GODMAN

If an 'O' of Ego is removed from Goodman, it will become a Godman. Ego is fed right from childhood when a small child is appreciated if it wins a game or race or gets more marks in the class. Not only this, even the words, "My child is smarter than that of yours. My child is more handsome or beautiful than that of yours. My child is healthier than that of yours." All these kind of remarks from parents, grandparents and others fan the ego of the child.

When the child grows and goes to school, these remarks take another shape. "My child has scored more marks than that of yours. This child has topped the class by scoring high marks."

This kind of comparison builds the psychological foundation of the child to be better in the society. The child also learns how to feel different from others in the society? This may be called the child is learning "how to discriminate." Blood and flesh is same but there are so many other traits on the basis of which a child learns to differentiate with others in the society. White skin is better than black, my culture and country is better than that of yours, I am stronger than you, I am more intelligent than others are some of the mental developments. This attitude builds ego which in turn teaches the human beings to disdain others one count or the other.

The child less learns about himself which the mother Nature has given to him. It more learns about the artificial living. That's how to accumulate more wealth in this world, how to keep the knowledge upto himself and exploit others. Vanity prevails upon the child and it leads to distancing itself from the real happiness.

Real happiness is not in accumulation of wealth but its use for our brothers and sisters in this world. Real happiness comes from retaining and nourishing relationships howsoever small or insignificant they appear in terms of money and wealth. Real happiness comes from enjoying a good health which comes from treating others alike and sharing their woes and worries. No body cares how much you know until he knows how much you care.

It is the caring of the needy that brings the real happiness. So, stop fanning ego and enjoy real happiness. Shedding ego, we become 90% lighter mentally and start enjoying the journey of our life. Enjoy the light of the lamp without any regard to the lamp. Lamp can be made of clay, mud, silver, gold or diamond but light is same. It does not change. Be BIG and shed ego.

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MAMA'S GIFT

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers and prospered. Some years later, they chatted having enjoyed dinner together. They discussed gifts to their elderly mother, who lived far away in another city.

The first said, " I had built a big house for Mama."


The second said, " I had hundred thousand dollar theater in the house for Mama."


The third one said, " I had a Mercedes dealer to deliver LS600 for Mama."

The fourth said, " You know how Mama loved reading holy Bible (you may read religious book of your own religion) and you know she can't read now as she can't see being old. I met the preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribue $100, 000 a year for twenty years to the
church, but it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it."

The other brothers were impressed. After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.


She wrote, " Milton, the house you build is so huge I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."

" Marvin, I am too old to travel, I stay home, I have my groceries delivered, so never use the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks."

"Michael, you game me an expensive theater with Dolby Sound, it could hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same."

"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."

Luv Ya
Mama
Moral: Gifts should be need based.
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VANITY

Vanity is empty pride. It is futility and unsubstantiality. Thoma a Kempis said, :He himself and that maketh no account of any height of hour." These words are the quintessence of humility, when one is not arrogant of his successes nor does he complain about his misfortunes.

He insists on living creatively everyday, every minute, to give happiness to himself and to share it with others.

The reverse of this characteristic is vanity, a common trait that infects the mind and spirit of huminity. As a matter of fact, no one can escape it entirely in a lifetime.

When we have vanity, we have conceit; and in both instances we tend to falsely believe we are more than what we are, when, as a matter of fact, we know the truth - that we are less, much less than what we can be. Then, in our secret embarassment, we scratch for attention, but it ends in a fruitless effort. It's like scratching on marble. If truth be known or realised, we wind up disliking our own self, neglecting opportunities to find our 'big self' and worthwhile goals.

Once this realizations dawns on us, we feel that there is nothing vanity but defeat. Perhaps we would think twice before being vain if we realised that we are playing a depression game, a losing

game that automatically makes us a member of the opinionated club; that we become little dictators who cannot win, who cannot relax, who cannot sleep.

The cure for our ailment is simple: Let us think kindly of ourselves, but don't gloat over successes. Be a good friend to our own self and be a good friend to others. Like Thomas a Kempis said, we will be great if don't make too great an account of our honours.

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3. COMPARISON STRESSES MIND
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7.PARENTS GENERALLY FORCE THIER WILL UPON THE CHILDREN WHICH IN TURN TELLS UPON THEIR HEALTH.
8. PARENTS THROUGH THEIR BEHAVIOUR MAKE THEIR CHILDREN PUPPETS TO PERFORM BEFORE THE PEOPLE WHO COME TO MEET THE PARENTS.
9. PARTICPATION IN GAMES AND GOOD BEHAVIOUR BY PARENTS CAN REDUCE THE STRESS.
10. PARENTS SHOULD NOT COMPARE THE CHILDREN ON THE BASIS OF MARKS ONLY. RATHER THEY SHOULD TRY TO KNOW THE GOOD POINTS OF THEIR CHILD.
11. DON'T KILL SILENTLY YOUR CHILDREN FOR FALSE EGO AND SOCIAL REPUTATION.
12. NO BODY CAN STOP COMMENTING FROM THE PEOPLE. LEARN TO BEAR WITH THE COMMENTING FROM OTHERS. COMMENTING IS GENERALLY DONE BY ILLITERATE LESS EDUCATED PEOPLE. DON'T SACRIFICE YOUR KIDS FOR THE SAKE OF SAVING YOURSELF FROM THE SOCIAL COMMENTING. NOBODY REMEMBERS WHAT HE SAID AFTER A DAY.
13. TAKE HONEY TO BE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY STRONG. WEAK MIND CANNOT TAKE COMMENTING EASILY. WORDS OF COMMENTER GO ON RINGING IN THE HEAD AND RESULT IN REACTION.
14. LIFE IS FOR ONE TIME. ONCE GONE, IT NEVER COMES BACK. FOLLOW LAW. LAW IS VERY HARSH FOR SUCH KIND OF BEHAVIOUR BY ANYONE. BEWARE.

TRUE LIVING

Mr. Singh, a youngman of 34 years, migrated from Punjab (India) to Canada six years back. He is Master of Science by education. He did his Masters in Plant Breeding from world renowned University, Punjab Agricultural University. His mentor found that Mr. Singh's soul is more than he appears to the people around him. He motivated, mentored and encouraged him every time. Despite certain physical disabilities, Mr. Singh was able to overcome them. He was able to combat family, friends and peer pressure boldly. The first job he did in Canada was driving of the truck. This enabled him to visit every nook and corner of Canada and America. Many times he confessed scornfully that job was not upto his education. But his mentor always suggested to love the job and do not attach a tag of education. Today he is self-employed- an independent person, a contributor to the real world and its progress. Had he quit the job, he would have not reached the level he is today.

Having become aware about the topography of these two renowned countries of the world, Mr. Singh moved further in his career. Recently he bought a truck for C$ 60000- an achievement beyond his expectations and calculations. Today he is self-employed and is very happy.

He appreciates the continuous daily mentoring by his mentor in India over phone. Encouraging words make a person bold and brave to go up the ladder of success. Discouragers drag downward. Beware. This is his self development tale.

Now I switch over to his heart and the invisible natural help. A few years back, a young girl from Canada, not remotely known to him asked for help. The girl's mother is from UK and father from another country. Girl was born and raised in Canada. Mr. Singh helped her with C$ 1200 .

Last week , he was unable to lift the load from his company that had to earn him C$ 700. But his vehicle was not fit. He pleaded with his company," This kind of small loads will not enable me to earn enough to pay the instalment of my vehicle." "Sorry, Mr. Singh, I will take care in future to give you a heavy load for long distances so that you may earn well, " was the humble and quick answer from the company owner. He appreciated his gesture and kept enjoying his off-day sitting in his room.

Just then the phone rang, " Hello Mr. Gurmeet Singh Aitiana. How are you? You remember me." Before he could recollect who the caller was, the voice was heard, " I am Christie, the girl you helped a few years back. I am very thankful to you that you helped me when I needed the help very urgently. I am now able to repay you C$ 1200. I rang up so many times, but you appeared to be in USA and hence the network answered - the phone is switched off. Thank God I am able to contact you. I am coming to pay back your C$1200."

Now Mr. Singh was thinking, how God works. He lost load that could earn him C$700 but he earned C$1200 without even stepping out of his house. He raised his eyes and hands in appreciation and thanks to the invisible God saying "Waheguru, you are great. You show your presence by small, small events in our daily. " Helping our brothern and sisters is TRUE LIVING.

It is not the first case. Earlier too he had shown compassion for humans from other countries. A Philipine girl expressed her desire to get education. She expressed her inability because she could not pay her fee. Very intelligently, Mr. Singh, asked her to inform the name of the educational institution and he immediately remitted US$ 200. The girl though unkown, never met face to face is studying in the that educational institution.

In another incident, Mr. Singh helped a Russian boy who was in trouble. They became friends and Mr. Singh visits his home regularly. The Russian's mother, though does not know the language to communicate her feelings and thanks to Mr. Singh, keeps on scrolling her fingers through his hair. Looking into her eyes, one can easily gauge and infer that she is blessing Mr. Singh for what he has done for her son.

Helping humans with money or otherwise when they are in need is TRUE LIVING of which Mr. Singh is an embodiment.

Hats off to Mr. Singh.

NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

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GET RID OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Negative thoughts can and will destroy your life!

A mind filled with negative thoughts will make you feel miserable, inadequate and will lead you to failure after failure no matter how hard you try to succeed.

If you have a pattern of negative thinking you'll be in debt and end up in destructive or negative raltionships.

If you want to succeed, enjoy happiness and live a life of abundance, and prosperity- you have to eliminate any nagative thinking and negative beliefs.

You'll also have to replace those negative thoughts with positive thoughts that allow you to succeed and enjoy life.

While this may sound challenging, it's a lot easier than you think and today I'm going to oputline just how you can eliminate naegative thinking and begin creating the life you want in a few simple steps.

Let's face it, we all have negative thoughts. As much as you try you won't be able to eliminate all your negative thinking.

But you can eliminate the nagative thoughts and negative beliefs that prevent you from succeeeding and achiving your goals.

Where do these thoughts come from?

They come from your friends, your family, your fellow co-workers, achievers, teachers, even strangers- and they come from you - that's right! You often create most of the negative thoughts that you have - and it's only because you haven't trained your mind to be positive and you haven't created positive beliefs that allow you to succeed.

Everyday you are bombarded with a series of negative thoughts, negative messages, and as you continue to absorb all of these negative messages you create a negative thinking pattern that leads to negative and limiting beliefs.

Negative thoughts are like weeds,- if you don't take care of themj and clear them early on- they will take over your entire mind and destroy positive thoughts and beliefs.

When you're young your mind is more optimistic. But as you get older- the weeds of negative thinking start to pop up. When you don't control them they start to wipe out all that was lush and positive in your mind and in your life.

The weeds of negative thinking not only taint your mind - they spill over into your life and start destroying all that you treasure and appreciate.

But you can turn this around and eliminate the negative thinking. Yoiu can eliminate the weeds, plant new seeds and create a new life and a new way of thinking - One that will allow you to enjoy life of great deal.

How?

You start by replacing the weeds of negative thiking with positive thoughts, positive feelings, and begin spreading this positive message to other people.

When you have negative thought that says you can't do something - think of why you can do something. Write down your abilities to do that something. Give message to your mind that you can do that something. Mind will start searching the ways and means to do that something.

When you think of what might go wrong - change these negative thoughts and think about what can go right!

When you feel that you can't accomplish something - think of why you can accomplish something.

Recite affirmations - these are the seeds of your new positive way of thinking.

Work with as many techniques as you can to get rid of the weeds and plant new seeds for positive thinking and positive living.

When will you see the changes?

When you're ready and when you eliminate the negative thinking. Start removing the negative thoughts that create the weeds of your mind. Begin changing negative and limiting beliefs. Empower yourself with positive thoughts and positive beliefs. Start today .

Say YES I WILL AND START. Don't wait.

Tend to the garden of your mind. Begin removing the weeds of negative and limiting thinking. Replace these weeds with new seeds - of positive thinking, positive feelings and positive living.

Spread the good will by sharing with others- this is infectious and will only allow you to continue to expand your new, positive lifestyle. It will also help you attract more positive situations into your life.

Continue watering your new garden in your mind by working with affirmations and other positive techniques- this will keep the weeds of negative thinking out of your mind and help you move in a new, positive direction.

BELIEVE:

You can and will eliminate negative thinking.

You can re-train your mind.

You can direct your subconscious mind to create the changes you want.

You can achieve all your goals.

You are a powerful human being who can and will enjoy the success and happiness you deserve - but only when you decide it's time to take charge and turn things around.

This is your life - make the most of it.

Don't let the weeds of negative thinking destroy your life.

Eliminate the weeds, plant the new seeds for positive thinking and positive living - and you'll begin creting the life you want.

P.S.: Remember - you only get one life and one choice. Make the most of it. Stop defeating yourself, stop limiting yourself. Create all the success you want and deserve in life.

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INTUTION

A friend of mine has disclosed to me that Mrs. X is reporting the activities of her daughter to us continuously. It appears that she is mentally prepared to marry her daughter off to my son who is in XII class. Her daughter has scored 89% marks in Xth class. My son and her daughter are tall ennough make a best match. Only caste is the problem. This I am posting to see if this intution and apprehension come true in the near future or not.

POWER OF TRUTH

PATH OF RELIGION
Truth generates and creates sunshine in the life of an individual. It provides a ladder to human life to reach its zenith. It also protects the self-respect and self-image of the truth seeker and practitioner. Moral strength increases with the practice of truth. Falsehood has a short life.

One more fact about truth. The practioner of truth is always fearless. His mind is never cluttered with clumsy and wavering thoughts. Designing of evil projects and weaving cobwebs of thoughts is alian to truth practioner. Truth results in ever-lasting peace and prosperity as energy is not wated on falsehood.

Humans of truth have been able to achieve unthinkable successes and achievements in the history of human evolution. Truth and surrender are the two pillars upon which great successes have been achieved. The happiness which comes from the actions based on truth cannot be described in words. It can only be felt by the peerson who practises truth.

Human dignity is standing on the pedastal of truth. Falsehood leads to fall in real life.
Falsehood is the biggest enemy of an individual. Falsehood is short lived and does not help even the practitioner. Public criticism and loss of reputation are the two most notorious results of falsehood. Falsehood leads an individual to personal and social decline. One should avoid falsehood at any cost in life. Life is a great gift of Nature. Respect it. Love it. Protect it.
Celebrate it. Lead it in a pious way.

Contrary to this, truth is the invaluable asset of human life. Truth brings welfare to all in the society.

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THE ART OF UNITY

GETTING RIGHT

MAINTAINING A haromonius joing family requires leadership, manaement and communication. Ettiquette exper ^Archie Sehgal tells us how to make it work.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

BE SELFLESS:

The first step is to surrender the concept of "self". Make an effort to think about others first.

TOELRATING
A joint family arrangement will test you. Annoying habits and conflicting personalities must be tolerated with patience and a positive attitude. Talking it out with the person concerned can build up the foundation for alasting relationship.

THE BENEFIT OF DOUBT:

If a family member misbehaves in a fit of anger, you should suggest reasons justifying

their actions. Your family members will admire your diplomacy.

SACRIFICE

Find the courage to sacrifice something you may want in the interest of another family member.

Although, do politely mention the sacrifice made. And, your selfless act won't be in vain.

The benefactor will appreciate it and most likely wait for an occasion to recipocate.

SHARING

Share everything with your family. From clothes, jewellery and books to your experiences, worries and problems. Sharing yourself will help your family to better understand you.

GIVE DUE CREDIT

Family members must be appreciated for their efforts. But at the same time, applaud all members, even those who haven't performed. This encouragement will instigate effort.

TAKE IT IN STRIDE

Your patience will be tested and there will be events and behaviour you won't approve of. The moment something undesirable takes place, have the power to tell yourself. "So what?"

EXPRESS YOUR GRIEVANCES

Don't keep your feelings bottled up. Also, avoid complaining about the problem to another family member. Approach the person directly and openly express whatev er is bothering using polite, befitting respectable words and body language. No trading of blames. This will help your overcome the problem and move on. This will forge unity and maintain peace in the family.

IN HARMONY

* Always project your family as one unit.

* While partaking in conversations in public, use 'we' 'our' and 'us'.

* If your achievements make your stand out from the rest of the family, be humble and always share the credit with your family whether it's for their help, cooperation, inspiration or moral support.

* Introduce your family to your friends and colleagues.

TIME MANAGEMENT

If you have hectic schedule, make time for home by involving family members in your morning routine. Have your morning tea, read the newspaper or have your breakfast in the company of other family members. You can also work on the laptop in their company. This enables you to make up on lost time. And, when you reach home, devote the first half an hour to your family. This is also the perfect opportunity to share your experiences of the day. Exercising or going for walks together is another good option. Faith, family and friends matter in life to make life 'heaven'. Remmeber it.

PEACEFUL LIVING

*Greet your elders in the morning.

* Instead of informing, the youngsters should seek permission from their elders. Try to use statements like "May I go?' instead of "I am going. "

*Express your love and afection. This will put others around you in a good mood.

* Create a common sense of belonging among all children of the joint family, irrespective of who belongs to whom . I mean cousins should be treated like siblings.

TAKING A STAND

Every family member is unique so don't be afraid to be yourself. Let your personality shine through. Have the courage to stand up for yourself and don't let other family members take you for granted.

ASSERT YOUR VIEWS

* Initiate dialogue to express your grievances.

* Do not resort to drama in an attempt to alleviate problems - that will only make them worse.

* Have one-on-one cpmversations with the senior members of the family about the problems you are facing. Brainstorm ways to solve them together.

*Perform your duties diligently and politely mention the same if your're ever confronted.

*When a hectic work schedule is approachable, mention it well in advance so everyone can mentally prepare themselves for your absence.

* If unwell, inform the family so they know why you're keeping to yourself.

GEN ERATION CLASH

Pleasing both the older and younger generations can prove to be a challenge. The elders, often overprotective, claim to have the life experience, and the your desire to be more carefree. Find a balance.

GRANDPARENTS' GUIDE TO HAPPINESS

*Do not nag your teenage grandchild over trivial issues, instead discuss the issue as if they are an adult.

* Do not repprimand your grandchild in front of other family members.

* Never draw comparisons between your grandchildren and do not compare them with their parents.

* The more positive you are with your grandchildren, the more positive they will be. Praising them will motivate them to live up to the wonderful image you have of them.

*Surprise your grandchild with one of the latest CDs or DVDs. This will make them feel that you can relate to their age.

* No matter how difficult your teenager may be, just remember that he/she is the same beaultiful child who grew up in your arms.

* Work on develping a friendship with your grandchildren. This will encourage them to spend more time with you.

*Once you have bonded with the younger generation, getting them to listen won't be as much of challenge.

THE TEEN WAY

* Spend quality time with your grand parents and discuss their concerns over your schedule or lifestyle.

*All your life you have been the benefciary of the joint family, now it's your responsibility to follow the norms of the family.

* You should abserve the restrictions to food and other activities while at bome due to religious reasons. This pays in long run during later years of life.

* When you are desparate for permission, talk to your grandparents about it in confidence.

*Introduce your group of friends to your grandparents. it will help you get permission for future outings with them.

*Your grand parents have years of life experience on their side, so discussing your problems with them can be helpful.

^The writer runs a placement institute that provides courses in finishing grooming and corporate training with focus on impression management, etiquette and life skills.

SOURCE: THE HINDUSTAN TIMES, Sunday, 16th May, 2010l.

RELIEF FOR LANDLORDS

HIGH COURT RELIEF FOR LAND LORDS
Landlords can get house vacated in 6 months.
By SAURABH MALIK
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
CHANDIGARH, May 11

In six months, you may be able to your premises vacated from your tenant on the ground of personal necessity. Decade old cases will be decided in three months.

For, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued a slew of directions for cutting down the delay in the disposal of cases. Justice SD Anand ruled: Every petition based upon an averment of personal necessity or a petition filed by a specified landlord would be disposed of within six months of the filing thereof. For expeditious disposal, the judicial courts shall have to accord noticeable and compulsive priority to those cases.

"More than 10-year old cases shall be positively wiped out within 3 months from the cut - off date that is May 14. For that expeditious disposal, the courts would be entitled to prepone the date of hearing after notifying the parties opposite."

"Over five year -old cases shall be completely annihilated upon within six months from the cut off date that is May 14. It will be the administrative responsibility of the district judge to monitor the progress of this type of cases, wherever those are pending, by resorting to whatever methology they may like to adopt in their own discretion. Quality of supervision would be a part of their administrative acumen, which they are expected to display."

For monitoring the progress, Justice Anand ordered Punjab Registrar(Vigilance) would be the nodal officer for the entire state of Punjab and also the Union Territory. Similarly, Haryana Registrar (Vigilance) would be the nodal officer for the entire state of Haryana.

The nodal officers shall be entitled to oversee the progress of these cases on the administrative side and furnish a report in the relevant behalf by the seventh of every month. Their responsibility in this behalf would be an exercise in continuity till further orders of the court on the judicial side. "

Justice Anand added," The current are trying and prying times for our instituion, which is the constitutionally announced sentinel of justice.The former expression has been used to signify that our institution has to redeem itself by annihilating the old pendency particularly in a scenario where certain quarters are even endeavouring a resort to RTI for finding out the causes of delay.

"We have to evolve our own in-system mechanism to take care of the malaise of large pendency. It can also be done by prioritising the pendency."

SOURCE: THE TRIBUNE May 12, 2010.

CHEQUE BOUNCING GUIDELINES

SC GUIDELINES

TO

SETTLE CHEQUE-BOUNCE CASES

The Supreme Court of India has issued guidelines for encouraging quick settlement of cheque bounce cases, stipulating graded penality ranging from 0-20 per cent of cheque amount, depending upon delay.

If the accused made an application compounding the offences at the first or the second hearing of the case, the trial court would allow it without imposing any costs, a three-member Bench headed by Chief Justice KG Balakrishanan ruled.

The magistrate concerend would impose a penality of 10 per cent on any request made after the second hearing. Similarly, if the application for compounding is made before a sessions court or a High Court in revision or appeal, the accused would have to pay 15 per cent of the cheque amount by way of costs.

At the Supreme Court level the penality would be 20 per cent, the Bench, which included Justice P.Sathasivam and JM Panchal, said. The guidelines issued in view of a legal vacuum on the subject were also aimed at facilitating quick disposal of 30 lakh cheque-dishonour cases pending in various courts.

Source: The Tribune May 6, 2010.

GREEN THOUGHTS

IM Soni brings out the joys of maintaining a kitchen garden in the middle. "Green fingers" (April 30) Man's longing for seeing tiny seed sprouting into beautiful plants is understandable as both have roots in the mother earth.

We can find joy in plants and trees, if we are bored by the rush of bustiling crowds on our streets.

There is a myriad variety of plants, flowers, trees and birds around us which we fail to notice. In the daily rush of our lives, we forget to appreciate nature's bounty. If we sit for a while and clear the cobwebs blurring the memories of our childhood, we can definitely remember climbing up a gauva tree or stealing mangos while the gardener was away.

In the face of catching up with life, the real wonder of life like trees, flowers, birds, dandelions and beetles are left behind. If we stop and look at a tree, we will wonder why we are in such hurry! We can learn a lot from trees- the virtue of patiences, giving fruits and shade to one and all without discrimination.

BHUSHAN CHANDER JINDAL, JALANDHAR

A LETTER TO THE TRIBUNE May, 6, 2010

INVASION OF PRIVACY

NO LIE DETECTOR TESTS SAYS
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

'NARCO, POLYGRAPH & BRAIN MAPPING INVADE PRIVACY"

The Supreme Court of India is of the view. " No individual can be forced and subjected to such techniques involuntarily, and by doing so it amounts to unwarranted intrusion of personal liberty. "

Source: The Tribune May 6, 2010.

EDUCATION LOAN

EDUCATION FOR ALL. THE ELIGIBILE (6 -14 YEARS OF AGE) CHILDREN CAN NOW SEEK EDUCATION FREE OF ANY FEE UNDER RIGHT TO EDUCATION ENACTED BY GOVT. OF INDIA. EDUCATION IS LIGHT. ILLITERACY IS DARKNESS.

Government of Indian in consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banker's Association (IBA) has framed a Comprehensive Loan Scheme to ensure that no deserving student is deprived of higher education for want of finances. The new scheme covers all types of courses in India or abroad including professional courses in schools and colleges.

The salient features of the scheme are :
1. The scheme envisages loans upto Rs. 7.50 lacs for studies in India and upto Rs. 15.00 lacs abroad.
2. For loans upto Rs. 4.00 lacs no margins or collatoral is required and the interest rate is not to exceed the Prime Lending Rate(PLR). For loans above Rs. 4.00 lacs the interest rate will not exceed PLR plus 1 per cent.
3. Loans are to be repaid in a period of 5 to 7 years with a grace period of one year from the date of completion.
TAX BENEFIT:
Loan Repayment up to Rs. 40000/- is deductible under section 80E of Income Tax Act for a period of 8 years. This deduction is available for the full time professional or other courses.
Reserve Bank of India has instructed all commercial banks to sanction theses loans.\

So, now education is easier to pursue.

In another milestone in the history of India, Unique Identity Card is being introduced. The project is likely to be completed by the end of this year 2010. This unique card will be enough to avail the various welfare schemes of the government. This card has been renamed as "Aadhar" meaning foundation.

In another unique feat by human soul, television is showing a person practising "hath yoga". The 82 years old man has not taken any food or drunk any water for the past over 65 years. 35 renowned doctors have put the man under observation from 22nd April, 2010 to 7th May, 2010 to find out how he has managed to live for so many years without food and water. The doctors from NASA and other countries have come to Hyderabad to observe the old man. The observing doctors conducted a Press Conference and declared that his brain analysis (MRI) has revealed that his brain is as good as that of 25 years' boy. "This is miracle," they say.
The man is calm, quiet, happy and has faith in infinite power of soul. This is "hatth yoga". This proves that man is not body but soul. He says that he gets the power to live from one drop of nectar that drops from his "pituatary gland." Television channels are regularly showing him as agile and awake under observation.

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The MOTIVATION #8

The meaning of man’s life
Matches the marvels of
Man’s labor.



The value of work and its contribution to achievement
Has long been recognized by philosophers, teachers,
Poets, writers, and business people; they all have endorsed,
“Nothing does as much good for a man,
As a hard day’s work.”

Henry Ford II said;
“The first specific qualification for success
In my view is a strong work ethic.”

Paul J.Meyer says:
“Work is PURE JOY!
…work refines character,
….Work weeds-out the garden of the mind,
…..Work overcomes adversity and defeat.
…..Work is the breath of life.
…..Work is the reward for being alive.”

The reality remains
Work is life, and good work is good life.

Hence,
Learn to enjoy your work; work long and hard,
And give your job extra burst and energy,
If you do it that way; you’ll stand a
Much better chance of reaching your goal.

The MOTIVATIONS #7

You will not do
Incredible things
Without
An incredible dream.



Dreams are untapped possibilities
within us waiting to be born.

They are the beauty of the human mind,
To do anything that we want to do.
They are the strength of the human will,
To trust our-self to test out limits,
They are the courage to succeed,
They are the material out of which
We can build our future.

If you want to live a life of greatness,
Don’t let of your dreams or think of them as too outlandish,
Or merely as fantasies; instead honor them; as messages
From the deepest past of your being. Spend some quality
Time with them. They are real to the extent that you value them,
Commit to them, learn the skills you lack and act upon them.

Always remind yourself
“Life rewards those who aren’t afraid to step out in the
directions of their dreams.”

So, be that person today and everyday from now on,
Who claims the dream he has for himself, and believes himself
Of being capable of achieving whatever
He want in his life.

The MOTIVATION #6

Positive anything is better
Than negative nothing


Positive thinking is an amazing tool which can enable
Anyone to achieve a more fulfilling and successful life.
Through harnessing the power of positive thinking
Your mind is tuned in to expect success.
And virtually, it will make you feel sure of it so that
You know deep down you WILL succeed
In whatever you are doing. In fact, all human wisdom
Is summed up in two words – wait and hope.



A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS THE FIRST PRINCIPLE,
BY WHICH YOU MAY BENEFIT BY THE MAGIC POWER OF BELIEVING.

Thomas A.Edison BELIEVED that he could perfect the incandescent
Electric lamp despite the fact, that he failed more than
Ten thousand times before, he made his belief come true.

Marconi BELIEVED that the ether could be made to carry the vibrations of sound without the use of wires and he carried on through many failures until he was rewarded by victory.

Columbus BELIEVED that he would find land in an uncharted ocean and he sailed on and on, despite the threatened mutiny of his sailors, until he found land.

Henry Ford BELIEVED that he could build a horseless buggy that would provide low cost rapid transportation, and, despite the skepticism of many people;

Positive thinkers are the forerunners of civilization, the builders of industries, the creators of Empires, the revealers of the bountiful benefits made available to us by the Creator (God) of all things.

The MOTIVATION #6

Positive anything is better
Than negative nothing


Positive thinking is an amazing tool which can enable
Anyone to achieve a more fulfilling and successful life.
Through harnessing the power of positive thinking
Your mind is tuned in to expect success.
And virtually, it will make you feel sure of it so that
You know deep down you WILL succeed
In whatever you are doing. In fact, all human wisdom
Is summed up in two words – wait and hope.



A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS THE FIRST PRINCIPLE,
BY WHICH YOU MAY BENEFIT BY THE MAGIC POWER OF BELIEVING.

Thomas A.Edison BELIEVED that he could perfect the incandescent
Electric lamp despite the fact, that he failed more than
Ten thousand times before, he made his belief come true.

Marconi BELIEVED that the ether could be made to carry the vibrations of sound without the use of wires and he carried on through many failures until he was rewarded by victory.

Columbus BELIEVED that he would find land in an uncharted ocean and he sailed on and on, despite the threatened mutiny of his sailors, until he found land.

Henry Ford BELIEVED that he could build a horseless buggy that would provide low cost rapid transportation, and, despite the skepticism of many people;

Positive thinkers are the forerunners of civilization, the builders of industries, the creators of Empires, the revealers of the bountiful benefits made available to us by the Creator (God) of all things.

The MOTIVATIONS #5

It is the nature of man
To rise to greatness
If greatness is expected of him


When you expect greatness from someone,
You set that stage for them to be great,
You stretch their thinking,
You help them raise the bar on
What they see as possible for themselves,
You force them to realize that playing small is not acceptable,
And they usually rise to the occasion,

George S.Patton said,
Don’t tell people how to do things; tell them what to do
And let them surprise you with the results.

Start to EXPECT

- Share your thinking with your team,
BE SPECIFIC
What would greatness look like from your team?

The MOTIVATION #4

No one is so good
That he has no bad in him, and
No one is so bad that
He has no good in him


We human beings are a complex lot,
Many religious writings and great literary works are based upon
The constant struggle between good and evil
That goes on inside every one of us.
This struggle is as old as mankind itself.
Yet, while we recognize our own inner struggles,
We are often quick to condemn others.

Psychologists tell us that
There is no such thing as bad person;
There are only bad behaviours.
Make it a point to look for the good in yourself and in others.
Nurture the good character trait and work on the ones
That may need improvement.

Like plants in a garden, the character traits that grows
Strong and productive will be those that are fed,
Watered, and weeded regularly.


Source: PAPERPASSION

The MOTIVATION #3

Our business in life
Is not to succeed
But to continue to fail
In good spirits.


It is a psychological fact, that
we cherish most what have worked hardest to gain.
Still, the trials, disappointments and defeats
Are inevitable part; even of the most victorious lives,
We are human beings; we are limited,
You have limits, I have limits,
We are fallible. That’s reality.
But, there is a big difference
Between failing and being a failure.
One is a learning, and an opportunity to grow.
The other is an end point.

Failing is not a disgrace if you have sincerely done your best,
Don’t let not achieving your desired outcome derail you,
Endure every trial in the right spirit, consider it,
As you’ve found a way that doesn’t work,
When a man bears with composure

One heavy mischance after another, the soul shines out
Not because he does not feel them, but because
He is a man of high and heroic temper.

The MOTIVATION #2

The mind grows only
Through use,
And it atrophies*
Through idleness.

Just as the physical body becomes strong
Through regular exercise,
So does the mind require regular use
To remain strong.

Make sure that your personal development plan
Includes plenty of mental stimulation,
One of the best ways to develop your imagination
And visualization skills is through reading.
As you read, your mind translates the words into images
That help you better understand the concepts
About which you are reading.

Be a voracious reader,
Read newspapers, trade magazines,
Self-help books, and novels,
All will contribute to your store of knowledge,
And to your ability to visualize
And more effectively use your imagination.

The MOTIVATION #1

To be a great person,
Walk hand-in-hand and side-by-side
With people who are great.

It is said
“You are the average of the five people
You spend the most time with.”
Take a few minutes, check and really think about the five people;
Who are you spending your time with? And make a list,
From one to five and write them down.

Name of Person #1_____________________________
Name of Person #2_____________________________
Name of Person #3_____________________________
Name of Person #4_____________________________
Name of Person #5_____________________________

OK, Now, next to each person make an arrow,
UP IF THEY inspire you and make you a better person,
DOWN if they bring you down.

This exercise is frighteningly simple.
We all want to be with people who bring us up. Not down.

The question for you is:

Do you need to alter your Top Five?

If yes, then choose wisely, don’t fool around with those
who have messed-up their lives; instead spend time with positive,
ambitious people who have plans for their lives.

BRAINWAVE TECHNOLOGY from USA

Hello Reader,
There are many companies around the world creating CDs with such technology.
We use brainwave technology in our Mind Machines, Genius CD, etc.

I want you to know what others in the world are doing ... I want to inform and education you ... so you know what is going on in the world and then if you decide to order our products, great, and if you decide to order some other product, that is great too. I say so because I don't really care whether you purchase our product, but what I do care about is you find what is right for you and do it, so you get success.

Below is one such brainwave technology in USA by Greg Frost, whose description of the technology follows in their own words:

It is scientifically proven that these special type of audios can be used to influence your brain into specific 'states'. For example they can be used to...

1) Increase Motivation

2) Increase Energy

3) Increase Focus

4) Increase Creativity

5) Increase Learning

6) Increase Happiness

7) Increase Relaxation

8) Reduce Stress

9) Stop Panic AttacksAnd so much more.

However, scientific research has revealed that many dynamic thought leaders, scholars and the most intelligent people share similar brainwave frequencies and display distinct peak brain states while engaged in mental tasks.

So I decided to take the first step and try some titles out. And I must admit, I've seen amazing improvement in certain aspects of my life. I could really go on and on about the wonderful technology that my friend Greg Frost has been using to help thousands of others...but I think it'd be best if you check it out for yourself.I'm not asking you to do anything drastic. Just spare 3 minutes and experience this incredible technology for yourself.

I guarantee that you'll be bowled over.

Remember... 'Choice'...not 'chance' determines destiny. It is within your own power to change your life today.

Mind Machine is highly recommended by 5 Ph.D Professors of Sukhadia University after 7 years' research on 120 students. M.Ps are using. Useful for students of all classes( 9th 10th, 12th B.A, M.A, M.Com., M.B.B.S etc. and competitions like IAS/PCS/CA/CS/ICWA/Bank clerk and P.O. etc. CAUTION: Don't buy and use 15 days prior to exam. Don't use while driving. Epilepsy Patientients should not use. Mind Machine changes brainwaves and sharpens the memory and analytical skills for quick learning and understanding. No medical claims are made.

NOTE: We are not responsible for the machines NOT PURCHASED through US. Kindly don't report any claim or problem regarding them to us.

CONTACT:
Prof Keshap
FRANCHISEE: RAJ BAPNA'S MIND MACHINE
MIND POWER INSTITUTE

32/4 FF BLOCK-C, B.R.S NAGAR,
LUDHIANA-141 012.

BUY, USE AND BENEFIT.

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GOLDEN NUGGETS

1. The most selfish one letter word “I” “Avoid It.”
2. The most satisfying two letter word “WE”

“ AlwaysUse it ”
3. The most poisonous three letter word “Ego”

“ Kill it.”
4. The most used soothing four letter word “Love” “Value it.”
5. The most pleasing five letter word “smile”. “Keep it ”
6. The fast spreading six letter word “rumour.” “Ignore it.”
7. The hardest working seven letter word “Success” “Achieve it.”
8. The most enviable eight letter word “Jealousy”

“ Distance from it.”
9. The most powerful nine letter word “Knowledge” “ Acquire it.”
10.The most essential ten letter word “confidence”. “Trust it.”

WISH YOU -

THE READER -

A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2010

HAPPINESS CANnot BE BOUGHT OR BORROWED.

IT IS BLESSING OF THE WISE THINKING.

LIFE FOR THOSE WHO THINK IS a comedy.

LIFE FOR THOSE WHO FEEL IS a tragedy.

choice lies with you.

TO REMAIN PERMANENTLY HAPPY IS AN ATTITUDE.

DEVELOP THIS ANCIENT WISDOM.

ONLY YOU CAN DO IT.

NONE ELSE HOWSOEVER CLOSE HE IS.

FIND OUT THE TROUBLES AND TROUBLE PEOPLE THAT MAKE YOU UNHAPPY.

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PRAYER PAYS

Ajay Pandey
innervoice@hindustantimes.com

Prayer is the core of every religion. A moment of prayer is a moment of isolation, self-realisation and deep introspection. It makes one feel that no existence in this world is more than a drop in the ocean.

When you pray, not only do you accept the supremacy of God, you also surrender yourself in his service and seek his blessings. This is another subtle way to get rid of one’s ego and become more humane and accommodating.

Even if one is praying with so many people, he is actually not a part of any collective phenomenon . He is more like a discrete unit that has its own identity in an apparent continuum.

The gleam of hope an individual may be harboring in the gloomiest of times has its foundation emanating from faith and prayer. Those words uttered in private have an indefinable strength and the capacity to travel fast, very fast indeed.

In fact, it’s rightly believed that neither a bullet, nor sound, nor even light can march the pace of which a simple, pure, prayer travels.

It reaches God even before the individual says it.

It truly establishes a heart-to-heart contact between a human being and the supreme power.

No amount of external peace can take care of the turbulence within. The inner peace looks for solace through different instruments and mediums, and prayer is surely one of them. The responses to agonies of the past, the turmoil of present and the hopes linked to our future, all find a silently flowing expression in prayer and purpose of life starts become clearer and clearer.

Prayer might assume different forms but all forms, though different in expression, have the same objective – to bow to that supreme. A prayer is a strong weapon available to human beings to seek answers to their queries that more often than not appear to be baffling.

It’s our moral duty to inculcate the importance of faith and prayer in our coming generations because this is wherein lies the hope for the whole of human civilization for peaceful co-existence.

PRAYER IS A FREE CALL 2 GOD. No battery, no charging, no network problem, endless talk time. So pray to God and start your day. You will really feel fresh, happy and enlightening day by day.

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Source: Hindustan Times Dec. 14, 2009.

God! Bless My Friends

Let all my friends be healthy and happy forever...!
GOD said: But for 4 days only....!
I said: Yes, let them be a Spring Day, Summer Day, Autumn Day, and Winter Day.
GOD said: 3 days.
I said: Yes, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
GOD said: No, 2 days!
I said: Yes, a Bright Day (Daytime) and Dark Day (Night-time).
GOD said: No, just 1 day!
I said: Yes!
GOD asked: Which day?
I said: Every Day in the living years of all my friends!
GOD laughed, and said: All your friends will be healthy and happy Every Day!
Send this to your friends and bless them with good health and happiness...
Pass on the warmth despite the ever-changing weather...

P.S.: GOD said Good friends must keep in contact!

Source: Email from upasna.malik3@yahoo.co.uk

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS

Honourable SSP and DC Sahib,

Kindly accept my heartiest thanks for your excellent handling of the Bandh. I read in the Tribune, “Peaceful Bandh in Ludhiana”.

I, on behalf of people of Ludhiana, do congratulate our brave policemen and intelligent officers. I am a public man. May they live long so that we the people at large may live long and peaceably.

Sincerely
Prof Keshap

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USE IT OR LOSE IT.

Dear Friend,
While doing something, at times, you will feel like not being able to recall what you already know. You will feel desperate to recall and frantically concentrate all your energy to be able to bring it to your mind. Why does it happen?

Sometimes, things come automatically to your mind and you are at liberty to use them according to your requirement. It also happens quite often. What is the reason? There is a third situation too. What you are not able to recall at one point of time, springs to your mind all once at some other point of time. You once again feel like asking yourself- why does it happen at all? Sometimes, you just wonder and on other occasions, get nervous as you are unable make out the phenomenon that takes place at the mental level. The same mind which forgets something recalls it the next moment.

Your mind has extremely large and huge capacity. Use it or lose it. Practice enables you to keep your knowledge at your fingertips. You can use all your knowledge at will, if you constantly practise it. However sharp a knife may be, it is not used for a long time, its edge gets rusted and the knife becomes blunt. You knowledge is just like that knife. Disuse keeps it far from your conscious mind and further, into your unconscious mind which is like a lumbar room where all your impressions lie in untidy heaps. You should try to keep your knowledge in orderly manner. All your knowledge can remain tidy, if it is in current use. Continuity can do wonder. It can enable you to understand even the inexplicable aspects of everything. If you do not succeed in your first attempt, do not give up. Keep doing and the victory is ultimately yours. Your continuous effort has the power to change the seemingly impossible into possible.

Your mind has immense power. All it needs is training. Training will empower it to solve intricate riddles effortlessly. Once you achieve this capacity, you will have easy access to all that you know. You can draw upon your knowledge in a fraction of a second.

Always remember that it is not enough to start doing something. You have to continue until you accomplish this task.

WE have before us the example of the new Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO), Chief, Dr.R.Radhakrishanan. His continuous effort played a key role in a number of our country’s ambitious space projects including Chandrayan-1. Now, he is getting prepared for sending Chandrayan-2 which will launch a rover on the Moon as well. All his knowledge has been at his fingertips that has helped him change the seemingly impossible tasks into possible ones.

Use him as a Role Model and march towards success.

TRY, TRY, TRY AGAIN

When nothing seems to help,
I go and look at a stonecutter
Hammering away at a rock
Perhaps a hundred times
Without as much as a
Crack showing in it.
Yet at the hundred and first
Blow, it splits in two,
And I know it was not
That blow that did it –
but all that gone before.

(Source: Competition Success Review December, 2009.)

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FRUSTRATION- A POSITIVE FORCE

Everyone experiences one kind of frustration or another everyday. Whenever we are crushed under it, it becomes a chronic type of negative feeling. But when we derive some stimulation from it, it helps us solve a problem, not to yield to it. So, frustration can be turned into a positive force.

We have a servo-mechanism within us which can create ideas and find solutions to problems transforming us into creative artists. Instead, too many of us jam our creative mechanism with worry, anxiety and fear. This jamming of the creative servo-mechanism doesn’t serve us at all. It inhibits us from our goals, putting a road-block of negation in front of us, creating frustration.

The road blocks of frustration are: We worry not only before making decision but after we carry this in our minds all day. The cure? Express anxiety before, but not after making a decision. Once we choose a road to take, we must stop worrying and call upon the confidence of past successes to guide us in the present.

We must stop the worry and feel about yesterday, today and tomorrow. Think of only TODAY. Treat everyday as complete lifetime. Do your best, respond to the present. Try, Try, Try, - now, now.

Don’t clutter your day. Do one thing at a time. It frees you from the burden of hurry and failure.

Relax well. Put aside everything. A good night’s rest brings a beautiful and hopeful day back. Don’t wrestle with your problems twenty-four hours. So relaxation helps you overcome frustration. Don’t think of it. Work for it. Do it – Now. Remember these words of Plato- “Nothing in the affairs of men is worth worrying about.”

(Source: Wisdom November 2009)

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BRETHING FOR ENERGY AND HEALTH

Svami Vivekananda says, “Human body needs breathing and eating. It generates energy. Energy is depleted 95% in thinking and 5% in doing.” Everybody breathes but lately, I have experimented with myself and discovered “how to breathe for energy and healthy mind.”

And in lighter vein, half the time of life is wasted in ,"thinking without work" and rest half is wasted in "working withouth thinking."

Fast Breathing:

1. Look in the mirror and observe your face.
Stand up or sit down comfortably.
2. Clench your teeth as tightly as you can.
3. Breathe in through nostril in the beginning slowly.
4. Breathe out through nostril in the beginning slowly.
5. Breathe in through nostril as fast as you can.
6. Breath out through nostril as fast as you can.
7. Repeat this exercise for 15-20 times.
8. Now again look in the mirror and observe your face.

Benefits:

You will find that your face is glowing.
Blood and oxygen has acted to do this.
Skin glows. Toxins decrease. Digestion improves.

SLOW BREATHING:

Sit in a comfortable posture.
Keep your spine erect.
Now put right thumb on left nostril and block it.
Inhale through left nostril slowly, slowly as if you are watering the plants with a hand-held fountain.
Hold the breath in the body for some time and closing eyes see what is happening.
Observing the breath is a beautiful experience. Do this.
As the breath moves from one organ to another organ, that organ gets new energy.
More you can do. While your eyes are closed and breath is in the body, meet your all organs. You may call each and every organ by name. For Example: Hello my brain, how are you. Hello my ears, how are you. I am thankful to you because you are serving me for all these years.
Keep on meeting with every organ using the same phrase but changing the name like eyes, lips, nostrils, throat, gall bladder, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, appendix, pancreas, bladder, genital, knees, feet and go out through feet. Feel your breath going out of the feet.
In the next attempt move your breath meeting head, hair, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands and go out after the hands.
Now exhale by blocking the left nostril with third and fourth finger of your right hand and lifting the thumb from the right nostril.
Inhale and exhale as slowly as you can.
Energized. It improves your immune system and elevates your low-order intelligence.

RIGHT WAY TO BREATHE:

Lord Krishna in Srimad Bhagvat Gita says, “ Man is like a tree upside down. He has his roots on the top i.e. head and branches down wards i.e. trunk.” Breathing is like watering the plant or tree. Do we water the tree from top i.e. through leaves and fruits? No, we don’t. We water the plant through roots and only then the plant grows into a tree well.

For right breathing:

Inhale through nostrils closing your eyes.
Now feel as if your breath is going to your head, ears, eyes, throat, heart, stomach and downward towards your genitals.
Now turn your breath from genitals to your back i.e. back bone and feel as if it is going upward.
Move it up to you head.
You will feel as if your blocked mind is opening.
Repeat it as many times as you can.
You can do while sitting, lying on bed while going to sleep or any other comfortable time.

Benefits:

1. Relaxes mind.
2. Manages anger.
3. Improves blood circulation.
4. Reduces stress.
5. Improves decision making.
6. Leads low-order thinking to higher order thinking that in general parlance called, “ Sieving the grains from the chaff.”
7. More you can practice, experience, observe and add.



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FIT ZONE

FIT ZONE

By Bharat Thakur*


It’s all in the mind.

Out of the million inhabiting every corner of the world, there are only a few who catch our eye and appear to be different from the rest. Something about their personality seems to draw us to them and makes us want to believe every word they say: whether true or not.

What is it about some people that make them so charming? Usually it has nothing to do with looks. How a person on the outside does not affect his inner true self. It is all about how you carve yourself mentally and emotionally. You need to control your mental and emotional being. You may do numerous asanas to work on different parts of the body, but you reap the true benefits of yoga when you are also able to work on your mind and your attitude. After all, in the words of the great sage Patanjali, “yohag chitt varitti nirodah” or Yoga is a technique of control of mind.
The eight-fold path to yoga or Ashtang yoga comprises yama, niyama, pratyahara, asana, pranayama, dharana, dhyana and Samadhi.
The first three yama, niyama, pratyahara help one to gain control over mind. They teach the basic principles of leading a good and peaceful life, something that we often choose to ignore and hence make our lives complicated. Having a set of values to abide by, good physical mental hygiene and control over senses makes one strong and fearless and source of inspiration for others. You will become so independent that you will not be affected by the world around you. You will not have to look any where for solutions to problems. The solutions will come from within.
You will have not to depend upon anyone for happiness. You will be the source of your happiness. If you look at the world around you, this is what most people lack and this also what only a few possess that makes them charming and magnetic.
A good leader is one who has the clarity of mind and control over his senses. Trataka helps in balancing the nervous system and develops a strong will power, memory and concentration. Nadi Shodhana Asana balances and harmonises the flow of energy in the body. Moorcha Pranayama takes this balance to a higher-level cutting out distractions from the outside world and helps attaining high state of mental tranquility.

NADISHODHANA PRANAYAMA
· Sit in any meditative posture.
· Bend forefinger and middle finger of your right hand.

Close your eyes and practice deep breathing.
· Close right nostril with thumb place ring finger between eyebrows and inhale through left nostril to count of 15.
· Exhale slowly through left nostril to count of 20.
· Do the same for 10-15 times.
· Now close your left nostril with ring and little fingers. Place thumb finger between eyebrows and inhale and exhale through right nostril.
· Do it for 10-15 times.

TRATAKA
Part A.
Raise your arm keeping fist clenched and thumb at eye level.
Focus on the tip of thumb without blinking.]
Now, keeping the eyes focused on the top of the thumb, move the arm to one side.
Now move to the other side.
Repeat 3 to 5 times.
Part B
Now, rub the palms of both hands together till they feel warm.
Place the palms over both eyes and feel the warmth spread from the palms to the eyes.
Feel the eyes relax and focus for a minute on the soothing darkness.
Hold the position until the warmth of the palms has been transferred to the eyes.
Repeat three times.

MOORCHCHA PRANAYAMA

Sit in the comfortable meditation asana(Preferably padmasana)
Keep the head and spine straight.

Relax the whole body.

Observe the breath until becomes slow and deep, then slowly inhale through both nostrils with ujjayi pranayama, while gently and smoothly bending the head slightly back.
Perofrm Shambavi mudra (eyes steady looking in the void and keep the mind focused in the heart.)
Keep the arms straight by locking the elbows and pressing the knees with the hands.
Retain the breath inside for as long as is compfortable.
Exhale slowly while relaxing the arms. Close the eyes and bring the head back to the upright position.
Relax the whole body for a few seconds, keeping the eyes closed. Expereince the lightness and tranquility in the mind and body.

Source: Saturday EXTRA, The Tribune, November 7, 2009

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