Saturday, October 23, 2010

Semester end movie list

Hindi:
1. Dabangg
2. Once upon a time in Mumbai
3. Ajab prem ki gajab kahaani
4. One-two-three
5. Ish kiyaa - had good ratings.
6. aishaaa


English:
1. Its a mad mad mad mad world
2. How to train a dragon

Telugu:
1. Anand

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Gayatri Mantram

Gayatri is known as Panchamukhi, meaning she has five faces. What are they? Aum is the first face; "Bhur Bhuvah Suvaha" is the second; "Tat Savitur Varenyam" is the third; "Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi" is the fourth; "Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat" is the fifth.

The Gayatri has three parts:
1.Praise,
2.Meditation, and
3.Prayer.

First, the Divine is praised, then it is meditated upon in reverence and lastly, an appeal is made to the Divine to dispel the darkness of ignorance and to awaken and strengthen the intellect. "Dheemahi" is related to the meditative aspect. "Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat" relates to the aspect of prayer.

Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra purifies the mind and confers devotion, detachment and wisdom. Young men must necessarily chant the Gayatri Mantra. Today we find people getting initiated into the Gayatri Mantra in the advanced stages of their youth. Intellect will blossom and shine forth in all its splendor only after initiation into the Gayatri Mantra. That is why it is essential that Upanayanam be done at the age of eight. One who is initiated into the Gayatri Mantra at an early age will become highly intelligent. Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra will sanctify man's life

Sunday, October 3, 2010

My bizzare moments

Recently, I realized i am into different weird moments. Thought its better to dedicate a post for laughing..

1. Line comment in a wrong place: I wanted to send a group email to prepare for a b'day party of one of my friend. I included her husband (Jeehyun) and wrote something specific for him in the email addressing her husband. But later, realized that she may read her husband's emails. So, removed his Id from the list and thought i removed the related lines in the email. I did not realize till my friend asked what are those two slashes before the Jeehyun's name. Then only i realized that i commented those lines by adding "//" rather than deleting those lines in the email.

2. Korean tea: I have been eating bread with Jam in the fridge. I even suggested that Jam to some others. But only recently realized that it is a korean tea.

3. Seat belt: Being used to drive my car a lot, once i sat in a seat. I was trying to put seat belt, but shocked to see that seat is not equipped with seat belt. It may not be a surprise in India, but sure is a surprise in US.. Only later, realized that i am sitting in a seat in theater not in car..:(

4. Birth day party spoiler: Once a met few friends of mine at a grocery shop buying cake. they said its for someones b'day. After an hour, i met one of their friends randomly. I told her that i met her friends in the grocery shop for b'day preparations.. I even asked, do u know whose b'day it is..I exactly asked the girl who b'day is on that day, rather than asking the original people who were buying the cake..:(

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Meditation Corner

Eckhart Tolle: http://www.eckharttolle.com/home/ (Nice books)

Dr. Art-Ong Jumsai: http://www.social-care.net/download/meditation.html
A "virtue-oriented" institution that aims to equip students with as much moral integrity as academic capability, Sathyasai boarding school opened in Lop Buri in 1991. Located in a sublime area near the Pasak river with views of nearby mountain, the 300-rai plot housing over 300 students is an inspiring educational environment.

Dr. Suresh Govind: Sai follower.

Sathya Sai baba interview (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGBjKaDf6zw&feature=related
"Truth is father
Love is mother
Peace is daughter
Wisdom is son
Devotion is brother
Yogis are friends"
WWW -> Work Worship Wisdom

Interesting facts of space

Voyager - Journey to interstellar space: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTIGOe5ckj0&feature=related

Voyager - 55 Greetings on the Golden Discs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GGZuuPBvsQ&feature=fvw