Author Archives: Prathapan SR( Hari )

From the Vedic Culture Perspective All the sages, saints, prophets, world teachers, incarnations, great men have had their own Gurus, however great they might have been. Lord Krishna sat at the feet of His Guru Sandipani. Lord Rama had Guru Vasishtha who gave Him Upadesa. Lord Jesus sought John to be baptized by him onContinue reading “Role of a ‘Guru’ in Indian Traditional Knowledge System”

Vitamins are similar to the energy nutrients in that they are organic mole cules, but differ in the fact that the body does not get energy directly from these molecules. Instead, vitamins serve as enzyme assistants, or coen zymes. Some vitamins, specifically the B-complex vitamins, are directly involved in the processing of energy nutrients, specificallyContinue reading “Vitamins”

Vayu is a Sanskrit word meaning “wind.” Vayu (or Vayu Deva) is also the name of the Hindu god of the wind. In Hindu tradition, the five elements – fire, earth, water, air (wind) and ether – are represented as gods. According to ancient yogis, prana is subdivided into five vayus. Being aware of theContinue reading “~Vayu~”

A while back I asked you what your weirdest experience was and I got some really interesting (and a little scary) answers. Today, I thought we could do something similar but instead of sharing your weirdest experience I want you guys to share your the weirdest fact you know with me in the comments below.Continue reading “Tell Me The Weirdest Fact You Know”

The Gambler (1974) Rated: R Runtime: 111 min Sound Mix: Mono Color: Color (Eastmancolor) Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1 Cast: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton Director: Karel Reisz Writer: James Toback Producers: Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff Cinematographer: Victor J. Kemper Editor: Roger Spottiswood Production Designer: Philip Rosenberg Production Company: Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Inc. The GamblerContinue reading “The Gambler (1974)”

Way Down East (1920) Rated: Passed Runtime: 145 min | 107 min (1931 re-release) | 126 min (Alpha Video) Sound Mix: Silent Color: Black and White Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1 Cast: Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman Writer: Anthony Paul Kelly Production Company: D. W. Griffith, Inc. Way Down East is a 1920 AmericanContinue reading “Way Down East (1920)”

In May, the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines showed marked improvement.  With a notable exception (the U.S.), the rate of vaccinations increased around the globe.  The goal of world-wide herd immunity through vaccination is still a long way off and scientists are predicting that herd immunity will never be attained. World And U.S. Covid-19Continue reading “World And U.S. Covid-19 Vaccine Statistics As Of June 6, 2021”