Sree Subramanya Astakam

Hey Swaminatha Karunakara deena bandho,

Sree Paravatheesa mukha pankaja padma bandho,

Sreesadhi deva gana poojitha pada padma,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 1


Devadhi deva sutha, deva ganadhi nadha,

Devendra vandhya mrudu pankaja manju pada,

Devarshi narada muneendra sugeetha keerthe,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 2



Nithyanna dana nirathakhila roga harin,

Bhagya pradhana paripooritha bhaktha kama,

Sruthyagama pranava vachya nija swaroopa,


Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 3


Krouncha surendra parigandana sakthi soola,

Chapa thi sasthra parimanditha divya panai,

Sree kundaleesa drutha thunda sikheendra vaha,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 4


Devadhi deva radha mandala Madhya methya,

Devendra peeda nagaram druda chapa hastha,

Sooram nihathya sura kotibhiradyamana,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 5


Heeradhi rathna vara yuktha kireeda hara,

Keyura kundala lasath kavachabhirama,

Hey Veera tharaka jayaa amara brunda vandhya,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 6


Panchaksharadhi manu manthritha ganga thoyai,

Panchamruthai praudhithendra mukhair muneendryai,

Pattabhishiktha maghavatha nayasa nadha,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 7


Sree karthikeya karunamrutha poorna drushtya,

Kamadhi roga kalushi krutha drushta chitham,

Sikthwa thu mamava kala nidhi koti kantha,

Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham. 8

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Subrahmanyashtakam punyam yeh padanthi dwijothama,

They sarve mukthimayanthi subrahmanya prasadatha,

Subrahmanyashtakamidham prathar uthaya ya padeth,

Kodi janma krutham papam thath kshanad thasya nasyathi.

Yogurt/Curd Benefits

Yogurt is rich in potassium, calcium, protein and B vitamins, including B12.

Yogurt has strong medicinal properties, including the ability to stimulate the immune system and kill bad "bugs" or bacteria in the human gut

It can help prevent urinary tract infections. Because yogurt is rich in calcium, it can keep your bones strong and prevent osteoporosis.

Yogurt bacteria can relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
Consumption of yogurt or curd has been associated with strengthening of the immune system.

One serving of yogurt per day is said to be beneficial for those suffering from osteoporosis.

Low-fat or skim curd is good for people who are suffering from higher levels of cholesterol.

Even those who are lactose-intolerant can consume yogurt, as bacteria present in it breaks down the lactose before it enters your body.

The bacteria in curd can help digest food and thus, alleviate the problem of stomach infection.

Those suffering from vaginal infection have also been found to have benefited from yogurt.

Studies have suggested that consumption of curd might help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

The active culture of yogurt has been found to be beneficial in case of constipation and colon cancer.

Curd is also said to be helpful in treating inflammatory bowel disease and H. pylori infection.

Yogurt helps you feel fuller and is thus, a very good snack for those trying to lose weight.
Being rich in calcium, curd is good for the health of bones as well as the teeth.
Eating yogurt on a regular basis can help you absorb the nutrients in other foods as well.

Peanuts Benefits

Peanuts are considered the highest source of protein (about 25%) compared to other nuts.

They are also said to have high levels of fats (monounsaturated fats) which are considered heart friendly.

The nuts are rich source of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.

Peanuts are rich in energy and contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.

They are especially, rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleicacids that help to lower LDLor "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL or "good cholesterol". Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids helps to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.

These nuts are good source of dietary protein compose fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and development.

Research studies have shown that peanuts contain high concentrations of poly-phenolic antioxidants, primarily in p-coumaric acid, which is believed to reduce the risk of stomach cancer by reducing the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Peanuts are excellent source of resveratrol, another polyphenol antioxidant, which has been found to have protective function against cancers, heart disease, degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer's disease, and viral/fungal infections.

Studies suggests thatresveratrolreduces stroke risk by alteration of molecular mechanisms in blood vessels (reducing susceptibility to vascular damage through decreased activity of angiotensin, a systemic hormone causing blood vessel constriction that would elevate blood pressure) and by increasing production of the vasodilator hormone, nitric oxide.

Recent research studies suggest that boiling enhances antioxidant concentration in the peanuts. It has been found that boiled peanuts have two and four fold increase in isoflavone antioxidants biochanin Aand genisteincontent, respectively. (Journal of agricultural and food chemistry).

The nuts are an excellent source of vitamin E (a-tocopherol); containing about 8 g per100 g. vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant which helps maintain the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting from harmful oxygen free radicals.

The nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, andfolates. 100 g of peanuts provide about 85% of RDI of niacin, which contribute to brain health and blood flow to brain.

The nuts are rich source of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.

Consuming about a handful daily will provide you with the following peanuts benefits.
Resveratrol: Is an antioxidant containing anti-aging effects and also known to help protect against heart disease. The ingredient is believed to protect against cancer, brain and heart damage, and help reverse conditions such as obesity and diabetes.

Niacin: Also referred to as Vitamin B3, niacin helps improve functions of the brain and blood circulation. In addition, niacin is among vitamins that help convert food into energy. Niacin helps in synthesizing starch to be stored in liver and body muscles and used as a source of energy. Other functions of niacin include: supporting genetic processes, used in fat metabolism, and insulin activity regulation.

Antioxidants: Peanuts benefits compared to most nuts and fruits are known to contain high amounts of antioxidants. According to University of Florida, roasted peanuts are known to increase levels of antioxidants up to 22%. Antioxidants play essential roles in the body such as eliminating heavy metals and free radicals as well. In return, this helps protect against cancer and heart disease.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): This element is necessary for basic functions of the cells. However, levels of CoQ10 are said to decrease with age and are known to be low in people with conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, HIV/AIDS, and muscular dystrophies. Also, some medications can also lower levels of CoQ10.

Carrot Benefits

Carrots are the richest vegetable source of vitamin A and carotenes.

Carrot nutrition is exceptionally high in carotene.

Carotenes protects the cells from free radical damage and provides a source of vitamin A.

Carotene also plays a part in the health of the immune and reproductive systems.

Carrots are also a good source of niacin (vitamin B3) which can help to lowercholesterol levels and also helps to stabilise the blood sugar. B3 also helps the body to process fats.

Carrots also provide a good source of potassium which plays a part in nerve and muscle function and maintains the bodies' acid balance.Potassium also helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.

Carotenes are converted in to vitamin A in the liver.

Beta-carotene is the major carotene that is present in these roots.

Beta carotene is one of the powerful natural anti-oxidant helps protect body from harmful fee radical injury.

In addition, it also has all the functions of vitamin A such as vision, reproduction (sperm production), maintenance of epithelial integrity, growth and development.

Prevent Cancer
Many studies shown that eating carrots may help lower the risk of breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. Recently, researchers have isolated a compound called falcarinol in carrots that may be largely responsible for anti-cancer benefits. Falcarinol is a natural pesticide found in carrots that protects roots from fungal diseases. In daily diet, carrots are almost the only source of these compounds. A study conducted on mice found that they were fed with either raw carrots or falcarinol have one-third lower risk of developing colon cancer than mice not fed by them.

Improve Vision
The retina of the eye needs vitamin A to function, lack of vitamin A causes night blindness. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a substance which converted into vitamin A in the liver. In the retina, vitamin A is transformed into rhodopsin, a purple pigment that necessary for night vision. In addition, beta-carotene help protect against macular degeneration and the development of senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat most Beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of macular degeneration than those who consumed little.

Prevent heart disease
Studies shown that a diet high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Also, it is believed that regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber in carrots can help lower blood cholesterol levels by binding with and removing bile acids, cholesterol triggers would be pulled out from the bloodstream to make more bile acids.
Reduce the risk of stroke
According to research from Harvard University, people who ate more than six carrots a week are much less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or more.

Nourish Skin
Carrot has a strong cleansing properties that are effective in detoxifying the liver, so that the overall effective for acne that is caused by toxins from the blood. Carrot is also useful for treating uneven skin tones because of pigmentation. The vitamin A and other nutrients contain in carrot efficiently nourish the skin, prevent dry skin and other skin blemishes.

Anti-aging
Carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, which serves as an antioxidant that helps the body to fight the cell damage done to the body with dirt in the bloodstream and even oxygen. It also help slows down the aging of cells and various negative effect associated with aging.

Dental Health
Carrots can even help clean your teeth, and is the best way to keep your mouth clean after meals. They act as natural abrasives, help in eliminate the sticky dirt from the teeth and stimulate gums. They also trigger a lot of saliva, which helps to scrub away stains on your teeth. Minerals in carrots helps to kill germs in the mouth and prevent tooth damage.

Coconut Benefits

Coconut
Helps Prevent Obesity by speeding up metabolism, providing an immediate source of energy with fewer calories than other fats.

People who consistently use coconut products, report a stronger ability to go without eating for several hours with no affects of hypoglycemia.

Improves Heart Health by providing healthy short chain and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are essential to good health.

Unlike other fats, the unique properties of coconut also contain a large amount of lauric acid, which is the predominant fatty acid found in mother's milk.

High in Dietary Fiber rivaling other fiber sources such as psyllium, wheat bran, oat bran, and rice bran. Coconut supplies an impressive 61% dietary fiber!

Low Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast available carbohydrates in food raise blood sugar levels. Coconut fiber slows down the release of glucose, therefore requiring less insulin to utilize the glucose and transport it into the cell where it is converted into energy

Coconut also assists in relieving stress on the pancreas and enzyme systems of the body, in turn, reducing the risks associated with Diabetes.

Coconut Nectar and Crystals have a very low GI of only 35 (compared to honey with a GI of 55-83, and sugar with a GI of 65-100.)

Reduces Sweet Cravings and improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

The healthy fat in coconut slowsdown any rise in blood sugar and helps to reduce hypoglycemic cravings.

Improves Digestion and many of the symptoms and inflammatory conditions associatedwith digestive and bowel disorders,by supporting absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids while also providing beneficial dietary fiber.

Quick Energy Boost that provides a super nutritious source of extra energy.
Coconut is utilized by the body to actually produce energy, rather than to store it as body fat.

It supports improved endurance during physical and athletic performance. As well, it promotes healthy thyroid function and helps to relieve the symptoms of chronic fatigue.

Coconut contains No Trans-Fats, is Gluten-Free, Non-Toxic, Hypoallergenic, and also contains Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal, and Anti-parasitic healing properties.

Coconut helps to aid and support overall Immune System functions.



Benifits of coconut


Kill viruses (such as the flu).Kill bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
Kill fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

Provide a nutritional source of quick energy.

Boost energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

Improve digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Improve insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

Relieve stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

Reduce symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

Help relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

Reduce problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

Improve calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

Help protect against osteoporosis.

Help relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

Relieve symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

Improve digestion and bowel function.

Relieve pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

Reduce inflammation.

Support tissue healing and repair.
Support and aid immune system function.

Help protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

Improve cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

Help prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Function as a protective antioxidant.

Help to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

Improve utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

Help relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Relieve symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

Reduce epileptic seizures.

Help protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

Dissolve kidney stones.

Help prevent liver disease.

Support thyroid function.

Promote loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

Help prevent obesity and overweight problems.

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

Reduce symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Support the natural chemical balance of the skin.

Soften skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

Prevent wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

Promote healthy looking hair and complexion.

Healthy Food habits

The Discovery of America

The Discovery of America Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was a Genovese sailor who was very familiar with the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic coastal routes. By this time, it was known that the Earth was round, and Columbus was sure that if he sailed west he would come to India.
In 1492, the Catholic Kings took Granada, the last Muslim kingdom in Spain. Thus, the Reconquista came to an end and support was finally given to Columbus, who had been asking for help for many years.
The kings wished to continue with their crusade by converting the infidels (as they called all non-Christians) living on the other side of the ocean. They also wanted riches, especially gold.
The voyages of exploration and conquest blended the urgency to convert the infidels to Christianity with the spirit of adventure and the desire to obtain wealth. Some traders organized these voyages in order to make money.
On August 3, 1492, Columbus' ships, the Nina, Pinta and Santa María set sail from the port of Palos. On October 12, they arrived at an island in the Bahamas. Columbus named the island San Salvador. On this voyage, he also reached Cuba and the island of Haiti, which he named La Española.
Columbus on his return from America. Juan Cordero, XIX century.
Upon his return, Columbus amazed the Court of the Catholic Kings with the wonderful objects, animals and people he had brought from the other side of the ocean, together with tales of fabulous wealth. The monarchs decided to finance a second voyage to the Indies, as the Europeans called America. This time, Columbus took fifteen ships and more than one thousand men, all anxious to make their fortune.
Consequences of the Voyage of Columbus
Columbus believed that he had reached Asia. He never even suspected that he had been responsible for the encounter of two worlds: the old world (Europe, Africa and Asia), and the new world, which would later be called America. From this moment on, two areas of the world that had been separated for thousands of years would come together. Different societies and mutual influences would blend together to change both ways of life.
This encounter was terrible for the inhabitants of the New World. The Europeans took control of the land and forced the indigenous people to work in the mines; they imposed a religion and a new way of life upon them.
Source: SEP, Department of Education.