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Learning from the past, life is a journey, through
present to the hopes of a better future. With the
onset of spring, its a new beginning, a new hope
to realize our dreams. The unique Indian tradition
and ideologies has gained interest worldwide. The
dignifed path set by our forefathers emphasizing
on simplicity and spirituality has always led us to
attain a higher target. Let those values melt into the
minds of whole India and stay together for a better
nation.
As per the astrology based of Sun, the day in
which Sun enters Aswini is Vishu. In malayalam
calender this day is marked on Medam 1st and
Keralites celebrate this day as NewYear. The
blessings of Lord Sun increase the energy and inner
strength for the whole living beings. The richness
of the harvest is totally submitted to God as an
offering. Selfess service is an important concept in
most Dharmic religions. Because God is perceived
as having a relationship with others, serving the
needy people is indirectly serving God.
Indian tradition emphasis on importance of
sharing, be it joy or riches. It is our responsibility to
uplift the under privileged ones as far as possible.
Sevadarsan has always tried to keep its priorities
in track of such uplifts. As part of Vishu we had
introduced Vishusevadinam and have been sending
our Kaineettam to the inmates of various Bala/
Balika Sadanams back in Kerala. To those who
dont have anyone to own or share the joy and
sorrow, this amount that reach as the Kaineetam
would be so special. It reaches them as the love
and blessings from our part that gives a feel of
attachment.
In 2011 social E Magazine, Sopanam was
introduced to help promote the talents of its
members. Completing three years of publishing, the
kind of response that we received is overwhelming.
The quality, variety and the range of subjects we
deal with in this family magazine has undoubtedly
contributed towards the diffusion of our rich
tradition and culture worldwide. Sopanam is
growing into a international magazine with
creativity of the members as our foundation and
the articles by eminent writers as value addition.
We should contribute constructively for the
betterment of the expatriate society in Kuwait and
stand together for the common cause that arises.
Lets join together, and make this happen to develop
a noble society through our seva attitude.
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Even when the fuel is wet, it will dry as soon as you put in fire and get burnt as it is meant to. Kinship
with virtuous people is also like that. Even when people are drenched(wet) with greed, they will lose
their lust and anger in the fire of knowledge. Along with that they will lose their greed also and find
happiness.

(AUM) = Primordial Sound (OMkaara) = the syllable om
(a) = not (a.nkusha) = a goad (metal
stick used to control elephants)
(a.nkushadhaariNam.h) =
bearing the weapon ànkusha'
(a.nga) = body, organ
(a.ngaNa) = field (a.ngasa.nginau) = with
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(a.njana) = anointment (a.ntara.nga) = inner body or
inner nature, feelings, inside
(a.ntargata) = internal (aMbaa) = mother
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Integrated and Holistic Health:
An Yogic approach
India's contribution to the world of medicine is
immense and vast.Yoga and its philosophy plays
an important role in the whole Indian tradition of
Health.This philosophy advocates for the integrated
and holistic development of our physical, mental and
moral-spiritual aspects of being. The philosophy of
Yoga is practical and applicable in our day-to-day
living. Yoga has been documented to normalise
physiological function and recent advances in
the feld of research have shown that it has sound
scientifc basis.In this article we are trying to analyse
Yogic concept and Health.
Yoga understands health and well being as a
dynamic continuum of human nature and not a mere
state to be attained and maintained. The lowest
point on the continuum with the lowest speed of
vibration is that of death whereas the highest point
with the highest vibration is that of immortality. In
between these two extremes lie the states of normal
health and disease. For many, their state of health
is defned as that state in which they are able to
function without hindrance whereas in reality, health
is part of our evolutionary process towards Divinity.
The lowest point on the dynamic health continuum
with lowest speed of vibration may be equated with
lowest forms of life and mineral matter while the
highest point with highest speed of vibration may be
equated with Divinity.The process of human evolution
passes through numerous forms on the journey from
the lowest to the highest. This journey is very well
brought out in a verse from the Shivapuranam that
describes the evolutionary journey from the non-
moving state of rocks, grass, small plants and trees
to the moving state of worms, various animals, birds
and snakes up to the human state and fnally ending
at the divine state of sages and celestial beings.
Hathayoga Pradipika, one of the classical Yoga texts
gives us the assurance, One who tirelessly practises
Yoga attains success irrespective of whether they are
young, old decrepit, diseased or weak. He gives
us the guarantee that Yoga improves health of all
alike and wards off disease, provided we properly
abide by the rules and regulations. (yuvaa vrddho
ativriddho vaa vyaadhito durbalo pi vaa abhyaasaat
siddhimaapnoti sarvayogeshvatandritah-Hathayoga
Pradipika I:64)
YOGIC VIEW OF W.H.O DEFINITION OF
HEALTH
World Health Organization (WHO) defnes
health as a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well being and not merely absence of disease
or infrmity. WHO has also in recent times suggested
a fourth dimension of spiritual health but has fallen
short of defning it without confusing it with religion.
From a Yogic perspective it is heartening that the
WHO defnition gives importance to well being
that is a vital aspect of being healthy as well as
feeling healthy. There is no use in a doctor telling
patients that all their investigations are normal
when the patients themselves are not feeling well.
This qualitative aspect of health is something
that Yoga and Indian systems of medicine have
considered important for thousands of years. The
defnition of asana given in the Yoga Sutra as sthira
sukham implies this state of steady well being at all
levels of existence (sthira sukham asanam- Yoga
Darshan II:46). Patanjali also tells us that through the
practice of asana we can attain a state that is beyond
dualities leading to a calm and serene state of well
being (tato dvandva anabhighata- Yoga Darshan II:
48).
Yoga aims at enabling the individual to attain
and maintain a dynamic sukha sthanam that may
be defned as a dynamic sense of physical, mental
and spiritual well being. The Bhagavad Gita
defnes Yoga as samatvam meaning thereby that
Yoga is equanimity at all levels. (yogasthah
kurukarmani sangam tyaktva dhananjaya
siddiyasidhyoh samobutva samatvam yoga uchyate
Bhagavad Gita II:
48) This may be also understood as a perfect
state of health wherein physical
homeostasis and mental equanimity occur in a
balanced and healthy harmony.
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YOGIC CONCEPTS OF HEALTH
Yoga is frst and foremost a moksha shastra meant
to facilitate the individual to attain the fnal freedom,
liberation or emancipation. One of the important by-
products of the Yogic way of living is attainment
of health and well being. This is brought about by
right-use-ness of the body, emotions and mind
with awareness and consciousness. This must be
understood to be as healthy a dynamic state that may
be attained inspite of the individuals sabija karma
that manifests as their genetic predispositions and
the environment into which they are born. Yoga
also helps maintain and sustain this dynamic state
of health after it has been attained though disciplined
self effort.
Structural aspects of the human being: Yoga
considers that we are not just the physical body but
are of a multifold universal nature. Concepts of
pancha kosha(fvefold aspects of our existence)
and trisharira (threefold aspect of our bodily
nature) help us understand our multi-dimensional
real nature where health and result from a dynamic
interaction at all levels of existence. At the level of
the gross body, Yoga and Ayurveda consider that the
human body is made up of seven substances. These
sapta dhatus are rasa (chyle), rakta (blood), maamsa
(fesh), medas (adipose), asthi (bone), majjaa
(marrow) and sukra (semen). Both these ancient
health sciences understand importance of tridosha
(three humors) whose balance is vital for good
health. Health is further also understood as harmony
of prana vayus (major energies of physiological
function), upa prana vayus (minor energies of
physiological function) and stability of nadis (subtle
energy channels) with proper function of all chakras
(major energy centres that may be correlated to the
psycho-neuro-immuno- endocrine axis).
Tridoshas and health: The tridosha theory of
health and disease that developed during the late
Vedic period (circa 1500-800 BC) is common to
virtually all Indian systems of medicine. Tridosha
concept has correlation with pancha mahabhutas
(elements of the manifest universe) as well as triguna
(inherent qualities of nature). Health is understood
to be the balanced harmony of the three humours
in accordance with individual predisposition while
disease results from an imbalanced disharmony.
Qualities of physical health according to Yoga:
The Yogic view of health is that the frst signs
of entering Yoga are lightness of body, health,
thirstlessness of mind, clearness of complexion, a
beautiful voice, an agreeable odour and scantiness
of excretions (laghutvam arogyam alolupatvam
varnaprasadam svara sausthavam ca ganghas
subho mootra pureesam Yoga pravrittim prathamam
vadanti- Shvetaasvatara Upanishad: II-13).In
the Patanjala Yoga Darshan we fnd an excellent
description of the attributes of bodily perfection
(kaya sampat). It is said in Vibhuti Pada that
perfection of body includes beauty, gracefulness,
strength, and adamantine hardness (rupa lavanya
bala vajra samhanana kaya sampat-Yoga Darshan
III: 47). The effulgence that is characteristic of good
health is also mentioned when it is said that deep
concentration on samana (energy of digestion) leads
to radiant effulgence.
Qualities of mental health according to Yoga:
Yoga not only considers physical health but also
more importantly mental health.
The central theme of Yoga is the golden mean,
fnding the middle path, a constant search for
moderation and a harmonious homoeostatic balance.
Yoga is the unitive impulse of life, which always
seeks to unite diverse streams into a single powerful
force. Proper practice produces an inner balance of
mind that remains stable and serene even in the midst
of chaos. This ancient science shows its adherents
a clear path to the eye of the storm and ensures
a stability that endures within, even as the cyclone
rages externally.Maharishi Patanjali tells us that we
can gain unexcelled happiness, mental comfort, joy
and satisfaction by practicing contentment (santoshat
anuttamah sukha labhah- Yoga Darshan II: 42). This
link is quite apparent once we think about it, but not
too many associate the need for contentment in their
greed for anything and everything in this material
world.
Qualities of spiritual health according to Yoga:
The Bhagavad Gita also delineates qualities of a
spiritually healthy person in verses 1, 2 and 3 of
chapter XVI. These include: fearlessness (abhayam),
purity of inner being (sattva samshuddhih),
steadfastness in the path of knowledge (jnanayoga
vyavasthitih), charity (danam), self control (dama),
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spirit of sacrifce (yajna), self analysis (svadhyaya),
disciplined life (tapa), uprightness (arjavam), non
violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satyam), freedom
from anger (akrodhah), spirit of renunciation
(tyagah), tranquility (shanti), aversion to defamation
(apaishunam), compassion to all living creatures
(daya bhutesv), non covetedness (aloluptvam),
gentleness (maardavam), modesty (hrir acaapalam),
vigour (tejah), forgiveness (kshama), fortitude
(dhritih), cleanliness of body and mind (saucam),
freedom from malice (adroho), and absence of pride
(naa timaanita).
Relationship between food and health: Yoga
emphasizes the importance of not only eating the
right type of food but also the right amount and with
the right attitude. Importance of not eating alone, as
well as preparation and serving of food with love are
brought out in the Yogic scheme of right living. Guna
(inherent nature) of food is taken into consideration
to attain and maintain good health. Modern dietary
science of diet can learn a lot from this ancient concept
of classifcation of food according to inherent nature
as it is a totally neglected aspect of modern diet. We
are what we eat!
Yogic methods to attain and maintain health: The
science of Yoga has numerous practical techniques
as well as advice for proper life style in order
to attain and maintain health and well being.
Bahiranga practices such as yama, niyama, asana
and pranayama help produce physical health while
antaranga practices of dharana and dhyana work on
producing mental health along with pratyahara.
A detailed description of these techniques and
their benefts on health is beyond the preview of
this lesson and will be discussed in detail in other
lessons. It will suffce to say here that Yoga works
towards restoration of normalcy in all systems of the
human body with special emphasis on the psycho-
neuro-immuno-endocrine axis.
In addition to its preventive and restorative
capabilities, Yoga also aims at promoting positive
health that will help us to tide over health challenges
that occur during our lifetime. Just as we save money
in a bank to tide over fnancial crises, so also we can
build up our positive health balance to help us manage
unforeseen health challenges with faster recovery
and recuperation. This concept of positive health
is one of Yogas unique contributions to modern
healthcare as Yoga has both a preventive as well as
promotive role in the healthcare of our masses. It
is also inexpensive and can be used in tandem with
other systems of medicine in an integrated manner
to beneft patients.
To live a healthy life it is important to do healthy
things and follow a healthy lifestyle. The modern
world is facing a pandemic of lifestyle disorders
that require changes to be made consciously
by individuals themselves. Yoga places great
importance on a proper and healthy lifestyle whose
main components are:
1. Achar Yoga stresses the importance of
healthy activities such as exercise and recommends
asana, pranayama and kriyas on a regular
basis. Cardio- respiratory health is one of the main
by-products of such healthy activities.
2. Vichar Right thoughts and right attitude
towards life is vital for well being. A balanced
state of mind is obtained by following the moral
restraints and ethical observances (yama-niyama).
As Mahatma Gandhi said, there is enough in this
world for everyones need but not enough for any
one persons greed.
3. Ahar Yoga emphasises need for a healthy,
nourishing diet that has an adequate intake of
fresh water along with a well balanced intake of
fresh food, green salads, sprouts, unrefned cereals
and fresh fruits. It is important to be aware of the
need for a satwic diet, prepared and served with
love and affection.
4. Vihar Proper recreational activities to relax
body and mind are essential for good health. This
includes proper relaxation, maintaining quietude
of action- speech-thoughts and group activities
wherein one loses the sense of individuality.
Karma Yoga is an excellent method for losing
the sense of individuality and gaining a sense of
universality.
Let us take the resposibility of our own health,and
use the Yogic concepts of Integrated and holistic
apprach keep oueselves healthy.
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In a noble process to promulgate Sanskrit language to the expat community in Kuwait, The
Department of Sanskrit, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kuwait in association with Samskritha Bharati
conducted a 10 day Samskrita Sambhashana Shibiram (Workshop) at three different locations in
Kuwait (Fahaheel, Salmiya and Abbassiya ) from 27th March.
In Salmiya, the inaugural program held at Sopanam and was presided by Mr.Sanjuraj, Orga-
nizing Secretary, Seva Darshan,Kuwait and inaugurated by Mr.Haridas Varrier, Acting President
of AMMA, Kuwait. Mrs.Vandana NandaKumar, Director of Correspondence course, Samskrita
Bharati, Kerala Chapter led the workshop sessions.
In Abbassiya, the workshop was held in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. It was inaugurated by
Dr.Narayanan Namboori, Consultant Nephrologists, MOH. The program was chaired by
Mr.Rajarajan from Seva Darshan. The Classes were conducted by Mr.Balaji, Sanskrit Dept, Bha-
vans.
In Fahaheel, the program was inaugurated by Mr.Prem Kumar, Principal, Bhavans and func-
tion Presided by Mr.Arun Kumar, Joint Secretary, Seva Darshan.
Mr.Vibheesh Tikkodi, Editor Sopanam E- magazine gave a message on the importance of
Sanskrit in the present scenario. The workshop was conducted by Dr.Nandakumar, Secretary,
Samskrita Bharati, India.
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Spoken Sanskrit workshop conducted by Samskrita Bharati joining hands with Bharatiya Vidya Bha-
van Sanskrit Department concluded with a cultural meeting held on April 5th, Saturday, at Barathiya
Vidya Bhavan, Abbasiya. The function was blessed with the presence of eminences from expatriate
Indian cross section in Kuwait. The function commenced with prayer song by the camp participants and
the students of Abbasiya Baladarsan, Vandemataram by Sri.Mahadevan and an introductory speech by
Sri.Biju Raj.
Shri. Shubhasis Goldar, Deputy Chief of Mission, Indian Embassy lit the inaugural traditional lamp at
the function chaired by Sri.Ajayakumar (President, Sevadarsan). Samskrita Bharati Kuwait coordinator
Shri.P.Gopakumar extended the welcome speech. The workshop experience was shared at the function
by the participants of three centers.
Dr. P. Nandakumar (Samskrita Bharathi, India), explained to the crowd the necessity and importance
of Sanskrit as a language and its potential for the welfare of the world community. The eminent teach-
ers of the workshop, Dr. P. Nandakumar, Smt. Vandana (Samskrita Bharathi, Kerala), Shri.A.Balaji,
(Sanskrit Department Faculty, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan ) were honoured at the function. Shri. Shub-
hasis Goldar, Sri. N.K Ramachandra Menon(Chairman, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan), Sri.Haridas Varrier
(AMMA Kuwait), Dr.Ganesh Paritha (Kuwait Odissa Association), Sri.Balsree Bera(Art of Living), and
Sri.Nakare Satish Chandra Shettty(Kannada Kootta) were also honored. An informative VCD in Sanskrit
was released by Sri. Sunil Menon (HOD, Sanskrit Department, BVB). Shri. Shubhasis Goldar, Sri. N.K
Ramachandra Menon , Dr.P Nandakumar, Sri.Ajayakumar, Sri.Haridas Varrier, Dr.Ganesh Paritha, Sri.
Balsree Bera, and Sri.Nakare Satish Chandra Shettty gave away the certifcates for the participants. Sam-
skritha Bharati executive member Smt.Maina Sunil delivered the word of gratitude.
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UNLEASH YOUR BRAIN POWER
Research studies had revealed that brain utilization by
most of the people are limited to 4%. The main cause of
this under-utilization of brain power is because of the
specific assignment of the tasks between the Left-Brain
and Right-Brain. The assignment is as shown in the picture.
While performing any tasks with logic, analysis,
mathematics, etc; the Left-Brain is dominated and
the Right-Brain is idle. Whereas while listening to
music, drawing a picture, dreaming, etc; the Right-
Brain is dominated and the Left-Brain is idle.
This partial utilisation of the brain is limiting ones
performance. We can improve our performance in
any walk of our life by consciously using the Whole-
Brain.
Result of Whole-Brain Process is multifold:
1. One will become Creatively Effective and Effective Creative
2. Transforms the Thinking Style : Dominos Thinking (Linear Thinking) to Out-of-the-Box Thinking (Lateral Thinking). Linear
Thinking will limit our imagination & creativity and hence our career development and progress; whereas Lateral
Thinking has poses no boundary for our imagination & creativity. Recent surveys says that Outstanding Performing
Leaders in every field is practicing and encouraging other to practice Lateral Thinking.

Mind map is one of such tools which can activate Whole-Brain Process.
Introduction to Mind Map
A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique which provides a universal key to unlock the potential of the brain. It harnesses the
full range of cortical skills word, image, number, logic, rhythm, color and spatial awareness in a single, uniquely powerful
manner. In so doing, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanses of your brain. The Mind Map can be applied to every
aspect of life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance human performance.
When you use Mind Maps on a daily basis, you will find that your life becomes more productive, fulfilled, and successful on
every level. There are no limits to the number of thoughts, ideas and connections that your brain can make, which means that
there are no limits to the different ways you can use Mind Maps to help you.
Originated in the late 1960s by Tony Buzan Mind Maps are now used by millions of people around the world from the very
young to the very old whenever they wish to use their minds more effectively.
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Applications of Mind Map
As with other diagramming tools, mind maps can be used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid to
studying and organizing information, solving problems, making decisions, and writing.
Mind maps have many applications in personal, family, educational, and business situations, including note-taking,
brainstorming (wherein ideas are inserted into the map radially around the center node, without the implicit prioritization that
comes from hierarchy or sequential arrangements, and wherein grouping and organizing is reserved for later stages),
summarizing, as a mnemonic technique, or to sort out a complicated idea. Mind maps are also promoted as a way to collaborate
in color pen creativity sessions.
Mind maps can be used for:
memory enhancement/ retention
brainstorming/ problem solving
planning and scheduling the activities
outline/framework design
structure/relationship representations
anonymous collaboration
marriage of words and visuals
individual expression of creativity
condensing material into a concise and memorable format
team building or synergy creating activity
enhancing work morale
In addition to these direct use cases, data retrieved from mind maps can be used to enhance several other applications, for
instance expert search systems, search engines and search and tag query recommender. To do so, mind maps can be analyzed
with classic methods of information retrieval to classify a mind map's author or documents that are linked from within the mind
map.
What do you need to make a Mind Map?
Because Mind Maps are so easy to do and so natural, the ingredients for your Mind Map Recipe are very few:
Blank unlined paper
Colored pens and pencils
Your Brain
Your imagination!
Procedure for Preparing a Mind Map
There is a seven step procedure to prepare a mind map:
1. Set your purpose for Mind Map.
2. Start in the center of blank paper turned sideways; i.e.
landscape position.
3. Quickly sketch an IMAGE of your focus in the center.
4. Use at least 3 colors for emphasis, structure, texture and
creativity.
5. Draw curved lines radiating from center (thick to thin)
connecting main branches to central image and at each
level.
6. Use 1 KEY WORD or IMAGE per line for more power and
flexibility in thinking.
7. Use images throughout, as a picture paints a 1000 words.
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Physical Activities to activate the Whole-Brain Process
There are few physical activities which can be practices to activate the Whole-Brain Process.
- Do the things (or at least start thinking) in unusual manner.
- Consciously use the other part of the brain.
- Do physical exercise which involves both parts of the brain.
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1. Who wrote the travelogue The Emerald Route?
2. In the Ramayana, who was the son of King Aja and his wife Indumati?
3. Which is the national tree of India?
4. By what name is singer Harjeet Singh Sehgal better known?
5. In which year did Bhopal gas tragedy took place?
6. According to the Hindu mythology, who was born from the navel of Vishnu?
7. The start and fnish points of which race are Hopkinton and the Back Bay area?
8. What is the main colour used in the Warli paintings?
9. What was known as Indian saffron in the medieval period?
10. Which Olympic medalists sports foundation runs a shooting academy in Pune called
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A haunting smell that infuses the entire home
which is drawing us to the store room, without
an ambiguity where the Jackfruit is stored. An
odor of chill air always rests in the room and the
environment.
The month April is the time of Vishu, the
Malayalam New Year Day that is the frst day in
the Malayalam month of Medam, which is the
season of jackfruit. Jackfruit is the integral part
of Vishukani preparation. Grandma used to tell us
that was the right time to have the fruit clipped off
the tree to be ripened in the store room.
We kids could always lend a helping hand in the
deseeding operation of Jackfruit. While deseeding
process Grandma used to scold us with bulging
mouth of Jackfruit fesh and seed. However, eating
the fesh before it was dispatched to the kitchen
was really enjoyable.
My Grandma used to prepare verify of tasty
traditional cuisines with Jackfruit, from which I
would like to introduce one dish for all of you:
CHAKKA KUZHACHATHU
COOCKED JACKFRUIT
Ingredients:-
Chakka chula/Jackfruit fesh (raw) - 500 gms
[Note fully ripened]
Grated coconut - 1 cup, Turmeric powder - 1/2
tsp, Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp, Green Chilly - 2-3
, Garlic - 3 cloves, Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp, Coconut
oil - 2 tsp., Curry leaves, Red Chilly - 1, Salt to
taste
Method of preparation:
Cook cleaned and sliced Chakkachula / Jackfruit
fesh with 2 cups of water and salt to taste, for 15
~20 minutes until cooked.
Meanwhile Grind grated coconut , mixed with
turmeric powder , cumin seeds, green chilly and
garlic to a coarse paste, by adding little water.
Combine the coconut paste with the cooked
jackfruit and mix it well using a wooden spoon.
Add salt if needed.
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
When they pop up add dried red chilies and curry
leaves. Pour it over the jackfruit-coconut mix. Then
serve warm ,,,, very tasty with Kadukumanga.
Health Benefts of Jackfruit
Immunity: Jackfruit contains an excellent
source of Vitamin C & antioxidants. It increases
immunity to protect against common diseases like
cough, cold and fu.
Energy: Jackfruit contains high amount of
carbohydrate and calorie; and it has no cholesterol
content. Thus jackfruit makes more safe and
healthy food.
Protect from Cancer: Jackfruit is a rich source
of antioxidants, phytonutrients and favonoid that
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make it highly benefcial to protect from colon,
lung and oral cavity cancer.
Maintain Blood Pressure: Jackfruit contains good
amount of potassium which is required to maintain
sodium level. Also high potassium is required to
maintain fuid level i.e. to balance electrolyte. Thus
it helps to lower high blood pressure and reduces
the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Improve Digestion: Jackfruit contains good
amount of dietary fber which makes it bulk
laxative. Thus it improves digestion and prevents
constipation.
Eye Health: Jackfruit contains Vitamin A, an
important nutrient for eye health. It increases eye
vision and protect from free radicals. As it is a rich
source of other antioxidants, it is highly effective
to prevent degeneration of the retina.
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Quiz Answers
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A few grains of rice
This story is about a great Saint called Ramana Maharshi. One day, as
Ramana Maharshi was strolling in his Ashram, he noticed a few grains of
rice lying on the ground near the kitchen. He immediately started collecting
all the grains. Seeing that the Saint was carefully picking up the few grains,
His devotees were surprised and gathered around Him. They could not
believe that the great Saint, who had left His home and worldly ties for
the sake of God, cared so much for a few grains of rice. Finally, one of His
devotees had the courage to ask Him, Gurudv, we have many bags of rice
in the kitchen. Why do you take the trouble to pick up these few grains?"
The Saint replied, "You see only these few grains of rice, but try to see
what has gone into these grains. The hard work of the farmer, whoploughed
the feld and sowed the seeds, the water of the ocean, the clouds and the
rain, the cool air and the warm sunshine, the soft soil and the rice plants.
All these have gone into these grains. If you understand this, you will see
the hand of God in every grain. So, do not waste them or crush them under
your feet. If you do not want to eat them, give them to the birds."
Moral: How many times do we waste things like water, food, paper, etc.,
that we feel are unimportant! Next time before wasting things or not taking
care of what we have, we can remember this story and see the presence of
God in all creation.

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