"Jan Lokpal LEKAR RAHUNGAA (spirits high)"....Anna Hazare !!

Anna Hazareji at MMRDA grounds,Bandra(East) on 27th December,2011.

            The stage has been set, with almost 4500 followers,converging at the MMRDA Complex Grounds, at Bandra(East),Mumbai. Annaji,began a three-day fast for a strong Lokpal Bill at Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) ground here, today his condition improved slightly. He has resolved to go ahead with his fast with a grit and augur that bespeaks of a freedom-fighter,at 74years, and still going strong at mind. 

Today,the media persons were briefed  after Hazare's medical check-up by Dr Ratna Malhotra, team Anna member Manish Sisodia stated,"His fever had plunged to 100 degrees this morning from 102 degrees last night." This means, that Anna, is not giving up hope yet on his mainstay issues, just for the struggle he is having with health. Sisodiaji, added that; Anna's pulse rate came down to 72 and blood pressure to 170/94. 

Team Anna, were seemingly looking rather stirred; that Anna may not go ahead far with his quite fluctuant condition. Weather in the MMRDA grounds, has shown that cold wind has settled in Bandra(East). Shanti Bhushan, Kiran Bedi, Arvind Kejriwal , were seen charting plans briefly on the course of events. Below are some of the click-links that will help you know further issues to Jan Lokpal,.....are we ready yet, that is the turnout question? Do view below links , and respond in .....COMMENTS BOX GIVEN TO THIS SHARE.

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RIGHT TO EDUCATION BLOGSPOT
Maharashtra brings out rulebook to ease implementation of RTE Act
Published: Friday, Nov 5, 2010, 3:52 IST
By Puja Pednekar Place: Mumbai ,Agency: DNA

To standardise implementation of the Right to Education Act (RTE) and to dispel misconceptions surrounding it, the government has decided to issue a rulebook to schools across Maharashtra with easy to follow guidelines.

Though it was introduced in 2009, the state has now devised the draft rules to simplify the jargon-loaded Act.
“Many schools have misunderstood the Act or are confused about its implementation. Earlier, we had issued government regulations (GRs) that sought to implementation of certain sections of the Act; however, confusion prevailed,” said Balasaheb Thorat, minister for primary and secondary education.

The draft rules have been uploaded on the education department website and are open for public suggestions or objections till November 19.
Scrutinising the feedback, the government will convey the same to the Centre and chalk out the next course of action. “We may come up with revised draft rules,” said Thorat.

According to the minister, many doubts about the Act still persist. “It’s unclear whether the onus of implementing the Act will be on a block education officer or a deputy director of public instruction,” he explained. Then there is this indisputable fact about 30 per cent students being first-generation learners.

“More importantly, the condition of schools in cities and villages varies. This factor also needs to be looked into,” Thorat added.
Lamenting what he termed “flawed” priorities, Thorat said prioritising primary education was overdue. “Unfortunately, higher education gets investments and priorities, whereas primary education is pushed to the corner. This should change,” he asserted. The state has also put the onus of implementation on the Centre, saying it should extend ‘sufficient’ monetary support.

“Unless the Union government releases the funds required for the implementation of the Act, the Act will not be feasible,” said Thorat.The Centre will incur 68 per cent of the implementation cost while the state will bear the rest.

Edoocationers of ,"Teach For India" !!

Teach4India Edoocationeers Showcase Work
 It has been June 28th,2011; and almost Fifteen days since Primary Municipal Schools re-opened. I'd like to show you the work that is showcased in the above click-link. it is one of the attempt wherein, underpriviledged schoolers at Dharavi Municipal school are receiving English-based Communicative Learning and improving on the spoken-written areas of ENGLISH. 
    Children from the world's largest slumming-area are engrossed into,"CARTOONING," and learning our version of "HINDI-ENGLISH, or Hinglish," through Cartooning approaches. Its both fun and also a greater challenge to the volunteers of,"Teach For India" who are all "TECHIE-GRADS" from the Canada,USA, UK etc.
     Now this small tribe of "EDOOCATIONEERS," as i would like to call them are working-up miracles in the albeit decrepit classrooms that lack only the basic chalkboard necessities, although the government teachers are well qualified. But, what is lagging behind still is the scenario of "FLUENCY in ENGLISH," understanding and EXPRESSIONS; which is being worked into by the use of TECHNOLOGY and MASS-MEDIA,OHP's ,SKYPE, WEBCASTING, COMPUTERS as a wider VISUAL-Medium to enter the younger learner's mindsteads and reviving albeit revolutionising the whole gamut of learning ENGLISH in a novel different way. They have achieved, that MONTESSORY-thought of "PLAYFUL LEARNING-TEACHING," and guiding the future citizens of India's largest slum-area. Kudos , to all the efforts for the PROJECT-ENGLISH undertaken by "Teach For India" Edooo-cationeers. Sometimes, i do think that , the world is a small village altogether and we all are part of that. Teach for India, is making its presence felt in that aspect.   
 "Pratham," another NGO, has been contributing in  Primary Municipal Schools, for English-learning, and also learning History through its School Kits. Though lesser in presence, than TFI; it has not yet attained that path-breaking success as done by the Edoocationeers of TEACH FOR INDIA. Their zeal and zest has to be emulated and learnt. The teaching material as also English Language Testing of READING-Writing is undertaken at the Classroom level for Standards III and IVth. What is strikingly, seen, is the close-knit camaraderie in helping each other in joyously exploring the pathways to learning of English wherever there is presence of TEACH FOR INDIA turnouts. 
                I would be happy to,"MENTOR" and help the whole team of TFI, at DHARAVI & SHAHUNAGAR Schools given the chance to improvise with them newer path-breaking methods to learning dynamically fun-filled and explorative levels in ENGLISH language and spoken Linguistics. I know a few of them ---MILIND NAGDA(Director-TFI,Shahunagar Team), ARNAB  DATTA (Calgary Canada educated,TFI-FELLOW); and NATASHA RAJGORE (ex-B.Tech,now TFI-Fellow). Wishing them great luck, and fun-filled journey as an able,"EDOO-cationeer"...!!!

How to LEAD your LIFE on EARTH ?

 I came across these GOOD-THINGS, written down by VISPI BHAVNAGRI, in the year 1990; that was almost ten years after he had left for HEAVENLY ABODE. His book, supposed to be written with help of angel-spirits during his meditative state, is aptly titled as,"The LAWS OF THE SPIRIT WORLD--Part  I, II, III  and IV," and it has all the good words, thoughts channelised by his guiding spirits.
Below is the proof of words contained in his above book.On reading this, i was overcome with many a emotion and reality that we live in this Earthly-life. He says," IMPROVE FAST IN THIS EARTH LIFE, FOR THERE IS VERY SHORT TIME BEFORE THE EARTH-SHIFT WILL HAPPEN, and those who are on the righteous path shall be rescued by GOD HIMSELF."

How to LEAD your LIFE on EARTH ?

-By Vispi Bhavnagri (Born: 09 Aug 1950 – 23 Feb 1980.)

NOTE: Please do not throw this away, for it will guide you forever.

Do share it with your FRIENDS or give to the NEEDY.

1.      Be POSITIVE.

2.      NEVER EXAGGERATE

3.      CONVERSATION KEEP SHORT ,SWEET.

4.      KEEP GOOD FRIENDS.

5.      BE TENSION-FREE.

6.      NEVER COMPLAIN.

7.      DON’T BOAST OR BRAG.

8.      DON’T NAGGING.

9.      NO PROCRASTINATE.

10.  NEVER TAUNT.

11.  NEVER BE OVER-SENSITIVE.

12.  NEVER LOSE HOPE.

13.  NEVER FORCE ANYONE TO IMPROVE.

14.  FINISH YOUR GOOD WORK.

15.  NEVER BE JEALOUS.

16.  DON’T GAMBLE.

17.  NEVER BE GREEDY.

18.  YOU ARE BORN WITH NOTHING.

19.  KEEP SMILING.

20.  Try, UNLOAD OWN AND OTHER’S BURDENS.

21.  PRAYERS, SINCERE,THREE TIMES A DAY.

22.  IMPROVE FAST, NEVER SELFISH.

23.  MAKE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS.

24.  GOD ALMIGHTY GIVES HINTS.

25.  ANALYSE YOURSELF.

26.  NEVER HURT ANYONE’S FEELINGS.

27.  LOOK AFTER, CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY.

28.  YOU CAN DO YOUR WORK ONLY.

29.  BE PATIENT.

30.  DON’T KEEP GRUDGES.

31.  NEVER BORROW.

32.  NEVER ASK ANYONE’S PERSONAL AFFAIR.

33.  TRY YOUR BEST,BE SUCCESSFUL POSITIVELY.

34.  NEVER TAKE REVENGE.

35.  NEVER ASK MATERIAL FAVORS FROM GOD.

36.  KEEP PRIDE ASIDE; BE HUMBLE.

37.  BE STEADFAST.

38.  BE POLITE.

39.  NO ANGER; IT HAS D-anger !

40.  KEEP YOURSELF OCCUPIED.

41.  LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES.

42.  KEEP AN OPEN MIND.

43.  NEVER BLAME OTHERS.

44.  YOU HAVE POWER TO CONTROL YOUR MIND.

45.  BE KIND AND UNDERSTANDING.

46.  IT MAY BE DIFFICULT; NOT IMPOSSIBLE.

47.  WE GET ONLY, WHAT GOD GIVES IN OUR LIFE.

48.  UNITY IS STRENGTH.

49.  FIGHT EVIL, SPREAD GODS GOODNESS.

50.  SPREAD KNOWLEDGE AND PEACE.

51.  BE HUMBLE, DO GOOD QUIETLY.

52.  CONTROL TEMPTATIONS.

53.  DEVELOP YOUR MIND, BE WISE.

54.  SELFLESS GOOD DEEDS.

55.  RESPONSIBILITY.

56.  HAVE SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE.

57.  AVOID VIOLENCE.

58.  FORGIVE AND FORGET.

59.  NEVER BE  CRUEL.

60.  UNHEALTHY BODY MAKES TROUBLED MIND.

61.  NEVER BE HYPOCRITE.

62.  DON’T GOSSIP.

63.  NEVER LIE.

64.  NEVER SWINDLE, CHEAT, ROB OTHERS.

65.  DON’T BE SELFISH.

66.  NO SELF-PITY.

67.  PRAY YOUR OWN WAY TO YOUR GOD. 

ABchat

TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DARSHAN TRIP,23rd MAY 2011

Tirumala: Distance: 8 Kms. This holiest of the 108 pilgrim centers, Tirumala Hills snugly nestles in the Eastern Ghats surrounded by hills. Mystical vibration surrounds everyone in the chanting of the dawn invocation known as "Suprabhatham" to the Lord, in the twinkling of the temple bells, in the fragrance of sandal paste and camphor, in the heavy, smoky scent of incense - all these blending together to raise the restless mind to an experience of intense spiritual awareness. The origin of the deity is said to be pre-historic, but the central shrine was build in the 4th century A.D. by the Greater Pallavas. The Lord of the Seven Hills has been referred to in the Rig Veda, the oldest literature - extent. The Venkatachala Mahathyam contains lore from twelve Mahapuranas.
Tirupati : Distance 0.4 kms
The founder of Govindarajaswami Temple was the famous Vaishnava teacher Ramanuja. This temple is situated in the heart of the temple town. The earliest records belongs to the year 1235 A.D. ascribe the foundation of the shrine to Ramanuja. An inscription of 1456 AD states that Govindaraja, Sridevi and Bhudevi were given a holy bath with water obtained from a tank built by Ramanuja. We learn from epigraph of 1475 AD that oil and betel leaves offered to Lord Venkateswara were being bought down from Tirumala to be offered to Govindaraja at the time of his Tirumanjanam Abishekam on the day of Krittika star in the month of Krittika. The Govindaraja temple received wider attention with the advent of Vijayanagara rule over Tondamandalam. The Govindaraja temple came in for greater patronage during the rule of the Saluva dynasty of Vijayanagara. A certain Appapillai built a mantapa in front of the kitchen in 1506 AD where the devotees drop their offerings.
Sila Thoranam: Distance: 24 Kms.
This is a rare Geological Rock Arch. This is only one of its kind in the whole of Asia. Only two other such Arches are known to exist in the world, namely the Rain Bow Arch of Utah in U.S.A. and Arch cut through the Radiant Quartzsite in U.K. This is one of the rarest Geological facts of our country and the age of the rock is estimated to be 2500 million years and Geologists compute the age of arch as 1500 million years. This is also a rare Geological feature called Eparchean Unconformity. This natural arch is supposed to have formed due the intensified weathering and erosion of stream along and has withstood the torque of nature. This is a Natural Geological phenomenon. Its length is 25 feet and height is 10 feet. Devotees believe that Lord Venkateshwara the presiding deity of this sacred hill appeared through this as a swayambhu and took up his abode at the temple, which is past a kilometer away. Pilgrims must make it a point to visit the wonder of the world during their Tirumala trip. No buses are available, a private vehicle or a 20 minute walk from Sri Varahaswami Temple brings you there.
Chandragiri : Distance: 12 Kms.
This historic place is 12 kms from Tirupati. A beautiful fort was built in 1000AD and was developed by Saluva Kings of the Vijanagara Empire. Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal are fine specimens of architecture (no timber is used in the entire construction). Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya, who distinguished himself by his invaluable offerings to Sri Venkateswara was a frequent visitor to Chandragiri. The replicas of the statues of Sri Krishnadevaraya and his consorts (originals inside Tirumala Temple) are kept here. The museum inside Raja Mahal has fine collections of bronze and granite sculptures. Town buses are available from Tirupati Bus Stand every ten minutes. Be prepared for a 20 minutes walk from Chandragiri town center to the fort. The sound and light shown is another added attractive at the fort.
Alamelu Managapuram
Distance: 4 Kms.
Tiruchanur, popularly known as Chirtanur, is a village situated three miles to the south of Tirupati. This village was known as Tiruchchogionur and Tiruchchukanur in earlier times and one late inscription calls it Srisukagrama. Trichanur is of great importance in the history of the Tirupati region, particularly for the evaluation of religious activity therein. This region comes under the influence of vaishnavism as early as the eight century. Alamelu Mangapuram is a tamil name and means a woman standing on the, Floating Lotus flow. After Mahalaskhmi's departure from Vaikunta due to Bhrighu Maharshis rash action, Mahavishnu was unable to bear the pangs of separation. Mahavishnu descended to Bhuloka and wandered for years here and there and finally came to know that Mahalakshmi is in Tapodan in the lotus of Padmasarovar of Tiruchanoor and after deep penance for 12 long years mother Lakshmi, gave darshan to Balaji on a red lotus flower.
Kapilatheertham: Distance: 2 Kms.
This is a small temple situated about two miles to the north of Tirupati town on the eastern bank of the Kapiltheertham tank, which is also known as Alwar Theertham. The structures were erected by certain Rayan - Rajendrasolan alias Brahmrayan the head of the village Kottu, in ancient times Tirupati is called as Kottur. The last inscription dated 1865 AD mentions that Mahanth Dharma Das renovated the steps and mantaps of the Kapilatheertham tank. The earliest of the records mentioned above does not mention the name of the God. Kapileswara and his temple as such comes to be mentioned for the first time in 1563 AD. This is much sought after the largely visited saivate temple in Tirupati. The sight of archamurthi sivalinga with its diamond studded triple lines on the forehead standing for vibhuti marks raises the hands in reverence instantly on entering the mukha mantapa. This is the only saiva temple in Tirupati. The temple enshrines Sri. Kapileshwaraswamy. Waterfalls in this place are an attractive sight (especially in rainy season). One can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, as this place is located  a little away from the town. City buses and autos are the means of conveyance to reach Kapilatheertham.
Sri Kalahasti : Distance: 40 Kms.
'Sri Kalahasti' is one of the ancient sacred places of our country. It is believed that many saints and holy persons attained ' mukthi' at this unique and important Siva Kshetra, which is well known for its religious importance and philosophical greatness. It is claimed that a visit to this holy shrine by a devotee would earn him the 'peace', 'happiness' and 'prosperity' with the blessings and divine grace of Lord Siva. This religious centre is situated in beautiful and natural setting. The presiding deity of the 'puniya' kshetra is 'Sri Kalahasteswara'. The Siva linga of Sri Kalahasti is one of the five supreme Lingas representing the five great fundamental ' Elements' namely (Appu) Water, (Tejos) Fire, (Vayu) Air, (Akash) Sky, (Prithvi) Earth. Lord Siva has taken the form of 'Vayu-Linga' in this temple to bless devotees during all four 'yougas'.
Srinivasa Mangapuram : Distance: 11 Kms.
The Kalyan Venkateswara is a replica of the main deity of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala situated towards western side of Tirupati, around 10 kms, on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River. The reason behind the construction of the temple here is an ethic that Lord Venkateswara married Padmavathi. While trekking to Tirumala hills he wants to visit saint called Agastya, and the blessings of the saint and as per his advise Lord Venkateswara stayed beneath the hills for six months. When Lord decides to go back to Tirumala he gave two boons to the devotees that whoever could not be able to do darshan at Tirumala can worship me at Srinivasa Mangapuram the similar moksha can be attained by the devotee. Whoever faces hindrances regarding their marriage can come and worship him, they can overcome their problems. Thus the lord is called as Kalyana Venkateswara. This temple was in dilapidated condition due to natural disasters and external aggression of Yavanas, under such circumstances Chinna Tirumalayya renovated the temple and conducted all the temple rituals as per Agamasastra. This information is provided in Rock pillar inscription inscribed during the period of 22/03/1540
Kanipakkam : Distance: 60 Kms.
The renowned Varasiddi Vinayaka Temple is situated here. The temple is 1000 years old. It is believed that Vinayaka incarnated as ‘Swayambhu’ here. According to Stalapurana, three brothers who were deaf, dumb and blind were digging a well. At that time blood came from a black stone. That blank stone is Vinayaka idol. Due to touch of blood, the three brothers lost their deformities. The idol is growing every year which is manifested in change of ornaments every year. There is a strong belief that the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled and hence called Varasiddi. The temple is famous for pramanams. Many of the people perform 'Pooja' for their new vehicles here to avoid untoward incidents. The Sri Venkateswara Zoological park  Distance : 12 Kms. The Sri Venkateswara Zoological park is located in the outskirts of the world famous temple town of Tirupati. It is well connected by both road and rail. The nearest airstrip is in Renigunta and the nearest international airport is in Chennai The message of conservation of nature with all its diversity is conveyed by highlighting the role of animal and plant life in Indian culture, mythology and literature. It also reminds the modern man of the importance given to wild life by our ancestors. The unique aspect of this zoo is that all the animals that have been exhibited in this zoo are those mentioned in our ancient epics and manuscripts such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Panchatantra etc. The main areas and enclosures in the zoo have been named after famous locations and personalities mentioned in Indian mythology and epics like the Ramayana & the Mahabharata Few other parks can boast of such a scenic location and a diversity of endemic flora and fauna in vast natural and simulated enclosures.