Balanced View Lifestyle World Death

We come across extremes in Life,

 

Life QuotesLife Quotes.

Pleasure, Pain,

Good,Bad,

Hot, Cold,

Love ,Hatred,

Home, World,

Family Life, Renunciation,

How does one follow the Precepts?

An advice is can not be followed unless it is  experienced or we experience something similar.

Another tack is to understand by observing simple things in Life.

Rain flows as a River rolling down everything in its wake, not respecting anything.

It is predetermined, even that it is not, nor are we sure about,

As the things do not know why they are tumbled when being tumbled, nor the River that impels them, one rolls down Life.

As such, one need not be overawed by Great-men, much less condescending towards the weak and less gifted.

‘

பெரியோரை வியத்தலும் இலமே;

சிறியோரை இகழ்தல் அதனினும் இலமே.”

We are solely responsible for our Life, be it Good Times  or Bad Times.

This accountability is the backbone of Hinduism and the Theory of Karma.

Of Course, we have limited Freedom, in that though we are free to choose a course of action, we can not determine the choices life offers or what impels us to choose a particular option.

None can insult you, demean you or elevate without your consent.

‘Atman is Your best friend and is Your worst enemy” Bhagavad Gita.

You are the Master of Your destiny.

‘தீதும், நன்றும், பிறர் தர வாரா;’

So are problems and solutions.

Hinduism is such a Religion that can say God is the Repository of Grief as well.

‘Dukkabukh,’ Repository of Grief-Vishnusahasranama.

Then why do we pray?

Because he gives you the strength, provides you with the tolls to tide over.

Dukka Sadanah’ Provides you with the avenues to combat the problems-Visnu Sahasranamam.

Therefore problems and solutions are with us.

“நோதலும், தணிதலும், அவற்றோர் அன்ன;”

This being happy or Sad is meaningless.

For even Death is not New!

“சாதலும் புதுவது அன்றே! வாழ்தல்”

So the whole world is Mine . All are my Friends.

‘யாதும் ஊரே,யாவரும் கேளிர்;’

‘Mara Ca Parvat Devi Pitha Devo Maheswarah,

Bhandavvah Siva Bhaktaasca,

Swadeso Bhuvath Thrayam’

Goddess Parvat is My Mother, Lord Siva is My Father,

Worshipers of Siva are my relatives,

Therefore the Whole World is Mine-Adi Sankaracharya.

யாதும் ஊரே ; யாவரும் கேளிர் ;

தீதும் நன்றும் பிறர்தர வாரா ;

நோதலும் தணிதலும் அவற்றோ ரன்ன ;

சாதலும் புதுவது அன்றே ; வாழ்தல்

இனிதுஎன மகிழ்ந்தன்றும் இலமே; முனிவின்,

இன்னா தென்றலும் இலமே; ‘மின்னொடு

வானம் தண்துளி தலைஇ, ஆனாது

கல்பொருது இரங்கும் மல்லற் பேர்யாற்று

நீர்வழிப் படூஉம் புணைபோல, ஆருயிர்

முறைவழிப் படூஉம்’ என்பது திறவோர்

காட்சியின் தெளிந்தனம் ஆகலின், மாட்சியின்

பெரியோரை வியத்தலும் இலமே;

சிறியோரை இகழ்தல் அதனினும் இலமே.

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Colors Psychology.

While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color effects that have universal meaning. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red, orange and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility.

Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue, purple and green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or indifference.

Color Psychology as Therapy

Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, practiced chromotherapy, or using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colourology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.

In this treatment:

• Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.

• Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

• Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels.

• Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain.

• Indigo shades were thought to alleviate skin problems.

Most psychologists view color therapy with skepticism and point out that the supposed effects of color have been exaggerated. Colors also have different meanings in different cultures. Research has demonstrated in many cases that the mood-altering effects of color may only be temporary. A blue room may initially cause feelings of calm, but the effect dissipates after a short period of time.

Studies have also shown that certain colors can have an impact on performance. Exposing students to the color red prior to an exam has been shown to have a negative impact on test performance. More recently, researchers discovered that the color red causes people to react with greater speed and force, something that might prove useful during athletic activities.

Psychology of Colors

Source:

http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/a/colorpsych.htm

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Women Better Drivers Than Men Study

A Study confirms the fact that women are better Drivers than men,I mean Driving vehicles.

Story:

Women are Better drivers,

The Answer Is …
In a study released by Quality Planning, an analytics company that validates policyholder information for auto insurers, women came out on top.

The study analyzed different kinds of vehicle code violations (traffic violations) and then compared how many times men were cited versus women. The conclusion was that men break more traffic laws and drive more dangerously than women. Because they violate laws designed to make the roads safer, men cause more accidents and expensive damage.

Who do you think are better drivers: Men or Women?

“We were not surprised to see that men have slightly more violations — about 5 percent — that result in accidents than women,” said Raj Bhat, president of Quality Planning. “And because men are also more likely to violate laws for speeding, passing and yielding, the resulting accidents caused by men lead to more expensive claims than those caused by women.”

Topping the list is the finding that men are cited for reckless driving 3.41 more times than women. Reckless driving is considered one of the most serious traffic offenses by courts since it implies a disregard for the rights and safety of people or property.

“We were not surprised to see that men have slightly more violations — about 5 percent — that result in accidents than women,” said Raj Bhat, president of Quality Planning. “And because men are also more likely to violate laws for speeding, passing and yielding, the resulting accidents caused by men lead to more expensive claims than those caused by women.”

Topping the list is the finding that men are cited for reckless driving 3.41 more times than women. Reckless driving is considered one of the most serious traffic offenses by courts since it implies a disregard for the rights and safety of people or property.

Violations for which men scored at least 50 percent higher than women:

TYPE OF VIOLATION	RATIO M:F
Reckless driving	3.41
DUI	3.09
Seatbelt violations	3.08
Speeding	1.75
Failure to yield	1.54
Stop sign/signal violation	1.53

Evidence Gets Worse.

Guys, when it rains it pours. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more men than women die each year in motor vehicle crashes. “Men take more risks behind the wheel than women, and so men are more likely to get into serious crashes,” says Anne McCartt, the institute’s senior vice president of research. “We don’t have any way of comparing their driving abilities, but on the likelihood of getting into a serious crash in which someone dies, men win handily.”

Fatal passenger vehicle crash involvements per 100 million miles traveled, by driver age and gender, April 2001–March 2002:

Age	Male	Female	Total
16-19	Crash Involvements: 4,257 Miles: 46,427,394,010 Rate: 9.2	Crash Involvements: 1,852 Miles: 35,264,476,105 Rate: 5.3	Crash Involvements: 6,109 Miles: 81,691,870,114 Rate: 7.5
20-29	Crash Involvements: 8,949 Miles: 225,999,581,860 Rate: 4.0	Crash Involvements: 3,172 Miles: 156,283,683,955 Rate: 2.0	Crash Involvements: 12,122 Miles: 382,283,265,815 Rate: 3.2
30-59	Crash Involvements: 15,027 Miles: 845,507,965,689 Rate: 1.8	Crash Involvements: 6,946 Miles: 551,350,306,430 Rate: 1.3	Crash Involvements: 21,973 Miles: 1,396,858,272,119 Rate: 1.6
60-69	Crash Involvements: 2,097 Miles: 128,814,817,845 Rate: 1.6	Crash Involvements: 1,008 Miles: 64,778,212,790 Rate: 1.6	Crash Involvements: 3,105 Miles: 193,593,030,635 Rate: 1.6
70-Plus	Crash Involvements: 3,148 Miles: 76,991,652,560 Rate: 4.1	Crash Involvements: 1,571 Miles: 39,093,332,009 Rate: 4.0	Crash Involvements: 4,719 Miles: 116,084,984,569 Rate: 4.1
Total*	Crash Involvements: 33,733 Miles: 1,324,373,970,682 Rate: 2.5	Crash Involvements: 14,633 Miles: 847,734,931,097 Rate: 1.7	Crash Involvements: 48,638 Miles: 2,172,108,901,779 Rate: 2.2

*Total includes other and/or unknowns

Source:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=788126

Related:

Women, generally, are good decision makers.

Their decision-making is instinctive.

Sometimes they deliberate over the’gut feeling ‘ and take a Deliberate decision:only then the decision goes awry.

Women are wise spenders, not withstanding th jibes at their perceived preferences to Dress and jewelry.

They normally are more empathetic than men.

Their problem solving skills are intuitive.

They are mentally tougher than men.

They ,at times, place themselves and their families over any thing else.

These are the traits I have observed and there are always exceptions.

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Bill Gates $ 100,000 For ‘Condoms Enhancing Pleasure’

Condoms elicit mixed reactions, some as a means of restricting population, as a , yet by some as a contraption a means of destroying evidence, and by some a contraption that reduces Sexual pleasure.

Interestingly 60 % of Teenagers use condoms and the usage of Condoms declines as they grow older!

Bill Gates and Condoms.

I had imagined the contrary to be true!

Now , be that as it may,Bill Gates‘s Foundation in Africa has been advised to grant $ 100.000 for any one who plans to produce a Condom that gives more Pleasure, by Bill Gates.

Condom Version 10?

I am also surprised at the product range in Condoms, ‘Dotted’ ,’Scented‘!

There are Deodorant Sprays for private parts as well!

Recently I was asked to write a Review in my columns for a Vaginal Deodorant!

Sex is not a Sin , nor is it something to be obsessed with.

Unless you leave it as Routine as brushing your teeth, it is likely to trouble.

Don’t jump the Gun , who said washing teeth doesn’t give you pleasure?

As part of its Grand Challenges Explorations initiative, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has beseeched innovators around the world to develop “the Next Generation of Condom,” an improved condom that offers more “incentive” for consistent use. Examples of projects that would be considered for funding include:

• Application of safe new materials that may preserve or enhance sensation;
• Development and testing of new condom shapes/designs that may provide an improved user experience;
• Application of knowledge from other fields (e.g. neurobiology, vascular biology) to new strategies for improving condom desirability.

http://animalnewyork.com/2013/bill-gates-really-wants-you-to-invent-a-sexier-condom/

Additional Input fron The Atlantic.com.

Daily Eating The Traditional Indian Way

Eating plays an important role in Indian Homes(or used to Be important)

Dishes were planned systematically.

In South India, two items are standard,Dhal and Ghee

Daily Menu would be,

Sambhar(Gravy like)

Rasam(watery gravy, more like a soup)

Kaikari(vegetables cooked with spices)

Koottu(Vegetables, Spice,coconut mixed in a semi solid state)

Appalam( a wafer like eatable made of pulse and roasted in Direct Fire)

Pickles(a Variety are available, one of them is served daily)

Butter Milk.

The food is served in plantain leaf.

Sambhar and Rasam have Dhal in them.

They will be cooked thrice a day in a week .

For two days there will be Vathal Kuzhambu(Sambhar like minus Dhal, this is a special recipe)

One day there will be the Menu of Morekuzhambu(made of thick butter Milk)

Thogaiyal(type of chutney made of Coconut/Brinjal/Dhal)

This completes a week.

South Indian Lunch.

These items will be rotated in such a way that the same type of dish will not be prepared the next day.

The vegetables used are.

Raw Banana, Brinjal,Pumpkin,Bitter Gourd, Snake Gourd Bottle Gourd, Ribbed Gourd,Cluster Beans,Lady’s Finger,Potato,Yam,Pumpkin,Curry leaves,Coriander leaves., Green chilies,Capsicum,Greens, Amaranth Stem(Stem of the Greens), Ash Gourd.Radish.

Tomato, Cola cassia, Cabbage,Lime,Mango, Goose berry,Banana,Cucumber’Plantain Stem,Vitis,Plantain Flower,Pumplemoses(பப்ளிமாஸ்), Green peas.Honey

The way of preparation is also varied , the spices change.

If one looks at the combinations one can understand the nutritious value of the Food.

And of course the taste.

This is for Lunch or Dinner.

Breakfast menu us different and equally varied .

No cold cuts, No fast food but tasty healthy Food.

This is routine cooking and does not take into account the special cooking with more dishes for festivals, Religious occasions, there will be usually three to four a month.

I will be posting on the special dishes and the way they have to be served.