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(44) Say 'No' to Abortion and Foeticide!

"A Breath Denied: A study on the Sanctity of Life" By Binoy Thomas (MSc. Medical Biochemistry) The Context of This Writing It was an evening a few years ago. I was walking along the pavement in Kottayam town after work when I ran into an old friend. During our conversation, I sensed he was deeply troubled. The issue was this: his wife was working as a school teacher on a contract basis. They already had one child. Fearing she might lose her job, they weren't planning for a second child anytime soon. However, due to what he called a "mistake," they were moving to terminate a two-month-old pregnancy. I spoke to him firmly for nearly half an hour against it, but there was no significant response. Perhaps because his wife was more educated than him, he kept repeating her firm stance with a sense of "fearful respect." As my hopes faded, I prayed a couple of times that God would give them the right sense, and then I forgot about it. I didn't call him aga...

(198) Yoga day memories!

Reflections on Yoga Day and the Changing Times And so, another Yoga Day has passed. This time, the hype was visibly less than usual. As society’s problems and frustrations keep mounting, people's faith in Yoga as a source of relief seems to be fading. Parents today find themselves completely helpless and clueless in front of the bad habits of the younger generation. At the same time, new-age parents are failing to set a good example for their children. (For instance, a Class 4 student regularly sleeps during class hours. The reason he sits with his tablet well past midnight is because his parents themselves sleep only at 2 AM after using their phones!) Post-COVID, even Yoga teachers have suffered a decline in their physical and mental stamina. It is better not to attempt heavy, advanced postures for now. All of us coming into the field of Yoga is a calling in itself. Frankly, Yoga can be used as an excellent strategy (not a cheap trick) to comfort those who seek our help. An Exampl...

(197) An idle mind is the devil's workshop!

The famous proverb "An idle mind is the devil’s workshop" is very popular. This is a story that validates that statement. Once upon a time, during an era when the entire kingdom of Silbaripuram was covered in dense forest, there lived a strong lion who was the king of the jungle. Moreover, the place was rich with diverse animals. Once, as usual, the lion set out for a hunt. That day, the lion ventured along a path he had never taken before. After traveling a long distance, he reached a sanctuary of spotted deer. There were hundreds of deer all over the place. Seeing the lion for the first time, the deer scattered and ran. However, the leader and protector of the deer stood his ground. This was because there were a few deer behind him who were unable to run. He said to the lion, "Oh King of Beasts, there are many deer in our sanctuary. The deer lying here are sick. Therefore, from tomorrow onwards, we will select and send one deer to your cave every day." The lion wa...

(196) King Vikraman!

Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Silbaripuram, King Vikraman ruled over the land. Once, the monsoon season lasted longer than usual, causing significant damage to many crops. ​Since the mango blossoms had fallen off in the heavy rain, there was a severe shortage of mangoes. Meanwhile, one morning, the King woke up with a craving to eat a mango. ​Although he asked his servants for one, they were in a state of distress: "Where will we find mangoes?" ​They grumbled to each other in fear. However, when they tried to explain the situation to the King, he became angry. The servants ran all over the kingdom, but they could only find spoiled mangoes. Thus, time passed, and it became evening. ​Just then, a traveler arrived in the palace courtyard carrying a small basket. The servants stopped him and asked, "What is in that basket?" ​The traveler said, trembling, "I am a traveler who has brought Salem mangoes as a gift for the King." ​Immediately, the serva...

(195) A Salt Story!

 You may have often heard the saying, "Anything without salt is fit for the trash." It implies that food without salt is essentially waste. Shall we read the origin of this story? Long ago, the kingdom of Silbaripuram was ruled by Veeravarman. He had five daughters. It was his custom to hold a gathering of scholars at the palace once a month. During these meetings, he would have his five daughters sit in special seats to encourage their interest in state affairs. Once, during such a gathering, the King felt like asking them a question to demonstrate their virtues to everyone. He asked his eldest daughter: "If you were to give me a gift, what would you give?" She immediately replied: "I would give Father the biggest gemstone." The court cheered, and the King felt proud. When he repeated the question to the second daughter, she said "gold." The third princess said "silver," and the fourth said "wild honey," all of which pleased ...

(194) Miracles of St. Mary!

 Miracles of St. Mary The countries, places and years of supernatural appearances by Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. 1. India St. Mary appeared to some children at Kuravilangad in Kerala. It was in A.D 335. In Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, in 1580, the mother appeared before two Tamil boys. 2. Britain 1061 in Walsingham in front of Richeldis Powerches. Kent- St. Simon Stock‌ - 1251 3. France Profile - St. Dominic of Guzman - 1208 Querin - Jean Cortel - 1652 Laos - Benedict Rencarel - 1664 Lescure - Jean Bayle - 1717 Paris - St. Catherine Laboure - 1830 LaSallett - Melanie, Maximum - 1846 Lourdes - St. Bernardita - 1858 Pont Maine - Eugene, Fritto, Jean-Marie, Francis - 1871 St. Basil - Agase Arnode - 1873 Pellevosin - Estelle Fagwak - 1876 Lil Bouchard - Nicole, Laura, Janet, Jacqueline - 1947 4. Italy Tolentino - St. Nicholas - 1285 Forli - St. Pellegrino salicaceae - 1335 Montag Naga - Dominica Targa - 1729 Rome - Mary Alphonse - 1842 Castle Petroso - Fabiana, Serefina - 1888 Piana R...

(193) Miracles of Jesus Christ!

 7 stories of simplicity from Jesus Christ 1. Heals the leper Later, while Jesus was in a city, a leper came to him and fell on his face and prayed: "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean." Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will; be thou clean." Immediately leprosy left him. Jesus said to him, "Do not tell anyone about this. Go and present yourself to the priest, and present the offering of purification to the people, as Moses commanded." Here again, Jesus did not want to be famous. 2. Calling Levi As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office. "Follow me" Jesus said to him, He left everything and got up and followed him. Levi had a big party for him at his house. A large group of tax collectors and others were dining with them. The Pharisees and scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, "What do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus said to them, ...

(192) How to avoid alcoholism?

  1. The bad Chemistry of alcohol Whatever the type of alcohol, it contains a chemical known as ethyl alcohol, spirits, and ethanol. The amount of this alcohol will vary with different types of drinks. Beer -6%, Palm-coconuts Toddy -8%, Wine -15%, 40% of whiskey, gin and vodka, Rum-brandy 25-35%. This is how average strength goes. About twenty percent of the alcohol consumed is directly absorbed into the bloodstream. This is because the digestive process is not necessary. The rest travels from the intestines through the central nervous system to all organs, including the liver. Alcohol is broken down by oxidation because the liver cannot store it in the body. Vomiting is a form of self-defense when the body cannot tolerate excessive alcohol consumption. Alcohol enters the brain through the bloodstream and disrupts normal functioning. This can lead to memory loss, tongue slip, and hearing and vision impairment. The body may not even be able to stand up straight. Because of the tide ...