NANDHARI - Peace. To Enlightenment

*The last three wishes of Alexander the Great* Just before he died, Alexander convened his generals and told them his last three wishes: 1 - That his coffin SHOULD BE carried on the shoulders and transported by the best doctors of the time. 2 - That the treasures he had conquered (silver, gold, precious stones), should be scattered on the path to the grave site, and ... 3 - That his hands should be dangling in the air, outside of the coffin, and in view of all. One of his generals, astonished by these quite unusual desires, asked Alexander about his reasons. Alexander explained to him:* 1 - I want the most eminent doctors from the land to load my coffin to show that they did not have the power to heal in the face of death. 2 - I want the ground to be covered by my treasures for all to see that material goods conquered here, cannot be taken, so, also remain here. 3 - I want my hands to be swaying in the wind, so that people can see tha

1. Get up 15 minutes earlier 2. Prepare for the morning the night before 3. Avoid tight fitting clothes 4. Avoid relying on chemical aids 5. Set appointments ahead 6. Don’t rely on your memory … write it down 7. Practice preventive maintenance 8. Make duplicate keys 9. Say “no” more often 10.Set priorities in your life 11. Avoid negative people 12. Use time wisely 13. Simplify meal times 14. Always make copies of important papers 15. Anticipate your needs 16.. Repair anything that doesn’t work properly 17. Ask for help with the jobs you dislike 18. Break large tasks into bite size portions 19. Look at problems as challenges 20. Look at challenges differently 21. Unclutter your life 22. Smile 23. Be prepared for rain 24. Tickle a baby 25. Pet a friendly dog/cat 26. Don’t know all the answers 27. Look for a silver lining 28. Say something nice to someone 29. Teach a kid to fly a kite 30. Walk in the rain 31. Schedule play time into every day 32. Take a bubble bath 33. Be aware of the de

 01. Skip the aerated drinks as well as the caffeine. Opt for herbal tea instead. 02. Have a glass of lukewarm water every day. 03. Include banana, watermelon and cucumber in your daily diet. Watermelon juice is great for curing acidity. 04. Coconut water is known to soothe the system if you suffer from acidity. 05. Drink a glass of milk – everyday. 06. Have your last meal at least two to three hours before you hit the sack. 07. Keeping long intervals between meals is another cause for acidity. Have small but regular meals. 08. Try to avoid pickles, spicy chutneys, vinegar, etc. 09. Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals. 10. Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective remedy. 11. Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity. 12. Excessive smoking and drinking will increase acidity, so cut down. 13. Try chewing gum. The saliva generated helps move food through the esophagus,

1. Have passion for your business - Work should be fun. 2. Set an example of trustworthiness  3. Be flexible, except with core values It's a given that your plans and strategies will change as time goes on.  4. Don't let fear of failure hold you back Failure is an opportunity to learn. 5. Make timely decisions 6. The major company asset is you Take care of yourself. 7. Keep your ego under control Don't take profits and spend them on expensive toys to impress others. 8. Believe You need to believe in yourself, 9. Encourage and accept criticism graciously. Admit your mistakes. You need to constantly work on convincing your employees that it's OK 10. Maintain a strong work ethic Your employees will follow your lead.  11. Rebound quickly from setbacks There surely will be plenty of ups and downs as you build the business. Learn from the setbacks and move on. You can't change the past. 12. Periodically get out of your comfort zone to pursue something i

1) "Learn from the mistakes of others... you can't live long enough to make them all yourselves!!" 2)"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and Honest people are screwed first." 3)"Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous." 4)"There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth." 5)" Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead." 6)"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it." 7)"The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman." 8)"Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happi

·          People who ride on roller coasters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain. ·          People with blue eyes see better in dark. ·          Money isn ’ t made out of paper, it is made out of cotton. ·          A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it go mad instantly and sting itself to death. ·          Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you away   from crying.    ·          A huge underground river runs underneath the Nile , with six times more water than the river above. ·          The USA uses 29% of the world's petrol and 33% of the world's electricity. ·          Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear By 700 times. ·          The animal responsible for the most human deaths world-wide is the mosquito. ·          Right handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people. ·          We exercise at least 30 muscles when we smile. ·          Our nose

Mantra for a Child This mantra may be recited for getting a son, or for childless couples, who want a child. Mantra: Devaki-sut Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate Dehi me tanayam Krishna Tvaamaham sharanam gataha Meaning: O Son of Devaki and Vasudeva, the Lord of the Universe O Krishna! give me a son; I take refuge in you Mantra for Marriage This is a mantra for girls who want to get married. They should say this mantra every day Mantra: Kaatyaayani Mahaamaayey Mahaa YoginyaDheeshwaree NandaGopasuta Devi Pati Mey Kuru Tey Namaha Meaning: O Katyaayani! MahaaMayey (Names of Ma the Mother Goddess) Supreme Lord of all great Yoginis, Make Shree Krishna, my husband Prostrations unto Thee. Mantra to be chanted before you begin your studies: Mantra: Saraswati namastubhyam Varde Kaamarupini Vidyarambham karishyami Siddhir bhavatu me sadaa Meaning: My humble prostrations unto Thee, O Goddess Saraswati, You are the fulfiller of all my wishes, I start my studies, with the request that I

Ever wonder what it feels like to live like the superrich? Decked-out megayachts, private jets and lavish jewels are all perks of being a billionaire. But behind the glitz and glamour is a road to success paved with hard work, determination and unyielding passion. 1. Figure out what you’re so passionate about that you’d be happy doing it for 10 years, even if you never made any money from it. That’s what you should be doing. 2. Always be true to yourself. 3. Figure out what your values are and live by them, in business and in life. 4. Rather than focus on work-life separation, focus on work-life integration. 5. Don’t network. Focus on building real relationships and friendships where the relationship itself is its own reward, instead of trying to get something out of the relationship to benefit your business or yourself. 6. Remember to maximize for happiness, not money or status. 7. Think about what your definition of success really is. Is it externally driven or internally dri

Q: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? A: 1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil 2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime 3. Quit smoking 4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar Q: Is eating non-veggie food (fish) good for the heart? A: No Q: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective? A: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups. Q: Are heart diseases hereditary? A: Yes Q: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress? A: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life. Q: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart? A: Walking is better than jogging since jog

Someone has written these beautiful words. It's a must read. Try to understand the deep meaning of it. They are like the ten commandments to follow in life all of the time! 1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout the journey. 2] So why is a Car's WINDSHIELD so large & the Rear View Mirror so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on. 3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes a few minutes to burn, but it takes years to write. 4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either. 5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold! 6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles f