Sunday, 29 January 2012

[www.keralites.net] TODAY RATHA SAPTHAMI/SURYA JAYANTHI

DEAR ALL,

TODAY is RATHA SAPTHAMI" OR SURYA JAYANTHI".

Rathasaptami is very auspicious day for Praying Surya Bhagawan. (God of health & Wealth Arogyadata) Ratha" means chariot and "Sapthami" means the 7th day, it is the day when the Surya/Sun god is believed to ride on the chariot drawn by 7 horses to gift the beautiful season "spring" to South India. It is during this time that Surya/Sun moves from the southeast to the northeast. 7 represent the colors of the rainbow or the 7 chakras*. This festival falls on the 7th day of the Hindu month Magha, i.e January/February in the Gregorian calendar. The days become warmer from this sapthami and will be hotter from April to July.

As per the Hindu Religion, Surya symbolizes the Sun God. Sun is considered as the visible God, the Pratyaksha Devatha and is also known as Karma Saakshi. Surya is the only visible God whom we can see, perceive and pray. If we want to see God in this world, we have to see God in the sun, as no glory can equal the sun. The Sun God is considered as the life-giver (Prannadata) of the entire universe. Surya is essential for life. All Vedas regard Surya as the witness (Saakshi) of all actions. God Surya is regarded as an aspect of Shiva and Vishnu by Shaivites and Vaishnavas respectively. Surya is also known as Surya Narayana. Surya, the Sun God is also acknowledged as one of the eight forms of Lord Shiva (Astamurti). Surya is the lord of excellence and wisdom. The Sun or Surya is also known as ''Atmakaraka''.Being a Sanskrit word, ''Atma'' means ''soul'' and ''Karaka'' means ''indicator''. The Sun is the ''indicator of the soul''. The Surya is the indicator of our ego, honor, status, fame, the heart, the eyes, general vitality, respect and power.

Surya is the God of light as per the Vedic texts. According to the scientific fact, the whole universe is based on the process of photosynthesis which takes place due to the presence of Surya (the sun). According to Atharvana Veda, one who worships Surya Bhagawan will be relieved from diseases pertaining to the eyes and heart. According to the Hindu beliefs, Surya is depicted as a red man with three eyes and four arms, riding in a one wheeled chariot pulled by seven horses. Surya forms the major god of the Navgraha (nine planets as He helps the world with His blistering radiance and allows the living beings to survive. Surya is the Lord of Simma Rasi and occupies the central place amongst the navagrahas. The adidevatha is Agni, prathyutha Devatha – Rudran. His color is red and his vahana is a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Story:-

Once a King called Yashovarma was ruling the Kamboj Empire. He was extremely religious and his people were living happily and were praising his ruling. But he had no children to look the country after him. He had become old. He worshipped God to give him a son. Hearing his prayers, God given him a son, who was very sick. The king was unhappy due to his son's sickness.

A Saint, Vinit came to the king and told him that his sickness is because of his sins he had done in his previous birth. As the remedy to the king's sickness he advised the king to make his son to observe vow of Ratha Saptami. Kings son performed the puja on Ratha Saptami and became healthy to rule his people without any sufferings.

It is believed that Surya has been worshipped since ages to receive the kind blessings of God. A simple namaskaar (folding hands) to the lord makes him happy. Offering water to the God is too considered to receive the mercy. Surya is believed to be a generous deity capable of curing sick people, in India. It is also proved in Science that sunlight is a rich source of Vitamin-D. Surya is usually remembered for the brilliance and light in one's life.

Lord Surya blesses us with its light, energy and sustains life on earth. All human beings, living creatures, birds and animals get their life force only due the rays of sun. Lord Surya is worshipped to get the energy and health, which resultantly leads us to Money and prosperity. Surya Namskar in yoga is an example of this worship. In Yoga, an exercise is named after the Sun god known as Suryanamaskara/Sun Salutation, which is a series of 12 postures. It is an all-inclusive exercise for physical, emotional, spiritual and meditation benefits. On Rathasapthami day people assemble before sunrise and perform this exercise to experience the rejuvenating first rays of the Sun on the body.

People worship the sun in the early morning and recite the surya Sahasranama, Aditya Hrudayam, suryaastakam. Good actions done on this day give manifold results. If women fast on this day, they attain knowledge and derive virtues. If widows fast on this day, they get rid of widowhood from the next birth onwards. Even the sin of slaying a Brahmin is expiated by the power of fasting on this day. He who takes a bath at the time of sunrise is purified like Mother Ganges. He can never become a poor man.

Fast on this day. Observe the vow of silence. Remain in a solitary place. Do Japa. Practice intense meditation with faith and devotion. You are sure to attain God-realization on this very day and always!

Surya Kavacham

Chant this sthothra everyday for good health and fruitful life. This can be chanted after chanting adithya hrudayam or individually.

Shree Haraye namaha

Yagnavalkya uvacha

Shrunashwa Munishaardoola

Suryasya Kavacham Shubham

Shareerarogyadam Divyam
Sarvasowbhaagyadaayakam

Deydeepyamaanamukutam
Sphuranmakarakundalam

Dhyatwaa sahasra kiranam
Sthothramaithathudeerayeth

Shiro mein bhaaskaraha Paathu
lalaatam mein Mithadyuthihi
Nethre dinamNihi Paathu
shravane Vaasareshwaraha

GhraaNam GharmaghruNihi Paathu

Vadanam Vedavaahanaha
Jihwaam Mein maanadaha Paathu

KanTham Mein Suravandithaha

Sthanou Prabhaakaraha Paathuh
Vakshaha Paathu Janapriyaha
Pathu Padou Dwadashaathmaa
Sarvaangam Sakaleshwaraha

Surya rakhsaathmakam
Sthothram likhitwaa Bhoorjapathrike

Dadaathi yah kareythasya
Vashagaaha sarvasiddhayaha

Susnaatho yoh
Japeythsamyagnodhitey swastha maanasaha

Sarva roga muktho deerghaayuhuSugnaanam
sukham pushtim moksham cha vindathi

This sloka can be read by the people for whom sun is not in a good position in their horoscope or the present position (DASA) of the sun causes problems to them.Surya Puja and reading this kavacham is a divine boon for those who face problems, hurdles and misfortune in their lives. Worship of Sun is beneficial when people get stuck, no matter how hard working, honest and intelligent they are good luck seems to ignore them. People who aspire for sound health, prosperity, good eyesight, strength and courage, success, cure of chronic diseases like leprosy, heart ailment, nervous weakness, asthma etc. should worship the Sun. This planet is known for his Power, strength and glory.

By reading this kavacham sun will protects from all planets, and the Lord will save from malefic effects of all other planets and bless them with success for all their endeavors.

Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah.(- RIG VEDA)
"Let noble thoughts come to me from all directions"

REGARDS
Miss.Shaija Vallikatri Bhaskaran

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[www.keralites.net] SMILE

SMILE

Life is a mixture of sun and rain, laughter and tears, pain and pleasure ...

Not all days are bright, but it is also true that despite the cloud,

the sun shines again later!

Whenever you smile, someone, somewhere,

will smile back.

Nothing in the world can be more valuable

and warmer than the sunlight and heat

a sincere smile!

Smile!

Choose to be happy today and always!

Have a nice day

Prince

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[www.keralites.net] MEN AND WOMEN

Differences Between Women and Men

1. Names:

If Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth

and Barbara go out for lunch,

they will call each other Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara.

If Mark, Chris, Eric and Tom go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy,

Godzilla, Peanut-Head and Scrappy.

2. Eating Out:

When the bill arrives, Mark, Chris,

Eric and Tom will each throw in $20,

even though it's only for $32.50.

None of them will have anything smaller and none will

actually admit they want the change back.

When the women get their bill,

out come the pocket calculators.

3. Money:

A man will pay $2 for a

$1 item he needs.

A woman willpay $1 for a $2 item

that she doesn't need but it's on sale.

4. Bathrooms:

A man has five items in his bathroom: a toothbrush,

shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap,

and a towel from the Marriott.

The averagenumber of items in the

typical woman's bathroom is 337.

A man would not be able to

identify most of these items.

5. Arguments:

A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says after that is

the beginning of a new argument.

6. Cats:

Women love cats.

Men say they love cats, but when

women aren't looking, men kick cats.

7. Future:

A womanworries about the future

until she gets a husband.

A man never worries about the

future until he gets a wife.

8. Success:

A successful man is one who

makes more money than his wife can spend.

A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

9. Marriage:

A woman marries a man expecting

he will change, but he doesn't.

A man marries a woman expecting that

she won't change and she does.

10. Dressing Up:

A woman will dress up to go 4

shopping, to water the plants,

empty the garbage, answer the phone,

read a book, and read the mail.

A man will dress up for weddings

and funerals.

11. Natural:

Men wake up as good-looking as

they went to bed.

Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

12. Children:

A woman knows all about her children.

She knows about dentist appointments and romances,

best friends, favorite foods,

secret fears and hopes and dreams.

A man is vaguely aware of some short

people living in the house.

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[www.keralites.net] Teeth brushing mistakes you're making.

Teeth brushing mistakes you're making

Tips for a great smile

Fri 10 Jun, 2011 02:00 pm BST

You most certainly brush your teeth, as you're keen on having a pleasant breath and a nice, white smile.

But are you brushing correctly? Are you doing it at the right time?

We've compiled a guide to common brushing mistakes, and how to do it right.

You are brushing at the wrong time

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day, though three times is better.

Brushing before bed is a must. Removing bacteria from your mouth prevents them from attacking your teeth overnight.

In the morning, brush your teeth before breakfast, to remove the bacteria and plaque that has accumulated overnight.

You can also brush after lunch, but not more. Brushing too often can damage your gums.

You're brushing and spitting

Once you've brushed your teeth, you probably rinse your mouth with water to get rid of the toothpaste flavour.

This is a mistake. You should not rinse your mouth, merely spit out the toothpaste.

This will leave a coating of fluoride on your teeth, which helps prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the chemical processes of plaque bacteria.

You're not brushing for long enough, or too long

A quick once over will not do.

You should brush 2 to 3 minutes each time.

Anything less, and you may not properly clean your teeth.

Brushing for too long may irritate your gums.

You are using the wrong toothbrush

If you shop for your toothbrush on the basis of price or colour, think again.

The key thing in choosing a toothbrush is head size and bristle hardness.

The brush should be the right size for your mouth, not too big. You can tell it's too big if you're struggling to open your mouth wide to brush.

Buy a brush with bristles that are soft, as hard bristles can irritate your gums, especially if you brush too hard.

The bristles should be able to remove the plaque but not damage your teeth.

You're brushing the wrong way

The recommended way to brush your teeth is not with horizontal strokes along your gums.

Instead, the current method recommended by the British Dental Health Foundation is to place the brush at 45 degrees against your gum line and move it in small circular movements on all the surfaces of every tooth.

Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth, upper and lower, keeping the bristles angled against the gum line.

Brush the biting surfaces of the teeth.

To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several small circular strokes with the front part of the brush.

Finally, brush your tongue. This will remove bacteria from its surface and freshen your breath.

You're not rinsing your toothbrush enough

Bacteria grows on your toothbrush, so it is important to rinse it before and after use.

It will also remove any toothpaste that may be left on the brush.

After rinsing the brush, shake out the moisture, as a moist brush is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Your toothbrush is too old

The longer you use your toothbrush, the more bent and misshapen the bristles will be, which undermines their effectiveness.

You should replace your brush every three months, or once your bristles have lost their flexibility.

You're not flossing

You may be diligent at brushing your teeth, but if you're not flossing regularly, you're failing to clean your teeth properly.

Bits of food will get stuck between your teeth in places where the bristles don't reach. The food will decay and bacteria will attack your teeth and gums.

The only way to remove food may be by flossing, which is why you should make a habit of doing so daily.

Buy the right floss for your teeth - waxed if you have closely spaced teeth, or tougher floss if you have rough tooth edges.

Make sure you use enough floss, as reusing it may simply move bacteria between teeth.

http://uk.health.lifestyle.yahoo.net/teeth-care-mistakes-you-are-making.htm

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