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T O D A YN E W S L E T T E R

April 2015Volume 1 Issue 3www.vedaanta.com

Playing the team

game with your spouse

Diy Home Makeovers

This Summer!

Treatment of Guests

According to Scriptures

MAINTENANCE & WELFARE OF PARENTS

& SENIOR CITIZENS,

MAINTENANCE & WELFARE OF PARENTS

& SENIOR CITIZENS,

ACT- 2007.ACT- 2007.

Vedaanta Features

Services Offered

Modern common dining & kitchen

24x 7 paramedical facilities

24x7 in-house ambulance

24x7 emergency & security services

Housekeeping & Maintenance

Events & Entertainment

Wealth management services

Specially designed geriatric gym

Yoga & Meditation hall

Ayurvedic massage & spa

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From Vedaanta’s Desk

Dear Reader,

Gree�ngs from Vedaanta Senior Living!

Vedaanta Senior Living wishes you and your loved ones a very

Happy and Prosperous Tamil New Year 2015. May this new year bring to you all joy, prosperity, good health and cheers. On this auspicious day, Vedaanta Senior Living steps down south into Coimbatore, Kumbakonam and Chennai with its exclusive re�rement resorts and holiday homes.

We believe that re�rement is a journey and not a des�na�on. We believe that there is life a�er re�rement, a be�er one than your 9 to 5 schedule. We believe that you will enjoy your childhood again in your silver years a�er all those years of striving to be mature. We believe in making your re�rement wonderful. We believe that you don't re�re from something, but have something to re�re to. We believe in giving you endlessly blissful re�rement with our cosmopolitan re�re apartments in Bangalore, exo�c re�rement resorts in Kumbakonam, luxury re�re villas in Coimbatore and an urban re�re apartment at Chennai.

We take this moment to thank you for all your support, love and patronage. Looking forward to serve you more in the future.

With Gree�ngs & Care,

P.B. AnandapadmanabhanChairman

Ashwin Kumar IyerCEO

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INDEX Vedaanta Seniorz Today

A p r i l - 2 0 1 5

Jokes & Su-doku.............................11

Home Decor...................................12

Feature......................................14&15

Fitness..............................................17

Food Lust..... ....................................20

Cinema Scope..................................22

Events & Books................................23

Travel...............................................24

Horscope..................................26&27

INDEXMAINTENANCE & WELFARE OF PARENTS

& SENIOR CITIZENS,

ACT- 2007.

Playing the team

game with your spouse

Treatment of Guests

According to Scriptures

Living with a Healthy Liver


Living with a Healthy Liver

Liver is the powerhouse of the human

body. The silent tireless worker of our

body who seldom complains;but when

it complains, that means it has hit the

end of the road.

The liver measures about 1.5 kg and sits

on the right side of upper part of our

belly. It performs more than 500

extremely complex functions that

i nc lude d iges t ion o f p ro te ins ,

detoxification of medicines and poisons

consumed, it is the largest factory of

different proteins that the body needs

for various functions including clotting

of blood, it makes several hormones and

vitamins. Unlike the heart whose

functions can be temporarily replaced

by an artificial pump and the kidney can

be substituted by a dialysis machine,

“Until recently there was no effective cure

for this virus making it even more dangerous

than HIV. However, a few recent discoveries offer hope.”

there is no machine made yet that can

even temporarily replace the liver.

thThe world liver day on 19 April is

symbolic of our commitment to liver

health through a better understanding of

liver disease and employment of

preventive healthcare strategies.

“Most forms of liver disease are therefore similar to 'Silent Killers'. They don't give warning signs.”

Common forms of liver disease in our

country include:

1. Hepatitis B:

§ Affects about 4-5% of our total

population.

§ One out of 5 patients with Hepatitis B

develop either liver cirrhosis or liver

cancer.

§ This virus spreads through blood and

blood products. Sharing infected

needles, razors etc should be avoided

§ Highly effective vaccination is

available for children and adults

§ If detected early, the virus is

completely curable, patients with

cirrhosis and liver cancer can undergo

liver surgery or transplantation.

“Please check your Australia Antigen

(HBsAg) status today and immunize

yourself if you are negative for life long

protection against hepatitis B.”

2. Hepatitis C:

§ Affects about 2.5% of total Indian

population. § Similar risk of liver cirrhosis and

cancer as Hepatitis B.§ Spread similar to Hepatitis B although

at a lesser rate.§ No effective vaccine or treatment.

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3. Alcoholism:

§ Affects about 2-3% of our society§ Disease as old as mankind.§ The liver dies a slow but definite death

with every glass consumed. § There is NOTHING like a 'good/safe

drinking habit'.

“If alcohol is getting the better of you,

please talk to your liver doctor on how to

reduce the potential for harm. Never

drink alone, never on an empty stomach,

never drink without long gaps in time

between to allow the liver to repair

itself.”

4. Fatty Livers:

§ A minor degree of fat storage in the

liver is not rare and is found in healthy

individuals. § The fatty liver can also signify an

underlying serious form of early liver

disease such as hepatitis B, C etc. § However, it assumes significance in the

context of its being secondary to over-

nutrition and obesity. The condition is

called 'Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

Disease' (NAFLD). § This fat when inflamed leads to the

condition called 'Non-Alcoholic Steato-

Hepatitis' (NASH) that leads to cirrhosis

a n d m a y n e c e s s i t a t e l i v e r

transplantation. The rising epidemic of

obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and

poor life-style has made this liver

condition even more common than any

other form of liver disease.

The fatty liver disease is essentially

curable via change to a healthier life

style, better control of diabetes and

cholesterol levels, regular exercises 'and

without any medicines'.

5. Liver Trivia:

§ Liver disease start silently and progress

dangerously, making prevention the key

to freedom from liver disease.§ Jaundice, swollen legs and belly,

vomiting of blood, significant weight

loss and cachexia are the non-specific

ways in which liver diseases present. Do

not ignore them.§ Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Alcoholism

and fatty livers comprise more than 10%

of our total population and no other

single organ in the body has a disease rate

more than the liver. However, the

majority of these diseases can be

prevented and treated if one is aware and

acts responsibly. § The liver is the only organ in the body

that has the unique property of

'regeneration'. This allows living donor

liver transplantation without any loss to

the donor. The donated liver regenerates

within about 2 months in both, the donor

and recipients. This is a safe procedure

with high success rate and saves many

lives.§ Even children get liver disease. Some

are even born with it. Liver disease in

children can be treated and even children

undergo l iver t ransplantat ion i f

necessary.§ Liver cancer is best treated with liver

transplantation. This should be done at

any early stage for maximum benefit

T h e C e n t re f o r L i v e r D i s e a s e

&Transplantation, is a comprehensive

disease management program at Apollo

Hospitals under the leadership of Dr

Anand K Khakhar and colleagues. The

program offers 360degree care to all

forms of liver disease at various stages of

the process. It also is the only program

tha t o f f e r s the en t i re range o f

transplantation services including

cadaveric organ transplantation, living

donor liver transplantation, pancreas

t r a n s p l a n t a t i o n , i n t e s t i n a l

transplantation and multi-visceral

transplantation. These services are

available for patients of all ages'

pediatrics to geriatrics alike.


MAINTENANCE & WELFARE OF

PARENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS,

MAINTENANCE & WELFARE OF

PARENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS,

ACT- 2007.ACT- 2007.

Most of the parents who are senior citizens, today, are

well off, but there is a section of the society where the

parents cannot maintain themselves. Support of children,

be it a daughter or son, is highly required. Maintenance of

Parents and Senior citizen is the responsibility of every

person. In India, the uncared senior citizens including

parents who are unable to maintain themselves from their

own resources or are abandoned by their children, can get

the relief under “The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents

and Senior Citizens Act”. Under this Act, children and

property heirs must take care of the maintenance of their

parents/senior citizens. The purpose of enacting this Act

was to fulfill the gaps in Section 125 of the Code of

Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the personal laws, including

the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has limited

provision for maintenance of parents only and is silent on

welfare measures. Whereas the Maintenance and Welfare

of Parents and Senior citizen Act 2007, has provisions for

maintenance and also looks after the welfare of parents and

senior citizens. It is a comprehensive Act. It has a broader

scope and is not limited to the sphere of parent-child

relationship only. The Act holds the State responsible for

the implementation of welfare measures for senior citizen.

Under the Act “Senior Citizen” means any citizen of India

of 60 years and above whether living in India or abroad.

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“Parent” is the father or mother even if not of 60 years yet.

“Children” are adult son, daughter, grandson and

granddaughter. “Relatives” are those who are either in

possession of the property of the senior citizen or would

inherit it.

Parents, even below the age of 60 years, and grandparents

who are unable to maintain themselves from their own

income can demand maintenance from their children and

Childless Senior Citizens who are unable to maintain

themselves from their own income can demand

maintenance from their relatives who are in possession of

or are likely to inherit their property.

Senior citizens who are unable to maintain themselves shall

have the right to apply to a maintenance tribunal seeking a

monthly allowance from their children or heirs.

Maintenance includes provision for food, clothing,

residence, medical attendance and treatment. Maximum

amount which may be ordered for maintenance of a senior

citizen by the Tribunal shall be as prescribed by the State

Government which shall not exceed Rs. 10,000/- per

month.

The application for maintenance may be made by the senior

citizen or parent to the Maintenance Tribunal in layperson's

language giving names, full details and addresses of the

persons from whom they are demanding maintenance. If

there is more than one child or relative, they may claim

maintenance from one or all of them depending on their

means of income.

If such applicants are not capable of making an application

personally, any other person or registered voluntary

organization authorized by him/her can make the

application or the

Tribunal can take

suomotu cognizance

and proceed.

The proceedings

under the provision

of the Act may be

taken against any

children or relative

in any district, where

the senior citizen or

parent resides or last

resided and where

children or relative

resides.

On receiving the

a p p l i c a t i o n , t h e

Tr i b u n a l i s s u e s

n o t i c e s t o t h e

children, conducts

hearings, takes evidence and orders maintenance. The

Tribunal may also refer the case for reconciliation or pass

interim orders for maintenance.

When a maintenance order is made under this Act, the

children or relative who is required to pay must deposit the

entire amount in such manner as the Tribunal orders, within

30 days from the date of announcing the order by the

Tribunal. Where any Tribunal makes an order for

maintenance under this Act, such Tribunal may also direct

in addition to the amount of maintenance, simple interest to

be paid at the rate which cannot be less than 5% and not

more than 18% from the date of making the application.

If the children or relatives fail to pay the maintenance that is

ordered, without sufficient reason for 3 months after its due

date, the senior citizen can approach the Tribunal again

who may impose a fine or order imprisonment of either 3

months or fine upto Rs.5,000/- or both.

The tribunal may alter the allowance for maintenance on

proof of misrepresentation or mistake of fact or a change in


”We should always keep in mind that who took care

of us in our youth and helped us to grow,

we owe them a better tomorrow”

proof of misrepresentation or mistake of fact or a change in

the circumstance of the senior citizen or parent receiving

the monthly payment.

The Act also provides to declare the transfer of property by

a parent/senior citizen to their children/relative be void in

certain circumstances. Under Section 23(1) of the Act the

senior citizen who has transferred by way of gift or

otherwise, his property, subject to the condition that the

children/relative shall provide the basic amenities and

basic physical needs to the senior citizen and such

children/relative refuses or fails to provide such amenities

and physical needs, the said transfer of property shall be

deemed to have been made by fraud or coercion or under

undue influence and shall at the option of the senior citizen

be declared void by “the Tribunal”.

Further, “Abandoning” a Senior Citizen is an offence under

the Act. Section 24 of the Act provides that whoever,

having the care or protection of senior citizen leaves, such

senior citizen in any place with the intention of wholly

abandoning such senior citizen, shall be punishable with

imprisonment of either description for a term which may

extend to 3 months or fine which may extend to Rs.5,000/-

or with both.

Any senior citizen or a parent, who gets aggrieved by the

order of the Tribunal can prefer an appeal at the Appellate

Tribunal within 60 days from the date of the order.

The State Government shall designate the District Social

Welfare Officer or an officer not below the rank of a District

Social Welfare Officer, by whatever name called as

Maintenance Officer, to represent a parent or senior citizen.

As welfare measure for Senior Citizens the Act provides for

the state government to establish and maintain at least one

old age home per district with a minimum capacity of 150

senior citizens per

home. The state government shall also prescribe a scheme

for the management of such homes. The scheme shall

specify standards and services to be provided including

those required for medical care and entertainment of

residents of these old age homes

The Act also provides for the state government to introduce

following Medical Care to Senior Citizens, like,(i)

providing beds for all senior citizens as far as possible in the

Government hospitals or hospitals funded fully or partially

by the Government;(ii) arranging for separate queues to

senior citizens;(iii) facility for treatment of chronic,

terminal and degenerative diseases is expanded for senior

citizens;(iv) research activities for chronic elderly diseases

and ageing is expanded;(v) earmarking facilities for

geriatric patients in every district hospital duly headed by a

medical officer with experience in geriatric care.

By enforcing the Maintenance and Welfare of parents

and citizens Act, the Government has taken a small

step towards safeguarding the elders of our society. As

a nation, it is every citizen's duty to ensure that Senior

Citizens live a happy, healthy and secure life.

With 18 years of expertise in

the field of Law, Sujatha holds

a M a s t e r ' s D e g re e i n

C o n t r a c t s i n c l u d i n g

Mercantile Law. Sujatha's

experience comes handy in

addressing customer's legal

q u e r i e s , d r a f t i n g a l l

agreements for the company's

on-going and upcoming

projects . Sujatha is the

General Manager- HR, Legal

& Compliance at Vedaanta Senior Living.

A.R. SujathaGeneral Manager - Legal

Hr & Compliance


the team game with your spouse

I was in Kolkata, few years back on a

routine visit to a prospect who was to be

introduced by our branch manager. My

manager had met the aged couple number

of times. Their children are married and

settled and are not dependant on them for

their livelihood. The couple , I was briefed

by my Manager, were fairly respectable in

the society , who would offer the basic

courtesy , ask lots of questions and jot

down the answers.

So here I was, to meet someone about

whom I had heard a lot. My manager , was

more than willing to open up our

conversation and leave the rest to me ,

upon reaching their home.

After the basic introduction, possibly , the

couple felt at ease and opened up the

conversat ion and l ivened up the

proceedings. Possibly , my knowledge of

few eastern and south Indian languages

helped, besides my experiences in large

positions and different cities , countries.

After some time, I asked them, whether

they were comfortable , post retirement

and if they would term their management

background to be the reasons behind the

finesse. The answer was more than an yes

but could be jotted down in the following

manner, which has turned to be sagely

advice for me and my members.

It turned out that they did the following:

1.Discussed financial goals at regular

intervals- It turned out that from the age

of 60, post the Sunday breakfast, the

couple used to interact on where they

stood as at the previous month, in terms of

asset , liability, income , expenditure.

2. Share money responsibilities – Since

retirement, the couple had decided that

collection of money was the role of one

while the payment of money was the

o t h e r s . T h e y a l t e r n a t e d t h e i r

responsibility each month so that both

could get a sneak preview as to their

affairs with money. 3. Understand the money flow- Point no

2 , mentioned above, helped them to

delineate the standings clearly and each

could offer a support role to the other.

They were democratic and willing to

listen to the other.

4. Know your existing savings &

investments – The sav ings and

investments made by them were listed on

a sheet and then compared with respect to

the market movements over a quarter.

5.Audit your documents regularly - The investments were listed and kep t i n a ' f o lde r ' spec i a l l y maintained for this purpose. The statements received were neatly filed in a 'Box file'. While one used to read out the contents , the other used to take a pencil and offer a tick against the serial number in the list. 6. Know where all the documents are kept – After ascertaining the facts

and figures out of the points mentioned

Finance


above, now they resorted to a more

important task of identifying if any

interest / dividends were not realized

from their bank or not received at all.

Then they got down to writing letters to

the registrars , transfer agents, companies

concerned to escalate the issue. Each of

them knew where the banking, financial

and legal documents were kept. Even if

there was a pitched darkness they could

lay their hands on it as the files and

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Some air traffic control conversations for you to L.O.L:

1. It was a really nice day, right about dusk, and a Piper Malibu was being

vectored into a long line of airliners in order to land at Kansas City.

KC Approach: "Malibu three-two Charlie, you're following a 727, one

o'clock and three miles."

Three-two Charlie: "We've got him. We'll follow him."

KC Approach: "Delta 105, your traffic to follow is a Malibu, eleven

o'clock and three miles. Do you have that traffic?"

Delta 105 (in a thick southern drawl, after a long pause): "Well...I've

got something down there. Can't quite tell if it's a Malibu or a

Chevelle.”

2. The controller working a busy pattern told the 727 on downwind to

make a three-sixty--do a complete circle, a move normally used to

provide spacing between aircraft.

The pilot of the 727 complained, "Don't you know it costs us two

thousand dollars to make even a one-eighty in this airplane?"

Without missing a beat the controller replied, "Roger, give me four

thousand dollars' worth."

4. Tower: "Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles!"

Delta 351: "Give us another hint! We have digital watches!”

5. "Height and position?”Tower:

Pilot: "I am 1,80 m and I'm sitting

Tower: "Have you got enough fuel or not?"

"Yes."Pilot:

"Yes what??"Tower:

"Yes, SIR!”Pilot:

Control: "You're unreadable, say again."

"I've turned off the engine, is that better?"Motor-glider:

(looong pause)Control:

“Approach, how far from the airport are we in minutes?”

“N923, the faster you go, the quicker you'll get here.

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documents were kept back in their

destined location.7. Disclose all important and material

facts – Facts, which are important , are

noted and kept in a minutes book. Mind

you, these facts were getting updated

every day.

This note highlights the importance of

communicating and that too fairly well

with your spouse. The objective is to

ensure that your hard earned income and

wealth is protected and does not pass over

to improper / incompetent hands. My

statements hereunder is based on a live

interaction with an aged couple who

doled out the secrets after a visit to their

home.

The writer, Dr. L. Ravindran, Ph.D is the Founder MD & CEO o f Weal thmax Enterpr i ses Management Private Limited. He can reached on mobile: +91-98453-94608


DIY HOME MAKEOVERSTHIS !!SSuu mmmm rreeDIY

Being creative and trying hands-on is the best way to beat boredom for housewives and retirees. And, our home is the best place for us to explore possibilities for a makeover- at minimal or no cost, yet adding beauty to the existing one. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home décor allows you to customize your home, a part of your home, or even a wall that will transform the space to a new look on a budget that is friendly to your pockets.

It is always a pleasure when someone asks you where you got an item in your home from, the one that you recreated from your creativity. Be it a small change or a complete makeover, a beginner or an expert at work, getting hands on is the most easiest way to freshen up a space and give it a new look. Small changes from re-painting the furniture, adding fringes to your old cushions, adding a double curtain, or giving a new life to your rugs, or adding a curve with mirrors to your living space, a makeover is definitely worth the change. makeover is definitely worth the change.

Bored of ordinary vases? Deck up your living room vase in the hues of your room with this easy method. Pour a small amount of glass paint of your choice into the bottom of your glass vase. Keep tilting the vase in different directions to roll the paint inside to create a wave of colour. Leave the original vase clear to get a new look.

A few DIY makeovers for you to try:

Pocket the remote:

Our days never end without hunting for either the TV, AC, DVD or home theatre remote. And the place we lose it the most is our beds or sofas. Our sofas and beds come loaded with cushions, bolsters or pillows which can be made into remote pockets. Cut an old denim's pocket, or any fabric in the shape of a pocket and stitch that on the cushion to place your remote.

Calendar images become wall art

Old calendars with themed images can make a beautiful piece of tiled frames that can go on a wall, making a lovely wall art.

DIY Veggie prints

Any fabric can be given a facelift with vegetable stamps. Cut pieces of vegetables like onion, ladies fingers, and dip them in fabric paint and stamp them on fabric to create different abstract patterns of your choice.

Turn your vase into a paint swirled vase - Sona Ramani

Home Decor


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Kumbakonam: An ultimate retirement destination“�“ØÃöBkV�Ö_éV>�T¼¦V�!�ØÃòºïVBD�Ö_éV>�«Ä¼\V�!! ” “

Well ,this Tamil saying quite well

reflects the significance that elders hold in

the fabric of Indian society. The elderly

are a precious asset for any country. In

several cultures, older people are

accorded an elevated status and respect.

Older people often constitute the social

glue that holds communities together.

With their rich experience and wisdom,

their value addition to home and nation is

immense. Their contribution for

sustenance and progress of the family,

society and nation cannot be overlooked.

Any society or civilization is judged by

the treatment it metes out to its elderly.

While advancement in science and

technology has prolonged life and

increased comforts, the changes it has

brought about on the socio-cultural front

has robbed elders of their status and self-

confidence, and they are not being able to

actively function in the social framework.

Many of the problems that confront aged

people are the fall out of changing

priorities, policies and social practices.

These problems in turn impact their

quality of life and health condition. As age

increases, physiological functions start

deteriorating, and this in turn impacts

one's psychological well being as well.

They tend to feel more dependent and

insecure, and this is when physiological

weaknesses often get transformed into

more serious health problems.

With the disintegration of joint family

system, elderly people are increasingly

turning to external support mechanisms

like senior care homes rather than within

the family.

With an increasingly mobile and

relatively affluent senior population in

India, people have started taking active

interest in planning their retirement.

Many people in the senior age group are

buying retirement homes in desirable

locations, and sometimes even as an

investment option. In this scenario, what

could be the guiding factors in zeroing in

on the right option?


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*(Meaning, a home without elders and rasam( tangy lentil soup ) without asafoetida ( hing) is tasteless .)


v First and foremost is a good location,

w i t h p l e a s a n t e n v i r o n m e n t a n d

favourable climatic conditions.

v Location that is in proximity to the city

where immediate kith and kin live, with

connectivity.

v Good infrastructure and medical

facilities and a place with significant

senior population group so that the

service readiness is ensured.

v�Safe and free from civil disturbances.

v Not over-crowded, a peaceful place

suited for blissful retirement.

v�Interesting local activities and places

to visit and explore in the vicinity at

leisure.

Why Kumbakonam should be your

retirement destination?

Located 40 kms from Thanjavur, 96 kms

from Trichy and 273 kms from Chennai,

Kumbakonam is nestled between two

rivers Cauvery and Arasalar. It is well

connected by rails, road and nearest

airport is Nagapattinam. It has a good

stretch of road network and social

infrastructure. It bustles with economic

activity, at the same time having a

significant 40% of non-urban area and is

predominantly residential area. Being a

delta area, agricultural activity thrives

with extensive lush green paddy fields.

The climate of Kumbakonam is cooler

than Chennai ranging between minimum

of 20° C to maximum of 40° C.

The story behind the name :

Legend has it that Brahma created a

Kumbha (sacred pot) to hold the divine

nector (Amirtham), which got displaced

during Pralaya, and ultimately came to

rest in this place. The Amirtha got mixed

with the sand to form a Lingam which

came to be Kumbeshwarar. Known as the

“Temple Town”, Kumbakonam has more

than 188 temples and several mutts.

Mahamaham festival is held once in 12

years at Kumbakonam. Pilgrimage and

tourism keep this town active and vibrant.

The vedic heritage has been preserved in

a l l i t s s a n c t i t y , w i t h s e v e r a l

v e d a p a t a s h a l a s

abounding. It has a rich

tradition of education,

and is known as the

“Cambridge of South

India”, home to many

stalwarts including the

mathematical prodigy

Ramanujam.

Wi th i t s r i ch cu l tu ra l he r i t age ,

Kumbakonam is the house of arts and

crafts, known for its brass utensils, pooja

articles, kuthuvilakku and sculptures. It

is also famous for betel leaves and betel

nuts.

Nostalgia often kindles the desire to recall

fond memories and go back to those

pleasant times spent during childhood,

yearning to relive those carefree moments

and catch up with those moments lost in

the race to earn. For those South Indians

rooted to tradition, the day begins with the

aroma of filter coffee. Which best place to

b e g i n s e c o n d i n n i n g s t h a n t h e

invigorating Kumbakonam, the house of

Degree Coffee ?

To sum up, Kumbakonam beckons with

its tradition, rich cultural heritage and

most of all temple attraction.

The author hails from

the cultural womb of

t h e t e m p l e t o w n

embodied with the

fragrance of its rich

heritage. “Wings of

growth may carry one

far and wide around the world, but the

ultimate abode for rest is always the

peaceful nest”, sounds the sentiment of

the author.

Smt.Sujatha Sathia Murthy

Vedaanta Seniorz Today Vol.1 Issue 3 April 2015 16 www.vedaanta.com

Malayalam New Year, Vishu, marks the beginning of the

zodiac calendar in Kerala. The most important segments of

Vishu are the Vishu Kani and the Vishu Sadya (feast). The day

dawns in the face of Vishu Kani, a platter arranged with

auspicious things such as gold, danya (grains), fruits, money

and idols. Usually, a decorated Urli (a shallow circular vessel

made of brass) containing raw rice, gold ornaments, yellow

cucumber, vegetables, fruits, a mirror, betel leaves, yellow

flowers, etc., are kept in front of a Krishna/ Guruvayurappan

idol. Traditionally, every member in the family sees the vishu

kani as the first thing on the morning of Vishu, and prays for

good health, prosperity, cheer and love all through the year.

The elders of the family give Vishu Kai Neetam (coins or

money given in occasion of Vishu) to the younger members of

the family.

A traditional, grand, vegetarian feast called the Vishu Sadya is

served on plantain leaves (see pic below) containing most of

the traditional Kerala food items. The breakfast starts with

Vishu Kanji served in a coconut shell, Aval (poha) fry and

neiappam. The lunch feast includes different varieties of

pickles, porridge called 'thoran' in Malayalam, pachadis and

kichadis, Olan, erissery, kootu, curry, aviyal, erissery, parippu

curry, sambar, kalan, moru curry, puliser, ada pradhaman and

many variants based on each one's preferences.

Vishu is one of the major festivals celebrated in Kerala and is

celebrated in pomp and grandeur.

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Currently people over 65 years number 483 million in the world and by 2030 the number will reach 974 million. By t h e y e a r 2 0 2 5 approximately 18% of the world population will be seniors.

R e g u l a r e x e r c i s e prevents bone loss and incidence of fractures; it increases the muscle strength and hence the b a l a n c e a n d c o -ordination.

A r o u n d 5 m i l l i o n people who come under the category of senior citizens still have jobs!

Around 78% of the

h o u s e h o l d s e n i o r

citizens have a motor vehicle of their own.

About 11.3 million of senior citizens like to indulge

themselves in exercise practices like that of walking and

strolling.

Around 41% of votes are expected from the senior

citizens by the year 2040.

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Keeping�fit�below�the�surface-�

for�Senior�Citizens

Aqua Aerobics, also known as water

aerobics, is one of the best proven ways to

improve overall well-being for all ages.

For the elderly, aqua aerobics is a better

choice compared to land-based exercises

as it causes lesser joint impact in the

water. This workout relieves from

symptoms associated with senior health

conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis

and circulatory problems. The natural

buoyancy, resistance, soothing effect, and

decreased joint impact makes aqua

aerobics an ideal exercise for senior

citizens.

Water exercises act as a blood pumper,

where the lung capacity will increase,

heart rate will go up, burn fat and reduce

the risk for heart disease. These exercises

also give a better limb coordination, better

sense of balance and decreased risks of

falling. You could try the below water

exercises in the nearby community

swimming pool.

Pool walking:

Start walking from the shallow end of the

pool, and holding the edge of the pool,

walk the length of the pool. Increase your

walking speed which will help you burn

calories and also add resistance to your

lower body muscles.

Leg Swings:

Stand chest deep in water with your right

side rested against the pool wall. Place

your right hand on the pool's side and your

legs straight, lift your left leg forward and

stay upright for 5 seconds. Now swing

your leg back and stay upright for another

5 seconds. Repeat the same for 10 times

and swap the leg. Rest for a few seconds

between swapping your legs.

Full body workout:

Stand chest deep in water and move your

arms and legs back and forth as though

you are skiing. Bend your arms at the

elbow so that your lower arm is parallel to

the pool's bottom. Move your right arm

and your left leg forward and vice versa, a

movementsimilar to walking. Perform

this at a 60-second interval, increasing

your speed at a pace comfortable to you.

Upper body exercise

Raise both of your arms straight in front of

you, keeping them in water. Make small

circles (5 in clockwise and 5 in anti-

clockwise directions) with your arm,

increasing the size of the circle gradually.

Ensure that your arms remain inside water

all through the exercise.

Aqua Aerobics


Aqua Aerobics

- Sona Ramani

Fitness


Treatment of GuestsAccording to Scriptures

In Indian scenario a guest in the house, is

t r e a t e d e q u i v a l e n t t o G o d a n d

worshipping them with food and proper

treatment is considered a 'Nruyajnya'

(Human welfare right). The etiquette

shown to the guests, is symbolic to

express some one's duty towards the

ethnic surroundings and has much

ecological implications to improve the

human relationships.

i) Who is a Guest ?A person (outsider), who stays one night

with a host (III/102): who arrives after

sun set, or supper time, or at an

inopportune moment (III/105); a student,

who has arrived after studying the Veda;

or a house holder ar r ived af ter

completing their vows; or a person, who

renounced the world without cooking

food for himself, are to be considered as

guests (IV/31,32).

ii) Who is not a Guest ?A person who dwells in the same village;

one who seeks his livelihood by social

interaction (such as a story teller or

singer) ; the foolish house holders who

constantly seek the food from others (as

if a profession) or a personal friend, or a

relative, or even his own teacher

(III/103,104,110); or a heretics, or a man

who follows forbidden occupations; or

rouges, a logician argues against the

Veda; or hippocrate, who behave like cat

and heron - discussed later), should not

be considered as guests (IV/30).

iii) Specialized GuestsA personal friend and so forth who have

come to the house out of affection, he

should be honoured with food, garnished

according to his ability and should be

allowed to dine even with wife (III/113).

A king, an officiating priest, a learned

man, the teacher, a son-in-law, a father-

in-law, a maternal uncle, should be given

special status of 'guest of honour'

(III/119).

iv) Special TreatmentsA newly married women, a pregnant

women, infant and sick person should be

given food before the guests without

hesitation (III/114). Even if it is

prohibited that the Vaissya and Ssoodra

should not be guests in a Braahmana's

house on their arrival, they should be

treated as guest at par, on the ground of

compassionate disposition (III/112).

v) Importance of GuestsLet him offer a seat, water and

food as well and garnish the

guest according to his ability

(III/ 99). Even if someone is a

poor host, he should at least

offer a mat, water, a place for

rest and few kind words to his

guest (III/101). It is cautioned

that he who prepares food for

himself (alone), eats nothing but

sin (III/118). He must take care

that no guest stays in his house

without being honoured with a

seat, a couch (bed), water and

minimum food as roots and fruits

(IV/29).

Let him not eat any food, which he does

not offer to his guest; and hospitable

reception of guests procures wealth,

fame, long life and heavenly bliss

(III/106). If a second guest comes, after

everything is finished, the householder

must give him food (again prepared)

according to his ability (III/108).

And above all, the householder and his

wife should eat afterwards, what remains

after the guests, kinsmen and servants

have dined (III/116).This reflects the

nobility and highness of Indian culture

and the various social bindings of a

householder. On the contrary, can the

present day householder tolerate the

servant and offer him food before he

eats?! as reflected earlier (II/185;

III/116).d fruits (IV/29).

Spirituality


Offering of food to guests according to Apastamba Sutra – Chapter 39, 40

1.This reception of guests is an everlasting

( S r a u t a ) - s a c r i fi c e o f f e r e d b y t h e

householder to Pragâpati. 1

2. The fire in the stomach of the guest

(represents) the Âhavanîya, (the sacred fire)

in the house of the host represents the

Gârhapatya, the fire at which the food for

the guest is cooked (represents) the fire used

for cooking the sacrificial viands (the

Dakshinâgni). 2

3. He who eats before his guest consumes

the food, the prosperity, the issue, the cattle,

and the merit that his family acquired by

sacrifices and charitable works goes waste.

4. Food (offered to guests) which is mixed

with milk procures the reward of an

Agnishtoma-sacrifice. Food mixed with

clarified butter procures the reward of an

Ukthya, food mixed with honey the reward

of an Atirâtra, food accompanied by meat

the reward of a Dvâdasâha, (food and) water

numerous offspring and long life. 4

5. It is declared in the Veda, 'Both welcome

and indifferent guests procure heaven (for

their host).’

6.When he gives food in the morning, at

noon, and in the evening, (these gifts) are

the Savanas (of that sacrifice offered to

Pragâpati).

7. When he rises after his guest has risen (to

depart), that act represents the Udavasânîyâ

ishti (of a Vedic sacrifice).

8. When he addresses (the guest) kindly,

that kind address (represents) the

Dakshinâ. 8

9. When he follows (his depar�ng guest, his

steps represent) the steps of Vishnu. 9

10.When he returns (after having

accompanied his guest) , that (act

represents) the Avabhritha, (the finalbath

performed after the completion of a

sacrifice.)

11. Thus (a Brâhmana shall treat) a

Brâhmana, (and a Kshatriya and a Vaisya

their caste-fellows.)

12. If a guest comes to a king, he shall make

(his Purohita) honour him more than

himself. 12

13. If a guest comes to an Agnihotrin, he

himself shall go to meet him and say to

him: 'O faithful fulfiller of thy vows, where

didst thou stay (last night)?' (Then he offers

water, saying): 'O faithful fulfiller of thy

vows, here is water.' (Next he offers milk or

the like, saying): 'O faithful fulfiller of thy

vows, may (these fluids) refresh (thee).'

14. (If the guest stays at the time of the

Agnihotra, he shall make him sit down to

the north of the fire and) murmur in a low

voice, before offering the oblations: 'O

faithful fulfiller of thy vows, may it be as

thy heart desires;' 'O faithful fulfiller of thy

vows, may it be as thy will is;' 'O faithful

fulfiller of thy vows, may it be as thy wish

is;' 'O faithful fulfiller of thy vows, may it

be as thy desire is.'

15. If a guest comes, after the fires have

been placed (on the altar), but before the

oblations have been offered, (the host)

himself shall approach him and say to him:

'O faithful fulfiller of thy vows give me

permission; I wish to sacrifice.' Then he

shall sacrifice, after having received

permission. A Brâhmana declares that he

commits a sin if he sacrifices without

permission.

16. He who entertains guests for one night

obtains earthly happiness, a second night

gains the middle air, a third heavenly bliss,

a fourth the world of unsurpassable bliss;

many nights procure endless worlds. That

many nights procure endless worlds. That

has been declared in the Veda.

17. If an unlearned person who pretends

to be (worthy of the appellation) 'guest'

comes to him, he shall give him a seat,

water, and food, (thinking) 'I give it to a

learned Brâhmana.' Thus (the merit) of

his (gift) becomes (as) great (as if a

learned Brâhmana had received it).

Apastamba-sutra Part 40

1. On the second and following days of

the guest's stay, the host shall not rise or

descend (from his couch) in order to

salute his (guest), if he has been saluted

before (on the first day).

2. He shall eat after his guests.

3. He shall not consume all the flavoured

liquids in the house, so as to leave nothing

for guests.

4. He shall not cause sweetmeats to be

prepared for his own sake.

5. (A guest) who can repeat the (whole)

Veda (together with the supplementary

books) is worthy to receive a cow and the

Madhuparka,

6. (And also) the teacher, an officiating

priest, a Snâtaka, and a just king (though

not learned in the Veda).

A Lawyer and Management Professional,

Ashwin has held senior positions in

various companies in India and abroad

for more than a decade and half. Before

Vedaanta, Ashwin headed the Business,

Clientele and Services for India's most

branded Retirement Communities and

was instrumental in

making the concept

and the brand as one

of the most popular

ones in the industry.

Ashwin is the CEO of

Vedaanta Senior

Living. - Ashwin Kumar Iyer


PayasamPineapple

Ingredients:

Pineapple: 2cups

Sugar: ½ cup

Coconut milk: 3cups

Condensed milk: ½ cup

Sabudana: 1/2cup

Salt

Dried ginger powder: ½ tsp

Cardamom powder-1/4tsp

Ghee-1tsp(opt)

Cashew nuts-10nos(opt)

Yellow colour-2tsp

Preparation:

Cut the ripe pineapple into small cubes. In

a wok, add water and a table spoon of sugar

to it and boil. When the pineapple is done

put them in a blender and make a paste.

Transfer the paste into a thick bottom pan

and sauté till the color of the paste changes

to light brown.

Add sabudana in boiling water. Now add

the boiled sabudana and drops of yellow

color in the pineapple mix. Put it in the gas

oven again and add sugar and a pinch of salt to balance the taste. Boil for

another five minutes.

PineapplePineappleFood Lust

Why we recommend you to have pineapple in your diet

Fresh pineapple is the only known source of an enzyme

called bromelain, which has been used in studies to

determine it's effectiveness in alleviating joint pain,

arthritis, reduce inflammation, inhibit tumor growth and

shorten recovery time following plastic surgery.

How to incorporate more pineapples into your diet

· Add pineapple to your favorite kebabs. Try shrimp,

chicken or steak kababs with red onions, pineapple and

cherry tomatoes

· Make a fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, mandarin

oranges and grapes. Top with unsweetened shredded

coconut for a fresh twist

· Add some pineapple slices to your salad at lunch or

dinner. Compliment the pineapple with walnuts or pecans, a

crumbled cheese and light balsamic or citrus vinaigrette

dressing· Make your own juice! Nothing tastes better than fresh

fruit juice in the morning. When you make your own, you

can be sure there are no added preservatives or sweeteners· Make a fresh salsa with pineapple, mango, jalapeno, red

peppers and chipotle pepper and use as a topper for your

favorite fish tacos.

Did you know?

Pineapples are international symbols of welcome and are a symbolic way of saying “you are perfect” when presented to someone. Gate posts and door frames often have pineapples to signal a welcome.

Health


Beauty

It is said that beauty lies within. We tell you that beauty products can be made from your kitchen.

Home remedies and home-made beauty essentials date back to ancient times when vegetable and fruit skins and mud packs were

used as beauty products. Listed below are few ingredient based beauty tips for a healthy hair and glowing skin, all from the comfort

of your kitchen.

Be ua ty tricks from your kitchen

Oats as a Facial Scrub:

Make oats into a powder, add water and make a paste. Apply

evenly on face and neck, scrub, allow

it to dry and then wash. Periodic use of

this scrub can give you a glowing skin.

The oats powder can be stored in an

airtight container for regular use.

Cucumber to remove oil from skin:

Take a cucumber and mash it. Apply on the

face. Massage in one direction only.

Cucumber mask removes oil from the skin.

Regular use will ensure the skin is clear and

oil free.

Apple for clear skin:

Slice an apple into thin slices, place these on

the face and leave for 15 minutes. This will

clear the extra oil and close pores.

Honey for moist lips:

Make a paste with glycerine and honey

and leave it on your lips overnight. This

solution leaves your lips moistened. Also,

applying honey periodically in the span of

the day will help your lips soft and shiny.

Lemon Juice for stretch marks:

Reduce stretch marks with

lemon juice. Cut a lemon,

squeeze out the juice and rub

it over stretch marks. Keep

for about 10 minutes and

rinse off with warm water.

Repeat periodically for

better results.

Sugar to fix rough

elbows and knees:

Take a spoonful of

honey and add raw

sugar in it, making it a

scrub. Rub on your rough knees and elbows in

circular motion and then wash with plain water. Do

this once a week for softer skin.

Beetroot peel for pink,

soft cheeks:

Peel off the beetroot skin

and rub on skin for pink, soft

cheeks. The peel can also be

wet and left on the face for

15 minutes for moist skin.

Aloe Vera for pore free skin:

Take one tbsp. of aloe vera gel,

mix with 1tbsp of besan (gram

flour), one tsp of orange peel

powder and some curd. Apply

this pack on your face and neck, avoiding the area

around the eyes. Wash it after 30 mins and pat dry

with a soft towel.

Holding a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering, Sona has been a 0 360 marketing consultant for a variety of start up companies in

addition to her corporate career. Indian

ambassador to NEN, she is also a Cherie Blair

Foundation for Women 2010 Fellow for her

con tr ibu t ion to the sec tor o f women

empowerment and entrepreneurship. Sona

Ramani is the BrandComm Manager at

Vedaanta Senior Living.


We live for the moments that leave

memories forever. A film maker films

those sublime feelings in each of the

project thru the lens from the heart.

Many years back director Cheran did an

“Autograph” and aesthetically rekindled

charming memories of puppy loves,

crushes and diehard romances of

audience. But if you ask him now, he has

more than one volume of Autograph

which is filled with pains than gains of a

film maker. The changing trend in

cinima industry pushes the art back and

brings the business first. The corporate

structure bifurcates the industry into two

and gives space only for the biggies and

others are sidelined. Cheran stands on

the other side and trying to innovate a

new business model which skips cinema

malls to reach the homes of audience

C for Change

We live for the moments

memories forever. A film maker

those sublime feelings in each

C C for Change and C for Cinema too.

directly. There may be faults, biased

stands in the present business model.

But can C2H the innovation of Cheran

taste success by avoiding the traditional

method and people init? It's a big

question. More than twise the C2H

launch was postponed and finally hit the

doors of 20 lakh homes as Cheran

claims.

I too had few discussions with Mr.

Cheran about the pros and cons of C2H. I

suggested him to think and apply beyond

DVD format and local cables. With the

technology in hand, I promoted the idea

of global streaming of movies on pay per

view basis to moving taxis, trains,

busses, air planes, hotels, malls and

homes of any part of the world. My

opinion is, if I can't give theater

experience then I should supplement

with more exclusive contents which I

cant get in theatres. After his first release

“JK Enum Nanbanini Kadhai”, he may

or may not go for this suggestion, since it

involves lots of business activities like

tieups to carry the content to desired

destinations. But if he is not, soon

somebody else will do it, because the

trend is fast changing.

But not just Mr. Cheran and others are

feeling the heat. It's not just restricted to

Kollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood or

Bollywood. Including Hollywood the

entire movie industry is facing a crisis.

Invaded by mobile phones, wearable

gadgets, video games and streaming

webportals, younger audiences are

rapidly drifting away. But this doesn't

mean that cinema industry itself will

drown, we should think otherway. Like

Cheran thinks there are many heads

thinking to float, survive and win the

challenge. The strength of cinema is

Story telling, which cant be replaced by

any technology. Only the presentation

will chanage, story telling will remain

same. So there is no threat to Cinema.

How to reach is challenging. Cinema is

the only entertainment medium which

survived for more that 100 years and

growing. So the real possibility is soon

the industry will rebound with freshly

equipped with modern futuristic

advancements.

Just visualize it. In another Ten years,

virtual theatres may come, i.e instead of

going to theatres, we will create virtual

giant screens on air, which only can be

seen using a wearable glass. With the

Cinema Scope


latest interactive technology, the audience

may have the pleasure of changing the

twists and turns of a movie, in simple we

may watch customized cinema. I also

predict beyond that, literally, we can be

part of a movie and we can watch

ourselves in a cinema. I Googled a

synopsis of Brave New World (1931), a

novel by Aldous Huxley which predicts a

similar entertainment experience.

Cinema will become more like interactive

TV says Chr i s topher Nolan , the

Interstellar director. He predicts film

makers and exhibitors will respond

strongly and creatively to the change and

challenge of modern iteractive mediums.

Never before cinema is challenged like

this, actually now the industry feels only

the tip of the challenge. The new trending

developments will force innovation,

experimentation and expense. Now

people say with the invasion of digial

platforms the cost of production has come

down, but the future will be a costly affair,

which will demand more investments to

produce, promote and distribute.

In kollywood Kamal smelled the change

and tried to release Viswaroopam thru

DTH. Now Cheran trying to go further

with C2H. So buckle your seat belt

because we too as a fan part of the super

fast change.

Sri R Selvakumar is the Executive

Producer, Puthuyugam TV. With an avid

interest in movie making and production,

Selvakumar is post graduate from

Thyagaraya University, Chennai.

Events

Chennai Jackfruit Festival, Chennai:

India's largest ever jackfruit festival, the

Chennai Jackfruit Festival, has over 96

jackfruit dishes to select from. An

unforgettable experience for food lovers,

this festival will have a sumptuous spread

of signature jackfruit dishes including

t radi t ional Indian and innovat ive

continental foods. The event will take

place on 1-3 May 2015 from 6:30PM at the

Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam,

Chennai. Each buffet is priced at INR 450

per person.

Bond with the Bard, Bengaluru:

Saluting the genius, the great poet of

South India, SubramanyaBharathi,

AttaGalatta presents a unique song, dance

and English rendering of the verses of

thMahakaviBharathiyar on the 18 of April

2015 at 6PM at 134 KHB Colony, 5th

Block Koramangala, Bengaluru- 560095.

Tarang - HariprasadChaurasia Live Concert, Bengaluru:

Tarang, an exclusive

Hindustani Classical

Music Concert on 18

April 2015 at 5:30PM

at Phoenix Market

City, Mahadevapura,

Bengaluru welcomes

the festive and joyous occasion of

AkshayaTritiya. The concert will host

world renowned flautist and legend

PadmaVibhushanPanditHariprasad

Chaurasia accompanied on the tabla by

P a n d i t S u b h a k a r B a n e r j e e a n d

PanditBhawa

ni Shankar on

t h e

mridangam.

Ticke t s a re

priced from

INR 500- INR

2500.

Events & Books


Retirement is all about having to do something new, exciting and relaxing after all the

years of monotonous work. To facilitate you to explore in and around Bangalore, we bring to

you a few weekend getaways from Bangalore. Dwell in the adventure, history, wildlife and

medieval architecture.

Travel

Badami:Badami is an ancient town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.

Once the capital of the mighty Chalukya empire, today Badami is

famous for its magnificent rock-cut cave temples, and red

sandstone cliffs that resemble the Wild West. The beauty of the

caves of Badami stand tall amidst the silvery waters.

Bidar: Derived from Bidiru meaning Bamboo, Bidar presents a

picturesque outlook of bamboo clusters and contemporary

literary works. The place is full of history with monuments and

stories of valour, legends, and long forgotten battles. The Bidar

fort is a must see tourist attraction taking you back to the

foundation and structure of medieval Hinduism.

Kabini: One of the most popular wildlife destination in the south of India, Kabini forms the south-eastern part

of Nagarhole National park and is situated on the Kabini river. This most visited wildlife destination is

about 80 kms from Mysore and 208 kms from Bangalore on the Mysore-Manathavady Road.

Coorg: The Scotland of India, Coorg is a land of misty hills, lush

teakwood and sandalwood forests, acres of tea and coffee

plantations and adventure. Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is

ideal for outdoor activities such as trekking, angling and white-

water rafting. Coorg's natural beauty, the people, the culture

and the food is the major attraction which draws people towards

Coorg from all over the world

Bheemeshwari: Located on the banks of River Kaveri, Bheemeshwari lies

between the Shivasamudra falls and Goat's Leap in

Bheemeshwari. This picnic spot is the perfect place for

viewing wildlife like elephants, deer, wild board, monkeys,

jackals, crocodiles, otters and leapords. Kaveri fishing

camp, located in the heart of Bheemeshwari, is a popular

eco-tourism natural habitat found in the banks of cauvery.

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il is a month of retrospect for most of the sun signs. Mostly, it is a favourable time for most of the sun signs except for a few ups and downs in the course of life. Vedaanta Senior Living presents to you the tarot reading for April 2015:

Aries:April 2015 is a period of self-

reliance and self-assertion for

Arians. Decide what you want and

follow it up with action. Arians

seeking job employment will be

easily absorbed by employers.

Businessmen will venture into new

domains. Financial situations for

Arians will change for the better in

the third week of April. Health will

be at its best in the month of April

and we recommend that you give

emphasis on personal appearance

and fitness.

For Taureans, April 2015 is a time

to show people your true self.

Though it will be difficult for you

to strike a balance between your

career and personal life, this will be

a time for you to cherish on what

you are doing at the moment. You

will show more involvement in

charitable work for the betterment

of the society. Career changes and

foreign travel are indicated for

growth of business.Relationship

with parents will be pleasant.

April 2015 is a month of personal

upliftment and will look to be a

time for you to achieve your goals

independently. Your career and

profession will be on top of the

agenda dur ing th i s pe r iod .

Overseas business trips and

interaction with foreigners will be

beneficial. Money will come from

unexpected sources in April 2015.

There is abundance of love and it

can be found in all places and all

activities. Keep your diet and

fitness schedule under scrutiny.

Taurus: Gemini:

Tarot Reading


Cancer: Cancerians will enjoy a very happy

times and need not adapt to other

people or situations during this

period. Career will overshadow

domestic and spiritual matters.

Family members will be helpful in

your professional matters, and you

will have the support of your inner

intuition.Relationships with co-

w o r k e r s w i l l b e e x c e l l e n t .

Speculative investments will be

profitable and there is a good chance

of enhancing your wealth.Getting

pregnant or caring for family will

take a backseat this month.

Leo :April 2015 Horoscope for Leo zodiac

sign foretells that this month requires

you to use your social charm and seek

the help of other people to achieve

your growth. Major decisions on

family issues have to be put off for the

present as the circumstances are not in

your favour.People in academic and

marketing careers will excel during

the month . You should avoid

arguments with your spouse or

romantic partners. Try to maintain

y o u r i d e a l b o d y w e i g h t b y

maintaining a healthy diet.

Virgo :You need to use your extensive

communication skills and ability to

be flexible to keep your life moving.

You have to do a fine balancing act

between career and family issues.

You will be employed in large and

prosperous companies. You have a

chance to prove your worth .

Businessmen will get into new

ventures that will prove to be

profitable. Postpone all major fiscal

decisions after the third week. Use

excess money to clear old loans and

be judicious in your spending.

Libra:There will be a major shift in your

outlook. The focus shifts to finance

and personal achievements from

family and emotional affairs. People

in marketing and sales promotion

will have an excellent period.Family

and friends will support your

financial ventures. You can indulge

in risky investments and money from

unexpected sources is likely.This is

also an excellent month to think

about pregnancy. People who are

engaged to be married will see their

partnerships progress further.

Scorpio: Your efforts to achieve the same

degree of success will be minimal

compared to earlier times. Your

colleagues will be supportive of

your hard work. There will be

sudden in flow of money from new

sources for the Scorpio zodiac sign.

Many opportunities for forging

new love relationships arise during

the month for the Scorpio. Love

will be more for fun, and serious

commitment is lacking. There is a

risk of diabetes if you become

indulgent with your eating habits.

Sagiarius:Relationship with parents and

emotional affairs will dominate

over job and personal ambitions.

Listen to others, take their help and

you will progress better. This is a

period when you should exercise

y o u r s o c i a l c h a r m a n d b e

communicat ive.Professional

people will achieve success in their

jobs. The financial prospects for

Sagittarians shows that contact

with influential and rich people

will result in financial success.

Capricorn: There will be a major shift from

personal independence and self

assertion to social charm and

flexibility in your attitude after April

21st.Career issues will take a back

seat for the Capricorn Family and

emotional needs will dominate

Money comes through your efforts. It

is a good idea to start dating again, if

y o u h a v e b e e n t h r o u g h a

breakup.You should strive to have

peaceful relations with your spouse

and children. It is a good idea to

indulge in a short rejuvenating

vacation.

Aquarius: You have plenty of energy to attain

your goals in life. Temperamentally

you will be impatient when things

do not work out the way you want.

Strengthening your mind will help

in the future of your professional

life. Couples might have volatile

relationships in the last week. Old

relationships will bloom again and

may result in permanent friendships

or marriage. Relations with siblings

will improve.

Pisces: Decide what you want in life and

follow it up by moving forward.

Things will happen. Domestic

issues and spiritual affairs will

dominate. Career and financial

matters will stay dormant.Your job

or business will be quite promising

during the month. Money will

come through business and social

contacts. Drink lot of water and be

sure to have a regular fitness

regime in place.

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