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The Art of Decision-Making: A Witty Guide to Navigating Life

NOTICE: This blog post was written with help and inputs using ChatGPT 

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Introduction:

Ah, decision-making! The thrilling rollercoaster ride that is an inevitable part of life. From the moment we wake up to the moment we hit the pillow, we are faced with choices big and small. But fear not, dear reader, for I am here to guide you through the whimsical and often perplexing world of decision-making, armed with wit, charm, and a sprinkle of joviality. So buckle up and let's dive into the art of making decisions!


1. Embrace the Power of Procrastination:

Ah, procrastination, the timeless art of delaying decisions until the very last minute. While some may frown upon this approach, I say embrace it! After all, why rush into a decision when you can savor the delicious uncertainty of not knowing? Plus, the added pressure of a looming deadline might just make your decision-making process all the more thrilling!


2. Consult Your Crystal Ball:

When faced with a particularly perplexing decision, why not consult the mystical powers of a crystal ball? While I can't guarantee its accuracy, the mere act of gazing into a crystal ball can transport you to a whimsical realm where decisions are made based on a twist of fate. It's a witty and playful approach that adds an element of surprise to your decision-making adventures.


3. Flip a Coin... or Three:

In the game of decision-making, nothing beats the classic coin flip. But why settle for one flip when you can have three? Yes, my friend, the triple coin flip method is where it's at! Assign each option to a side of the coin and let fate decide your course. And if you're feeling particularly playful, throw in a dramatic catch in mid-air for extra flair.


4. Seek the Wisdom of the Universe... or Your Local Cat:

When faced with life's toughest decisions, why not turn to the universe for guidance? Seek out the mystical wisdom of the stars, or better yet, consult your furry companion. Cats, with their enigmatic personalities, have long been revered as decision-making experts. Simply observe their behavior and let their meows and purrs guide you on the path to enlightenment... or at least to a good belly rub.


5. Embrace the Art of "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe":

Remember that childhood rhyme? It's time to bring it back! Sometimes, decisions can feel overwhelming, leaving us paralyzed by choices. In those moments, a round of "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe" can be just the ticket. It's a playful and light-hearted way to give fate the reins and let go of the burden of decision-making.


Conclusion:

And there you have it, dear reader, a whimsical guide to decision-making that's sure to bring a smile to your face. Remember, life is full of choices, big and small, and making decisions can be both daunting and delightful. So why not infuse some humor and playfulness into the process? Embrace procrastination, consult your crystal ball, flip some coins, seek the wisdom of the universe, and play a round of "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe." Let your decisions be guided by wit and joviality, and may your life be filled with adventurous choices and delightful surprises!


Now, go forth, embrace the art of decision-making, and let your journey be filled with laughter and joy!
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Subsidies and its Impact on the Economy



It all started with the government trying to win the votes of the farmers and promised them subsidies and write-off on their loans from the banks.  This led to huge amounts of money being written off as bad loans and the money accumulated to such enormous amounts that most government banks had their market share and shares go below their actual value due to the debt that they incurred.

When any company or even anybody that has more debt than they are generating income, for the next succeeding years it is always hard for them to balance their balance sheets.  The thing is you’re trying to match the positives and the negatives of balance sheet.  You can technically write this off, but on the actual books, you are in the red.  Once you are in the red, it now becomes the race to equal it off or come back into the black or positive side of the balance sheet.

Suppose I have a book that is worth 10, but I’m giving it to you for 8.  If my manufacturing or production cost is less than 8, then whatever I’m making will be gross profit and after forgoing my costs and other expenses it will be my net income/profit.  Until the cost that I’m providing it to you does not go below my manufacturing or production cost, I will still make a profit but at a lower amount.
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Impact of Fiscal Deficit, Current Account Deficit on Indian economy



The main thing is that both fiscal deficit and current account deficit are differences between income/revenue and expenditure.

Fiscal deficit is the difference between the government’s total expenditures and its revenues (excluding money from borrowings).

Current account deficit is the difference between the revenue earned by a country from its trade activities and its expenditure due to imports.

Now that we’ve got the definitions out of the way, in a sense both of them deal with either the positives of the negatives (in terms of income/expenditure) that the country has.  In India’s case, both are in negatives or we have high deficit.  Too bluntly (or technically) put it we are in the red on the balance sheet.

There are many things that have led to this.  An open economy, imports, manufacturing practices, rules and regulations, easiness of setting up a business, subsidies/favors, taxes (corporate), inflation, salaries, infusion of foreign capital and the proper use, et cetera…

When you open up an economy to the outside world, this leads to something called as innovation and brings in various methods and ways to circumvent the rules and regulations (i.e., cheating/evasion).  Any common that comes into power would like its name to be remembered forever for the good things it does, and along the way it tries to do things with a different approach.

Now, you must wonder why after more than 60+ (65) years after independence from British rule we have not been able to become truly independent from our archaic rules and regulations that the British had setup.  We have now become a true software powerhouse and in the coming years become a truly independent manufacturing powerhouse, but with the current colonialist and dynasty type of ruling where the government that comes into power, they try to get their loved ones and relatives into prominent positions to help them later out.

This leads to the Indian economy again going down as the deficit keeps on building up and there is a negative balance which needs to attain zero or rise to the positive or plus side of the balance sheet.  Unless there is a proper overhaul of the current archaic rules and regulations and a serious and it the various amendments and or repeal of these rules and regulations the Indian economy will still be in tatters down the line.

Any government that is going to be in power needs to look at the bottom-line of the economy, proper education and providence of food and shelter to the needy, better building up of its workforce, all-round development, and a boost to the roots of the economy.
The economy is struggling because of the deficit and it is being protected due to the reason that whatever income or surplus (if at all any) is being generated by the country goes into filling up the deficit that has been created over the past 60+ years.  The situation now is that however much we are creating or producing is just not enough to fill that gap and the negativity or bad side effect is that we’re still creating more deficit year over year which still makes the deficit higher.

The government or we as the people have to look at ways to get things going in a way that the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese people have done.  If you remember correctly, after the Hiroshima bombing Japan was devastated, but with hard work and determination they were able to turn themselves around and are now the world leaders in manufacturing of various products.  The sheer volume of which they are able to maintain quality of their products at a lower rate and still beat out competitors is truly amazing.

Our country (India) needs an all-round look into how we do things on all aspects.  There are many areas where we are lacking (if you ask me, I would say in everything).  It is not just the simple things that we look to circumvent.  Our dependence on technology has risen to such a point that we are now not able to live without it.  When we buy things from a foreign country it essentially means that the money we earn is going to that country or it is flowing out of the country to simply put it.


Due to globalization and the three nations (Japanese, Korean, and Chinese) capacity to mass produce on an exceptionally high scale, our local manufacturers and producers are not able to keep up due to hindrances placed by our own elected leaders.

When we do not have inbuilt production or manufacturing, we depend on outside assistance for products.  You have to understand that for manufacturing or production there is the need for raw materials and importing that is somewhat of a good thing.  But our dependence should not be on importing the full finished product, but should be on importing only the raw materials and exporting the finished products.

When you have less income and your expenses are high that is when you get either fiscal deficit or a current account deficit and this leads to our economy going down irrespective of whatever steps we take to bring it back up.
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SURAT - RICHEST

AHAMEDABAD 5TH RICHEST

SURAT IS THE RICHEST CITY IN INDIA - not Bangalore nor Chennai

AHMEDABAD IS THE 5TH RICHEST, not Mumbai nor Delhi

HOW & WHY?

According to the August 8, 2010 report of the National Council of Applied Economic Research, the richest city in India is now Surat, ahead of Bangalore and Chennai, with an average annual household income of Rs 0.45 million (over $11,000 per year).

80 per cent of all diamonds sold in any part of the world are polished in Surat 's 10,000 diamond units.

The only non-Jews in the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem diamond bourse (stock exchange) are GUJARATIS.

Between 2004-5 and 2008-10 Surat 's middle class doubled in size and its poor reduced by a third.

The fifth richest city in India is now Ahmadabad, ahead of Mumbai and Delhi, and miles ahead of Calcutta.

The percentage of man-days (labour class, manual labour workers etc.) lost in Gujarat due to labour unrest is 0.42 per cent, the lowest in India. Gujaratis DO NOT believe in meaningless strikes, hartals etc.

Of Gujarat's 18,048 villages, 17,940 have electricity. Chief Minister Narendra Modi, has been voted as one of the most dynamic, hard working political leaders in the Country. You can see why. Amma, Didi, Behnji & Manmohan can do well to take a leaf from Modi's book of Excellence.
The world's largest oil refinery is in Jamnagar. Owned by Reliance, it already refines 660,000 barrels of oil every day and will double that this year.

Thirty per cent of India 's cotton is grown in Gujarat.

40 per cent of India 's Art-silk is manufactured in Surat.

Gujarat thus employs atleast 0.7 million people.

The world's third largest Denim manufacturer (for your trusty jeans) is Ahmedabad's Arvind Mills.

The state of Gujarat's GDP has been growing at 12 per cent a year for the last 12 years, as fast as China's.
India's wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance, is a Gujarati. Forbes says he is the world's fifth richest man, worth $43 billion.
Azim Premji of Wipro, is also a Gujarati. He is the world's 21st richest man, worth $17 billion.

Ten of the 25 richest Indians are Gujaratis. Some of the best & shrewdest business communities in India have proud Gujarati Ancestry. Parsis, Jains, Memons, Banias, Khojas, and Bohras - all speak Gujarati.

The two great leaders of the subcontinent, the Mahatma and the Quaid, were both Gujaratis from trading communities. One a Bania, the other a Khoja.

Gujaratis number 55 million, five per cent of India's population living on six per cent of surface area, but hold 30 per cent of all Indian stock.

Gujaratis account for 16 per cent of all Indian exports and 17 per cent of GDP.

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Reality:
  1. Alcohol is a depressant, and can actually make you feel sleepy and drowsy. It slows down your motor skills, which control the way you think, speak, move and react. Alcohol also impairs your reasoning powers and judgment.
  2. Your blood alcohol content (BAC - the percent of alcohol in your blood) determines how drunk you are and not the flavors / the kind of drink you select. Alcohol is alcohol.
  3. A number of factors affect how one reacts after taking alcohol. Some of these factors include body weight; time of day, how you feel mentally, body chemistry, your expectations, and the list goes on and on.
  4. Nothing sobers you up but time. With coffee, you're simply a wide-awake drunk!
  5. Large amounts of alcohol, even if it is beer, can do major damage to your digestive system. You can hurt your heart, liver, stomach, and several other vital organs as well as losing years from your life.
  6. Alcohol kills more young people than cocaine, heroin, and every other illegal drug combined. Alcohol abuse is as grave a problem as drug abuse.
  7. Alcohol can actually keep men from getting or sustaining an erection, and it can lower women' sex drives, too. More importantly, alcohol affects one's decision making ability. One might put himself/herself in a risky situation like an unwanted pregnancy, contracting a sexually transmitted disease like AIDS etc under alcohol's impact.
  8. Drinking excessively can lead to alcohol poisoning, which can even cause death. Excessive alcohol can cause vomiting. When drunk and unconscious, a person may inhale fluids that have been vomited, resulting in death by asphyxiation. Long-term, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism), and makes one highly vulnerable to heart attack or stroke.
  9. Drinking occasionally and in moderation is not harmful but large amounts of alcohol can take its toll on your body, causing disturbed sleep, nausea, vomiting and a dreaded hangover. Heavy drinking can inhibit the firing of nerve cells that control breathing, a condition known as respiratory depression, which can even be fatal.
  10. Drinking on a full stomach can only delay the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, not prevent it. Eating before you drink is not a defense against getting drunk.

Myths About Alcohol

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1. Though you may not publicly own to this, at the age of 12-17 years, you were very proud of your first "Bell bottom" or your first first Apache jeans.

2. Phantom & Mandrake were your only true heroes. The brainy ones read "Competition Success Review".

3. Your "Camlin" geometry box & Natraj/Flora pencil was your prized possession.

4. The only "Holidays" you took were to go to your grandparents' or your cousins' houses.

5. Ice-cream meant only - either an orange stick, a vanilla stick – or a Choco Bar if you were better off than most.

6. You gave your neighbour’s phone number to others with a ‘c/o’ written against it because you had booked yours only 7 years ago and were still waiting for your number to come.

7. Your first family car (and the only one) was a Fiat or an Ambassador. This often had to be pushed by the entire family to get going.

8. The glass windows in the back seats used to get stuck at the two-thirds down level and used to irk the shit out of you! The window went down only if your puny arm could manage the tacky rotary handle to pull it down. Locking the door was easy. You just whacked the other tacky, non-rotary handle downwards.

9. Your mom had stitched the weirdest lace curtains for all the windows of the car. They were tied in the middle and if your dad was the comfort-oriented kinds, you had a magnificent small fan upfront.

10. Your parents were proud owners of HMT watches. You "earned" yours after SSC exams.

11. You have been to "Jumbo Circus"; have held your breath while the pretty young thing in the glittery skirt did acrobatics, quite enjoyed the elephants hitting football, the motorcyclist vrooming in the "Maut ka Gola" and it was politically okay to laugh your guts out at dwarfs hitting each others bottoms!

12. You have at least once heard "Hawa Mahal" on the radio.

13. If you had a TV, it was normal to expect the neighborhood to gather around to watch the Chitrahaar or the Sunday movie. If you didn't have a TV, you just went to a house that did. It mattered little if you knew the owners or not.

14. Sometimes the owners of these TVs got very creative and got a bi or even a tri-colored anti-glare screen which they attached with two side clips onto their Weston TVs. That confused the hell out of you!

15. Black & White TVs weren't so bad after all because cricket was played in whites.

16. You thought your Dad rocked because you got your own (the family's; not your own own!) color TV when the Asian Games started. Everyone else got the same idea as well and ever since, no one came over to your house and you didn't go to anyone else's.

17. You dreaded the death of any political leader because of the mourning they would announce on the TV. After all how much "Shashtriya Sangeet" can a kid take? Salma Sultana also didn't smile during the mourning.

18. You knew that "Indira Gandhi" was somebody really powerful and terribly important. And that's all you needed to know.

19. The only "Gadgets" in the house were the TV, the Fridge and possibly a mixer.

20. All the gadgets had to be duly covered with a crochet covers and sometimes even with ingenious, custom-fit plastic covers.

21. Movies meant Rajesh Khanna or Amitabh Bachchan. Before the start of the movie you always had to watch the obligatory "Newsreel".

22. You thought you were so rocking, because you knew almost all the songs of Abba and Boney M.

23. Your hormones went crazy when you heard "Disco Deewane" by Naziya Hassan & Zoheb Hassan.

24. School teachers, your parents and even your neighbors could whack you and it was all okay.

25. Photograph taking was a big thing. You were lucky if your family owned a camera. A reel of 36 exposures was valuable, hence it justified the half hour preparation & "setting" & the "posing" for each picture. Therefore, you have at least one family picture where everyone is holding their breath and standing at attention!

You were really happy then...... peace of mind, no pressure no stress.
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ARIES - The Aggressive
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny.. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, and family is very important to an Aries. Aries are known for being generous and giving. Addictive. Loud. Always has the need to be 'Right'. Aries will argue to prove their point for hours and hours. Aries are some of the most wonderful people in the world.

TAURUS - The Tramp
Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a good fight. Fight for what they want. Can be annoying at times, but for the love of attention. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. They can be self-centered and if they want something they will do anything to get it. They love to sleep and can be lazy. One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth!

GEMINI - The Twin
Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners. Very Good at confusing people... Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out. Geminis will not take any crap from anyone. Geminis like to tell people what they should do and get offended easily. They are great at losing things and are forgetful. Geminis can be very sarcastic and childish at times and are very nosey. Trustworthy. Always happy. VERY Loud. Talkative. Outgoing. VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE.

CANCER - The Beauty
MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. A Cancer's Love is one of a kind.... Very romantic.. Most caring person you will ever meet in your life. Entirely creative Person, most are artists and insane, respectfully speaking. They perfected sex and do it often. Extremely random. An Ultimate Freak. Extremely funny and is usually the life of the party. Most Cancers will take you under their wing and into their hearts where you will remain forever. Cancers make love with a passion beyond compare. Spontaneous. Not a Fighter, But will kick your ass good if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to!

LEO - The Lion
Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Usually happy but when unhappy tend to be grouchy and childish. A Leo's problem becomes everyone's problem. Most Leos are very predictable and tend to be monotonous. Knows how to have fun.. Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Very predictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when found.

VIRGO - The One that Waits
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. A pushover. Loves to gamble and take chances. Needs to have the last say in everything.. They think they know everything and usually do. Respectful to others but you will quickly lose their respect if you do something untrustworthy towards them and never regain respect. They do not forgive and never forget. The one and only.

LIBRA - The Lame One
Nice to everyone they meet. Their love is one of a kind. Silly, funny and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! However, not the kind of person you want to mess with...you might end up crying. Libras can cause as much havoc as they can prevent. Faithful friends to the end. Can hold a grudge for years. Libras are someone you want on your side. Usually great at sports and are extreme sports fanatics. Very creative. A hopeless romantic.

SCORPIO - The Addict
EXTREMELY adorable. Loves to joke. Very Good sense of humor. Will try almost anything once. Loves to be pampered. Energetic. Predictable. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want.. Attractive. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Loves to party but at times to the extreme. Loves the smell and feel of money and is good at making it but just as good at spending it! Very protective over loved ones. HARD workers. Can be a good friend, but if is disrespected by a friend, the friendship will end. Romantic. Caring.

SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One
Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found.. Loves being in long relationships. So much love to give. A loner most of the time. Loses patience easily and will not take crap. If in a bad mood stay FAR away. Gets offended easily and remembers the offense forever. Loves deeply but at times will not show it, feels it is a sign of weakness. Has many fears but will not show it. VERY private person. Defends loved ones with all their abilities. Can be childish often. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in bed!!! Not the kind of person you want to mess with- you might end up crying.

CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Grouchy at times and annoying to some. Lazy and love to take it easy. But when they find a job or something they like to do they put their all into it. Proud, understanding and sweet. Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to win against other signs especially Gemini's in sports. Likes to cook but would rather go out to eat at good restaurants.
Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart.

AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water
Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind, loves being in long-term relationships. Can be clumsy at times but tries hard. Will take on any project. Proud of themselves in whatever they do. Messy and unorganized. Procrastinators. Great lovers, when they're not sleeping. Extreme thinkers. Loves their pets usually more than their family. Can be VERY irritating to others when they try to explain or tell a story. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a Fighter but will Knock your lights out.

PISCES - The Partner for Life
Caring and kind. Smart. Likes to be the center of attention. Very organized. High appeal to opposite sex. Likes to have the last word. Good to find, but hard to keep. Passionate, wonderful lovers. Fun to be around. Too trusting at times and gets hurt easily. VERY caring. They always try to do the right thing and sometimes gets the short end of the stick. They sometimes get used by others and get hurt because of their trusting. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good sense of humor!!! Thoughtful. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. Good friend to other but needs to be choosy on who they allow their friends to be.

Zodiac - Star Struck

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One of the most prominent revolutionaries of India, Bhagat Singh was born on September 27, 1907 in a Sikh family in the village of Banga in Layalpur district of present-day Pakistan. The third son of Sardar Kishan Singh and Vidyavati, Bhagat Singh's father and uncle were members of Ghadar party. He was greatly attracted towards socialism. Believed to be one of India's earliest Marxists, Bhagat Singh was one of the leaders and founders of the "Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)".

Bhagat Singh was deeply saddened by the Jalianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. Though he participated in the Non-cooperation movement, he was disappointed when Gandhi called off the agitation after the Chauri Chaura incident. He studied at the National College in Lahore where he came into contact with other revolutionaries such as Bhagwati Charan, Sukhdev, and others. He fled from home to escape early marriage & became a member of the organization Naujawan Bharat Sabha.

Bhagat Singh was against individual acts of terrorism and gave a clarion call for mass mobilization. In 1928 he came into contact with another famous revolutionary Chandrasekhar Azad. The two combined to form the "Hindustan Samajvadi Prajatantra Sangha". During the Simon Commission's visit to India in February 1928, there were protests against the Simon Commission's visit to Lahore. In one of these protests, Lala Lajpat Rai was injured in a lathi-charge and later on succumbed to his injuries. To avenge Lajpat Rai's death, Bhagat Singh decided to kill the British official responsible for the killing, Deputy Inspector General Scott, but he accidently shot Assistant Superintendent Saunders instead, mistaking him for Scott.

Bhagat Singh threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929 & thereafter courted arrest. Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev and Raj Guru were awarded death sentence by a court for their subversive activities. They were hanged on March 23, 1931.
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There was a rich old noble who lived in a great palace. There also lived nearby a poor man in a dilapidated hut, who subsisted on crumbs of food cast away by others. But he was ever cheerful, and never complained of his ill-luck.

Once it so happened that the poor man had nothing to eat for a long while. So he went to the rich noble for help. The old noble received him kindly and asked what for he had come. The poor man said that for days he had nothing to eat and that he would be happy if he was given some food. "Is that all!" said the noble."Come, sit down!" Then he called-out; "Boy! A very important guest has come to dine with me. Ask the chief to make ready the dinner at once, and bring some water to wash our hands."

The poor man was surprised. He had heard that the noble was a very kind man, but he did not expect such a ready welcome. He was all praise about his host. The noble at once interrupted him and said, "Don't mention it, my friend. Let us sit down for the feast." And the old noble began to rub his hands as if some water was poured on them and asked the poor man why he did not wash his hands.

The poor man found no boy or water but decided that he should do what he was told, and so he pretended to wash his hands likewise. "Now let us sit down to dinner," said the noble, and began to order various delicious dishes. But there was no trace of any food or even a single bearer.

Then the noble said to the poor man, "We have such wonderful feast before us. Enjoy yourself, my friend. You must finish all these fine dishes." And the noble pretended to eat from imaginary plates.

The poor man was faint with hunger, but kept his wits. He did not allow despair to overcome him. He also pretended to eat from the empty table. The noble now and then exclaimed, "What a delicious soup! The curry is wonderful, isn't it my friend?" The poor man replied, "Sure, sure!" "Then why not have some more," and the noble pretended to dish out some imaginary curry. Likewise, he pressed more and more imaginary dishes on the poor man and asked him if they tasted all right.

Though desperately hungry, the poor man thanked his host profusely and said that he had never eaten such a glorious feast in his life. He did not betray a sign of remorse. He kept on maintaining the face cheerfully without the least affectation, as though everything was real.

The noble was a generous person. He was a man of charitable disposition. He wanted to test whether the poor man would give way to despair. He had heard of his reputation that he never lost patience. He thought that such a contented, cheerful person as this poor man should not starve and suffer from poverty. But he had his doubts. So he himself wanted to test him. Now he found that, all that was said about him was true.

The noble then clapped his hands and a retinue of servants came in with all the delicious dishes he had been mentioning. An elaborate dinner was laid on the table. This time the poor man did not have to pretend. He now ate heartily with the noble.

After they had finished their meals, the noble said, "Friend, you are a man of infinite patience. You know well how to make best of everything and bear adversity cheerfully. You are the man I was looking for to manage one of my farms. You should live with me hereafter."  Thereupon the poor man did not have to suffer any more from poverty.

This story has several lessons for the common man to learn. When the poor man went to the rich man, he did not ask for any charity so that he might dispense with begging for some days. This shows that he was not greedy. He lived in the present. He wanted some food and he asked for only that. Now, if he had asked for some money, he would have got it, and would have spent it in a few days, only to revert back to his former poverty. He did not ask any more than what he needed immediately, and this paved the way for his good luck in being employed in the rich man's farm.

When the poor man was harassed by his host with imaginary dishes, he did not lose his patience in spite of his extreme hunger. If he had done so, he would have been asked to get out and would have lost his dinner as well as his unforeseen appointment.

He did not either complain about his ill-luck or bewail his misfortune as an ordinary beggar would have done before a rich man.

Hence the moral is that one must be patient and make the best of everything. One should learn to bear adversity cheerfully, do one's best, pray to God, and trust in His grace. One should never complain about one's misfortune.  One must learn how to master courage and build one's destiny through self-effort.

Patience is golden. Without patience life will be a total failure. One important point in this story is that when one goes to somebody for any favor, one should be prepared, to nod to his tune, if anything is to be expected from him.

Greed & the Grace of God cannot live together. Where there is greed, there good luck can hardly exist. One should learn to live in the present, & ask for nothing more than one's due.


With patience, cheerfulness, contentment and amiable disposition one should learn to make the best of the circumstances one is situated in.


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The Patient Poor Man

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I saw this post on another blog and was completely touched. It gets better as it proceeds.

First Important Lesson: Cleaning Lady

During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:

‘What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?’ Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50’s, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.

‘Absolutely, ‘ said the professor. ‘In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say ‘hello.’

I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.


Second Important Lesson: Pickup in the Rain

One night, at11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960’s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance, and put her into a taxicab.

She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man’s door. To his surprise, a giant console colour TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached.

It read:
‘Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband’s bedside just before he passed away… God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others.’

Sincerely,
Mrs.Nat King Cole.


Third Important Lesson: Always remember those who serve.

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.

‘How much is an ice cream sundae?’ he asked. ‘Fifty cents,’ replied the waitress.

The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.

‘Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?’ he inquired.

By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.

‘Thirty-five cents,’ she brusquely replied.

The little boy again counted his coins.

‘I’ll have the plain ice cream,’ he said.

The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away The boy finished theice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies..

You see, he couldn’t have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.


Fourth Important Lesson: The obstacle in Our Path

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.


Fifth Important Lesson: Giving When it Counts...

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.

I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, ‘Yes I’ll do it if it will save her.’ As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded.

He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, ‘Will I start to die right away?’

Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
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Jai lakshmi maataa, Maiyaa jaya lakshmi maataa
Tumako nishadina dhyaavata, Hara vishnu vidhaataa
Brahmaanii, rudraanii, kamalaa, Tuuhii hai jaga maataa
Suurya chandramaa dhyaavata, Naarada rishi gaataa
Durgaa ruupa nirantara, Sukha sampati daataa
Jo koi tumako dhyaavata, Riddhi siddhi dhana paataa
Tuuhii hai paataala basantee, Tuuhii shubha daataa
Karma prabhaava prakaashak, Jaganidhi ke traataa
Jisa ghara mein tuma rahatii, Saba sadaguna aataa
Kara na sake soyee kara le, Mana nahin ghabaraataa
Tuma bina yagya na hove, Vastra na koii paataa
Khaana paana kaa vaibhava, Saba tumase hii aataa
Shubha guna mandira sundara, Ksheerodadhi jaataa
Ratana chaturdasha tuma hii, Koii nahiin paataa


Aartii lakshmii jii kii, Jo koii nara gaataa
Ura aananda umanga ati, Paapa utara jaataa
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We all know that men are not quite as adept at fashion as women. In fact guys will pretty much wear anything, anytime, with anything. This creates the false impression that guys just "throw" any old thing on. This however is not the case. As this handy little guide points out, getting dressed is a highly complex and organized ritual for men.

MEN's Dress GuiDE

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Why Girls are Better than Boys - Their Perspective



Why Girls are Better than Boys - Their Perspective



  • We got off the Titanic first. 
  • We can scare male bosses with mysterious gynecological disorder excuses. 
  • We never ejaculate prematurely. 
  • We get to flirt with systems support men who always return our calls and are nice to us when we blow up our computers. 
  • When we buy a vibrator it's glamorous. When men buy a blow-up doll, it's pathetic. 
  • Our boyfriend's clothes make us look elfin and gorgeous. Guys look like complete idiots in ours. 
  • We can be groupies. Male groupies are stalkers. 
  • We can cry and get off speeding fines. 
  • We've never lusted after a cartoon character or the central figure in a computer game. 
  • Taxis stop for us. 
  • Men die earlier, so we get to cash in on the life insurance. 
  • We don't look like a frog in a blender when dancing. 
  • Free drinks, free dinners, free moving (you get the point?). 
  • We can hug our friend without wondering if she thinks we're gay. 
  • We know the truth about whether size matters. 
  • New lipstick gives us a whole new lease on life. 
  • If we have sex with someone and don't call the next day, we're not the devil. 
  • Condoms make no significant difference in our enjoyment of sex. 
  • We can sleep our way to the top. 
  • Nothing crucial can be cut off with one clean sweep. 
  • It is possible to live our whole lives without ever taking a group shower. 
  • No fashion faux pas we make could rival Speedos. 
  • It's cool to be a daddy's girl. It's sad to be a mommy's boy. 
  • If we cheat on our spouse, people assume it's because we're being emotionally neglected. 
  • We never have to wonder if his orgasm was real. 
  • If we forget to shave, no one has to know. 
  • We can congratulate our teammate without ever touching her arse. 
  • If we have a zit, we know how to conceal it. 
  • We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there. 
  • If we're dumb, some people will find it cute. 
  • We have an excuse to be a total bitch at least once a month. 
  • We can talk to people of the opposite sex without having to picture them naked. 
  • If we marry someone 20 years younger, we're aware that we look like an idiot. 
  • Our friends won't think we're weird if we ask whether there's spinach in our teeth. 
  • There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems. 
  • Gay waiters don't make us uncomfortable. 
  • We'll never regret piercing our ears. 
  • We can fully assess a person just by looking at their shoes.
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Tomorrow you may get a working woman, but you should marry her with these facts as well.


Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are; Who is earning almost as much as you do;

One, who has dreams and aspirations just as you have because she is as human as you are;

One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements.

One, who has lived & loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as much as you do for 20-25 years of her life;

One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name

One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment and that kitchen

One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning & cook food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more, & yet never ever expected to complain; to be a servant, a cook, a mother, a wife, even if she doesn't want to; & is learning just like you are as to what you want from her; & is clumsy & sloppy at times and knows that you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you;

One, who has her own set of friends, & that includes boys & even men at her workplace too, those, who she knows from school days & yet is willing to put all that on the back-burners to avoid your irrational jealousy, unnecessary competition & your inherent insecurities;

Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise

One, who can be late from work once in a while when deadlines, just like yours, are to be met;

One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important, relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her some and trust her;

One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows in your entire house - your support, your sensitivities & most importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it.

Treating her with respect, caring about her well-being and happiness, showing her that she matters. It means being faithful to her, honest with her, being there for her. It means going the extra mile to show her that you're thinking about her.Treat the woman in your life with respect. It means putting her in high regard no matter who she is and where she came from, but not many guys understand this...


Please appreciate "HER"

Woman

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Think For A Moment!
"To make money we lose our health and then to restore our health we lose money. We live as if we are never going to die and we die as if we never lived."

Think For A Moment!

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A guy, sitting outside his home about to be evicted from his house, was contemplating how the future would be after he had divorced his wife, lost his children, & lost his job.

He notices a crate of beer bottles & walks up to it. He takes out an Empty bottle, smashing it into the concrete wall swearing, "You are the reason I don' t have a wife", second bottle, "You are the reason I don't have my Children", third bottle "You are the reason I lost my job".

He notices the fourth bottle is sealed & still full of beer. He takes the Bottle, puts it aside, & says "Stand aside my dear friend, I know you were Not involved...."
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An elderly couple was watching TV when a TV evangelist came on air to pray for the sick.

The evangelist said.. "For those of you who are sick, I want to pray with you so that you can be cured of your sickness. Place your right hand on the part of your body that is suffering from disorder, & raise your left hand."

The husband placed his right hand on his privates, raised his left hand, & closed his eyes.

His wife saw what he did, & slowly whispered, "Honey, this prayer is to heal the sick, not to raise the dead!"

Divine Healing

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An elderly couple was watching TV when a TV evangelist came on air to pray for the sick. The evangelist said.. "For those of you who ar...
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It's ALWAYS the kids that suffer!
His Name is Zenkey!
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Men Are Just Happier People - What do you expect from such simple creatures?

Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can be President.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop & think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress, $5000.
Tux rental, $100.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A 5-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a 3-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You almost never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier.

Send this to women who can handle it, & to the men who will enjoy reading it.
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