Here are some quotes on Chess. I had collected these from different sources and jotted down many years ago. I am sure you too may like these gems.
1. “Most chess players hate to lose, considering a loss as a disgrace. This is a wrong attitude. Those who wish to improve their game should look on their defeats as lessons. You may have to lose hundreds of games before emerging as a master.” [-Capablanca]
2. The early success of young and the excessive enthusiastic estimates of adults only hamper the further development of young talent.
3. Man is the master of his talents which can fully blossom only when one is a self critical, self disciplined and indefatigable worker.
4. In chess you can find a way of self realization.
5. To study theory and practice everyday is to create a base for one’s intuition to help one in hard tournament trials and to correctly evaluate one’s chance in the most complex positions.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
How to observe eclipse?
Following is the gist of Do’s and Donts during an eclipse (extracts from classical text Dharmasindhu)
1. The period of eclipse is considered as Punyakaala (auspicious period).
2. The period of eclipse is divided into three: Sparsha (Beginning), Madhya (Middle) and Moksha (end)
3. Bath (preferably in cold water) both before Sparsha and after Moksha. During eclipse do Japa and Pooje. At the end donate liberally.
4. Not to sleep during eclipse. (If slept, sickness will embrace)
5. Not to answer nature’s call. ( Shitting will make one a worm in the next Janma and urinating will bring poverty)
6. Sex to be avoided 3 days before and 3 days after the eclipse.
7. Stop taking food 12 hours before a Solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse. Concessions are made to children, sick , old people and pregnant women. They can take food upto 2 hours 24 mins before the eclipse starts. Eating during eclipse is a strict NO. (Else, Naraka or hell is assured!).
8. Food prepared before the eclipse should not be used after the eclipse.
9. Milk, Butter milk, Ghee, items made of ghee and pickle are exempted from rule 8 provided they are covered by Dharbe or Tulsi or Garike
1. The period of eclipse is considered as Punyakaala (auspicious period).
2. The period of eclipse is divided into three: Sparsha (Beginning), Madhya (Middle) and Moksha (end)
3. Bath (preferably in cold water) both before Sparsha and after Moksha. During eclipse do Japa and Pooje. At the end donate liberally.
4. Not to sleep during eclipse. (If slept, sickness will embrace)
5. Not to answer nature’s call. ( Shitting will make one a worm in the next Janma and urinating will bring poverty)
6. Sex to be avoided 3 days before and 3 days after the eclipse.
7. Stop taking food 12 hours before a Solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse. Concessions are made to children, sick , old people and pregnant women. They can take food upto 2 hours 24 mins before the eclipse starts. Eating during eclipse is a strict NO. (Else, Naraka or hell is assured!).
8. Food prepared before the eclipse should not be used after the eclipse.
9. Milk, Butter milk, Ghee, items made of ghee and pickle are exempted from rule 8 provided they are covered by Dharbe or Tulsi or Garike
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