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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...

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...

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...

 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 ...

 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...

 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, ...

  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 ...

 500 unique collections of slogans, mottos, taglines and catchwords! This is a list of various international famous brand slogans, reputed companies logo and circulation. Advertising companies can generate new ideas from this resource. Read online now! Acer - empowering people Adobe - better by adobe Apple - think different Aviva - taking care of what's important Aditya Birla group - taking India to the world Air Deccan - simplify Air France - making the sky the best place on earth Apollo tyres - unstoppable Ashok Leyland - engineering your tomorrow ADB - fighting poverty in Asia and the pacific Alpen - breakfast as its peak Akashwani - bahujana hitaya bahujana sukhaya of doing all duties) Andhra Pradesh - The essence of incredible India Arunachal Pradesh - The land of the rising sun 'Aaram haram hai' - Jawaharlal Nehru Axis bank - badhti ka naam zindagi Andhra bank - where India banks Albania - a new Mediterranean love Austria - arrive and revive Air Canada - a breath of f...

An Ox, grazing in a swampy meadow, chanced to set his foot among a parcel of young Frogs, and crushed nearly the whole brood to death. One that escaped ran off to his mother with the dreadful news; "And, O mother!," said he, "It was a beast-such a big, four-footed beast!- that did it." "Big?" quoth the old Frog, "how big? was it as big"- and she puffed herself out to a great degree-"as big as this?" "Oh!" said the little one, "a great deal bigger than that." "Well, was it so big?" and she swelled herself out yet more. "Indeed, mother, but it was; and if you were to burst yourself you would never reach half its size." Provoked at such a disparagement of her powers, the old Frog made one more trial, and burst herself indeed. Moral: So men are ruined by attempting a greatness to which they have no claim.

A Man who cared more for his notes than his nets, seeing some fish in the sea began playing on his pipe, thinking that they would jump out on shore. But finding himself disappointed he took a casting-net and enclosing a great multitude of fish drew them to land. When he saw the fish dancing and flapping about he smiled and said, "Since you would not dance when I piped, I will have none of your dancing now." Moral of this story: It is a great art to do the right thing at the right season.

A Mouse on an evil day made acquaintance with a Frog, and they set off on their travels together. The Frog, on pretence of great affection, and of keeping his companion out of harm's way, tied the Mouse's fore-foot to his own hind-leg, and thus proceeded for some distance by land. Presently they came to some water, and the Frog, bidding the Mouse with good courage, began to swim across. They had scarcely, however, arrived midway when the Frog took a sudden plunge to the bottom, dragging the unfortunate Mouse after him. But the struggling and floundering of the Mouse made so great commotion in the water that is attracted the attention of a Kite, who, pouncing down, and bearing off the Mouse, carried away the Frog at the same time in his train. Moral for children: Inconsiderate and ill-matched alliances generally end in ruin; and the man who compasses the destruction of his neighbour is often caught in his own snare. Label: Stories for kids by Aesop.

A Bear used to boast of his excessive love for Man, saying that he never worried or mauled him when dead. The Fox observed, with a smile, "I should have thought more of your profession if you never ate him alive." Moral for kids- Better save a man from dying than save him when dead.

In days of yore a mighty rumbling was heard in a Mountain. It was said to be in labour, and multitudes flocked together, from far and near, to see what it would produce. After long expectations and many wise conjectures from the by-standers -out popped a Mouse! Moral: This story applies to those whose magnificent promises end in a paltry performance.

A Groom who used to steal and sell a Horse's corn, was yet very busy in grooming and wisping him all the day long. "If you really wish me," said the Horse, "to look well, give me less of your currying and more of your corn."

Every man carries Two Wallets-one before and one behind, and both are full of faults. But the one before is full of his neighbour's faults; the one behind of his own. Thus it happens that men are blind to their own faults, but never lose sight of their neighbour's.

A Fox who had never seen a Lion, when by chance he met him for the first time was so terrified that he almost died of fright. When he met him the second time he was still afraid, but managed to disguise his fear. When he saw him the third time, he was so much emboldened that he went up to him and asked him how he did. Moral: Familiarity breeds contempt.

A Dog and a Cock having struck up an acquaintance went out on their travels together. Nightfall found them in a forest; so the Cock, flying up on a tree, perched among the branches, while the Dog dozed below at the foot. As the night passed away and day dawned, the Cock, according to his custom, set up a shrill crowing. A Fox hearing him, and thinking to make a meal of him, came and stood under the tree, and thus addressed him: "Thou art a good little bird, and most useful to thy fellow creatures. Come down, then, we may sing one matins and rejoice together." The Cock replied, "Go, my good friend, to the foot of the tree and call the sacristan to toll the bell." But as the Fox went to call him, the Dog jumped out a moment, and seized the Fox and made an end of him. Moral: They who lay traps for others are often caught by their own bait.

A Kid being mounted on the roof of a lofty house and seeing a Wolf pass below began to reveal him. The Wolf merely stopped to reply, "Coward! it is not you who reveals me, but the place on which you are standing." Labels: Animal stories of Aesop's fables.

A Fox, just at the time of the vintage, stole into a vineyard where the ripe, sunny Grapes were trellised up on high in the most tempting show. He made many a spring and a jump after the luscious prize, but failing in all his attempts he muttered as he retreated, "Well, what does it matter! The Grapes are sour!"

As some Oxen were dragging. Wagon along a heavy road, the Wheels set up a tremendous creaking. "Brute!" cried the driver to the wagon; "why do you groan, when they who are drawing all the weight are silent?" Moral of this story: Those who cry loudest are not always the most hurt.