Sane Guruji's Lesson for Teachers

Late Prof. Pandurang Sane was affectionately called as Sane Guruji. Guruji means Teacher in Hindi and Marathi. He was a Famous Author, Popular Teacher, Great Social Activist and Respected Freedom Fighter from Maharashtra, India.

Everyday, Sane Guruji used to write fresh notes of the subject to teach in the class. Once his friend told him,"Guruji, you are teaching the same subject all these years.Then use your old notes to teach in the class. Why are you wasting time everyday to make fresh notes of the same subjects and topics?".

Sane Guruji answered,"My students are my GOD. I have to present them fresh offerings (Naiwedyam)".

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Banana Milk (Shikran)

I am starting my cookery posts with a recipe of white colour. In India,white coloured recipes are thought to be Auspicious. Banana tree is supposed to be the symbol of Abundance. Sweets are distributed at any Joyous occasion. In Marathi language this recipe is called "Shikran". This recipe brings back to me my childhood memories. Because Banana Milk is loved by children back in Maharashtra, India.

Ingradients

1 Mediumsized ripe Banana

1 Cup milk

1 Teaspoon Sugar

Procedure

Peel and cut Banana in small pieces. Add them to a cup of milk. Add sugar. Mix together. Shikran is ready.

Shikran is eaten with Chapati in Maharashtra. It can be eaten with bread or as breadspread. According to my culture Banana has digestive property and it alliviates stomach acidity.

My Ultimate Goal of Life

I am a common ordinary person. I have taken Doctorate level education. I toil daily to earn my bread. I have a family and a friend circle to fulfill my emotions. Then what else I want in my life?

I am from India. I am born and raised in Marathi community of the Indian state named Maharashtra. We have an ancient following of Marathi Saints. Saint Tukaram was a great Saint. In one of his Spiritual poem, he says my ultimate goal is "Shevatcha (Last) Dees (Day) Goda Vawa (Should be Sweet)".

The meaning is all our deeds should be on the right path. When we will leave this mortal world we should not have any repentions. That is the ultimate goal of my life. My last day should be happy.

The Divine Blessings of Reiki

Reiki is Life Force Energy. It has its origin in ancient culture of India. Reiki was revived by the great sage Mikao Usui of Japan.

Reiki is taught in three levels. First level is for self healing. Second level is for distant healing and third level is for becoming ReikiMaster.

Reiki helps in attaining health, wealth and spirituality. Practice of Reiki makes a person more Human.

To acquire the bliss of Reiki, try to  follow these five principles, everyday.

1]Just for today work hard

2]Just for today be kind to other

3]Just for today be grateful

4]Just for today do not worry

5]Just for today do not anger

A Flavour of the Meal of India

India is famous for its rich variety of food.Indian spices enhance the taste and flavour of the food. India is a subcontinent having 28 states. It has diverse cultures and traditions. These have put forth innumerable variety in the indian culinary habits.

Now, with globalization inside the doorstep, indian tastebuds are comfortable with Chinese, thai, italian etc, cuisines.Yet, average Indian meal is rice, dal (curry), chapati/roti (bread), rayata (salad) and dessert. The Indian meal is almost complete with most of the nutrients required by human body.
Rice is rich in carbohydrates.Variety of rice is cultivated in India. Similarly, numerous recipes of rice dishes are prepared. Different regions pride in their own versions of rice recipes. In northern parts, rice is cooked with vegetables/chicken/fish and flavoured with spices to prepare biryany or pulav. South Indian rice galore is full with lemon rice, tamarind rice, tomato rice, curd (yogart) rice etc.
Indian bread that is chapati or roti is made everyday fresh.It is full with carbohydrates and vitamins.Chapati is made from wheat. Usually, it is made using little of oil.Roti is oilfree.It is made from dough of cereal flour with water.In northern parts of India,Parathas are made by stuffing boiled potato or radish in chapati.Sweet varieties of chapati are popular in western and southern parts of India.They are called puranpoli or sugarpoli.
Dal (curry) is full in proteins. This tasty fluid is prepared by cooking pulses with various types of spices.Its aroma is enhanced by adding vegetables/egg/chicken.Not only states,but subregions also have their very own recipes of curries.
Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.Bounty of vegetables are grown in India.They are cooked with spices.Delicious dishes of vegetables are served with rice and chapati.
Different types of Rayata (salad) are made using cucumber, tomato, onian seasoned with yogart or lemon.Fruit salad is also popular.Spicy pickles are prepared using raw mango or lemon. Oilless pickles are also prepared. Fried snacks, steamed starters and boiled eggs are served as side dishes.On special ocassions like weddings and festivals, numerous sweet dishes are cooked.They are made using dairy products, sugar/jaggery and flours of pulses. These sweets are known as ladu, pedha, gulabjamun, halawa, kheer etc.
Apple juice, mango juice and watermelon juice quench thirst in hot summer.The indian meal is generally finished with a glass of buttermilk.The meal is eaten with the belief that it is a gift from god. The person serving it, is blessed with gratitude.This is just a bird, tasting the meal of India. It will be relished recipywise in future articles.