Sunday 31 December 2023
கர்மாவை நிரூபிக்கும் ஒரு குட்டிக்கதை
ஒரு நாட்டில் ஒரு மன்னன் இருந்தான். அவன் பலருக்கும் தானமளிப்பதில் பெரும் விருப்பமுடைய நல்ல மன்னன். குறிப்பாக அந்தணர்களுக்குஅன்னதானம் செய்வதில் பெரும் விருப்பமுடையவன். தினந்தோறும் அதை மேற்கொள்பவன்!!
ஒரு நாள் அதே போல அவன் அன்னதானம் செய்து கொண்டிருந்தான்.அவன் செய்து கொண்டிருந்த இடத்துக்கு மேலே ஒரு கழுகு ஒரு பாம்பைக் கொன்று தன் அலகில் பிடித்தவாறு பறந்து கொண்டிருந்தது!! மன்னன் உணவளிக்கும் பாத்திரத்தைக் கடந்த நேரத்தில் கழுகின் அலகிலிருந்த செத்த பாம்பின் வாயிலிருந்து ஒரு துளி கடுமையான விஷம் அந்தப் பாத்திரத்தில் இருந்த உணவுக்குள் விழுந்தது!! சரியாக அந்த விஷம் இருந்த உணவைப் பெற்று உண்ட ஒரு அந்தணன் அதனால் இறந்து போனான்.
இறந்த அந்தணன் யமலோகத்தில் சித்திரகுப்தன் முன்பு கொண்டு செல்லப்பட்டான். சித்திரகுப்தனுக்கு அந்த அந்தணன் இறந்ததற்கான கர்மவினையை யார்மேல் சுமத்தி அதற்கான தண்டனையை வழங்குவது என்று புரியவில்லை! பாம்பின் மேல் குற்றமில்லை ஏனென்றால் அது இறந்து போயிருந்தது. கழுகின் மேல் குற்றமில்லை ஏனென்றால் அது தன் உணவை சுமந்து கொண்டு பறந்து கொண்டிருந்தது. சரி அடுத்தது மன்னன். மன்னன் தானம் கொடுக்கும் புண்ணிய மனம் படைத்தவன்! அவன் உணவில் விஷம் கலந்தது தெரியாமல்தானே அதை அந்தணனுக்கு வழங்கினான். அப்படியானால் அந்தப் பாவம் மன்னனை எப்படி சேரும்??
குழம்பிப் போன சித்திரகுப்தன் யமதர்மனிடம் சென்று தன் சந்தேகத்தை கேட்டான். யமதர்மனும் கொஞ்சம் யோசனையில் ஆழ்ந்தான். அதன் பின் “சித்திரகுப்தா இதைப் பற்றி நீ பெரிதாக எண்ணாதே ! இந்தக் கர்ம வினையின் தண்டனையை யாருக்கு வழங்கவேண்டுமென்று சிறிது காலத்தில் தானாகவே உனக்குத் தெரிய வரும்” என்றான்!! சரி என்று சித்திரகுப்தனும் திரும்பினான்.
அதே நாடு நான்கு அந்தணர்கள் அரண்மனையைத் தேடி வந்து கொண்டிருந்தனர். வழி தெரியாமல் தேடினர். அங்கு பானை விற்றுக்கொண்டிருந்த ஒரு பெண்ணிடம் அரண்மனைக்கு செல்லும் வழியைக் கேட்டனர். அந்தப் பெண்ணும் சரியான வழியை விரலைநீட்டிக் காட்டினாள். அத்துடன் விட்டிருந்தால் பரவாயில்லை ! அவள் அந்த அந்தணர்களிடம் ” கொஞ்சம் ஜாக்கிரதையாக இருங்கள். இந்த மன்னன் அந்தணர்களை சாகடிப்பது போலத் தெரிகிறது” என்றும் சொன்னாள் !!
அந்தக் காட்சியைக் கண்ட சித்திரகுப்தன் தன் சந்தேகத்துக்கு விடை கிடைத்து விட்டதென்று மகிழ்ந்து அந்த பானை விற்கும் பெண் மேல் அந்தக் கர்ம வினையை ஏற்றி விட்டான்.
நீதி : புறம்பேசுதலும் பாவச்செயலே… உனக்கு சம்பந்தம் இல்லாத ஒருவரைப் பற்றி, உனக்கு துன்பம் இழைக்காதவரைப் பற்றி, சரியான உண்மையை அறியாமல் இன்னொருவரிடம் புரளி பேசாதே!!
EQUANIMITY MEDITATION ( UPEKKHA )
Understanding Upekkha Meditation
Upekkha, synonymous with equanimity, is not merely about staying calm in the face of adversity but fostering a profound sense of balance and impartiality. The practice involves training the mind to observe experiences without clinging to the pleasant or resisting the unpleasant, paving the way for a serene and steady state of being.
Procedures of Upekkha Meditation:
- Set the Stage: Begin by creating a conducive environment. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. Sit in a relaxed but alert posture, ensuring your back is straight and your hands rest comfortably on your lap.
- Mindful Breathing: Initiate the meditation by focusing on your breath. Breathe naturally and bring your attention to the sensations of inhalation and exhalation. The breath serves as an anchor, grounding you in the present moment.
- Loving-Kindness Seed: Upekkha meditation often incorporates elements of loving-kindness (Metta) meditation. Start by directing feelings of love and goodwill towards yourself. Envision a seed of compassion growing within you, gradually expanding to encompass others.
- Expansion of Awareness: Broaden your awareness to include different aspects of your life—relationships, work, and personal experiences. Observe these aspects with a balanced and impartial mind, acknowledging both the positive and negative without attachment.
- Contemplation on Equanimity: Delve into contemplative practices that focus on the nature of equanimity. Recognize the impermanence of all things and the inevitability of change. This awareness helps loosen the grip of attachment and aversion.
- Cultivating Equanimity Towards Emotions: As you progress, turn your attention inward to observe your emotions. Approach both joy and sorrow with equanimity, recognizing that they, too, are transient experiences. Allow emotions to arise and pass without being swept away by their intensity.
- Expanding Compassion: Extend your practice of equanimity by cultivating compassion for others. Envision individuals in your life—loved ones, acquaintances, and even those with whom you may have conflicts. Wish them well and release any judgments or biases.
- Closing with Gratitude: Conclude the meditation by expressing gratitude for the practice and the insights gained. Recognize the potential for continued growth and a deepening sense of equanimity in your daily life.
Benefits of Upekkha Meditation:
- Enhanced Emotional Resilience: Develop the ability to navigate life's challenges with a calm and balanced mind.
- Improved Interpersonal Relationships: Foster understanding and compassion in your interactions with others.
- Stress Reduction: Mitigate the impact of stressors by approaching situations with equanimity.
- Deepened Mindfulness: Cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, fostering a profound connection with yourself and the world around you.
Upekkha meditation is a transformative journey towards inner tranquility. By integrating these procedures into your daily life, you can embark on a path of self-discovery and cultivate the profound peace that arises from embracing each moment with equanimity.
SUPERNOVA
James Webb discovers second supernova in galaxy MRG-M0138
In November 2023, the James Webb Space Telescope observed the giant galaxy cluster MACS J0138.0-2155. Gravitational lensing causes a distant galaxy called MRG-M0138 to appear distorted. In addition to the distortion and expansion of distant galaxies, the gravitational lensing effect caused by MACS J0138 produces his five different images of MRG-M0138. In 2019, astronomers announced a surprising discovery. MRG-M0138 experienced an internal stellar explosion, or supernova, as seen in his 2016 image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Another team of astronomers examined Web 2023 images and found that a second supernova erupted in the same galaxy seven years later. Justin Pirrell (NASA scientist) and Andrew Newman (staff astronomer at Carnegie Scientific Observatory) tell us more about this discovery. “When a supernova explodes behind a gravitational lens, its light follows many different paths to reach Earth. You can compare it to a train.”
Each train follows a different route, with different travel times and terrain, so the trains do not arrive at their destination at the same time. ” By measuring differences in the timing of supernova images, we can measure the history of the universe’s expansion rate, known as the Hubble constant, a major problem in cosmology today. “The problem is that these repeatedly photographed supernovae are extremely rare, with fewer than a dozen ever discovered.
Among this small club, MRG-M0138’s 2016 supernova called Requiem stood out for several reasons. First, it was 10 billion light years away. Second, the supernova was probably the same type (Ia) used as a “standard candle” for measuring distances in the universe. ”
We discovered a second gravitational lensing supernova, Supernova Encore, in the same galaxy as Requiem. Encore was discovered by chance, and we are currently actively monitoring this supernova. » “Using Webb images, we measure and confirm the Hubble constant based on these multiple images of supernovae. Encore is confirmed to be a standard candle or type Ia supernova.” “Supernovae are generally Although unpredictable, in this case we know when and where we will see the final appearances of Requiem and Encore. Infrared observations around 2035 will provide precise new measurements of the Hubble constant.”
2023 REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Reflection Questions
- What are you proud of yourself for today?
- What did you accomplish today?
- What did you learn today?
- What inspired you today?
- What is something kind you’ve seen today?
- What strengths did you use today?
- What challenges did you overcome?
- What was your favorite activity?
- What made you feel happy today?
- What are you grateful for?
- How did you make others feel today?
- What positive choices did you make today?
- How did you give back to the world today?
- What made you smile today?
- How did you show honesty today?
- How did you show kindness today?
- How did you show integrity today?
- How did you grow your brain today?
- What goals did you work on?
- What lessons did you learn?
- What was the best thing that happened today?
- How did you make your future self proud?
- How were you a good friend to others?
- How did you show kindness to yourself?
- How did you show your best self today?
- How could you do even better tomorrow?
- What do you look forward to tomorrow?
COMEBACK BETTER IN 2024
1. Avoid watching porn. Porn kills the soul.
2. Go to the gym. Exercise and raise weights. You’ll feel better physically and mentally.
3. Rise early. It will aid in elevating mood and enhancing attention.
4. Get adequate rest. Sleep for 7 - 8 hours every night to promote more remarkable mental and physical healing.
5. Avoid masturbating. Put your energy to work toward your goal.
6. Eat healthily. Both your physical and mental health will benefit from a nutritious diet.
7. 30 minutes a day of reading. Reading stimulates creativity and sharpens the mind.
8. Daily meditation. You’ll feel happier and more confident.
9. Before retiring to sleep, plan your next day. You’ll be able to produce more.
10. Avoid multitasking. Men perform best when they concentrate solely on one task.
11. Put time towards improving yourself. Avoid wasting your time on individuals who are not deserving of it.
12. Create a network of high-value men. You will succeed in life if you help each other.
18 Questions for Year End Reflection
18 Questions for Year End Reflection
At the end of each year, set aside some time to reflect on how it went. It may have been an amazing year or a completely horrible one. What went well and what didn't? What would you like to change about the year? Here are 18 ideas to get you started.
- What is the most important goal I achieved this year?
- What was my biggest career accomplishment?
- What was my biggest relationship accomplishment?
- What was the most enjoyable part of my work (both professionally and at home)?
- In what area do I feel I've made my biggest improvements?
- What was the most challenging part of this year for me?
- Who were my most valuable relationships with?
- Who is someone I got to know better this year?
- Who do I wish I had gotten to know better in the past year?
- What was the best way I used your time this past year?
- What was my single biggest time waster in life this past year?
- What was the biggest surprise of the year?
- What's the biggest mistake of the year, and the lesson learned as a result?
- What was the most fun I had this year?
- What was my best memory of the year?
- What are three words to describe the past year, and why?
- If I could travel back to the beginning of the year, what advice would I give myself?
- What's the status of the goals I set last year and what goals do I want to set for the year going forward?
THE RIGHT SPIRITUAL PATH
The moment we identify with something here duality takes place.
For example: when somebody enters into spiritual life person thinks itself special, person thinks I am moving towards a spiritual life. Now person has divided the life, and considering itself special with spiritual life. Life itself is completed and one has to live life to it's fullest.
Walking on spiritual path, doesn't makes you spiritual or special. Spirituality simply means living an authentic life, dedicating itself completely to the truth.
In the same way, there is no wrong or right path, your walk is important, living an authentic life is important, speaking truth is important, imbibing the truth is important. Freedom, love, Truth, liberation.
Live everyday as it is last day.
Give Freedom, live in freedom.
Love doesn't matter who is there enemy or friend, just love.
Liberation comes to you then.
MEANINGFUL LIFE
- Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
- Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.
- Talk slowly but think quickly.
- Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
- Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
- Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. Take them.
- When you say, "I love you", mean it.
- When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.
- Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
- Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
- When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps.
- Don't judge people by their looks.
- When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
- Spend some time alone.
- If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.
- Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
- Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck
- A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home.
Saturday 30 December 2023
WHY DOES GOD NEVER SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS?
God never solves anyone’s problems because God has never created any problem for anyone at the first place. It’s only us who keep on creating problems for ourselves and then instead of realising our past mistakes and correcting them, we look for miraculous solutions, hand of God.
God doesn't interfere in any of our affairs. God has created a system based upon karma and that runs perfectly. The system registers each and every karma of every being on this planet and gives its result. No one can play around with this system.
Sometimes people think that we have not done any wrong to anyone but still we are facing enormous problems. It may be right also but people can only think of this life of theirs because of their limited wisdom. The system contains the data of all your lives and it gives the result of our karmas from our past lives also. For example some people are born with terminal diseases. In this life they had no control over it but still it happened to them. It is simply because of their past karmas.
Now the question arises that why does this system carry forward karmas beyond our current lives? The simple answer is because the burden of our past karmas is so huge that we can not handle it’s after results in just one lifetime. For example suppose a person has killed three people in his one lifetime. Now the karma says that he will be killed at the hand of each of these three people. As we all know that one can only be killed once in a lifetime so it will take three lives to him to get this karma cleared. I have given only one example here but the same theory applies to each and every karma of ours.
This theory of God’s interference in anyone’s karmas in lieu of a few praises is a blatant lie. If God does so then God becomes partial. God is not partial in anyway whatsoever. Neither God helps self assumed good doers or punishes so called wrong doers. For God there is nothing right or wrong in any manner whatsoever. These definitions of right and wrong have been created by people and they keep on changing with time. What may seem inhuman to someone today may have been a popular and accepted norm of the past. The system doesn't register karmas segregated as good karma and bad karma, system simply registers the karma and gives its result.
So instead of running after God or wasting your time in trying to bribe the God, try to find the reason of your suffering. Accept your mistakes and correct them. That is the only way out.
PSYCHIC KNOTS
When the first psychic knot (Brahma Granthi) opens, tremendous amount of energy is released, you feel more alive, you want to make love, suddenly you find you have so many things to do in life, you feel alive.
After this stage, you enter in dark night of the soul where the difficulties arises as ego is dissolving here you need a master. Once you enter in dark night of the soul, going out is very difficult. If you cross this, new life is waiting for you and that's your new birth.
When the second psychic knot (Vishnu Granthi) opens, you realize the love and become compassionate towards whole existence. You are in love with the whole cosmos.
When the Third psychic knot (Rudra Granthi) opens, you realize the non-dual nature of yours. The kama is destroyed and third eye is opened. For the first time, you can see beyond duality, and your ability to see life in a different dimension is also opened.
CONSTANT HAPPINESS/BLISSFULNESS
There is no such State of constant happiness or blissfulness.
Happiness, sadness, anxiety, depression, are all part of life and it happens everyday but to “No-one". All these happens to life itself.
But the problem with human's is that he or she believes there is a “personal self” who is suffering.
Infact there is not ‘i’ , no “person” who is suffering. All is happening to “no-one”.
WHY COLDER WHEN YOU GO UP?
Little Tahoma Peak
Do you understand how far the Sun is from Earth?
So no, it's not because you're getting closer to the Sun.
The Sun is like 150 million kilometers away from us, so a few kilometers up or down won't make much difference.
The real reason is that the air pressure drops as you go higher, and that makes the air expand and cool down.
It's like when you let some air out of a tire, it feels cold, you know?
The air at the ground level is heated by the Earth, which absorbs the Sun's rays. But as the air rises, it loses contact with the warm ground and cools off.
That's why the mountains are always snowy, even in summer.
You might be talking about the stratosphere.
In the stratosphere, there's a gas called ozone, which absorbs some of the Sun's ultraviolet light and heats up.
So in the stratosphere, the temperature actually increases with height, instead of decreasing.
The stratosphere starts at about 10 kilometers above sea level, and goes up to about 50 kilometers.
But, the higher you go the lower the temp, and it has nothing to to do with getting closer to the Sun.
PUMPKIN
Top 10 health benefits of Pumpkin
- Rich in Nutrients: Pumpkins are packed with essential nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
- Supports Eye Health: The high beta-carotene content in pumpkins is converted into vitamin A in the body, promoting good vision and eye health.
- Boosts Immune System: The combination of vitamins and minerals in pumpkins, including vitamin C, supports a healthy immune system, helping the body fight off infections.
- Heart Health: The fiber, potassium, and antioxidants in pumpkins contribute to heart health by regulating blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, and supporting overall cardiovascular function.
- Aids Digestive Health: The fiber content in pumpkins promotes healthy digestion, preventing constipation, and supporting a well-functioning digestive system.
- May Help in Weight Management: Pumpkins are low in calories and high in fiber, contributing to a feeling of fullness and potentially aiding in weight management.
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties: The antioxidants in pumpkins have anti-inflammatory properties, helping reduce inflammation in the body and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
- Skin Health: The vitamins A and C in pumpkins promote healthy skin by supporting collagen production and protecting against oxidative damage.
- Regulates Blood Sugar Levels: The fiber content in pumpkins may help stabilize blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for individuals managing diabetes.
- Versatile in Cooking: Pumpkins are a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, providing a delicious way to incorporate their health benefits into various meals.
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