Gone Rathyatra and the day winded up with yet another faith instilled in the minds of people. One of my friend went early in the morning at 5.00 for Darshan to Jagannath temple and when I met her at a friendly get-together at noon, I asked her if she knew why Rathyatra is celebrated. "No Idea", she beamed! And I recall my article on my small 'Research' done to know about Krishna, which even made me write about him and share it will all my readers here. The Krishna article was also translated to Gujarati. If you wish to read in Gujarati, you need to have shreelipi fonts enabled on your computer. You can find the font help file here.



The 34th verse of chapter 6 of Bhagwad Gita which specifically mentions that the individual self is the passenger in the chariot of the material body and the intelligence is the driver. Mind is the driving instrument and the senses are the horses. The self is thus the enjoyer or sufferer in the association of the mind and senses.

“ cancalam hi manah krsna pramathi balavaddrdham
tasyaham nigraham manye vayoriva suduskaram (34) (ch.6)

Intelligence is supposed to direct the mind, but the mind is so strong and obstinate that it often overcomes even one’s own intelligence. The mind is strong and obstinate and like one cannot capture the blowing wind, it is even more difficult to capture the turbulent mind. Hence, the easiest way to keep the mind in control is the chanting of ‘Hare krshna’, the great mantra for deliverance.

Now, as we see the terrorist threat round the globe, these people who spread terror with 9/11 or the London Disaster or Terrorist in Kashmir that spell terror, religion to them in name of Holy God or Allah or whatever is only an excuse to allow their Satan mind to perform tasks of hell. May god guide them to right path but one thing, I can't understand is that whenever 9/11 scare of London disaster is there, the whole world is active as if the hell is on earth but everyday in Kashmir and Iran-Iraq, we hear of Bombs & Terrorist kill, it's no concern to the whole world and passes off as a routine...How very Strange? When we see President Bush & Tony Blair speak the words of wisdom and Peace, it seems artificial! Is the world living under the threat of a Nostradamus prediction in future? Let's wait...

- ilaxi

Yesterday, 6th July was the second Death Anniversary of Dhirubhai Ambani and as I pay my respects, its a tribute to a great personality who has created a void in India's corporate world has been a role model for many. He had special love for Gujarat and his life will continue to inspire every Gujarati entrepreneur living here and abroad. He also had been instrumental in according a special status to the share market which he had turned into a ‘people’s movement’ across the country. He believed in the preachings of Bhagwad Gita and was a true follower as a 'karmayogi'who had a strong determination and will power.

Well, here goes the Review of the great Religious Book and I am sure many gujaratis have read and adopted the preachings in their lives.

Bhagvad Gita As it is By Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Review by ilaxi

With over two dozen languages and more than five million hardbound copies in print, undoubtedly, Bhagvad Gita As it is by Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the best selling and widely read classic in world literature. It reflects the main literary support for the great religious civilization of India, the oldest surviving culture in the world. This sacred book is well explained, easy to read with sanskrit shlokas well translated and pronunciations made easier. The subject of Bhagvad Gita entails the comprehension of five basic truths. First, science of god is explained and than the position of living entities, jivas. The living entity is controlled by the controller 'God head krsna' and the material nature 'prakriti' and time, the duration of existence of the whole universe and karma 'activity' are discussed. Finally, its god's wish and he makes or breaks the world! Bhagvad gita is written with 18 chapters - the conversation of krsna with Arjun as brief below:

1. Chapter One: Arjun gives up determination to fight at the battlefield of kuruksetra out of grief n pity when he sees his intimate relatives, teachers and friends in both armies ready to fight and sacrifice their lives.

2. Chapter Two: Krsna begins his teachings to Arjun and explains the distinction bet. the temporary material body and eternal spiritual soul. Characteristics of self realized person is explained.

3. Chapter Three: Karma Yoga i.e. one must engage in activity where actions can bind one to the world or liberate. Perform for the pleasure of god's will without selfish motives and attain transcendental knowledge.

4. Chapter Four: Transcendental knowledge, spiritual knowledge of the soul, of god and their relationship. Krsna explains history of Gita, purpose and significance of his periodic descents to the material world and the necessity of approaching a guru.

5. Chapter Five: Action performed and their fruits to attain peace, detachments, forbearance, spiritual vision and bliss.

6. Chapter Six: Controlling of the mind and senses and focus on concentration on god (lord is in heart)& explains the meaning of 'samadhi' full consciousness of supreme.

7. Chapter Seven: Knowledge of Absolute god. Krsna is the supreme truth and advanced souls surrender unto him in devotion.

8. Chapter Eight : Attaining the supreme god and remembering krsna in devotion whole life n at time of death, one can attain to his supreme abode, beyond material world.(This is one chapter that is always spoken in most Hindu families during ritual rites when someone dies)

9. Chapter Nine: The most confidential knowledge of bhakti - praying to godhead krsna.By reviving one's pure devotion, one returns to krsna in spiritual realm.

10.Chapter Ten: All power, beauty, grandeur or sublimity, in material or spiritual world are manifestation of krsna.

11.Chapter Eleven: Krsna grants Arjun the vision and reveals his form as cosmic universe and explains his own humanlike form is the original form of godhead and one can perceive only by pure devotion.

12. Chapter Twelve: Bhakti yoga to attain luv of krsna and they develop divine qualities.

13. Chapter Thirteen: Difference bet. body, the soul and supersoul beyond them both attains liberation from material world.

14. Chapter Fourteen:Souls are under the control of three modes i.e.qualities of material nature - goodness, passion and ignorance. How these modes act upon is well explained here.

15. Chapter Fifteen: Detaching oneself from material world and understand godhead. One who understand krsna surrenders to him and become devotional.

16. Chapter Sixteen: Difference of Divine and Demoniac nature is explained here. How to gain spiritual perfection.

17. Chapter Seventeen: Three types of faith evolving from three modes of material nature. Acts performed by those who have faith in passion and ignorance yield only impermanent, material results whereas acts performed in goodness, lead to pure faith in krsna.

18. Chapter Eighteen: The concluding part which explains the meaning of renunciation and effects of the modes of nature on human consciousness and acitivity. Surrendering to god which frees one from sins, bring enlightenment and be eternal spiritual mode.

Krsna says in Gita:

"Aham sarvasya prabhavo, Mattah sarvam pravartate
Iti matva bhajante mam, Budha bhava samanvitah"

Meaning "I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in my devotional service and worship me with all their hearts"

So, if you have read Bible or Koran or any religious book, Bhagvad Gita is a choice 'Absolute'to read about the 'Absolute Godhead' After all, God is a mystery and nobody ever knows who the real person is otherwise I feel, there would be no wars and only peace on earth if Bhagvad Gita Mahima (krsna's sayings) is followed by humans. A sure Pick.

-ilaxi

Dream Big and You Can Do It! This mantra seems to work great for many Corporates and no exception is Ahmedabad based Pankaj Patel, chairman and Managing Director of Zydus Cadila. As the news reported earlier, Zydus outlined an expenditure of Rs 25 crore for the expansion of its Ahmedabad unit a year ago. By 2007,the Company expect 40 per cent sales to come from exports. His dreams of making Zydus a Billion dollar multinational firm by 2010 has seen him acquire a company in France,US, South Africa, Brazil and has his marketing offices in many countries.

No wonder, Pankaj Patel appears in Forbes 40 Richest Indians, 2004!

He was also awarded the Best Pharma Man of 2004.

What impress me the most is that Pankaj Patel is home loving Amdabadi. His love for Ahmedabad is palpable as he says in an Interview that Ahmedabad has a nice and planned development. The city is becoming a better place to live. He even prefers *Shopping' in home town and spends his vacations with his family in India.

This is a real Treat for all of us. At functions, a casual glance of Pankajbhai would not reveal what he possess or wears or what he thinks. But cool, when his mom speaks in an interview in sambhaav metro that he's a devoted and caring son, sure one can feel the person within who has the strong determination and will to Believe in self and Believe in the things he can do! It's an Inspiration and I guess, such Interviews of CMDs will definately encourage the upcoming new generation Management Youth!

Well, this reminds me to share with you a link - especially for Executives to Test their Executive Skills. Oops, the Books seems to be out of stock, so maybe you can check out later.

- ilaxi

Someone said, 'Give encouragement at each opportunity. Don't overlook small steps of Progress'. Now, I feel this is one sentence we all need to remember.

And here is an amdabadi, Hardik Shah's page of American Gujju Pop Song on his newly made website! NRIs, it says a lot:-) All you need is, Keep Patience & Keep the Faith!

- ilaxi

Dhirubhai Ambani was a karmayogi, never willing to rest on his achievements. His underlying philosophy: "India is a land of great opportunity. If you can dream it, you can do it. Our dreams have to be bigger. Our ambitions higher. Our commitment deeper. And our efforts greater. This is my dream for Reliance, and for India."



And here we see a son who has to now follow his father's steps and "Just watch out for the 3Cs - chamchas, chelas, and cronies!" As such, it seems Anil Ambani believes in Mahatma Gandhiji's words:

Wealth, only with Work
Knowledge, only with Character
Business, only with Morality

So, I guess, ADA Enterprises will soar to a success in time to come. Reliance Infocomm can be a jewel in Anil's crown. The telecommunications industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India. Less than one in 10 people own a phone in the nation of more than a billion people. India's mobile phone users may almost quadruple to 200 million by the end of 2007 says India's phone services regulator. It is presumed Reliance Infocomm will have 100 million subscribers, or about 40 percent of India's total market, in less than five years. Well, but its quite obvious Infocomm may have to tap the equity markets very soon to continue funding the growth of the company!

The Ambani issue has been the longest and fierce battle that shook the Corporate India and as the death Anniversay of Dhirubhai Ambani is nearing on July 6, here's a split - Anil Ambani gets his share of Reliance Infocomm, Reliance Energy and Reliance Capital whereas Mukesh bags Reliance Industries & IPCL. A new beginning awaits especially for Anil who seems to be a very confident and a person with a foresight. And I feel any ways, what happens always happen for Good! When bad things happen to good people, they turn out to be better people - this goes for both the brothers, of coz! Let's see what's in store for 'shareholders'!

- ilaxi

It's 'Father's Day' on June 19. A Dad is the 'Role model' who deligently offers love, understanding and wisdom in a child's development stage.Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievements. It's time to set rules and adhere to Time management skills and follow the four P’s – Plan Purposefully, Prepare Prayerfully, Proceed Positively, Pursue Persistently.

And, What Makes A Dad?

God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad!



So much of the joys-and frustrations-of fatherhood cannot be adequately expressed in words, and that's where this book fills the bill. Full of Cartoons, 98% comics and 2% quotations.

Well, here's also wishing 'Father's Day' to All Dads and may you follow the

9 Dad Tips

that may help Dads to stand by moms in bringing up kids gracefully and help the kids to manage their workplace with a positive rewarding experiences.

- ilaxi

Recently I read in newspapers 'Car rental launched at city Airport'. Now NRIs and people coming to Ahmedabad and landing up at The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Domestic and International Airport need not be happy about it. The car rental facility may boast that passengers don't need to dread the ride to your destination in a rickety autorickshaw or a run-down cab but what about the other facilities? Recently, in a fortnight, twice I happened to see off cousins to US and Gosh, I would rate Ahmedabad's International Airport as worst ever for passengers travelling in and out of town! The Airport authorities are not courteous and do not even care for the waiting passengers who stand in so hot weather in long queue alongwith their luggage, relatives and friends and this making a big commotion, before they are finally allowed to enter through a small door! Moreover, no proper seating facilities nor any proper place for refreshments till one waits for the passenger to arrive or leave. Moreover, people have to be patient to catch the plane as they're almost late and imagine, one of our friends who reached airport at 10.00 night was able to board the plane to US only in the morning at 5.30!!! The Ahmedabad International Airport totally lacks management and when people broke the queue and started shouting, I happened to talked to Mr. Anil Kumar, Airport Security and he said "People are to be blame for this" Is it? One wonders!!! Rathar 'Wanders' !

-ilaxi

It's the IIFA Awards and I just had a glimpse on Television. Here's my fav - Sharukh Khan, who won the best male actor in a leading role award, gives his acceptance speech at the 2005 International Indian Film Academy Awards in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Saturday, June 11, 2005.



pic courtesy

Veer Zara swept with six Awards! One award was for for Music Director Madan Mohan. I recall the songs of this movie and they are well great numbers by Madan Mohanji who left this world to leave memories of his music through Veer Zara. His son, Sanjeev Kohli who re-created Madan Mohan's tunes for the film, paid a sentimental tribute to his father, who in spite of being a powerhouse of talent, never won a popular award during his lifetime.

Many more awards and you can read them on main site but for now, I would say, hey I play keyboards but can never set the song 'Tere liye hum bhi jiye....' coz I think the song is so emotionally sung and the music score is fantastic that its so hard to concentrate on the keys! Well, well, here's a pic of Abhishek and he's grabbed the supporting role award for Yuva:



pic courtesy

Of coz, Abraham gets the best villain and many more stars outshine. Enjoy Bollywood masala on Metro News!
- ilaxi

Just day before, our CM Narendrabhai Modi celebrated Gujarat Government 'Achievement' at the well known Rajpath Club. The event was organised to felicitate Narendra Modi and his Cabinet by Rajpath & Karnavati Club managed by Mr.Girish Dani & N.G.Patel respectively.



Now, the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, headed by Sonia Gandhi, has adjudged Narendra Modi’s Gujarat as the Number 1 state in economic freedom index.A study ‘Economic Freedom for States of India’ carried out by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies, the foundation’s think-tank, has come to this conclusion after analysing “economic freedom” in different states of India. The RGF report, released on May 21, describes Gujarat as a safe, peaceful state for business owing to low levels of economic offences and corruption, also praises the state’s decision-making. It puts Gujarat ahead of Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and Jharkhand in speedy police investigation.

At Rajpath lawns, hours after the Advani resignation, Narendrabhai maintained a studied silence on the Advani issue except that he was proud of Gujarat achievements and thanked his own team and people of gujarat who supported him. Spotted were the Industry big shots - Yeah, of coz me too;-)But well, two VHP Sadhus were spotted in front seats and I wonder what they were doing there! Now, known for a penchant for political mischief making, Narendra Modi who had earlier referred Sonia Gandhi as 'Italy ki Beti' thanked the Cong.President for bestowing laurels on his government for its good work and had fullsome praise. However,his speech had skipped unaware two sentences "Those people who criticize Modi Government had to give the credits and they realised this and gave the RGF Award" Well, well, I think Narendrabhai has a hard time all the time to show Gujarat Achievements and no wonder, Narendra Modi has proved excellence in governance. It's high time he makes less speech flaws inspite that he's great Orator, to brush off his bad image.

Now, I did hear somebody mention Narendrabhai as a unique combination of Loh Purush and Vikas Purush.One wonders, Can Modi inherit LKA's hardliner mantle? Advani has always brought good news for him, be it standing beside riots or recent rebel of visa issue. Let's wait and watch as I wish Narendrabhai Modi & his government 'All the Best'.

-ilaxi

June 5 and the Ministry of Environment & Forests (Govt.of India) announces the World Environment Day with Green Cities: Plan for the Planet! Gandhiji said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Hence, I guess with the poor air quality when approximately 2 million children under five, die each year from acute respiratory infections, calling for Green cities is a bright idea. Not only bright, a wise step! City folks are breathing in toxic air and as far as Ahmedabad is concerned, stop listening to the Meditation Gurus when they say "Take a Deep breadth-Inhale in, inhale out" - Just Don't coz its Pollution and more and more people are complaining of bronchials spasms, nasal blockages and eye burns and irritations! The population is on a rise and it is said nearly 60% of world's population will live in cities by 2030. More than one million people are moving to cities every week! At this point, Tulsi plants in my town are given free to mark the World Environment Day. Let's hope for green environment and join hands to make the world a better place to live by planting a tree and spreading the message to stop cutting trees.

-ilaxi

Recently in Hyderabad, at the National Round Table on “Lakshman Rekha for the News Media, Editor-in-chief of The Asian Age and Deccan Chronicle

Mr.MJ Akbar

revealed Seven Deadly Sins routinely committed by the Media:

Seven Sins:
* Media owners, journalists becoming players in game of business and politics
* Bias in various guises
* Pomposity of journalists
* Seriousness generating boredom in readers
* Triumph of trivia
* News on sale
* Ignorance

While television personality Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai mentioned that there is rampant insensitivity and trivialisation of issues which signalled the need for a Lakshman Rekha. He quipped that while editors are lobbying to get Rajya Sabha seats, marketing managers are making news decisions. The chairman of the Press Council of India, Justice J.N. Ray, said that the media had not only shied away from constituting a regulatory authority.

Now, what I feel is about 'Bias' - well,liberal Bias infuse bias reporting in network television and trigger hindrance to reporting facts. Issues ranging from homelessness to aids, reporters are going over the misinformation of pressure groups they favor, to the harm of honest reporting. Fairness, balanced and integrity disappeared with changing times in network television. There has been one-sided nature of reporting of the news coverage tilting to the left which is close minded and journalists honesty have become pawn to liberal opinion. Political correctness in network television creates a sensation ahead of the facts and enthusiasm of the reporters mis-fires the message, often misleading the viewers to create waves over the issue. An example is the Riots of Gujarat, the whole print and television media journalists focused on the one major issue and harp over the incidents to raise the heat of news reporting. Balance reporting fell out of gear and the news that shoot and create waves chart to the top and the biggest scoop story of the time would probably not be heard in the evening news. The bias really affect on how people view to see the world!

It's indeed true, as Mr. Akbar says that the seventh sin is ignorance which is strongly prevalent among the new generation of journalists! Awareness is Lacking most of the time!

- ilaxi

For the NRIs and Home loving Indians, a Petition is issued to Dr. Norlke,
Chairman - Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee,Stamp Development, U S Postal Service, Washington, DC by Indian American Citizen’s Council- Committee for Diwali Postage Stamp and written by Amitabh Sharma -"Issuance of US Postal Stamp on Diwali"

The Petition says: "Freedom of religion is a hallmark of United States of America." Commemorative stamps depicting festivals like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Eid are issued by the U.S. Postal Department.“Diwali” presents all of us with an opportunity to reflect on the many ways, the talent, the history and the traditions of the Indian people who have contributed to our national life and cultural heritage. President George W Bush, this year- even though he was traveling in Asia, made sure that “Diwali” was celebrated in The White House and he sent personal greetings and felicitations to the community on “Diwali”.

Now, here is a chance for all Indians to sign the Petition and feel honored if a Diwali stamp is issued.Diwali is an age-old culture of our country which teaches us to vanquish ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge.



Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore has truly said: The night is black Kindle the Lamp of LOVE with thy life and devotion.

- ilaxi

On a hot summer noon, tucked up on a sofa with the gaming devices, video games are a sure fire way to have 'Fun' Just the other day, Kajal told me that she will give me game cds to play on my computer and here, I find myself enjoying the car speed thrills n Doom - a long forgotten activity that again makes me jump up with joy n feel the car games thrill. And yeah, Doom has ever been my Fav! But than,let me say a secret, one got to know the

Cheat Codes

too!

Moms set for TV channel for the Cartoon Network or Pogo channel, but for those lucky to play games - be it a video game like 'Pepsi Man' on Playstation or a game of Doom, Quake, Omikron, Tomb Raider or Car games like Indy car racing, motocross madness or games like Carmaggedon with bad guys, violence & thrilling cars stomach churning - many many new everyday, Games are just Fun packed with Entertainment and Concentration.



Now this reminds me,

Maruti Suzuki Swift

, eye catching, compact car, catches its fair share of glances. The Swfit was born on the dusty combat grounds of the World Championship Rally that causes ripples as its soon-to-be-launched in town.



I guess the Black Beauty is gonna thrill the stylish guys but the Red Wine is a pick of the fair beauties! Well, here is a Hyundai Accent too if you like and my next car to drive if Bins buy it right away - the

Silver Streak

(click to see the colors roll)

Enjoy!

- ilaxi

Recently a Golden Gate University Law student and an attorney licenced in India was in the news limelight as he sued The Lost Coast Brewery in Humboldt for depicting Hindu Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, holding a beer in one of his four hands, and another in his trunk on its Indica India Pale Ale. He seeks at least $25,000 and his lawsuit mentions that $1 billion would be appropriate to compensate Hindus around the world." Dhir told the newspapers "It's a hate crime" as he's too emotionally hurt and offended for the brewery has defamed Hindus and caused emotional distress. The Lost Coast Brewery has removed the offending label from their Web site.Briar Busch, General Manager at Lost Coast, says the company "didn’t mean any degradation of the Hindu god". Finally, Lost Coast plans on producing a new label, primarily for reasons of aesthetic quality and performance.



Now such things do keep happenning around the world and as far as I remember, Ravi Adhikari a senior editor with Manhattan, New York City-based News India-Times (www.newsindia-times.com) reported in 28th July 2000 issue regarding the AHAD Press release protesting over sandels with Dieties. Hindus, who passed by the display window of a shoestore in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City saw footwear imprinted with the images of Shiva, Ganesha and Gayatri! My first web Homepage of Freesouls covered this info here then. AHAD, American Hindus against Defamation is coalition of major Hindu organizations in North America.

Gods depicted on shoes? This too is a great Insult to the Religion!



Even Jesus Christ is having trouble convincing US courts to let him keep his name! Surprized? Well this is not the messiah who is facing the problem but an American Business Owner in Washington,who adopted the name of the Christian God's son, some years ago. Jesus who wanted to express his love and respect for his religion is not willing to talk to the press this time! Don't believe it? Well, Sify news too says so!

- ilaxi

Mind is simply a complex machine, which moves from ‘fast forward’ to ‘slow motion’ and even popping into ‘pause’ mode at times. Igniting the creative spark is overflowing of potentialities within to enjoy work to achieve a fulfillment. Time flies and the creativity turns into work mode. If this work becomes slogging, there comes pause mode with a neutral gear. This is the still point when we find ourselves entering into a state of ‘Let go’ doing just nothing, no thoughts, no work or any creativity. It leads to experience existence, the nature and enjoying the state of paradise with awareness. The mind is rejuvenated and back again to explore work with creativity to ultimate flowering.

- ilaxi

Urban lifestyles is killing today's Younger Generation' - A lot of Stress and people hardly have time to breathe! Many a students seem to be facing net surfer stress syndrome as per the recent survey. It's during these times, the Essential Manager Series book 'Reduce Stress'By Tim Hindle becomes a Great Read!

Reduce Stress : Essential Managers
By Tim Hindle
Review by: ilaxi



How Stressed Are You? This is the first question arising in today's Tech times. World Health Organization has predicted that by 2020, depression will be the greatest burden of ill health in the developing world and will be the second largest cause of death and disability!!!! One wonders but sure this book has a great in-depth dose of Reducing Stress pills of info with analysis Quiz on Page 16 that actually lets one recognize existence of stress and later reducing it. In Analyzing the causes of Stress, society, the working world and daily life have changed almost beyond recognition in the past 50 years and these changes have contributed to a major increase in stress, says the author. Many factors add fuel to blown minds as we deal coping with daily life. The book has cool tips on Getting Organized in life itself, manage time, check the attitudinal traits, taking out time to relax, understanding personality types, building better relationships and check Health. Emotional despair is a major health disorder and so, before it's late, check those Stress flaws and learn to use mind power through Tim Hindle's book on 'Reducing Stress' - a Good Pick.

- ilaxi

Bins told me that I missed out updating on Mother's Day. Well, now I thought that it's like a herd mentality. When someone does something, the other adopts. Most of the kids site had Mother's Day feature but Kidsfreesouls - Nay, I did not miss coz the culture page already has the info on Mother's Day! I don't think that the kids need to be reminded every year to show love and care for moms. Today's generation is changing at a quick pace and they know much more than we use to know.A child is influenced with the supportive parent who can bring about the difference between the child’s success and failure. A parental encouragement is the greatest impact on the child. If you show love, you get love - If you care, You are cared for - All missing is little bit of Sacrifice, tolerance, somewhere, here and there!

Now, here are two great books to read and I am sure, you will at least gimme bouquets and no brickbats:-)Chicken Soup Soul series are all great inspirational gems.

Sometimes many parents become oversentimental about motherhood.Stories about maternal love, courage, devotion, and triumph can be immensely comforting and inspiring.You find all the heart warming stories of experiences - of moms who got their motherhood, who lost a child, seeing miracles happen, honoring grandmom wisdom and so on.All moms would love to be appreciated with a book like this one and gift other moms too!



From Chicken Soup for Woman's soul,there are so many Inspiring and touching tales that fills our hearts with emotion.



One wonders 'why' things happen as they shouldn't or 'How' do miracles change the course of our lives. There are moments in everybody's life where at a point you encounter obstacles, where your self esteem gets low, attitude differences opine or whatever be, awe-inspiring stories of this book glues you to stir your heart to be more wiser. It rekindles the spirits undoubtedly when we read the emotional narrations of others and wonder - We too come across lot of experiences in life. Should we not pen it down? Easy it may seem, needs inspirations like these stories to share alike tales. This book sure is a great 'light up spirits' book for woman, self inspirations you can say. Topics on Love, Attitude & self esteem, Special moments, Dreams, Truth & wisdom n more are widely covered which makes it a special read. I cherish this book and read n re-read at times.

- ilaxi

Spiderman and yeah, you think of Peter Parker. But hey, now you can quip the name 'Pavitr Prabhakar' - That's gonna be Indian Spiderman!



The Indian Spiderman will swing between three-wheeled motor rickshaws and scooters down crowded Indian streets in Mumbai to take on the evil Rakshasa, or demon.He's clad in a flowing dhoti,pointy shoes and a familiar red mask! He dreams of becoming a movie star. The source of his powers is a yogi, or an ascetic, not a radioactive spider, and his enemy is a business tycoon! This is thanks to Gotham Entertainment Group (GEG), based in Bangalore and New York, who has launched four issues of the comic in the United States and will introduce the first of the four-part series in India next month, in a deal with Marvel Enterprises Inc.

Now I remember the movie Spiderman 1 & 2. Peter Parker been a special choice and he's the one so thrilling to watch on a big screen. Here's a review if you missed the movie! Ya better watch it - its been one of my fav!



The return of Tobey Maguire with Spiderman 2 is thrill to watch on a big screen keeping high on adrenaline as well as emotions as the web slinger makes sure that justice must triump over vindictiveness. This reminds of many Comic characters and how they were created! Stan Lee created the cartoon character Spiderman 40 years ago over protests from his superiors at Marvel Comics. As far as I know, Now 79, Lee no longer works on the Spiderman comics. By inventing a nerdy Peter Parker and giving him a secret life as angst-ridden super hero, Lee brought new sophisticational and emotional depth to what had been considered a child's genre.This movie has a heart and technical artistry alongwith the subtle allusions to the 9/11 devastation, the imaginative set designs, the astounding computer generated stunts and crackerjack tempo that keeps one engrossed. The young new yorker Toby maguire may possess incredible powers but still can't declare his feelings to the love (kirsten Dunst) of his life. Although, she is engaged to be married to an astronaut, he's hopelessly tongue tied. And than a lunatic scientist (Alfred) equipped with lethal tentacles must be vanquished before it is too late. Save the city and somehow win the girl's heart form the double agenda of the always do-well Spiderman. A great movie to watch with the screen story co-written by the celebrated novelist Michael Chabon. A good entertainer 'Spiderman'

-ilaxi

Last post, I mentioned about Meditation. The urban lifestyle is heading for 'stressed generation' and this is a rising concern. I just heard a corporate meet lunch was turned from the spicy to the Salad platter. More people gearing for the Gym n Aerobics n above all, a rising trend for Meditation.This reminds of the Master - Osho Rajneeshji. I'd recommend a great Osho Meditation Read. Osho has ever been known as a Mystic, enlightened master who worldwide created a rebellion for the sake of man's freedom and meditation. Osho said "Meditation is not something new; you have come with it into the world. Mind is something new, meditation is your nature."



Meditation is an adventure itself. The book has notes to reader on how to use the book with a followed chapter on What is meditation. Osho has steps to powerful methods of awakening, Osho Meditative Therapies as:
1.Mystic Rose Meditation with his great logic and instructions for laughter and tears
2. The No mind Meditation with instructions to meditate, stages of gibberish or conscious craziness, witnessing and let go.
3. Guidelines for Born Again
4. Dancing as meditation
5. Laughing Meditation
6. Prayer Meditation
7. Dream mastery
Many more various meditative tips making one count the moments of awareness, making things simple as possible and witnessing - Meditation is your Master Card and Osho just instructs on the tricks of mind in this book. Watching with the Third Eye, Rising in Love, Laughter of Zen, Entering into death, Music as Meditation are some interesting reads in this Osho book leading to first and last freedom - Practical guide of Meditation.

-ilaxi

Four days off from the world wide web and its been a pleasant and wonderful experience for me to see the RKB (Rajiv K. Bajaj) Sahara show with the so serene and suave 'Shammi Kapoor'. I do have my own Inspirational Role model in Music and fond of Hindi & western movies. Therefore, slip off to be glued to my Television set and ban the net sometimes. Believe me, this is a great change for the net surfer stress syndrome!



Seeing an Interview was out of a different world coz Shammi Kapoor left an impression at the end of a show which really did leave a message for all of us to learn. He been cool and composed as he dig into the past memories of his life and as he spoke, he left the viewers to pass through all the moods - happy, thoughtful, dreamy, concerned, worried, sad, helpless, passionate, hopeful.....and so on....! RKB had the mixed bag of questions and I guess, this would be his memorable interview. Shammi Kapoor seemed an intelligent, well learned, practical and a god fearing person who passed through a lot of ups and downs, a person who experienced Life in every original form. His expressions left marks that any person would love to respect him and keep interacting for hours. And wasn't he the one who was used Mac and still does,who got a first car - a convertible Buick (second hand) and a person who sang romantic songs in movies - yet today, yeah, it's a dream for us too to see and believe that he is the same person! He talked of his guru whom he did not wish to meet yet circumstances made him see him and lo, he got clad in the saffron and rudraksh! I guess it's the Power of Meditation and we miss out these things with the urban lifestyles.




But then, I did hear someone mention that recently 'Urban lifestyles is killing today's Younger Generation' - A lot of Stress and people hardly have time to breathe! That's Life, maybe.

- ilaxi