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There have been some very well  researched study by Swami Parthasarathy to identify a suitable time of the day when studies are to be conducted . This knowledge has been passed down to us over centuries by the sages and rishis of India . Different times of the day are classified as Sattvik , Rajasik and Tamasik . Sattva – Transactive Rajas – Active Tamas – Inactive The time between 4am to 6am in a day is classified as Sattvik time also known as Brahma Muhurta.This is the best time to brood , contemplate and reflect. Sattva is the state of mind in equanimity, serenity, when a person remains poised , mature , contemplative and objective, detached from worldly involvement and excitement. After the sattvik time is over, Rajas rises to the surface while the other two remain dormant. Rajas predominates during the day from 6am to 4pm. And tamas is seen glaringly at night.Sensual indulgences and other irresponsible heedless activities flourish at night time. Even a talented

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system . We usually think of bacteria as something that causes diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad.  Probiotics  are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. ·      When you lose "good" bacteria in your body (like after you take antibiotics , for example), probiotics can help replace them. ·          They can lower the amount of "bad" bacteria in your system that can cause infections or other problems. ·          They can help balance your "good" and "bad" bacteria to keep your body working like it should. Many types of bacteria are classified as probiotics. They all have different benefits, but most come from two groups. Ask your doctor about which might best benefit you. Lactobacillus . This may be the most common probiotic. It’s the one you’

Summary courtesy James Clear  The Book in Three Sentences:  The only thing you have that nobody else has is control of your life. The hardest thing of all is to learn to love the journey, not the destination. Get a real life rather than frantically chasing the next level of success. Key Ideas:  This is a list of key ideas that I recorded while reading the book. These notes are informal and include quotes from the book as well as my own thoughts. The only thing you have that nobody else has is control of your life. You job, your day, your heart, your spirit. You are the only one in control of that. “Show up. Listen. Try to laugh.” “You cannot be really good at your work if your work is all you are.” “Get a life, a real life. Not a manic pursuit of the next promotion.” “Turn off your cell phone. Keep still. Be present.” “Get a life in which you are generous.” “All of us want to do well, but if we do not do good too then doing well will never be enough.” “Knowledge of our

refer www.bhagavad-gita.org for further details  Madhvacharya's Commentary The renunciation of the rewards of action recommended here is not the same as the acceptance of asceticism because of the statement that by renunciation of all dualities such as likes and dislikes, happiness and distress, success and failure are not sufficient in themselves if not accompanied by inner adoration of the Supreme Lord. This as well as austerities must be performed to qualify for th superior position of true sannyasa  or renunciation from worldly activities.. Even though renunciation appears superior due to absence of actions it is seen that ascetics also have activities prescribed for their order. Therefore there is no other  dharma  or path of eternal righteousness in the world superior to the order of  Tridandi Sannyasa  which can only be awarded to a Vaisnava brahmin intiated into one of the four authorised Vedic sampradayas by a spiritual master already established in sannyasa. Su

(Ch 4 verse 39)  I have been selecting the verses I found useful and the effective interpretations ,though for complete knowledge you will have to refer to bhagavad-gita.org  Kesava Kasmiri's Commentary One might speculate that if one can achieve purity of heart through the practice of karma yoga  or prescribed Vedic activities and hence acquire knowledge by this effort then what is the necessity for approaching a spiritual master as spoken of in verse thirty four? To lay this doubt to rest Lord Krishna specifically states who is qualified to receive spiritual knowledge. A person may acquire knowledge by themselves but here are presented all the qualities that are essential for such a person to succeed. The word sraddhavan  means a person who has faith. Faith is firmly believing. Believing is something that must have a source from where it believed in. Verily that source is the words of the spiritual master who reveals the inner meaning of the Vedic scriptures by exp

Possibly the most powerful verse from the Gita to be referred to before every meal Please visit bhagavad-gita.org whenever time permits Ramanuja's Commentary Here the word  brahmarpanam  means the paraphernalia used to offer oblations in yagna  or offering of worship to propitiate the Supreme Lord. All the accessories used in  yagna  are also considered to be  Brahman  or the spiritual substratum pervading all existence, along with the offerings of ghee and grain seeds, the fire they are offered through as well as the performer of the offering. Lord Krishna is explaining that everything used in  yagna  can be considered as part of the  Brahman . One who realises that the Brahman  or the spiritual substratum pervading all existence is actually abiding in all actions reaches the  Brahman  which is becoming cognisant of the spiritual substratum of reality underlying and pervading all existence. This is the consciousness of the actions from an aspirant for  moksa  or liberati

Some useful tips I received from my friend Donald Latuminha in Indonesia  Being productive without being busy has many benefits: You will have plenty of time for your loved ones. You will have time to keep upgrading yourself (e.g., by reading books). You will have time for your hobbies. You will have time to enjoy life. It’s a great way to live, isn’t it? So, how can we do that? How can we be productive without being busy? Here are some tips: 1. Invest time in clarity. To focus on the top 20% of activities, first you must  identify  what those activities are. Doing that requires clarity . You need to have clarity regarding your life purpose and priorities. Only then can you decide whether an activity is right for you or not. So  invest time in clarity . Make time every day to realign yourself with your purpose and priorities. 2. Be willing to let go of opportunities. One reason why many people become busy is that they aren’t willing to let go of opportuni