Turmeric

    Am inspired to write this blog on some medicinal properties of a plants/natural product we encounter  within our daily day to day living. My very limited two years of training/experience, within this wild  field of Pharmacognosy is the only backbone on trying to throw/shed some light. 
   The short story/explanation.. given by, one of my/our, very learned professors, goes like this..In the olden days in India.. The land of Gurus/Rishis/Acharyas/Sufis..who used/perfected the art of treatment/surgeries..dated back in/to time.. before the advent, of so called.. modern medicines/treatment/diagnostic tools.. The very basic principle/foundation applied/used.. by these simple/humble.. spirits.. was/were/is.. Keen observation/Understanding/Application.. of these logic's.. thus obtained, for the common good, of humanity/civilization. Documented still.. in dried/processed, leaves/metals/slogas(verbal/oral format).. being passed/rolled, over for thousands of generations/yugas..now being  analyzed/studied/patented.. and being coined/processed, under the name of various, instrumentation technologies/researches/branding..once upon a time, which was considered a common property..to be shared and used, for the common good. The most interesting point/observation.. made/brought.. to my attention, was the practical application/use.. of these natural wonders/bullets..based on their, morphological physical features/structures..which mostly/often.. coincided/coincides.. with the shape of the physical organ/system..under repair/consideration/review..and triggered/triggers.. my curious mind, to know more of these wonderful creatures/species..called plant products/produce. 
  Our professor told..that during the olden days..of the.. Rishis/Acharyas/Gurus/Sufis..did not have a stethoscope/modern diagnostic tools, as we do now..to diagnose a symptom/ailment/problem..it was mere, keen observation/feeling of the pulse/touch.. of the individual/patient.. under consideration.. they derived/came to, a conclusion, on the issue at hand..and were/was/is.. spot on, to their predictions, in majority of instances/cases. Their basic philosophy, towards the treatment/approach, of the diseased/ailment.. was/is.. based on, an holistic background/attitude. What it meant/means.. was/is.. the person giving/receiving.. believed/ trusted.. in their wisdom/knowledge to begin with. It starts/proceeds.. with a prayer/ends with a prayer..that is..before, the formulation of a medicinal portion/during/after..
      Turmeric(Curcuma longa), also referred to as the king of medicinal plants/spices..in my words..for the reason being..it is very simple/deceiving in its appearance/texture..found/seen.. not over/ nor deep, under the ground..it looks like a ginger..muddy/simple.. but has over 61 clinical trials, conducted/being reviewed.. in the NIH(National Institute of Health) in US. Its complex property/intrinsic value.. is an eye opener for the seekers. It is bright/orangy yellow.. in colour.. like the sun.. Its dried/semi dried/raw product..was/is.. being used widely for a wide variety of purpose over generations. It's one of the first few products, sought/vital.. to perform a pooja/worship per the Hindu rituals/for a deity. A product/colour is associated with 'good' fortune/luck in Asia.
Andra Pradesh, in India, is the largest producer of this product, in our planet. A patent appeal for this sun was badly bruised. I, look with awe/wonder/excitement/astonishment.. each time, I open the turmeric container.. from our kitchen cabinet..to make a curry. It's attachment, is such that a small spill, on to a cloth is enough for a life time bondage. No curry, that we make, is not being blessed/graced by this ingredient.. else, feel its incomplete..is the power of this divine grace. I have heard/witnessed, to some of its anti-septic(bacterial/fungal/viral)/anti-alzheimer's/anti-cancerous/anti-coagulant/anti-aging/anti- poisoning properties. I wonder, at its potential beaming like a blazing sun in all its glory/might/ majesty..does it not look/smell/feel.. like a bacteria/fungi/virus/brain neuron/body cell/artery/wrinkled folded skin/purifying agent..oh! mighty King of roots..I prostrate/bend.. my small/balding head, to your immense.. hidden treasures/secrets to be revealed/utilized at largE
　
　
　　
　
　
　
　
　
　
　
　　　
　
　
　













　

A fAct..

  In My/oUr small well/earth..to the Universe/cOsmos.. we live/exist.. as an element/atom..I am reminded of the story of Gulliver travels..when he accidentally, got entangled, in the war, of the little people.. for petty/silly reasons. To the current reality of my world, i/we live in.. International conflicts:: Indians vs Pakistanis.. British vs Irish.. North Koreans vs South Koreans.. Ethiopians vs  Eritreans.. Israelites vs Palestinians .. vs vs?? Religious conflicts:: Christians vs Muslims vs Jews vs Hindus vs Sicks vs Buddhists vs..?? for what?/why?? Imagine, the world is compelled/forced/unified.. to follow one/practice one..then will it survive..Shias vs Sunnis.. Catholics vs Protestants.. etc vs etc....??
  I was inspired, to write this blog, based on the cartoon, I happened,to glance through, on the face book..a white dominant/strong adult, pointing a finger.. to a black boy and telling/asking him, to go to Africa//Spanish boy..Spain// American boy by roots.. he is confused?? Imagine they leave/abandon.. Where to??
  The golden rule of the thumb, I learned, in my physics class, reminds me/leads me, to one practical, application in my/our life. When I point, my one finger, to another person..be it my, Family/Friend/Colleague/Neighbour..There are three fingers, pointing to self, and one pointing up..life/situation.. could be.. well analysed/handled..if the Later/fOrmer are reviewed/questioned first.. prior to.. the jUdgement/sitUation unfolding. The wisdom to tackle.. at that juncTure/criTical point.. is the key..to peace/calmness/harmony..
  This is the fAct..in my/our well.. that black mans blood, fits into a brown/yellow/white mans tissue, if needed..then the reality, of the phrase is proved that.. 'Beauty/Ignorance, is only skin deep'

Outage..

The recipe for the Westford,MA power outage on 30/10/11..Temperature(35F)+Snow(17")+Wind gust(40mph)=Power outage..  which inspired me to write this article, on some ouTage/insighT.. brewing within my mind, for the past few days..the fallen/twisted branches on the trees, reminded me of relationships/values of the past and present we live in.
I am reminded,of my grand parents today, October 31st,2011..dedicate this Halloween day,towards their memories ..lOving/unConditional caring/underStanding.. the true legends.. par excellence by any standards.. be it Physical challenges/Mental challenges.. they have proved/shone like a POLE star beyond comprehension/words ..to the current generation,broken/shattered/divided or separated easily.. with some simple words/physical trauma..I could sense their 
pain/helplessness when seeking assistance, be it financial /for medical/
humanitarian assistance...and their thirst to live another day, was 
clearly visible in their eyes, even on their death bed...inspite of all odds of survival..financial/psychological/physical...I am no match to that generation 
of legends....in terms of will/simplicity/determination...to live/tackle head on, any given situation, with a family, of more than fingers in the hands to count..to a recent comment made by my father...it is very difficult, under current circumstances! I was spell bound!! for a moment.. for what?? In an era of modern medical advancements /economics/ease in living??..where fast food ordering for breakfast/lunch/dinner.. is turning out to be the norms of the day..I am reminded, of the taste of black coffee, served with love, still lingering within my taste buds..and reminds me, of the anguish in the eyes, of my 
grandmother..looking for a tint of milk/scrape pinch of sugar, to add 
to the drink, exhausted out by dawn of the day,during one of my surprise, unexpected knock on their door..the taste of simple food, furiously competed amongst us their dearest grand children's, visiting for a vacation still lingers on..unmatched to the plenty/relative abundance of today..Where do I stand today...in my relatively plenty..of house Sq.Ft/food/ health/wealth/entertainment options....hats off.....only to my 
legends again..unmatched soles..applauded/adored/illuminated, beyond any 
comprehension/words..rest left to childhood memories, of the lucky fortunate.
Do we have a  granny/grandpa day.. why not celebrate at 
least..Halloween day, in their memory..and stimulate the depressed
fallen economy/minds..who could endure pain for days.. to my generation in 
all respect..
Blackout in relationship .. Hats off to my legends again..the real fact of life, is to 
understand/know/cherish a person, takes a lifetime in reality..in our modern fast life, like our fast food/instant coffee..expectations to relationship, 
are now bench marked at the same level..ruled by magazine stories/gossips..relationship made/broken, to market oneself/used as a publicity stunt to gain attention.. resulting in disasters in relationship.. values in/within families, now being gauged on wealth/power/influence in society..forgetting the real treasures within grasp.. children/husband/wife/grandparents/relatives/friends/colleagues at work..as one of the sayings goes..the smell of once orchard garden flowers, are taken for granted..
I have set a benchmark to self.. to know a person, at least 10% needs 10 years.. be it parents/husband/wife/children/ friends..do I have the patience/desire/will..??the fact being, even a lifetime is insufficient for the later analysis..The only golden rule of thumb, for better/reliable/strong..IPR/ family relationship.. is..JUST remEmber.. when one points, 1 finger at the other,remember..there are 3 fingers pointing to self and 1 pointed up..analyse the later/former, before making the final verdict/judgement..things will fall into track,as a train needs both tracks to pull/carry, its bogie's ahead successfully..it is the same, for a family/relationship, to bloom to its full potential, then common sense/truth/faith will prevail. As in majority of family relationships, there is never a complete family package,it is to be contended/satisfied.. within the given/acquired/obtained.. relationship/package.
How much is enough..?? is the next question..??a million $$ oh!!! 
Now it is the generation of  billion $$ ?? No stink without sweat/no cooking odour in house, if  kitchen not used..which determines, the basic foundational charactor of an individual/family..which is hyped by perfume/modern marketing gimmicks and many blindly, fall pray to these, in the name of civilisation/modernity..forgetting old is gold too..What to do then?? A blend of pAst+presenT=recIpe for future..so work hard/cook , use deodorants/perfumes, to relate to past and the present,than being just ignorant and unwilling for a change..the fact being..'CHANGE IS A UNIVERSAL CONSTANT'.

analysIs..

In a world which..preaches/practices.. offence is better than defense.. the.. mantra/magic.. bullet..for/of.. existence/survival/security..being.. preached/approved/implemented.. in once daily way of life.. by our  nation/society/home.. flavored/spiced.. to reality by our leadership.. publicized/marketed.. by the media and being ceremoniously..blessed/offered..{patriot missiles/fighter planes/war ships/gi vehicles/guns/swords/soldiers}by our priests for.. success/victory.. in the name of God...have some where, fallen behind in understanding, the Only single prayer, left behind by..Christ/Jesus.. to his followers..  followed/accepted/believed.. by approximately 2.2 billion Christians by.. name/birth.. Recognized/approved.. as a living prophet by over 1.65 billion  Muslims, his name mentioned innumerable times to the prophet himself in the Holy Koran, but fails to..understand/ taste.. the.. reality/flavor.. of this prayer..but cherishes/encourages to remember, the victims name, written/inscribed.. on to..golden/silver.. plates/tiles.. being sacrificed,  in the name of religious.. supremacy/ideology/E--go..for what!? With nations.. marching/fooling/disguising..on self proclaimed logos of God.

The prayer of prayers goes like this..

   “Our Father in heaven,
        hallowed be your name.
        Your kingdom come,
        your will be done,
        On earth as it is in heaven.
        give US this day our daily bread,
        And forgive US our sins,
        as WE forgiven those who sin against US.
        And lead US not into temptation,
        but deliver US from evil”.

My analysis of the prayer.

Objective:
To.. reflect/imbibe.. into and develop within the habit to put it into content/practice not.. mere/shear..empty words. As a child observes/mimics/values often what his family/community has shown/done in reality to beautiful words/gestures of great depths/concern. In simple word 'To walk in once talk'.

Synopsis:
US referred to 5 times in the prayer
US/WE not Me/I.. therefore what is US/WE??
US/WE =  Nation/Community/Family
Now analyse applying.. Newton's laws of motion/ law of reflection of light
Are we as a.. nation/community..prepared/realized/understood.. this dimension!?
What would have been the fate of sinners if brought to justice in front of him,would they be..stoned/roasted/hanged/lethally injected!? when we pray together,'to forgive us as we forgive', what is it,  I/We are praying/asking for!?
What is the God within..me/us if one/we are made in his image/likeness?? Is it a.. punishing/vengeful/grumpy or a  loving/caring/forgiving one??
The one who is..ignorant/unaware!? The one who..realized/aware!? is equally..guilty/liable.. to the.. conscience/consequences..of..love/trust/faith.

Conclusion:
Nothing gained on a drop of blood/with an attitude of torture/strict discipline/force.. lasted/nor.. will last for ever.. civilizations/cultures.. which..adopted/imbibed/prided.. on this logic's  have only.. vanished/faded/fading.. with time..is the..trUth/realIty. May..I/we.. pray with folded hands, for the spirit in.. me/you.. to..guide/lead..me/us.. do just the right..per his..wisdom/light to evolvE.