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గణేశ ధ్యానం – చిన్న సమస్యలకు పెద్ద పరిష్కారం

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అమ్మమ్మ – లలిత సంభాషణ లలిత: “అమ్మమ్మ, నా గోల్డ్ రింగ్ ఎక్కడో పెట్టాను… ఎంత వెతికినా కనబడటం లేదు. నువ్వూ చూస్తావా?” అమ్మమ్మ:“సరే అమ్మా, చూద్దాం. నువ్వు ఆ టేబుల్‌ పై ఉన్న పుస్తకాల దగ్గర చూడి, నేను ఈ బీరువా వైపు చూస్తాను.” ఇద్దరూ చాలాసేపు వెతికినా దొరకలేదు.అమ్మమ్మ అప్పుడు మెల్లగా చెప్పింది:“లలిత, ఒకసారి గణేశుడిని తలుచుకుని, మనసు ప్రశాంతంగా పెట్టుకుని మళ్లీ వెతుకు.” లలిత:“అమ్మమ్మ, గణేశుడిని తలుచుకుంటే నిజంగానే దొరుకుతుందా?” అమ్మమ్మ ముద్దుగా నవ్వుతూ:“నాకు ఎప్పట్నుంచో అలవాటు అమ్మా… ఏది దొరకకపోయినా గణనాథుడిని ధ్యానిస్తే మనసు సర్దిపోతుంది. ఆ ప్రశాంతతతో వెతికితే వెంటనే దొరికిపోతుంది.” లలిత కూడా ఓపికగా కూర్చొని గణేశుడిని తలుచుకుంది. తర్వాత హ్యాండ్‌బ్యాగ్‌ని మళ్లీ చూడగానే—రింగ్ అక్కడే ఉంది! లలిత:“అమ్మమ్మ! ఇక్కడే ఉంది! అంతసేపు కనిపించలేదు, ఇప్పుడు వెంటనే కనబడింది! ఇది ఎలా?” అమ్మమ్మ చెప్పిన చిన్న పురాణ కథ: పురాణాలలో గణేశుడి చిన్న కథ ఉంది చెప్తాను విను.... ఒకసారి వ్యాసమహర్షి మహాభారతం రచించడానికి సిద్ధమయ్యారు. అంత పెద్ద గ్రంథం వ్రాయడానికి ఎంతో శ్రద్ధ, ధ్యానం, సహనం ఉన్న దేవుడు కావాలి అనుకున్నారు.అప్పు...
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When Fear Comes, Durga Ma Stands Closer

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  A Mother–Toddler Conversation Mom: Amma whenever you feel sad, scared, or need help… Always pray to Goddess Durga. Toddler: “But Amma, you are here with me… then why do you always ask me to tell everything to Durga Ma?” Mom: My little one… I cannot stay with you every moment. But Durga Ma stays with you every second. Toddler: How Amma? Mom: see baby, when you go to school, you sit in your class and I stay at home, right? Even then — whether you call her or not — Durga Ma stands beside you, watching over you. Toddler: But how does she protect me? Mom: Let me tell you a small story from the Puranas.. Long ago, the world was troubled by an asura named Mahishasura . He was very powerful and troubled the devas. The gods prayed together for help. Their divine energies joined and formed Durga Ma , shining brighter than the sun. Riding her lion, she fought Mahishasura bravely. Mahishasura changed forms again and again — a buffalo, a lion, an elephant — but Durga Ma st...
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The Significance of Nose Pins & Mukuthi in Indian Culture: Tradition, Spirituality, and Ayurveda

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In Indian culture, jewelry is never just an accessory—it carries emotion, energy, history, and heritage. Among all ornaments, the nose pin or mukuthi holds a special place, symbolizing not only beauty but also divine femininity. We often see Durga Maa, Lalitha Devi, Goddess Lakshmi , and many other forms of Shakti adorned with a nose pin. This simple ornament reflects womanhood, elegance, and inner strength , making it one of the most meaningful adornments worn by women across India. Many ancient texts describe the nose as a powerful point of prana (life force). Wearing a nose pin is believed to attract positive vibrations and protect the wearer from negative influences , strengthening emotional and spiritual well-being. Ayurvedic Significance & Health Beliefs Ayurveda links every part of the body to specific energy channels. Nose piercing, especially on the left nostril , holds deep medicinal and energetic meaning: 1. Connection to Female Reproductive Health 2. Eases Men...
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Neem- Sarva roga nivarini

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Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree from India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia. Neem is used as natural medicine, fungicide, pesticide and fertilizer and so, it has attracted a considerable amount of international interest. Indian Ayurvedic texts have described the Neem tree by associating its remarkable healing properties from as far back as 5000 BC. Its leaves were first founded at the excavation of Mohanjo-Daro in the era of Australoid and Dravidian (2000 BC). Ayurvedic texts in Sanskrit describes neem as ‘Sarva roga nivarini’ – (the universal healer or curer of all ailments), ‘Arishtha’ (perfect, complete and imperishable) and ‘Nimba’ from the term ‘Nimbati Syasthyamdadati’ which means ‘to give good health’. Even today, rural Indians refer neem as their ‘village pharmacy”.  Almost every part of the Neem tree has been documented for some medicinal use. They are: Tonic and anti-periodic (root bark, stem bark, and young fruit), antiseptic and local stimulant (seed, oil...
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SoapNuts

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Soap nuts were the primary cleansing agents for bathing. Soap nuts are also known as soap berries,  Kumkudukaaya (Telugu), Reetha (Sanskrit/Hindi). Its scientific name is Sapindus, sap (soap) plus Indus (India). This nut was used not just in ancient India, but in ancient China as well. Its usage spread to Middle Asia and Europe, from India, hence the Latin name Sapindus. Soap nuts need to be boiled to soften them up and then crushed to squeeze out the essence. This essence is the cleanser. It has a strong, pungent odour. It is really a great and natural cleanser. Soap nuts are still used till date, at least in South India. They are sold in abundance, in local grocer shops (nowadays, even supermarkets have them). They are cheap, safe, artificial chemicals free and super effective in eliminating skin bacteria. You’ll literally have your skin squeaking after a bath. One word of caution though; they cause extreme burning irritation if they get into the eyes. So, keep your eyes safe, ti...
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Tulasi-plant of life

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Holy basil Which is commonly known as Tulasi- means  the incomparable one. As the name indicates no herbs can comparable with Tulasi with its huge benefits. Tulasi leaves and seeds are used in Ayurvedic medicines to relive stress, respiratory disorders, lung disesases, fever and cough. Tulasi leaves are also used as antibiotic.     In Hindu culture- Every individual day starts with Tulasi worship. It is considered as sacred plant in Hinduism.  Many Hindus have tulsi plants infront of their home, often in special pots.  The plant is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes.
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What is the reason behind lighting diya?? T oday we are having electrical lights but please think of the past. We dont have any electricity and the only way to get light is 'oil lamps'. Moreover people used to live in dark huts, so they need oil lamps not only night but also day time.   In sanskrit LIGHT symbolizes knowledge and DARK symbolizes Ignorance. In order to remove darkness we have to lit the LIGHT . So whenever initiating new things- people used to start with 'Lightening Diya' or 'Deeparadhana'                                           Why not light a bulb or tube light? That too would remove darkness.. But the traditional oil lamp has a further spiritual significance. The oil or ghee in the lamp symbolizes our negative tendencies and the wick, the ego. When lit by spiritual knowledge, the negatives get slowly exhausted and the ego too finally perishes. The fla...
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