The Town That Vanished Overnight

Sarah’s hands tightened on the steering wheel as she drove down the familiar winding road, framed by tall, gnarled oaks. It had been ten years since she’d last set foot in Maplewood, her childhood town, but the memories were vivid—ice cream on summer afternoons, bike races down Main Street, and the way the town always smelled faintly of lilacs.

Her return wasn’t a choice. After her mother passed away, Sarah had received an unsettling call from the estate lawyer: “You should come back and see for yourself.” The cryptic message gnawed at her as the GPS announced she was only a mile away.

But as Sarah rounded the final bend, her stomach dropped. The road didn’t lead to Maplewood—it led to emptiness.

The town was gone.

Where once there were neat rows of clapboard houses and shops, now lay a vast, barren field. No roads, no buildings—just tall grass swaying under a gray sky. Sarah slammed on the brakes, her heart pounding as disbelief gave way to panic.

She got out of the car and stepped onto the grass. The air was heavy and strangely silent; not even birdsong broke the stillness. Her phone showed no signal. She walked forward, scanning for any sign of what had been there.

“This can’t be real,” she muttered, her voice swallowed by the void.

Sarah reached the spot where the town square should have been, where she’d spent countless weekends with her best friend Emma, feeding ducks at the fountain. But there was no fountain, no cobblestone paths, no anything. Just the faint impression of what might have been footsteps in the dirt.

Her first thought was to drive back to the nearest town and ask for help. But something compelled her to keep walking. She wasn’t sure why, but it felt like Maplewood was still here, just… hidden.

After hours of wandering, she came across a strange object. Half-buried in the earth was a rusted sign, its letters barely legible:

“Welcome to Maplewood. Population 3,219.”

The sign felt colder than it should have in her hands, and as she touched it, a whisper brushed past her ear.

“…You came back…”

Sarah spun around, heart racing. The field was still empty, but the air had shifted. It felt heavier, as if the entire area was holding its breath.

“You shouldn’t have,” the voice whispered again.

“Who’s there?” Sarah called, trying to keep her voice steady. But there was no reply, only the wind.

As twilight descended, Sarah began to see faint lights in the distance. At first, she thought they were fireflies, but they moved too purposefully, flickering and bobbing in a strange rhythm. Against her better judgment, she followed them.

The lights led her to a grove of trees that hadn’t been there before. In the center of the grove stood a weathered gazebo. It was the only structure she had seen since arriving, and yet, she remembered it vividly—it was where her parents had danced on their anniversary years ago.

Stepping inside the gazebo, Sarah felt a wave of dizziness. The world around her shimmered like a heat mirage, and suddenly, she was no longer alone.

The townspeople were there, their faces pale and their eyes vacant. They moved in a loop, repeating the same actions over and over—children playing with invisible toys, shopkeepers arranging goods on nonexistent shelves.

“Maplewood never left,” a voice said behind her.

Sarah turned to see Emma, or at least, something that looked like Emma. Her face was sharper, her eyes too wide and filled with an unnatural glow.

“What happened here?” Sarah demanded, her voice shaking.

“We made a choice,” Emma said, her tone eerily calm. “The town was dying. People were leaving, businesses closing. But then they came.”

“Who?”

Emma didn’t answer. Instead, she pointed to the horizon, where the shadows had begun to shift. In the distance, figures moved—tall, indistinct shapes that seemed to blend with the darkness itself.

“They offered us a way to stay,” Emma continued. “To preserve Maplewood forever. But the cost was… everything.”

Sarah’s heart pounded. “And now? What happens to me?”

Emma’s lips curved into a sad smile. “You’re part of it now. You came back.”

The shadows drew closer, their presence pressing against Sarah’s mind like a weight she couldn’t bear. She tried to run, but the field stretched endlessly in every direction.

As the first shadow reached her, a strange calm washed over her. The memories of Maplewood—the lilac scent, the fountain, the laughter—flooded her senses. And then, there was nothing.

The next day, a passing traveler stopped on the road where Maplewood should have been. They stared at the vast, empty field, confused by the faint sound of laughter carried on the wind.

Maplewood was gone. But not entirely.

श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता - प्रथम अध्याय (अर्जुनविषादयोग)

श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता – प्रथम अध्याय (अर्जुनविषादयोग)

श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता – प्रथम अध्याय (अर्जुनविषादयोग)

श्लोक 1-10

धृतराष्ट्र उवाच |

धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे समवेता युयुत्सव: |

मामका: पाण्डवाश्चैव किमकुर्वत सञ्जय || 1 ||

अर्थ – धृतराष्ट्र ने पूछा:
हे संजय! धर्मभूमि कुरुक्षेत्र में एकत्रित युद्ध के इच्छुक मेरे और पांडु के पुत्रों ने क्या किया? (1)

सञ्जय उवाच |
दृष्ट्वा तु पाण्डवानीकं व्यूढं दुर्योधनस्तदा |
आचार्यमुपसङ्गम्य राजा वचनमब्रवीत् || 2 ||

अर्थ – संजय ने कहा: तब राजा दुर्योधन ने पांडवों की सेना को व्यवस्थित देख कर, आचार्य द्रोण के पास जाकर यह वचन कहा। (2)

पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम् |
व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता || 3 ||

अर्थ – हे आचार्य! देखिए, पांडु के पुत्रों की इस महान सेना को, जिसे आपके बुद्धिमान शिष्य द्रुपद के पुत्र ने व्यवस्थित किया है। (3)

अत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि |
युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथ: || 4 ||

अर्थ – इस सेना में बहुत से शूरवीर धनुर्धारी हैं, जो युद्ध में भीम और अर्जुन के समान हैं; और युयुत्सु, विराट और महारथी द्रुपद हैं। (4)

धृष्टकेतुश्चेकितान: काशिराजश्च वीर्यवान् |
पुरुजित्कुन्तिभोजश्च शैब्यश्च नरपुङ्गव: || 5 ||

अर्थ – धृष्टकेतु, चेकितान, वीर्यवान काशिराज, पुरुजित, कुन्तिभोज और शैब्य, जो श्रेष्ठ मनुष्यों में हैं। (5)

युधामन्युश्च विक्रान्त उत्तमौजाश्च वीर्यवान् |
सौभद्रो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्व एव महारथा: || 6 ||

अर्थ – विक्रांत युधामन्यु और वीर्यवान उत्तमौजा, सौभद्र (अभिमन्यु) और द्रौपदी के पाँच पुत्र, ये सभी महारथी हैं। (6)

अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम |
नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते || 7 ||

अर्थ – हे द्विजोत्तम! अब आप मेरे श्रेष्ठ योद्धाओं को जानिए, जो मेरी सेना के नायक हैं। मैं आपको उनकी जानकारी देता हूँ। (7)

भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिंजय: |
अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च || 8 ||

अर्थ – आप, भीष्म, कर्ण और संग्राम में विजयी कृपाचार्य, अश्वत्थामा, विकर्ण और सौमदत्ति। (8)

अन्ये च बहव: शूरा मदर्थे त्यक्तजीविता: |
नानाशस्त्रप्रहरणा: सर्वे युद्धविशारदा: || 9 ||

अर्थ – इसके अलावा, कई अन्य शूरवीर भी हैं, जिन्होंने मेरे लिए अपने प्राणों की आहुति दी है, और जो विभिन्न हथियारों से सुसज्जित हैं और सभी युद्ध में निपुण हैं। (9)

अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् |
पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् || 10 ||

अर्थ – हमारी सेना, जो भीष्म द्वारा संरक्षित है, असीमित है; जबकि पांडवों की सेना, जो भीम द्वारा संरक्षित है, सीमित है। (10)

श्लोक 11-20

अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिताः।
भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्तः सर्व एव हि॥ 11 ॥

अर्थ – हे भीष्म! और जो अन्य योद्धा हैं, वे सभी अपने-अपने स्थानों पर, व्यवस्थित होकर, हर दिशा में भीष्म की रक्षा करें। (11)

तस्य सञ्जनयन्हर्षं कुरुवृद्धः पितामहः।
सिंहनादं विनद्योच्चैः शङ्खं दध्मौ प्रतापवान्॥ 12 ॥

अर्थ – तब कुरु वंश के वृद्ध पितामह भीष्म ने, हर्षित होकर सिंहनाद के समान गर्जना की और अपने शंख को जोर से बजाया। (12)

ततः शङ्खाश्च भेर्यश्च पणवानकगोमुखाः।
सहसैवाभ्यहन्यन्त स शब्दस्तुमुलोऽभवत्॥ 13 ॥

अर्थ – इसके बाद, शंख, भेरी, ढोल, नगाड़े और नरसिंगा एक साथ बजने लगे, जिससे बहुत बड़ा ध्वनि उत्पन्न हुआ। (13)

ततः श्वेतैर्हयैर्युक्ते महति स्यन्दने स्थितौ।
माधवः पाण्डवश्चैव दिव्यौ शङ्खौ प्रदध्मतुः॥ 14 ॥

अर्थ – फिर, सफेद घोड़ों से जुते हुए अपने महान रथ में स्थित श्रीकृष्ण और अर्जुन ने दिव्य शंख बजाए। (14)

पाञ्चजन्यं हृषीकेशो देवदत्तं धनञ्जयः।
पौण्ड्रं दध्मौ महाशङ्खं भीमकर्मा वृकोदरः॥ 15 ॥

अर्थ – श्रीकृष्ण ने पाञ्चजन्य और अर्जुन ने देवदत्त नामक शंख बजाया। भीमसेन, जो महान योद्धा हैं, ने पौण्ड्र नामक महाशंख बजाया। (15)

अनन्तविजयं राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः।
नकुलः सहदेवश्च सुघोषमणिपुष्पकौ॥ 16 ॥

अर्थ – कुन्तीपुत्र राजा युधिष्ठिर ने अनन्तविजय नामक शंख बजाया। नकुल और सहदेव ने सुघोष और मणिपुष्पक नामक शंख बजाए। (16)

काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः।
धृष्टद्युम्नो विराटश्च सात्यकिश्चापराजितः॥ 17 ॥

अर्थ – परम धनुर्धर काशीराज, महारथी शिखण्डी, धृष्टद्युम्न, विराट और अपराजित सात्यकि ने भी शंख बजाए। (17)

द्रुपदो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्वशः पृथिवीपते।
सौभद्रश्च महाबाहुः शङ्खान्दध्मुः पृथक् पृथक्॥ 18 ॥

अर्थ – महारथी द्रुपद, द्रौपदी के पांच पुत्र और महान योद्धा अभिमन्यु ने भी विभिन्न शंख बजाए। (18)

स घोषो धार्तराष्ट्राणां हृदयानि व्यदारयत्।
नभश्च पृथिवीं चैव तुमुलोऽभ्यनुनादयन्॥ 19 ॥

अर्थ – वह घोष, धृतराष्ट्र के पुत्रों के हृदयों को चीर देने वाला था और आकाश और पृथ्वी में गूंज उठा। (19)

अथ व्यवस्थितान्दृष्ट्वा धार्तराष्ट्रान् कपिध्वजः।
प्रवृत्ते शस्त्रसम्पाते धनुरुद्यम्य पाण्डवः॥ 20 ॥

अर्थ – फिर, जब अर्जुन, जिनके रथ पर हनुमान का ध्वज है, ने व्यवस्थित धार्तराष्ट्रों को देखा और युद्ध शुरू होने वाला था, तब उन्होंने अपना धनुष उठाया। (20)

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How Balanced Diet Affect Your Life

Physical Health

Mental Health

Long Term benefits

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a balanced diet often takes a back seat to convenience and speed. However, the significance of a balanced diet cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in promoting overall health and well-being. This article explores how a balanced diet affects various aspects of your life, from physical health to mental clarity and emotional stability.

Physical Health

Weight Management

A balanced diet helps in maintaining a healthy weight by providing the right mix of nutrients without excessive calories. Consuming a variety of foods in appropriate portions ensures that your body gets the necessary nutrients while avoiding overeating. This is essential for preventing obesity and related health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

Improved Digestion

A diet rich in fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes promotes healthy digestion. Fiber helps regulate bowel movements, preventing constipation and reducing the risk of digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticulitis.

Enhanced Immune System

Vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamins A, C, E, and zinc, play a pivotal role in boosting the immune system. A balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-rich foods strengthens the body’s defenses against infections and illnesses.

Better Heart Health

A balanced diet low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium, and high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, help lower bad cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

Mental Health

Improved Mood and Energy Levels

The food you eat has a direct impact on your brain, which is responsible for regulating mood and energy levels. A balanced diet provides a steady supply of glucose, the brain’s primary energy source, helping maintain stable energy levels throughout the day. Nutrient-rich foods, such as those containing omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants, support brain function and can improve mood and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.

Enhanced Cognitive Function

A diet that includes a variety of nutrients supports cognitive function and may protect against age-related cognitive decline. For example, antioxidants found in berries, vitamins from leafy greens, and healthy fats from fish all contribute to maintaining brain health and improving memory and concentration.

Emotional Well-Being

Reduced Stress Levels

Certain nutrients, like magnesium, found in leafy greens, nuts, and seeds, help regulate the body’s stress response. A balanced diet that includes these foods can help reduce stress and promote a sense of calm.

Better Sleep

A balanced diet that includes foods rich in tryptophan, magnesium, and melatonin, such as turkey, nuts, seeds, and tart cherries, can improve sleep quality. Adequate sleep is essential for emotional stability, as it helps regulate mood and reduces the risk of mood disorders.

Long-Term Benefits

Disease Prevention

A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. The antioxidants and phytochemicals in these foods help protect cells from damage and support overall health.

Increased Longevity

A diet that provides all essential nutrients in the right proportions can contribute to a longer, healthier life. Research has shown that individuals who follow a balanced diet tend to live longer and have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases.

Practical Tips for Maintaining a Balanced Diet

  1. Include a variety of foods: Ensure your diet consists of a wide range of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
  2. Practice portion control: Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating and ensure you’re getting the right amount of nutrients.
  3. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support overall health and digestion.
  4. Limit processed foods: Reduce the intake of processed and sugary foods, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues.
  5. Plan your meals: Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time to ensure they are balanced and nutritious.

Conclusion

A balanced diet is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. It affects every aspect of your life, from physical health and mental clarity to emotional well-being and longevity. By prioritizing a balanced diet, you can improve your quality of life and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, ultimately leading to a happier, healthier you.

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After winning Modiji greeting the public.

True Definition Of Success

Here is a story of a leader who started as a chai wala and just because of his determination, dedication he becomes the PM of India. So below are the thoughts in which we discussed “What Is The True Definition Of Success” and what are the intents through which we can achieve it.

In the heart of Gujarat, amidst the crowded streets and fragrant tea stalls, a young Narendra Modi stood, his hands stained with the hard work. Despite of born into a modest family, he knew the taste of struggle, yet refused to let it define him. From selling tea on the dusty roadside to entering in the politics, his journey was a proof of unwavering determination.

True Definition Of Success
True Definition Of Success

Understanding The True Definition Of Success

Success cannot be same for everyone. Your definition of success best suited on you. It is something on which we never gave up, trying our full potential, doesn’t matter how harsh the realities are? For the achievement of success  self-disciplined, competent, and trustworthy are important factors. This will lead  you to become open minded and help in getting success. Most of the time we will fail but it won’t be barrier in the  way of success. We have to learn from our mistakes and trying hard to overcome those mistakes.

Success is different for everyone and on that basis some of the renowned personalities showcased SUCCESS from their perspective.

Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.

– Michelle Obama

Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.

– Nelson Mandela

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.

– Albert Einstein

We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our automobiles rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to mankind.

– Martin Luther King

From the above definitions we can see one of the common viewpoints. That is True Success is not only about individual’s growth but there should  be an inclusive growth of people around you.

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Journey Of Success Through Hardships and Struggles

Probably! Narendra Modi faced numerous struggles throughout his life. Besides that he shaped his journey from a chai wala to the Prime Minister of India. Here are some of the key struggles that he came across:

  1. Humble Beginnings: Firstly, born into a lower-middle-class family in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi grew up in modest surroundings. His family struggled in everything, and alongwith he had to support them from a young age.
  2. Financial Hardships: As a teenager, Modi worked alongside his father at their tea stall. There he sold tea to train passengers. The income from the tea stall was miserable, and Modi’s family faced financial difficulties.
  3. Educational Challenges: Modi’s early education was full of challenges. He had to walk several kilometers daily to attend school and faced academic pressures. Despite these obstacles, he shined academically and pursued higher education against the odds.
  4. Early Career Struggles: After completing his education, Modi ventured into the world of employment. He worked in various roles, including as a tea seller, he used to supply food and tea to trains full of army personnel, and later, as a full-time pracharak (campaigner) for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization.
  5. Political Opposition and Criticism: Throughout his political career, Modi faced  criticism, both within his party and from rival political groups. He faced many challenges from BJP itself and from opposing parties as well.
  6. Controversial Events: As a Chief Minister of Gujarat he ruined by controversy, particularly surrounding the 2002 Gujarat riots. The consequences of the riots brought intense inspection and criticism upon him, both domestically and internationally.

Journey Of Success Through Hardships and Struggles.
True Definition Of Success.

 

Transformative Power Of Persistence

Despite these formidable challenges, Narendra Modi’s have secured a third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He transformed adversity into opportunity alongwith advantaging his experiences to emerge as a ruling figure in Indian politics. Eventually serving one of the highest Prime Minister of India.

Furthermore the journey of Narendra Modi from a humble chai wala to the Prime Minister of India carries a powerful message.  That what is the resilience, determination, and the transformative power of persistence? Modi’s story is about that firmness, perseverance is important for success. Despite everything or the obstacles we face, it is our unwavering commitment to our goals. Modi’s journey is a proof of  hard work, perseverance, and a constant belief in oneself, even the most challenging circumstances can be overcome, and the sky high dreams can be lived.

Transformative Power Of Persistence.
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7 Important Steps For Self Healing.

7 Important Steps For Self Healing

7 Important Steps In Self Healing. Self-healing is a process that allows you to take control of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, furthermore
Here are seven important steps that can help you in your self-healing journey:

1. Acknowledge your pain: The first step towards healing is to acknowledge that pain or trauma which needs to be addressed. It can be difficult to face this pain, but acknowledging it, is essential to healing.

7 Important Steps In Self Healing.
7 Important Steps In Self Healing.

2. Accept yourself: Acceptance of yourself is key in the healing process. Embrace all of your emotions,
including the negative ones, and accept that you are human and imperfect.

3. Practice self-compassion: Self-compassion involves being kind and understanding towards yourself.
Treat yourself as you would treat a good friend. Offer yourself encouragement and support, rather than criticism and judgment.

7 Important Steps For Self Healing

4. Practice self-care: Self-care involves taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
This can include exercise, a healthy diet, meditation, therapy, and spending time doing activities that brings you joy.

 

Woman self healing
7 Important Steps For Self Healing.

5. Set boundaries: Setting boundaries is important for self-care and protecting yourself from further harm.
It involves saying no to things that do not align with your values or goals and avoiding situations that may be trigger you or harm you.

6. Forgiveness: Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing. It does not mean that you undo what
happened, but it allows you to let go of anger and resentment and move forward.

Therapy To Heal Yourself

7. Seek help when needed: Seeking help from a trusted friend, family member, therapist, or support
group can be beneficial in the healing process. It is okay to ask for help, and it can make a significant difference in your healing journey.

 

7 Important Steps For Self Healing.
7 Important Steps For Self Healing.

Here are some detailed paragraphs of what we saw in the above points-

Mental Health-  Mental health refers to a person’s overall psychological and emotional well-being. It encompasses the way individuals feel about themselves, their ability to manage their emotions, their relationships with others, and their ability to function in daily life. Good mental health is characterized by positive feelings, a sense of purpose and meaning in life, the ability to cope with stress, and healthy relationships.

How To Heal Your Body And Mind

Emotional Well-Being- Emotional well-being refers to an individual’s ability to manage and cope with their emotions, as well as their overall emotional state. Emotional well-being involves being in touch with one’s feelings, experiencing a range of emotions, and having the ability to regulate emotions healthily.

Physical Being- Physical well-being refers to an individual’s overall physical health and fitness. It includes exercise, proper sleep timing, and other factors. Physical well-being is achieved by making healthy lifestyle choices, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep.

 

Damage shouldn't control our lives
7 Important Steps For Self Healing.

Acknowledge your pain- Allow yourself to feel your emotions, express your feelings, take time for yourself, talk to your loved ones, and take professional help if needed.

Positive/Negative emotions- Emotions can be positive or negative: Emotions such as happiness, love, and excitement are generally considered positive, while emotions such as anger, sadness, and fear are often considered negative. However, all emotions serve a purpose and can be valuable in their way.

Be Kind To Yourself

Self-compassion- Self Compassion includes Kindness and Understanding while kindness refers to the quality of being considerate, compassionate, and caring towards others, understanding refers to an essential aspect of effective communication and healthy relationships.

 

Asans for healing
7 Important Steps For Self Healing.

Self-care- Self-care involves taking care of one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves engaging in activities and behaviors that promote health, reduce stress, and enhance the overall quality of life. Self-care can take many forms, including exercise, healthy eating, meditation, doing activities, etc. And it can also mean that you can take professional help like therapy, therapy can be helpful for a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and addiction. The importance of meditation, several thoughts are going through our minds every second of the day. Most of these thoughts are just useless but stress our minds for no reason. Meditation helps you to opt out of which thought is important for you. This looks like a small thing but you don’t know how much important and beneficial this is.

Necessary Steps To Heal

Boundaries- Boundaries refer to the limits that individuals set for themselves in their relationships and interactions with others. However, it also means avoiding situations that may trigger your emotional or mental distress. These are both helpful and not helpful as you can avoid a few situations by not responding to them but avoiding triggering situations for the long term may not be good for your mental health.

Forgiveness- Forgiveness is letting go of your anger or a desire for revenge towards someone who has wronged you. It is releasing your negative thoughts and making a place for some positive emotions. Moreover, forgiveness is not holding back onto the bad memories and accepting what happened in the past cannot be changed and moving forward in your life. Therefore forgiveness is not always necessary or appropriate in every situation, but it can be powerful for healing and moving forward.

 

The body is self healing
7 Important Steps In Self Healing.

Seek help when needed- Seeking help for your mental health is a positive sign towards taking care of yourself, there are many ways to seek help for yourself, You can talk to a friend or a family member, or even a therapist if needed. Lastly, there are licensed therapists and counselors who can help you with mental health issues.

7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases

7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Nowadays, it is very common to hear words like stress, restlessness, anxiety, headache, or other types of pain in the body. With all these pains, dependency on medicines is highly increased. Although these medicines give almost instant relief but also come with side effects. This dependency on medicines in a long run is too dangerous for our bodies.

So, the question is, how to get relief from pain without getting dependent on medicines? Our Ayurveda tells about some techniques that work magically to relieve various kinds of pain. This magical technique is Acupressure.

Here, I am going to tell you about 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases

Before discussing the 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases, let us understand what is acupressure. So, in very simple language, acupressure is a kind of therapy that works on the principle of pressure. This technique works on the basis of life energy that flows through the meridians in the body.

Meridians: There is a vast network of energy pathways that are constantly circulating throughout our body. These pathways are meridians and play important role in our health and vitality.

These meridians consist of a series of acupressure points. So, these are the points where physical pressure is applied to clear the blockage and restore the energy flow. Further, the proper energy flow gives relaxation and relieves the pain.

Indeed, many people are turning to these 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases as they don’t have any side effects. And I am very happy to tell you that these 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases are not only helpful for pains but also very good for your hair and skin.

Heal Yourself With These Pressure Points

There are 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases in your hands. Let us know their name, their location, and the way you can use them for healing. So below are the 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases:

  1. Heart 7.
  2. Small Intestine 3.
  3. Lung Meridian.
  4. Inner Gate Point.
  5. Outer Gate Point.
  6. Wrist Point 1.
  7. Hand Valley Point.

Heart 7 Pressure Point

This Heart 7 Pressure Point is located in the crease of your wrist. It lies in line with the space between your ring finger and your little finger.

7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Moreover, there is a bone directly in line next to this pressure point. So, applying gentle pressure to this spot may protect against anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, and depression.

Small Intestine 3 Pressure Point

The small intestine 3 pressure point is located at the outside part of your hand, right on the edge. Furthermore, this point lies in the depression of your hand just below your little finger.

Small Intestine 3 Pressure Point.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Thus, putting firm pressure on this point is thought to relieve neck pain, earaches, and headaches that occur at the back of your head.

Lung Meridian Pressure Point

Indeed, you can find your lung meridian pressure point by looking at the edge of your hand. It runs from the tip of your thumb down along the side of your hand, ending just beneath the crease of your wrist.

Lung Meridian Pressure Point.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Run your finger along this line. If you find a sore spot along this line, you should gently massage it until it feels better. Consequently, it will relieve any cold symptoms, such as chills, sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat.

Massage Treatment For Healing

Inner Gate Point

The inner gate point can be found in a spot on the crease of your wrist. Next, hold out your hands as if you are receiving a gift, with your wrists together. Then, take one hand and feel about 3 centimeters out from where your wrists were touching in the middle.

Inner Gate Point.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Massage this point firmly with your thumb. Consequently, this will improve your digestion and relieve any nausea or stomach pain.

Outer Gate Point

The outer gate point can be found between two tendons on the backside of the arm. Further, place three fingers from your other hand above your wrist.

Outer Gate Point.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Now, use those fingers to apply firm pressure to this part of your hand to potentially give your immune system a quick boost.

Thus, applying pressure to this part of the hand could give you a rush of energy.

Wrist Point 1

You can find your wrist point 1 on your wrist. Next, run a finger down your little finger to your wrist crease, keeping it in line with your finger. Now you have found the point.

7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Further, firmly pressing on your wrist point 1 regularly may help promote happiness by regulating your emotions.

Hand Valley Point

The hand valley point can be found in the firm skin between the thumb and index finger.

7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.
7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases.

Now, applying firm touch to this pressure point may help reduce stress, as well as alleviate migraines, toothaches, shoulder tension, and neck pain.

Is Acupressure Alternative For Medicine?

To be honest, you have to visit a doctor if you are suffering from any serious problem. You can ask the doctor about using acupressure if it can help in your case. Because acupressure does not have any adverse effect on your body. In addition, it can help you heal faster.

So, use these 7 Acupressure Points To Cure Diseases. Along with this, you should practice yoga and meditation on a daily basis even if you are fit. No one can deny The Importance Of Meditation In Daily Life. With this, I wish you happiness and good health.

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श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित

प्रथम पूज्य श्रीगणेशजी की आराधना बहुत मंगलकारी मानी जाती है। अनेक श्लोकों, स्त्रोतों, तथा जापों द्वारा गणेशजी को मनाया जाता है। इनमें से एक पाठ “श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष” बहुत मंगलकारी एवं फलदायी है। प्रतिदिन प्रात: शुद्ध होकर श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ को करने से गणेशजी की कृपा अवश्य प्राप्त होती है। यहां पाठकों के लिए श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित दिया गया है| इसे पढ़े और भक्ति भाव से श्री गणेश जी महाराज की स्तुति करें  :

श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित|
श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित|

श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष

ॐ नमस्ते गणपतये।

त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं तत्वमसि

त्वमेव केवलं कर्ताऽसि

त्वमेव केवलं धर्ताऽसि

त्वमेव केवलं हर्ताऽसि

त्वमेव सर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्मासि

त्व साक्षादात्माऽसि नित्यम्।।1।

अर्थ- ॐकारापति भगवान गणपति को नमस्कार है। हे गणेश! तुम्हीं प्रत्यक्ष तत्व हो। तुम्हीं केवल कर्ता हो। तुम्हीं केवल धर्ता हो। तुम्हीं केवल हर्ता हो। निश्चयपूर्वक तुम्हीं इन सब रूपों में विराजमान ब्रह्म हो। तुम साक्षात नित्य आत्मस्वरूप हो।

ऋतं वच्मि। सत्यं वच्मि।।2।।

मैं ऋत न्याययुक्त बात कहता हूं। सत्य कहता हूं।

अव त्व मां। अव वक्तारं।

अव श्रोतारं। अव दातारं।

अव धातारं। अवानूचानमव शिष्यं।

अव पश्चातात। अव पुरस्तात।

अवचोत्तरात्तात। अव दक्षिणात्तात्।

अवचोर्ध्वात्तात्।। अवाधरात्तात्।

सर्वतो मां पाहि-पाहि समंतात्।।3।।

हे पार्वतीनंदन! तुम मेरी (मुझ शिष्य की) रक्षा करो। वक्ता (आचार्य) की रक्षा करो। श्रोता की रक्षा करो। दाता की रक्षा करो। धाता की रक्षा करो। व्याख्या करने वाले आचार्य की रक्षा करो। शिष्य की रक्षा करो। पश्चिम से रक्षा। पूर्व से रक्षा करो। उत्तर से रक्षा करो। दक्षिण से रक्षा करो। ऊपर से रक्षा करो। नीचे से रक्षा करो। सब ओर से मेरी रक्षा करो। चारों ओर से मेरी रक्षा करो।

त्वं वाङ्मयस्त्वं चिन्मय:।

त्वमानंदमसयस्त्वं ब्रह्ममय:।

त्वं सच्चिदानंदाद्वितीयोऽषि।

त्वं प्रत्यक्षं ब्रह्माषि।

त्वं ज्ञानमयो विज्ञानमयोऽषि।।4।।

तुम वाङ्मय हो, चिन्मय हो। तुम आनंदमय हो। तुम ब्रह्ममय हो। तुम सच्चिदानंद अद्वितीय हो। तुम प्रत्यक्ष ब्रह्म हो। तुम दानमय विज्ञानमय हो।

श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित|
श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित|

सर्वं जगदिदं त्वत्तो जायते।

सर्वं जगदिदं त्वत्तस्तिष्ठति।

सर्वं जगदिदं त्वयि लयमेष्यति।

सर्वं जगदिदं त्वयि प्रत्येति।

त्वं भूमिरापोऽनलोऽनिलो नभ:।

त्वं चत्वारिवाक्पदानि।।5।।

यह जगत तुमसे उत्पन्न होता है। यह सारा जगत तुममें लय को प्राप्त होगा। इस सारे जगत की तुममें प्रतीति हो रही है। तुम भूमि, जल, अग्नि, वायु और आकाश हो। परा, पश्चंती, बैखरी और मध्यमा वाणी के ये विभाग तुम्हीं हो।

त्वं गुणत्रयातीत:। त्वं कालत्रयातीत:।

त्वं देहत्रयातीत:।

त्वं मूलाधारस्थितोऽसि नित्यं।

त्वं शक्तित्रयात्मक:।

त्वां योगिनो ध्यायंति नित्यं।

त्वं ब्रह्मा त्वं विष्णुस्त्वं

रूद्रस्त्वं इंद्रस्त्वं अग्निस्त्वं

वायुस्त्वं सूर्यस्त्वं चंद्रमास्त्वं

ब्रह्मभूर्भुव:स्वरोम्।।6।।

तुम सत्व, रज और तम तीनों गुणों से परे हो। तुम जागृत, स्वप्न और सुषुप्ति इन तीनों अवस्थाओं से परे हो। तुम स्थूल, सूक्ष्म औ वर्तमान तीनों देहों से परे हो। तुम भूत, भविष्य और वर्तमान तीनों कालों से परे हो। तुम मूलाधार चक्र में नित्य स्थित रहते हो। इच्छा, क्रिया और ज्ञान तीन प्रकार की शक्तियाँ तुम्हीं हो। तुम्हारा योगीजन नित्य ध्यान करते हैं। तुम ब्रह्मा हो, तुम विष्णु हो, तुम रुद्र हो, तुम इन्द्र हो, तुम अग्नि हो, तुम वायु हो, तुम सूर्य हो, तुम चंद्रमा हो, तुम ब्रह्म हो, भू:, र्भूव:, स्व: ये तीनों लोक तथा ॐकार वाच्य पर ब्रह्म भी तुम हो।

गणादि पूर्वमुच्चार्य वर्णादिं तदनंतरं।

अनुस्वार: परतर:। अर्धेन्दुलसितं।

तारेण ऋद्धं। एतत्तव मनुस्वरूपं।

गकार: पूर्वरूपं। अकारो मध्यमरूपं।

अनुस्वारश्चान्त्यरूपं। बिन्दुरूत्तररूपं।

नाद: संधानं। सँ हितासंधि:

सैषा गणेश विद्या। गणकऋषि:

निचृद्गायत्रीच्छंद:। गणपतिर्देवता।

ॐ गं गणपतये नम:।।7।

गण के आदि अर्थात कर पहले उच्चारण करें। उसके बाद वर्णों के आदि अर्थात उच्चारण करें। उसके बाद अनुस्वार उच्चारित होता है। इस प्रकार अर्धचंद्र से सुशोभित ॐकार से अवरुद्ध होने पर तुम्हारे बीज मंत्र का स्वरूप (ॐ गं) है। गकार इसका पूर्वरूप है।बिन्दु उत्तर रूप है। नाद संधान है। संहिता संविध है। ऐसी यह गणेश विद्या है। इस महामंत्र के गणक ऋषि हैं। निचृंग्दाय छंद है श्री मद्महागणपति देवता हैं। वह महामंत्र है- ॐ गं गणपतये नम:।

एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।

तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात् ॥8॥

एक दंत को हम जानते हैं। वक्रतुण्ड का हम ध्यान करते हैं। वह दन्ती (गजानन) हमें प्रेरणा प्रदान करें। यह गणेश गायत्री है।

एकदन्तं चतुर्हस्तं पाशमङ्कुशधारिणम् ।

अभय वरदं हस्तैर्बिभ्राणं मूषकध्वजम् ॥

रक्तं लम्बोदरं शूर्पकर्णकं रक्तवाससम् ।

रक्तगन्धानुलिप्ताङ्गं रक्तपुष्पैस्सुपूजितम् ॥

भक्तानुकम्पिनं देवं जगत्कारणमच्युतम् ।

आविर्भूतं च सृष्ट्यादौ प्रकृतेः पुरुषात्परम् ।

एवं ध्यायति यो नित्यं स योगी योगिनां वरः ॥9॥

एकदंत चतुर्भज चारों हाथों में पाक्ष, अंकुश, अभय और वरदान की मुद्रा धारण किए तथा मूषक चिह्न की ध्वजा लिए हुए, रक्तवर्ण लंबोदर वाले सूप जैसे बड़े-बड़े कानों वाले रक्त वस्त्रधारी शरीर प रक्त चंदन का लेप किए हुए रक्तपुष्पों से भलिभाँति पूजित। भक्त पर अनुकम्पा करने वाले देवता, जगत के कारण अच्युत, सृष्टि के आदि में आविर्भूत प्रकृति और पुरुष से परे श्रीगणेशजी का जो नित्य ध्यान करता है, वह योगी सब योगियों में श्रेष्ठ है।

नमो व्रातपतये । नमो गणपतये ।

नमः प्रमथपतये ।

नमस्तेऽस्तु लम्बोदरायैकदन्ताय विघ्ननाशिने शिवसुताय वरदमूर्तये नमः ॥10॥

व्रात (देव समूह) के नायक को नमस्कार। गणपति को नमस्कार। प्रथमपति (शिवजी के गणों के अधिनायक) के लिए नमस्कार। लंबोदर को, एकदंत को, शिवजी के पुत्र को तथा श्रीवरदमूर्ति को नमस्कार-नमस्कार ।।

एतदथर्वशीर्षं योऽधीते स ब्रह्मभूयाय कल्पते ।

स सर्वविघ्नैर्न बाध्यते । स सर्वत् सुखमेधते ।

स पञ्चमहापापात्प्रमुच्यते ।11॥

यह अथर्वशीर्ष (अथर्ववेद का उपनिषद) है। इसका पाठ जो करता है, ब्रह्म को प्राप्त करने का अधिकारी हो जाता है। सब प्रकार के विघ्न उसके लिए बाधक नहीं होते। वह सब जगह सुख पाता है। वह पांचों प्रकार के महान पातकों तथा उपपातकों से मुक्त हो जाता है।

सायमधीयानो दिवसकृतं पापं नाशयति ।

प्रातरधीयानो रात्रिकृतं पापं नाशयति ।

सायं प्रातः प्रयुञ्जानो ऽपापो भवति ।

सर्वत्राधीयानोऽपविघ्नो भवति ।

धर्मार्थकाममोक्षं च विन्दति ॥12॥

सायंकाल पाठ करने वाला दिन के पापों का नाश करता है। प्रात:काल पाठ करने वाला रात्रि के पापों का नाश करता है। जो प्रात:- सायं दोनों समय इस पाठ का प्रयोग करता है वह निष्पाप हो जाता है। वह सर्वत्र विघ्नों का नाश करता है। धर्म, अर्थ, काम और मोक्ष को प्राप्त करता है।

इदमथर्वशीर्षमशिष्याय न देयम् ।

यो यदि मोहाद्दास्यति स पापीयान् भवति ।

सहस्रावर्तनाद्यं यं काममधीते तं तमनेन साधयेत् ॥13॥

इस अथर्वशीर्ष को जो शिष्य न हो उसे नहीं देना चाहिए। जो मोह के कारण देता है वह पातकी हो जाता है। सहस्र (हजार) बार पाठ करने से जिन-जिन कामों-कामनाओं का उच्चारण करता है, उनकी सिद्धि इसके द्वारा ही मनुष्य कर सकता है।

अनेन गणपतिमभिषिञ्चति स वाग्मी भवति ।

चतुर्थ्यामनश्नन् जपति स विद्यावान् भवति ।

इत्यथर्वणवाक्यम् । ब्रह्माद्यावरणं विद्यान्न बिभेति कदाचनेति ॥14॥

इसके द्वारा जो गणपति को स्नान कराता है, वह वक्ता बन जाता है। जो चतुर्थी तिथि को उपवास करके जपता है वह विद्यावान हो जाता है, यह अथर्व वाक्य है जो इस मंत्र के द्वारा तपश्चरण करना जानता है वह कदापि भय को प्राप्त नहीं होता।

यो दूर्वाङ्कुरैर्यजति स वैश्रवणोपमो भवति ।

यो लाजैर्यजति स यशोवान् भवति ।

स मेधावान् भवति ।

यो मोदकसहस्रेण यजति स वाञ्छितफलमवाप्नोति ।

यस्साज्यसमिद्भिर्यजति स सर्वं लभते स सर्वं लभते ॥15॥

जो दूर्वांकुर के द्वारा भगवान गणपति का यजन करता है वह कुबेर के समान हो जाता है। जो लाजो (धानी-लाई) के द्वारा यजन करता है वह यशस्वी होता है, मेधावी होता है। जो सहस्र (हजार) लड्डुओं (मोदकों) द्वारा यजन करता है, वह वांछित फल को प्राप्त करता है। जो घृत के सहित समिधा से यजन करता है, वह सब कुछ प्राप्त करता है।

अष्टौ ब्राह्मणान् सम्यग् ग्राहयित्वा सूर्यवर्चस्वी भवति ।

सूर्यग्रहेमहानद्यां प्रतिमासन्निधौ वा जप्त्वा सिद्धमन्त्रो भवति महाविघ्नात् प्रमुच्यते ।

महादोषात् प्रमुच्यते । महाप्रत्यवायात् प्रमुच्यते ।

स सर्वविद् भवति स सर्वविद् भवति । य एवं वेद । इत्युपनिषत् ॥१७॥ ॐ शान्तिश्शान्तिश्शान्तिः ॥

आठ ब्राह्मणों को सम्यक रीति से ग्राह कराने पर सूर्य के समान तेजस्वी होता है। सूर्य ग्रहण में महानदी में या प्रतिमा के समीप जपने से मंत्र सिद्धि होती है। वह महाविघ्न से मुक्त हो जाता है। जो इस प्रकार जानता है, वह सर्वज्ञ हो जाता है वह सर्वज्ञ हो जाता है।

श्री गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष पाठ अनुवाद सहित प्रतिदिन करें और गणेश जी महाराज की कृपा से अपने सभी कार्यो को निर्विघ्न रूप से संपन्न करें |