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Once upon a time, a cow went out to graze in the jungle. Suddenly, she noticed a tiger racing towards her. She turned and fled, fearing that at any moment the tiger would sink his claws into her. The cow desperately looked for someplace to escape and at last, saw a shallow pond. Barely evading the tiger’s reach, she jumped into the pond, and in the heat of the chase, the tiger blindly leaped after her.

To the surprise of them both, the pond was extremely shallow yet filled with deep recesses of mud. After toppling over each other, the cow and the tiger found themselves a short distance apart, stuck in the mud up to their necks. Both had their heads above water but were unable to free themselves no matter how much they writhed.

The tiger repeatedly snarled at the cow and roared, “I am going to enjoy the sound of crunching your bones between my teeth!”

He thrashed about in fury but soon became fretful as he found no prospect of escape.

The cow thoughtfully laughed as the tiger struggled to free himself and asked him, “Do you have a master?”

The tiger disdainfully replied, “I am the king of the jungle. Why do you ask me if I have a master? I myself am the master!”

The cow said, “You may be the king of the jungle, but here all your power has failed to save your life.”

“And what about you?” Retorted the tiger. “You are going to die here in this mud too!”’

The cow smiled mildly and said, “No, I am not.”

“If even I, the king of the jungle cannot free myself from this mud”, snapped the tiger, “Then how can you, an ordinary cow?”

The cow gently replied, “I cannot free myself from this mud, but my master can. When the sun sets and he finds me absent at home, he will come looking for me. Once he finds me, he will raise me up and escort me home sweet home.”

The tiger fell silent and coldly glared at the cow.

Soon enough, the sunset and the cow’s master arrived. He immediately recognized the plight she was in and lifted her to safety. As they walked home, the cow and the master both felt renewed gratitude for one another and pitied the tiger they both would have been happy to save if only the tiger had allowed them.

The cow represents a surrendered heart, the tiger represents an egoistic mind, and the master represents the Guru. The mud represents the world, and the chase represents the struggle for existence therein.

Debrief

Its good to be independent and not rely on anyone. But don't take it to an extreme, you always need a partner/coach/mentor who will be always on the lookout for you.

Having them does not mean you are weak, it's just that you can be stronger with their help.

Make sure to share this story with your partner/coach/mentor and express your gratitude.

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*Raudat Tahera*

The marble for the development of the Roza was quarried from exactly where the *marble* for the Taj Mahal was obtained---Makrana in Rajhastan,India.

The Mausoleum rests on 92 piles.The number 92 is critical therein it represents the numerical calculation of the name of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h) by the principles of Abjad in Arabic.

Around the burial place is 28 square feet grave.
The number 28 indicates Syedna's (RA) young age at which he became a Dai-al-Mutlaq.

The inner height of the mausoleum rises to 80 feet,
depicting the age of Syedna (RA) when he left this world for Mala-e Ala.

The inner dimensions of the Roza (mausoleum) are *51x51 feet,*
symbolizing that Syedna Tahir Saifuddin was the 51st Dai-al-Mutlaq.

What gives the Roza a singular place of honour is that the inscription of
the entire Holy Quran within the walls of the Roza.
The writings were choosen by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA
from the golden Holy Quran from which His Holiness wont to recite.
It contained 772 pages
and accordingly the entire Quran is inscribed
in gold on 772 marble slabs 3x2 feet each and pasted within the inner walls of the Roza.

All the Bismillah's before the beginning of Surahs are engraved and
adorned with rubies, emaralds, Diamonds and Pearls.

The Holy Quran inscription has been wiped out such how that each one the doorway Doors to the Roza

have a Bismillah coming.

The structural shell consists of a dome 40 feet in diametre.

The complete structure of Raudat Tahera weighs 5000 tons.

The 4 entrance doors to the Roza are specially designed to
match the entrace gate of Jamea-al-Aqmar in Cairo,
built in the time of Imam Al-Amir(1101-1130 A.D).

The entrances are adorned with four silver doors of Fatemi style
and cause the inner sanctuary of the Roza.

The 4 walls of the mausoleum have a 4 feet & 6 inch thick masonry wall
with three inch marble cladding on each side , making its final thickness 5 feet.

The number 5 is vital to the us, as we believe 'Panjetan'.
Similarly there are five arches above each of the four doors of the mausoleum.
The 17 arches of the mosque represent the 17 Rakaat of Farizat.
Other interesting facts regarding this marvellous monument:

Raudat Tahera is meant by the late architect Dr.Yahya Merchant.
The construction of the Mausoleum began on 10th of December,1968.

It was inaugurated on
April19,1975 by the president of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

Below the inscription of The holy Quran are 10,000 verses of prayers
written by Syedna Taher Saifuddin (r.a.).
The crystal chandelier weighing one ton has been imported from Czechoslovakia.
Fatemi Masjid is believed to be the first outdoors mosque in Asia.
Raudat Tahera is listed as a requirement see monument in Mumbai by the tourist board.

There are Jewels and Precious Stones studded inside the Raudat Tahera within the
following manner:

Ruby [Yaaqoot/ Manek]
52 Bismillah are embedded with Rubies - which signifies that Syedna Mohammed
Burhanuddin Aqa (TUS) is our 52nd Dai Al Mutlaq.

Coral [Marjaan]
28 Bismillah are embedded with Corals - which signifies that Al Muqaddas
Syedna Taher Saifuddin (RA) was 28 years old, when He came within the Rutba of
Dai Al Mutlaq.

Emerald [Zamarmar]
21 Bismillah are embedded with Emeralds - which signifies that Maulana Imam At Taiyab (AS) is that the 21st Imam and this is often His Daur of Satar!

Pearl
7 Bismillah are embedded with Pearls - which signifies the Saatras of Aimmat
Tahereen (AS) and Duat Mutlaqeen (RA).

Diamond [Almas]
5 Bismillah are embedded with Diamonds - which signifies the Panjetan Paak
(SA).

"Surat-e-Fateha" and "Surat-e-Ikhlaas"
These 2 Surats are entirely embedded with Red Rubies.

*12 Jamadil Awwal Hijri 1406* ma Munafeqeen Yeh Raudat Tahera Na Nazdeek Time Bomb Muko,Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (R.A)52ma Dai ul Mutlaq,Ni Dua Si Khuda Ye Sagla ni Hifazat Kidi

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AN INSPIRING STORY OF THE PRESIDENT OF CHINA

President Xi Jing Peng of China said:
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As a small child, I was very selfish, always grab the best for myself.
Slowly, everyone left me and I had no friends. I didn’t think it was my fault and I criticize others.
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But my father gave me 3 sentences to help me in life.
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One day, my father cooked 2 bowls of noodles and put them. on the table.
One had an egg on top while the other bowl had none on top.
Then he asked me to choose a bowl of noodles.

Because eggs were hard to come by those days... I chose the bowl with egg!

I was congratulating myself on my wise choice/decision and decided to wallop the egg....to my surprise as my father's bowl of noodles had two eggs at the bottom of his bowl beneath the noodles!

With much regret, I scolded myself for being too hasty in my decision.

My father smiled and taught me to remember that what your eyes see may not be true.

He added that If you make a habit of *taking advantage of people, you will end up losing.
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The next day, my father again cooked 2 bowls of noodles: one bowl with an egg on top and the other bowl with no egg on top.

Again, he asked to choose the bowl I wanted

This time I felt smarter so I chose the bowl without any egg on top.

Hmmmmmm to my surprise, there was not even a single egg at the bottom of the bowl!

Again, my father smiled and said to me, My child, you must not always rely on experiences because sometimes, life can cheat you or play tricks on you.

Never be too annoyed or sad, with situations, *just treat the experience as learning a lesson experience that cannot be gotten from any textbooks.
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The third day, my father again cooked 2 bowls of noodles, one bowl with an egg on top and the other with no egg on top.

He asked me to choose the bowl I wanted

But this time, I told my father, Dad, you choose first, you are the head of the family and you contribute the most to the family.

My father was happy to and choose for me

He chose the bowl with one egg on top, but as I ate my bowl of noodles, to my surprise! There were two eggs at the bottom of the bowl.
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My father smiled at me with love in his eyes, he said my child, you must remember that when you think for the good of others, good things will always naturally happen to you.
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I always remember these 3 sentences of my father.

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It's summer—that amazing time of year when fresh produce abounds. I love that there's an abundance of fresh, delicious and healthy choices. Better yet: many of summer's fruits and vegetables are brimming with secret health benefits.

The thought of healthy eating probably runs through your mind a dozen times a day. Most of us lead lives where we've been inconspicuously sucked into a food routine and are desperately trying to claw our way out of it. Amidst a number of lifestyle problems to deal with, we tend to forget or ignore granny's simple remedy of eating fresh, seasonal produce.

What's so special about eating foods that are in season? They've got twice as much flavor, that extra crunch and are extremely high on vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. Summer bearings include a lot of green vegetables, melons, peaches, corn, mangoes, and other fresh and fragrant herbs. Local markets are at their best during summer, when fruits are abundant, and vegetables are as fresh as can be. Consuming foods that are not in the season may come with a risk of chemicals and preservatives that are applied to fruits and veggies to keep them fresh.

So here are the best dishes and items that you should try in summers to be healthy, hearty and hydrated.

MELONS

Summer's coolest, juiciest and healthiest foods are melons. You can use them in salads, desserts, smoothies, milkshakes, and even salsa. They're good for the stomach, propel weight loss and help prevent many common health problems such as cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, and common colds and flues. Staying hydrated keeps your memory sharp and your mood stable. It also helps keep your body cool during the hot summer months. The good news is that you don't just have to drink water. You can eat it, too: in addition to delivering skin-protecting lycopene, watermelon is 92 percent water. Another boon? Research shows that eating foods that are full of water helps keep you satisfied on fewer calories. (Interestingly enough, drinking water alongside foods doesn't have the same effect.)

CORN

Nothing says summer like fresh sweet corn. And did you know that two antioxidants—lutein and zeaxanthin—in corn may act like natural sunglasses, helping to form macular pigment that filters out some of the sun's damaging rays? It's true. The same antioxidants may also help lower your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration—the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60 (though much of the damage occurs decades earlier).

SALAD LEAVES

Amaranth leaves, rocket leaves, basil, and other summer herbs should be tossed in a salad bowl and topped off with a yogurt dressing to make a great summer salad. They create a powerhouse of nutrition and are a great way to lose weight. Bung in fruits, nuts, white meat, peppers, mint or coriander leaves to make a light and lovely meal.

JUICES

It is recommended to have a glass of ice-cold watermelon juice daily. Aam Panna is also a commonly made juice in summers. One glass of strained mint water with two drops of lemon works wonders. It acts as a liver cleanser, boosts your metabolism and helps those with low appetite. Drink Barley water and in case you find it bland, add a drop of lemon or honey for taste. Since barley water is rich in fiber, it prevents constipation and also helps in controlling your appetite. These juices help you replenish in summers and make you feel hydrated.

BERRIES

Fresh blueberries straight from the berry patch are a special treat! Turns out the antioxidants in them may help ward off muscle fatigue by mopping up the additional free radicals that muscles produce during exercise, according to recent research out of New Zealand. Drinking tart cherry juice can help you get a better night's sleep and reduce post-workout pain. But did you know that compounds in tart cherries may also help you slim down and get leaner? The anthocyanins in tart cherries activate a molecule that helps rev up fat burning and decrease fat storage. Not to be outdone, sweet cherries are loaded with potassium, a natural blood-pressure reducer. Plus, sweet cherries are rich in beta carotene, vitamin C, anthocyanins and quercetin, which may work together synergistically to fight cancer. Raspberries are a great source of fiber—some of it soluble in the form of pectin, which helps lower cholesterol.

TOMATOES

There's no question that sunscreen should be your first line of defense against the blazing summer sun. But eating tomatoes could give you a little extra protection: consuming more lycopene—the carotenoid that makes tomatoes red—may protect your skin from sunburn. In one study, participants who were exposed to UV light had almost 50 percent less skin reddening after they ate 2 1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste (or drank about 1 2/3 cups of carrot juice daily), in addition to their regular diet, for 10 to 12 weeks. Supplements, however, weren't as effective: in the same study, those who received a lycopene supplement or synthetic lycopene weren't significantly protected against sunburn.

ICED TEA/COFFEE

Sure, a tall glass of iced tea on a hot day is refreshing, but did you know it might also do your body good? Studies show if you drink tea regularly, you may lower your risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes, plus have healthier teeth and gums and stronger bones. How? Tea is rich in a class of antioxidants called flavonoids. Regardless of the variety—black, green, oolong, white or herbal—maximize the power of tea's flavonoids by drinking it freshly brewed. If you want to keep a batch of cold tea in your refrigerator, "add a little lemon juice," The citric acid and vitamin C in that squeeze of lemon—or lime, or orange—help preserve the flavonoids. Also drinking a single cup of coffee daily may lower your risk of developing skin cancer, decaf didn't seem to offer the same protection.

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Summer is here and here are some useful lifestyle tips you can follow to beat the summer heat.

1. Water is the best option to quench thirst.

It is a key ingredient in keeping the body cool. With high humidity levels, sweat will not evaporate quickly. This prevents the body from releasing heat in an efficient manner. This is why it is necessary to hydrate and drink water, even when you are not thirsty. Increase water intake regardless of your activity levels.

2. Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages, alcoholic beverages, and those high in sugar.

All these drinks contain preservatives, colors, and sugars. They are acidic in nature and act as diuretics. They cause loss of fluids through urine. Many soft drinks contain diluted phosphoric acid, which damages the inner lining of the digestive tract and, therefore, affects its functions. An excessive intake of soft drinks increases phosphorous levels in the blood. This separates calcium from the bones and moves it into the blood. This calcium displacement from the bones makes them porous and brittle. It also causes plaque on the teeth, kidney stones, arthritis and bone spur. Soft drinks also reduce mineral levels in the body to such an extent that enzymes are unable to function well, resulting in indigestion.

3. Do not drink very chilled liquids.

They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they make you cool for some time. Drinking really cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down.

4. Limit all strenuous activity. Avoid doing vigorous physical activities so that your perspiration level remains good and you don't get dehydrated.

5. Eat light, nutritious and non-fatty meals. This is important to note as the body needs a regular amount of calorie intake but in summers, these intakes should be in the form of light, nutritious and hydrating meals.

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6. Reduce intakes of heaty vegetables and fruits, like spinach, radish, hot peppers, onions, garlic, beetroot, pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mangoes (if you cannot resist mangoes, soak them overnight in water).

7. Minimize the intake of dried fruits. Increase the intake of fresh fruit. Dried fruits are mostly heaty which heats up the body so try eating fresh fruits which will increase the body water and sugar levels.

8. Use sabza (tulsi seeds) in your drinks -- this has a very cooling effect on the body.

9. Include lots of fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices, preferably without sugar, in your diet.

10. Drink lemon juice, coconut water, and thin buttermilk, to replenish the fluids that are lost in sweat.

11. Avoid sugary foods, especially molasses and other artificial sugar substances, and stick to natural sugars available from fruits and veggies.

12. Minimize the intake of hot, spicy foods and extremely salty foods. The body retains salt in the organic form found in fruits and veggies; the inorganic salt, meanwhile, is digested and needs to be thrown out of the body. And this is why you need to drink water!

13. Cut the intake of fried foods, like vadas, samosas, chips, bhajias, farsans, etc. Fat has a thermal effect.

14. Maintain good hygiene levels. This means that you should maintain proper hygiene, bath daily and properly so that the sweat and germs can be cleaned also you should apply talcum powder to avoid summer rashes.

Since the sultry heat of summer increases with each degree rise in the mercury, by rooting ourselves to nature's provision of healthful food choices we can experience the bloom of our health and vitality.

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