Just went through information about cancer cells in pink-ginger's blog. It reminded me of my deared ones who expired. And even hearing a lot about people dying due to cancer. I feel atleast we should have minimum knowledge to be proactive. So, this link about cancer.

National Flag of INDIA


The Saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation.
The White is meant for purity and truth.
The Green is for faith and growth.
The Navy Blue Ashoka Wheel in the centre of the White denotes the continuity of the nation's progress.

National Animal - Tiger
National Bird - Peacock
National Flower - Lotus

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY TO ALL !!!

Few quotes...

We have no right to ask when sorrow comes, "why did this happen to me?". Unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way.

The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Regardless of how much trouble you are having, how hard the going seems to be, keep your thoughts on a high and positive level.

A person with outward courage dares to die, a person with inward courage dares to live.

Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift, whatever the present day brings forth.

Don't waste tears over the griefs of yesterday.

It's good to try to be a better person, but don't give up the goodness of the person you already are.

The happiness of life is made up of little things - sometimes a smile, a hug, a moment of shared laughter can work wonders.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

Life is a series of awakening.

Let everyone you meet be happier for having met you, for having spoken to you. This you can do by spreading joy.

Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul.

We all believe that there is one force or energy that drives us to move on by guiding us. A name is given to that force in each religion; Allah in Islam, AUM by Hindus, and so on. You can know more from here. With whatever name we call, it directs to GOD, the supreme energy.



Swami Vivekananda says, " Ishvara (God) is the Atman as seen or grasped by the mind. His highest name is AUM --- Repeating AUM continually is the only true worship. It is not a word – It is god Himself. "

"Aum stands for the supreme Reality. It is a symbol for what was, what is, And what shall be. A U M represents also What lies beyond past, present and future." - Mundakya Upanishad

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Hindus apply it on the forehead/Ajna chakra, the space between the two eyebrows. It can be Kumkum, turmeric, vibhuti or sandal. Each of these has it's own significance.
White Sandal : Signifies calmness, purity, and peace
Red Kumkum : Symbolises strength and stability
Saffron or Turmeric : Denotes wealth and prosperity
Black Bhasma or Vibhuti : Represents dedication, eliminates negativity.
You can know more about Tilakam from here and this link too.