2.2 Five precepts, Five Precepts By Buddha, By Venrable Sheel Ratna Maha Thero, Mumbai, India,

Five Precepts, The Five Precepts (Pali: pañca-sīla; Sanskrit: pañca-śīla)[1] constitute the basic Buddhist code of ethics, undertaken by lay followers of the Buddha Gautama in the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. The Five Precepts are commitments to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and intoxication. Undertaking the five precepts is part of both lay Buddhist initiation and regular lay Buddhist devotional practices. They are not formulated as imperatives, but as training rules that laypeople undertake voluntarily to facilitate practice. The following are the five precepts (pañca-sikkhāpada)[3] or five virtues (pañca-sīla) rendered in English and Pali: 1. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking life. Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. 2. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking what is not given. Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. 3. I undertake the training rule to abstain from sexual misconduct. Kāmesu micchācāra veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. 4. I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech. Musāvāda veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. 5. I undertake the training rule to abstain from fermented drink that causes heedlessness. Surā-meraya-majja-pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi. In [undertaking the five precepts], he gives freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom from oppression to limitless numbers of beings. In giving freedom from danger, freedom from animosity, freedom ...



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Birthday Gifts Ideas For Your Girl Friends

Finding birthday gifts for your loved ones could be an onerous task as you have go on hunting the choicest gift for them and make sure that they like it as well. We are always struck in locating an appropriate gift for our loved ones. Here are a few gift ideas for all men, to find the perfect gift for their beloveds.

Well, to start with, nothing is more romantic than a bunch of choicest flowers for your girl friend. It might sound like a Victorian era romance, but to tell you the truth, most females fancy the idea of being wooed by a bunch of flowers, flavoured with all the love and romance, that can set the pulses on and rekindle the love in the eyes of your sweetheart. A surprise delivery at 12 midnight would surely sweep her from her feet.

A gold or diamond ring could also serve as a perfect gift item for your beloved, as that too indicates the pinnacle of love that you both have for each other. And if you put that in her wine glass and let her reveal it herself could be another trick which would mesmerise her, and you could propose her all over again in a much traditional and customary fashion. Surely, your woman would be bamboozled by this kind of pampering.

A perfect candlelight dinner in dim and romantic restaurant with light music, followed by a couple dance is another clichéd yet the most tried and tested way to woo back your sweetheart. If you thought that these methods are obsolete, redundant and are no more liked by girls, it would be a big mistake in being so much presumptuous. Because, deep inside, every girl dreams of being pampered in a traditional manner, in the same way as a fairly tale princess. She would be delighted to be treated in such a romantic fashion and surely, she would fall in love with you all over again!

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Anniversary Cards Express Your True Feelings For a Loved One

An anniversary is a celebration of every year that you spend with your spouse and it is natural that you would want to celebrate it with your loved ones around you. Each year consists of many ups and downs in everyone's lives and the anniversary marks another successful year of togetherness when the couple managed to stand by each other through thick and thin and made it through the year. Shared joys and sorrows contribute towards strengthening the bond between a couple and the anniversary marks a special date of their wedding, when they can formally show their love and care for each other. The most basic way of expressing your feeling to your spouse would be through an anniversary card to mark the occasion.

It is an interesting way to wish your spouse a happy anniversary at exactly twelve in the night with one of the carefully selected anniversary cards. It will not only be a thoughtful gesture on your part but for your partner and you it would also add that element of surprise in the relationship. The anniversary cards that are available in the gift shops have been created with much thought and brainstorming. A walk through a gift shop will acquaint you with a complete array of anniversary cards that range from the formal way of expressing your feelings to the light hearted and fun style of proclaiming your love. Depending on your plans for the day and the mood that you are in currently you could select any of the anniversary cards that express your true feelings.

Anniversary cards are also the ideal way for friends and relatives to convey their best wishes to the couple who has completed yet another anniversary. Even though it is the norm to present a gift people usually like to say their heartfelt wishes through the anniversary cards. The anniversary cards can range from sentimental messages to really funny ones and the card chosen depends on the person's relationship with the couple. The price of the anniversary cards also range from the inexpensive ones to the really pricey ones that are larger in size than the regular cards. The cards are usually preserved by the couple for years to come as a constant reminder of the happy times that they have spent together as one family. The birth of children also further strengthens the bond and it is indeed a matter of great pride when the children participate in celebrating the anniversary of their parents.

The anniversary parties gain prominence with the passage of time and are also allotted different names to signify the number of years which the man and woman have spent together as a couple. A silver jubilee would mean twenty five of togetherness while a golden jubilee celebrates fifty years. The anniversary cards are also occasion specific and have special messages for the number of years of marriage. The creatively written messages and the specially designed anniversary cards make a most thoughtful gift for the couple and have managed to add essence to the spirit of celebrating a happy occasion like an anniversary.

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Traditional Jewellery of India

Marriages in India are synonymous to jewellery. The traditional jewellery of India is what makes the Indian weddings so rich and unique in their own manner. There are exclusive designs and works which complete the traditional look of the jewellery. The traditional gold jewellery is passed on for generations and families hold jewellery made many decades ago. The different jewellery includes armlets, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, earrings, fingerings, toe rings, nose rings, anklets, pendants and waistbands.

Different regions and cultures follow their unique designs and works. The south is known for its extensive temple based large deigns, the north is known for its exclusive carved designs, the west is known for its mirrored and stoned works and the east is famous for its beaded work. Many trends are taken from the Middle East regions but the designing is unique.

Pair of toe rings is a symbol of a married girl. These toe rings are usually made of silver and can even be studded with a stone. There are different styles of nose rings worn by women of different cultures. In the north they were large nose rings, sometimes the nose rings are bigger than the bangles they wear. The larger nose ring denotes the wealth of the husband. In the west nose rings are called nath, they are made of pearls and stones. Necklaces of traditional temple designs or the eminent kolhapuri sajh designs are sought after. North Indians cherish the traditional panchangal, which is a five ring connected gold jewellery for all the fingers in a hand. The waistband also known as kamarband is made out of gold or silver and is studded with precious stones. Earrings come in varied designs and types; there is the traditional long jhukams, which are long and bulky with detailed designing. The anklet is of two types; moveable and immovable. The flexible ones are made by joining rings of the metal, usually silver and the immovable ones are made like bangles with a gap to fit into the leg. The traditional Indian jewellery dates long back and is still famed for its design. These popular works are one of the sought after designs worldwide.

Many of the traditional designs are available only in certain places. Thus buying them online makes more sense. online jewellery shopping saves time and gets you the specific design you have longed for. There are different kinds of designing techniques. Some of them are Filigree, Meena and Kundan works. Filigree work involves minute designing; this work is mostly done on silver. Silver is carved into very thin wires and the design is made by molding the wires. Meena work involves filling the metallic design with different colours. This renowned design is famous from the Rajasthan. Kundan work is made out of precious stones and joined by gold or silver. This work is so famed that it is being made by oxidized metals and false stones and is a trendsetter since ages.

The benefits of online jewellery shopping not only limited to cost saving and time saving factors but it is also a convenient mode that carries different attractive offers and discounts that is quite important while shopping for a jewelry. Moreover, some sites on internet are selling jewelries for general public and for dealers that increases the choice for buyers to look out for best deal.

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History of Aromatherapy - China 2700 BC - East India 2000 BC - The Bible

China - 2700 BC - For the ancient Chinese there was little distinction between healing treatments for the mind and the body. Substances that nourished and promoted healing for the mind were also used for treating the body. The Chinese considered perfumes as medicine. The ancient herbal traditions practiced today, including acupuncture, began with the publication of The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine by Huang Ti. This ancient text primarily deals with the causes and treatment of disease.

Ayurveda East India - 2000 BC - Terra cotta distillation devices and perfume containers were found in the ancient Indus Valley (what is now primarily located in the countries of India and Pakistan) dating back to 3000 BC. The use of plant aromatics in the Indian culture was vast. Aromatic plants and oils were used in every aspect of their lives, including beauty treatments, perfumery, medicinal practices, cleansing and ritual bathing, and religious ceremonies.

In the ancient Indian tantric practices there were elaborate rituals of anointing the body with oils to seduce and arouse the passions. The Vedas, the most ancient sacred texts known, contained formulas for aromatics. The Rig Veda contained instructions for the uses of over 700 plants, including spikenard, myrrh, sandalwood, ginger, cinnamon, and coriander. The human was seen as part of nature and the preparation of medicinal plants was considered a sacred practice. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine practiced continuously since ancient times.

The Bible - Considered as, or more valuable than gold, plant aromatics were rare and highly prized in the ancient world. The Bible makes numerous references to the use of aromatic oils in both the New and Old Testaments. The ancient Hebrews valued plant aromatics for medicinal, perfume, and sacred religious practices. In the Bible Moses received an anointing oil formula for consecrating men into the priesthood which was practiced for generations. The formula included myrrh, cinnamon, frankincense, and olive oil. Mary Magdalene anointed her Master Jesus' feet with the rare and expensive Spikenard oil. The Phoenician merchants introduced aromatics from the Orient to the West, and helped establish large trading routes for plant aromatics.

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Grandmas on Target- 1

This film is in 3 parts, in all it is 24 minutes long. It is my final project in college. This film is essentially about the Dadis (Grand-mothers). They are two old women belonging to a village, Johri, district Baghpat, near Meerut city, Uttar Pradesh, India. They did not discover their gift until the age of 68 and 60. And that changed their lives and the people who came in touch with them forever. This film depicts a journey of womanhood and self-discovery. It talks about the need to prove oneself to the rest of the society and more importantly, to our own selves. It makes each of us reflect within and discover the Dadis inside. At the age of 68 and 60, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar started competitive shooting- Air-pistol 10 meters. This was possible as the villagers had started a small shooting range in the village. They accompanied their grand-daughters& after a few days, developed an interest. They were natural shooters & quickly acquired fame as 'Dadis'. They won many National & State level tournaments. A 24-minute documentary deals with their daily life and travails.



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Gift Giving Tradition in Japan

The process of giving gifts is a universal phenomenon but the way it is done varies around the world. It is particularly so in Japan where gift giving is a unique process complete with rules that need to be followed to ensure no one is offended. If you have any plan of going to Japan and staying there for some time, it is better to be acquainted with some of the gift-giving practices there.

Often, gifts are exchanged in Japan between colleagues on July 15 and January 1. So, if you go to Japan around those days on business, be prepared to bring and take home, many gifts.

In Japan, the emphasis is not on the gift itself but on the art of gift giving, so do not be worried about an expensive gift or an inexpensive one. It is more important to the Japanese that you gave a gift.

Always present a gift with both hands, never with one hand out front and another to the side or behind your back. Those gestures show lack of intimacy or sincerity.

If you have a personal gift for someone, you must give it in private and never in front of a group. It is considered offensive for you to give a gift to someone in a group setting, but not give a gift to someone of the same rank in the corporate structure.

Before you accept a gift, always politely refuse it once or twice.

If you are invited to a Japanese home, make sure to bring cake or candy and a bouquet of flowers, which always have to be in an uneven number, except nine.

Remember, if you get a gift from someone in Japan, you need to give a gift back to them to avoid offending them.

Some of the acceptable gifts to give in Japan include frozen steaks, cuff links and pen and pencil sets.

However, gifts to avoid giving at all costs are lilies as they are associated more often with funerals than anything else, white flowers and potted plants. There is a superstition in Japan that says potted plants encourage sickness in a business or household, so avoid them like the plague, no pun intended.

Other gifts to avoid include four or nine of anything, as these are considered unlucky numbers. Also avoid red Christmas cards. Red cards are often used to print funeral notices, so you will get the opposite effect you are looking for if you hand them out for Christmas.

Before going to any foreign country on business or for a personal trip, always make sure that you understand the customs of the area. If it is to Japan, yo should be particularly cautious. You may undo all the good work you have done merely by overlooking a few simple rules of behavior. It will be painful too as the worst thing you can do is offend someone without realizing it, as when you give or accept a gift.

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The Symbol of a Love Charming Rose

A rose is the flower of love and romance. A loving couple use to present and gift a rose flower to each other, with a reason or without any reason just to show and make feel the pure and true emotions of love. A charming rose attracts everyone by its charm and beauty especially, although, there are so many verities in colors of flower but the red rose has its unique and special charm.

Its dark red petals denotes the deep feeling of your love and light pink petals shows the freshness and tenderness of your relationship. Its sweet romantic fragrance rejuvenate the emotions and feeling of love in your heart and mind. Yes, its scientifically proved that the fragrance of rose generates some hormonal changes in the human body that seems some inputs to the brain's part which controls the feelings and emotions related to the love and affection.

Every flower, its color and fragrance have its own importance but rose flower is considered the king of floral world. In Indian traditions and culture these charming rose flowers have a foremost place, like they are used in temples for god, in wedding parties for decoration, as a hair accessories, decorating the rooms and party halls and places to create a magnetic and attractive effect in the atmosphere.

Rose flowers are used to make "Gulkand" in India which are used in "Pans' (Betel leaves), in flavored toffees and milk shakes, Its benefits are thoroughly explained in the ancient Indian 'Vedas". Rose flowers also have some medicinal uses and benefits, they are used to enhance beauty and glow. Now number of beauty products are available in the market like rose face pack, rose water, rose shade lipsticks and eye shadows etc.

Red charming rose is the symbol of love and affection whereas yellow rose symbolize the strength of friendship and white rose denotes the feeling of liking and peace. Red charming rose used to explain the beauty of any attractive and touching things and emotions. A charming rose flower gives the feeling of life when presented with a gift item. So, just send the charming rose to express your feelings silently in the most impressive way.

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Variety of Beads Used in Worship

People use a number of different beads when they are worshiping and these same beads can be given as gifts for a number of different occassions.

The rudraksha mala, which is also known as the pancha mukhi, is often thirty three inches in length, and each bead is around eight millimeters thick and are five faced. There is a total of one hundred and eight beads in the mala. The mala can be used for either japa or for wearing around the neck. Rudraksha malas have traditionally been used by Hindu and Buddhist followers for controlling stress, overall healing, meditation, and engendering positive changes.

For thousands of years in India, yogis have worn rudraksha malas to experience the deep tranquility and concentration, which are vital for meditation and control of mind and body. The seed of the rudraksha tree, which scientifically known as the elaeocarpus granitrus, holds a very special place in Hinduism, and is credited to possess mystical and divine properties. Necklaces made of rudraksha beads are considered auspicious as well as powerful, and are supposed to have profound astrological and health benefits. It is believed that one who wears rudraksha is untouched by sins, and is protected from all impious deeds or thoughts.

The tulasi japa mala is often fifty four inches in length and has smooth round beads. There is a total of one hundred and eight beads in the mala. The tulasi, which is often referred to as the sacred basil, is the most sacred wood used in Hindu worship. The wood is so sacred that it is considered to possess divinity itself. Malas made of tulasi wood are the most suitable for meditation and japa.

Vaishnavas, who are devotees of Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, and more, wear the sacred tulasi mala on their necks as a sign of their devotion to the Lord. Tulsi clears the aura and helps to balance vata and kapha doshas. Chanting mantras of Vishnu on a tulasi mala increases the spiritual power of one's prayer and devotion.

The sandalwood mala is often twenty five inches in length, while each bead is about eight millimeters thick. It also have one hundred eight beads. Wearing the sandalwood mala has a cooling effect on the mind and body. Sandalwood has traditionally been regarded as one of the purest substances and is valued for its cooling properties and its medicinal value too. It is believed to promote tranquility as an aid to meditation.

The sphatika mala is thirty five inches in length, with each bead being around nine millimeters thick. It also has one hundred eight beads. Wearing the sphatika mala has a cooling effect on the mind and body. The sphatika mala is also recommended for use when performing japa of Devi mantras.

The pearl mala is twenty two inches in length, with each bead being around seven millimeters thick. The beads are all superfine quality and naturally round with a bright white luster. Wearing the pearl mala has a cooling effect on the mind and body. The pearl mala is also recommended for use when performing japa of Devi mantras, particularly in Saraswati and Bala. Pearl is associated with various forms of the Goddess. It inspires creativity and brings wealth. Its effects are soothing and cooling and it is related planet is the Moon, and its related element is water.

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Importance of Dry Fruit Hampers For Rakhi Celebrations, This Raksha Bandhan

Indian festivals reflect the true spirit of rich Indian cultures and traditions. The unity with which people celebrate festivals and feelings that they nurture for one and all is what Indian culture means. There are many races, tribes and communities living in and around India and do follow their own peculiar trades and traditions. Therefore thousands of festivals celebrated every year in India and all have their own particular meaning and significance in its society. While all the festivals promote some common values such as harmony, well being and living life with joy and festivity, they all have very distinguished way of celebration and expressing gratitude towards natural and supernatural powers. Raksha Bandhan is one of the festivals which is celebrated in all parts of India by almost every group of people. This has so important a significance in Indian traditions that those who are living abroad also celebrate it with much interest.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival which strengthens the relations of brothers and sisters and keeps them associated for life, no matter where they live. It falls on the day Shravan Purnima (full-moon night) in month of August every year, which is due on 24th this year. Sisters tie a Rakhi thread on brothers wrist and brothers return Rakhi gifts to them with a lot of love and blessings. The festival provides a mean for sisters to seek support of their brothers if they need it. The ethical sentiments on the occasion encourage brothers to accept it as their duty to stand by her whenever she may need their support. The festival is celebrated with due ritual and enjoyed with delicious dishes, sweets.

Dry Fruits are very important offerings on festive occasions in India and are a must thing on the festive preparations. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters bring dry fruit packs with Rakhis for brothers. Sisters, if living abroad, send Rakhi with dry fruit to India for brothers. As it gets difficult to buy Rakhis with dry fruit in foreign countries, there are some online gift portals which come as a boon for these non resident Indians (NRIs). They place their orders online for Rakhi with dry fruit set, or dry fruit hampers and can send Rakhi to India, without much trouble.

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India - Festivals And Fashion

With the different customs and traditions present in India, festivals that celebrate religions and culture traits are aplenty. Naturally, one has to look his or her best for these festivals. The components of Indian fashion are mainly shararas, saris, choli-ghagra, and salwar suits. Clothing that have fused Indian and Western styles are also popular.

Regardless of caste or religion barriers, urban areas in India have people who love to have fun during these festivals. Shops and malls are decked with red and green items as Christmas draws near, even if there are relatively few Christians in the country. Winter collections and New Year sales are also a common feature of the holidays, although they are held much earlier. Fashion design is a healthy industry, with each year witnessing a new batch of brands and designers. Launching accessories and footwear is a relatively new concept, but one that the Indian people willingly embrace.

Raksha Bandhan heralds unique displays of materials and clothes available for everyone. Clothing geared to kids and the youth are interesting because of its fusion themes. This occasion is also a great time to give gifts, thus saris and dress materials are designed with blending patterns and embellishments.

Holi features cream and white shades. Dupatta with flowery embroidery and white odhinis are ideal for joining in with the festivities. Sankrath gives way to black or dark-hued clothes. Durga Puja and Navatri seasons are also very generous in giving way to various styles and trends. Fusion patterns can be seen in backless cholis, tank tops, and even in traditional bandhni made of cotton and silk. Men's wear are also designed with mirror-worked jackets and topis embellished with shells. Diwali features dazzling designs because it is a very festive season. The Id festivals feature pieces made with Kashmiri silks, as well as satin suits. Artisans and fashion designers are busy designing veils, burrga, and a wide variety of handkerchiefs, socks, and cotton gloves.

Aside from pop culture, seasons can also have a very large impact on the fashion industry. Fashion statements are made with expert blending of traditional and modern, creating outfits that are festive and unique.

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All-Star Gifts With the X Factor

First appearing on British television screens in December 2004, the X Factor is now a worldwide phenomenon, broadcast in a whole host of different countries including Australia, Colombia, Czech Republic, India and even Kazakhstan. Winners of the show receive recording contracts, in addition to extensive publicity, but that win is very much dependent upon their ability to demonstrate that they have that indefinable something known as the X Factor.

Amidst all of the rivalry and the contests between the show's participants, the programme has generated a number of controversies that have been played out in the UK's media and this year is no exception. Indeed, in the UK there are currently a number of allegations and stories splashed across the tabloid press, including the suggestion that Louis Walsh considers co-judge Dannii Minogue to be "cold and harsh"; all in relation to Dannii's vetoing of a song apparently! And there are even details about the split between Simon Cowell and his former partner Terri Seymour; apparently he was dumped via text message. And although it has also been alleged that Simon Cowell made a £5 million payment to his former partner, this has been denied. Shocking stuff!

And it has even been reported that the forthcoming performance by legendary pop group Take That, on an episode of the X Factor, will not actually be sung live. Although there had been plans to pass off the performance as a live one, this has now been rethought because of a desire to avoid a fake-television scandal. And in related news, it has been announced that Take That have plans to tour over the course of June and July next year, which is arguably one of the greatest Christmas Gifts possible for the band's many fans.

As if all this controversy was not enough, there are also allegations that singer Charlotte Church has hit out against Girls Aloud singer and Judge Cheryl Cole; apparently Charlotte Church doesn't think she can sing - (Sounds like she might benefit from a taster at a recording studio, especially as the gift event requires no pre-existing qualifications or experience.)

But when it comes to Christmas Gifts, are there any out there that have the necessary X Factor? If there were an X Factor dedicated to high quality and generally spectacular Christmas Gifts, what would win? Arguably, the final shortlist would have to include anything that is personalised. But, although Personalised Calendars, Personalised Diaries, and Personalised Champagne gifts all have the necessary star potential, when it comes to choosing one out of these three amazing Christmas Gifts as the winner, it could take a panel of three expert judges to make a final decision.

However, Personalised Diaries clearly have star potential. Created as A5-sized stunners, and featuring a new image every month that can be personalised with any possible name, Personalised Diaries can also be set to start on any month of the year; making them appropriate as far more than just Christmas Gifts.

Equally innovative, Personalised Calendars also have that all-important X Factor star quality. Much like their counterparts in the diary world, Personalised Calendars can be designed to begin on any month of the year, and each and every picture is personalised to feature the name of an individual's choice. And, as they also can be designed according to a whole host of different themes, they don't just make amazing Christmas Gifts; romance-themed calendars can make great Valentine's Day gifts, and Personalised Calendars with a baby theme make great gift ideas at any time of the year.

However, of all of the Christmas Gifts with the potential X Factor star quality, the clear winner has to be Personalised Champagne. Great for so many different occasions, not just as Christmas Gifts, Personalised Champagne combines beautiful presentation - after all, each and every bottle label is personalised in a thoroughly unique way - with top-quality champagne. After all, given that each and every bottle is created from a blend of Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, how could anyone resist?

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Amazing Online Valentine's Day Gifts

Most of the people want to give their valentine something special besides the traditional gifts like chocolate candies, flowers, and jewelry. To make this day special for your loved one, you need to become a bit careful and observant in the selection of a gift. Well, there are varieties available in the market for men and women both.

We can also get gifts online. There are websites devoted to gifts, together with fun ones. When you see items that you like you may go to an auction site like eBay and see if they have those items at bargain prices, which often times they do.

On this lovely occasion of Valentine's Day, express your love, care & respect to your dear valentine by sending online gifts to our loved ones with a magnificent range. There are exclusive and wide online collection of Valentine's day gifts like Romantic Gift Hampers for Him/her, Flowers, Jewelry, Apparel, Chocolates, Cakes and lot more unique gift ideas that would be most suitable for the special occasion of Valentine's Day.

No gift says "I love you" on Valentine's Day like a bouquet of roses. Thanks to their beauty and fragrance, red roses have long been a Valentine's Day symbol. The lovely combination of fresh-looking and fresh-cut red roses accented with white orchids is a perfect way to cherish the Valentine's Day.

If you know your love is true you can still find a great way to express that in a Valentine's Day gift. In fact gift giving on Valentine's Day is such a big industry that there are endless amounts of gifts that are especially made for this lovely day.

There are some ideas for online Valentine's Day gifts. One, a Kitchy Cornucopia of Valentine Fun, that is, if your Valentine is bored by heart-shaped boxes, look to Fred Flare for funky and vintage-inspired clothing, accessories, and home goods. Other one can be Personalized Sweetheart Lockets. A gift of jewelry is nice, but an engraved piece becomes unusual. Use a pet nickname, a simple monogram, or an old-fashioned and cute JM + ML. Three, Redenvelope is a gift-givers favorite site, as they are teeming with quality presents for everyone. The new twist on an old classic with the leather ID bracelet is a good idea. It features double strands of pink leather and an authentic silver identification plaque.

For guys, the boxer shorts that can be modified with a nickname are great. If you don't have a pet name for him, something along the lines of 'World's Best Lover' should make most men smile and if your sweetheart is far away, create a personalized online greeting card with your own photo that you upload.

Well, there are also varieties in last minute Valentine's Day gifts of desperation like stuffed animal, book of love poetry, heart-shaped cake or cupcakes and lots more. Even if your gift is acquired last minute, your thoughtfulness and generosity will be appreciated and the good feelings will last long past Valentine's Day.

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If Variety is the Spice of Life, a Variety of Experiences Should Help Spice Up Your Life

New experiences are an essential part of being alive. Without exposure to new things, we aren't really making the most out of life and all it has to offer. If we imagine what it would be like to have no new experiences, then we'd never try some of our most favourite foods, or learn new things. We wouldn't find ourselves introduced to new people and we wouldn't enjoy our jobs - indeed, we might not even have a job at all. So, given the clearly grim alternatives, it's clear that a rich life, filled with beautiful - and not so beautiful - experiences is clearly the more preferable way to live.

So when it comes to making the most of life, experience days are clearly the way to go. Ideal as birthday and Christmas gifts, experiences days can also be a great way to treat yourself to something new; and given that variety is the spice of life, why not take the time to try out an Indian cookery experience day?

Over the course of the event, you'll get to work with an intriguing and delicious selection of herbs and spices; covering all of the essential basic points of Indian cuisine, you'll be taught everything you need to know in order to create a truly delicious assortment of traditional dishes that will leave your mouth watering for more. Afterwards, you can give friends and family members some experience days of their own to remember, by whipping up some delicious dinner treats!

The cuisine of India is reported to be one of the world's most diverse, and it is certainly true that the region's food contains a dazzling array of herbs and spices, not to mention many different cooking techniques. Influenced by many factors, including religion and European cooking traditions, the cuisine of India contains many vegetarian dishes, in addition to dishes based upon meat.

While the importance of rice in Indian food is well-known, it may be surprising to learn that whole wheat flour and a number of different pulses are all staples; in addition to green gram, black gram and red lentils are also essential components of Indian dishes. Oils are also important, and while groundnut oil is preferred in northern and western India, this is not the case in other parts of the country. Eastern Indian reportedly prefers mustard oil, while the south tends to opt for coconut oil. Clarified butter is also a popular choice.

Of course, how you decide to eat the food depends very much your own individual culture, or preferences; so, although Indian food should traditionally be eaten with the fingers of the right hand, unless you wish to incorporate it into your own culinary experience days, feel free to carry on using whatever is familiar to you. However, if you do wish to integrate some of the regional customs into your own dining experience, why not trying eating dinner on either the floor, or using very low tables and cushions? Using a banana leaf instead of a plate is entirely optional, but certainly adds to the thrill.

However, if Indian cuisine isn't quite your thing, there are so many other experience days to choose from. Fans of nature may wish to try Dolphin Watching for Two, and for those who like something a little more exotic, how about learning to pole dance? And with the Pole Dancing Lesson for Two experience day, you can even try it with a friend. Although popularised by the entertainment offered in countless numbers of Gentlemen's Clubs around the world, pole dancing has a more artistic and non-erotic side, especially when practiced with Chinese poles. Pole dancing is also a fantastic way to keep fit, as many of its advanced moves require serious amounts of strength and endurance.

However, no matter how you chose to experience life, just make sure you make the most of every experience that you can. After all, where life is concerned, nobody gets out alive!

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Latch Tiffin Lunch Box - Eco Friendly Stainless Steel Food Containers

These are reusable and eco friendly stainless steel food containers by Happy Tiffin. This video displays the Latch Tiffin Lunch Box's functionality of each tier of each section. Happy Tiffin specializes in eco-friendly products that help sustain greener living for a healthier planet. Our containers are infinitely reusable, dishwasher safe, and free of harmful toxins. More than the ideal food container, Happy Tiffin containers are darn near a fashion statement with their sleek polished exterior and compact, easy carry design. Lightweight, spill-proof, and stackable, Happy Tiffin containers come in a variety of sizes. Use them for leftovers, picnics, camping, or as handy containers for any small items, such as sewing notions, office supplies, or fishing gear.



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Exclusive Valentines Day Gifts For That Special Someone

Dedicated to Saint Valentine and celebrated every year on the 14 of February, Valentines Day is a day to celebrate love. Though the day is dedicated to a saint, it never has been a religious holiday for reasons unknown. Dove, Cupid, and red roses are the popular symbols of Valentines Day.

The color red signifies love; hence it is of consequence to Valentine's Day, which is celebrated with much gusto across the globe. Valentines day gifts are exchanged between people in love, spouses, friends and family members who value each other's presence, more than anything else in the world.

With the influx of western culture, Valentines Day, celebrated with champagne or wine and a candle light dinner is gaining popularity in Asian countries like India, as well. For youngsters it is a day of fun and frolic at the campus. Buying expensive Valentines Day gifts may not be possible; hence they save up from their allowances to splurge on suitable gifts.

For adults however it is a reminder to take time out, for their loves ones. Valentines is not all about lovers, as is most often misconceived. Every relationship which is cherished, like friendship, mother daughter bond, love for father, and other significant familial relationships are celebrated. The celebration is incomplete without Valentines Day gifts which may vary from chocolates, roses, bouquets etc. A bunch of red roses is indispensable to the celebration. They are rightly known as Valentine roses.

Besides these, there is the Valentines Day cake which may be rich chocolate or exotic varieties like truffle, black forest and creamy pastries. Heart shaped cookies and chocolates sell like hot cakes during Valentine's week. There is no limit to what you can gift your valentine as creativity knows no boundary.

Gifts like curios, gold pendants, perfumes and electronics are also popular Valentines Day gifts. Specially designed Valentines Day candles, customized mugs, photo frames, and T-shirts make thoughtful gifts. Customized cakes are also totally in and a regular feature during Valentines Day celebrations.

You may procure gifts at a physical store or online mart. If you are separated by distances then for timely delivery, online marts are the best option. Send Valentines Day gifts to India, availing this benefit. They generally have a wide range of selection for gifts like cakes, Valentine flowers, chocolates, combos, apparel, electronics and other mementoes. And shopping online is definitely the easiest option.

So as the festival season is approaching, save up, to splurge on exquisite gifts for your beloved. Make sure to make the day really special by meticulous planning. Roses, chocolates and cakes spread the message of love with fragrance and aroma. Make sure to spread your message of love in the most special way you can.

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Relevance of Raksha Bandhan

India is a country of festivals. Among those festivals, one is the Raksha Bandhan which is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and joy.

Since ancient times this festival of thread is being celebrated in India. The term "Raksha Bandhan" is derived from two words;"Raksha", which means "to protect" and "Bandhan" which means"a relationship". Hence in other words this festival simply means the festival of a relationship between the brothers and the sisters in which the brothers take pledge to protect their sisters throughout their life.

In this festival sisters tie thread onto the hands of their brother in order to protect them from any evil spirits. In return the brothers take pledge to protect their sisters throughout their life.

Raksha Bandhan is also known as "Rakhi". Sisters wait for this festival eagerly to tie a thread onto the hands of their dear brothers and in return the sisters receive a gift from their loving brothers.

The brothers can choose from a variety of gifts to give to their sisters in return for that special thread which is tied onto their hands on this day. Chocolates are the most popular gift which the brothers normally give to their sisters but they can be teddies, flowers, jewelery, clothing, bracelet, make up box, rings etc depending on the giver's preferences.

In today's internet age, brothers and sisters living abroad can send rakhi and other gifts to each other without any difficulties with the help of online rakhi gift shops. Therefore, celebrate this festival of joy with your family and make this occasion a memorable one.

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Raksha Bandhan - Importance of Rakhi Celebrations For Indians Settled Overseas

I am a great lover of festivals. Joy, happiness and togetherness - I love the happy feelings and spirit they bring along. As people have scattered through out the world irrespective of their geographical boundaries, festivals are better know by communities than nations. Be it Holi or Dipawali of Hindus, Eed of Muslims, Baisakhi of Sikhs, or Christmas of Christians. They really bring a lot of pleasure to the people. There are very few festivals which are celebrated widely by almost all the communities. One of such festivals is Send Rakhi. Rakhi is celebrated by many of the communities all over India and abroad with a great sense of respect and commitment. This festival has very important social significance which makes it so much popular and unique.

I have many friends and relatives who have settled abroad this time. They do belong to different communities but they all celebrate Send Rakhi India with a great enthusiasm and traditional manner. Even my own sister has settled in California after her marriage. And it gets very difficult for her to come to India on Raksha Bandhan for the ritual, but it doesn't mean that she skips the festival and does nothing. In fact there has never been an incident when she has not followed the ritual in the very same manner as she used to do before her marriage. She still sends me Rakhis, sweets and even adds an amazing gift for me every year on Raksha Bandhan. Her parcel reaches me well before the due date.

I was really curious how she could manage all this, for the Rakhis that she sent me were really beautiful and best of the fashion here in India. Sweets were as delicious as we can expect them in India and everything would get delivered in perfect packing. She told me that she has been using online gift sites for this purpose. She has found a very good website which operates from Ahmedabad, hence everything is delivered here fresh and fine. She even send Rakhi to our cousin brothers in Surat, Mumbai and Pune, too. I was really surprised to see how technology has diminished the effect of distance and has made our lives comfortable. If you also want to send Rakhi India, online stores are always open, wherever you are.

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India Martial art - Kalaripayattu Part-02

Kalaripayattu - The Orient's treasure trove, a gift to the modern world and the mother of all martial arts. Legend traces the 3000-year-old art form to Sage Parasurama- the master of all martial art forms and credited to be the re-claimer of Kerala from the Arabian Sea. Kalaripayattu originated in ancient South India. Kung- fu, popularized by the monks of the Shoaling Temple traces its ancestry to Bodhi Dharma - an Indian Buddhist monk and Kalaripayattu master. Crafted in ancient South India drawing inspiration from the raw power and sinuous strength of the majestic animal forms - Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Wild Boar, Snake, and Crocodile ........ Kalaripayattu laid down the combat code of the Cholas, the Cheras and the Pandyas. Shrouded in deep mystery and mists of secrecy Kalaripayattu was taught by the masters in total isolation, away from prying eyes. Following the collapse of the princely states and the advent of free India - Kalaripayattu has lost its significance as a mortal combat code. In a Phoenix-like resurrection, Kalaripayattu is today emerging in a new avatar - an ancient art form - a source of inspiration for self-expression in dance forms - both traditional and contemporary, in theatre, in fitness and in movies too.



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Richard Hollis Brand New Start HD CD Promo Video

Once, every so often, the music industry is gifted with just pure, raw talent no gimmicks, no chase, just a vessel filled with a God given gift Ladies and gentleman, brothers and sisters, introducing - Richard Hollis. On his debut project, with True Light Music Ministries and True Light Recordings entitled "Brand New Start", Richard not only wrote all 13 songs, but also collaborated with some of the industry's biggest producers. From the title track and first released single "Brand New Start" to the soul- stirring "Jesus Saves", Hollis presents a blueprint for redemption, forgiveness and salvation for his listeners, but also delivers his own personal testimony. The music is powerful and the message is oh-so clear Are you ready for a Brand New Start?



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Jai Veeru - Happy Birthday Veeru

Its Veeru's birthday but he is not happy with Jai's gift! Classic funny animation jokes on Jai and Veeru from Sholay - Desimad style.



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Shahrukh Khan and Bachchans are a Family

Recently producer-director, Karan Johar celebrated his birthday and almost all the Bollywood biggies were invited to the party. However, one must have never thought that the Bachchans and King Khan could ever strike a cord of friendship. But they have now proved everyone wrong. At the party, when Karan struck up a conversation between SRK and Abhishek, they did not seem to mind at all. In fact, Abhishek and Gauri left the party together. Whats more to prove the budding friendship between the Khans and the Bachchans is that while leaving the party, Gauri sat in the front sate with Abhishek while their better halves shared the back-seat quite happily! Well, I m sure this new friendship between King Khan and the Bachchans must have been the best Birthday gift for Karan Johar. At least now he will be able to star all of them together in his films which he has been dying to for a long time!!



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