FOLLOW BLACK MONEY IN SAFE HAVENS & MAKE THEM PAY BACK.
As a person who was among the firsts to blow the whistle on the stashed away funds mainly by our politicians, criminals, smugglers, black marketers etc. way back before even the elections were announced, so as to coincide with this election fought furiously than ever before, by almost all parties as the stakes have become so high for some due to lack of power while, others for retaining power.
An Indian election for the first time in modern history has a direct bearing on the world as a whole due to the very fact of the enormity and the sheer number involved. I suppose Indian Prime minister will become the most powerful man on earth, only Chinese have the numbers to outshine or become the most powerful force but they follow failed communism but in real is only dictatorship with no elections at all. Super powers such has US, Russia, UK ,France and Germany all can be considered spent forces, while India and China Alone are the emerging and sleeping giants who has suddenly woke up to realize our present day power, though a veto power in UN still eludes us.
The outcome of the present election in itself will be the most looked after affair by the whole world very closely, so as to chart their new diplomatic and strategically important approach, which certainly will have a huge bearing in our foreign policies, friends and foes but, all are in dire need for friendship and business with us, which can only happen when they openly become our allies rather who openly support our causes and cases in forums like UN and other international arenas. No country in the world today can afford to ignore the importance of India unlike a couple of decades back when we were almost ruined with heavy burden of external debts and internal strife.
But youngsters were making a huge difference abroad and brought back home most of the jobs including manufacturing, services and setting up big corporate MNCs with dummy and some real partners, who must be an Indian or Indian Company for their operations and profiteering in India. Huge funds were invested and along with the same huge profits made rather looted, at the cost of mostly the blood and sweat of our poorest and middleclass, they all succeeded, which gave more ideas for their Indian clones, who too started to bring funds routed through Tax havens and reaped the benefit meant for foreign direct investors who can invest in India in a big way and also take back those colossal funds together one fine morning, which created havocs in our markets.
Most of those involved in such games in share market were rich criminals who have safety and protection of almost all governments most importantly our own government agencies who guide them while ensuring protection with the help of the big fishes as well. Illegal funds of huge quantity appeared and disappeared at will, of those criminals including some powerful politicians and terrorists from so many countries including India. I am not sure about the procedures of participatory notes being used for investing in our share market, according to my limited knowledge, there is absolutely no way of ensuring about the origin of such funds.
Under such conditions due to their greed for more in double quick time ultimately ended the run in a disaster, which could have been avoided had our watchdogs who follows the trails of black money was sincere in their efforts to un earth or identify the crooks involved. Now since, US under Barack Obama too is keen in punishing the culprits, our politicians too had to bark to convince the general public, who are now aware of the amount of money and the sheer volume of the funds, belonging to people of Indian origin itself is almost half of such ill gotten funds. All our political parties routinely park their funds in Tax havens, but now for the first time, some have uttered here and there that they will do everything possible to bring back such monies. If at all any party is willing genuinely to go after the same with all our might only, time and god will know. I am doubly sure that once the election is over they might try and put it under the carpet and as we all are aware people have very short memory, a bomb blast in a town or village can divert the attention of the general public to security again thereby, forgetting the main issue of stashed funds and to do justice to our fellow countrymen, who are the real and rightful owners of any such funds kept no matter where and how safe , if we have the will we can get it back from the devil himself.
Thoughts of balakrishnan mechakkatt for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
GOD SALUTES VIRTUES OF TRUTH AND RIGHTIOUS LIVING.
SLUMDOG ALRIGHT BUT A MILLIONER, HOW IS IT POSSIBLE?
The movie which made headlines around the world recently has another side and dimension, which though subtle, but conveys the strong fundamentals of children, growing up in difficult and dreary life akin to dogs, but yet holds on to the virtues called DHARMA, SATHYAM, NEETHI and most importantly KARMA Without expectations of getting the favors back, {In English SENSE OF SATISFACTION OF SHARING THE WOES AND HAPPINESS, TRUTH,JUSTICE, but most importantly the philosophy of doing your duty without expecting anything in return as profit or favour.] this was the inherent message which the story teller must have consciously or accidentally conveyed to the mass, also proved the righteous fundamentals which in India, we see in slums as well. That in itself is a story well told, even without the last minute lottery perhaps for a bit of drama used to spice up the dish served for aroma and taste.
Our country and its people would still be living the righteous life had it not been corrupted by the influence of Europeans, who ruled us against all morals with the sheer destructive power of deadly weapons they invented or rather copied from our own civilizations, which had minutely conveyed the science behind all the technologies in existence today but were known to us from time immemorial. For instance test tube babies have been explained in our Great epic ‘Mahabharatha” in which Kouravas all total 101 children of the same couple was grown up in pots , which our modern science has recently been crediting themselves of having “invented” the latest technique.
Like wise our “NAVAGRAHAS” includes Sun and Moon, we had actually taken our westerners for a ride before, now they themselves have reversed the status given to Neptune and Pluto recently, by degrading those both planets, which again confirms our Vedic science more superior in Astronomy and Astrology and cosmos as a whole. Our extent of knowledge in the above sciences are unmatched even today by any “big bang” theorists’ who can only presume and not prove beyond doubt, the existence and realities of Cosmos. We all stand a better chance of getting the answers for our quests for knowledge, which existed in an era of thousands of years back through Sanskrit and some other languages which existed but seems to have been lost unlike Latin, Sanskrit, Tamil, lost and gone through dark periods again to rise up to a level of .001 percent of what was the reality with our forefathers.
This premise is absolutely possible as cycle of events happening even in present times in the world, which can destroy the whole world of its living beings with the kind of weapons we possess, absolutely enough to destroy the world thousands of times. But the next evolution again takes place perhaps after millions or billions of years all these so called latest weapons, mass killers are all mentioned in different names such as Brahma Astra, [Arrow in English.] which means the deadliest ICBM [Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles] Lasers too are explained in detail in our ‘Puranas’ or Ithihas the names for the greatest of epics of our History. {Like our Guruji.Sri.Sri.Ravisankar pointed out that the very meaning of Ithihas if translated to English is History]
Though, we seems to have lost ninety nine percent of our written scriptures the one percent which is left is enough to cobble it all together and construct the events which lead to the present stage of humanity. Thank fully, there are people spending decades of committed work towards the establishment of truth like our dearest Dr.Gopalakrishnan, who is a scholar in a variety of fields including English and Sanskrit other than so many other fields [refer my earlier blogs for details of Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage sites [IISH]. Truth is bound to come up at last.
Thoughts of Balakrishnan Mechakkat for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
The movie which made headlines around the world recently has another side and dimension, which though subtle, but conveys the strong fundamentals of children, growing up in difficult and dreary life akin to dogs, but yet holds on to the virtues called DHARMA, SATHYAM, NEETHI and most importantly KARMA Without expectations of getting the favors back, {In English SENSE OF SATISFACTION OF SHARING THE WOES AND HAPPINESS, TRUTH,JUSTICE, but most importantly the philosophy of doing your duty without expecting anything in return as profit or favour.] this was the inherent message which the story teller must have consciously or accidentally conveyed to the mass, also proved the righteous fundamentals which in India, we see in slums as well. That in itself is a story well told, even without the last minute lottery perhaps for a bit of drama used to spice up the dish served for aroma and taste.
Our country and its people would still be living the righteous life had it not been corrupted by the influence of Europeans, who ruled us against all morals with the sheer destructive power of deadly weapons they invented or rather copied from our own civilizations, which had minutely conveyed the science behind all the technologies in existence today but were known to us from time immemorial. For instance test tube babies have been explained in our Great epic ‘Mahabharatha” in which Kouravas all total 101 children of the same couple was grown up in pots , which our modern science has recently been crediting themselves of having “invented” the latest technique.
Like wise our “NAVAGRAHAS” includes Sun and Moon, we had actually taken our westerners for a ride before, now they themselves have reversed the status given to Neptune and Pluto recently, by degrading those both planets, which again confirms our Vedic science more superior in Astronomy and Astrology and cosmos as a whole. Our extent of knowledge in the above sciences are unmatched even today by any “big bang” theorists’ who can only presume and not prove beyond doubt, the existence and realities of Cosmos. We all stand a better chance of getting the answers for our quests for knowledge, which existed in an era of thousands of years back through Sanskrit and some other languages which existed but seems to have been lost unlike Latin, Sanskrit, Tamil, lost and gone through dark periods again to rise up to a level of .001 percent of what was the reality with our forefathers.
This premise is absolutely possible as cycle of events happening even in present times in the world, which can destroy the whole world of its living beings with the kind of weapons we possess, absolutely enough to destroy the world thousands of times. But the next evolution again takes place perhaps after millions or billions of years all these so called latest weapons, mass killers are all mentioned in different names such as Brahma Astra, [Arrow in English.] which means the deadliest ICBM [Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles] Lasers too are explained in detail in our ‘Puranas’ or Ithihas the names for the greatest of epics of our History. {Like our Guruji.Sri.Sri.Ravisankar pointed out that the very meaning of Ithihas if translated to English is History]
Though, we seems to have lost ninety nine percent of our written scriptures the one percent which is left is enough to cobble it all together and construct the events which lead to the present stage of humanity. Thank fully, there are people spending decades of committed work towards the establishment of truth like our dearest Dr.Gopalakrishnan, who is a scholar in a variety of fields including English and Sanskrit other than so many other fields [refer my earlier blogs for details of Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage sites [IISH]. Truth is bound to come up at last.
Thoughts of Balakrishnan Mechakkat for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
REASON FOR NAMING MY BLOG SOLITAIREBALA.
SOLITAIRE- SONG BY CARPENTERS [MUSIC BAND OF 70'S]
There was a man
A lonely man
Who lost his love
Through his indifference
A heart that cared
That went unshared
Until it died
Within his silence
(*) and solitaire’s the only game in town
And every road that takes him
Takes him down
And by himself it’s easy to pretend
He’ll never love again
(**) and keeping to himself
He plays the game
Without her love
It always ends the same
While life goes on around him everywhere
He’s playing solitaire
A little hope
Goes up in smoke
Just how it goes
Goes without saying
There was a man
A lonely man
Who would command
The hand he’s playing
Repeat (*)
Repeat (**)
Repeat (*)
There was a man
A lonely man
Who lost his love
Through his indifference
A heart that cared
That went unshared
Until it died
Within his silence
(*) and solitaire’s the only game in town
And every road that takes him
Takes him down
And by himself it’s easy to pretend
He’ll never love again
(**) and keeping to himself
He plays the game
Without her love
It always ends the same
While life goes on around him everywhere
He’s playing solitaire
A little hope
Goes up in smoke
Just how it goes
Goes without saying
There was a man
A lonely man
Who would command
The hand he’s playing
Repeat (*)
Repeat (**)
Repeat (*)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
REVERSAL OF GLOBAL WARMING IN A DECADE.
BACK TO BASICS-Part II.
I have dealt in my last blog the problems arising out of drinking water scarcity around the world and if we succeeds in addressing this matter with urgent actions may at least save millions of lives of people and animals, though the seriousness is not felt by even the most developed countries because with their wealth backing, they are able to pay and get whatever quantity they need for the moment. But the scarcity in dry areas such as North African Countries, Asian and Latin American countries will result mass scale death. We have to make water sources block free while cleansing what ever is available. Sea water purification for drinking purpose has not yet been perfected, hence the anxiety for our future.
In Tamilnadu already the old and young are taught how to preserve water and considers wasting water will result in “Lakshmi” the goddess of wealth, ignoring such people thereby making them live in poverty all life. Rajasthan also is a state which assesses a bride by the way she uses one mug of water. To get the maximum benefit she has to at least make that mug of water counted in such ways as cleaning grains followed by using the same water again for cleaning ourselves to be followed by pouring the same, after all such menial uses, to the roots of trees for their thirst as well. That according to me is the way forward as each and every individual should be aware of the drinkable water scarcity looming large on humanity in the next decade itself.
The solutions are plenty if one goes about it seriously for rain water harvesting, check dams and must ensure full commitment not to waste water any longer. The UN has made it clear, that before our fossil fuels get over, our precious water too will dry up.
When humanity is facing such dangers of extinction even before the animals are through and becomes scarce, instead of addressing these crucial acts, we are engaged in terrorism and wars all around the world, which can not be supported under any circumstances. But will better sense prevail? God only knows.
Disappearing forests is the worst nightmare after our scarcity of water problem. It is high time that we people give more space for a forestation program so as to widen and encouraging animals and birds to breed and multiply which will up to an extent, reduce the damage already done. The encroachment of forest land has to be reversed radically and speedily while planting saplings of all varieties needed to make it a rain forest again. We must at least be able to double the size of reserved forest in 10 years time to make some difference at the least. For this purpose people has to be compensated by moving out of the jungle and engaging them for the purpose of a forestation policy strictly, the expenditure should be borne by the respective Governments to do justice at least 10% to our future generations. The Tribals mainly will be the effected people, as they live mostly at the edge of forests. Their rehabilitation and compensation should not be meager at all, as it is a noble cause for which we are denying them their present livelihood. They should be given preference in jobs and steady income otherwise that also will result in human tragedies.
Reducing the effect of global warming has to be the biggest challenge for our humanity in the coming decade. That will only happen with the co-operation of all countries of the world to make it a national policy to be adhered strictly and bring down the level by at least half of the present emission levels in the next decade to at least give some hope for the survival of life on our dearest mother earth. Today being celebrated as ‘mothers day’ will have real effect if humanity starts considering our planet as the mother of all creatures big, small animals birds and all those lovely living beings.
To be Continued, Thoughts of Balakrishnan Mechakkatt for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
I have dealt in my last blog the problems arising out of drinking water scarcity around the world and if we succeeds in addressing this matter with urgent actions may at least save millions of lives of people and animals, though the seriousness is not felt by even the most developed countries because with their wealth backing, they are able to pay and get whatever quantity they need for the moment. But the scarcity in dry areas such as North African Countries, Asian and Latin American countries will result mass scale death. We have to make water sources block free while cleansing what ever is available. Sea water purification for drinking purpose has not yet been perfected, hence the anxiety for our future.
In Tamilnadu already the old and young are taught how to preserve water and considers wasting water will result in “Lakshmi” the goddess of wealth, ignoring such people thereby making them live in poverty all life. Rajasthan also is a state which assesses a bride by the way she uses one mug of water. To get the maximum benefit she has to at least make that mug of water counted in such ways as cleaning grains followed by using the same water again for cleaning ourselves to be followed by pouring the same, after all such menial uses, to the roots of trees for their thirst as well. That according to me is the way forward as each and every individual should be aware of the drinkable water scarcity looming large on humanity in the next decade itself.
The solutions are plenty if one goes about it seriously for rain water harvesting, check dams and must ensure full commitment not to waste water any longer. The UN has made it clear, that before our fossil fuels get over, our precious water too will dry up.
When humanity is facing such dangers of extinction even before the animals are through and becomes scarce, instead of addressing these crucial acts, we are engaged in terrorism and wars all around the world, which can not be supported under any circumstances. But will better sense prevail? God only knows.
Disappearing forests is the worst nightmare after our scarcity of water problem. It is high time that we people give more space for a forestation program so as to widen and encouraging animals and birds to breed and multiply which will up to an extent, reduce the damage already done. The encroachment of forest land has to be reversed radically and speedily while planting saplings of all varieties needed to make it a rain forest again. We must at least be able to double the size of reserved forest in 10 years time to make some difference at the least. For this purpose people has to be compensated by moving out of the jungle and engaging them for the purpose of a forestation policy strictly, the expenditure should be borne by the respective Governments to do justice at least 10% to our future generations. The Tribals mainly will be the effected people, as they live mostly at the edge of forests. Their rehabilitation and compensation should not be meager at all, as it is a noble cause for which we are denying them their present livelihood. They should be given preference in jobs and steady income otherwise that also will result in human tragedies.
Reducing the effect of global warming has to be the biggest challenge for our humanity in the coming decade. That will only happen with the co-operation of all countries of the world to make it a national policy to be adhered strictly and bring down the level by at least half of the present emission levels in the next decade to at least give some hope for the survival of life on our dearest mother earth. Today being celebrated as ‘mothers day’ will have real effect if humanity starts considering our planet as the mother of all creatures big, small animals birds and all those lovely living beings.
To be Continued, Thoughts of Balakrishnan Mechakkatt for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
WATER SCARCITY MOST PRESSING ISSUE FACING MANKIND.
BACK TO BASICS.
Mother Nature, as it is called is due to the very fact that, nature is our mother, supports and sustains life of all forms from time immemorial. Human manipulation to suit their selfish and unreasonable greed was the reason for the destruction of Trees and contamination of water, erasing of all the green cover to make concrete jungles and on top of it all mining of fossil fuels and ores for metal, petroleum products etc.
The most pressing issue though, many have not yet realized the truth, is the scarcity of drinkable water. Though our mother earth is filled with water, which is about 75 %, out of which, pure drinking water is only 3 percent, which again gets contaminated and the reduced actual drinkable water is 0.007 percent of the fresh water. Many countries in Africa is now faced with acute drinking water scarcity and many lives, one child in every 15 seconds is dying out of sheer thirst or usage of contaminated water, as no human being can survive more than 7 days without water.
The above facts and figures have been arrived by none other than our UN, and in 5 to 10 years time majority of the human population will perish due to thirst alone, if we don’t reverse the effects of water contamination and have to get the drinkable water of 3 percent purified in war footing so as to make humanity survive.
This basic need is only the tip of the iceberg, and other dangers looming ahead will be dealt with by me in my coming blogs each day. The forest Cover has been shaved off making the oxygen available getting reduced each year and results in ill health and health related deaths. We all know trees have life and are the main tool in conversion of carbon di oxide to oxygen required for all living beings for breathing and unlike water, lack of oxygen can kill a person in minutes leave alone hours or days.
Here again, man has manipulated the natures’ destruction for momentary profit thereby endangering the lives of human, animals and birds, as none can survive without oxygen.
Governments around the world is living in a fools paradise, as none have come out with any reasonable solutions but kept the rate of destruction to the maximum for the profit to be made at present. The thought of life endangerment in the future is far from being addressed except for a few guys who have been crying hoarse since last few years but no one seems to be listening.
May God Save Humanity? To be continued:-
Thoughts of Balakrishnan.M for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
Mother Nature, as it is called is due to the very fact that, nature is our mother, supports and sustains life of all forms from time immemorial. Human manipulation to suit their selfish and unreasonable greed was the reason for the destruction of Trees and contamination of water, erasing of all the green cover to make concrete jungles and on top of it all mining of fossil fuels and ores for metal, petroleum products etc.
The most pressing issue though, many have not yet realized the truth, is the scarcity of drinkable water. Though our mother earth is filled with water, which is about 75 %, out of which, pure drinking water is only 3 percent, which again gets contaminated and the reduced actual drinkable water is 0.007 percent of the fresh water. Many countries in Africa is now faced with acute drinking water scarcity and many lives, one child in every 15 seconds is dying out of sheer thirst or usage of contaminated water, as no human being can survive more than 7 days without water.
The above facts and figures have been arrived by none other than our UN, and in 5 to 10 years time majority of the human population will perish due to thirst alone, if we don’t reverse the effects of water contamination and have to get the drinkable water of 3 percent purified in war footing so as to make humanity survive.
This basic need is only the tip of the iceberg, and other dangers looming ahead will be dealt with by me in my coming blogs each day. The forest Cover has been shaved off making the oxygen available getting reduced each year and results in ill health and health related deaths. We all know trees have life and are the main tool in conversion of carbon di oxide to oxygen required for all living beings for breathing and unlike water, lack of oxygen can kill a person in minutes leave alone hours or days.
Here again, man has manipulated the natures’ destruction for momentary profit thereby endangering the lives of human, animals and birds, as none can survive without oxygen.
Governments around the world is living in a fools paradise, as none have come out with any reasonable solutions but kept the rate of destruction to the maximum for the profit to be made at present. The thought of life endangerment in the future is far from being addressed except for a few guys who have been crying hoarse since last few years but no one seems to be listening.
May God Save Humanity? To be continued:-
Thoughts of Balakrishnan.M for more visit ‘solitairebala’ in Google.
PURE SCIENCE ,INDIAN HERITAGE , GIFT TO THE WORLD
Dr.N.Gopalakrishnan & IISH:"In quest of our Heritage"
Author: Manjula Ramakrishnan
Publication: Haindava Keralam
Date: November 19, 2006
URL: http://www.haindavakeralam.org/PageModule.aspx?PageID=2367&SKIN=1705
LimeLight : Science and not fiction
He is a senior scientist working in CSIR, Trivandrum and Honorary Director for Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage. He has amassed a host of academic qualifications that ranges from Masters in pharmaceutical chemistry, industrial sociology and journalism, all the way up to a D Lit in Sanskrit. He has earned these accolades for
studying Indian Scientific Heritage, for this is his area of passion.
Meet Dr N Gopalakrishnan, who travels the hither to yon of the world spreading the message that there is a distinct link between Indian heritage and science and there are indisputable scientific explanations to what we practise as our heritage.
"Working as a senior scientist and also having studied the Indian scientific heritage in-depth, I wanted to contribute something original to the society. After nearly two decades of research I found that there is very deep scientific knowledge that existed in Indian heritage. My mission is to bring this back with the help of ultra modern science and instruments and ensure this is accepted by the more modern Indians world over, some of whom are losing touch with their own roots and heritage.
"The overwhelming response that I have received in this love's labour from the audience globally, constantly motivates me to probe and find out further about this mesmerising subject and also to spread the message far and wide," says Dr Gopalakrishnan.
Explaining with a small example he says, the most sensitive part of the body is the forehead.
"A section of Indians apply sandalwood paste on the forehead as it cools and activates the brain. The red vermilion applied on the forehead by married women again absorbs and radiates mild UV rays. The most sensitive skin area in an entire body is that of the ear, particularly the area behind the ear and when people tuck 'Thulasi' leaves behind the ears it enhances blood circulation.
"Sitting on a plank or mat while praying is being practised by several religions and this is because squatting on the ground should not diffuse the bioelectrical radiation and this happens when the body is in contact with the floor. It has been scientifically
established that the cadaver when cremated is reduced to a mere 58 grammes of ash -- however obese the person might have been during his lifetime -- all that is left of him is this and such findings often have a bearing on the psychology of an individual prompting him to lead a sin free life. Thus every act of Indian heritage has
strong scientific connotation," declares the scientist.
The Surya Namaskaram or the salutation to the sun that is considered spiritual also involves the use of 186 movable joints of the body that work in perfect harmony with one another. It is also a remarkable combination of seven yogas and hence this salutation is considered scientifically as the king of exercises..
"Indian heritage has very deep biological, psychological, scientific and spiritual meaning. When practised it leads to social, family and national integration. And travelling within the borders of India and outside it, I was alarmed at the level of ignorance of people about their own heritage. At the same time what was uplifting was their extreme level of interest to know more. I often have as part of my audience, people from various walks of life, from many ethnic groups and what is the core concept of my speech is that I address them not to exhibit my knowledge, but to ensure I talk in a manner that they are able to comprehend, such that their interest does not waver or wane and thus my purpose is achieved.
"A few months back when I visited 17 universities in the USA and another seven universities in Canada, I found youngsters willing to sit for close to five hours to listen and grasp the nuances of our Indian scientific heritage. As long as I could link our various practices to science, it appealed to their contemporary thinking and
what they had been rebelling against is authority flaunted by seniors saying, 'this is what has been practiced by generations. Don't question it, just learn to abide by it,' and blind acceptance is something they are not ready for."
The fact that he has been successful with spreading scientific Indian heritage is evident from the fact that various demographics respond to him in different ways. The youngsters ask a variety of probing questions, refuse to accept unless fully convinced, make notes diligently, "and if I am able to create an impression in their
youthful, vibrant minds, I can draw strength from such modest success," says Dr Gopalakrishnan.
"When I am lecturing, I ensure that at no point am I caught droning on endlessly unmindful of audience participation or response. I always keep three people sitting in various corners of the auditorium as my reference point. I note with care, changes in their facial expressions, just one yawn will quickly make me introduce a joke, somebody glancing at their watch will prompt me to narrate an event from real life and thus as much as my audience has learnt from me, each lecture demonstration is a learning experience for me too," he smiles.
He derives strength from the fact that every single practice of our Indian heritage can be scientifically explained leading to information dissemination in the wavelength of the present day generation. And this is also precisely why students -- both Indian
and non-Indian -- from Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge have invited him year after year to address them.
In 18 years of lecturing, Dr Gopalakrishnan has given over 5,500 lectures. He is still a student for he would like to acquire an academic degree once every five years, studying something new and facing the viva voce, for this is an experience that keeps the brain constantly in alert mode.
Besides it is important for a teacher to be continuously learning in order to impart the best to the taught he observes.
"My message to Indians around the world is that unmindful of your political, religious or other leaning, learn about India, for it is your country. Even if you wish to criticise India, first learn comprehensively about it in order to help you highlight its flaws. Do not criticise with superficial knowledge. My studies have reaffirmed my faith in people and none can be categorised as bad"
"Every individual is a manifestation of the divine. With the right approach, hard to dispute logic and sound reasoning, up to 60 per cent of negatives in any individual can be corrected. And when I say this I do not want to sound like a sanyasin for I am at all times a scientist. I want to fulfill my promise to Indian President Dr Abdul Kalam that by Aug.15, 2007, when India will celebrate the 60th anniversary -- Shashtiapthipoorthy -- as it is called, at least 100 million people would have got my message of Indian scientific heritage. This target is my constant motivation, as I move from one lecture demonstration to another, looking at the eager faces in front of me, thirsty for knowledge and hungry to know more about their own heritage"
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Author: Manjula Ramakrishnan
Publication: Haindava Keralam
Date: November 19, 2006
URL: http://www.haindavakeralam.org/PageModule.aspx?PageID=2367&SKIN=1705
LimeLight : Science and not fiction
He is a senior scientist working in CSIR, Trivandrum and Honorary Director for Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage. He has amassed a host of academic qualifications that ranges from Masters in pharmaceutical chemistry, industrial sociology and journalism, all the way up to a D Lit in Sanskrit. He has earned these accolades for
studying Indian Scientific Heritage, for this is his area of passion.
Meet Dr N Gopalakrishnan, who travels the hither to yon of the world spreading the message that there is a distinct link between Indian heritage and science and there are indisputable scientific explanations to what we practise as our heritage.
"Working as a senior scientist and also having studied the Indian scientific heritage in-depth, I wanted to contribute something original to the society. After nearly two decades of research I found that there is very deep scientific knowledge that existed in Indian heritage. My mission is to bring this back with the help of ultra modern science and instruments and ensure this is accepted by the more modern Indians world over, some of whom are losing touch with their own roots and heritage.
"The overwhelming response that I have received in this love's labour from the audience globally, constantly motivates me to probe and find out further about this mesmerising subject and also to spread the message far and wide," says Dr Gopalakrishnan.
Explaining with a small example he says, the most sensitive part of the body is the forehead.
"A section of Indians apply sandalwood paste on the forehead as it cools and activates the brain. The red vermilion applied on the forehead by married women again absorbs and radiates mild UV rays. The most sensitive skin area in an entire body is that of the ear, particularly the area behind the ear and when people tuck 'Thulasi' leaves behind the ears it enhances blood circulation.
"Sitting on a plank or mat while praying is being practised by several religions and this is because squatting on the ground should not diffuse the bioelectrical radiation and this happens when the body is in contact with the floor. It has been scientifically
established that the cadaver when cremated is reduced to a mere 58 grammes of ash -- however obese the person might have been during his lifetime -- all that is left of him is this and such findings often have a bearing on the psychology of an individual prompting him to lead a sin free life. Thus every act of Indian heritage has
strong scientific connotation," declares the scientist.
The Surya Namaskaram or the salutation to the sun that is considered spiritual also involves the use of 186 movable joints of the body that work in perfect harmony with one another. It is also a remarkable combination of seven yogas and hence this salutation is considered scientifically as the king of exercises..
"Indian heritage has very deep biological, psychological, scientific and spiritual meaning. When practised it leads to social, family and national integration. And travelling within the borders of India and outside it, I was alarmed at the level of ignorance of people about their own heritage. At the same time what was uplifting was their extreme level of interest to know more. I often have as part of my audience, people from various walks of life, from many ethnic groups and what is the core concept of my speech is that I address them not to exhibit my knowledge, but to ensure I talk in a manner that they are able to comprehend, such that their interest does not waver or wane and thus my purpose is achieved.
"A few months back when I visited 17 universities in the USA and another seven universities in Canada, I found youngsters willing to sit for close to five hours to listen and grasp the nuances of our Indian scientific heritage. As long as I could link our various practices to science, it appealed to their contemporary thinking and
what they had been rebelling against is authority flaunted by seniors saying, 'this is what has been practiced by generations. Don't question it, just learn to abide by it,' and blind acceptance is something they are not ready for."
The fact that he has been successful with spreading scientific Indian heritage is evident from the fact that various demographics respond to him in different ways. The youngsters ask a variety of probing questions, refuse to accept unless fully convinced, make notes diligently, "and if I am able to create an impression in their
youthful, vibrant minds, I can draw strength from such modest success," says Dr Gopalakrishnan.
"When I am lecturing, I ensure that at no point am I caught droning on endlessly unmindful of audience participation or response. I always keep three people sitting in various corners of the auditorium as my reference point. I note with care, changes in their facial expressions, just one yawn will quickly make me introduce a joke, somebody glancing at their watch will prompt me to narrate an event from real life and thus as much as my audience has learnt from me, each lecture demonstration is a learning experience for me too," he smiles.
He derives strength from the fact that every single practice of our Indian heritage can be scientifically explained leading to information dissemination in the wavelength of the present day generation. And this is also precisely why students -- both Indian
and non-Indian -- from Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge have invited him year after year to address them.
In 18 years of lecturing, Dr Gopalakrishnan has given over 5,500 lectures. He is still a student for he would like to acquire an academic degree once every five years, studying something new and facing the viva voce, for this is an experience that keeps the brain constantly in alert mode.
Besides it is important for a teacher to be continuously learning in order to impart the best to the taught he observes.
"My message to Indians around the world is that unmindful of your political, religious or other leaning, learn about India, for it is your country. Even if you wish to criticise India, first learn comprehensively about it in order to help you highlight its flaws. Do not criticise with superficial knowledge. My studies have reaffirmed my faith in people and none can be categorised as bad"
"Every individual is a manifestation of the divine. With the right approach, hard to dispute logic and sound reasoning, up to 60 per cent of negatives in any individual can be corrected. And when I say this I do not want to sound like a sanyasin for I am at all times a scientist. I want to fulfill my promise to Indian President Dr Abdul Kalam that by Aug.15, 2007, when India will celebrate the 60th anniversary -- Shashtiapthipoorthy -- as it is called, at least 100 million people would have got my message of Indian scientific heritage. This target is my constant motivation, as I move from one lecture demonstration to another, looking at the eager faces in front of me, thirsty for knowledge and hungry to know more about their own heritage"
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INTRODUCTION ON INDIAN SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE (CURTACY IISH.ORG)
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Indian Heritage on science and technology has a history of not less than 5000 years starting from the subjects of mathematics, astronomy, geometry, health science, food science, yoga, Metallurgy (science of metals), space science /air crafts technology, plant science and so on. There are thousands of books catalogued by different organizations and institutions in India and abroad, which are presently available either in the printed form or as manuscripts in palm leaves.
This history record, starts from Vedic period. The mathematics and astronomy were dealt together in hundreds of text books written in Sanskrit and in regional languages.
Mahabhaskareeya, Laghubhaskareeya, Vateswara Siddhanta, Bruhat samhitha, Sidhanta siromony and many similar books still available in the printed form with English commentaries. They give the subject matter qualitatively and quantitatively at par with the modern developments.
The books on health science, Charaka Samhita, Susrutha samhitha, Ashtanga hrudaya and so on written many thousand years ago are the part of curriculum in more than 300 ayurveda colleges in India and more than one hundred institutions outside India.
Indian heritage on the metallurgical sciences (loha thanthra, rasa saastra and so on) also goes back from the period of Yajurveda. Many ancient textbooks describe the rasa sastra and artha saastra giving detailed descriptions on the ores, minerals and methodology of extraction and purification of metals and their compounds, which has been supported by the archeological evidences.
Indian technological heritage has vast area of knowledge from metallurgy, ceramics, glass, textiles, furnaces, leather, civil engineering and architecture, granite and marble, and so on. These are clearly demonstrated in ancient Indian books, cave temples, temples, forts, palaces, etc..
Indian approach to management is described in detail in Bhishma Upadesa, Vidura Upadesa, Sukra Neethisaara, Bharthru Hari neethisataka, Chanakya neetisaara, Bhagavath geetha, Yoga Vasishta and so on.
The Indian approach to management is an integrated approach looking into physiological, psychological, family - society and national aspects.
Indian spirituality has become the absolute truth and facts for the western world which was wandering after the Semitic religious messages got evacuated from the western scientific mind.
Indian mantras, Upanishads, Vedas, spiritual darsanas, pranayama and customs and rituals are being accepted after systematic scientific analyses, by the developed world. The messages of Indian Rishies are also being accepted when they visit abroad for showering the messages of Lokaa: samasthaa: sukhino Bhavanthu and love and affection without religious convertion.
IISH workers are excited to see and know that world over particularly in the most developed countries like USA, Canada, European countries, Australia and so on the Indian mathematics, metallurgy, health science, ayurveda, yoga, mantras, music, vedic mathematics, New Age Therapies, vegetarian foods, family system, rituals and customs are being accepted with utmost sincerity and devotion.
We the mission oriented workers are sure that you will also get attracted to the messages of Bharatha, by yourself, when you devote a small part of the time for this mission of learning and teaching. Looking forward and welcoming you to this mission !
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Saturday, May 09th 2009
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Message to World
Sunday, 01 June 2008 00:00
Indian Heritage on science and technology has a history of not less than 5000 years starting from the subjects of mathematics, astronomy, geometry, health science, food science, yoga, Metallurgy (science of metals), space science /air crafts technology, plant science and so on. There are thousands of books catalogued by different organizations and institutions in India and abroad, which are presently available either in the printed form or as manuscripts in palm leaves.
This history record, starts from Vedic period. The mathematics and astronomy were dealt together in hundreds of text books written in Sanskrit and in regional languages.
Mahabhaskareeya, Laghubhaskareeya, Vateswara Siddhanta, Bruhat samhitha, Sidhanta siromony and many similar books still available in the printed form with English commentaries. They give the subject matter qualitatively and quantitatively at par with the modern developments.
The books on health science, Charaka Samhita, Susrutha samhitha, Ashtanga hrudaya and so on written many thousand years ago are the part of curriculum in more than 300 ayurveda colleges in India and more than one hundred institutions outside India.
Indian heritage on the metallurgical sciences (loha thanthra, rasa saastra and so on) also goes back from the period of Yajurveda. Many ancient textbooks describe the rasa sastra and artha saastra giving detailed descriptions on the ores, minerals and methodology of extraction and purification of metals and their compounds, which has been supported by the archeological evidences.
Indian technological heritage has vast area of knowledge from metallurgy, ceramics, glass, textiles, furnaces, leather, civil engineering and architecture, granite and marble, and so on. These are clearly demonstrated in ancient Indian books, cave temples, temples, forts, palaces, etc..
Indian approach to management is described in detail in Bhishma Upadesa, Vidura Upadesa, Sukra Neethisaara, Bharthru Hari neethisataka, Chanakya neetisaara, Bhagavath geetha, Yoga Vasishta and so on.
The Indian approach to management is an integrated approach looking into physiological, psychological, family - society and national aspects.
Indian spirituality has become the absolute truth and facts for the western world which was wandering after the Semitic religious messages got evacuated from the western scientific mind.
Indian mantras, Upanishads, Vedas, spiritual darsanas, pranayama and customs and rituals are being accepted after systematic scientific analyses, by the developed world. The messages of Indian Rishies are also being accepted when they visit abroad for showering the messages of Lokaa: samasthaa: sukhino Bhavanthu and love and affection without religious convertion.
IISH workers are excited to see and know that world over particularly in the most developed countries like USA, Canada, European countries, Australia and so on the Indian mathematics, metallurgy, health science, ayurveda, yoga, mantras, music, vedic mathematics, New Age Therapies, vegetarian foods, family system, rituals and customs are being accepted with utmost sincerity and devotion.
We the mission oriented workers are sure that you will also get attracted to the messages of Bharatha, by yourself, when you devote a small part of the time for this mission of learning and teaching. Looking forward and welcoming you to this mission !
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