Thursday, January 27, 2011

This comment has been posted at yashvinblogs.com/mac-donald-iskcon

This guy is doing a great job at being explicit and open to issues that can be resolved in a jiffy but instead of in a jiffy, ben... ya beaucoup de fifi...

Sacrifice is a word that is ambiguous, meaning it has a lot to say about itself. We all sacrifice ourselves for any reason, any; i have a friend who'd walk 1 mile instead of paying for a bus trip to ebene just for an ice cream at leglaciermoderne at rosehill :)

Some ppl associate sacrifice with fasting: that's not true; fasting comes by itself for oneself not for God; God never asked to fast, it's for outselves !!

fasting is for the body and the soul and when the need arrives (it's up to you to accept or refuse your own body or mind's message but they do send you messages! like smses LOL, e.g. let's eat just a salad today, nothing more when you're used to mcdos all day... e.g. i feel the need for healthy veggie food without onion and garlic (iskcon makes food without that) so let's go there

check my colleague's place where he lives: a kovil next to a mosque! when there's bakrid or marche sur le feu, ben.... y'a pas le feu, they respect each other and even once in a while engage in humorous conversations when they come across each other on the streets or anywhere, im speaking of the maulana and the tamil pandit!

iskcon does not realise that by being friendlier and being more accessible to people, they will definitely attract a larger audience, especially if they have mcdo near them..

what about at qb, la bonne marmite (special krsna food) in between two chinese bars ?? (pork and beek snacks with rum and whiskies)

Without (in a way of saying things) forcing hindus or indian-looking mauritians to buy krsna books (check how the devotees at orchard centre try to sneak in the books inside your shopping bag on a sunday morn and whilst saying loads of good stuff about krsna n when you decide to go, they call and say HEY YOU DID NOT PAY! for wat? THE 3 KRSNA BOOKS IN YOUR SHOPPING BAG, IT'S A CURSE ! i saw ppl in the end pay but hell no for me ! i didnt ! ar moi nooooo... )

in reference to: Who will win? Mac Do or Iskcon | Yashvin, pages of my life (view on Google Sidewiki)

there is always something wrong with iskcon

in south africa, where iskcon existed WELL before here in Mauritius (it's like iskcon mauritius is the grandchild of ISKCON SA), there never was as many rules (created by the devotees here) to respect as there was back in SA..

there's like maybe more than 20 iskcon centres just in SA and they NEVER EVER have any problem with McDo, well maybe one or two.. As for the rest, just like Krsna taught his/her devotees, is to respect other religions and to always walk on the path of truth

Besides, Krsna, just like Jesus, told God resides in us, inside us.. Allah said if you cant come to the mosque, lay a clean nap on the floor and start praying from anywhere you are..

there's not really a need to go to temples when you can make a temple out of yourself

i dont think krsna said to fight with mcdo :(

hope the mauritius iskconians realise this and stop downgrading hindus as such

in reference to: Who will win? Mac Do or Iskcon | Yashvin, pages of my life (view on Google Sidewiki)

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The new Zodiac

An interesting calendrical tidbit: the Zodiac that everyone is familiar with today is actually based upon the movement of the sun through the constellations of 2500 years ago. Today, due to shifts in the earth's rotation and orbit, the sun moves through 13 constellations, not just 12. Here's the updated version:

Pisces (March 13 - April 19)
Aries (April 20 - May 12)
Taurus (May 13 - June 20)
Gemini (June 21 - July 19)
Cancer (July 20 - August 11)
Leo (August 12 - September 17)
Virgo (Sepetember 18 - October 31)
Libra (November 1 - November 21)
Scorpius (November 22 - November30)
Ophiuchus (December 1 - December 18)
Sagittarius (December 19 - January 18)
Capricorn (January 19 - February 17)
Aquarius (February 18 - March 12)

This means I'm actually a PISCES instead of ARIES. Not that I care... sort of :(

in reference to: The new Zodiac (view on Google Sidewiki)

The new Zodiac

An interesting calendrical tidbit: the Zodiac that everyone is familiar with today is actually based upon the movement of the sun through the constellations of 2500 years ago. Today, due to shifts in the earth's rotation and orbit, the sun moves through 13 constellations, not just 12. Here's the updated version:

Pisces (March 13 - April 19)
Aries (April 20 - May 12)
Taurus (May 13 - June 20)
Gemini (June 21 - July 19)
Cancer (July 20 - August 11)
Leo (August 12 - September 17)
Virgo (Sepetember 18 - October 31)
Libra (November 1 - November 21)
Scorpius (November 22 - November30)
Ophiuchus (December 1 - December 18)
Sagittarius (December 19 - January 18)
Capricorn (January 19 - February 17)
Aquarius (February 18 - March 12)

This means I'm actually a PISCES instead of ARIES. Not that I care... sort of :(

in reference to: The new Zodiac (view on Google Sidewiki)

It is known and reported in literature that snake venom liberates pharmacologically active substances in the body

The Worst Part: This is yet another instance of terrible animal abuse. In addition to the fact that snakes have been abused by snake charmers for god knows how long, they also suffer at Nag Panchami in the name of Puja and still get beaten to death when by a wicked twist of fate they find themselves in the concrete jungle we dwell in.

Though I have no concrete proof of this less known demon in the drug circuits, my source reveals that the snake dies after it's been forced to bite three to four times.

Personal Rant:

What kind of twisted, miserable and sadistic/masochistic person actually kills a beautiful creature for the sake of a 'high'? But hey some other asshole thought, "does this shampoo burn? Let me put some in Guinea pig's eyes and check!"

When did breathing, living, reproducing animals full of life and character become commodities for the insensitive human?
in reference to: Snake Bite as a drug? Least known but rampant (view on Google Sidewiki)

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Whether you believe ot not, whether you like it or not, the Ophiuchus (the serpent holder) has forayed into the astrological picture. Now, thousands are left wondering what personalitiy traits the 13th zodiac sign entails. The real answer is that, as an Ophiuchus (Ophiuchan), your personality traits are in line with, well, your existing personality traits.

Below is a list of attributes associated with the Serpent Holder, Imhotep i.e Aesclepius, and subsequently associated with the 13th sign - Ophiuchus:

* Many people are envious of the Ophiuchan as he/she progresses well throughout life.

* A seeker of wisdom and knowledge

* A flamboyant dressing sense, favouring bright colours.

* Authority looks upon him/her well

* Would make a great architect or builder

* Number 12 is the lucky number.

* Will have a big family but will leave home at an early age

in reference to: Im an Ophiuchus? What are my personality traits? - Yahoo!7 Answers (view on Google Sidewiki)

Whether you believe ot not, whether you like it or not, the Ophiuchus (the serpent holder) has forayed into the astrological picture. Now, thousands are left wondering what personalitiy traits the 13th zodiac sign entails. The real answer is that, as an Ophiuchus (Ophiuchan), your personality traits are in line with, well, your existing personality traits.

Below is a list of attributes associated with the Serpent Holder, Imhotep i.e Aesclepius, and subsequently associated with the 13th sign - Ophiuchus:

* Many people are envious of the Ophiuchan as he/she progresses well throughout life.

* A seeker of wisdom and knowledge

* A flamboyant dressing sense, favouring bright colours.

* Authority looks upon him/her well

* Would make a great architect or builder

* Number 12 is the lucky number.

* Will have a big family but will leave home at an early age

in reference to: Personality traits of Ophiuchus, the new zodiac sign - International Business Times (view on Google Sidewiki)

I would just like to say that what I have written below is based on research for those interested in the 13th sign NOT on my own beliefs. I remain a firm believer in the 12 sign zodiac but will carry on my research. To those of you who are heavily religious - please do not use my site to put down those of us who don’t share in your beliefs, this is after all an astrological website so please respect that. Also any comments abusing any person and/or their beliefs will not be approved.

The 13th sign of the zodiac, unlike the other 12 signs is actually associated with a real person. In the 27th Century BCE in Ancient Egypt lived a man known as Imhotep. Imhotep was known as ‘Aesclepius’ by the Ancient Greeks, however the attributes are the same under either name.

Read more: Ophiuchus - The 13th Sign of the Zodiac 2011

in reference to: Ophiuchus - The 13th Sign of the Zodiac 2011 (view on Google Sidewiki)

The new sign of the zodiac : Ophiuchus, the snake-holder. His usurpation of the 19 days between Scorpio and Sagittarius. What is the symbol of Ophiuchus? The Rod of Asclepius is often used as a symbol for Ophiuchus.

Is Ophiuchus Zodiac change is real or hoax? As far as I can tell, the Ophiuchus Zodiac change is real, and Ophiuchus has actually been a constellation for a very long time.

According to Professor Parke Kunkie at the Minnesota Planetarium Society, “The Earth spins and, like a toy top, the spin axis moves around, pointing in different directions. Today, Earth’s spin axis points toward the pole star, Polaris. Around 3000 BC Earth’s spin axis pointed toward Thuban. Wait 26,000 years and the north star will again be Thuban. Astronomers call this motion of the spin axis precession. About 130 BC, Hipparchus noticed that the Earth’s spin axis had changed directions, so astronomers and astrologers have known about the Earth’s precession for over 2000 years. But this means that if the sun was “in” a certain constellation on a particular date, it is in a different constellation on that date today. For example, the sun was in Pisces on March 1, 2000 BC but it is in Aquarius on March 1, 2011 AD.”

in reference to: Ophiuchus compatibility - Ophiuchus Horoscope : Symbol, Traits, Personality, Compatibility | Gravity-Engine.Net (view on Google Sidewiki)

I'm sure most of us has heard about the new zodiac Ophiuchus... As we all know as well, zodiacs are matched up with certain traits having to do with one's personality. ... How is it Ophiuchus already has such solid traits.

(I know a lot of it is pulled out of people's asses, but there's some guidelines at least to the "old" ones. Did someone just wing-it for Ophiuchus?)

in reference to: Ophiuchus Personality Traits? - Yahoo! Answers (view on Google Sidewiki)

I found a series of links and articles concerning signs that are compatible with Ophiuchus, which is quite interesting since they are new and everyone wants to know about them

For instance the Virgo and Gemini compatible sighs have the following results: LOVE INSIGHTS Virgos are masters of organization and look for perfection in everything - and that means you too! The Virgo love connection needs to make sense on all levels (as well as intuitively)...

in reference to: Answers.com - What sign is compatible with Ophiuchus (view on Google Sidewiki)

Apparently Leos are fully compatible with Ophiucus borned since they both represent powerful traits that when placed together, produce immense sort of immortality traits

all I know is that I have ALWAYS had the strangest attraction to Virgos. I say strange because according to all the standard compatibility guides sag and all those don't mix. I "was" a Sag but am now an "Ophiuchus". I'm still on the fence but the more I read on it the more it makes sense as far as my recent career shift from a Legal path to a Massage Therapy/Cosmetology one.

So I just always wondered why I was attracted to certain Virgos Pisces, Capricorns, and Taurus guys, then i looked up their "new" signs and they all shifted to something else. So it would make sense to me that you as a Virgo were attracted to a Sagittarius and now you're a Leo and she's an Ophiuchus.

in reference to: Are newly reform leos compatible with Ophiuchus? - Yahoo! Answers (view on Google Sidewiki)

Ophiuchus: Based on Imhotep

Ophiuchus is the only astrological sign that's based on a real person (though maybe Scorpio was based on a real scorpion, we'll never know). You may be familiar with the name Imhotep from the Mummy movies, but he was a real guy. The Greeks called him Aesclepius, and he was known for his knowledge of medicine back in 27 BC. Indeed, the Caduceus (the rod with the snake winding around it) is still a widely-recognized symbol for medicine.

Continue reading at NowPublic.com: Ophiuchus: Personality Traits of the 13th Zodiac Sign | NowPublic News Coverage http://www.nowpublic.com/style/ophiuchus-personality-traits-13th-zodiac-sign-2747550.html#ixzz1BNGYjGKi

in reference to: Ophiuchus: Personality Traits of the 13th Zodiac Sign | NowPublic News Coverage (view on Google Sidewiki)

Monday, January 17, 2011

New Zodiac Sign: Ophiuchus. Many are tuning into today as the news this week is that the standard zodiac signs may be out of date.

Read more: http://www.thirdage.com/news/new-zodiac-sign-ophiuchus-new-zodiac-dates_1-14-2011#ixzz1BJl98Jdy

in reference to: New Zodiac Sign Ophiuchus; New Zodiac Dates | ThirdAge (view on Google Sidewiki)

Taylor Swift’s no longer a Sagittarius. According to astronomer Parke Kunkle, changes in the Earth’s alignment has caused many zodiac signs to change and there may be a 13th Zodiac sign — Ophiuchus!

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"Taylor Swift’s no longer a Sagittarius. According to astronomer Parke Kunkle, changes in the Earth’s alignment has caused many zodiac signs to change and there may be a 13th Zodiac sign — Ophiuchus!"
- New Zodiac Sign Dates: Taylor Swift’s the New 13th Sign Ophiuchus! - OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News (view on Google Sidewiki)

According to astrologial principles, the Sun travels from the constellation Scorpius and goes directly into the sign of Sagittarius, but due to the constant motion of the cosmos, the Sun enters, for a few days of the year, the star constellation 'Ophiuchus' before entering Sagittarius from Scorpius, thus creating astrologically the birth of a thirteenth sign of the Zodiac, which is named as Ophiuchus the Serpent Holder.
The constellation of Ophiuchus is the only sign of the Zodiac which is linked to a real man. This man lived in ancient Egypt around the 27th century BC, and his name was Imhotep. The attributes of Imhotep can also be found in the Biblical Hebrew man Joseph, son of Jacob.. Imhotep is credited with many accomplishments including the knowledge and use of medicine. It is said of Imhotep that he brought the art of healing to mankind.

in reference to: New Zodiac sign 2012 - rah's posterous (view on Google Sidewiki)

The proposed inclusion of a 13th sign in the zodiac has sent people around the world flocking to Google for answers, causing "new zodiac signs," "zodiac signs changes" and "zodiac signs" to be the top three search terms and "horoscope" to trend in ninth position.

in reference to:

"The proposed inclusion of a 13th sign in the zodiac has sent people around the world flocking to Google for answers, causing "new zodiac signs," "zodiac signs changes" and "zodiac signs" to be the top three search terms and "horoscope" to trend in ninth position."
- Current Google Insights trends: new zodiac sign, 'Big Brother' and the Verizon iPhone -  xinmsn tech & gadgets (view on Google Sidewiki)

There have been thousands of people scurrying about trying to figure out what is going on with the stars. There were reports that the Zodiac was wrong because of the alignment of the sun. It turns out that we do not even follow that Zodiac. The new Zodiac signs 2011 are not accurate.

in reference to:

"There have been thousands of people scurrying about trying to figure out what is going on with the stars. There were reports that the Zodiac was wrong because of the alignment of the sun. It turns out that we do not even follow that Zodiac. The new Zodiac signs 2011 are not accurate."
- New Zodiac Signs 2011: Not Accurate | WagerRun.com - Entertainment News - Sports News - Breaking News (view on Google Sidewiki)

As recent news about the addition of a new zodiac sign set a storm of tattooed folk covering their zodiac tattoo’s, CNN has come to save the day and more importantly, stop the tattooed folk from running to the plastic surgeon to get a session of laser tattoo removal.

in reference to:

"As recent news about the addition of a new zodiac sign set a storm of tattooed folk covering their zodiac tattoo’s, CNN has come to save the day and more importantly, stop the tattooed folk from running to the plastic surgeon to get a session of laser tattoo removal."
- Zodiac : The New Zodiac Not Accurate | Long Island Press (view on Google Sidewiki)

That was true for me until i decided to 'hop' for blogging, just like the old times !

in reference to:

"Are We Too Obsessed With Facebook?"
- Are We Too Obsessed With Facebook? [INFOGRAPHIC] (view on Google Sidewiki)

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