To harmonize each planet— here’s the simple rituals:

1. Sun (Surya) – Confidence & Vitality

Affirmation: “I radiate inner strength, clarity, and purpose like the rising sun.”

Ritual:
•Offer water to the rising sun (Arghya).
•Chant “Om Suryaya Namah” 11 or 108 times.

⸻ 2. Moon (Chandra) – Emotional Balance

Affirmation: “I am calm, centered, and emotionally secure in every moment.”

Ritual:
•Sit under moonlight or gaze at the moon.
•Drink water with Tulsi to soothe emotions.
•Chant “Om Chandraya Namah”.

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Maha Shivratri : 26 Feb 2025

This isn’t just another festival—it’s a cosmic gateway, a night charged with divine energy, transformation, and spiritual awakening. It is the night when Shiva, the eternal yogi, performs the celestial Tandava, creating space for renewal.
1/14 Ancient scriptures describe it as the sacred night of Shiva & Parvati’s union, symbolizing the perfect balance of masculine and feminine energies. But beyond mythology, Maha Shivratri is a time to turn inward, silence the noise, and align with the universe’s deeper rhythms.
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LIFE IS SHORT—LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST!

A business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, left with $1.9 billion, married his chauffeur. His chauffeur said:- "All the while, I thought I was working for my boss. It is only now, that I realize that my boss was working for me!”
1/11 At the end of the day, health matters more than wealth. A strong body and a peaceful mind are the true riches of life. It doesn’t matter who works for whom—what matters is how well we live. Here are some simple yet powerful ways to make the most of life:
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Strengthening Saturn in your life involves cultivating discipline, patience,,& wisdom.
Here are some lifestyle changes you can make:

1. Develop Discipline & Routine
•Stick to a structured daily schedule. Saturn rewards consistency.
•Handle duties without procrastination.
1/6 2. Take Responsibility
•Own your actions and decisions—Saturn demands accountability.
•Follow through on commitments.

3. Cultivate Patience & Resilience
•Accept delays & hardships as lessons rather than obstacles.
•Prioritize long-term goals.
•Practice endurance.
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2025 is the Year of Lord Hanuman, the mighty protector and symbol of unwavering strength and devotion.
And what could be more auspicious than the first Tuesday—“Mangalvaar”—of the year to honor and reflect on Him?
(1/8) Tuesdays hold a special place in the hearts of His devotees, as they are dedicated to Hanuman ji, the epitome of courage, wisdom, and selfless service.

“Bal, Buddhi, Vidya Dehu Mohe,
Harahu Klesh Vikar.”
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THE LEGLESS BEGGAR

Learn From This Story.

One day, a rich kid was walking with his dad when he saw an old legless beggar on the street, begging for alms. The boy stopped his dad immediately & walked up to the disabled beggar.

"Hey sir, can I ask you a question?" he asked him. "Yes you can" the old man replied.

Then the boy said.

"What happened to your legs? Why are they missing?"

A look of shame showed on the dad's face as he whispered into his son's ears.

"Hey, you should never ask people inappropriate questions"

आदिगुरु शंकराचार्य एक बार शाक्तमत का खंडन करने के लिए कश्मीर गए थे। लेकिन कश्मीर में उनकी तबीयत खराब हो गई । उनके शरीर में कोई ताकत नहीं थी । वे एक पेड़ के पास लेटे हुए थे ।

वहां एक गोवालन सिर पर दही का बर्तन लेकर निकली । आचार्य का पेट जल रहा था और वे बहुत प्यासे थे। उन्हों ने गोवालन से दही मांगने के लिए उनके पास आने को इशारा किया । गोवालन ने थोड़ी दूर से कहा "आप यहाँ दही लेने आओ"

आचार्य ने धीरे से कहा, “मुझमें इतनी दूर आने की शक्ति नहीं है। बिना शक्ति के कैसे?"

Swami Vivekananda’s 7 Little Truths:

7 Little Truths
(litmus tests in life)

1st
Don’t let someone become a priority in your life, when you are just an option in their life. Relationships work best when they are balanced… 2nd
Never explain yourself to anyone. Because the person who likes you doesn’t need it and the person who doesn’t like you won’t believe it…

THE ELEPHANT AND THE DUCK

A Short Moral Story.

One day, a fox went to an elephant and said to him,
"Look, this is ridiculous. The duck is always saying bad things about you behind your back. He is spreading a whole lot of lies out there about you. Teach him a lesson!" The elephant frowned and said,
"I am going to teach him a lesson and break every bone in his body! You just go back to sleep and leave it all to me"

The following day, the fox went back to the elephant and told him,

THE FISHERMAN AND HIS SON

A Short Moral Story.

A young lad asked his fisherman father,
"Papa, is it okay to tell people about my goals and dreams in life?"

The fisherman was silent for a moment, then asked,
"Why do you want to know that?" The young lad answered,
"Well, papa, I have many big dreams, really big! I want to be of impact in all areas of life, to my generation and all aspects of life. However, I don't know if I should or shouldn't tell people about these dreams I have."

The fisherman smiled, then said

One young woman who submitted the tech support message below (about her relationship with her husband) presumably did it as a joke. Then she got a reply that was way too good to keep to herself. The tech support people’s love advice was hilarious and genius! The query:
Dear Tech Support,
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.

*The Age Of Relationships*

Four close friends, Tan, Lim, Wong, and Mah met at a good restaurant after completing their school studies.
They decided to meet again after 50 years in the same hotel on 1st of May. They decided that the last one to reach the hotel then, would have to pay the bill for that day.
Ho, the waiter who served them tea and snacks, said, "If I stay here till then, I will be waiting for you all."

Dattatreya Jayanti: 26 December 2023

It is celebrated on Poornima of the Margashirsha month throughout the country, and in particular in Maharashtra.

Dattatreya was the son of the sage Atri and his wife Anasuya. The three-faced God, Lord Dattatreya, is considered a form of all three deities, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
He is the manifestation of Parabrahma, the supreme being, in texts such as the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, and the Brahmanda Purana.

Information about lighting lamps 🪔🪔

When we worship any deity, we usually light a lamp.
The lamp is an important part of any puja.

The type of lamp and how many lights it has also has a special significance.
The type of oil and ghee burning in it also has special importance. All these things are important to get the blessings of that deity and to fulfil your purpose.

▪️ Importance of lamp

Asato ma sadgmay. Tamaso ma jyotirgamaya.
MrityormaMritam Gamay॥ Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
(Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28).

Biological clock
body routine based on

✴️ 3 to 5 in the morning – At this time, life energy is especially in the lungs. Drink some lukewarm water, walk in open air and do pranayam. By taking long breaths at this time, lung function develops greatly. By getting pure air (oxygen) and negative ions in abundance, the body becomes healthy and energetic. People who wake up in Brahma Muhurta are intelligent and enthusiastic, and the life of those who stay asleep becomes dull.

Ashadha/ Gupt Navratri: 19 June - 27 June

Let's us all pray and chant ; Shri Durga Saptashloki (श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकी) -

। अथ सप्तश्लोकी दुर्गा ।

शिव उवाच
देवि त्वं भक्तसुलभे सर्वकार्यविधायिनी ।
कलौ हि कार्यसिद्ध्यर्थमुपायं ब्रूहि यत्नतः ॥ देव्युवाच

श‍ृणु देव प्रवक्ष्यामि कलौ सर्वेष्टसाधनम् ।
मया तवैव स्नेहेनाप्यम्बास्तुतिः प्रकाश्यते ॥

ॐ अस्य श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकीस्तोत्रमहामन्त्रस्य
नारायण ऋषिः । अनुष्टुपादीनि छन्दांसि ।
श्रीमहाकालीमहालक्ष्मीमहासरस्वत्यो देवताः ।

A thought provoking short story :
The Silent Retreat

Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. They began with enthusiasm and no one said a word the whole day. By nightfall of the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out. The first monk blurted out, "Oh, no! The candle is out."

The 2nd monk said,"Hey! We are not supposed to speak!"

The 3rd monk said in an irritated voice,"What is this? Why did you two break the silence?"

The 4th monk smiled & said, "Wow! I'm the only one who hasn't spoken."

Devshayani Ekadashi: 10 July
Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi is said to be Harishyan. On this day onwards, Shrivishnu moves into Shayanoavastha, which lasts upto 4 months. Hence, from this day onwards " Chatur Maas"begins.
From this day till Kartik Shukla Ekadashi one should observe fast Worship Lord Vishnu with the Mantra given in Brahmavaivarta Purana

सुप्ते त्वयि जगन्नाथे जगत्सुप्तं भवेदिदम् ।
विबुद्धे च विबुद्ध्येत प्रसन्नो मे भवाच्युत ।।

*“Why do people in anger shout at each other?”*
A saint who was visiting river Ganges to take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in anger at each other.
He turned to his disciples smiled and asked.
“Why do people in anger shout at each other?” Disciples thought for a while; one of them said, “Because we lose our calm, we shout.”
“But, why should you shout when the other person is just next to you?
You can as well tell him what you have to say in a soft manner.” asked the saint.

Sri Ramana Maharshi’s father died, when Ramana was 12.
He heard people crying and talking about his father having passed away.
The death was recent and the corpse well-preserved, so he thought his father was sleeping.
He pointed to the corpse and said: My father is sleeping over there.
His relatives explained that his father is gone and only his body is there.
Most of us would just accept this self-contradictory statement.
But Sri Ramana had a logical mind.
He thought:
All this time, I thought my father was that body.

Perception Matters

In a train, two children were running here and there. Sometimes they would fight with each other, and at times they would jump on top of seats.

The father, sitting nearby, was lost in his thoughts. The co-travellers of the train were upset by the children's playfulness and annoyed by the father's attitude. As the night approached everyone wanted to rest.

Seeing the running around of the children, a traveller could not stop himself and exclaimed to the father -