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On today’s auspicious occasion of Buddha Pournima when Gautam Buddha was enlightened under the Bodhi Vruksha (tree), I would like to share a few of his teachings. “The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend …
Summer is on its way. If you do not pay attention to your skin, this summer will leave its mark on your face for sure. Here are some of the tips for your face which would help you to combat or avoid sunburn, inflammation, redness, …
भग्वदगीतेचे मराठी भाषांतर हे विनोबा भावेंनी त्यांच्या आईला समजावे म्हणून केले. तेही केवळ ४ महिन्यांत. त्यांच्यामते गीताईतील चवथ्या अध्यायातील १८ वा श्लोक आणि पाचवा अध्याय अतिशय भावपूर्ण आहे. अध्याय ४ श्लोक १८ कर्मी अकर्म जो पाहे, अकर्मी कर्म जो तसे ।तो बुद्धीमंत लोकांत तो योगी …
Places of Interest Shivthar Ghal, Gandharpale Caves, Raigad Fort, Palicha Ganpati Day 1 Left Mumbai at 6 am for Shivthar Ghal via the Mumbai-Goa Highway route. Stopped at Shri Datta Snacks Corner at Panvel for breakfast. Reached Shivthar Ghal at 1 pm. (‘Dasbodh’, Advaita Vedanta …
Masala Doodh is a term used in Hindi/Marathi language which means milk with blended spices and dry fruits. Masala Doodh is prepared on auspicious occasions like Kojagiri Pournima (Full moon day in Sharad season) and also on Haldi-Kunku ceremony during the Sankranti festival in January. …
Silver is one of those materials that loses its shine over the years. So, if you have silver ornaments, utensils or showpieces that needs polishing and want to do cleansing at home, here are two easy methods that gave me good results. Method 1: Using toothpaste/toothpowder …
In Indian kitchens, one could see the above round-shaped box filled up with various spices. Generally, we require these spices in everyday cooking and this is the best way to keep them handy and organized. I have arranged them in a certain order in which …
Coconut Rice (‘Narali Bhat’ in Marathi) is a sweet dish made on an occasion of Narali Pournima in some parts of India. Cooking Time: 30 minutes For 4-6 persons Let’s look at the ingredients. Rice 1.5 small cup Freshly grated coconut 2 small …
Traditionally in India, many women used to soak fenugreek seeds (‘Methi dana’ in Hindi) in a jar/bottle of their hair oil and apply it to hair and scalp. I have seen such women having healthy and long hair even in their 70s and 80s. Let’s …
