Wisdom of ages - Thumb Rules for finding a Groom

Today my husband MM shared an interesting with me- something his Grandfather used to say. This is fact or let's say a Thumb Rule which people followed during his Grandfather's days. 

In the olden days, people will give a girl in marriage to a groom only if he satisfied 3 basic rules:

1. Groom Family should own a house     

2. Family should have a cow.

3. Family should have a Drumstick tree in their backyard.

This rule of Thumb ensured a level of safety for the girl getting married. Own House is always a safe feeling. 

Cow ensured there is milk available to the family. 

The interesting point is the Drumstick tree. MM's family hails from dry regions of Tamil Nadu and hence a DRunstick tree being drought-resistant will give vegetables(pods) and leaves any time of the year and also in abundance. Every part of the tree is so useful and nutritious. It is the source of Protein, Calcium, Iron, vitamins A, and C so on...

This was such a smart way of ensuring health and Oxygen! If you look at this in a larger light, then this was a way to ensure people planted and grew trees near their houses, in their backyards, and where they lived!

It's time to rethink and rephrase these rules again..specifically Rule#3 - How about looking for OTG..Organic Terrace Garden!

Do not Leave Hope - WhatsApp Wisdom

A Whatsapp story of Hope in these difficult and unprecedented times....

A king sentenced two people to death. One of them knew that the king loved his horse very much. He told the king that if my life is spared, I will teach his horse to fly in a year. The king was pleased to hear that he could ride the only flying horse in the world. 

The other prisoner looked at his friend with disbelief and said, you know that no horse can fly! How did you think of such madness? You are postponing your death for a year. 

The first prisoner said this is not the case. I have actually given myself four chances of freedom... 

The first thing the king can die within a year! 

The second thing I can die! 

Third thing horse can die!

And the fourth thing… maybe, let me learn to fly a horse !! 

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The learning from this story is we should not leave hope even in the worst of circumstances. Recovery rates are increasing, positive rates are decreasing, beds are increasing, oxygen is increasing, large production of vaccines has started. The medicine has arrived !! Rails are running, aircraft are flying...Ayurveda and yoga are giving strength...so you and I have to be Safe and Stay positive. Keep it Going!

WhatsApp Wisdom : Sunflower and Empowering Each other

After two weeks of partial lockdown, a more serious lockdown has been announced. Which is neither very convenient nor easy for everyone. But I feel staying at Home and following guidelines is the only we can give back to society. And as my favorite RJ Pritivi says every Morning, showing patriotism is very easy now! The only thing we need to do is to be at home and step out only and only when it is required.

During these gloomy times, I found this Whatsapp message quite energizing...

 

Sunflowers 🌻 turn according to the position of the sun. In other words, they “chase the light.” You might already know this, but there is another fact that you probably do not know!

Have you ever wondered what happens on cloudy and rainy days when the sun is completely covered by clouds?🤔

...This is an interesting question. Isn’t it?

Perhaps you think the sunflower withers or turns its head towards the ground. Is this what crossed your mind?

Well, that’s incorrect!

This is what happens?

They turn towards each other to share their energy.🌻✨🌻

Nature’s perfection is amazing. Now let’s apply this reflection to our lives. Many people may become low-spirited, and the most vulnerable ones, sometimes, become depressed.

How about following the example of the beautiful sunflowers 🌻i.e."Supporting and empowering each other". Nature has so much to teach us...

Spread goodness...it will come back to you...😊😊