Vaikunda Ekaadhasi

forwarded by Mr. Bhaskaran Sivaraman

Hemalatha said...

WOW ! Wonderful ! Thanks and Regards

December 22, 2010 12:01 AM

sury said...
great!
subbu rathinam
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December 22, 2010 5:08 PM

Why you are not losing weight?

 
You are assiduously following a low calorie diet and sticking to your exercise regime, and yet the weight and shape you want to achieve seems a distant dream. Few things can get as frustrating as this.

You can stop this from happening to you if you are aware of some common mistakes that people make while trying to lose weight.

If you are not happy with your progress, something is definitely going wrong. Read on to see what it could possibly be.

Are your goals reasonable?
The most frequent mistake that ardent dieters make is to set unrealistic goals. If you are not satisfied with the rate at which you are losing, reassess your expectations.

If you want to shed ten kilos in a couple of weeks, you are setting the stage for frustration. Not only is it unreasonable to expect such kind of weight loss, it is not possible to do so in a healthy way.

Aim to lose half to one kilo per week. Remember that when it comes to losing weight, the slow and steady win the race.

Is your body in starvation mode?
In order to lose weight real fast, you have started skipping meals and eating as little as you can.
If you answer yes to this, your body has in all likelihood gone into the "starvation mode", which is the physiological response to very low calorie intake.

In simple words, it means that your body feels that it needs to burn fewer calories because it is not getting much of them. The result is a reduced metabolic rate, which translates into you not losing weight in spite of eating too little.

Mostly, this is likely to happen if you take fewer than 1200 Calories a day. The solution is to keep your metabolic rate up by having five to six small meals a day.

Are you underestimating portion sizes?
Your diet chart says two medium size chapatis, a small bowl of rice, a serving of meat and you have every intention to follow it religiously. The problem is that your dietitian's and your understanding of a small bowl and medium size can differ considerably and your diet plan can go for a toss.

It is a good idea to ask for more clear reccommendations. Be careful with high calorie items such as nuts, which are good for health, but as little as ten grams of these can have almost sixty calories.

Are you dehydrated?

A seemingly small thing such as not drinking enough water can retard the rate at which you lose weight. The reason is that our body needs water to burn calories.

When you are dehydrated, your metabolism slows down, which effectively means fewer calories burnt per day. Try to drink eight or more glasses of water everyday to keep your metabolic rate up.


Are you too much into "low fat"?
Attractive "fat-free" labels can encourage you to buy (and consume) large portions of foods that are quite high in calories.

Fat free does not mean calorie free. Look carefully at nutrition label when buying fat-free stuff.
In fact, some dietitians suggest that having a small portion of the regular food is better than a large portion of the fat free version, because it makes you feel more satisfied.

Are you losing track of mindless bites?
Seemingly small bites, such as a cookie you picked with tea at the neighbour's or your child's leftover pastry can have more than twenty five calories.

Four to five such bites a day can easily go unnoticed and make you feel that you are failing to lose weight inspite of following your diet.

Avoid putting anything in your mouth mindlessly. Its not worth it, because you do not appreciate what you eat and you end up consuming calories that you just do not want.

You tend to give up after few slip ups?
Okay, so you have not been entirely sincere with your weight loss program. A vacation memorable for its rich meals, three weeks of not seeing the treadmill, and few ice-cream tubs polished off can leave you feeling guilty and defeated.

Thinking that you do not have the kind of determination that it takes to lose weight, you entirely give up on your diet plan and exercise. This is the biggest mistake that you can make.

Losing weight and keeping it off is a long term goal, which means that some slip ups along the road are to be expected.

What will determine your success is how soon you get back on track after deviating for a while. If you eat healthy and exercise on most days, you will become and stay fit, in spite of the occasional slip ups.
sury said...
Honestly, I do not know whether you have in mind any particular age group among the female species. However, let me add the weight should always be considered along with BMI - body mass index.If the weight is evenly distributed in the body, I do not know why one should be over conscious and allergic about weighing a few more kilos than the average weight of same age group men or women.
Apart from this, we should always remember that we eat to live. For most of the time, in my younger ages, I lived the other way. I thought I lived to eat.
subbu rathinam.
today maharajapuram santhanam at
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happy new year to you and your family members.

December 22, 2010 7:27 PM

16 Historical Photos

If you find it difficult to read the matter along with the photo please zoom it and read and they are very interesting. Do not miss it.




































Received from Mr. Ravi Shyam, Bombay

Sacred chants of Lord Shiva

1. http://www.mediafire.com/?d6k0midq3ahfd7f Shiva Manas Puja 
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?mi0h551uineslbb Bhavanyaashtakam  
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?sbwg15j9wzk1xat Shivoham  
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?fuugozd016xcu3w Aathmaashtakam  
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?lbeqvxf0618rvgo Lingaashtakam 
6. http://www.mediafire.com/?ne8qek971z8q5hg Om Namashivaaya

Hemalatha said...

Thanks a lot Sir. Regards

December 22, 2010 12:04 AM

 c said...

I do thank you for these beautiful chants.
PRAISE TO LORD SHIVA !

July 31, 2011 6:57 PM

Concert - T. S. Kalyanaraman

Download 01_shivatraya_nATa_swarna_venkatesa_dikshit.mp3
Download 02_kAyArOhaNEsham_bhaja_karnATakadEvagAndhAri_m.dIkshitar.mp3
Download 03_vAsudEvayani_veDalina_kalyANi_tyAgarAja.mp3
Download 04_jananI_ninnuvinA_rItigauLa_subbarAya_shAstri.mp3
Download 05_manavi_nAlakinca_rAdaTE_naLinakAnti_tyAgarAja.mp3
Download 06_yArO_ivar_yArO_bhairavi_aruNAcala_kavi.mp3
Download 07_rAgam_tAnam_pallavi_mAND.mp3
Download 08_aaj_aye_mishra_pahadi_composer.mp3
Download 09_annayum_raga_composer.mp3
Download 10_krishna_mukunda_raga_composer.mp3
Download 11_karpakamE_kaDaikkaN_madhyamAvati_pApanAsam_sivan.mp3
Download 12_thullumada_hamsAnandi_tirupugaz_arunagirinadar.mp3
Download 13_nI_nAma_rUpamulaku_nitya_saurAshtram_tyAgarAja.mp3

Starting right now, work on adopting the mind set that you're a huge stakeholder in the success of your organization. Fact is, you really are one.

Hats off to you Sachin !

This photo is the one when Sachin hit his 1st century

Sachin Tendulkar saved the Old Trafford Test for India in 1990 with an unbeaten 119 in the final innings. At 17 years and 112 days, he was only a month older than Mushtaq Mohammad was when he had become Test cricket's youngest centurion. Wisden noted: "He looked the embodiment of India's famous opener, Gavaskar, and indeed was wearing a pair of his pads."

Below is the photo when he completed his 50th century. If you want to see the photos of his each century, with comments please click this LINK

Hemalatha said...

Dear Sir, Thanks for your immediate post on Sachin's landmark and providing the link covering his journey to today's achievement. Regards

December 19, 2010 10:53 PM

Thiruvaasagam

1. http://www.mediafire.com/?8mv0swu8i2q0u9f Siva puranam  
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?o9n1s54dkds2vnz Keerthi thiru agaval 
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?sxzr3owmmc73f9s Thiru Aanda pagudhi 
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?4v6n1czvlc3xv74 Potri thiru agaval  
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?b7zcjo5ks97043c Thiru sadhagam Mei unarndhaal 
6. http://www.mediafire.com/?bep1iee7sg7b6b5 Thiru sathagam arivuruthal 
7. http://www.mediafire.com/?k89felqbh0zh88l Thiru sathagam Chuttaruthal 
8. http://www.mediafire.com/?uebu89imtuxb0oc Thiru sathagam Aathmasudhdhi 
9. http://www.mediafire.com/?kfg24g4i3h3hczh Thiru sathagam Kaimmaaru koduthal 
10. http://www.mediafire.com/?9ja0s0ai5gk2r8k Thiru sathagam Anuboga suthi 
11. http://www.mediafire.com/?qovc5am00pf3x8d Thirusathagam Karuneeyathu 
12. http://www.mediafire.com/?ip9u0fh869my4z7 Thiru sathagam Anandhathu Azhundhal 
13. http://www.mediafire.com/?e0an64t20wj44j9 Thiru sathagam Aanandha paravasam 
14. http://www.mediafire.com/?ga15gb0vijntx5q Thiru sadhagam Aanadha deepam 
15. http://www.mediafire.com/?c8lnlsojwm5n2d4 Neeththal vinnappam 
16. http://www.mediafire.com/?m110sac0v91hvd4 Thiruvenbaavai 
17. http://www.mediafire.com/?wwtc1ny7aef1sk8 Thiru ammanai  
18. http://www.mediafire.com/?u33ruxly2luu0yn Thirupporsunnam 
19. http://www.mediafire.com/?5a4ppesned46y59 Thirukkothumbi 
20. http://www.mediafire.com/?w2u44145ccjv7tp Thiruthellenam 
21. http://www.mediafire.com/?nunpzhexgawph8r Thruchazhal 
22. http://www.mediafire.com/?e8tqvv1egeglemf Thiruppovalli  
23. http://www.mediafire.com/?xtq7bj8ahyb72vb Thiru undhiyar  
24. http://www.mediafire.com/?vg509htn8r9b6zj Thiru thulnokkam  
25. http://www.mediafire.com/?4jx8421z5y9al9l Thirupponnoosal 
26. http://www.mediafire.com/?7kp11k2761s6ezb Annai paththu 
27. http://www.mediafire.com/?gvbynodn4m1ccfi Kuyil paththu 
28. http://www.mediafire.com/?7umnpgvnyllz293 Thiruthasangam
29. http://www.mediafire.com/?9cc2pouqovn2dqs Thiruppalli ezhuchi 
30. http://www.mediafire.com/?ec82i6k3jwm9br2 Koil mootha thirupadhigam 
31. http://www.mediafire.com/?7k9zbf8arlfjmqv Koil thiruppadhigam 
32. http://www.mediafire.com/?o613tdp8pjetpt9 Sethila paththu  
33. http://www.mediafire.com/?2sddd902tqhg2sv Adaikala paththu  
34. http://www.mediafire.com/?a4a0ap500tttndo Aasai paththu  
35. http://www.mediafire.com/?dvfvqbiakr9ompp Adhisaya paththu 
36. http://www.mediafire.com/?50itgtce3fmn7mb Punarchi paththu 
37. http://www.mediafire.com/?10ir3dzb35cxf8x Vaazha paththu 
38. http://www.mediafire.com/?f3k96l5jvrqqpcs Arut paththu  
39. http://www.mediafire.com/?964du7dmi1p9517 Thirukazhukundra padhigam 
40. http://www.mediafire.com/?xn5daccgjr4bmcc Kanda paththu  
41. http://www.mediafire.com/?ztxh7mu5tn458pb Praarthanai paththu  
42. http://www.mediafire.com/?9bybms9otezj0e7 Kuzhaitha paththu  
43. http://www.mediafire.com/?mnfrfeinqix7r4f Uyurunni paththu 
44. http://www.mediafire.com/?iyrou68di3xbdbh Acha paththu  
45. http://www.mediafire.com/?5i3x8m3ha76ihn1 Thiru pandi padhigam 
46. http://www.mediafire.com/?9nba5wo2oh6zavo Pididtha paththu 
47. http://www.mediafire.com/?u6w86curaabdiw0 Thiruvesaruvu  
48. http://www.mediafire.com/?bnd8fo5pnwbk70b Thiru pulambal 
49. http://www.mediafire.com/?ouita4zi6lbwtkn Kulap paththu 
50. http://www.mediafire.com/?69w22jmxn522qng Arpudha paththu 
51. http://www.mediafire.com/?o8wbfnmzgcdf8d8 Chenni paththu 
52. http://www.mediafire.com/?wtjj1v4ukurudwr Thiru vaarthai 
53. http://www.mediafire.com/?si59zvuoz12hswf Enna pathigam 
54. http://www.mediafire.com/?16lcc6pd89c35c3 Yaathirai paththu 
55. http://www.mediafire.com/?o44bhgofyblrru2 Thiru padai ezhuchi 
56. http://www.mediafire.com/?jj0vavg7w4k788c Thiru venbaa  
57. http://www.mediafire.com/?qanid2aemn44qo9 Pandaya nanmarai  
58. http://www.mediafire.com/?7mcjbszfj25hlfo Thirupadaiyaatchi 
59. http://www.mediafire.com/?x4y50fultm52tnd Aanadha maalai 
60. http://www.mediafire.com/?82ygrnops733fb9 Achcho padhigam

The lyrics in English version is available in this LINK
The lyrics in Tamil version is available in this LINK

Hemalatha said...

Dear Sir, Unable to keep pace with your uploads. If you are uploading so many articles, when will we download - when will we listen - when will go to office ? Great Uploads and a Greater Heart which shares. Hats Off ! Thanks and Regards.

December 19, 2010 10:46 PM

Ram and Ram sethu : A Hilarious story

 
Lord RAM surveyed the Ram Sethu and said "Hanuman, how diligently and strenuously you and your vanara sena had built this bridge several centuries back. It is remarkable that it has withstood the ravages of the climatic and geographical changes over centuries. It is indeed an amazing feat especially considering the fact that a bridge at Hyderabad built by Gammon using latest technology collapsed the other day even before they could stick the posters on its pillars."

Hanuman with all humility spoke "Jai Sri Ram, it is all because of your grace. We just scribbled your name on the bricks and threw them in the sea and they held. No steel from TISCO or cement from Ambuja or ACC was ever used. But Lord, why rake up the old issue now."

Ram spoke "Well, Hanuman some people down there want to demolish the bridge and construct a canal. The contract involves lot of money and lot of money will be made. They will make money on demolition and make more money on construction. "

Hanuman humbly bowed down and said "Why not we go down and present our case"

Ram said "Times have changed since we were down there. They will ask us to submit age proof and we don't have either a birth certificate or school leaving certificate. We traveled mainly on foot and some times in bullock carts and so we don't have a driving license either. As far as the address proof is concerned the fact that I was born at Ayodhya is itself under litigation for over half a century, If I go in a traditional attire with bow and arrow, the ordinary folks may recognize me but Arjun Singh may take me to be some tribal and, at the most, offer a seat at IIT under the reserved category. Also, a God cannot walk in dressed in a three-piece suit and announce his arrival. It would make even the devotees suspicious. So it is dilemma so to say."

"I can vouch for you by saying that I personally built the bridge."

"My dear, Anjani putra, it will not work. They will ask you to produce the lay-out plan, the project details, including financial outlay and how the project cost was met and the completion certificate. Nothing is accepted without documentary evidence in India. You may cough, but unless a doctor certifies it, you have no cough. A pensioner may present himself personally but the authorities do not take it as proof. He has to produce a life-certificate to prove that he is alive. It is that complicated."

"Lord can't understand these historians. Over the years you have given darshan once every hundred years to saints like Surdas, Tulsidas, Saint Thyagaraja, Jayadeva, Bhadrachala Ramdas and even Sant Tukaram and still they disbelieve your existence and say Ramayana is a myth. The only option, I see, is to re-enact Ramayana on earth and set the government records straight once for all."

Lord smiled "It isn't that easy today. Ravan is apprehensive that he may look like a saint in front of Karunanidhi. I also spoke to his mama Mareecha, who appeared as a golden deer to tempt Sita maiyya when I was in the forest and he said that he won't take a chance of stepping on earth as long as Salman Khan is around."

contributed by Ms. Aparna Ganapathy

Hemalatha said...

Wonderful ! The photo is also excellent. Thanks and Regards

December 18, 2010 11:08 PM

Songs on Lord Muruga - Light Music

P. Susheela's melodious songs are available here



Download 01 - Kanda_sashti_kavasam.mp3
Download 02 - Saravanapoigayil - P.Suseela.mp3
Download 03 - Sollasolla - P. Suseela.mp3
Download 04 - Pazhamneyappa - K.B. Sundarambal.mp3
Download 05 - Azhagan muruganidam - P. Suseela.mp3
Download 06 - Pazhamudtir cholaiyile - P. Suseela .mp3
Download 07 - Maname muruganin - P. Suseela.mp3
Download 08 - Velodu vilaiyadum. - P. Suseela.mp3
Download 09 - Aarupadai veedu konda - Sirgaazhi Govindarajan.mp3
Download 10 - Unai paadum - T.M.Sounderrajan .mp3
Download 11 - Andru - T.M. Sounderrajan.mp3 -
Download 12 - Enthan - T.M.Sounderrajan.mp3
Download 13 - Enakkum (1) - T.M.Sounderrajan.mp3
Download 14 - Enakkum - T.M. Soundarrajan.mp3
Download 15 - Karpagame - T M. Sounderrajan.mp3
Download 16 - Thanthaiyudan - T.M. Sounderrajan.mp3
Download 17 - Arumbugal - T.M. Sounderrajan.mp3
Download 18 - Isaiyaal - T.M. Sounderrajan.mp3
Download 19 - Annai ennum - T.M. Sounderrajan.mp3

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6. http://www.mediafire.com/?0kauz3ec63u6zmx Muththai tharu - T.M.S
7. http://www.mediafire.com/?1y5u178228iu7bh Thiruppugazhai paada - P. Susheela
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10. http://www.mediafire.com/?pa8nd9qy5gnposh Sendhoor murugan 
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18. http://www.mediafire.com/?rjim4lbhwes5kyr Sendhooril alai osai - T.M.S

aman said...

thanx to provide these nice devotional mp3.this blog is outstanding.

December 18, 2010 12:00 PM

Arichandran said...

It is great. I was just searching these songs of P Susheela. Its all gifted by GOD to listen to her voice to rejuvenate our soul. I think you have wonderful heart to display such songs on net. Many in the world will see these and get them cleaned from sorrow in life. Its all our Tamil Language

January 15, 2011 7:31 AM

10 ways to walk off fat faster

Here’s how to boost your calorie-burn big time—without much extra effort.

Get some poles
Using Nordic poles torches an average 20 percent more calories by engaging the muscles in your upper body and torso, says Mark Fenton, author of The Complete Guide to Walking. Plant the pole firmly at a 45-degree angle behind you, then push back forcefully against the ground to propel yourself forward.

Skip killer hills
Don’t assume the biggest inclines are the best for burning fat. “It’s better to maintain your speed on a moderate hill than to slow down substantially on a steeper one,” Fenton says.

Use your arms
Vigorously pumping your bent arms helps you go faster—and burn more calories, says Lee Scott, walking coach and director of WoW Power Walking in Toronto.

Take smaller steps
The best way to boost your speed—and thus your burn—is to take shorter, faster steps, Scott explains. Time yourself walking 100 steps, then recover for one minute. Count another 100 steps, and try to shave five seconds off your time. Repeat 12 times.


Set goals you can see
Choose markers (stop sign, park bench, etc.) and speed up until you reach them, suggests Therese Iknoian, author of Fitness Walking. Slow down for the same distance.

Wipe the pavement
Roll through from heel to toe. When you get to the ball of your foot, push off as if wiping gum off your sole, Iknoian says. This will get your calf, hamstring, and glute muscles involved—and the more muscle you use, the more calories you burn.



Go shoe shopping
To get the most power from your push-off, opt for a shoe with minimum cushioning and maximum flexibility in the front of the shoe, Fenton says.

Stand straightWhen your body’s aligned, your back and butt muscles are able to work more powerfully, so you walk faster and torch more calories. Stand tall with a straight spine, keeping your ears and shoulders aligned over your hips.



Raise your rate
Wearing a heart-rate monitor is like having your own coach keeping you at optimal fat-torching pace. “It’ll give you a push if you’re slowing down too much, but also get you to ease up if you’re pushing too hard,” Iknoian says.

Add strength
Simple moves like push-ups and lunges get more muscles involved for major burn, reveals Harley Pasternak, who trains many celebs, including our November cover celeb Hilary Duff. When you walk, stop every five minutes and do one minute of moves. This will help up your metabolism over the long-term, too. What’s better than burning more calories while you walk? Blasting them off while you sleep, of course.