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Tuesday 12 November 2013
Tuesday 1 October 2013
Vedic Wisdom behind eating with your hands
Vedic Wisdom behind eating with your hands
Eating food with the hands in today’s Western society can sometimes be perceived as being unhygienic, bad mannered and primitive. However within Indian culture there is an old saying that,
” Eating food with your hands feeds not only the body but also the mind and the spirit”.
In the Big Brother series some years back, an English participant complained about an Indian participants use of her hands during food preparations and her eating habits, “They eat with their hands in India, don’t they? Or is that China? You don’t know where those hands have been.” Within many Indian households nowadays, the practice of eating food with the hands has been replaced with the use of cutlery.
Have you ever thought of why previous generations in India ate with the hands? There is a reason for their this. The practice of eating with the hands originated within Ayurvedic teachings. The Vedic people knew the power held in the hand.
The ancient native tradition of eating food with the hands is derived from the mudra practice, which is prevalent in many aspects within Hinduism. Mudras are used during mediation and are very prominent within the many classical forms of dance, such as Bharatnatyam
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The hands are considered the most precious organ of action. This is linked to the Vedic prayer of
“Karagre vasate Laksmih karamule Sarasvati Karamadhye tu Govindah prabhate karadarsanam”
(On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi, on the base of your fingers is Goddess Saraswati; in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda), which we recite whilst looking at our palms. Thus, this shloka suggests that all the divinity lies in human effort.
Our hands and feet are said to be the conduits of the five elements. The Ayurvedic texts teach that each finger is an extension of one of the five elements. The thumb is agni (fire) (you might have seen children sucking their thumb, this is nature’s way of aiding the digestion in children at an age when they are unable to do an physical activity to aid the digestion), the forefinger is vayu (air), the middle finger is akash (ether - the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body), the ring finger is prithvi (earth) and the little finger is jal (water).
Each finger aids in the transformation of food, before it passes on to internal digestion. Gathering the fingertips as they touch the food stimulates the five elements and invites Agni to bring forth the digestive juices. As well as improving digestion the person becomes more conscious of the tastes, textures and smells of the foods they are eating, which all adds to the pleasure of eating.
You may have noticed that elders in the family hardly ever use utensils to measure all the different type of masala, and would instead prefer to use their hands to measure the quantity instead. As each handful is tailored to provide a suitable amount for the own body. Overall there are 6 main documented forms that the hands take when obtaining a measurement a certain type of food ranging from solid food to seeds, and flour.
This is a prime example of how many things within Hindu culture may seem weird and unusual at first glance, but once a closer look is taken it is surprising, but a vast amount of knowledge is revealed.
Eating food with the hands in today’s Western society can sometimes be perceived as being unhygienic, bad mannered and primitive. However within Indian culture there is an old saying that,
” Eating food with your hands feeds not only the body but also the mind and the spirit”.
In the Big Brother series some years back, an English participant complained about an Indian participants use of her hands during food preparations and her eating habits, “They eat with their hands in India, don’t they? Or is that China? You don’t know where those hands have been.” Within many Indian households nowadays, the practice of eating food with the hands has been replaced with the use of cutlery.
Have you ever thought of why previous generations in India ate with the hands? There is a reason for their this. The practice of eating with the hands originated within Ayurvedic teachings. The Vedic people knew the power held in the hand.
The ancient native tradition of eating food with the hands is derived from the mudra practice, which is prevalent in many aspects within Hinduism. Mudras are used during mediation and are very prominent within the many classical forms of dance, such as Bharatnatyam
\.
The hands are considered the most precious organ of action. This is linked to the Vedic prayer of
“Karagre vasate Laksmih karamule Sarasvati Karamadhye tu Govindah prabhate karadarsanam”
(On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi, on the base of your fingers is Goddess Saraswati; in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda), which we recite whilst looking at our palms. Thus, this shloka suggests that all the divinity lies in human effort.
Our hands and feet are said to be the conduits of the five elements. The Ayurvedic texts teach that each finger is an extension of one of the five elements. The thumb is agni (fire) (you might have seen children sucking their thumb, this is nature’s way of aiding the digestion in children at an age when they are unable to do an physical activity to aid the digestion), the forefinger is vayu (air), the middle finger is akash (ether - the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body), the ring finger is prithvi (earth) and the little finger is jal (water).
Each finger aids in the transformation of food, before it passes on to internal digestion. Gathering the fingertips as they touch the food stimulates the five elements and invites Agni to bring forth the digestive juices. As well as improving digestion the person becomes more conscious of the tastes, textures and smells of the foods they are eating, which all adds to the pleasure of eating.
You may have noticed that elders in the family hardly ever use utensils to measure all the different type of masala, and would instead prefer to use their hands to measure the quantity instead. As each handful is tailored to provide a suitable amount for the own body. Overall there are 6 main documented forms that the hands take when obtaining a measurement a certain type of food ranging from solid food to seeds, and flour.
This is a prime example of how many things within Hindu culture may seem weird and unusual at first glance, but once a closer look is taken it is surprising, but a vast amount of knowledge is revealed.
Vedic Wisdom behind eating with your hands
Vedic Wisdom behind eating with your hands
Eating food with the hands in today’s Western society can sometimes be perceived as being unhygienic, bad mannered and primitive. However within Indian culture there is an old saying that,
” Eating food with your hands feeds not only the body but also the mind and the spirit”.
In the Big Brother series some years back, an English participant complained about an Indian participants use of her hands during food preparations and her eating habits, “They eat with their hands in India, don’t they? Or is that China? You don’t know where those hands have red the most precious organ of action. This is linked to the Vedic prayer of
“Karagre vasate Laksmih karamule Sarasvati Karamadhye tu Govindah prabhate karadarsanam”
(On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi, on the base of your fingers is Goddess Saraswati; in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda), which we recite whilst looking at our palms. Thus, this shloka suggests that all the divinity lies in human effort.
Our hands and feet are said to be the conduits of the five elements. The Ayurvedic texts teach that each finger is an extension of one of the five elements. The thumb is agni (fire) (you might have seen children sucking their thumb, this is nature’s way of aiding the digestion in children at an age when they are unable to do an physical activity to aid the digestion), the forefinger is vayu (air), the middle finger is akash (ether - the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body), the ring finger is prithvi (earth) and the little finger is jal (water).
Each finger aids in the transformation of food, before it passes on to internal digestion. Gathering the fingertips as they touch the food stimulates the five elements and invites Agni to bring forth the digestive juices. As well as improving digestion the person becomes more conscious of the tastes, textures and smells of the foods they are eating, which all adds to the pleasure of eating.
You may have noticed that elders in the family hardly ever use utensils to measure all the different type of masala, and would instead prefer to use their hands to measure the quantity instead. As each handful is tailored to provide a suitable amount for the own body. Overall there are 6 main documented forms that the hands take when obtaining a measurement a certain type of food ranging from solid food to seeds, and flour.
This is a prime example of how many things within Hindu culture may seem weird and unusual at first glance, but once a closer look is taken it is surprising, but a vast amount of knowledge is revealed.
Saturday 21 September 2013
Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple
,,Srikshetra Gokarna is one of the wonderful place of India.It is the package which contain Sea and holy place.. The Father of universe Shiva is in Gokarna in the form of Athmalinga. The temple is located on the sea shore of the western sea. The Almighty, famous as Mahabaleshwara is also known as the Sarvabhouma. This is also the place, where the most revered Hindu saint Adi Shankaracharya, who spread the spiritual knowledge from South to North all over India, established ShreeRamachandrapuraMath, the sacred and saintly Jagadguru Peetam. The temple is run under the guidance of Paramapoojya Jagadguru Shankaracharya Gokarna Mandaladheeshwara ShreeShree RaghaveshwaraBharathiMahaswamiji of SriramachandrapurMath. Under the divine and philanthropic guidance of Sri Mahaswamiji, the administration of Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna is on the path of progress.
The special characteristics of Gokarna Mahabaleshwara :-
HISTORY :In order to obtain the Athmalinga of Lord Shiva, Ravana performed severe penance at Kailasa and secured the Athmalinga. The Suras frightened by this, approached Lord Ganesha and prayed to Him, to retain the Athmalinga at Gokarna. As the abode of the one and only one Athmalinga of Lord Shiva, Gokarna gained world wide spiritual significance. This holy place is known as Bhookailasa and the Southern Varanasi. (Ref. Skandha Purana, Guru charitra) Ø In this Temple all devotees can enter the sanctum sanctorum and have the touch darshan of Athmalinga and can perform Abhisheka with their own hands. Shivaratri Mahotsava is the Car festival when lakhs of people attend and pray for their well being. Nature :
This sacred Temple is situated on the Sea shore and by the side of western ghats. Here we can hear the roaring sound of the sea and can see the jumping tides of the sea. At the same time we can see the green scenario of the western ghat and can hear the melodious music of the winds.
Pooja and Celebrations:
Every day thrice, Pooja is performed with Pancha Vadya. Morning Udyanabali, Afternoon bali, Mahapooja, evening Bali, Utsava and Mahapooja . A number of celebrations are held throughout the year.
Ananga trayodashi
Shivadamanotsava
Shiva Pavitraropanam
Dadhi Shikyotsava
Vijayotsava
Shivaganga Vivaha Nishchayotsava
Sri Mahabaleshwara Pratistha Mahotsava
Tripura Deepotsava
Shiva Parvathi Vivahotsava
Mahashivaratri
Maharathotsava
Avabhrutha, Ankurarpanam
Social :
Free Amrutanna Prasad Bhojana is being served twice daily to all the devotees.
Afternoon 12 to 2.00 and Evening 7.30 to 8.30
Weddings are arranged free of cost for the weaker sections of the society.
Financial assistance is offered to the needy in their time of necessity.
DONATION :Devotees can avail of the opportunity to perform following poojas, Pooja will be performed in your name and Prasad will be sent to your address.
Abhisheka Pooja
Suvarna Nanyabhisheka Pooja (A special Pooja performed in Brahmi muhoortha. )
Shashwata Pooja
Annadaana
Somawara Utsava Pooja
On every Monday from Karteek to vaishakha Monday Utsava will be performed. You can participate by donating 5,000/- in any Somawara Utsava.
Donation for Silver door / Ornaments
A majestic Silver door is being erected at the main entrance of the temple. You may donate any amount more than 1,000/- for this cause. The administration welcomes your participation and whishes you the blessings of the Lord for total well beings.
Once u visit here..
The special characteristics of Gokarna Mahabaleshwara :-
HISTORY :In order to obtain the Athmalinga of Lord Shiva, Ravana performed severe penance at Kailasa and secured the Athmalinga. The Suras frightened by this, approached Lord Ganesha and prayed to Him, to retain the Athmalinga at Gokarna. As the abode of the one and only one Athmalinga of Lord Shiva, Gokarna gained world wide spiritual significance. This holy place is known as Bhookailasa and the Southern Varanasi. (Ref. Skandha Purana, Guru charitra) Ø In this Temple all devotees can enter the sanctum sanctorum and have the touch darshan of Athmalinga and can perform Abhisheka with their own hands. Shivaratri Mahotsava is the Car festival when lakhs of people attend and pray for their well being. Nature :
This sacred Temple is situated on the Sea shore and by the side of western ghats. Here we can hear the roaring sound of the sea and can see the jumping tides of the sea. At the same time we can see the green scenario of the western ghat and can hear the melodious music of the winds.
Pooja and Celebrations:
Every day thrice, Pooja is performed with Pancha Vadya. Morning Udyanabali, Afternoon bali, Mahapooja, evening Bali, Utsava and Mahapooja . A number of celebrations are held throughout the year.
Ananga trayodashi
Shivadamanotsava
Shiva Pavitraropanam
Dadhi Shikyotsava
Vijayotsava
Shivaganga Vivaha Nishchayotsava
Sri Mahabaleshwara Pratistha Mahotsava
Tripura Deepotsava
Shiva Parvathi Vivahotsava
Mahashivaratri
Maharathotsava
Avabhrutha, Ankurarpanam
Social :
Free Amrutanna Prasad Bhojana is being served twice daily to all the devotees.
Afternoon 12 to 2.00 and Evening 7.30 to 8.30
Weddings are arranged free of cost for the weaker sections of the society.
Financial assistance is offered to the needy in their time of necessity.
DONATION :Devotees can avail of the opportunity to perform following poojas, Pooja will be performed in your name and Prasad will be sent to your address.
Abhisheka Pooja
Suvarna Nanyabhisheka Pooja (A special Pooja performed in Brahmi muhoortha. )
Shashwata Pooja
Annadaana
Somawara Utsava Pooja
On every Monday from Karteek to vaishakha Monday Utsava will be performed. You can participate by donating 5,000/- in any Somawara Utsava.
Donation for Silver door / Ornaments
A majestic Silver door is being erected at the main entrance of the temple. You may donate any amount more than 1,000/- for this cause. The administration welcomes your participation and whishes you the blessings of the Lord for total well beings.
Once u visit here..
Saturday 27 July 2013
Thursday 27 June 2013
EARTH MOTHER'S CRAWLING DESTINY
Hoi namaskara!! Nimmana nam Badhi ond round karkond hopa anthidhe barthira??? So....
Hello karavalians ,
Lets have an exciting journey to the sreenaries most likely sport
Hmmm i'm damn hungry so... Lets have some food!!. So called pure vegetarians but who wished to eat non-veg must visit this place fo sure.'Veg se pure non-veg thak, palak se kundapur chicken thak fan banjavoge' fan!!! If u wanna be cooler or AC then no restriction :P of course Sea food keeps mouth "watery watery" yummy fishes of several kinds crspy prawn, delicious musscle.... Ufff!!!! If u go annn explaining then i will be dehydrated :P
Thank God! my stomach is full..Let me put some question before you guys "KARAVALI" remands you of what stuff? Fishes?? Talent hunt?? Peaceful nature?? or beautiful girls?? :P
Actuallt it remined ume ot earths mothers crawling destiny "Beach"
Yippeee! i have a huge collection of memories in this heaven. The melodious tune of wave . The perfect view of nature. The heart throbbing sunset. Surely I will be a poet defining the its hearfelt beauty...
Our next destination would be lords resting place, Yeah your right its "temple/churches or mmosque" . Uplifting the concept of "unity in diversity" empowering the peace of minds free and feel the spirit of soul(espetially during exam :P)
Beauty of nature is beyond my prediction. So inspite of just glancing on this article , do visit the place and get the live experiance . I will gaurenty u (Not china kind off) that u will go home with loads of memories. Package of fun & a provking sence to visit the place again and again. SO y so late ?? climb the express bus and get down in Karavali.
HAPPY JOURNEY
Hello karavalians ,
Lets have an exciting journey to the sreenaries most likely sport
Hmmm i'm damn hungry so... Lets have some food!!. So called pure vegetarians but who wished to eat non-veg must visit this place fo sure.'Veg se pure non-veg thak, palak se kundapur chicken thak fan banjavoge' fan!!! If u wanna be cooler or AC then no restriction :P of course Sea food keeps mouth "watery watery" yummy fishes of several kinds crspy prawn, delicious musscle.... Ufff!!!! If u go annn explaining then i will be dehydrated :P
Thank God! my stomach is full..Let me put some question before you guys "KARAVALI" remands you of what stuff? Fishes?? Talent hunt?? Peaceful nature?? or beautiful girls?? :P
Actuallt it remined ume ot earths mothers crawling destiny "Beach"
Yippeee! i have a huge collection of memories in this heaven. The melodious tune of wave . The perfect view of nature. The heart throbbing sunset. Surely I will be a poet defining the its hearfelt beauty...
Our next destination would be lords resting place, Yeah your right its "temple/churches or mmosque" . Uplifting the concept of "unity in diversity" empowering the peace of minds free and feel the spirit of soul(espetially during exam :P)
Beauty of nature is beyond my prediction. So inspite of just glancing on this article , do visit the place and get the live experiance . I will gaurenty u (Not china kind off) that u will go home with loads of memories. Package of fun & a provking sence to visit the place again and again. SO y so late ?? climb the express bus and get down in Karavali.
HAPPY JOURNEY
Saturday 15 June 2013
NoW a days kannada is going to spread all over world not only in india. Kannada is going to spread in all over the state.Mumbai: Ghatkopar R. J. College has invited applications from students desirous of pursuing B.A. and M.A. courses in Kannada. Poor and deserving students will be awarded scholarships by the government of Karnataka. Further details can be had from Dr. K. Raghunath, Head of the department of Kannada, R. J. College, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai.
Dr Padmini Pai
Dr. Padmini Pai was born in Mangalore on the 16th of August 1967 to
Mrs. Shanthi Pai, who is from the famous Bastikar family of Mangalore
and Mr Gopalakrishna Pai whose original roots are from Gurpura but had
migrated to Madras as her grandfather Major G.V. Pai worked for the
Madras Port-trust during the British times. She was brought up in
Chennai and came back to Mangalore after her marriage to Dr Nagesh Pai
who hails from Brahmavar.
Dr Pai and Family
Under her able leadership the college soon grew up to be one among
the most sorts after institutions in Mangalore. Emphasis was laid on
practical work as much as to class room teaching conducting street
plays, awareness programmes, campaigns against the spread of Malaria and
Aids were some of the important activities sphere headed by Dr Pai.
The college was also recognized by the then D.C. of Mangalore Mr A.K.
Monappa for the commendable work put in by the staff and students in the
Aids awareness campaigns in and around Mangalore. The institution was
soon approached by the corporate sector and Dr Padmini Pai had conducted
several family climate surveys for industries to see the need of family
members of the employees for Hindustan Lever Limited (H.L.L.) etc.
Dr. Padmini Pai is also a well-known Trainer and has trained over 2,000 students and 500 teachers in the WHO Life Skills Development Programme. Samanvaya a popular NGO in Mangalore needs special mentions during such workshops.
Several schools who have taken her services are: Little Rock Indian School of Brahmavar, St. Marys School of Udupi, St. Cecilys School of Udupi, Chinmaya Vidyalaya of Kasargod, Besent English Medium School of Mangalore, St. Theresas of Mangalore, Joyland School of Bolar-Mangalore to name a few. She is also invited to conduct workshops and present papers at Seminars at the college level. Talks on Personality Development and Team Building to Colleges such as Canara, Gokarnanatheshwara, St. Agnes, Cross land, Manipal Institute of Communication (MAHE) to name but a few.
Apart from her academic achievements, she is also a well sort after trainer. Topics for her corporate training include counseling skills for Managers, Team building, Importance of effective communication, Performance Appraisal, Graphic Mind Mapping, Enneagram, Neuro Linguistic Programming etc.
She was the Vice Chair Person (2001) and currently an Execution Committee member of the NIPM (National Institute of Personal Management) Mangalore Chapter. Companies who have availed her services are MRPL, MCF, BASF, HLL, Robosoft (Udupi), Ooto Bilz (Bangalore) and several Banks such as Corporation Bank, Karnataka Bank, State Bank and NABARD.
She is also an active member of Dharma Samanvaya a movement for Inter-religious Harmony in Mangalore and has given several presentations on:
Dr Padmini was selected by the Rotary Club as a member of the Group
Study Exchange Team (GSE) to represent Rotary District 3180 to visit
Pennsylvania (USA) in the year 2001
Her most recent memorable event is when she represented India along
with Professor Mathew C. Ninan (Principal, Little Rock Indian School)
when their paper was selected to be present at the Round Table
presentation at Florida, USA, at the ICSEI (International Conference on
School Effectiveness and Improvement). Dr Michael Chirichello, Chair,
Department of Educational Leadership William Paterson University Wayne,
New Jersey. Her most memorable event was when she traveled with her
close friend Dr Lim Feei Feei from Malaysia to meet the famous painter
M.F. Hussain in Calcutta.
Dr. Padmini Pai is married to Dr Nagesh Pai, Professor and Head of
the Department of Psychiatry in the Justice K.S. Hegde Hospital
(KSHEMA). He is currently on an assignment to Australia. They are
blessed with two lovely children Meghana and Nishchinth.
A turning point:
Dr Padmini Pai had survived a traumatic road traffic accident with
her whole family in 2002. The entire Mangalore community was supportive
to bring the smile back to her charming face!
Dr. Padmini's message to our readers:
"We are well known for our strong family ties and excellent social supports. We make a difference anywhere everywhere. Let us think locally and act globally. Our service mindedness is the tiny Mangalorean drop that makes the ocean! The concept of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam (the whole world is one family) is realized today more than centuries ago when it was pronounced! Let us as Mangaloreans put our pride into practice to make a difference."
Mangalorean.com wishes Dr. Padmini Pai all the very best in her future endeavors!
Completing her early education in Chennai and Bachelors
degree from the prestigious Stella Maris College Madras, Dr Padmini Pai
went on to do her Masters in Social Work from the same institution. She
was an active NSS volunteer and attributes her social service mindedness
to her volunteerism during her college days. She has also won several
prizes at national level seminars for quiz/debate etc. and brought
laurels to her college. She then moved on to do her M. Phil. in
Psychiatric Social work from the well known National Institute of Mental
Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Bangalore. She secured II rank
from the Bangalore University for the same.
Dr Padmini Pai worked as a school counselor with the
Apostolic Carmel group of schools. (St. Agnes, St. Anns, Lady Hill
School and Carmel School). She fondly remembers Sr. Agatha Mary the
then Provincial of St. Anns Convent who encouraged her in the initial
part of her career. She briefly worked as a lecturer at the School of
Social Work Roshni Nilaya teaching the undergraduate students of social
work. When the demand for Social Work increased and the Mangalore
University decided to open up more colleges for the same, Shree Devi
Institute of Social Work gave the opportunity of being the founder
Principal to Dr Padmini Pai. She fondly remembers Shree Devi College as
her Third Baby!
Dr Pai and Family
Dr. Padmini Pai is also a well-known Trainer and has trained over 2,000 students and 500 teachers in the WHO Life Skills Development Programme. Samanvaya a popular NGO in Mangalore needs special mentions during such workshops.
Several schools who have taken her services are: Little Rock Indian School of Brahmavar, St. Marys School of Udupi, St. Cecilys School of Udupi, Chinmaya Vidyalaya of Kasargod, Besent English Medium School of Mangalore, St. Theresas of Mangalore, Joyland School of Bolar-Mangalore to name a few. She is also invited to conduct workshops and present papers at Seminars at the college level. Talks on Personality Development and Team Building to Colleges such as Canara, Gokarnanatheshwara, St. Agnes, Cross land, Manipal Institute of Communication (MAHE) to name but a few.
Apart from her academic achievements, she is also a well sort after trainer. Topics for her corporate training include counseling skills for Managers, Team building, Importance of effective communication, Performance Appraisal, Graphic Mind Mapping, Enneagram, Neuro Linguistic Programming etc.
She was the Vice Chair Person (2001) and currently an Execution Committee member of the NIPM (National Institute of Personal Management) Mangalore Chapter. Companies who have availed her services are MRPL, MCF, BASF, HLL, Robosoft (Udupi), Ooto Bilz (Bangalore) and several Banks such as Corporation Bank, Karnataka Bank, State Bank and NABARD.
She is also an active member of Dharma Samanvaya a movement for Inter-religious Harmony in Mangalore and has given several presentations on:
- Importance of symbols and rituals in Hinduism
- What I appreciate in another religion
- True religion is service to Humanity
- Mother Theresa her life and Social Work mission.
A turning point:
Dr. Padmini's message to our readers:
"We are well known for our strong family ties and excellent social supports. We make a difference anywhere everywhere. Let us think locally and act globally. Our service mindedness is the tiny Mangalorean drop that makes the ocean! The concept of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam (the whole world is one family) is realized today more than centuries ago when it was pronounced! Let us as Mangaloreans put our pride into practice to make a difference."
Mangalorean.com wishes Dr. Padmini Pai all the very best in her future endeavors!
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