Maths textbook I wanted to get.... .

. Numerical and logical thinking play a part in each of these everyday activities, and in many others. A good understanding of maths in everyday life is essential for making sense of all the numbers and problems life throws at us.

My knowledge of Mathematics I made use reckoning blogs  authored by me since 17 th Oct 2015 till today...almost after  360 days. .this blog being the 80th....and pageviews exceeding 18100....so far.That is statistics...

In Astronomy I  came across study of  celestial objects ..study about sun,moon,,earth,stars,meteors,etc....we come across eclipses,equinoxes,milky way,galaxy of Stars,etc During my BSC  Degree course came across Pythagorean theorem,hyperbola,parabola,circles,Dynamics,Statics,Statistics,Probability theory,Vector Algebra,Co ordinate Geometry,etc. I was good  in Integral Calculus,Differential Calculus and Differential Equations....Later I learnt a little about Actuary while working with an insurance company after retirement.But I feel I am yet a zero in Mathematics....desired to master Maths but turned out to be a zero ..

I hear my granddaughter singing....

Here are nine planets that we know.
Round and round the Sun they go.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars,
These are the planets near our star.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, too.
Neptune, Pluto, we can't see you.
These are the nine planets that we know.
Round and round the Sun they go.

It was during my admission in PUC class  at St Joseph"s College,Bangalore in 1963,I came to learn about Algebra,Trigonometry,Geometry,etc and came to know the vast scope of Mathematics .

This is an e mail sent to my college fruebds....

Dear friends....Sorry for troubling you all...I remember there was one Text Book of Mathematics prescribed for PUC during our time...published by St Joseph"s College,Bangalore..I think..It contained Algebra,Geometry and Trigonometry...I used to have it..and bring it to class daily..There were worked out examples...and simple  or complex equations....like a to the power x multiplied by a to  the power  y will  be a to the power  of x plus y...or Log ab equals Loga plus log b. and similar ones...b or Sin(A+B)=SinACosB+CosASinB. Etc..I am recollecting from my memory after 4 decades...I did not get sufficient time to  study and master all the material contained in the Book then..If someone in Bangalore or Maths Lecturer Lakshmana Rao would be able to get a copy of that book or the place Where it will be available,I would be glad to get it..Sorry,if it is difficult,forget about it....I mean difficult to get it...Thank you...

I reproduce a letter of confession written to one of my well-wishers...a software genius....

My latest blog comments or subsequent blog would have been read by you .You can know my position.of thinking... .one who wishes for good of all others.Of course, I am frank,blunt and forthright  in expression and sympathetic towards whole world. Being blunt and frank,I have earned   a bad name among  some of them in the family, .despite being sympathetic,loving and adjustable .

I have not seen you and have not spoken to you. I am neither  a psychiatrist nor  any physician ,but  a human being  and have been able to know you ……...

I know you are busy with your  Official work,domestic commitments, personal pre occupations, etc and  I have still used your valuable time now and then to make you get mingled in mundane matters  presented by me  through network  enabling you forget  a part of your Google search or any other search  engines.I confess I express more than what I know in various subjects.In Physics Degree Answer papers, I used to  copy down the question papers in the middle of answers ...so that the quantity of answer papers got increased. . getting some grace marks to scrape through..the exam.I got short sight or myopia of eyes, while studying  in High school  .I could not see what  was  written on Blackboard  Properly …...Archimedes Principle,.Pythagoras theorem, Valency , Geometry  theorems,riders,etc  I  got  my eyes checked  at  Bowring and   Lady Curzon  Hospital near Shivajinagar,Bangalore .I remember my father coming with me there for getting eyes dilated,tested,etc I .Started wearing  spectacles while in PUC. .at the end of academic year..Here also I used to sit on the bench  near the blackboard  in classrooms at St Joseph”S College,,but could not see and follow  fully all working on the board. The subjects were ,  Algebra,Geometry,Trigonometry, Chemistry, Physics... etc... this prevented me  from  acquiring knowledge and  scoring high marks in SSLC,PUC,.and getting admission to study Engineering.. Or Medicine .It was my father’s  desire that  I studied Medicine or completed IAS. Fate decided otherwise. Biology was found difficult to study from books  and memorise, Mathematics became  easy to learn  by scribbling ,writing ..alpha,beta,Gamma, numerals,alphabets all on floors,walls and waste paper..  My father got  me admission in St Joseph’s College with  less marks in SSLC... .After BSC, I wanted to  master Mathematics and specialize in Actuary...Younger brother was studying Medicine and elder Engineering.   and the middleman had to search  employment   which I got  before my BSc results were announced  in 1967 and  tried to help the family .

Despite restrictions and control at home,I used  my liberty in knowing about human physiology,medicines,etc. through books,media,web,etc  although it is stated self medication is not good.You know there is an etiquette in Medical profession. .nearest blood relations should not treat their relations. as such none of my people ever enquire about my health. My wife who is not a Physician but my companion only says .’’you are alright. .nothing is wrong with you... taking food 4 times a day and sleeping ‘’ So she is my family Doctor ... of course I take care of her. .she doesn't know  even names of medicines she has to take daily,.  the  composition,etc.. She complains to everyone I stock a lot  of medicines ,take them unnecessarily,etc...

So that is part of Mathematics of my life.....

Library and habit of reading...

Library and habit of reading....

During the period of children attending schools leading to various levels of academic graduations,the habit of reading books constitutes an important and necessary activity strengthening the education obtained in schools.. Apart from concentrating and studying subjects such as Mathematics,Sciences,Geography,History,Politics,Accounting and others through school curriculum and the books,practical tests,etc there is a larger area of learning .It is  reading through books in multifarious matters.Library is the place where you have access and availability of books on all subjects such as History,Civics, fiction,science,drama and all others .Libraries are made compulsory functioning in all places like  schools,colleges,Institutions .There are  Government run libraries in all cities towns and rural area also .

It is obvious that reading books have a number of benefits a few of them I state below...

If you are among the countless people who don't make a habit
of reading regularly,you might be missing a lot ....reading has a number of benefits. , a few of them are given below.

Mental stimulation can be ensured through reading.Reading can slow the process of Alzheimer's,Dementia,etc as the muscles in brain  get exercise through reading.

In daily life,when you face stress,through personal relationships,reading a novel can provide you relief.

Whatever you read,adds up to your wealth of knowledge and increases your vocabulary,comprehension of any language.

While reading a. Book you have an assortment of of characters to 'remember and increases your short-term memory...

Your analytical thinking skills,develop by reading books..

In an internet spread world,your brain is fully strained and engaged browsing,searching,seeing and analysing multifarious tasks,reading any book in between will reduce the stress and prevent damage to your brain  .

Better writing skills are,gained through reading books

Reading a good,book can fetch tranquillity,relaxation of mind,reduce hypertension and help people suffering from minor mental disorders and illness

Moreover reading provides, entertainment also

I recollect my journey through Libraries and books from Childhood..

As a primary and middle school student till 1960  at Vivekodayam Boys High School,Trichur.,I could get some books of Library distributed in class .My elder brother from Bombay and sister in law,etc used to see magazines,newspapers,etc delivered at home by Public Library,Town Hall,Trichur.They used to send me to the Library for returning some books taken and for taking new books from Library. Some of them were Malayalam story books which I used to read. Thus my association with Library had begun.Near Thiruvambadi temple ,Trichur also there was a Public Library and reading room...I used to enter there,see people reading in pin drop silence and read front pages of Malayalam newspapers like Express,Mathrubhomi,etc. .

In Bangalore since 1960 my eldest brother used to take me to American Library near present Corporation Office ,JC Rd ,where I could read a few words in English from magazines,books,etc..Later after joining St Joseph's College as a student, I got membership at British Council Library,St Marks Rd,used to go there in evening while returning from College with some books.While studying Law later in Renukacharya Law College,Bangalore, I used to take some Law Books,Reports,etc from British Council.In addition I used to get German news,from the Office they had near St Joseph's College, used to take the glossy newspaper home and read the contents ....While in Bank  after 1968 while appearing for CAIIB exams,I used to take books from SBI study centre ,read them along with some guides published like Suneja and book on Foreign Exchange by Keshkamath or RBI publication on Public Finance..

While in St. Joseph's College,I had a big Library and reading room.Students were alliwed to take 3 books every time and had a good catalogue of  books.I used to return and take more books like on religion,Politics ,Cinema,and less on subjects  of study but used to be a frequent visitor cum  user of books from Library .

Later as an employee of Bank of India had occasion to be a member of Library in many places like Bangalore,Jamshedpur,Tiruchirapalli,Dharmapuri,Coimbatore and Chennai .In Chennai the  TamilnadustateGovt Library is  in Thiruvanmiyur very near my house. After retirement in 2007 from service ,I go there read books,magazines,etc  I take home books on Constitution,Music,Cooking,Chemistry, Politics,Applied Mathematics,Nuclear Physics.etc...three books at a time...bring home,read and enjoy.These books on subjects I read less during College days but compensate now since there are no examinations to write.

During my visits to USA since 2007 my daughter in law took me to Library at Austin,Texas ,son in law took me to Libraries in Salem MA,Santa Clara CA. etc...Libraries are larger and are well maintained in USA.

With the advent of digital media where the contents can be transmitted through internet or computer networks,internet ,e reading,etc more people are seen reading books,etc through Kindle tablet,Laptop computers,etc while at home,journey,restaurant,etc .The per capita reading population has increased tremendously with easy access to internet communication channels.
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It can be opined and universally accepted that  the habit of reading is purposeful and Libraries are centres where books are available in plenty.

Golu versus Avani Avuttam

Navaratri (Sanskrit: नवरात्र) is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga. The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Devi are worshipped.

Bommai Kolu/ Bomma Golu/ Bombe Habba is a doll and figurine display festival celebrated during the festival of Navratri in Southern India, it is customary in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh . Yajur Upaakarma Sankalpam

This year 2016 we are,in California..CA...We were present at Fremont CA where our   son  Rajesh stays for construction of Golu padis..etc. Last Sunday a few neighbourhood families came for seeing Golu.Amma accompanied Shwetha our daughter in law to a few houses for seeing golu and getting prasdam..We have come to Santa Clara CA  where  our daughter Chitra lives who also has golu at home A few,of her Hospital friends or colleagues come and others too for seeing golu.So that is golu this year...We are happy to see our grandchildren Dhwani Poorvi Jahnvi wearing new dresses,enjoying,singing songs....Aadhiparameswari,Twinle Twinkle,etc...

Avani Avittam is an important ritual associated with the Brahmin community in the world. The day is of great significance to Rig, Yajur, Sama Vedic Brahmins. On the next day, Gayatri Japa Sankalmpam is observed. In other parts of South India, the observance is known as Upakarma.

On the day of Avani Avittam, the sacred thread worn is changed and it is usually a community observance and takes place on the banks of a pond or river. Avani is the name of the Tamil month and Avittam is one of the 27 nakshatras or stars. On this day, a Mahasankalpam or a vow is taken for atonement of all our sins in the past year. The Brahmins take a holy dip and wear a new holy thread called Yajnopavit or Janeyu.
The first step is a ‘prayashchita’ A prayer to atone the sins. It says, “For the removal of all my sins and thereby to secure a divine blessing and for qualifing myself to perform the essential duties of Brahmanas as prescribed in the vedas and smritis and adopted by the really good in their conduct I put on this Yagnopavita”. When the thread is worn another mantra is recited which means -”I put on the sacred thread which is highly pure, is inseparable from God, is capable of prolonging life and is the foremost in the accomplishment of a Brahmana. May such pure Yagnopavita bring strength and dignity.
While removing the old thread, the mantra means -”I throw away the broken dirty old thread, may the new one bring on long life and Brahmana’s brilliance.

While Golu iis considered and utilised by women folk with children getting new dresses,etc girls go and see golu,,sing songs and get some gifts ...For Avaniavittam boys get up early,go for avani avittam house to house  or .kovanam trips,return home and take breakfast

    Avaniavattam used   to start in the early morning   with young boys taking a  Stick of Palasa  tree(Plasu)   and going to every Brahmin home  in the village   jointly shouting. ...

  “Avaiavattam Komanam ,

   Ambi poranthal Shobhanam

Akka  porantha Ukkarai,

Ammaan porantha Ayiram panam,

Patti porantha Bakshanam

Patta  porantha  Pazhukka  Vadi

.Later Brahmacharis accompany parents for  changing mantras, yagnopaveetham..changing sacred threads..have Vedarambam.etc ..return home after homam.and have good meals with neyyappam,,vada,etc..Non Brahmacharis get fake or kallappoonal to wear and one feels happy wearing poonal.
as licenced to get married .Here  Avani avittam  although meant for males females participate in Avaniavittam by wearing madisaru sarees,observing Pooja,cooking good food,obeying husband,father in law,etc  for the day and prepare the men for Gayathri Japan next day.The Brahmins have to chant Gayathri 1008 times next day as required..

Music I like.......

We enjoy music. Music is an eternal asset possessed by humans
for sharing with the universe.. The listening of good music has both active and passive effects ...Let us listen to more such music and feel blissful being in heaven on earth..

. A few activities that can help reduce stress or safeguarding health  are gardening, deep breathing, taking a walk, working on your hobby, meditating, listening to music. Other ways to prevent stress include taking to others in your family or a support group or even your doctor.

For most people, music is an important part of daily life. Some rely on music to get them through the morning commute, while others turn up a favorite playlist to stay pumped during a workout. Many folks even have the stereo on when they  are  cooking a meal, taking a shower, or folding the laundry.

By listening to music the harmonious vibration of vocal or voice of instruments generate particles penetrating into human brains through hearing and influence parts of body remaining sick getting cured.Probably psychiatrists suggest such remedies to individual suffering from mental illness or any psychiatric disorder...
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The Indian musical Trinity consists of the following composers.  

Thyagaraja Swami   1767 _1847...Telugu and Sanskrit…

Muthuswami Deekshidhar...1775_1835

Sanskrit,...400 compositions..

Syama Sastry.  1762_1827…

Telugu,Sanskrit...400 compositions.

Out of 24000 compositions of Saint Thyagaraja Swami only  700 are available today...

We are privileged to be born in India, a place having given birth to the musical personalities and among many others the 
Saint Thiagaraja who was a disciple of Rama composed innumerable songs in Karnatic music. He sacrificed his life for praying Lord Rama through his musical concerts and compositions and had Dharshan of Almighty by singing and realising God through his songs.We are born to continue his tradition and learn music and sing   songs and also listen to music of all types whether Indian western or others ultimately resulting in mental peace and divine bliss.

As matter of respect to the sage and composer Thiagaraja   I give below a write up on Pancha ratna kritis of Thiagaraja swami…

Thiagaraja was a saint who lived in Thiruvayyaru, Tamilndau during 18th to 19th Century. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Rama. He has composed a large number of keerthanas and are considered t be the finest.
Pancharatna kritis are five in number four of them being in Tamil and he fifth in Sanskrit. These kritis are set to ragas…Nata, Gauta, Arabhi, Varali and Sri. The keertis praise Hindu Deity Rama They are set to Adi Thala. The style followed is ragam, Thanam and Pallavi,
The Pancharatnakritis are….
1, Jagadananda karaka… Natai raga…
2. Dudukhu Gala,,Goula
3. Kanakana…Ruchara….Varali
4. Endaro Mahanubhavulu…Sri Ragam
5. Sadinchana ..Arabhi….

During Thiyagaraja  Aradhanai day every year musicians and others come to Thiruvaiyaru and sing together the Kritis   which are marvelous

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Note  This portion is posted from a part of my comments in one of the blogs of my acquaintance  who had interviewed  a vocal musician extensively.....
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My friends,teachers ...I remember...on desktop screen...

In the journey of life we come across many of our relatives as parents,siblings,children,grandchildren,d aughter in law,mother in law,sister in law father in law ,son in law..and spouse too... appearing all in laws some through legal contracts such as marriage adoption,etc.....I don't know if they are reckoned so in any law or jurisprudence.Perhaps the genealogy of Hindu Joint family system traces all these individuals treating some as  coparceners and others as members..The legal status or rights or implications of the legal heirs including children spouse,etc in claiming estate of a person by the descendants or  successors are contained in the law books dealing with Succession Acts or Hindu Law etc....In short an eternal family tree is created growing further and further getting extended by marriages of children ,arrival of progeny etc.

It is hereby reminded living single by individuals destroys the spirit of our joint family system .....a happy and contended married life between individual ensures creation of family Dynasty growing for ever.

There are others being our school or college mates,colleagues at work ,teachers,all other friends .We rarely meet some of them later.We have contacts and friendships through many in Facebook whom we perhaps donot get opportunity to meet even once  I feel so ...and my Facebook friends may reciprocate....

It is possible to remember some.

.I reproduce a message sent to my College mates..at St Joseph's College,Bangalore....four decades after parting with them on graduation in 1967...

Vijayaraghavan Parameswara Iyer
vijayaraghavanp1@gmail.com
To....All ....
September 5, 2014, 10:26 AM
SANDHYAVANDHANAM…ACHAMANAM….
We perform or do sandhyanadhanam daily…
And the beginning is  aachamana…reading
Or chanting mantras…or names of Vishnu…

Achyuthaya namaha,Ananthaya Namaha,Govindhaya Namaha,
Kesava,madhava,Govindha,vishno,Madhusudhana,etc….
I have placed our College group photo in my desktop computer…

After opening the computer  I chant as follows…

Balasubramanayaya,Goapalaya,Sundaresaya,,Srinivasaya,gangasharaya, Namaha..
Aachamanam..
Kalayanarama,suresh Lakshmana,Devanatha,Venugopala,Muralidhara,Sreedhara,Raghunatha,Ramakrishna,Lakshmana,Harihara,vaidyanatha,chakravarthe,sarve janaha ,Facebookmithraha,sarvejanma mithraha,Sarve priyasakheenaam,mama kudumba namni Chitra,Parameswara,Dhwani,Poorvi Jhanvi,cha... cha…sahakudumbinam..
By this way I remember the names of Josephites..and other Kith and kin and Facebook sakheenam..mithraanaam....

Thank you friends…including all in Facebook....

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Quote.. Thomas Grey...

Full many a gem of purest ray serene
The dark unfathom'd caves of ocean bear:
Full many a flower is born to blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air.
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