Friday, April 12, 2019

How Navratri / Durga Puja celebrated by Lord Rama and Pandavas

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We all have heard about various stories explaining the origin of Durga Puja and how its been observed since time known. But, never did we hear of its mention or celebration in famous Hindu mythological legends, like Ramayana and Mahabharat.

#You’ll be surprised to know that both legends have famous stories related to how Goddess Durga was invoked by legendary Kings of Ayodhya and Kurukshetra.

#Today, I bring to you a compilation of narratives from both the epics, where it is mentioned of Lord Rama and Pandavas, commemorating the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja.

#Durga Puja or Navratri is an integral part of the Hindu culture in India. Celebrated in between April to May and September to November throughout the country, the puja is considered to be most complex and difficult puja out of all Hindu ceremonies. It is a 9-day long affair in which the Goddess of Power ‘Maa Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms namely Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalatri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.

#It is said that worshipping Goddess Durga with full devotion brings success, luck, health and prosperity to one’s family.

# There are also several legends and stories associated with the puja. An interesting story associated with Navratri is of Kautsa, the young son of Devdatt. It is said that after completion of his studies he insisted on his guru Varatantu to accept ‘gurudakshina’. After lot of request, his guru finally asked for 14 crore gold coins, one crore for each of the 14 sciences he taught him. Kautsa then went to king Raghuraj, the ancestor of Rama who was known for his generosity, but just at that time he had emptied all him money bins on the Brahmins. So, Raghuraj went to Lord Indra and asked for some gold coins. Indra in return asked Kuber, the god of wealth to make rainfall of gold coins on ‘Shanu’ and ‘Apati’ trees around Raghuraja’s city of Ayodhya. So, Raghu was able to fulfil his promise to Kautsa. The remaining coins were lavishly dispersed to the people of Ayodhya city. As this event happened on the day of Vijaya Dashmi, it became a custom of this day to collect apati leaves and exchange it as auspicious gifts.

#The significance of Durga Puja has also been inscribed in the great Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’. It is said that Rama before going on a war with Raavan did chandi-puja and invoked the blessings of Durga so that he could become invincible. Durga then divulged the secret to Rama how he could kill Raavan. Appropriately, Rama killed Raavan on Vijaya Dashmi.

#Godess Durga is considered to be a united front for all divine forces against the evil and wickedness existing in the society. It is said that whenever the evil would upsurge on earth, the gods will unite to eliminate those forces and establish a kingdom of peace and prosperity. Likewise, when the terror of the buffalo headed Mahisasur took a toll on the life of poor and innocent devotees of the gods, the gods in heaven decided to create an all-powerful being to kill Mahisasur.

#As Mahisasur was destined to be killed by only a woman, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh created a beautiful woman with ten hands. All the other gods then furnished her with their powers and special weapons. She was then named Durga. She fought against Mahisasur for 9 days (Navratri) and finally killed him on the 10th day of Vijaya Dashmi.

#Another story of Navratri has been taken from the great epic Mahabharata. It is said that on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi, the Pandavas declared their true identity after spending their last year of exile in disguise. They brought down the weapons from the Shami tree which they had hung over there before entering the palace of King Virat. It is said that since then the exchange of Shami leaves on the Vijaya Dashmi day became symbol of good, will and victory.

#Note: It is considered auspicious to bring home the Shami Plant on the day of Vijaya Dashmi..

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Why should you be Shredding These Documents

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               Documents You Should 

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Reducing paper load keeps your personal information risk-free and secure. Here's how

PAPER 


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HAS A way of pilling up.So it's best to get rid of documents that have outlived their use.It will help you stay safe from hackers,pilferes and house breakers.

BOARDING PASSES


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Shred them after you land. The boarding pass has your name,travel plans and a bar code that free websites can decipher. This code often reveals frequent flier numbers that hackers can use to log in to airline accounts to view upcoming travel plans and even cancel trips. Ditto for train boarding passes that have crucial personal information.


Receipts

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Shred all receipts including ATM receipts and free return labels you receive in the mail,along with envelopes with your name and address. Those from credit card purchases reveal the last digits of your card number and possibly your signature.Discarded ATM receipts are used for identity theft(yes, even in India)as well as account fraud.Part of your account number and debit card number are mentioned on the receipts along with your balance.Armed with these details,smart hackers use social engineering to manipulate you for confidential information.They also often pair this information with your social media posts(family members,hobbies,etc.)to piece together your identity and commit account fraud.Don't leave behind receipts on a restaurant table or even in the dust bin shred them completely.

XEROX COPIES AND EXPIRED AUTOMBILE AND PROPERTY INSURANCE PAPERS



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Expired paperwork is irrelevant shred them for security reasons.Xerox copies of documents,such as Aadhar card, Pan card, passport,bank statement and so on,which you keep for protocol work,deserve the same fate.Keep a record when you share documents.For instance,scribble 'rent verification'on the particular document if you are handing them to an official for routine checking.Discard Xerox Copies.

Pet Medical Papers


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Keep records of major events and shred the rest. Papers from a vet visit and apps show a pet's name and password options/choices.So tear away any document that gives away your pet's name. Remember pet lovers who post pictures of their furry friends on social media are offering strong clues to hackers.


Digitize bills and notes


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Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo in her best seller The Life -changing Magic of Tidying Up.The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing says that the key to a clutter free home is discarding papers as soon as you don't need them.A good idea is to digitize useful information carefully and do away with the rest.

Declutter 


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By selling old magazines and newspapers.Donate Magazines to a local library or even to publishing,media houses a ,local Kabadiwala's and NGO's.Office notes,such as minutes of meetings or sundry research from old jobs,should go into the trash.Just make sure you check these notes before shredding,as they may have phone numbers scribbled on them.Grocery bills and receipts also tend to pile up.As do letters and cards of sentimental value.Reread and recheck these keep your favourites and trash the rest.Do this regularly to avoid clutter Carefully check all your old pictures as well.Make sure you shred any that you would not want shared.

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Communcation Do's and Dont's


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The Dos and Donts 
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Good Communication Skills lead to success in all spheres – whether it is our life, our workplace or our relationships. When what we want to say is interpreted correctly by the recipient of the message, an effective communication is initiated. Vagueness in communication or twisted interpretations are the bane to our relationships and dicey for our careers. Effective communication can lead to a more professional image, improved self-confidence and relationships. It helps decrease stress and creates a greater acceptance of oneself and others.

The ability to communicate effectively is not equally endowed on everyone – yet we can learn the basic tricks of the trade by having a look at the following dos and don’ts of good communication.
Dos 
1.  Be a good listener and stay focused on the person who is speaking. Do paraphrase or reword what you have understood to clarify when there is ambiguity in communication.
2.     Maintain eye contact with the person you are talking to and nod occasionally to affirm interest in their words.
3. Look for nonverbal clues like lack of eye contact, distraction or fidgeting, which convey restlessness or impatience. Yawning or sighing is a sign of mental or physical fatigue. When you notice these non-verbal signs, wrap up the conversation, postpone it or inquire about the discomfort.
4.     Tailor your conversation to your audience.
5.     Behave confidently and communicate with a stable and clear voice.
6.     Use simple and polite language.
7.     Avoid judging people and praise them often.
8.    Express negative thoughts in a positive way.
9.     Be open to receiving constructive feedback.
10. Learn to say ‘no’ politely but firmly.
11. Assert yourself – recognize others’ feelings and then state your needs or opinions.
12. Favour your right ear. The left side of the brain is the primary processing centre for speech comprehension and emotion. The left side of the brain is connected to the right side of our ear and can help detect the emotional nuances of what a person is saying. Hence it would be effective to tilt your right ear to the person who is speaking.


Don’ts
1.    Don’t interrupt people when they are talking – it hampers their thought process and is rude. Make it a conversation and not a monologue. Where there are differences, agree to disagree.
2.     Don’t overcomplicate your message. Use fewer abbreviations and technical terms as they are barriers to effective communication. Avoid using too many filler words like ‘um’, ‘uh’, etc.
3.  Don’t be defensive or offensive – stay neutral. Don’t bring up inappropriate topics which may be controversial and offensive. However, this doesn’t mean that one should stick to bland or sanitized topics.
4.     Don’t criticize in public.
5.     Don’t shout or talk too fast.
6.     Don’t show negative body language. Refrain from frowning or giving angry glances.
7.     Don’t give more importance to cell phones or other electronic devices over people.
In case of emails:
1.Be short and to the point.
2.     Use meaningful subject lines.
3.     Check for typos and errors before sending an email.
4.    Be discreet and do not gossip or use derogatory language in an email.
5.     Use excerpts from previous messages to clarify what you are replying to.
6.   Don’t use email for time-sensitive issues.

Hope these communication tips will make your life a lot easier and smoother.

Wishing you success in every sphere of life . . . enjoy sparkling conversations!
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