• What is a Space suit?

    What is a Space suit? We know that the atmosphere at the Earth's surface produces a pressure equal to the weight of a large automobile on each square meter. We do not notice this since it is equal both inside and outside our bodies. But if the air inside a metal pot is, for instance, forced out by boiling water inside it, the pot collapses under this pressure.Similarly, an unprotected astronaut in a space flight would ...  Read more »

    Why do we do Pradakshina(circumambulate) Around Temple?

    Why do we do Pradakshina(circumambulate) Around Temple? We cannot draw a circle without a center point. The Lord is the center, source and essence of our lives. Recognizing Him as the focal point in our lives, we go about doing our daily chores. This is the significance of pradakshina. Also every point on the circumference of a circle is equidistant from the center. This means that wherever or whoever we may be, we are equally close to the Lord. His gr...  Read more »

    Why do we wear marks (tilak, pottu and the like) on the forehead?

    Why do we wear marks (tilak, pottu and the like) on the forehead? The tilak or pottu invokes a feeling of sanctity in the wearer and others. It is recognized as a religious mark. Its form and colour vary according to one’s caste, religious sect or the form of the Lord worshipped. In earlier times, the four castes (based on varna or colour) – Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra – applied marks differently. The brahmin applied a white chandan mark signifying p...  Read more »

    Why do we have a Pooja Room at our home?

    Why do we have a Pooja Room at our home? Most Indian homes have a pooja room or altar. A lamp is lit and the Lord worshipped each day. Other spiritual practices like japa (repetition of the Lord’s name), meditation, paaraayana (reading of the scriptures), prayers, and devotional singing etc is also done here. Special worship is done on auspicious occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, festivals and the like. Each member of the family –...  Read more »

    Why do we light a lamp at Indian home?

    Why do we light a lamp at Indian home? In almost every Indian home a lamp is lit daily before the altar of the Lord. In some houses it is lit at dawn, in some, twice a day – at dawn and dusk – and in a few it is maintained continuously (akhanda deepa). All auspicious functions commence with the lighting of the lamp, which is often maintained right through the occasion. Light symbolizes knowledge, and darkness, ignorance. The Lord is...  Read more »

    Science behind placing eggs and milk near snake's nest

    Science behind placing eggs and milk near snake's nest In General, Snake takes the place of Ant's nest to stay and develop their family. You can see these ant's nest outside of the towns. In fact, you can see these ant's nest outside villages near shrubs and bushes. We have to agree that scientifically snake will not drink milk and eat eggs. But there is a scientific reason behind it to place eggs and milk next to the Snakes Nest in India that we sho...  Read more »

    Power of Bioenergy & Biodynamic

    Power of Bioenergy & Biodynamic Bio-energetics approach lay in three areas: Grounding: which concentrates on the stance of the patient with the feet on the ground and energy flowing freely in a circuit which reinforces a positive link with the earth. Breathing: Regular breathing patterns are established so that sensory awareness increases and the feeling of being alive is enhanced. Character Structure: Bio-energetics recognizes...  Read more »

    Scientific reason behind Sri Chakram

    Scientific reason behind Sri Chakram The conclusions of recent research­es on Sri Chakram by Alexei Kulaichev, a senior researcher in the Biology fac­ulty of Moscow State University, using modern exact sciences and electronic computers have evoked the interest of historians, ethnographers and scientists throughout the world. The scientist was inspired to study its structure comprehensive struck by its austere geometric beauty...  Read more »

    Motivational Story : Self-Appraisal

    Motivational Story : Self-Appraisal A young adult aged boy went right into a drug store, and requested the owner to allow him to make a phone call. He dialed a number and was waiting for response. The store-owner observed and paid attention to the conversation:   Boy: Lady, Could you give me the work of cutting your lawn? Woman: (at one other end of the telephone line): I already have someone to cut my lawn. Boy: Lady, I'll cu...  Read more »

    Interesting facts to know about Safety Pin

    Interesting facts to know about Safety Pin A safety pin is something widely used to lock clothing together. The earliest pins used for clothing go as far back for the Mycenaeans throughout the 14th century BCE and were called fibulae. These were made from bronze, iron and even hones. They'd four parts, the entire body, the pin, the spring and huge. The protection pin is a four-in-one device. That it was designed by Walter Hunt initially of...  Read more »