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PEACE AND SPIRITUALITY IN DAY TO DAY LIFE  

March 17, 2012

PEACE AND SPIRITUALITY IN DAY TO DAY LIFE 

You may not be a particularly religious person, but then again you don`t need to be religious to be spiritual. People have to work for their living and therefore very few can have the leisure to meditate on a mountain top or be spiritual in a public sense. But, to stay balanced and focused in our lives, each one of us subconsciously tends to look inwards and is by nature, a spiritual person. 

If life becomes too pressing and the world is too much upon us, a walk in the woods and communion with nature can help. Simply by being with yourself and taking a walk in the unspoilt surroundings and commune if not with God, but with yourself can do wonders. I believe being close to nature is a spiritual experience. 
When you really love the work you do, it doesn`t just become a physical experience but also a mental experience, and an emotional one and the enjoyment and satisfaction you get from it makes it even spiritual. Enjoying what you do, keeps you calm and in touch with your inner self. Was falling in love a spiritual experience? While it leaves you feeling hot and bothered, it also connects you with the higher self. 
In simple terms, aim for being at peace with oneself and with the world in general. It ïs hard not to be grumpy or frustrated at times, especially when you hear the growing traffic below your window or the trucks banging into the boundary wall and your neighbors garbage incinerator sending bursts of smoke into your room or your office life is too monotonous and frustrating. Just think that there are places in this world worse than these. Be grateful for what you have and find peace in it. When you find peace in what you have, the world around you will reward you with better and more miraculous possibilities to get peace. Then, life can only get better every moment.

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The Union Budget Code  

March 14, 2012

The Union Budget is an estimate of revenues and expenditures of the Government during any financial year

Every February, the Budget is presented for the ensuing financial year replete with relevant statistics for the preceding years, the actual figures for the current year and planned estimates for the following year. The Budget is usually preceded by the tabling of the Railway Budget and the Economic Survey every year

The Budget is prepared on a timetable drawn by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Indian Parliament. Each Ministry involved receives a fixed schedule for discussion, inclusion and review of their spending and revenue estimates that is then finally included into one consolidated Budget document finally presented before the Indian Parliament

The Finance Ministry in general and the Budget Division in specific hold the overall responsibility of preparing the Budget with relevant inputs from every Ministry. The Budget is prepared on the basis of proposals and a recommendation received from various divisions and the availability of the necessary funds and is subject to final approvals from the Office of the Prime Minister

In case that the complete Budget is not presented to the Parliament, the Constitution empowers the LokSabha to grant a Vote-on-Account (Article 116) so that the government can continue functioning with the requisite expenses for at least two months into the next financial year with time to get Budget proposals tabled and approved. An Interim Budget only talks about the expenses that the government is likely to make during the next few months unlike the Budget which also outlines how it proposes to meet these expenses. The Interim Budget is however, followed by the full annual Budget within six months

So far Independent India has seen 63 Budgets with around 11 Interim Budgets being tabled by the respective Indian governments. Moving away from tradition, this year the Union Budget is expected to be presented on March 16, 2012 given that the budget session of Parliament has been delayed by theongoing Assembly elections in five States

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India Budget History  

The Union Budget of India is referred to as the annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India and is the annual budget of the Republic of India

It is to be presented each year on the last working day of February by the Finance Minister of India in Parliament and has to be passed by the House before it can come into effect on April 1, the start of India's financial year

Morarji Desai holds the record of being the only finance minister to present the Union budget on his birthday - February 29 in 1964 and 1968. He is also the only person to have presented annual and interim budgets whilst being both the Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India

Rajiv Gandhi presented the budget for 1987-89 and in the process became the third only Prime Minister to present a budget after his mother and grandfather

K.C. Neogy and H.N. Bahuguna, both erstwhile Finance Ministers, held office for such short durations in between two budget days that they had no occasion to present a budget

Jawarharlal Nehru took charge of the Finance portfolio and presented the budget for 1958-59, given the last minute resignation of the then Finance Minster

The shortest ever interim budget speech was just 800 words and delivered by H. M. Patel in 1977

Until the year 2000, the Union Budget was announced at 5 pm on the last working day of the month of February, following a colonial practice of being simultaneously presented around noon in London and in India in the evening. Also since all budgets seemed to simply raise taxes, a presentation in the evening gave producers and tax collecting agencies enough time to work out change in prices

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The first Union budget of independent India  

The first Union budget of independent India was presented by R. K. Shanmukham Chetty, a Tamilian, on November 26, 1947. This was more of a review of the then Indian economy as the Budget day for 1948-49 was just 95 days away

In 1948-49, Chetty began his Budget speech referring to his earlier presentation as an interim budget. From then onwards, an interim budget began to mean a budget for a short period

The record for the most Budgets presented by any Finance Minister is held by Morarji Desai who presented the Budget ten times - eight annual Budgets and two Interim Budgets. Current Union Minister of Home Affairs, P Chidambaram, comes a close second having presented the Union Budget seven times till date

Indira Gandhi is the only woman to hold the post of the finance minister

Pranab Mukherjee is the first Rajya Sabha member to hold the Finance portfolio and has previously presented the annual budgets for 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1984-85

C.D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India to present a Budget in parliament

The first Vote-on-Account or Interim Budget was presented in 1952-53 and so far 11 such Budgets have been presented with the last one in 2009. Six times, it has been presented by a new government in power while the rest have been presented by the outgoing governments before pre or forced elections

Shri Yashwant Sinha presented the interim budget for 1991-92, followed by Manmohan Singh who presented the final budget for 1991-92 in July 1991. This was the first occasion when the interim and final budgets were presented by two ministers of two different political parties

Budget papers first began to be prepared in Hindi from 1955-56

In 2001, the Union Budget was announced at 11 am, moving away from its 50-year traditional history of always being announced at 5 pm Indian Standard Time

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Important marriage ceremonies in Tamil (South)  

March 11, 2012

Some of the rituals were in vogue considering the young age of the bride and groom in the early days. But these have been followed even now also. Examples are Nalangu, bride and groom being carried after the Kaasi yathirai, Oonjal and the bride sitting on the father's lap.

Vrutham

The wedding rites/rituals/celebrations start off with prayers offered to ancestors to seek their and God's blessings for the upcoming wedding. This usually takes place in the early morning hours of the first wedding day. The bride's side does the rites for the bride's side of the family while the groom side does conducts its own prayers side-by-side.

Janavasam/"maapillai azhaippu" - the procession
This is the archetypical picture of Indian celebration packed with a kaleidoscope of color, glitz, music and dancing!

The groom would be seated on a horse-drawn chariot (or in some cases, beautifully adorned cars) as he makes a procession through the roads with his entourage. The accompanying entourage dances to the rhythm rendered by the accompanying band announcing to all the upcoming matrimony .


In recent times the bride gets a piece of action as she joins the groom halfway through the procession and gets to sit alongside the groom on the chariot. They then make their way to the temple where the groom - "maapillai" - is given a new set of traditional dhoti - "veshti" and shirt - to wear for the following nischayathartham ceremony. Off late some grooms go for Western styled suits also.


The reason for this ritual is from the practice of announcing in early days to all the village people on who is the bride and groom.


The procession then makes its way back to the mandapam (wedding hall) where the nischayathartham then ensues


Nischayathartham - The engagement ceremony


After all the joyous dancing and pompous procession, the guests settle down at the mandapam to witness and bless the rites and rituals involved in the "engagement ceremony" with the background of Sanskrit mantrams chanted by the Hindu priests.


During the Nichayathartham the following details of both bride and the groom are read out for the everyone Personal: Father's name, Grand father's name, the village to which their forefather's belonged, their gothra,aliasname etc.


Muhurtham: Date&Time(Georgian and Lunar),Lagnam, Star, Address of the marriage hall etc.


The bride and groom are officially engaged in God's name and the auspicious timing for the Muhurtham - the actual wedding rites - is set in everybody's presence. Everyone present in the Nichayathaartham is asked if anyone has any concern or objection and only after everyone is okay the "Thaamboolam" plates are exchanged.


"Thaamboolam" plates containing items required for the muhurtham are exchanged by both the groom's and bride's sides (generally the senior most male) during this function.


Muhurtham - The wedding proper


Muhurtham refers to the actual wedding ceremony itself. It typically occurs on the second day of a 2- or 3-day wedding ceremony and occurs generally early in the morning around 7–8 am depending on the priests' decree but may be even up to 11 AM.


The muhurtham includes the "Kasi yaatrai" , "maalai maatral", "oonjal ceremony" and the actual Muhurtham itself.


Kasi yaatrai


Refers to an age-old Brahmin ritual where the groom "decides" to take up 'sanyaasam' (i.e. asceticism, monkhood) for spiritual pursuit. He would ultimately be 'convinced' by the bride's father to return and take up "grahastham" or family life and that the bride will assist in his subsequent spiritual pursuit. For the Kaasi Yaathirai, the bride's father would have to buy(as in general practice)an Umbrella, Hand fan, Bhagwad Gita book, Sandals.


The maapillai (groom) will then agree and garlands will be exchanged by the bride and groom (maalai maatral). The process of maalai maatral may be complicated by the groom's side carrying the groom and the bride's side carrying the bride and each side making it difficult for the other side to correctly place the garland. Basically traditional family entertainment.


They would then head to a swing (oonjal) in the mandapam. Respected womenfolk of the household will then perform short rituals with classical singing to ward off "evil eyes" as the bride and groom are seated on the oonjal.


They then proceed to the podium in the mandapam where rites of the marriage - muhurtham - are performed. The climax is when the bride is seated on her dad's lap as her dad does (kannigadhaanam) and offers his daughter to be taken care of by the groom. As the priest then chants mantrams, the groom ties a "thaali" or "thirumaangalyam" as a necklace around the bride's neck as all the guests shower their blessings (symbolized by rice grains that are distributed to all guests to shower onto the bride and groom).


This symbolizes the actual wedding and the newly-weds take their marriage vows in seven steps (sapthapathi) as they walk three rounds hand-in-hand around the holy fire (agni).


Nalangu - wedding games


Nalangu is a tradition that dates back to times when marriages used to occur at a younger age (early teens). This component was incorporated to keep the mood light-hearted and fun for the newly wed young teens. It has stayed on as an integral component of South Indian weddings.


Traditional games include the newly-weds putting their hands into a small bowl to find a small object with the person finding the object first the winner. Other examples of games include breaking papadums over each other's heads and so on and so forth. It is an interesting component of the wedding gala.

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Funny Meaning on Common Dictionary Words  

March 10, 2012

CONFERENCE:
The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present
CONFERENCE ROOM:
A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on
COMPROMISE:
The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece
ATOM BOMB:
An invention to bring an end to all inventions
LECTURE:
An art of transmitting Information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of students without passing through the minds of either
POLITICIAN:
One who shakes your hand before elections and your Confidence Later
PESSIMIST:
A person who says that O is the last letter in ZERO, Instead of the first letter in OPPORTUNITY
OPTIMIST:
A person who while falling from EIFFEL TOWER says in midway SEE I AM NOT INJURED YET!
OPPORTUNIST:
A person who starts taking bath if he accidentally falls into a river
MISER:
A person who lives poor so that he can die RICH!
PHILOSOPHER:
A fool who torments himself during life, to be spoken of when dead
BOSS:
Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early
DIPLOMAT:
A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip
ETC:
A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do
ECSTASY:
A feeling when you feel you are going to feel a feeling you have never felt before
CRIMINAL:
A guy no different from the other, only difference is that he got caught
FATHER:
A banker provided by nature
EXPERIENCE:
The name men give to their Mistakes

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UPANISHADS  

February 26, 2012

The term Upanishad is derived from upa (near), ni (down) and s(h)ad (to sit). In ancient Indian teaching system groups of pupils sit near the teacher to learn from him the secret doctrine. Upanishad means brahma-knowledge by which ignorance is loosened or destroyed. In the Upanishads the spiritual meanings of the Vedic texts are brought out and emphasized in their own right. The Upanishads constitute what we call the Vedanta (Veda-anta), the end of the Vedas, not merely because they constitute the last part of them. Some 350 Upnanishads are known to exist but traditionally 108 Upanishads contained in the Muktikopanishad are considered most important.

Importance of upanishads:-
A physician can tell you about different organs of the body,their functions,...etc. Similarly, if someone wants to know about himself [inner self], upanishads discusses about different aspects like what is jeevatma?How does this merge into paramatma? what is Brahma?This knowledge is given clearly in upanishads. However an important issue and a matter of great secret is that the Truth cannot be described,It can only be experienced.
Simple example is as long as we say sugar is sweeter,sugar is sweeter, we know it only to some extent,but the moment you taste it,then only the absolute truth about sugar is experienced.
Like wise the ultimate Truth can only be experienced and Upanishads are the storehouse of knowledge,they act as a medium for the realization of Brahma.

"The perfection of serving others is to serve that person who is the root cause of all existence, because when we serve Him we automatically render the best loving service to all living beings. Just as when we water the root of a tree all the leaves and branches are nourished, when give our love to the Supreme Personality of Godhead our love is distributed to all living beings, and we feel unlimited happiness. -Servant of God"

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Prediction of Child  

The birth of a child takes place only with the blessings of the almighty and this is the area where the effects of noble deeds of one’s past clearly manifest themselves and Indian astrology assumes significance.

In Indian horoscope, the 5th house of a horoscope which is also called as noble deeds indicates progeny, 9th house which is 5th, from 5th on the basis of the principle of Bahavat bhavam and also 7th house are important for the birth of a child. All these three houses and their lords should be well placed in the birth chart as well as in ‘Navamsha’. Then they should not have any malefic aspect nor they should be in ‘Paap Kartari yoga’’.Similarly, 5th, 7th and 9th lords should neither be,debilitated, combust or otherwise ill placed nor they should have any malefic aspect. Jupiter the significator of child birth should also be strong in the birth chart and Saptamsha chart.

The lord of the fifth house containing a mool trikona sign becomes the prime determinant for male progeny. In case of the fifth house does not contain a mool trikona sign, then the lord of the second house becomes the prime determinant for child birth. If both the fifth and the second houses do not contain mool trikona sign, then Jupiter becomes prime determinant for male child. The lord of the ascendant of Saptamamsha containing a mool trikona sign and the sun become the secondary determinants for male child. The happiness from male child is seen from the tenth house.

The number of children the mother will have can be easily determined by the 'influence' on the mother's 5th house; Mercury's strong influence on the 5th house suggests two children, if Saturn two or less, if Jupiter three or more.

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Education and Astrology  

Making Right choices & taking right Decisions at the right times is very important for every student who wants to make his or her Career.
The planets in your horoscope, or birth chart, indicate the type of education and profession that could suit you best. It can also highlight and reveal the periods best suitable for your education.
According to astrology, the third house is the home of education. It represents your capacity for learning, and intellectual capabilities. Ruled by the Sun sign Gemini, and the planet Mercury, the third house provides the ground for what type of schooling and subjects, including college learning, could suit you best.
The third house mirrors your talent for common sense too — the most uncommon thing in our highly competitive world!When Mercury is in its own house or in a Kendra from the ascendant or remains in a trine the native gets flourished with high education, vehicles and property. If Mercury, Jupiter and Venus are in the ninth house the native is renowned scholar.


The ninth house, in like manner, is thought to be the home of higher learning. It covers areas such as the sciences, spirituality, philosophy, and so on. The ninth house is ruled by the Sun sign Sagittarius, and the planet Jupiter.


The ninth house represents what you can achieve, not just in terms of learning, but also through your intuitive and exploratory abilities.

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Career by Planets  

Astrology can indicate when career advances and setbacks are most likely. Using a combination of transits and planetary dashas, we can usually determine which times will yield favorable results and which times may prove more difficult. The dasha of a poorly placed, afflicted planet may prevent any advance despite the best efforts and hard work on the job. Conversely, the period of a well-placed planet may bring a very easy promotion or a new job that seems to just fall in one’s lap.


The critical issue then lies in determining which planets can yield good results and which will not. This is rarely straightforward and requires careful consideration of the natal and dashamsha (D-10) charts.


Sun authority, politicians, scientists, leaders, directors, government employees, doctors, jewelers


Moon nursing, the public, women, children, travelling, marine, cooks, restaurants, import/export.


Mars fire, energy, metals, initiative, weapons, construction, soldiers, police, surgeons, engineers.


Mercury intellect, writing, teaching, merchandise, clerks, accountants, editors, transport, astrologers.


Jupiter finance, law, treasury, scholars, priests, politicians, advertising, psychologist, humanitarian.


Venus pleasures, luxuries, beauty, art, music, entertainment industry, sex industry, hotels.


Saturn the aged, death, real estate, labour, agriculture, building trades, mining, monk.


Rahu researchers, engineers, physicians, medicine/drugs, speculators, aviation, electricity, waste.


Ketu idealism, enlightenment, religion, secret affairs, poisons, metaphysics.


Uranus scientists, inventors, computing, astrologers, lab technicians, electronics.


Neptune photographers, movies, marine, oil, pharmaceutical, psychics, poets.

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