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Random Reading : June 16, 2026 Making Memories : How we remember...And how not to forget By Beth Weinhouse* in Reader's Digest (September, 2023, US/October 2023, India) *Beth Weinhouse, MS, has been a working journalist for almost four decades, beginning her career as an editor at magazines such as Ladies’ Home Journal, Self, Conceive, Parenting, Physicians’ Life, Reader’s Digest, and Prevention. The article covers some important aspects about memory and its relationship with our physical health. In the first part, the role of Exercise, Diet, Sleep and activities as memory boosters is explained. Then, certain medical conditions which adversely impact memory and the side effects of drugs, alcohol, stress etc on memory are discussed. The article concludes with some tips to delay memory loss. https://share.google/5upaBd34IuZmGdnMn M G Warrier

Harinamakeerthanam Harinamakeerthanam was written by Thunchathu Ezhuthachan and it comprises of 66 original verses in praise of Lord Vishnu. Written around 16th century the meaning of the word "Hari Nama Keerthanam" is the "Song of the Holy Names of Hari". Each stanza starts with a Malayalam alphabet from Stanza 14, after the initial prayer and the stanzas starting with the letters Hari:, Sree, Ga, Na, Pa, Tha, Ye, Na, Ma:. Stanzas 14 to 64(51) starts with letters A(അ) to Ksha(ക്ഷ), the traditional group of 51 Malayalam alphabets. Last two stanzas (65, 66) include phalashruti. The opening 2 stanzas copied below : Harinamakeerthanam English Lyrics Omkaramaya porul moonayi pirinju udane, Angaramayathinnu thaan thane sakshiyithu, Bodham varuthu vathinnu aalayi ninna, Paramacharya roopa,Hari Narayanaya Nama., 1 Onnayi ninneyiha randennu kandalavi, Yunadyi orindal batha mindavathalla mama, Pande kanakku varuvan nin krupa valikal, Undakayengaliha narayanaya nama., Pl...

This story tells us about the importance of mutual trust between a doctor and a patient despite the harsh environment. If the trust is lost, no doctor will take the risk to treat a rare disease (how severe it is). And without a faith on his physician, no patient will progress towards recovery. Healing begins when both patients and physicians develop this trust. Trust and faith.... 333 BCE. Alexander’s army was passing through Cicilia (Modern day Turkey). Alexander the Great decided to take a bath in the icy water of the river Cidnus (Now called ‘Berdan’). The following day he developed fever, and gradually it led to febrile convulsions. The royal physicians accompanying the king were very scared and reluctant to treat him as they knew the consequence of any glitch in the treatment could cost their life. A physician named Philip from Acarnania was bold enough and came forward to treat Alexander. He prepared a medicinal draught for the seriously ill king. When Alexander was about to dr...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, June 4, 2026 A Random Reading Responses Responses to Random Reading 2/2026(June 3, 2026) 1 Dr T V Gopalakrishnan ExRBI : "Unfortunately, all these words with indepth meaning remain in books, sometimes in speeches as quotes, and are seldom put into practice to enhance the quality of life. After some time, even this can vanish, and living will be guided by something else more connected with materialism, technology and evolving AI. Chaos and confusion are the present order and tough times are ahead for upcoming generations." My response : True 🙏 I'm sharing what I write for my satisfaction and as part of regular exercise. One or two people like my daughter's cousin Deepa in London may read and the torch will remain burning Thanks & Regards" 2 Vathsala Jayaraman : "Dear Shri Warrier I have this book with me for the past ten years gifted to me by my son. I have read it many number of times. Hi...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, May, 2026 Part III (May 17, 2026) Music : https://youtu.be/ZdhRbHt_IYo?si=VU-w4Ie-0IuInCWI A True Story Bye to Orion He was born on April 28, 2009 but when he arrived on November 8, 2009, he was so tiny and would fit within my palm. Despite his size, he occupied a lot of space in the hearts of all our family members besides his things spread everywhere inside our home. Adorable with his mischievous look, jumping out of joy when we come into our home as though he is seeing us after a long time, wagging his tail vigorously, and sometimes running from one end of the home to the other end at a lightening speed, he created such an impact in our hearts. Our routines changed to get back home within 3-4 hours whenever we go out to ensure we see him as quickly as possible. He loves all kinds of food and demands timely feeding and wanted all of us to spend more time with him regularly. He used to get one toy every 15 days as anything...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, May, 2026 Part II (May 10, 2026) Friends As you are experiencing, Collage is changing. Rather experimenting. I've discontinued the pattern we followed during the pandemic. Then we were trying to share reader's contributions/responses. As the time I devote to bring out Collage, even as a weekly bulletin is limited, I'm just keeping the torch burning 🙏 Regards M G Warrier Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy : "I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means - except by getting off his back." (As per BrainyQuote) A Good Morning Thought for today : The above excerpt is from "Unposted Letter" by mahatria Ra. The book was gifted to me by our Dentist Dr Naman Hiralal Vora. When I gave a copy of my book suggesting he may place it in the bookshelf in his lobby, he gave this book ...