Pranam Q1 Heart attack: Pl hear wht Dr Hegde says about this; right reply You tube: https://youtu.be/Lt1xXKDkHLo Q2 Tulsi repeated many times; and so me also repeat once morepl: Tulasī (तुलसी) is a Sanskrit word referring to *Ocimum tenuiflorum* (holy basil), from the Lamiaceae family. It is classified as a medicinal plant in the system of Āyurveda (science of Indian medicine) and is used throughout literature such as the *Suśrutasaṃhita* and the *Carakasaṃhitā*. It is a softly pubescent undershrub growing 30-60 centimeters in height. It grows throughout India. It has simple, opposite, elliptic, oblong, obtuse or acute leaves. The flowers are purplish in elongate recemes and grow in close whorls. The stamens are exerted and the fruits are nutlets. According to the *Rājanighaṇṭu* (verse 10.148-149), Holy basil (*tulasī*) has the following synonyms: Surasā, Surabhi, Subhagā, Sugandhā, Suradundubhi, Surejyā, Viṣṇuvallabhā, Vaiṣṇavī, Haripriyā, Pretarākṣasī, Apetarākṣasī, Amṛtā, Devadundhubhi, Puṇyā, Pavitrā, Pāvanī, Pūtapattrī, Bahupattrī, Bhūtakeśī, Tīvrā, Bhūtaghnī, Garaghna, Kaṭhillaka, Kaṭhiñjara, Kāyasthā, Bhāravi, Tridaśamañjarī, Mañjarī and Gaurī. 2 Tulasī (तुलसी) refers to a “sacred plant” (whose leaves and blossoms are used by Vaiṣṇavas in the worship of Śrī kṛṣṇa), according to the Arcana-dīpikā (manual on deity worship).—Accordingly, while explaining the rules for picking flowers and Tulasī leaves:—Pay obeisances to Śrī Bhagavān, beg for His mercy, and pick flowers and *tulasī* according to the proper rules. It is prohibited to collect *tulasī* leaves without having bathed. Pick *tulasī* only after taking a morning bath. One can pick flowers before bathing, as there is no prohibition regarding picking flowers before one’s bath. If one is unable to take bath, one should put on fresh cloth, bathe by meditation (*mantra-snāna*), and then, with pure consciousness, pick flowers and *tulasī* leaves. Special considerations for *tulasī*:—After bathing and performing *āhnika* (the chanting of the *dīkṣā-mantras*), bathe *tulasī* [by pouring water on her soil], while chanting her bathing *mantra*. Then offer her *praṇāma* while chanting her *praṇāma-mantra*. Then, while chanting the *mantra* for picking *tulasī* ( *cayana-mantra*), pick the leaf that is joined with the stem, or else pick soft *mañjarīs* (flower buds) that are joined with the leaves and stem. each leaf is to be picked with the right hand, individually and very carefully, so that tulasī-devī will not experience any kind of pain. After picking her leaves, recite the prayers begging for forgiveness ( *aparādha-kṣamāprārthanā-mantra*), for having caused her any pain. [...] For others (non-Vaiṣṇavas), picking *tulasī* is prohibited on certain days. For pure Vaiṣṇavas though, picking *tulasī* is only prohibited on the day of *dvādaśī*. one may use unoffered *tulasī* leaves from the previous day or dried *tulasī* leaves picked many days before. One should not put *tulasī* on the feet of *śrī gurudeva*. Moreover, while picking *tulasī*, do not pick with the pointer finger and do not use your fingernails. One should pick *tulasī* leaves with the sole intention of using them in the service of Bhagavān, nothing else. One should not pick flowers or *tulasī* once the sun has started to set. { VAISHNAVISM} 3 Chapter 8 - The Greatness of Tulasī (Basil Plant) SKANDA PURANAM *Brahmā said**:*
2. In the month of Kārttika <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/karttika#purana> one should take bath early in the morning. Remaining pure in body and mind, he should be devoted to Viṣṇu <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/vishnu#purana>. Then he should worship Dāmodara <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/damodara#purana> with tender Tulasī <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/tulasi#purana> (Basil) leaves. Thereby he attains salvation. There is no doubt about it. 3. If one is devoid of devotion but worships the Lord with gold and other (valuable) things, the Lord does not accept the worship. There is no doubt about it. 7. Listen to the greatness of Tulasī which is destructive of sins and is conducive to the increase of merit. I shall recount to you what was formerly narrated to Ramā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/rama#purana> by Viṣṇu. 8. After the advent of the month of Kārttika, those men who devoutly worship Tulasī and Hari, attain the highest region. 11. If a person takes bath in the water that has come into contact with Tulasī leaves, he shall be rid of all sins. He rejoices in the abode of Viṣṇu. 12. Even if a person makes a raised platform for planting Tulasī, O great sage, he gets instantly rid of his sins thereby. He becomes worthy of being absorbed in Brahman <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahman#purana>. 13. O Brāhmaṇa <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/brahmana#purana>, the house in which there is a grove of Tulasī plants becomes a sacred place. The servants of Yama <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/yama#purana> do not go there. 14. The grove of Tulasī plants is meritorious. It destroys all sins. It yields what is desired. The excellent persons who plant it, do not see Bhāskari <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/bhaskari#purana> (Yama, the god of Death). 15. If a man smears scented unguents (upon his body) mixed with (powdered) Tulasī twigs, the sin that is being committed will not (even) touch his body. 16. For the propitiation of the Pitṭs (Manes), Śrāddha <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shraddha#purana> should be performed, O Brāhmaṇa, where there is the shade of Tulasī plants. 17. Even Yama is not powerful enough to look at (directly) a person, if a Tulasī leaf is visible in his mouth, ears or head; what to speak of his awful messengers! 21-22. They were endowed with kindness and compassion towards all living beings. They were conversant with all essential principles (of philosophy). Once those excellent Brāhmaṇas were engaged in pilgrimage to holy places. They were going through a forest once, when they became utterly exhausted at a certain place. The two Brāhmaṇas, the suppressors of their enemies, saw a grove of Tulasī plants there. 23. On seeing that great grove of Tulasī plants one of those two, nameley Sumedhas, circumambulated it and bowed down to it with devotion. Viṣṇu (in the form of Dhanvantari) held in his hands the pot of nectar that bestows immunity from old age and immortality. Holding the pot of excellent base and glancing at it, he experienced the highest mental satisfaction. Drops of his tears of joy fell into the pot of nectar forming circular figures which immediately became Tulasī.[2] <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-skanda-purana/d/doc371649.html#note-e-139422> 35-40. Lakṣmī endowed with all good features and adorned with all ornaments, was also born therefrom. Devas headed by Brahmā gave unto Han, Lakṣmī and Tulasī that had originated there. Lord Hari accepted them. That is why Tulasī is exceedingly pleasing to the Lord of the worlds. Thus, O Nārada <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/narada#purana>, who can (adequately) describe the greatness of Tulasī? Hence, O Nārada, in this month of Kārttika which brings delight to Hari, the worship of Tulasī should be performed. There is no doubt about it. This version of Tulasī’s creation is special to this Purāṇa. In *Devī Bhāgavata* the plant is identified with Mahā-Lakṣmī and is a daughter of King Dharmadhvaja (DB IX 15-24). According to PdP VI (Uttara Khaṇḍa Chs. 3-16) Vṛndā, the wife of Jalandhara, became Tulasī in the next birth. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Q4 Stroke: pl listen to protect: https://youtu.be/ugZlkTXDXEA Q5 Milk: Kṣīra (क्षीर) refers to “milk” representing one of the five Pañcagavya (five cow-products) <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pancagavya#purana>, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.16 <https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/shiva-purana-english/d/doc225561.html>. Accordingly, “[...] the ceremonial ablution of the phallic emblem (*liṅga*) with Pañcagavya on Sundays is specially recommended. Pañcagavya is the compound of cow’s urine (*gojala*), dung (*gomaya*), milk (*kṣīra*), curd ( *dadhi*) and ghee (*ājya*). Milk, curd and ghee can severally be used with honey and molasses. The offering of rice cooked in cow’s milk must be made with the syllable Om”. Source <https://archive.org/details/NilamataPuranaACulturalAnLiteraryStudyOfKashmiriPuranaVedKumari> : archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study Kṣīra (क्षीर) refers to “condensed milk”, forming part of a common diet in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Gorasa seems to have been an important item of diet. Mention is made of condensed milk called *kṣīra* and of food preparations mixed with milk (verses 440, 444, 532, 708, 719). Most of the references to the articles of diet occur in the Nīlamata in connection with the offerings made to the gods but it is not difficult to infer from them the food and drink of the common people because “what a man eats his gods eat”. Kṣīra (“milk”) is of eight kinds, according to the Haridas Sanskrit Series edition with a couplet of unknown origin. Accordingly:—“Coming from a cow ( *gavya*), buffalo (*māhiṣa*), goat (*āja*), camel (*kārabha*), woman ( *straiṇa*), sheep (*āvika*), elephant (*aibha*), and solid-hoofed animal ( *aikaśapha*): thus milk [viz., *kṣīra*] (is) held (to be) eightfold”. (cf. verse 5.20ff of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/ashtangahridayasamhita#ayurveda> (Sūtrasthāna) and Suśrutasaṃhitā verse I.45.47) Kṣīra (क्षीर) refers to an “milk” and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pakashastra#ayurveda> or Pākakalā <https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/pakakala#ayurveda>.—According to Ayurvedic treatises, milk was considered a complete diet and is recommended as the most nourishing food (see Bhelasaṃhitā Sūtrasthāna XXVIII.17-18). Caraka mentions the milk of cows, buffaloes, goats, mares, sheeps, elephants, camels and women which were commonly used (see Carakasaṃhitā Sūtrasthāna I.106). According to Suśruta, the milk and ghee of a cow were considered the best (see Suśrutasaṃhitā Sūtrasthāna 6.336). He also states that the milk of buffaloes was considered good for certain persons who have a good digestive system. Suśruta says that unboiled milk was considered heavy while freshly milked warm milk was considered wholesome. Over boiled milk was considered difficult to digest. The Aṣṭāṅgasaṅgraha (Sūtrasthāna VI.62) states that fresh warm milk was considered wholesome as nectar itself. Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya (VIII.508) states that milk is recommended as a suitable diet for the convalescent, the old, children and ascetics. Milk was used in various forms referred to in Mānasollāsa (3.1567). Agnipurāṇa (164.10) describes certain sweet preparations such as *kṣīraprakāra*, *kṣīravaṭa* and *kṣīrayaṣṭikā* wherein milk is the principal ingredient. Kṣīra or “milk” is mutually incompatible (*viruddhāhāra*) with the following: Ānūpamāmṣa (the meat of animals living in marshy lands) and fruit of Lakuca (the fruit of bread-fruit tree), according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala in the *dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana*, which contains the discussions on different food articles and their dietetic effects according to the prominent Ayurvedic treatises. Kṣīra (milk) is mentioned in a list of remedies for indigestion.—A complete section in Bhojanakutūhala is devoted for the description of agents that cause indigestion [viz., *rasāla* (a curd drink)]. These agents consumed on a large scale can cause indigestion for certain people. The remedies [viz., *kṣīra* (milk)] for these types of indigestions are also explained therewith. On Wed, 20 Jul 2022 at 07:56, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > QUES ANSW MEDICAL 07-2022-15 > > Dear friends, > > These are information compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2014’s and stored in > my computer. They are posted by *very learnt doctors in kidshealth.org > <http://kidshealth.org> etc. * > > *Many improvements have come in medical field. Hence some information may > have additions or some times changes.* > > *These are for general information, and for any health problem one has > to consult doctor.* > > *BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS.* > > Sincerely, > *R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, dated 20-07-2022* > > Q1 What are the symptoms of heart attack? How all get attacked more? > > A1 Signs of heart attack can vary from person to person. However women > and diabetics are the ones who are more likely to experience subtle > symptoms that make it difficult to recognise an attack is taking place. > > General Symptoms: > > Uncomfortable pressure,fullness,*squeezing pain in the centre of chest > that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back.* > > Chest discomfort with light headedness, fainting, sweating,nausea or > shortness of breath. > > Many mistakenly think only crushing chest pain is a symptom of heart > attack and delay seeking medical care > > Heart attack occurs when blood supply to part of the heart muscle is > severely reduced or stopped due to blockage of one or more of the coronary > arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles. The blockage is usually > from the build up of plaque deposits along the artey wall. The plaque tears > or ruptures, triggering the formation of a blood clot that blocks the > artery and leads to an attack. > > Time is muscle. When it comes to heart attacks,longer the wait more the > damage to heart muscle > > > Think about the repercussion. You may have won the best human being award > last year but it will only take a minute to spoil your reputation. > > You can even count numbers or sing your favourite song. Pray or meditate > daily. This has calming effects. > > Exercise daily for 30 minutes Drink a glass of water, when you start > feeling angry. > > Wash your face or take a quick bath. Divert your attention to music. > Change the subject of the discussion. > > If something is really angering you are and you are itching to scream — > bite your tongue. it will hurt but it will also prevent you from saying > things you will regret later. > > Q2. Do Tulsi products have curing effects? > > A2 Yes. Ayurvedic tulsi preparations have significantly reduced the > symptoms of viral hepatitis. > > In diabetics it helps in lowering the blood sugar level. It raises the > human body immunity by increasing the antibody production. > > > *Q3 Is it advisable to eat fish by heart patients?* > > *A3 **NO**. Fish contains neither fibre nor carbohydrate. A recent > article in the New England Journal of Medicine warned that many fish > contain **high levels of Mercury, which may increase risk of a heart > attack* > > > Q4 What is a stroke? How do it happen? > > A4 *A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is > suddenly interrupted* or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, > spilling blood in the spaces surrounding the brain cells > > Without oxygen and important nutrients, the affected brain cells are > either damaged or die within a few minutes. The effects of a stroke may > be very slight or severe,temporary or permanentStroke is possible if > > > Q5 What are the Medicinal properties of specific types of milk? > > A5 Buffalo milk is heavy to digest. It should be consumed by those who > want to get rid of their frequent appetite and those suffering from > insomnia. > > Goat milk is light. It helps those suffering from asthma, fever and > diarrhoea. > > Sheep milk does not taste good but helps reduce the complaints caused by > vata dosha in the body. > > Camel milk reduces flatulence, oedema, ascitis, piles. > > Human milk helps treat eye infections. In the case of infants it is used > as eye-drops. It helps alleviate certain disorders like ascitis. > > Pay attention to hygiene. Avoid fresh milk if you do not have good > digestion. For easy digestion, boil milk and consume hot. 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