your path. However, it can also indicate a positive change in your fortune, especially if you are disciplined. Adultery: Another negative symbol, dreams of adultery can signal impending troubles, despair, and lost opportunities. Advancement: This is a sign that you will achieve success in all that you undertake. Advocate: A dream in which you are an advocate indicates that you will be prominent in the future. You will win universal respect for your efforts. Affluen...

Everything around you is energy. Your thought begins it. Your emotion amplifies it. Your action increases the momentum. Every human thought, word, or deed is energy and its based on fear / love. Fear is the negative energy which contracts, closes down, draws in, hides, hoards, harms. where as Love is the positive energy which expands, opens up, sends out, reveals, shares, heals.  You have free choice about which of these to select. Never allow negative energy to surround you. Let go of fear. It is the energy that contracts, Adapt love. It is the energy that expands. Let your love send off so much positive energy that it shifts the vibrations around. To attract positive things in your life, start by giving off positive vibes.  A person’s energy is a combination of their past, their mindset, their thoughts, and their perception of the world. Sometimes that energy is easily felt, and other times it manifests subconsciously. Energy is such an important part of your life. It gives...

Hindu socio-religious ethos deeply embeds its importance of Shankh; symbolizes the cosmic space which the attribute is sabda. A division was made between the common conch shell, which naturally spirals to the left is known as a वामावर्ता ; and the more rare right-spiraling conch shell, which is known as a दक्षिणावर्त and is considered most auspicious for ritual use.   It is widely believed that the first use of the Shankha took place during the Samudra Manthan or churning of the ocean. Shankha is closely associated with Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The God of Wealth; Lord Kubera; who is said to be in possession of eight auspicious jewels and one of them was Sankhanidhi. Shankha is believed to be a brother of Lakshmi as both of them were born from the sea. A legend describes a demon named Shankhasura (conch), who was killed by Vishnu's Matsya Avatar. The resounding musical notes of sacred sankha rent the air when it is blown during the religious ceremonies, and thus the dev...

The five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), as well as social interactions and life experiences, are only some of the many channels via which the exterior world can influence the internal one. A magnificent sunset, on the other hand, might evoke feelings of joy, while a jarring sound can cause anxiety. Positive social encounters may boost one's mood and sense of community, while unpleasant ones can increase stress and make one feel alone. Furthermore, life events, especially painful ones, can have long-lasting effects on the mind, perhaps resulting to mental health issues like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. how we understand reality. We think our experiences are produced by the brain, a view called materialism. In Advaita Vedanta, fluctuations in consciousness cause our world, and our sense of existing inside it. According to Advaita, the world doesn't exist in deep sleep. In the materialist view, deep sleep is the rest-state of the ph...

Havan is one of the ten Vedic rituals (positive virtues) niyams that are prescribed for a devotee who wishes to achieve oneness with the divine in ancient scriptures. Havan is another way to conduct the Deva Yagnya, which is a primary Hindu ritual of worshipping the Gods. I.e. one of man’s five regular responsibilities, according to the Santana Dharma’s tenets. In general, a Havan is conducted with the intention of achieving both spiritual and material success. According to Indian scripture, the human life runs on the philosophy of Yagya from birth to the end. In Indian culture conceiving (garbhdhan) is also a kind of Yagya and so the funeral (anteyeshti). There are three root meanings of word Yagya i.e. to worship (dev poojan), to harmonize (sangatikaran) and to bestow (daan karma).  As per the Panini Grammar the root (dhatu) of the word Kund implies for meanings (1) protective place rakshanarthkudi (2) object of the measurement (manarthkkun) and (3) the opening place,...

In Brahma Vaivartva puran mentioned the respective spouses of Ansh (अंश) of Prakriti devi. The number of Daksha's daughters varies from one scripture to another. With Prasuti, Daksha had 60 daughters. All of Prasuti's daughters represent virtues of mind and body. They were married to different deities. The names of these 13 daughters and their spouse, according to the Vishnu Purana, are: Sraddha, Lakshmi, Dhriti, Thushti, Pushti, Medha, Kriya, Buddhi, Lajja, Vapu, Shanti, Siddhi and Kirti married the God Dharmadeva. Khyati was married to Bhrigu Sambhuti to Marichi Smriti married Angiras Priti to Pulastya Kshama was married to Pulaha Sannati to Kratu Anasuya married Atri Urjja was married to Vashishtha Swaha married Agni Swadha to Pitrs Sati chose Shiva as her husband Another listing is found in many texts including the Mahabharata (Harivamsa), the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana and the Vishnu Purana. According to this version, Daksha had 60 daughters with Asikni ...

The Pandavas fought the Great Kurukshetra War against their cousins Kauravas for the throne of Hastinapur. The word “Pandava” has been derived from their father’s name, which is Pandu. In fact, the word Pandava means “descendants of Pandu.” Panduputra meaning sons of Pandu Paṇḍavakumara meaning young Pandavas. Kaunteya meanings sons of Kunti (Yudhishtira, Bhima, and Arjuna. Karna also came to be known as Kaunteya when his actual identity as Kunti’s son was known after the Kurukshetra War). Madreya meaning sons of Madri (Nakula and Sahadeva). Yudhishthira; is the eldest of Pandava brothers. The meaning of his name is “the one who is steadfast even during the war.” His parents were Kunti & Pandu. He was the spiritual son of Yama, who is the god of virtue, justice, and morality. Yudhishthira was a skilled warrior, he had mastery in spear fighting & chariot race. He was also good in bow & arrow. Yudhishthira helped King Virata to fight his enemy King Susharma. He was a virtuous...

The word Veda originates from the root word 'Ved' which means “knowledge” in Sanskrit, which variously means to know, think, obtain, and/or discuss. Vedas form the foundation of Bharatiya tradition and culture and are said to contain all the knowledge relating to both the spiritual as well as the mundane human life. This was the oldest syllabus for education in ancient Bharat. According to Vishnu Purana, original Veda consisted of 1 Lakh verses. Mahabharata author Vedavyasa divided it into four volumes. The original Veda, in four parts, consisted of one hundred thousand stanzas; and from it sacrifice of ten kinds, the accomplisher of all desires, proceeded. In the twenty-eighth Dvapara age my son Vyas separated the four portions of the Veda into four Vedas. Rigveda - 10,552 verses, Yajurveda - 1,975 verses, Samaveda - 1,875 verses and Atharvaveda - 5,977 verses. Total of 20,379 verses are surviving today. So, as per this calculation, 20.79% of Veda is available for...