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Mystery world of Dreams

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Srinivas Konda
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Dreams are the most amazing part of human life. No one has even seen a dream awake. The most imaginary world exists in dreams. Everyone has their definition of dream. We’re all captivated by our dreams, but most of us don’t really know what they stand for. The irony of the situation is that the rest of us can’t even recall our dreams.

Experts suggest that keeping a closer eye on your dreams can in fact help you improve your life.

This is what exactly when you go to sleep. In the first 90 minutes of sleep, you go through deepening stages ranging from light sleep to deep sleep. Upon entering REM sleep, heart rate and breathing become irregular eyes move rapidly and brain activity rises toward the same level as when you’re awake. That’s when you do about 80 percent of your active dreaming and when dreams are most dramatic. You’ll go through this sleep cycle three to five times during the night. During sleep the rest of the body essentially becomes paralyzed. It’s the nature’s way of making sure you don’t act out your dreams, whether it’s repeatedly kicking your spouse or jumping off the bed and hurting yourself. Dreams can help you tap into the emotional issues in your waking life. On the other, they’re also a way for your brain to catalog the events of the day.

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Dreams can be dangerous sometimes. Research suggests that up to 8 percent of adults suffer from chronic nightmares, like drowning or being chased, at least once a week. Most of them are caused by stress. Bad dreams are result of mind’s way of processing stress and figuring out how to deal with it in future. Dreams seems to be so real because your brain is just as active when you dream as when you’re awake. Some parts of the brain like the occipital lobe which processes images and the amygdala which regulates emotions are even more active when dreaming. This is why a dream can seem so vivid and evoke so much emotion that you wake up happy or sad.

Dream catcher at sunset
Dream catcher at sunset

It’s a false sense of familiarity created in your mind by previously glimpsing certain aspects of the object or situation. Your brain is just tricking you into thinking that you’ve seen it before. Anxiety is the most common emotion to experience while dreaming. It kind of feels like a nightmare but you feel more stressed than scared. These types of dreams could be due to either a childhood trauma that you have experienced in the past to a conflict that you’re dealing with in the present.

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Are really Marriages are made in Heaven

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Srinivas Konda
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People always refer marriage as a life time event that bond two people. They always refer that marriages are made in heaven. When told Marriages are made in Heaven few people don’t agree with it.

No Marriage is made in heaven rather happen on earth with a lot of work and expenditure. Marriages are rather made in heart and mind. The one made in the heart rust with time and the one made in the mind lack intimacy and the ones made in both heart and mind last. Heaven comes nowhere comes in it. Marriage is a book which initial chapters has a poetry and the remaining all are prose.

Two people to live together love is only not enough. It needs more than love to make a happy living of two unknown individuals. Love is definitely not enough for a successful marriage. If only love is enough for a relationship work most people wouldn’t have the problems with their marriage. Many seems to see marriage as a union in which both people have a hold on each other that strips away the others freedom. The truth is marriage does not mean the two of you are no longer free and one binds the other.

A lot of us think that marrying the one they love and imagine a life filled with endless romance, passion and closeness that will automatically always be there. A healthy marriage filled with love, passion and closeness is possible.

Lot of people with incompatible views get married with hope that once they are married things will get better. Truth is that nobody is exactly has the same views and that is not required in order to have a good relationship and marriage.

If a two successful people marry, their egos may collide in a fight that just can’t be won. When ego is lost limit is lost. You become infinite, kind, beautiful. Indifferent views always arises one or the other day.

A happy marriage is in the hands of both husband and wife. Romance has to be kept alive in a successful marriage. Should feel happiness in presence of one another. As the years go by, build shared experiences and find ways to add spice to your life. Never take the relationship for granted. Balance between work and family acknowledging that both contribute to one’s happiness and the strength of their relationship. Accept each other, without trying to change each other. The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated as is. Love is not just living own life, but also sharing it and this requires constant forgiveness. It’s making a million mistakes and turning them into learning experiences. Love is patience, optimism, and sometimes it’s a simple hug when there is nothing left to say.

Why you must write

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Abhay Sharma
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There are some moments in life when you just can’t say anything. Your throat is giggling but you can’t speak. Your palm is wet, but same …you can’t speak. Your inner soul is threatening you with the fact that if you will not say now then you will be losing this, but as usual you can’t do it. Than just after this, your brain and heart speak together that you should write. You should just pick up a pen and a paper and just write. Yes it will take a little bit of time but just write. Just put all your heart on that paper. Don’t be in your circle of comfort. Hold that pen and come in your circle of courage. It will give you immense pleasure. And then you start writing.

Now the basic question arises. Why you should write? Benefits of writing go beyond our imagination and vocabulary. No matter what the quality you propose for your writing, what topic you choose, eventually it increases you mental and psychological strength. When you start writing about you emotional upheavals, you can evaluate your own life. Writing expresses who you are as an individual or as a human. It is portable and permanent yet reliable. It helps you move easily among facts, inferences and ideas of your own and copied. Waiting until you know precisely what it is you want to say or to begin writing is low-productivity, writing strategy. You must write in order to learn what it is you want to say, no matter how much you are confident about yourself when you start. Then, of course, the writing must be revised with mind. The main difference between verbal and written communication is that you may not have words to say something but while writing you can end that hesitation. Writing is the most promising and appreciable mode of communication. What you think, you feel, you observe, all that you can write.

Most of people  who starts writing has a common phobia and that irrational and overwhelming phobia of writing is called graphophobia.  People often doubt their ability to write or they even fear that would it be possible for completing the writing. This may be due to lack of self esteem in you or you have lack of ideas. But believe it or not ,  you are not the one who is suffering from this. Worrying that the writing you are doing is unimportant or thinking that what would be the audiences’ feedback is a fast track to derailing your own productivity. Just do it. By allowing ourselves and forcing ourselves, to produce writing that we know will not make it into a final product is very essential for our own efficiency. Actually Writing is an act that denies to expect efficiency  and productivity  .We make new connections, learn to express what we want to say, even make new discoveries, generate new ideas.

A very often heard line from our elders is “think before you say”. But the same thing is not necessarily applicable for writing. You can write anything. Yes of course think before you show it to anyone.  But writing is not bounded by showing. Through writing you can express. Either you express it to you or anybody else. But you can express. The writing you produce may even not be published to public or a specific, but that process is essential for the production of knowledge, no matter what our ideas are,  no matter what form our writing takes.

Kolli Hills: Tamil Nadu’s Best-Kept Secret for Nature Lovers

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Srinivas Konda
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Getting bored over the weekend. Wanted to visit new places. If you are in Bangalore then a bike ride to Kolli hills will fill enthusiasm and excitement over the weekend. Kolli Hills is also referred as “70 hairpin bends”, yes you read it correctly, 70 hairpin bends are what you need to negotiate through to reach Kolli Hills, which grimly translates into ‘Mountains of Death.’ Kolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a tall hill range located in central Tamilnadu in the namakkal district. This little known hill station nestled in the Eastern Ghats 1300 meters above sea level. This is an unexplored and mostly unpolluted destination hasn’t yet been overrun by tourists.

From Bengaluru, NH-7 till Salem turn off towards Rasipuram and then head towards Senthamangalam. From here it is only 30 km to Semmedu the top of Kolli Hills. The biggest excitement on the road and no surprises that the bends all over the travel ever gone through, a lot of curves on one stretch. All 70 of these curves are packed into one heady 30 km stretch which means a turn for every 200 meters an experience.

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After the winding and thoroughly enjoyable ride reach Semmedu a place filled with coffee, pepper plantations and paddy fields. Its greenery all over the place. Two viewpoints one at Seekuparai and other at Selur Nadu are being developed to encourage tourism. With just a couple of shops, tea-stalls and a few lodging options, Semmedu is not a big attraction for visitors that rests on the Seekuparai viewpoint and the Agaya Gangai waterfalls. Agaya Gangai is the famous waterfall situated near the Arappaleeswarar temple. Agaya Gangai is a worth visiting waterfall which sprays water on visitors as far as 200 feet away from the cascade. The government maintains a pineapple research in a huge farm where hybrid varieties are created. A wide variety of medicinal plants grown on these mountains. The government holds a tourism festival in August.

Route Bengaluru ->  Salem -> Rasipuram -> Senthamangalam -> Kolli Hills

Must-Visit Attractions

  1. Arapaleeswarar Temple
    A centuries-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Arapaleeswarar Temple is an important pilgrimage site. Believed to have been built during the Sangam period, the temple is not just a religious landmark but also a place where history and spirituality merge beautifully.
  2. Agaya Gangai Waterfalls
    One of the most mesmerizing waterfalls in Tamil Nadu, Agaya Gangai cascades from a height of around 300 feet, creating a spectacular sight. A trek down to the falls is an adventure in itself, but the breathtaking view and refreshing mist make every step worth it.
  3. Tampcol Medicinal Farm
    Kolli Hills is known for its rich biodiversity, including rare medicinal plants used in traditional Siddha medicine. The Tampcol Medicinal Farm showcases various herbs and their healing properties, offering insights into the ancient medical practices of the region.
  4. Seekuparai and Selur Nadu Viewpoints
    If you love scenic views, these viewpoints offer panoramic vistas of the surrounding valleys, blanketed in mist. Watching the sunrise or sunset from these spots is an experience that lingers in memory.

Other places worth visiting at Kolli hills include Masila water falls, Selur Nadu and the botanical garden. The serene natural beauty of these Hills lies relatively undiscovered which makes it an amazing weekend getaway. Kolli Hills has been the top choice for bikers, nature lovers,  trekking clubs, and meditation practitioners among hill stations in Tamil Nadu.

A Haven for Adventure Enthusiasts

Kolli Hills is a dream come true for trekkers and adventure lovers. Several trekking trails lead to hidden waterfalls, caves, and viewpoints. Cycling along the winding mountain roads is another thrilling experience, with the cool breeze and scenic beauty making the ride unforgettable.

For those who enjoy exploring beyond the beaten path, a visit to the eerie Ghost Caves (Kolli Pavai Caves), steeped in local legends, is sure to add an element of mystery to the journey.

Local Culture & Cuisine

The people of Kolli Hills, primarily belonging to the Malayali tribal community, have preserved their traditions and way of life for generations. Their simple yet vibrant culture is reflected in their festivals, music, and dance.

A trip to Kolli Hills is incomplete without tasting the local cuisine, which includes dishes made from millets, organic vegetables, and wild honey. “Kolli Hills Jackfruit” is particularly famous for its sweetness and rich flavor.

The Perfect Getaway

Unlike commercialized hill stations, Kolli Hills offers an authentic and peaceful retreat. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in nature, seek spiritual solace, or embark on an adventurous trek, this hidden paradise has something for everyone.

Herbal Cures For Asthma – Bronkill

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priti sukla
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It’s a miracle treatment to have a medicine to cure Asthma, but still many suffer from Asthma. Asthma is a disease which can range from minor to severe conditions which varies from person to person. Asthma is a increasing problems influencing around 300 million people around the world. It is a chronic conditions characterized by inflammation of airways.  

Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which the airways get blocked or narrowed casing breathing trouble. Bronkill is a certified company in the field of herbal and Unani product. Bronkill is an herbal capsule which is a combination of 12 herbs which consists of natural ingredients. If one is looking out for a natural, effective and safe treatment of Asthma then Bronkill capsule are the one which can be consumed and cure it naturally. This remedy is effective regardless of age or severity.

Many environmental factors are associated in causing Asthma which can be in the form of allergies, pollutions tobacco and smoke. Symptoms of Asthma are shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, coughing, less air flow. Bronkill capsule helps in addressing the root causes of asthma by drying the lungs and free the voice more freely. Bronkill capsule helps to extend the respiratory tract making easy to breathe.

Bronkill Capsule is a safe herbal formula. A combination of 12 herbs and natural ingredients in a specific composition has been formulated. It is qualified herbal formulation for asthma. Bronkill capsules are the finest natural composition for asthma. It does not have any side effects after the consumption. The precise blend of herbs forms a powerful and effective combination which helps in boosting up the lung activities. With 5 days of intake of Bronkill capsules one will find the diminishing of breathing and choking. It reduces swelling in the airways and treats coughing and swelling related to asthma. Bronkill gives you immediate relief once consumed in a right manner. It is an 100% natural herbal supplement.

Following are the benefits of Bronkill capsule:

  • Helps in maintain of easy breathing
  • Dilates small and large airways
  • Enhances immunity
  • Safely support respiratory system
  • Reduces Asthma attacks
  • Prevents from Hyper sensitivity reaction.

Natural asthma treatment prevents asthma attacks and work by reducing swelling and mucus production in airways. Bronkill capsule relaxes airways and make it easier to breathe and helps to live a normal life. This natural asthma treatment by the consumption of Bronkill capsules have brought miracles for the people who suffer from Asthma.

Protect yourself from Cyber Attack

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Srinivas Konda
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Protect yourself from Cyber Attack

The number of users of internet has increasing day to day. People prefer to do all their works through internet, it saves their time and effort and everything can be done with in no time. Making payments, Shopping, Getting relevant information, Jobs, Business everything over internet. As many people tend to use internet for their personal and professional uses, cybercrimes has also increased. Many organizations, lot of people has become victims of cybercrime. Security breach has always been a problem with internet.

Anyone can access any data until and unless you have some techniques to keep it protected or keep it save from public access. Hackers are emerging more of a threat than ever before. If there is any security breach then these hackers take control of the servers and access the data which will cost huge loss to the organizations. While cyber-attacks are on the rise, there is always possibility that it could be a result of certain mistakes that organizations commonly make leaving millions of dollars and data at risk.

About 86% of organizations from around the world had faced exploits of some aspect of their systems within a one year period. The Australia Signals Directorate (ASD) , this is one of the government intelligence agencies that provides some basic tips that will keep safe your digital life and business from getting hacked.

It also estimates that adhering quick tips to protect yourself from cyber-attack. These Mitigation Strategies would prevent at least 85% of targeted Cyber-attacks. Cybercrimes can never be reduced to zero but there are ways to minimize them and wise treatments that can make risk manageable. It is important that organizations, particularly the risk management functions, need a thorough understanding of risks as well as the practical tools and techniques available to address them. ASD also estimates that majority of attacks are not very sophisticated and can be prevented by simple strategies.

Patching

Patching always help to prevent most of the cybercrimes. Upgrading your security soft wares from time to time provides better security of data. Update your software, system and phone because updating will help in fixing known vulnerabilities.

Whitelisting

Whitelisting is a powerful network tool. Whitelisting limits use with a ‘deny by default’ approach so that only approved files or particular applications can be installed. With a huge increase in the volume of viruses and other forms of intrusion that causes security breaches it isn’t easy anymore for traditional antivirus products to keep virus up to date. Hence whitelisting feature is much more secure as it allows only pre-approved applications.

 

Restricted Access

It’s always advisable not to provide access to all .Restricting the access to particular levels helps in reducing the cybercrimes. It means simply restricting vulnerabilities. Make sure that password is super strong. Avoid mixing official work data with your home businesses or having separate computers for work and home to avoid giving administrative privileges to your default account.

Indian scientists solve a century old light puzzle

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Srinivas Konda
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Indian scientists once again proved their worth in the field of science. Indian scientists have proved to the world that they are rich in technology with the success of Mars Orbiter Mission. Two Indian scientists have cracked the light puzzle that remained unsolved since centuries.

This started early 20th century since the scientists Max Abraham and Hermann Minkowski came up with contradicting equations that both seemed to be supported by contradicting experimental data, the controversy has extended without a solution as equipment failed to be sensitive enough to detect the light induced tiny deformations at the interface between water and air. Does the momentum of light increase or decrease when it passes through a material/medium? This question, which formed the crux of a debate between these two German physicists.

Using an experimental set-up researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali. Dr. Kamal Singh of IISER Mohali and his PhD student Gopal Verma used an indigenous experimental set-up to calculate the bulge in the water particle due to the collision of photon beam. Both of them have achieved a breakthrough that shows that Minkowski was right and proved that the light gains momentum as it enters another medium.

The simple setup involved a shining laser on a water drop to study the chain of events. The Helium-Neon laser was incident at the Total Internal Reflection (TIR) it’s a critical angle where all the light is reflected like a mirror. The probe laser produces high-contrast Newton’s ring, the concentric circles of light and dark on the water drop. The modulation of these fringes allowed the scientists to observe bulges on surface of heights lesser than 5 nanometer precision. On conducting the experiment at different angles that are close to Total Internal reflection the water surface was found to be bent upwards due to the pressure exerted by the photon beam and spread to 100 times beyond the area of the pumped laser. The analysis shows that the light particles actually gained momentum.

Kamal P. Singh, an IISER scientist who co-authored the paper with his colleague Gopal Verma says that their experiment validates the century old Minkowski theory near Total Internal reflection. This is very sensitive technique and has wide applications .It can be used to precisely measure properties of light non-invasively. Apart from solving a century-old problem light puzzle, the equipment designed can aide in developing better biosensors, lab-on-chip devices, easily reconfigurable lenses and molecular imaging tools.

career in choreography

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Dancing is a great way to showcase one’s emotions, especially in India. So many forms of dance are out there like classical,folk,hip hop,salsa and the list goes on and on. If everyone is so crazy about dancing then why not make a career in choreography.

But being a choreographer is not that easy as it sounds to be.

  • Qualities To Become A Choreographer

There is a proper set of skills that you need to possess in order to become a successful dance guru.

First and foremost you must have a good sense of rhythm. Good posture and fit body are as important as good sense of rhythm is. Physical stamina is also an important factor.

you must be able to work under pressure and in odd hours. Choreography is not a regular nine to five job,do not expect it to be a predictable job. You must be able to adapt yourself according to the flexibility of working conditions.

Expertise in your dance forte is very crucial. You will not attain the desired heights if you are just a mediocre at your dance style.

Apart from the talent one must have absolute passion for it. We all know that the story behind every successful choreographer is filled with passion and struggle.

Duties Of A choreographer

Choreographer has to take care of the following-

  • Keeping Pace with new dancing forms and trends. The term choreography literally means dance-writing. You will have to create your own dance form or add your very own flavor to the existing dance form.
  • Rehearsing the dance movement until perfection. Choreographer should be flawless with their dance movements.
  • Deciding proper costumes according to the theme of performance is also concluded as the choreographer’s duty.

 

  • Cautions

Injuries are deeply associated with dance. Injuries among dancers are very common. You have to keep all those softy softy tantrums aside.

  • Work Fields

Choreography is sub-divided into many fields. Take a look at some of the popular ones.

  • Film choreography

Film choreography is most sought after field. The ultimate goal of almost every dance guru is to make the Bollywood Actors dance on their fingers.

  • Stage choreography

Here, you have to compose a sequence of dance steps for stage performances. Stage performance can be of many types such as theatrical, award functions etc.

  • Wedding choreography

India is well known for its big fat weddings. And it’s love for the larger than life function arrangements is not hidden from anyone. We celebrate relationships through weddings.

Earlier, a Sangeet function used to be just gathering of all the ladies from family, relatives and neighborhood. But now, the picture has changed. The Sangeet has become as elaborate as the wedding day itself. people start rehearsing their dance moves much before the big day. So, wedding choreography alone has a big chunk of career prospect in dancing.

  • Training

Although, dance is something gifted naturally by God to a few people. But, proper dance training from a good dance academy is always a plus point.

 

Knowing Guru Nanak Gurupurab

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priti sukla
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Also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Jayanti, Sri Guru Nanak Gurupurab marks the birthday of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. It’s one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism. Not only Sikhs, but Hindus and other followers of Guru Nanak’s philosophy also celebrate this festival with equal zeal.

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Shri Guru Nanak dev

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Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. His birthday falls on Kartik Puranmashi, the full-moon day which occurs on different dates each year from October-November in the month of Katak. He set up a spiritual, social, political platform based on good human values. He travelled to several places to preach his message of God, who, according to his teachings, is one and eternal and dwells in everyone.

 Guru Nanak was born on April 15, 1469 in the present day Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan. He was born to Kalyan Chand Das Bedi and Mata Tripta. Both of them were Hindus and belonged to the merchant caste. In 1475, when his elder sister Bebe Nanaki was married and moved to Sultanpur, he followed her to Sultanpur to live with her and her husband. At around 16, he worked for Nanaki’s employer Daulat Khan Lodi. As the Puratan Janam Sakhi suggests, this was the formative time for him.

 Nanak began showing interest in spirituality and divine subjects at the tender age of five. At seven, when his father enrolled him to the village school as per the custom, he astonished the teacher by describing the symbolism of the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, which resembles ‘1’. Nanak described this was to denote the oneness of God.

 On September 24, 1487, Nanak married Mata Sulakkhani, daughter of Mul Chand and Chando Rani in the town of Batala. He had two children. First was Sri Chand, who later was enlightened by Nanak and went on to lay the foundation of the Udasi sect, and the second was Lakhmi Chand.

 Bebe Nanaki and Rai Bular, the local landlord were the first people to recognize Nanak’s divine qualities. It was because of their encouragement and constant support that Nanak began to travel. According to Sikh tradition, at the age of 30, he had a vision. His clothes were found on the bank of the Kali Bein, a local stream, after he failed to return from his ablutions. People assumed he had drowned in the river. Even after Daulat Khan had the river dragged, no body was found. After three days of disappearance, Nanak reappeared and stayed silent. Next day, he pronounced: “There is neither Hindu, nor Mussulman (Muslim), but only man. So whose path shall I follow? I shall follow God’s path. God is neither Hindu nor Mussulman and the path I follow is God’s.” He also said that he had been taken to the court of God where he was offered Amrit to drink.

When Rai Bular learnt that Nanak had divine qualities, he persuaded Nanak’s father to put him in a school where he could get divine teachings and spiritualism.

 Sikhism believes in preaching kindness, love, peace instead of hatred, revenge, jealousy. It is one of the most recently formed religions of the world. Followers of Sikhism, the Sikhs, follow teachings of Guru Granth Sahib, which is worshipped as the Supreme Authority of Sikhism and is considered the eleventh and the final guru of Sikhism. Its pages are called angas (organs).

 Nanak describes his teachings in the Guru Granth Sahib. Through popular tradition, Nanak’s teaching is understood to be practised in three ways:

 

Vand Chakko: Sharing with others, helping those with less who are in need

 

Kirat Karo: Earning a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud

 

Naam Japna: Meditating on the name of God to control the five weaknesses of the human personality.

Nanak put the greatest emphasis on the worship of the Word of God (Naam Japna). One should follow the direction of awakened individuals (Gurmukh or God willed) rather than the mind (state of Manmukh- being led by self will)- the latter being perilous and leading only to frustration.

Reforms that occurred in the institution and both Godhead and Devotion, are seen as transcending any religious consideration or divide, as God is not separate from any individual.

 Nanak’s teachings are followed widely and are read by the people of all the religions alike. Sikhs are seen helping people in need whenever any calamity occurs in any part of the world. This is because of Nanak’s teachings to help everyone without asking anything in return. It is for the same reason that Sikhs are seen sweeping, washing dishes and serving the food at the Golden Temple. That sight itself inspires us and tells that no one is big or small, everyone is equal in the eyes of God.

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