Sweden Diary -01 (I hate...)

Somethings which I don't like here

1. Stinky smell of cigarettes especially in public places lik bus/tram/train stations n airports too
2. People are over scared and over protective .Like 

•  My owner wants me to lock main entrance eveyrime 
• Seat belts for everyone
• Car seats n booster seats even for a 5yr old 
• To accompany the kid (5+yr) also in the play areas in front of the house

1. Kids are not allowed to play inside home ,it creates noise by footsteps 
2. very very less public play areas and even in parks ,very less outdoor play equipments
3. Kids here are asked to play in sand and mud all the tym even in school
4. Not allowed even to scold the kid

The houses are sickeningly built only for SHOW OFF and NOT to LIVE

• Very very tiny bathrooms (1*2)usually. 
• Just tissue to wipe off ur ass
• Delicate kitchens and utensils and jars  all made of  glass mainly
• No information in any item written in english
• Different price at different shops for the same product
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Sweden Diary 02 [No Desi Products available :-( ]

When we shifted to our house in this City of Gothenburg , we wanted some LEDs and Bulbs . We bought in a big swedish shop ,only to dibd out later that they are all "Made in China" warssr . Then after lot's of search , we had bought some plastic cups for kids ,later to discover that they were also "Made in China " . Bought winter clothes for kids ,to discover few of them were again Made in China/Bangladesh . Wanted to buy Fancy Lanterns and Tea lamps, but in the stores we visited , most of them were Made in China/Czech/Iran/Pakistan ..     Infact  , after cautiously checking Manufacturer ,I see that almost all stores have " Made in PRC/ MC " products  mainly .
So despite wanting to use local/ indian products ,inevitably I'm forced to use other products .
By the way ,the ONLY product I saw and bought with " Made in India" tag is A Shoe Horn

Chiranjivis - Info

"Ramaskandam Hanumantam Vainateyam Vrukodaram Krupam Parashuraamashcha sapthaithe chiranjeevinam "
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World Environment Day 2014

       When we own a House and live there , we take all possible measures to keep it clean and livable .Similarly Environment is the space where everyone and every thing co-exist and are inter-dependable .Every small Action we do creates a long-term effect .So choosing to live Nature-friendly should be the Natural and primary option for us.

   I have Inculcated some good habits towards my contribution to conserve Energy and make sure my childrens too learn, understand the importance and contribute towards the same .Here it goes :

1 .Switching Off the Devices when not in use -especially Laptops,TVs ,Owens,Light and Fan ,Electric Geasers will definitely save Electrical Energy , but in addition to it always i consider using less of the Refrigerator ,TV and Geaser .Its much more healthy to buy fresh and cook fresh ; Bathe in Warm water and to watch less TV .

Usually many people keep their Laptops and other devices plugged IN even after its 100% charged and rarely shutdown their Laptops /PCs . Make it a mandatory to Turn-Off Charging and shutdown PCs when not required .Switching Off TVs and all possible electric appliances at night and using Florescent power saving lamps should be mandatory .

2. Lesser Use of Mobile devices contribute a larger part in saving the environment and making surrounding Nature as bird-friendly . Also it will save electrical energy .

3. Installing and using Solar heaters in Apartments and Larger independent houses should be mandatory .Use of Solar operated devices especially Cars,Street Lights ,Fans ,Stoves should be encouraged by Government and embraced by people.

4. Converting Raw kitchen waste and other recyclable waste into HeatEnergy for heating/Cooking, using Gobar Gas as fuel should be more encouraged in Urban areas and Metro cities .

5.People should use less of paper cups and plastic bottles even when are outside and should instead carry steel utensils that can be easily washed and re-used.

6.The major cause of Pollution and global warming is the use of Plastics . I always carry Cloth/eco friendly bags while going to groceries or for any purchase. Re-use if any Plastic covers taken .Say NO to paper Bank Statements and any paper transactions should be discouraged .there are banks which already support Green transactions and are Eco-friendly.Government should encourage such banks and make it mandatory for all banks to operate Green.

7.Public transport should completely run Fuel Free and should use Solar/ rechargeable electric energy .Bangalore has already started the Trial run of one such Green bus .All metros and highly populated areas should mandatory use Public Green transports instead of private vehicles .

If Childrens are educated about conserving Energy ,using greener alternatives and being Eco-Friendly right from young Age, we will definitely have a better place to live-IN in future . Not only Schools play a vital role in this but also we as Parents should be role models to them and should make conserving energy a part of life .

LIVE SIMPLER , LIVE HEALTHIER and LIVE HAPPIER !!!

Mudra Dharane yake ?

Tapta Mudra Dharana is mentioned in Vishnu Ragasya and in Vedas as well. It is also discussed in detail in Ayurveda Shastras. All these shows that it has been in practice for a long long time. It is a fundamental requirement for a Vaishnava.
The wearing of Tapta-mudra- dharana has been explained in various spiritual scriptures like Rigveda, Padma Purana, Mahabharatha etc. The Lord reclines on ‘Sesha’. However we should not go into sleep mode forgetting Him. Thus we mark our body with His symbol – Shankha and Chakra. It is a vaideeka ritual. Vaishnava ritual. Cleansing process. It is said that during Mahabharata war ‘Tapta Mudra Dharana’ was done for the soldiers.
It is a reminder of ‘Bhakthi to Lord Vishnu’.
The mantras which are chanted while doing ‘Mudhradharana’ bless us – let the glow of ‘Sudharashana’ remove all our ignorance and the sound of ‘Paanchanjanya shankha’ destroy all our accumulated sins and lead us in the path of ‘Vishnu marga’.

The significance of this act is – The ‘jnanagni’ (light of knowledge) obtained from ‘ Shaastras’ should sever the darkness of ignorance and the ‘omkaara naada (sound) from the shankha should enlighten us bestowing ‘jnana bhakthi and vairaghya’. One should get the ‘Mudra dharana’ done with this attitute. It will give the key to open the doors of ‘Moksha’. On the contrary if a person fails to wear it then all of his meritorious deeds will go to waste. This demonstrates the great importance that is given to taptamudra.
Thus by getting ‘ Mudhradharana’ done let us obtain the grace of ‘Sesha saaye Mahavishnu’ and prepare ourselves to be soaked in the bliss of Moksha.

Ashwatha marakke yaake pradakshine ?

During the Vedic period, the wood obtained by cutting Peepal tree was used to produce fire. In the ancient Puranas, an incident has been described in which the demons defeated the deities and Lord Vishnu hid in the Peepal tree. Since, the Lord resided in the tree for some time; the tree holds great importance for people. Thus, people began worshipping the tree, considering it to be a means of offering prayers to Lord Vishnu. There are a few legends, which suggest that Lord Vishnu was born under the peepal tree. There are a couple of stories, which say that the tree is home to the trinity of Gods, the root being Brahma, the trunk is Vishnu and leaves represent Lord Shiva. Another popular belief is that Lord Krishna died under the Peepal tree.

Upanishads have also made a mention about the Peepal tree. To clearly define the difference between the body and soul, the fruit of peepal is used as a classic example. According to the Skanda purana, a person who does not have a son should consider the peepal tree as his own child. It says that the family will prosper and have a good name, till the peepal tree survives. Cutting a peepal tree is regarded as a big sin, which is almost equivalent to murdering a Brahmin. Skanda Puranas say that a person who cuts the tree surely goes to hell.

It is preferred to touch the peepal tree only on Saturdays. It is said that once upon a time, there were two demons, namely Ashvattha and Peepala, who used to torture and harass people. Ashvattha took the form of peepal and the Peepala disguised as Brahmin. The Brahmin used to recommend people to touch the peepal tree and as soon as they did so, they were killed by the demon Ashvattha. Both the demons were killed by Shani devta. It is due to the strong influence of Shani Maharaj that it is considered safe to touch the peepal tree on Saturdays. People are of the belief that even Goddess Lakshmi dwells in the tree on Saturdays. Women who are not blessed with a son tie a red thread around the trunk or on its branches asking the deities to bless her and fulfill her desire.

Panchagavya:Significance

The five basic products which we get from Cows are called Panchagavya. They are the Milk, the Curd, the Ghee, the Dung and the Urine of the Cow(Gomutra). These elements have the power to cure many diseases. It actually balances the three dosas or faults or ailments in the body i.e., bile, air, and mucus (pitta, vata, kapha). The medicines are the combination of these five basic elements and other medicinal herbs.
Vedas (scriptures) are the source of Indian culture. Vedas are eternal. Ayurveda is the branch of Vedas, which deals with holistic aspects of health. Health means physical, mental and spiritual well being too. In Ayurveda the importance of cow and its products are described in great detail.
Gavyam pavitram cha rasayanam cha
pathyam cha hrdyam bala-buddhidam syat
Ayur pradam rakta vikarahari
tridosha-hrdaroga-vishapaham syat
It means this panchagavya is supremely pure, elixir, pleasing to heart and giver of strength and intelligence. It is giver of life, remover of all blood diseases and also removes heart diseases and works against poisons.
Without panchagavya a person is not allowed to perform yajna. The glories are that just by drinking it all sins are destroyed.
Please note the Mantra below for taking the sacred Panchagavya:.
yathtvakh asthigataM pApaM dehe tiShThati (mAmake) dehinaH |
prAshanat panchagavyasya dahatyagnirivendhanam ||
Meaning: From skin to bones, whatever sins (diseases) are in my body, are destroyed by panchagavya at once just as fire destroys fuel.