1/n #Nature is what keeps us alive, giving us food and #oxygen to breathe and in return, we are busy in mindless exploitation of natural resources, so much so that #humanity is on the verge of extinction. What are we thinking? There
2/n is another #planet for us? Someone would descend from above and fix everything? Some magic that will correct everything? To an extent, nature does correct itself, but at what cost?
We, the humans are not special species for nature, if to improve the conditions, nature has
3/n to kill humans, it would do so and it will be our loss, but nature will flourish again. Do we want it? Certainly not! What can we do? Together our collective effort will bring a #positive change. We can preserve nature in our daily life. Let us see how;
4/n • #Reduce, #reuse, #recycle – Reduce the waste you throw. Prefer things that can be reused instead of disposable things. Recycle. Share your books and toys with your juniors. Repair #electronic items instead of throwing them away and buying a new one.
5/n • Don’t use #plastic. At least reduce its use. Keep a cloth bag in your vehicle. Carry your water bottle instead of buying disposable. Make sure not to use disposable straws and cutlery.
• Conserve water, because water is life. The water level is going down every second,
6/n even while you are reading these words. Close tap when you r brushing or shaving. Fix leaking taps.
• Walk for better health. Use a bicycle. Use public transport as much as practical. Share rides.
• You can make compost from the garbage you generate. It’s a good fertilizer.
7/n • Go back to roots. Eat Indian way by sitting on the floor. Not only it’ll improve your health but also it’ll save many trees from being cut down for your dining table.
• When you take a dip in the river, make sure not to pollute it by soap. Don’t wash ur clothes in water.
8/n • Educate yourself and share your knowledge with others on how to save the #environment, nature and #earth. Be very vocal about this cause. Educate your family, friends and neighbors.
• Use energy-efficient bulbs and tubes. Switch it off unnecessary appliances and when you
9/n are not using it.
• #Planttrees. Many trees. As many as you can. It is the best way to save nature and earth. Trees are the elixir for the earth.
• Use #naturalproducts more to reduce the flow of toxic chemicals into our water bodies.
• Use less paper. Do not print what
10/n is not necessary.Print on both sides. #Reusepaper is possible.
• #Govegetarian. Meat requires more water and natural resources than #vegetarian food. Red meat produces up to 40 times more greenhouse emission than #vegetables.
• Go local. Buy from farmers and small shops.
11/n Big corporations do not care for the environment.
• Always throw trash in a garbage can. Trash left scattered can harm animals and pollute water bodies.
• If your favorite restaurant or food joint uses plastic, talk to management to reduce the use of plastic. Realise your
12/n immense power as a consumer.
• Don’t waste food. Take only what you can eat. Small saving will yield big results.
• Buy big packing of non-perishable items. One big packet uses less plastic than several small packets.
• Reduce your carbon footprint. Be responsible
13/n human being.
We are the first generation to realise that we are killing nature and the last generation who can do anything about it. You are responsible for both, the destruction and the saving. Make a diary to write down things that you have done to save nature and share
Contemplation of inner thoughts with a focus on the glowing light inside the Heart Chakra leads to the ultimate awareness. Mind with the ability to think, to analyze can reach the space which is not possible without deep meditation.
Benefits :
Thoughts, when organized in systematic pattern, determines the path a focused mind will follow to reach the state of inner consciousness, the state when surrounding becomes immaterial and one can dive into the reservoir of peace and containment.
Meditation is the meeting with immense happiness by unfolding the dimensions hidden inside oneself. With proper meditation, one becomes more committed, focused, develops self-control, and gradually understands the true meaning of existence.
- Broom destroys bad or negative energy entering the house.
- Keeping a broom in an open place is considered inauspicious, so the broom should always be kept hidden, people outside the house or outside should not see the broom.
- Do not keep broom in the dining room, as it can quickly end the grain of the house. Also, you may have to face health problems.
- If you keep a broom outside your house in front of the door every night, then negative energy does not enter the house.
This work should be done only at night. Keep the broom hidden during the day.
- The right time to buy a broom is Krishna Paksha, buying a broom in Shukla Paksha brings bad luck in the house, so one should not buy a broom in Shukla Paksha.
Brahm Muhurat , the period to find the Inner Self.
Brahma Muhurat, the time of Lord Brahma, is approximately 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise and lasts for 96 minutes. Also, termed as ‘creator’s Hour’ it is considered best with lasting effect for all the spiritual practice and
meditation. The still mind state during this Vata phase of the morning is to achieve a deeper meditation.
Brahm Muhurat with its Significance/Potential-
The Brahm Muhurat is a peaceful, calm and cheerful atmosphere when vital of energy is at its peak results in long life and
concentration. Physical exercises done during this hour reduce fat, improves the digestive system & keeps mind as well as body energetic throughout the day.
The 41 % increased oxygen level, as per scientists, during Brahm Muhurat acts as an anti-aging agent and waking up during
Once, a fight erupted between devatas and devils in which devils won under rulership of Bali. After getting defeat, devatas were losing their vitality and power. They went to Shree Hari Vishnu for help. Sri Vishnu asked devatas to extract nectar from
the sea which will bring back their powers. Sri Vishnu assured them that he will direct the event in such a manner that devatas get the nectar.
The agitation started. The sea was beaten using Mount Mandarachala as the stirring pole and Vasuki, the ruler of the snakes,
was utilized as the agitating rope. The devils i.e. rakshas held the leader(head side) of snakes while devatas held the tail. During the agitation between devatas and devils, a toxic substance i.e. poison aroused from sea. All get feared by seeing the poison as it has power to
Shiva is the only one essential element that preserves each and every iota of the universe. He is the presiding element.He is the creator, protector and annihilator. In spite of living in the cremation-ground, he is the Lord (adhipati) of the three worlds.
Being hidden, he is manifested. Despite being the causof everything, he is causeless (Akarana). He is given a good name ‘Shiva'.
The word 'Shiva' is synonymous with the God of
sovereign power. He abounds with nectar in the form of boundless joy and delight.
That is the requirement of each and every creature. This is why, he is credited with the title Sadananda". He has two forms: 1. Corporeal 2. Non-corporeal.
When he is attached with illusion (Maya) or possessed of attributes he becomes corporeal form (Saguna Brahma), but when he
MYSTERIES OF SRI JAGGANATH TEMPLE-God’s own abode!
Jagannath Puri temple, one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage center is also famous as one of the 4 chardham pilgrimages in India. It is devoted to Sri Jagannath ji who is considered to be a form of Sri Vishnu by Hindus.
Jagannatha, Subhadra and Balabhadra is the trio of deities prayed by the devotees inside the temple. It is believed that praying upon the supreme lord in this temple frees you from all types of sins and grants you with boon of great prosperity. Sri Jagannathan is itself said to
be embodiment of param brahma or the complete concentration of all powers on earth. The history of the construction of this temple is ambiguous and largely unknown. There are various puranic and historic references relating to construction but no conclusive evidence can be