A sense of a goose

A sense of a goose

Nature has so many Messages,here is one of them ...

Next Autumn, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying in a "V" formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily, because they are travelling on the thrust of one another.
              When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.
If we have the sense of a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are heading the same way we are.
          When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point.
It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south.
         Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
What message do we give when we honk from behind?
            Finally - and this is important - when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of the formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies; and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their own group.
If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that

Secret to success

A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met. Socrates asked the young man to walk with him toward the river. When the water got up to their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The boy struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue. Socrates pulled his head out of the water and the first thing the young man did was to gasp and take a deep breath of air. Socrates asked, 'What did you want the most when you were there?" The boy replied, "Air." Socrates said, "That is the secret to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air, then you will get it." There is no other secret.

A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishment.

Just like a small fire cannot give much heat, a weak desire cannot produce great results...

Refreshing @ Thattekere

Place Name: Thattekere

Distance from Bangalore: approx 40 KM from Central Bangalore

Route: Bannerghatta (2wheeler) , Kanakapura road (4 wheeler / 2 wheeler)

Duration: Half day Trip

Road Condition: Good

Best time to visit: October to Feb

Eatouts : Adigas near to Royal Meenakshi Mall / No good eat outs on Kanakapura road after Banashankari

Juggling between projects and stringent deadlines, we were all exhausted and were looking out for a relaxing time-out around Bengaluru, when we zeroed in this place by name - Thattekere. The plan formulated when Bengaluru was hit by the cyclonic weather conditions with incessant rains accompanied by chill breeze, when one of my friends suggested this place and the others pitched it. We started from Basaveshwaranagar at 6:40 am as a team of 5 with 3 bikes along, and took the Bannerghatta road, which appeared longer than the Kanakapura Road. But the ride was worthwhile as this road had good eateries along. Cruising down the road, we stopped for breakfast at Adigas and continued driving till we crossed decathlon, the NICE road junction near Ragihalli (path that leads to Ramakrishna Mission) and then took a  deviation to Shivanahalli. We rode down for about 10KM from the main road, with the refreshing morning breeze. I had visited the nearby Ramakrishna Mission 4 years ago and did not expect to traverse the same route some day.  Probably as the saying goes – “Life is full of mysteries and will unwrap itself only when the right time arrives” , holds good here too. The road was amazing for the drive amidst the  Bannerghatta National Park as you see sign boards along which reads -  "Save wild life -  Save trees". I would suggest all those who enjoy driving and have fun along to take this route.  After reaching Shivanahalli, we came across a dead end and could not decide on the route to proceed further. We asked for guidance and there started our off road driving, which lasted for almost 1 KM.  If you are driving a four wheeler you can choose to take the other route which is inside Shivanahalli. We joined the route which took to Kanakapura Main road about 1 Km inside till we saw the entrance to "Mahadeshwara Swami temple". Since this closed by the Forest officials, we went ahead taking the first right and continued with the guidance of a localite. The elderly person whom we asked for directions, greeted us amiably and helped us with the information. This left an indelible impression on our minds in terms of human hospitality, which we sometimes overlook in our busy life.  Finally we reached our destination –Thattekere, where we were lost in capturing the enthralling beauty of the place.

As we set out back from Thattekere, we took the Anekal route and reached the Kanakapura road via Harohalli and planned to visit the "Pyramid Valley" enroute. There are adequate signboards to guide you for directions, which is an approx 5 km from Harohalli bus stand. From the Kanakapura road we took a deviation and rode for 1 KM to reach the Pyramid Valley. The place is serene and well maintained. As you enter this place you are greeted by a soothing song along with breath of the fresh air around you. As we traversed past the lush greenery, we reached the entrance of the Pyramid. Since this was our first visit, we were lucky to find a person who imparted more information on the significance of meditation in the pyramid.  As we entered the pyramid, we came across a resounding silence in the hall. What captured our eyes was the 30-40 ft pillar in the middle of the pyramid, with a platform for meditation atop. You can find yourself conversing with your breath when you meditate on this platform. We un-winded enjoying the nature around. We had lunch at Annadanam, which is served at 12 pm. The food is simple, well maintained and hygienic. With the setting sun and the birds retreating to their nests, we started back home refreshed!

 



Off Road Driving



Thattekere

Pyramid Valley

 

Spend Time with those who really Matter

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: “Daddy, may I ask you a question?”
DAD: “Yeah sure, what is it?” replied the man.
SON: “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”
DAD: “That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily.
SON: “I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?”
DAD: “If you must know, I make Rs.100 an hour.”
SON: “Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: “Daddy, may I please borrow Rs.50?”

The father was furious, “If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room.The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

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The man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that Rs.50 and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door.” Are you asleep, son?” He asked.
“No daddy, I’m awake,” replied the boy. “I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier” said the man. Here’s the Rs.50 you asked for.”
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The little boy sat straight up, smiling. “Oh, thank you daddy!” He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. “Why do you want more money if you already have some?” the father grumbled.”Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied.
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“Daddy, I have Rs.100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?
Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.”
………………
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

A reminder to all of us working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts……..

DEEPAVALI

The history of Diwali is replete with legends and these legends are moored to the stories of Hindu religious scriptures, mostly the Puranas. Though the central theme of all legends point out to the classic truth of the victory of the good over the evils, the mode of their presentation and the characters differ. Diwali, being the festival of lights, lighting the lamp of knowledge within us means to understand and reflect upon the significant purpose of each of the five days of festivities and to bring those thoughts in to the day to day lives.

The five day of Diwali
The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triodasi or Dhanwantari Triodasi also called Dhan Theras. The second day of Diwali is called Narak Chaturdasi. It is the fourteenth lunar day (thithi) of the dark forthnight of the month of Kartik and the eve of Diwali. On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and made the world free from fear. The third day of Diwali is the actual Diwali. This is the day when worship for Mother Lakshmi is performed. On the fourth day of Diwali, Goverdhan Pooja is performed. The fifth day of the diwali is called Bhratri Dooj. It is a day dedicated to sisters.

Hindu Mythology
The Story of Rama and Sita: Lord Rama was a great warrior King who was exiled by his father Dashratha, the King of Ayodhya, along with his wife Sita and his younger brother Lakshman, on his wife's insistence. Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, in which he put an end to the demon Ravana of Lanka, who was a great Pundit, highly learned but still evil dominated his mind. After this victory of Good over Evil, Rama returned to Ayodhya. In Ayodhya, the people welcomed them by lighting rows of clay lamps. So, it is an occasion in honor of Rama's victory over Ravana; of Truth's victory over Evil.

The Story of King Bali and Vamana Avatar(the Dwarf): The other story concerns King Bali, who was a generous ruler. But he was also very ambitious. Some of the Gods pleaded Vishnu to check King Bali's power. Vishnu came to earth in the form of a Vamana(dwarf) dressed as priest. The dwarf approached King Bali and said "You are the ruler of the three worlds: the Earth, the world above the skies and the underworld. Would you give me the space that I could cover with three strides?" King Bali laughed. Surely a dwarf could not cover much ground, thought the King, who agreed to dwarf's request. At this point, the dwarf changed into Vishnu and his three strides covered the Earth, the Skies and the whole Universe! King Bali was send to the underworld. As part of Diwali celebrations, some Hindus remember King Bali.

The Defeat of Narkasur by Lord Krishna: Lord Vishnu in his 8th incarnation as Krishna destroyed the demon Narkasura, who was causing great unhappiness amongst the people of the world. Narkasura was believed to be a demon of filth, covered in dirt. He used to kidnap beautiful young women and force them to live with him. Eventually, their cries for rescue were heard by Vishnu, who came in the form of Krishna. First, Krishna had to fight with a five-headed monster who guarded the demon's home. Narkasura hoped that his death might bring joy to others. Krishna granted his request and the women were freed. For Hindus, this story is a reminder that good can still come out of evil.

Krishna and The Mountain: In the village of Gokula, many years ago, the people prayed to the God Indra. They believed that Indra sent the rains, which made their crops, grow. But Krishna came along and persuaded the people to worship the mountain Govardhan, because the mountain and the land around it were fertile. This did not please Indra. He sent thunder and torrential rain down on the village. The people cried to Krishna to help. Krishna saved the villagers by lifting the top of the mountain with his finger. The offering of food to God on this day of Diwali is a reminder to Hindus of the importance of food and it is a time for being thankful to God for the bounty of nature



HAPPY DEEPAVALI TO ALL

When you Pray with true heart, u r prayers will be answered

A little boy about 10 years old was standing before a shoe store on the roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering with cold. A lady approached the boy and said, “My little fellow, why are you looking so earnestly in that window?” “I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes,” was the boy’s reply.
The lady took him by the hand and went into the store and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel. He quickly brought them to her. She took the little fellow to the back part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and dried them with a towel.
By this time the clerk had returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy’s feet, she purchased him a pair of shoes. She tied up the remaining pairs of socks and gave them to him. She patted him on the head and said, “No doubt, my little fellow, you feel more comfortable now?”
As she turned to go, the astonished lad caught her by the hand, and looking up in her face, with tears his eyes, answered the question with these words: “Are you God’s Wife?”

When you Pray with true heart u r prayers will be answered

Bring light to the ignorant and bring more light to the intelligent..

Swami Vivekananda was having a long trek in the Himalayas when he found an old man extremely exhausted standing hopelessly at the foot of an upward slope. The man said to Swami Vivekananda in frustration, ‘Oh, Sir, how to cross it; I cannot walk any more; my chest will break.’
Vivekananda listened to the old man patiently and then said, ‘Look down at your feet. The road that is under your feet is the road that you have passed over and is the same road that you see before you; it will soon be under your feet.’ These words emboldened the old man to resume his onward trek.


Bring light to the ignorant and bring more light to the intelligent..