Sunday, July 26, 2009

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STORY BEHIND YOUR DATE OF BIRTH

STORY BEHIND YOUR DATE OF BIRTH
BEHIND YOUR DATE OF BIRTH

If U were born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any month U r number 1....

If U were born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any month then U r number 2...

If U were born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any month then U r number 3...

If U were born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any month then U r number 4....

If U were born on the 5th, 14th, 23rd of any month then U r number 5...

If U were born on the 6th,15th,24th of any month then U r number 6...

If U were born on the 7th,16th,25th of any month then U r number 7...

If U were born on the 8th,17th,26th of any month then U r number 8....

If U were born on the 9th,18th,27th of any month then U r number 9...

Number 1

You are smart, straight talking, funny, stubborn, hardworking, honest, Jealous on competing basis, kind hearted, angry, friendly, authorities, Famous person...always want to be and regarded as first on people Position, they are often like to be independent, will never be under Others, self confident people!


You are most likely to fall in love in the younger age, but will get Marry when you mature! You are likely to have problems with people who have opposite views and you are most likely to take revenge over your enemies in a long time basis. You are a spender, but you will have a good profession in the future. If you are guy you will be very popular that everybody will have mental attraction and respect at you. You can go anywhere from the local shop to the heart of the parliament because you are positive and well talented in numerous issues!! But in your life you will always have some people who will work hard to bring you & your name down. This is undercover!! Coz of your smart behavior you will be hated by some People too... Your family life is very cool, you will have a very nice partner &
Wonderful children... You are pioneer, independent & original...


Your best match is 4,6,8 good match is 3,5,7 !!!


Number 2

No matter what, you will be loved by every one coz your ruler is the moon and every one loves the Moon. Well.. You are a person who day dream a lot, you have very low-self confidence, you need back up for every move in your life, you Are very much unpredictable. Means you do change according to time and circumstances, kind a selfish, have a very strong sense of musical, artistic talent, verbal communication. Your attitudes are like the Moon, comes to gloom and fade away so everybody can expect changes in you. You can be a next Mahatma Gandhi who does peace love or you can be a Hitler who wants to destroy the man kind and peace (I mean in the community and your own home).

If you really have a deep thought about your own believe in God you can Feel the difference which will make you stronger! Most of the time your Words are a kind of would be happening true! So without any knowledge You can predict the situation. You will become poets, writers, any Artistic business people!

You are not strong in love, so you will be there and here till you get Marry.. If U r a girl you will be a responsible woman in the whole Family. If U r a man you will involve in fights & arguments in the family or Vice-versa. Means you will sacrifice your life for the goodness sake of Your family...You are gentle , intuitive with a broad vision, a power Behind the scenes, well balanced People!!!

Your best match is 2 ,5 ,9 no other people can put up with you !!!


Number 3

You are a person of hard hearted, selfish most of the times, religious, loves to climb up in your life. You always tend to have lots of problems within your family in the early stages but you will put up with everything.. You have the strong word power, pretty happy face... So wherever you go always You have got what you anted!!! And from the birth always wanted to work hard in order To achieve something.. You will not get Anything without hard work! When you reach a man/ woman age you want other younger Once to listen to you because you want younger people to respect people older than them. You do set so many examples to others. Generally you are not a cool person. It's not easy thing dealing with you. A tough player you are! But once you like someone's attitud! e then here you go, what can I say? It will be a lasting friendship. You always have respect from others. Your life seems to have lots of worries and problems but sure they won't be long.. You will always have brilliant kids!!! You love the money a bit too much so temptation will push you to endless trying and trying.. If you are a guy then it's over. Looking after your family and help friends, so you will spend a life time just being generous and kind (except 21st born men). And number 3s you will be such an example of how to be in the culture & life!!! If you are girl then you have good character and culture & hardworking attitude. You always follow.. You are a freedom lover, creative, ambition focused, a person who brings beauty , hope & joy to this world!!!

Your best match 6 ,9. Good match 1 ,3 ,5 !!!


Number 4

You are very stubborn too, very hard working but unlucky in important matters in life, very cool, helpful, you have rough word power.. Might put lots of people away from you, you may cause nuisance to others if you are a man, and you often understands others and their problems well. If you are a girl you are very good with studies and arts. If you are a guy you spend most of the time after girl friends (almost) at times, you will have sort of too much fun life with mates & girls. Your friends will spend your time & money and get away with their life and you will become empty handed and don't know what to do... So be careful!! You love to spend anyway!!! Your good will is you are always there to help family and friends. Tell you what you people are little gem! s, specially the girls.. You always fall in love in younger age as well. You often live with disappointments, for an example you have got a degree in some thing... but you will be unemployed.. or will do very ordinary jobs. But you will take care of your family very well...All you need to be careful of people who will take advantage of your kind heart. And beware of your relations too.. You are radical, patient, persistent, a bit old-fashioned, you live with foundation & order...

Your best Match 1, 8. Good match 5 ,6 , 7 !!!


Number 5

You are very popular within the community, you can get things done by just chatting..to even enemies! You have a pretty good business mind, you are often
have no-idea what is today is like, or tomorrow is like, you are a person who does anything when your head thinks "lets do this". You will be famous if you open up a business, get involve in share dealings, music etc.. Very popular with sense of humor ,you are the one your friends and families will always ask for help, and you are the one actually get money on credit and help your friends. You will have more than 1 relationship, but when u get settle down you will be a bit selfish anyway. Coz your other half will have a pretty good amount of control in you, be careful! You tend to go for other relationships! Contacts even you are married at times 'coz your popularity.. You are someone who get along with anyone coz the number 5 is the middle number.. Changes & freedom lovers you are! You are an explorer with magic on your face. You learn your life through experience and it's your best teacher!!!

Your best match 1 ,2 ,9. Good match 6 ,8 !!!

Number 6

Ooopppss..you are born to enjoy.. You don't care about others. I mean you are always want to enjoy your life time, you are a person.. You will be very good in either education or work wise or business management! You are talented, kind (but with only people who you think are nice), very beautiful girls and guys, popular and more than lucky with anything in your lives. All the goodness does come with you. Your mind and body is just made perfect for love. You are lovable by any other numbers. But if you are a number 6 man, you will experience kind of looks from most girls and will involve in more than few relationships until you get married. If you are girl, most of you will get marry/engaged early. You are ! a caring person towards your family & friends . If you miss the half-way mark then you are about to suffer physically and mentally. Generally you will lead a very good inner-home happiness with nothing short of. You are a person of compassion, comfort & fairness, domestic responsibility, good judgment, and after all you can heal this world wounds to make peace for every life coz you have the great power of caring talent to make this world of love one step further...

Your best match 1, 6, 9. Good match 4, 5!!!

Number 7

You have got the attraction to anyone out there, you are realistic, very confident, happy, such a talented individual with your education, music, arts, singing, and most importantly acting too. You have real problems with bad temper! If you are a girl, you are popular with the subjects listed above. You give up things for your parents. I mean you value your family status a lot, you will be in the top rank when you reach a certain age. If you are a guy you are popular with girls, you are a very talented too. Most of the number 7s face lots of problems with their marriage life.Only a very few are happy. You have everything in your life, but still always number 7s have some sort of unfullfilness, such worries all their lifetime. It's probably the Lord given you al! l sort of over the standard humans talents and you are about to suffer in family life. So you need to get ready looking for a partner rather than waiting. If you don't, then you might end-up single. So take care with this issue, ok? You are wonderful, friendly, artistic, happy person.. You are born to contribute lots to this world!!!

Your best match is 2. Good matches are 1,4 !!!

Number 8

You are a very strong personality, there's no one out there will understand you. You are very good at pointing your finger at some thing and say "this is what". You are more likely to suffer from the early ages. I mean poverty. If your times are not good you might lose either of your parent and end up looking after your entire family. You often suffer all the way in life. The problems will not allow you to study further, but you will learn the life in a very practical way. You are the one who will fight for justice and may die in the war too. You are normally very reserved with handful of friends and most of the time live life lonely and always
prepared to help others. Well. once you get married (which is often late) then your bad lucks will go away a bit and you! u become safe. You will face un-expected problems such as : the error, government, poisonous animals, accidents. You are some one with great discipline, persistence, courage, strength which will take you to success. You are a great part of a family team. You are a fighter!

Your Best match 1 ,4, 8. Good match 5 !!!

Number 9

Hey....you guys are the incompatibles people in the world. You are so strong, physically and mentally... You are often have big-aims. You will work hard and hard to get there. Normally you suffer in the early age from family problems and generally you will have fighting life.. But when you achieve what you have done, it's always a big task you have done! You are so much respected in the community, you are a person who can make a challenge and successfully finish the matter off.
You are very naughty in your younger age, often beaten up by your parents and involve in fights and you seemed to have lots of injuries in your life time. But when u grow you become calm and macho type. Love is not an easy matter for you. You are good in engineering or banking jobs coz people always trust you. Your family life is very good, but will have worries over your children. Your such qualities are humanitarian, patient, very wise & compassionate. You are born to achieve targets and serve every one all equally without any prejudice. You are totally a role model to anybody in the world for a great inspiration.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

MESSAGE OF THE DAY-OFFER YOUR WORK TO GOD

By saturating work with love, it can be transformed into worship. When such work is offered to God, it gets sanctified into puja (sacramental worship). This makes it free from ego. It is also freed from the earthly desire for success and the earthly fear of failure. When you can feel that when you have done the work as best as you can, your puja is complete. It is then for Him who has accepted the puja to confer on you what He considers best. This attitude will make the work unattached. Regular practice of this discipline will render the consciousness clear and pure. Without this practice, however prospective your career might be, however much you may accumulate the wherewithal of a comfortable life, to whatever heights of authority you may have climbed through the exercise of intelligence, your gains shall be nothing, unless your every activity is suffused with the Divine purity, that is inherent in consciousness.

- Divine Discourse, Mar 6, 1977.

Friday, July 24, 2009

GIRLS-HOW TO FIND MR RIGHT

"Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep... wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, who thinks you' re just as pretty without makeup on. One who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares and how lucky he is to have YOU... The one who turns to his friends and says, "thats her"....

JOKE OF THE DAY-WITNESS

A small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial - a grandmotherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"

She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy. And frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a rising big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know the defense attorney?"

She again replied, "Why, yes I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. I used to baby-sit him for his parents. And he, too, has been a real disappointment to me. He's lazy, bigoted, he has a drinking problem. The man can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the shoddiest in the entire state. Yes, I know him."

At this point, the judge rapped the courtroom to silence and called both counselors to the bench. In a very quiet voice, he said with menace, "If either of you asks her if she knows me, you'll be jailed for contempt

QUOTE OF THE DAY

The power of love is more powerful than the love for power.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

HOLIDAY IN BALI 2007



















24 Wisdom Thoughts for 24 Hours

1. Your presence is a present to the world

2. You are unique and one of a kind

3. Your life can be what you want it to be

4. Take every moment as it comes

5. Count your blessings, not your troubles

6. Stop, Listen and then Act

7. Within you are so many answers Ask Question

8. Be yourself, stop imitating others

9. Do not put limits on yourself

10. Dream big and Set it as a Goal

11. Take Timely Decisions

12. Do not Compare yourself with others

13. Nothing wastes more time and energy than Worrying

14. The longer you Carry your problem the heavier it gets

15. Let Go the Ego

16. Life is full of Choices

17. Be Energetic, Enthusiastic and Excited in life always

18. What you don't like others may also not like

19. You get what you give. give love to receive love

20. Your thoughts are things so mind your thoughts always

21. Realize that it is never too late to start a new thing

22. Keep doing ordinary things meticulously to become extraordinary

23. Remember that a little little everyday adds up to big results

24. Stop Wishing and Start Fishing means take Action Now

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE


A total solar eclipse is seen in Varanasi, India, on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century got parts of India to China into near darkness. Millions have gathered in Asia to watch the phenomenon

JOKE OF THE DAY

LAWYERS JOKE -PAYING RESPECT


An elderly man 82, just returned from the doctors only to find he didn't have long to live. So he summons the three most important people in his life to tell. 1. His Doctor 2. His Priest 3. His Lawyer " Well today I found out I don't have long to live. So I asked you three here, because your the most important people in my life. And I need to ask a favour. Today I am going to give each of you and envelope with $50,000 dollars in it. When I die, I would ask that all three of you throw the money in my grave.

"Well a few days later the man passed on, The doctor said, "I have to admit I kept $10,000 dollars of his money, he owed me lots of medical bills. But I threw the other $35,000 in.

"The Priest said, "I have to admit also I kept $25,000 dollars for the church. Its all going to a good cause. And I threw the rest in.

"Well the Lawyer just couldn't believe what he was hearing, "I am surprised at you two. I wrote a check for the whole amount and threw it in."

FUNNY QUOTES ON LOVE AND MARRIAGE

FUNNY QUOTES ABOUT LOVE AND MARRIAGE

"My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher." Socrates.

"Love is temporary insanity curable by marriage." Ambrose Bierce

"I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury." Groucho Marx

"Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never forgets them." Ogden Nash.

"Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays." Henry Youngman.

"I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her." Rodney Dangerfield.

"A married man should forget his mistakes; no use two people remembering the same thing." Duane Dewel.

"In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker." Woody Allen

JUST TOO SHY TO SAY IT

10th Grade

As I sat there in English class, I stared at the girl next to me. She was my so called "best friend". I stared at her long, silky hair, and wished she was mine. But she didn't notice me like that, and I knew it. After class, she walked up to me and asked me for the notes she had missed the day before and handed them to her. She said "thanks" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I wanted to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

11th grade

The phone rang. On the other end, it was her. She was in tears, mumbling on and on about how her love had broke her heart. She asked me to come over because she didn't want to be alone, so I did. As I sat next to her on the sofa, I stared at her soft eyes, wishing she was mine. After 2 hours, one Drew Barrymore movie, and three bags of chips, she decided to go to sleep. She looked at me, said "thanks" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

Senior year

The day before prom she walked to my locker. My date is sick" she said; he's not going to go well, I didn't have a date, and in 7th grade, we made a promise that if neither of us had dates, we would go together just as "best friends". So we did. Prom night, after everything was over, I was standing at her front door step. I stared at her as she smiled at me and stared at me with her crystal eyes. I want her to be mine, but she isn't think of me like that, and I know it. Then she said "I had the best time, thanks!" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

Graduation Day

A day passed, then a week, then a month. Before I could blink, it was graduation day. I watched as her perfect body floated like an angel up on stage to get her diploma. I wanted her to be mine, but she didn't notice me like that, and I knew it. Before everyone went home, she came to me in her smock and hat, and cried as I hugged her. Then she lifted her head from my shoulder and said, "you're my best friend, thanks" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

A Few Years Later

Now I sit in the pews of the church. That girl is getting married now. I watched her say "I do" and drive off to her new life, married to another man. I wanted her to be mine, but she didn't see me like that, and I knew it. But before she drove away, she came to me and said "you came!". She said "thanks" and kissed me on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

Funeral

Years passed, I looked down at the coffin of a girl who used to be my "best friend". At the service, they read a diary entry she had wrote in her high school years. This is what it read: I stare at him wishing he was mine, but he doesn't notice me like that, and I know it. I want to tell him, I want him to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love him but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why. I wish he would tell me he loved me! `I wish I did too...`

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

WISE WORDS

A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if heCould ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered. Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible. Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself." The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love. One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition . Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life. Life is a balance of Work and Play , Family and Personal time . You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence. So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile, Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!

SENT BY SRI SUBBA RAO KULIM YOUTH

Monday, July 20, 2009

SOME TELUGUS WHO WERE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY

BEAUTIFUL LETTER FROM SRI SANJIVA FROM MAURITIUS

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Muggulu from Mauritius

Sri Sanjiva N Appadoo fro Mauritius invites to the below links to enjoy the awesome Muggulu (Rangoli)

1.) MugguluRangoli Telugu Culture Customs Heritage Traditions FolksTraditional patternsFestival floor drawings auspicious Wedding Puja Utsavaalu Sambaraalu NomuluVrataalu BrahmotsavaaluShalineePasupu 4Bornes, Duration: 3minutes 43 SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH-5KvjOtDE

2.) Muggulu Rangoli Rangarekhavalli Pasupu Shalinee 4Bornes. Duration: 34SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaOBMMvlhpM

3.) AmaraJeeviPottiSriiRaamuluVaariVigrahaDaggaraLakshmiMUGGULU @ MAMS GRNW Duration: 3minutes 16 SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGJvk1kT9aw

4,) Special Muggulu @ MAMS GRNW Duration: 1min 1SecLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkW8lkHulU8

5.) RangarekhavalluluRangarekhavalli Muggu Muggulu Traditional Plaza Salle de Fete Duration: 1min 52 SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaTfwzA9i3M

6.) Muggulu RangoliRangarekhavalli @ Doyen Sri Sathya Sai SevaCentre Duration:34 SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaOBMMvlhpM

7.) TwinklingMulti Coloured Plastic Very small bits Of Plastic @ Upper Dagotiere Wall DecorationSUSWAAGATAM Duration 2’ 09”LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmwSUpFAZzI

8.) MGI Sri Virodhi UgaadiMon230309 Sanjiva WithNew Muggu Teq (Paste of Flour in bottle) in front of MGI Blue Shirt Sanjiva Duration: 2minute 46 SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqredMmSnVk

9.) MGISri Virodhi UgaadiMon230309 Muggulu On Porch Auditorium 3 55 15'' RoseHill,near PostOfficeLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZhndjGOL78

10.) MugguDuring Sri Virodhi Ugaadi Cultural Function @ Curepipe, Rep of Mauritius Salledes Fetes Hotel De Ville Curepipe, Duration: 2 minutes 27 SecsLINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4n28g2anEw

TODAY'S MESSAGE -DWELL IN THE GOOD IN OTHERS

Do not seek to discover or discuss the evil in others, for the attempt will tarnish your own mind. When you are engaged in searching for the faults and the failings of others, you are paving the way for developing those faults and failings in yourself. Dwell on the good in others, and in time, it will prove to be an asset to you. The goodness latent in you shall then be urged to sprout and blossom.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 14, 1976.

TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

"I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid.
Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear
is to trample it beneath your feet."

-- Nadia Comaneci

DIFFERNCE BETWEEN WESTERNERS AND ASIANS

(1) Opinion

Westerners: Talk to the point
Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different

(2) Way of Life

Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself.
Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.


(3) Punctuality


Westerners: on time.
Asians: in time.

(4) Contacts

Westerners: Contact to related person only.
Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.

(5) Anger

Westerners: Show that I am angry.
Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)

(6) Queue when Waiting

Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
Asians: Queuing?! What's that?

(7) Sundays on the Road

Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

(8) Party

Westerners: Only gather with their own group.
Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.

(9) In the restaurant

Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

(10) Travelling

Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.

(11) Handling of Problems

Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.
Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.

(12) Three meals a day

Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.

(13) Transportation

Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car

(14) Elderly in day-to-day life

Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.
Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.

(15) Moods and Weather

Westerners: The logic is:rain is pain.
Asians: More rain, more prosperity

(16) The Boss

Westerners: The boss is part of the team.
Asians: The boss is a fierce god.

(17) What's Trendy

Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.
Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.

(18) The Child

Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.
Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.

Friday, July 17, 2009

TODAY'S MESSAGE-GOD'S MISSION

The Lord is devoid of attachment and hatred. He comes on a Mission and is bent only on that task. His nature is to support the right and admonish the wrong. His task is to restore vision to man, to turn his footsteps along the path of morality and self-control, so that he may achieve self-knowledge.

- Divine Discourse, 25 Dec, 1976 .

GOVERNMENT HELP FOR THE POOR

MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT HELP TO THE POOR

Malaysian Government is considering some form of help to families earning less than RM 1000 in rural areas and RM 1,500 in urban areas. If you fall in this category please register with the Government. You can register at the nearest District office or online at
http://www.ekasih.gov.my

This info was provided by TAM Youths

Thursday, July 16, 2009

LEADERSHIP

A leader should know how to manage failure




(Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam at Wharton India Economic forum , Philadelphia , March 22,2008 )

Question: Could you give an example, from your own experience, of how leaders should manage failure?

Kalam: Let me tell you about my experience. In 1973 I became the project director of India 's satellite launch vehicle program, commonly called the SLV-3. Our goal was to put India 's 'Rohini' satellite into orbit by 1980. I was given funds and human resources -- but was told clearly that by 1980 we had to launch the satellite into space. Thousands of people worked together in scientific and technical teams towards that goal.


By 1979 -- I think the month was August -- we thought we were ready. As the project director, I went to the control center for the launch. At four minutes before the satellite launch, the computer began to go through the checklist of items that needed to be checked. One minute later, the computer program put the launch on hold; the display showed that some control components were not in order. My experts -- I had four or five of them with me -- told me not to worry; they had done their calculations and there was enough reserve fuel. So I bypassed the computer, switched to manual mode, and launched the rocket. In the first stage, everything worked fine. In the second stage, a problem developed. Instead of the satellite going into orbit, the whole rocket system plunged into the Bay of Bengal . It was a big failure.


That day, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, Prof. Satish D hawan, had called a press conference. The launch was at 7:00 am , and the press conference -- where journalists from around the world were present -- was at 7:45 am at ISRO's satellite launch range in Sriharikota [in Andhra Pradesh in southern India ]. Prof. Dhawan, the leader of the organization, conducted the press conference himself. He took responsibility for the failure -- he said that the team had worked very hard, but that it needed more technological support. He assured the media that in another year, the team would definitely succeed.. Now, I was the project director, and it was my failure, but instead, he took responsibility for the failure as chairman of the organization.


The next year, in July 1980, we tried again to launch the satellite -- and this time we succeeded. The whole nation was jubilant. Again, there was a press conference. Prof. Dhawan called me aside and told me, 'You conduct the press conference today.'


I learned a very important lesson that day. When failure occurred, the leader of the organization owned that failure. When success came, he gave it to his team. The best management lesson I have learned did not come to me from reading a book; it came from that experience

BANANAS FOR MEDICAL BENEFITS

Bananas for medical uses

After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
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Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
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Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
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Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at wor k leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

IS ENGLISH EASY???

You think English is easy???



1) The bandage was wound around the wound.


2) The farm was used to produce produce .


3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.


4) We must polish the Polish furniture.


5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present ..

8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

10) I did not object to the object.

11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.

12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row .

13) They were too close to the door to close it.

14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.

15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.

16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.

17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?


Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France . Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices? Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?

If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a veg etarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, and is raised to the ground, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on.

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.

PS. - Why doesn't 'Buick' rhyme with 'quick'


You lovers of the English language might enjoy this ..

There is a two-letter word that perhaps has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that is 'UP.'

It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wakeUP ? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP ? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report ?

We call UP our friends. And we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lockUP the house and some guys fix UP the old car . At other times the little word has real special meaning. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing, but to be dressed UP is special.

And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP . We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night.

We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP ! To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP , look the word< U> UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4th of the page and can add UP to about thir ty definitions. I f you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don't give UP , you may wind UP with a hundred or more. When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP When the sun comes out we say it is clearing UP .

When it rains, it wets the earth and often messes things UP .

When it doesn't rain for awhile, things dry UP .

One could go on and on, but I'll wrap it UP , for now my time is UP, so............ it is time to shut UP .!



Last but not least, doesn't English drive you UP the wall?

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

BARACK OBAMA'S INSPIRING SPEECH TO FATHERS

Barack Obama delivered a passionate speech on fatherhood
today at a south side African American church, where he called on men
to take greater responsibility for their families. He spoke from the
pulpit at the Apostolic Church of God, while his wife and two
daughters sat with parishioners.

“We need fathers to recognize that responsibility doesn’t just end at
conception. That doesn’t make you a father,” Obama said to applause
and hoots from the parishioners, “What makes you a man is not the
ability to have a child- any fool can have a child. That’s doesn’t
make you father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a
father.”

Obama, whose father abandoned him when he was two years old, said he
understands the difficulties of growing up in a single parent home. He
added that his father’s absence has taught him how to be a better
parent to his two daughters, Sasha and Malia.

“I resolved many years ago that it was my obligation to break the
cycle, that if I could be anything in life, I would be a good father
to my children; that if I could give them anything, I would give them
that rock, that foundation, on which to build their lives.”

He called on parents to instill an “ethic of excellence” in their
children, expecting them to strive for the high goals. While recalling
a brief speech that he had given to a graduating class of eighth grade
girls, Obama said he was surprised by all the “pomp and circumstance”
of the ceremony.

“It’s just eighth grade,” he said and later added, “an eighth-grade
education doesn’t cut it today. Let’s give them a handshake and tell
them to get their butts back in the library.”

He noted that many African Americans didn’t support him initially
because they didn’t believe that a black man could be elected
president. “What was interesting was how many people would come up to
me and say ‘oh Barack, we love you man, we’re rooting for you but we
just don’t think that a black man can be elected president,” Obama
recalled.

“I mean we had already defeated ourselves before we even started. We
didn’t set high enough expectations for ourselves, we believed that
somebody else can do it but we can’t do it. And that filters down to
our children.”

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends.

She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.

She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another.


She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through the difficult times.

The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she d id not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of him!

One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.'

Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, 'I loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?'

'No way!', replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word..

His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?'

'No!', replied the 3rd boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!'

Her heart sank and turned cold.

She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, 'I have always
turned to you for help and you've always been there for me.

When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?'

'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!', replied the 2nd boyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.'

His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated.

Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go..'

The girl looked up, and there was his first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.

Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!'

In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives:

Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.

Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth.When you die, it will all go to others.

Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to the grave.

And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power Cultivate and pleasures of the world.

However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever you go., strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF TODAY

"You are the same today as you'll be in five years except for two things, the books you read and the people you meet."-- Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

MESSAGE OF THE DAY

To remove the evil of egoism, service is the most efficient instrument. Service will also impress on the person doing the service the Unity of all mankind. One who dedicates his/her time, skill and strength to service can never meet defeat, distress or disappointment, for service is its own reward. His words will be ever sweet and soft, his gestures ever revered and humble. He will have no foe, fatigue, or fear.
- Divine Discourse, Aug 28, 1976.

SAI SCHOOL STAND OUT

Sai School Students Stand Out for their Excellence
The media hailed it as “a school with a difference”. India’s leading news daily the Times of India announced “Puttaparthi school shows the way”. Making headlines for its outstanding academic results, Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, nestled in the valley of Prasanthi Nilayam has made history yet again. The school which charges absolutely no fee and offers universal access to students from any economic, cultural, geographical or social background has repeatedly proven that the purity of intent is the superior-most formula for lasting success!
The hard-working and dedicated students of the unique school founded by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba have pulled off another stunning performance in the recent Central Board of Secondary Education or CBSE exams announced in May 2009.
In the combined Grades 10 and 12 external board exams which are held nationally across India, not only did the 215 out of the 216 students secure a first division, but more significantly, ninety seven percent of the students achieved distinction or above 75% marks, with almost half of the students scoring more than 90% in aggregate. Truly, it is an amazing feat which brought joy to the teachers, students and parents.
The CBSE Results of Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam,for the academic year 2008-2009

TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."-- Mark Twain

WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

Weight Loss Tips
By: John Schreoder

So you are planning to lose some of that extra weight you gained over the holidays? Other than going to the gym, and losing weight the hard way, you can consider changing your dietary habits. You must realize that not all dieting schemes persuade you into starving yourself and using diet pills to lose weight may affect your health in the long run.Below, I will let you in on some diet tips for quick weight loss:

Drink plenty of water:

Water is undoubtedly the most important catalyst in order to lose weight, and keeping it controlled for a longer term. Water is responsible of flushing out waste from your kidneys, in turn metabolizing your stored body fat. Water also acts as a suppressant keeping the stomach full, and keeping your appetite controlled, and prevents dehydration which is sometimes the main cause for false hunger and craving. Drinking iced water makes your body burn about 62 calories as your body works to level out the waters temperature with your body’s temperature. This sums up to about 430 calories burnt…simply by drinking water.

Eat at regular intervals throughout the day

Try to eat at least 5 times a day. This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at different times throughout the day. Don’t miss breakfast, as it’s considered to be the most important meal of the day and should help you to avoid overeating at other meals. Master the art of portioning the quantity of all your meals.

Consume plenty of Fibres

Adequate intakes of fibre by your body help to keep your bowels more active and help the mobility and processing of food. Fibrous foods gives a more prolong fuller feeling, controlling your hunger. Fibrous foods have fewer calories so the total calorie intake is also curtailed. Potatoes, beans, brown rice, broccoli and nuts are a great source of fibre.

Take foods containing “good” fats

Good fats are comprised of essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids, which is very necessary for natural reproduction and growth. Good fats are also play a part in the production of prostaglandin, which is responsible for regulating your blood pressure, averts blood clots and lowering the risk of various heart related diseases. Having oily fish in your diet is a good source of obtaining good fat. It also helps in efficient weight loss

Quality Protein

Quality protein immensely contributes in weight control as it posses the ability to make you feel fuller for a longer period of time. Good protein is also responsible for regulating carbohydrates by warding off sudden increases in insulin production, which cause energy loss and generates sugar craving. Fish, low fat cottage cheese, shrimps, skimmed milk, egg white are good choices of quality protein.


Importance of Carbohydrates

There have been a lot of rumours about too much carbohydrates being very harmful for the body, but don’t count on everything you hear. Carbohydrates can actually help you in quick weight loss. Consuming food containing carbohydrates along with moderate fats and calories in you diet can help you to lose weight. Fruits, vegetables and wholegrain are a good source of carbohydrates and also help to regulate hunger spikes.

With these pointers in mind, I truly believe that your next diet will be a successful one. Best of luck!

POEM-DEDICATED TO MOTHERS

More Than a Mother
By Kari Keshmiri

When God set the world in place,
when He hung the stars up in space,
when He made the land and the sea,
then He made you and me.

He sat back and saw all that was good,
He saw things to be as they should.
Just one more blessing He had in store;
He created a mother, but whatever for?

He knew a mother would have a special place
to shine His reflection on her child's face.
A mother will walk the extra mile
just to see her children smile.

She'll work her fingers to the bone
to make a house into a home.
A mother is there to teach and guide,
a mother will stay right by your side.

She'll be there through your pain and strife,
she'll stay constant in your life.
A mother will lend a helping hand
until you have the strength to stand.

She'll pick you up when you are down,
when you need a friend she'll stick around.
A mother is one who listens well,
will keep her word; will never tell.

A mother never pokes or pries
but stands quietly by your side,
giving you the strength you need,
encouraging you to succeed.

A mother is one who can be strong
when you need someone to lean on.
You're more than a mother to me;
a reflection of Him in your face I see,
a love that knows no boundaries.

I'm glad that you chose to be
all this and more to me.
You share a love that knows no end,
you're more than my mother,you are my friend.

Monday, July 13, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY







MESSAGE OF THE DAY

Through selfless service you realise that all beings are waves of the Ocean of Divinity. No other sadhana (spiritual practice) can bring you into the incessant contemplation of the Oneness of all living beings. You feel another's pain as your own; you share another's success as your own. To see every one else as yourself and yourself in every one, that is the core of the sadhana of seva. Again, seva makes the ego languish for want of food. It makes you humble before the suffering of others, and when you rush to render help, you do not calculate how high or low his social or economic status is. The hardest heart is slowly softened into the softness of butter by the opportunities that the seva offers.
-Divine Discourse, November 14, 1975.

THE BOSS-JOKE OF THE DAY

A man wanted to buy his son a parrot as a birthday present..The next day he went to the pet shop and sawthree identical parrots in a cage.He asked the clerk, "how much for the parrot on the right?The owner said it was $ 250."$ 250.", the man said. "Well what does he do?"He knows how to use all of the functions of Microsoft Office 2000,responds the clerk."He can do all of your spreadsheets and type all of your letters."The man then asked what the second parrot cost.The clerk replied, $ 500, but he not only knows Office 2000,but is an expert computer programmer.Finally, the man inquired about the cost of the last parrot.The clerk replied, "$1,000."Curious as to how a bird can cost $1,000, the man asked what this bird's specialty was.The clerk replies, "Well to be honest I haven't seen him do anything.But the other two call him *"BOSS"!!

CHANAKYA'S QUOTES

Chanakya's quotes (Indian politician, strategist and writer, 350 BC - 275 BC) He was the prime minister of one of the most famous emperors of India , Chandra Gupta;like a Kissinger to Nixon.
Chanakya's Quotes
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"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and Honest people are screwed first."
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"Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous."
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"The biggest guru-mantra is: Never share your secrets with anybody. If you cannot keep secret with you , do not expect that other will keep it. ! It will destroy you."

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"There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no Friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth."

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"Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful.. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead."
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"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it."

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"Once you start working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."

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"The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction."

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"A man is great by deeds, not by birth."
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"Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years.
For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends."
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"Education is one's best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats beauty and youth."

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Bhagavad Gita Simplified (click link below)

Bhagavad Gita Simplified

MAHATHMA GHANDHI FINAL MOMENTS




On Friday 30 January 1948, Gandhi woke up at his usual hour, 3:30 a.m.
After the morning prayer he put the final touches to the new constitution
for Congress which he had been unable to finish the previous night. The
rest of the morning was spent answering letters.

Someone mentioned the fact that despite his poor health he was working
incessantly. ‘Tomorrow’, he explained, ‘I may not be here’.

Gandhi would not permit those who attended the prayer meetings: ‘If I have
to die I should like to die at the prayer meeting. You are wrong in
believing that you can protect me from harm.. God is my protector.’


Mahatma Gandhi’s body lay on the pyre with his head to the north. In that
position Buddha met his end. At 4:45 p.m., Ramdas, the third son of the
Mahatma, set fire to the funeral pyre. The logs burst into flames. The vast
assemblage groaned. Women wailed; men wept. The wood crackled and seethed
and the flames united into a single fire. Now there was silence. Gandhi’s
body was being reduced to ashes and cinders. A nation’s father was dead

GOD IS IN ALL

Recognize this truth. God is in all. When you hate another, you are hating the Lord. When you hate the Lord, you are hating yourself. When you inflict pain on another name, remember that the other is yourself, in another form with another name....Envy causes pain on those who are envied. When another's fortune is green, why should your eyes be red? Why get wild when another eats his fill?... Give up this vice of envy. Be happy when another is happy. That is more pleasing to the Lord than all the prayers you recite, all the flowers you heap on His picture or image, or even the hours you spend in silent meditation.

- Divine Discourse, Dec 24, 1980.

Friday, July 10, 2009

MESSAGE OF THE DAY

PILGRIMAGE TO GOD

Patience, Tolerance, fortitude, equanimity, fraternity...these will prove invaluable equipments in the pilgrimage to God. Do not distinguish between one fellow pilgrim and another on the basis of caste, creed or color. Do not divide them into friends and foes. Recognize the common traits, uniting efforts, and the basic divinity amongst all. Rich and poor, scholar and illiterate - these distinctions do not hold good for long, they are just outer frills. A flower radiates fragrance and charm, whether held in the right hand or the left. It does not limit that gift to some and deny it to others. Everyone who comes near, receives the fragrance.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 23, 1975.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

JOKE OF THE DAY

A few years ago, a Prime Minister of an Asian Country was given some Basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets president Bill Clinton...

The instructor told the "Prime Minister, when you shake hand with President Clinton, please say 'How r u'."
Then Mr. Clinton should say, 'I am fine, and you?' Now, you should say 'me too'. Afterwards we, translators, will do the work for you.'

It looks quite simple, but the truth is.....

When the Prime Minister met Clinton , he mistakenly said 'Who r u?' (Instead of 'How r u?'.)

Mr.Clinton was a bit shocked but still managed to react with humor:
'Well, I'm Hillary's husband, ha-ha...'

Then the Prime Minster replied 'Me too, ha-ha.....

Then there was a long silence in the meeting room!!!!!!

MICHAEL JACKSON ALIVE ALWAYS


Michael Jackson-King of Pop Alive always

Reasons for his popularity

• His contribution to bridge the world through his music is immense.
• His impeccable dance movements and sense of perfection
• His Song ‘We are the world’ brought all Musicians together
. He managed to raise considerable amount of money for the needy.
• Had a musical career for 45 years and sold more than 750 million records
• His fans include kids to the old.
• He earns more money than many famous musicians even after his death
• He is the one who introduced moon walking dance to the world
• His gentleness while being the most popular musical icon of the world.
• His songs charted the top no, ‘ones’ for consecutive weeks.
• His songs from Thriller and bad will be remembered for long.
• He is friend of many popular artists.
• His love for children and his massive Neverland ranch
• He owns the Beatle Catalogue through which he earns lots of money.

TELUGUS OVERSEAS-NEED DOCUMENTATION

Overseas Telugus and a Need for Documentation
by Bhaskar Teegela


Diaspora has now become a fashionable expression to many who use this term. With their presence in many countries for several decades, and in some cases more than two centuries, Overseas Telugus have turned into an influential transnational diaspora community. It would not be a surprise if this community is going define and influence, not only the economics and politics of the hostlands, but also of the socio-political and economic structures of the homeland, Andhra Pradesh. The present essay outlines the migration of Telugus to distant lands over centuries, and also introduces briefly to our new website www.telugudiaspora.com
Telugus/Andhras have a rich legacy and history of migrating and exploring new places, inland and maritime. First mentioned in Aitareya Brahmana as exiled sons of Viswamitra, Andhras are always on move and exile and migration is at the core of their history. Battles and spread of religion, more importantly, trade and commerce took them to distant places beyond our boundaries and, in due course some made these destinations their homes. The ocean currents always transported the inherent Telugu culture- the language, values and beliefs, traditions and practices- along with men, goods etc. The migration of Andhras over centuries can be classified into three kinds basing on the historical time period- the pre-colonial, the colonial and the post-colonial. The following sections briefly describe each of the varieties. Historical accounts of Andhra migration can be traced back to the rule of Satavahanas when maritime trade played a crucial role in the migration of Andhras for commercialpurposes. The Greek text, Periplus of the Erythrean Sea, gives and authentic account of the Andhra’s maritime trade, the trade routes, information on the ports like-Kantakossyla, Koddura (Gudur), Allosygne, and Motupalli, the facilities for incoming traders, and outgoing merchants etc. The maritime travel to various other countries also had religious and cultural reasons like exploring new civilizations, the scriptures of other countries etc.
The post Satavahana period saw migrations to the SouthEast and China. Many religious leaders went Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali etc and spread the tenets of Buddhism and various aspects of Andhra culture. Other instances of Andhra presence is the Sailendra Vamsam of the Kalinga Srisailam established the Sri Vijaya empire in Palambangu (Sumatra island), carried trade with Java, Malaya, Siam, Borneo and Cambodia. The kingdom also propagated and spread Mahayana Buddhism. Also, the King Parameshwara of Sri Vijaya Empire travelled from Palambangu to Singapore and other areas in the SouthEast and ruled effectively for five years. The work by Madini Somunaidu refers to the availability of sasanas (inscriptions) in Sanskrit, Vengi and Pallava lipi, and the kansya idols of Avalokateeshwara in Malacca city denote the presence of Telugus and influence of art and architecture in the SouthEast Asia. After Satavahanas, it was during the rule of Kakatiyas that overseas commercial activity flourished. The famous Motupalli (also called as Desiyuyyakkondapattnam) inscription of Ganapatideva, the Abhaya Shasana, mentions of assurance and concessions to the merchants leaving the Indian coast and in coming traders from abroad. The dynasties in the ancient and medieval Andhra never discouraged the maritime trade and overseas travel was always boosted as it added to the treasury of the kingdom. Neither there were any caste regulations to travel nor was a question of losing one’s caste identity with the travel.
The rule of Bahmanis saw the arrival of the first Europeans on the Indian soil, the Portuguese traders on the West Coast, and the rule of East India Company from 1600 in eastern parts of India. It is during this period that sea travel and losing caste identity was linked. Any travel abroad was resulted in loss of the caste identity (kalapani). Excommunication and purification ceremony was followed in the case for travellers. The colonial period and consequent induction of Zamindari system during the British rule worsened the plight of the peasants, added to the misery resulted by frequent famines and drought. The system was designed to collect exuberant taxes in form of ‘peshcush’ that finally affected the peasants. High taxes, lack of effective irrigational systems (except for anicuts on Godavari and Krishna in 1847 and 1853 respectively) and frequent famines- the Andhra famine of 1805-1807, Nellore famine-1811, Guntur-1833, and the famous crop failure of 1839, have left peasants in dire situations. On the other hand, the destruction of local handcraft industry, in light of protectionism employed by European nations to protect their local industry, had finally ended the everlasting trade links with the European market (where silk from Berhampur, muslin from Srikakulam, chintzes of Machilipatnam were traded briskly). Heavy transit duties and ‘Moturpha’, corruption and inefficiency of the East India Company (especially the judiciary), negligence towards education too have accelerated the misery of the peasant. The suffering of the peasants was so severe under the Crown that Lokaranjani, a Telugu journal, complained in October 1875 that the ryots were better off under the Company’s administration than under the crown. Around these decades, many Telugus left to the British colonies as indenture, kangani, and maistry labourers to work on the sugar and coffee plantations. Telugu speaking areas of Vizagapatnam and Ganjam were the main recruiting districts in South India for the indenture labour. As early as 1824, with the annexation of the Lower Burma, the British began to recruit labour for the economic expansion of Burma. The recruitment process included many Telugus. The following sections briefly deal with each of the colonies where Telugus emigrated in one of the forms-indenture labour, kangani labour, maistry labour, free or passage migrants, and assisted labour emigration.
The migration to South Africa occurred as a part of the indenture system from the Madras Presidency. In fact the first ever-Indian migrant to the colony was a Telugu, Baboo Naidu, in July 1885Apart from a large number
of Naidus (Naidoos), the migrants included peasants, farm labourers, clerical, teachers, Kamsala and Kummara. A few Komatis also migrated but lost their caste identity in subsequent generations. Apart from their presence in the indenture labour, the Andhras were known for their active involvement in business networks along the coast of Natal, Durban and Pietermartizburg. Subsequent generation of Telugus were involved not only in the distribution of food and household goods but also owned cinema halls, garages,and some as transport operators and laundry owners. Presently, they are into all professions alongwith ventures in local business.
Telugus have migrated to the Mauritius islands began as early as 1836 as a part of the indenture labour system, to work on the sugar plantations. It is often said that the first ship that carried Telugus to Mauritius was one Ganges from the port of Korangi in coastal Andhra. Later on they spread all over the island moving away from the erstwhile plantations and settled in towns like Piton, Rochewpire, Tyack, St. Pierre, Beau- Vallan and Quatre- Bones, Riviere Du Rempart, Chemin Grenier, Flacq, Mahebourg, Casis (Port Louis), L’escaillier, and Goodlands. Most of the Telegus in Mauritius have their origins from the following places in the
erstwhile Madras Presidency-Bimli (Bheemilipatnam/Bheemunipatnam), Vizagapatam (Visakhapatnam or Vizag),
Thoonee (Tuni), Uncole (Ongole), Bimlipatam (opp.cit), Oopada (Uppada), Alleepuram (Alleepuram), Nabobpettah (Nawabpeta), Ganzam (Ganjam), Vizianagaram (Vizianagaram), Alamunda (Alamanda) and a
few from Hyderabad. They have completely lost contact with their places of origin over the years. Two centuries of life overseas have not let them down and forget their origins. The Telugu temple, the Telugus festivals and the Telugu language have played an invaluable role in the lives of the Telugus in Mauritius.
Temples like the St. Pierre Vishnu Mandiram, the Simhadri Appanah temple at Beau Vallon, and the Lau Lora Prasanna Venkateshwara temple (considered as the chinna tirupathi). Festivals like Rama Bhajanamu, Simhadri
Appanah Puja, Govinda Puja (or Govinda Mala) and the Ammoru pandaga have become the symbols of Telugu culture and tradition in Mauritius. Lately ugadi and Andhra day are celebrated with pomp and joy. Early teachers like Somanah Somiah, Veerabhadroo Elliah, Linga Ramasamy, Venkatasami Veerasamy have took inspiration from their teacher Pandit Gunnayaa Ottoo whose life was dedicated to the spread of Telugu language. Telugu is taught in more than 100 schools at primary level and nearly 8 at Secondary level. Currently there are 70000 Telugus on the island and Mauritius Andhra Maha Sabha is an umbrella organisation for their cultural life, with more than 85 branches. Of late, Mauritius Telugu Cultural Centre Trust’s foundation stone was laid on Ugadi Day by our Hon. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in his recent visit to Mauritius. This trust is going to play a vital role in the promotion of Telugu culture on the island.
Telugus formed a part of the kangani labour to migrate along with Tamilians and Malayalese to the Malay Peninsula. The main recruiting centres were Vizagapatnam and Nagapatnam. The labourers mainly worked on the rubber plantations, oil palms, and coconut plantations. There were also instances of the labour working on the road construction, drainage, sanitation, electricity board and railways too. The whole process of recruitment was based on systematic network among villagers (generally from same family or family and extended kin- kinship was also a factor), maistry and the agent. Most of the migrants are from the castes- Gavara, Kapu (sometimes called as Telaga also in coastal Andhra) and Velama (the richer section among them are called Velama dora). The remaining is from chakali (washer man), mangali (barber) and others. The word maistry usually denotes head of a group of construction/ repair/ or coolie workers in coastal Andhra. Another word/ term mentioned is ‘Dandelu’ or ‘ Tandelu’ which literally means ‘dandunu elevadu’ (one who rules/directs the group). The Telugu Association of Malaysia was initially formed in the Lower Perak, Perak on the 17 th August 1955 under the banner of Malaysia Andhra Sangamu. The official registration (17th Feb 1956) and the Inaugural General (14 th Oct 1958) followed. From 16 th December 1963 it was known as Malaysia Andhra Sangamu and later from 1983 as Telugu Association of Malaysia. The association has been very active over years to encourage generations of Telugus to learn Telugu and use it in daily life and is actively promoting its ideals through its branches.
The first batch of Telugus arrived in Fiji along with other south Indians on the vessel ELBE in 1903 to the Nakulau Depot as indenture labourers. Like all other Telugu emigrants, the Fiji Telugus too promoted their
culture. Language was one dominant factor that separated Telugus from other Indian communities, and caused certain rifts in the Indian community. The sirdars who are generally from the north India could not
comprehend the south Indian languages until they could speak broken Hindustani. At last on 20 th April, 1941 under the chairmanship of David Robert “ The Dakshina India Andhra Sangam of Fiji” was given birth to promote Telugu language.
Migration of Telugus to the West, especially to the US is a post-colonial phenomenon. In the post-great war period, the post-colonial societies emphasized on the technical and professional competence that required manpower to run various institutions. On the other hand, many independent nations from the colonial rule suffered with one major problem- underemployment. This period also saw the emergence of a favourable
immigration 1 climate to the US, institution of scholarships funding the research/study of the meritorious and recruitment of the qualified technical manpower from India. The major factor that facilitated and favoured the
recruitment of Indians was their capabilities of comprehending good English, which by then has become a universal link language for communication. Telugus formed a part of this recruitment process and migrated to the US beginning as early as 1950s as students and engineers initially. The later years saw the migration of doctors (the Vietnam War crisis), family reunion and the software engineers. The post-1990 Telugu emigration to the US saw migration of the software engineers on a large scale on the widely known H1 B visa programme.
As many of the readers of this article are well aware of the activities of the US Telugu, I will only briefly touch on them. Telugu associations like TANA and ATA, (I have a list of 40 plus such associations in the US in the section here on Associations) and many others are trying to promote Telugu culture among the successive generations. They are also helping the motherland, A.P, through their foundations. Recently, all these associations are trying to link up with the Government of AP for several of its development works (many of you know about the TANA’s collaboration with Naandi, and ATA’s collaboration with CII). There are other kinds of platforms like the Vanguri Foundation, AVK Foundation, Texas Sahiti Sadassu, Silicon Andhra and many other literary bodies which are trying to promote the literary activities, both in homeland and the US. Along with the above,the online activism of US Telugus is evident from their participation on e-groups like Racchabanda, which has become the centre of literary-activities promotion among US and other Telugus. This reminds me of also, the Ganasudha radio programme in the US, which is trying to encourage the younger generations to participate in its programmes, and thus promote the Telugudanam.
Although many Telugus to UK migrated as doctors and spread in almost all cities of the UK, there is this section of Telugus in Preston, which I would like to mention. The first generation of Telugus who migrated to Preston migrated mostly from Burma as industrial workforce in the woolen mills and cotton industries of Preston and Bradford- as supervisors, managers, mechanics, fitters, spinners, winders etc. The main villages from
where the majority of Telugus have come to Preston are Rameswaram, Aravalli, Juttika, Penumantra, Mallepudi (all from West Godavari district), and Ravulapalem (in East Godavari district). They have Andhra Social and Cultural Organisation, which also is the place of worship, the Venkateshwara temple. The successive generations are into almost all professions- lawyers, doctors, engineers etc. The European Telugu Association acts as the platform for all the Telugus in Europe and UK, and France. It is very interesting to note that
many of these European nations has two kinds of Telugus- the direct migrants from Andhra Pradesh, and the descendents of old migrants from Mauritius, South Africa, Malaysia etc. Telugu migration to Australia is entirely a post-colonial type as researchers, teachers, on exchange programme beginning from 1960s. They formed a part of the India League. The later years saw the birth of the South Indian Students Association (unregistered). Usually meet on the weekends for common cooking, celebrate festivals. By 1985, there are nearly 60 Telugu families in Sydney and as many in Melbourne too. Celebrating Ugadi, Deepavali in a rented hall
was a custom. Some families volunteer to organise initially. But as families grew in number, it was thought an association is a must. In the year 1978, both Telugus and Tamils wanted to build the Sri Venkateshwara Temple in Sydney, and was finished in 1985. But as late as 1992, there was no Telugu Association in Australia. In 1988, Telugu Paluku magazine and Telugu schools by families in Melbourne. In 1992, 200 each Telugu families in both Sydney and Melbourne started the Telugu associations. Presently there are two prominent Telugu associations- Telugu Association of Australia in Melbourne and Telugu Association in Sydney. The Sydney association released a quarterly newsletter in English called Vahini.
The advancements in the field of communication technology have accelerated the emerging networks among overseas Telugus. The networks build bridges to link the overseas Telugus and its diaspora that extends from Fiji on the east to USA on the west, and also with the motherland, Andhra Pradesh. This has resulted in a strong affiliation towards each other and helps s in reinforcing the Telugu identity among the diaspora. With a view to provide a single platform for all the information and resources on Overseas Telugus, we recently activated the site www.telugudiaspora.com. The main purpose of this site is to make it an information resource . The site would be a platform for information on --

History of Telugu diaspora (origins, destinations, population figures,Telugu associations, Foundations,Literary organisations and people associated)
Telugu culture and Identity in countries with considerable number of Telugus
Networks and Linkages between the Telugus overseas and Andhra Pradesh (political, business and socio-cultural)
Helping the old Telugu diaspora members to trace their roots
Making the site a resourceful platform for information on Telugu diaspora
I thank Dr. David Bala Lingiah, a person of Telugu origin, born in Mauritius, migrated to Scotland, for his encouragement in writing this article.