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Bheeshma Stava Raj After the Kurukshetra war, Bhishmapitamaha was lying on the Sharashayya (Bed of Arrows) exercising his option for "Ittcha Mrityu" (Death at will) and some more days were remaining for the appointed day of death when Pandavas under the leadership of eldest brother Yudhishtira arrived before him as advised by Krishna. The purpose of the visit was receiving the knowledge about Dharma and related subjects of governance and righteous life from Bhishma before his passing away. One of the several capsules of wisdom, this hymn is recited by Bhishma apparently to praise Krishna, but content goes beyond praise and is pregnant with the perception of Vishnu as the Universal Soul : Bhishma Stavaraja Stotram The Bhishma Stavaraja Stotram is a profound and sacred hymn from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, recited by Grandfather Bhishma to praise Lord Krishna. Context and Originx Source: Found in the Mahabharata (frequently associated with the Shanti/Anushasan Parva or para...

Friends From today*, five days we will briefly revisit five Stotras/stories from Mahabharata. They are : 1) Gajendra Moksha 2) Vishnu Sahasranamam 3) Bhagavad Gita 4) Anusmriti 5) Bhishma Stava Raj Incidentally, the fertile imagination of story tellers in Indian Mythology had reached a much higher level than the present AI can think of : Just by a curse, a Gandharva becomes an elephant, the elephant survives for a thousand years (in Mythology, this is an infinite period) and when cut into two pieces, for a moment gets back the original Gandharva body... Miracles can happen...Let's wait... M G Warrier *By oversight, this was not posted on Wednesday. Gajendra Moksha Stotra The Gajendra Stuti (or Gajendra Moksha Stotram) consists of profound, philosophical verses where Gajendra praises the formless, infinite, and supreme nature of Lord Vishnu. Key Verses and Meaning The Ultimate Source : Gajendra begins by addressing the Supreme Being as the primeval cause of the universe—t...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part VIII Friends For me, Vishnu Sahasranamam is a familiar hymn since 1952. That year I was admitted to Class V in Kadathanad Raja's High School, Purameri from where I passed SSLC in 1959. My stay during 1952-59 was inside the Udayapuram Shiva Temple where my father was the Pujari. Everyday, my father used to recite Vishnu Sahasranamam for the benefit of two Royal Families. He used to allow me to accompany him for listening to the recital to either or both the royal residences. Though the practice continued for 7 years, I didn't get the Stotra byheart. Even today, I depend on the book for recalling stanzas from the hymn. M G Warrier AA Obituary : Surya Krishnamurthy https://share.google/r5HHKcvQjrXbIwGPx Renowned cultural icon, theatre director, and Soorya Festival founder Soorya Krishnamoorthy passed away at the age of 78 on September 23, 2026, at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. I met Krishnamu...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part VII Obituary : Dr G Vijayaraghavan Dr G Vijayaraghavan (18 September 1942 – 20 September 2026) is an Indian cardiologist. He established two-dimensional echocardiography laboratory in India. He was the founder and vice-chairman of KIMS Healthcare, Thiruvananthapuram, and served as president of the Society for Continuing Medical Education and Research, Kerala. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to medical sciences. Dr Tiny Nair, Senior Cardiologist, Thiruvananthapuram put together his thoughts on his associate, senior and Guru on September 20, 2026 : "The phone call brought news sweeter than winning a lottery. I had secured a rank good enough to enter the MD Medicine programme at Government Medical College, Trivandrum. I walked into the department in my white coat, black stethoscope around my neck, carrying more than a hint of pride. The reception, howe...

Friends My father used to say, "As long as one has no major health issues, as evidenced by normal routines, good appetite and adequate normal sleep, one should consider oneself blessed" True. Any adverse variation in one of parameters will upset the other two. In the short piece(Speaking Tree) in ET yesterday, Narayani Ganesh analysed the causes for disturbed sleep and possible precautions we can try to improve the quality of our sleep. See A below. M G Warrier A When sleep eludes you Synopsis After an eventful day, many individuals find themselves wrestling with insomnia, leading to adverse health effects. Integrating deep breathing techniques into your nightly routine can be invaluable. By concentrating on your breath, you facilitate relaxation and alleviate concerns over the day’s events. A continuous sleep deficit not only hampers sound decision-making but also undermines overall health. When sleep eludes you - The Economic Times https://share.google/S165lNwEnhX...

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, September, 2026 Part VI Friends Upodghatham "Who is he(she)? **** You can find him( or her) in your office as your boss or colleague, in your neighborhood, in your own house or even in your arms. They have an unquenchable thirst for admiration, grandiosity and a near total blindness to how other people see them . They may use intimidation to control others and to protect their fragile self esteem. They treat a friendship or relationship like a one-way street dedicated entirely to their own ego, turning what should be a mutual bond into a constant drain on your emotional energy. Every conversation loops back to their achievements, their struggles, or their dramatic life updates, while successes of others are met with cool indifference. Dealing with them is like walking on eggshells and is an emotionally exhausting task and you need to carefully weigh every word and action to keep the peace." This quote is not a usua...