Rudraksha Maintenance

        A Rudraksha bead appears to be very strong externally & can be passed on from generation to generation only if maintained properly, however no one could guess the age of a Rudraksha bead as it could even be a few days, months or years.
Hence, one should also keep in mind that it is a natural product & subject to wear & tear if not handled & taken care off properly it can give way.
 One should avoid mishandling like throwing the bead / mala or playing with it as its contours might
chip off or the bead might crack. Here are a few tips that would help to maintain the bead.

Ø Rudraksha beads being a natural product contain natural oil, which on drying reduces the life of the bead, hence one should see to it that the beads are regularly oiled & free from fungus & insects. If Rudraksha is worn during bath, it is recommended to keep it away from soap, as excess soap, powder,perfumes spoils or might reduce the life of the bead by drying its natural oil and penetrating or sticking to it. Water is good for the beads but at the same
time one should ensure the Rudraksha is kept for complete drying as wet beads may attract fungus. If it is not worn during bath, the mala should be cleaned & oiled average once in 2 months as mentioned below.
Ø Clean your mala / beads when you feel they require cleaning after regular usage.
Ø Dip the beads in Luke warm water & soak it for around half hour to 45 minutes.
Ø Delicately use a fresh / new & unused plastic / fibre bristle brush to clean the dirt and grime that fixes in the pores of the beads. This can be kept as a dedicated brush only to clean auspicious Rudraksha beads & nothing else.
Ø Place the beads on a cloth or newspaper to absorb the excess water & expose it to Sun for quick drying. Allow it to dry for 1 to 2 days. Meanwhile keep feeling the beads & you would get to know if they have dried up completely.
Ø When the beads turn completely dry apply some oil on the beads by using a brush.
Ø A mixture of sandalwood oil & olive oil is considered to be the best as it leaves a nice soothing fragrance as well as maintains the health of the Rudraksha. Oiling can be repeated whenever the beads seem dry. Kindly do not use ghee as it leaves a typical smell in the Rudraksha beads.
Ø Oiling at least once is two months is recommended, if possible more number of times would be still better. This would maintain the life of the bead.

Other Important Tips

Ø One should not interchange their Rudraksha bead / mala with anyone, onecan pass it on as wishes or blessings to their near & dear ones but should notinter change regularly. This is because Rudraksha & you get use to each other & there has been acceptances by both……So kindly do not disturb the same.
Ø Rudraksha can be worn in any metal, be it gold / silver / copper / panchdhatu or thread. It has electrical and magnetic properties, which enhances when worn with metal.
Ø One can wear any combination of Rudraksha beads as it does not have any negative effects on its wearer or possessor. They are simply the most natural representations of Gods & goddesses & hence can’t have any reverse or negative effects.
Ø One can wear the mala of 54 or 108 beads or rather any number of beads with different mukhis as per their need/requirement.
Ø Anyone can wear Rudraksha, without any discrimination of caste, creed & sex as Rudraksha is made by the Lord for the benefits of mankind.
Ø Rudraksha should be kept well cleaned and oiled, at least once in two months.
Ø Never loose faith in Rudraksha, it is said that it positively gives effects. However, nobody can precisely say when & how much will it effect. The percentage & time of effects is not defined & at the same time there is instrument that could measure the same. Kindly, beware of traders who claim the time period & percentage of effects of a Rudraksha bead at the time of selling as this may be just a marketing stunt to push sales.

SIX MUKHI RUDRAKSHA

Six Mukhi Rudraksha

Use:  It gives learning, wisdom and knowledge and increases will power. Moreover, it saves us from the worldly sorrows. A combination of four face (mukhi) rudraksha and six face (mukhi ) rudraksha enhances the vocal & mental power of the wearer amazingly. It is very good

for company managers, businessmen, journalists and editors etc.

To succeed-be a good Listener

To succeed, you need to learn how to listen first. Pay attention to others who have enjoyed successes in their life. Good listening takes time to learn but in the end, it will be your greatest tool.

Export Import Is a Lucrative Business That Needs Some Careful Planning

Globalization has presented vast opportunities for businesses for the people who have entrepreneurial skills. The export import business can be quite lucrative if it is done in the right way. However, there are certain major hurdles in the path of the potential entrepreneurs,

Such as:
The intricacies of export import business.
 The plethora of rules and regulations that are imposed for safety of the consumers.
The protective stand of several governments for their local industries.
Red-tape barriers.
Delay in shipping due to dearth of adequate infrastructure of goods.
Custom clearance
Customs valuation
Lack of transparency in procedures and rules for overcoming bureaucratic problems.

Due to the above mentioned hurdles in export import business it is not surprising that many businesses are clueless about where to start. So, they just give up in sheer frustration. However, the smart business entrepreneurs who do not want to miss any opportunity of growth hire an import-export specialist who can guide them through the intricate issues.

Here are some useful guidelines that can help one securing a firm foothold in the export import industry:

A business plan is a great way by which one can give a sense of direction to one’s business. It is also a good yardstick to evaluate company performance. Hence, one should write a business plan.
The business plan should be executed properly too.

A good business plan should provide for unanticipated events and a sound solution for them. Contingencies should be made an integral component of a business plan.
The export import industry is regulated with special rules that can affect players in this market. So checking out the regulations and tax rules in one’s country is essential.

The market should be understood well for selling effectively.
In order to avoid missing an opportunity to sell it is essential to have available stocks where and when the customer wants it. Identifying and maintaining good business relations with a supply chain helps in getting a timely product delivery.

The products should be positioned well so that there can be timely deliveries.

The internet should be utilized because it is a quick, reliable and the surest medium to reach the customers. It is a cost-effective tool for facilitating sales, feedback and deliveries.
One should establish a proper customer feedback mechanism. The customers would definitely select those providers who respond to their requirements.

The company performance should be checked regularly. The business plan should be used to gauge performance and help to bring about necessary adjustments or changes. This makes certain that one is on the right track.

With the help of these guidelines one can easily overcome hurdles that exist in spite of the new avenues that have opened up because of globalization

My Vision

"Wine in every dine" is my vision for indian wine market.
                                                      -Rakesh Navaneethakrishnan
                

How to Control five basic elements through pranayam

PRANAYAM: - Once you reach counting 10 you may develop Pranayam as under :

Inhale counting – Up to 10 sec.

Retain counting – Up to 20 sec.

Exhale counting – Up to 10 sex.

Refrain from in haling, counting – Up to 10 sec.

Control of five basic elements through Pranayam

While doing this pranayam , even five basic elements of the body can be controlled because they are represented by different fingers as under :

Thumb-Fire or Sun.

Index Finger-Wind or Air.

Middle Finger-Sky or Space.

Ring Finger(Fourth Finger)-Earth.

Small Finger-Water.

Now , through different combinations of these fingers mudras. This can be done in any position but sitting in Lotus position ( Sleeping position ) for best results . They can be started in 10 minutes and performed for at least 30 to 45 minutes . Some of the mudras as given below. Read it carefully and apply on both hands .

1) Meditation Mudra : Simply touch the thumb with index finger  pressing is not necessary .

Benefits : This helps in increasing brain power , mental concentration , memory etc. and cures problems of the sleeplessness , tension , lack of concentration .

2) Vayu Mudra ( AIR ) : Keep the index finger on the base of the thumb and press with thumb .

Benefits : It cures rheumatism , arthritis , gout  and blood circulation problems .

3) Shunya Mudra ( Space ) : Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus ( Discussed above ) and press it with thumb .

Benefits : It helps in curing earache , deadness , vertigo etc . It is necessary to do this Mudra for 40 to 60 minutes for best results .

4) Prithvi Mudra ( Earth ) : Put the ring thumb together with the thumb .

Benefits : It cures weakness of the body and the mind . It increases life force , ( Chetana ) and gives new vigour to an ailing person . It also gives peace of mind .

5) Varun Mudra ( Water ) : Put the tips of the thumb and little finger together .

Benefits : It cues impurity of blood , skin problems and makes skin smooth . Useful in gastro-enteritis and any other disease dehydration .

6) Sun Mudra : Bend the ring finger and on tits outer side of the second finger , press with thumb .

Benefits : It creates heat in the body , helps digestion and helps reducing fat in the body .

7) Pran Mudra ( Life Energy ) : Bend the little and ring fingers so that their tips touch the tip ( front edge ) of the thumb .

Benefits : It increases life force and cure nervousness and fatigue . It also helps increasing the power of the eyes and in reducing the number of glasses ( spectacles ) .

Breath Awareness - Yoga Breathing Exercises

Learning to control one`s breath - breath awareness. This is an extremely important technique. It is always breath awareness and breathing exercises, due to which a person can control his mind, mental state, and emotions. Breath is the bridge between the body and mind. Yoga breathing is a powerful tool. The ultimate goal of most of the yoga breathing exercises is to regulate the mental state by favorably influencing the nervous system. Yoga breathing techniques facilitate concentration and meditation. Through yoga breathing you will gain conscious control over unconscious activities of the autonomic nervous system.

• Focuses your attention on your breathing. Observe, visualize and mentally follow your smooth, deep diaphragmatic breathing. Changes of mental state, changes of feeling, changes of bodily sensations, and postures are registered immediately in the pattern of breathing. For example, fear and anger produce shallow breathing; sorrow produces uneven, spasmodic breathing. Positive emotions create regular produces uneven, spasmodic breathing. Positive emotions create regular breathing. Every change of mental state is reflected in the breath and also in the body. This is also true in reverse - by changing the breathing pat- tem we can also alter the emotions.