Srinivas Padma: Personal Musings on Life, Growth, and Connections

The concept of Kundalini refers to a powerful energy that is believed to lie dormant at the base of the spine, in the human body. This energy is often compared to a coiled serpent, waiting to be awakened. Kundalini Yoga is a practice that aims to awaken this energy and direct it toward spiritual transformation and enlightenment. Kundalini can be awakened through yogic practices, such as specific postures, breathing techniques, and mantras. As the energy is awakened, it moves upwards through the body, piercing six chakras or energy centers, before reaching the crown of the head, where it is said to merge with pure consciousness, leading to enlightenment. There are twenty Upanishads, which are dedicated to the theory and practice of Kundalini Yoga, making them the ultimate source for Kundalini teachings. However, the separate tradition of Advaita Vedanta, which is focused on gaining spiritual knowledge, is based on twelve other Upanishads. The human body has an intricate network of Nadi...

Once upon a time, there was a panel discussion about the question that had been asked more frequently than any other.  "Why do bad things happen to good people, people who are kind, responsible, virtuous, and even saintly?"  The panel consisted of a Christian minister, a Roman Catholic nun, a rabbi, and a Hindu monk.  The Panel The audience consisted of cancer patients and their families, all of whom found themselves confronting a life-threatening illness. The Christian minister said, "We are all sinful by nature, no matter how pious we might be, and therefore, we're all subject to being punished for our sins."  The rabbi said, "God introduces trials and tribulations into our lives to test our faith and strengthen our devotion."  The nun said, "The suffering God gives us is a mystery that we can never fully understand." When it was the Hindu monk's turn to speak, he faced a dilemma. The explanations offered by the other panelists were all...

  Start by learning some basic phrases and vocabulary in Spanish. Some useful phrases to know include: "Hola" (hello),  "Gracias" (thank you),  "Por favor" (please),  "Perdón" (excuse me), and  "¿Hablas inglés?" (do you speak English?). Practice your pronunciation. One of the most important things to do when learning a new language is to practice your pronunciation. Listen to native speakers and try to imitate their sounds and intonation. Use simple, clear language. When speaking with people in Spanish, try to use simple, clear language. Avoid using idioms or colloquial expressions that may be unfamiliar to the listener. Be patient and understanding. Remember that not everyone you meet while traveling will speak fluent English, and it may take some time to communicate effectively in Spanish. Be patient and understanding, and try to be as clear as possible when speaking and listening. Use body language and gestures to help communicate. B...

What Is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s, they get their name from their crown-like shape. Sometimes, but not often, a coronavirus can infect both animals and humans. Most coronaviruses spread the same way other cold-causing viruses do: through infected people coughing and sneezing, by touching an infected person's hands or face, or by touching things such as doorknobs that infected people have touched. Coronaviruses cause diseases in mammals and birds that include diarrhea in cows and pigs, and upper respiratory disease in chickens. In humans, the virus causes rare but potentially lethal respiratory infections. Cases of the virus have been detected around China, including Hong Kong and Macao, and other countries, including Japan, South Korea, the United States and Thailand. Singapore and Vietnam are the latest to join the list. The symptoms of most coronaviruses are similar to any other upper respiratory infection, including runny nose,...

Fear sells eyeballs  In economics, a recession is a business cycle contraction when there is a general decline in economic activity. Recessions generally occur when there is a widespread drop in spending. Let's understand some commonly used keywords: Correction A market correction refers to a price decline of at least 10% of any security or market index following a temporary upswing in market prices. Correction: 10% Decline Bear Market During a bear market, market sentiment is negative as investors are beginning to move their money out of equities and into fixed-income securities, as they wait for a positive move in the stock market. Bear Market: 20% Decline Crash A stock market crash is a sudden dramatic decline of stock prices across a significant cross-section of a stock market, resulting in a significant loss of paper wealth. Crashes are driven by panic as much as by underlying economic factors. They often follow speculative stock market bubbles. Crash: 35-60% ...

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USE A GUMMY GEL CLEANER This gummy cleaner picks up dust and dirt in hard to reach places such as car vents, dashes, etc. Some of these are equipped with disinfectant and don’t leave a sticky residue. The trick to these cleaners is that you’ll want to keep your hands dry while using them, to maintain ultimate stickiness and effectiveness. While store-bought “cleaning slimes” are available, you can make your own at home and save money. Start with a ½ cup of liquid starch, a 4 oz bottle of Elmer’s glue, and a ¼ cup of water to create the slime.  You’ll soon have a pliable slime that can get in the nooks, crannies and crevices of your interior. GET A GREAT-SMELLING CAR Does your car’s odor leave something to be desired? Pets, food, and spills can lead to bad odors in your car, but it’s easy to restore your car to a great scent. Sprinkle your car seats with baking soda, and let it sit for several hours, then vacuum clean. The odor-busting properties of the baking ...