TIPS TO LEAD A HAPPY LIFE

• Drink plenty of water.
• Try to make at least three people smile each day.
• Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
• Forget issue of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
• Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
• EAT breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
• Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
• Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
  

Make your SMILE CHEAPER and anger expensive

ANGER is becoming a growing problem in our lives and if left unchecked, it can ruin relationships and bring disastrous results to our society.

Most of us live in a stressful working and family environment and owing to this the slightest disturbance in our daily routines can cause annoyance.

The aggressive behavior can be triggered off following a telephone call, disappointments, aggravation, harassment, frustration, expectations, desires, irritation or inability to deal with a situation.

These events can occur at our place of work, home or during our travels.

Having the feeling of anger is normal and no one can escape from anger.

What is more important is how to deal with it so that it does not land us into serious trouble. It is common to hear an individual say “I can only take so much in life” before they explode with negative emotions.

Many people do not realize that anger actually causes harm to our body as it makes our heart beat faster, increases our blood pressure, tenses up muscles, makes us radiate an aura of unfriendliness, harms our mental, emotional and physical health, and our equilibrium.

Medically, anger can cause headaches, ulcers, depression, sleep disorders, fatigue, bowel and respiratory problems.

It is vital that we take control of ourselves when we encounter negative situations that can contribute to fury.

There are many ways to prevent ourselves from being dragged into an unpleasant state that can generate destructive emotions.

When you are confronted with a situation that can create anger, face it directly and speak calmly.

Article from MYSTAR Magazine, thank you allowing me to publish in this blog

Omens of the Lizard

Lizards are regarded as a nuisance in many homes now, but in the old days, lizards falling onto the occupants of the property were more likely to be regarded as signs of good news rather than bad.

• If a lizard falls off a wall, ceiling, beam, etc and lands on the property owner's body on a Monday or Tuesday, there will be good news within nine months; if it happens on Wednesday or Thursday. it will take a month; on Friday, two weeks; and on Saturday or Sunday, a year,
• A lizard falling onto the head, right arm, thighs or waist means gaining wealth somehow,
• A lizard falling onto the forehead indicates the likelihood of meeting an important person,
• A lizard falling anywhere onto the left side of a woman and right side of a man is auspicious,
• A lizard falling onto the left ear, wrist and neck are all favourable signs because they signify financial gain and mental stability,
• A lizard falling onto either shoulder signifies that the individual will overcome opponents,
• A lizards falling onto the chest indicates that the property owner will gain wealth and more property,
• A lizard falling onto food while it is being eaten indicates prosperity,
• A lizard making a sound when the occupant of the house is about to switch on the lights indicates new developments and wealth;
• A lizard cries or sneezes inside a house is inauspicious;
• A lizard falling onto an individual's back indicates ill luck;
• A lizard falling on the right leg indicates journey, while on the left leg means loss;
• A lizard fallong onto eyes means gain of wealth and onto stomach or belly means possession of ornaments;
• If a lizard emanates sound from east side at night is good but if it sounds just before sunrise is inauspicious;

This article first appreared on StarMag of The Sunday Star Newspaper on Sunday 8 May 2005, also featured in MYSTAR magazines on September 2008 issue. I would like to thank Master Yuwaraj Sowma and Mr. T. Selva for giving permission to use articles for MY STAR magazine is our blog.

10 Taboos on the Main Door

10 taboos on the main door

The important feature of fengshui is – to get the main door right, and make it auspicious. The main door is considered as the mouth of the house, and should enjoy a good fengshui for a prosperous and happy life. It should be protected by the poison arrows of any killing breath present in the nearby environment.

The main door should not have a toilet placed directly above it on the upper level.
No mirror directly facing and reflecting the main door.
The main door should not be hit by the poison arrows of any sharp edges or pillars.
The kitchen should not be near to the main door.
The main door should not face the corner of an opposite building.
The main door should not face a toilet.
The main door should not face an electric pole, whcih is too nearby.
The main door should not face a staircase directly.
The main door should not face a single tree directly infront of the door.
The main door and the back door should not be in direct straight line. The case is worse when 3 or more doors are in direct straight line.

Vaastu tips for exam stress

Vaastu tips for exam stress

By Niranjan Babu

How do your kids prepare for exams? Do you find them getting all stressed up? Do you find that their concentration is taking a backseat? Are they fretting and fuming at you? Do they say 'I can't remember whatever I study'? Do they get a mind block when they try to study? Does all this stress you too? As the exams get nearer, you (and the teachers too) tend to constantly advise the youngsters to study better and harder so that they excel in their class. You tell your child that he or she has to study more and more, or else he or she may not even pass the exam. This only over-stresses the child and makes him or her dread the exams. It is necessary that the child is relaxed and does not feel the strain of studying. At the same time he/she should be able to assimilate comfortably whatever he/she studies without getting all stressed up. Too much motivation can stress the young mind and can cause more harm than benefit. Some simple Vaastu (and other) guidelines, as follow, can contribute to better concentration of your children and make them write their exams with confidence. Vaastu rules to help your child: 1. Never sleep with the head to the west and north. 2. Never sleep in the northwest sector of the home or northwest part of the room (if the child is a boy). 3. Never sleep in the southeast sector of the home or southeast sector of the room (if the child is a girl). 4. Avoid mirrors in the bedroom. 5. Avoid mirrors on the south and west walls in the study area. 6. Study facing east or north. 7. Keep the study table and area extremely clean without dumping books and papers around. 8. Have the study area in the northeast sector of the home or the northeast part of the room. 9. Have a lukewarm shower before going to bed if stressed up. 10. Have a fish aquarium, water fountain or half a dozen bamboo plants in the northeast area of the living room (where the family gets together) but never in the corner. 11. Make liberal use of green and yellow colour (dark and light hues) in the bedroom and study areas. These colours can be used on bed linen, study's tablecloth, indoor plants (herbal), floor mats, curtains, pillow covers, clothes, etc. 12. While dining, face east if the child is a girl and north if the child is a boy. 13. Occupy the same place and orient to the same direction each day to build up the child's good aura in the area. 14. Never allow others to make use of the child's study and bed area. 15. Eat a few leaves of the Basil plant each morning on an empty stomach. 16. Never play loud music that can contribute to distraction and stress. 17. Have soft lilting music at minimum volume in the bedroom during night. This can be the Gayatri Mantra too. 18. Avoid sleeping or studying in a room that has the door at an angle to the attached walls. Tell your child that you are there to support him or her and always make encouraging comments of the child's plus points. Never ever make the mistake of advising or commenting on the child's shortcomings while the child is at the dining table. Make them feel that you love them. Allow them to have some relaxation like playing sports and music or take them out to a restaurant without compelling them. Don't promise rewards to your children for the outcome of the exams. On the other hand during the period of preparation give them small gifts appreciating their efforts. Tell them they are indeed hardworking and intelligent. Give them encouraging suggestions and make them feel that your support is there for them always. Encourage (but never force) them to exercise, meditate and be relaxed. Avoid anything that is likely to distract your child in the study area — be it the visual or audio media. The above Vaastu tips will definitely help in making your child a stress-free leader! http://sify.com/astrology/fullstory.php?id=14692750&vsv=S9

Omens of the Monkey

If a person finds a monkey by his left side at the time of starting on a journey or for some work it indicates gain of object and wealth.
If a person starts on a journey and sees a monkey at twilight it indicates fulfillment of hopes.
It is auspicious for a man to see a monkey on his left or right at midday.
In the evening if he sees a monkey on his right side it indicates gain of objects.
If a group of monkey begin to chatter in a loud voice death of head of a family, a village or a city is predicted.

Salt therapy to reduce debts and enhance prosperity

Buy a small packet of salt every Friday and add it to your existing jar of salt. This salt ritual must be done every Friday for 27 weeks without a break and you will see and experience pleasant results. It is recommended that those who are in debts should perform it. The salt must be purchased only on a Friday, best after sunrise and before sunset. If you break the cycle, meaning you forgot to buy and add the salt on one Friday, you will have to restart the process all over again. The salt that is added to the jar every Friday should be used for daily cooking, washing, bathing, placed in the four corners of the room or house to remove negative energies etc. The accumulated salt must not be stored in the altar but kept in the kitchen. If you are traveling, you can nominate your spouse to do it on your behalf and if the entire family is traveling, you should carry the salt jar along so that you will not miss the Friday. Once you have completed the 27 weeks, you can start a second cycle as this therapy brings a lot of goodness and benefit to the person observing it.

Thank you to vasthuweb.com for the article.

Omens of the Cat

A cat crossing the road from any side during the course of a journey is inauspicious.
A cat falling on a sleeping person is inauspicious and indicates his death or some disease.
If a pregnant cat delivers its kitten in a house it indicates prosperity and wealth to the owner. It is further stated that such a house remains free from evil eyes.
When a cat washes its face or ears it indicates rain.
A cat unaccountably leaves your home means disaster.
A grey cat indicates good luck.
A black cat entering your house denotes good luck.
A black cat walking under a ladder indicates bad luck for the person who is on the ladder.
Meeting three cats in succession indicates good luck.
The death of a cat in your house is a bad omen.

This article is from MY STAR Magazine, I would like to thank Master Yuwaraj Sowma and Mr. T. Selva for giving permission to use articles for MY STAR magazine is ourt blog.

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Aadi - The month of festivities

By GS Jayashree

Aadi is the fourth month of the Tamil calendar which starts from July16th. It is believed that Lord Surya (Sun god) changes his direction from north to south in the month of Aadi. The next six months from Aadi to Margazhi is the Dakshinayana punyakalam – symbolically the night time of the Devas. Traditionally, most people avoid auspicious ceremonies during this period. It is believed that the ceremonies held during this period will not have the blessings of the gods. Another reason is that the month of Aadi culminates with the start of the rains in the country. Being an agrarian country, people get involved in agricultural activities in this month. So they do not have the time and money to partake in festivities in this month. So ceremonies which incur huge expenses like marriage, house warming ceremony, changing the house, buying of land and building of houses are avoided. The next reason is that this month is considered very auspicious for the worship of Goddess Amman. So people are involved in various spiritual activities rather than in festivities. However, a few important celebrations and rituals take place in the month of Aadi. Aadi Pirappu: July 16th, 2008 – The first day of every month is usually celebrated by Tamilians and the first day of Aadi is celebrated as Aadi Pirappu. No significance is attached to such rituals though, by the Vedas or Agamas. These festivals are traditionally celebrated and have no religious ratification. What we should do: Visit the temple and seek the Almighty’s blessing. This will keep our mind calm and focused. It will also be an auspicious start for the month. Aadi Krithigai: July 27th, 2008 – This is an important festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi. The festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga or Subrahamaniya. Devotees carry flower Kavadis on Aadi Krithigai day. What we should do: Do upavas or eat food without salt. This will bring in the grace of lord Muruga. Aadi Amavasai: August 1st, 2008 – The new moon day in the Tamil month Aadi is dedicated to ancestors. The main rites and rituals on the day are dedicated to forefathers and many people observe ‘upavas’ or fast. Tarpana will also be done on this day. Thousands of people take a holy dip in the various rivers, seas and ponds. Agni Theertham in Rameswaram, Thriveni Sangamam in Kanyakumari are favoured. What we should do: Tarpana or any rituals to pay respect to our forefathers. We can also offer good food to poor people or Brahmins. This will bless our lineage and also act as a guard for the continuation of the lineage. If possible a holy dip can be done. Aadi Perukku: August 2nd, 2008. This is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil Month Aadi. ‘Perukku’ means rising – indicating the rising water in rivers. The festival is essentially a form of nature worship. Special food is prepared on this day and family and friends get together and pray for uninterrupted supply of water and a good harvest. In some communities on Aadi Perukku day, the bride’s parents invite their son-in-law and present new clothes. What we should do: Offer thanks to the Almighty for all the blessings he has given us and for protecting us. Mass prayer or satsangh or bhajans can be organized. Aadi Puram: August 8th, 2008. This is to celebrate the birth of Andal who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Aadi is the fourth month in the Tamil Calendar and Pooram is one of the 27 nakshatrams or stars. The day is also celebrated as the birthday of Andal – Saint Poet who wrote Tiruppaavai and is also considered as a manifestation of the mother Goddess. What we should do: This festival indicates that the atma or the soul of a man should finally merge with parabrahamam. Prayers to Andal and visiting any Amman temple will help our soul to move in that direction. It is believed observance of fast on this day by unmarried girls will get them a good spouse. Varalakshmi Pooja: August 15th, 2008. This pooja, done by women, falls in the month of Aadi. Women observe fast (Vratha) for the wellbeing of the family. What we should do: Offering food, turmeric, betel leaf to women on this day will give happiness. Taking the blessings of the Almighty and elders will give us a lot of strength and goodness. Tuesdays and Fridays in the month of Aadi are considered auspicious. Lighting lamps, doing chanting or namavalli puja {chanting the 108 names of the goddess} will help us to remove the difficulties in life. Karya siddhi or success in the undertaken work will also happen. General happiness of the family will be there. In south India, people offer porridge to the goddess. Then they are distributed to the people of various castes and creed. This shows we are all one and the same before god. Earlier, newly-wed couples were separated during the month of Aadi by some communities. The bride’s parents used to invite the bride back home. This was because women who conceived during the Aadi month used to give birth during April – May, the hottest months. In earlier days, when there were no hospitals, the infant mortality rate used to be high during the hot months. In modern times, a much-awaited event is the Aadi discount sale, especially of textiles and jewelry.

NOT A STORY BUT A TRUE INCIDENT

An Indian man walks into a bank in
New York City and asks for the loan officer.
He tells the loan officer that he is going to India on business
for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000.

The bank officer tells him that the bank
will need some form of security for the loan,
so the Indian man hands over the keys
and documents of new Ferrari parked
on the street in front of the bank.
He produces the title and everything checks out.
The loan officer agrees to accept
the car as collateral for the loan.

The bank's president and its officers
all enjoy a good laugh at the Indian
for using a $250,000 Ferrari
as collateral against a $5,000 loan.
An employee of the bank then
drives the Ferrari into the bank's
underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the Indian returns,
repays the $5,000 and the interest,
which comes to $15.41.
The loan officer says,
"Sir, we are very happy to have had your business,
and this transaction has worked out very nicely,
but we are a little puzzled.
While you were away,
we checked you out and found that you are a multi millionaire.
What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow "$5,000" ?

The Indian replies:

"Where else in New York City can I park my car
for two weeks for only $15.41
and expect it to be there when I return'"

Ah, the mind of the Indian...

This is why India is shining

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