A collection of quotes of Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari Man does not value what he has, but once he loses something, he goes all out to get it back. How can you perceive what is real happiness unless you are ready to experience the opposite – that is pain and unhappiness. Any gift that comes free is not valued in this world. It is only on the blackboard of pain and suffering that you can write with the white, the story of true joy in life. Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari Below are few thoughts from Prabuddha Bharata Magazine April 2012 Editorial  Humankind has progressed stupendously through the discovery and application of many scientific principles. Unfortunately, humankind has still not learnt to fully apply these principles to solve problems related to the inner world. We are still, to a certain degree, the old savages we once were, and a little scratch unleashes that savagery. Ancient myths had the capacity to elevate human minds, while modern myths tend to degrade it. Beauty

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 20 November 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 3:21 PM on November 20. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:31 PM on November 21. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on November 20, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Krittika or Karthigai or Kartika nakshatra till 4:02 AM on November 20. Then onward it is Rohini nakshatra till 6:38 AM on November 21. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan)