PICTURES WORTH LOOKING

Airport in the  Maldives is located on an artificial  island in the middle of  the Indian Ocean

Balloons  in Cappadocia 

The  border between Belgium and the Netherlands in  a cafe

In  the Chinese province of Shandong is a bridge across the Gulf of  Jiaozhou .

The  bridge length over 36 km is calculated for eight car lanes, and is  the longest sea bridge in the world.

Balcony of floor 103 in Chicago 

From  the outside it looks like this

In   north western Montana , USA .

The  water is so transparent that it seems that this is a  quite shallow lake. 

In fact, it’s very deep

Morning Glory; kind of  clouds observed in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern  Australia

Desert with  Phacelia (Scorpion Weed). Flowering once in several  years.

Dubai. The  view from the skyscraper Burj Khalifa. 

The height of buildings is 828m (163 floors).

And  this is the view down

Emerald  Lake  in the crater of an extinct volcano. Tongariro National  Park, 

 New Zealand

Paris  computer games store.

 In fact, the floor is absolutely  flat.

Haus  Rizzi ,  Germany 

Lost paradise  in the Indian Ocean . Isle of  Lamu.

Banpo  Bridge in Seoul, South Korea

This  is a unique geological phenomenon known as Danxia landform. 

These  phenomena can be observed in several places in China . 

This  example is located in Zhangye, Province of Gansu . 

The  colour is the result of an accumulation for millions of years of  

red sandstone and other rocks.

Lighthouse guard  in Mare , France must be one of the most

 courageous people on the  planet! 

Skyscraper-Crescent   Crescent Moon Tower ( Dubai )

Office of  Selgas Cano in Madrid

Gibraltar  Airport is  one of the most extraordinary

 airports around the  world,because it exist between two roads

These  trees grow in the forest near Gryfino , Poland .  

The cause of  the curvature is  unknown

`Modren WONDERS ...!

`Modren WONDERS ...!

UNBELIEVABLE....WONDERS...!!
 

 

THE MILLAU VIADUCT is part of the new E11 expressway connecting Paris and Barcelona and features the highest bridge piers ever constructed. The tallest is 240 meters high and the overall height will be an impressive 336 meters, making this the highest bridge in the world.

First Air Conditioned Bus Station-Dubai!!  

World's Fastest Elevator Installed In World's Tallest Building 

Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp announced the installation of the world's fastest passenger elevator just exactly where it is needed in Taipei 101, the world's tallest building. The elevator runs at a top speed of 1,010 meters per minute when ascending (600 meters per minute on the way down), which works out to 60.6 kilometers per hour.

The Elevator can go from the 5th floor to the 89th floor in 39 seconds. The world's fastest elevator offers the following new technologies:

The world's first pressure control system, which adjusts the atmospheric pressure inside a car by using suction and discharge blowers, preventing those riding inside the car experiencing 'ear popping'
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The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens

The World's First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens
15th April marks the day that the first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. It will sit five meters below the waves of the Indian Ocean surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear acrylic offering diners 270-degrees of panoramic underwater views.

'We have used aquarium technology to put diners face-to-face with the stunning underwater environment of the Maldives', says Carsten Schieck, General Manager of Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa. 'Our guests always comment on being blown away by the color, clarity, and beauty of the underwater world in the Maldives, so it seemed the perfect idea to build a restaurant where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to enjoy the views - without ever getting their feet wet.'

Created by MJ Murphy Ltd, a design consultancy based in New Zealand , Ithaa's distinctive feature is the use of curved transparent acrylic walls and roof, similar to those used in aquarium attractions. 'The fact that the entire restaurant except for the floor is made of clear acrylic makes this unique in the world,' continues Schieck, 'We are currently planting a coral garden on the reef to add to the spectacular views of the rays, sharks and many colorful fish that live around the area.

Sanskrit Shlokas that every Hindu need preserve and know what it means

Sanskrit Shlokas that every Hindu need preserve and know what it means

Hindu scriptures are written mostly in Sanskrit language. Compilation of Sanskrit words is known as ‘Shloka‘. Bhagwad-Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharat, Rugved, Yajurved are some of the examples of Hindu scriptures written in form of Shlokas. Among all written Shlokas, some are regularly recited by Hindus. I’ve put my efforts here to gather most popular Shlokas that we chant or recite in our daily lives. Some we chanted during our school days as prayers, some are morning Shlokas. Some are dedicated to Gods. At end I’ve also given Namavali (various names) of Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha. This is a kind of article that every Hindu should preserve and forward to like-minded.

OM
It’s believed that OM is the powerful mantra to worship GOD.
Strinking the temple’s bell generates OM sound, the same tune we chant OM,
Closing our eyes, taking deep breath and saying OM till all the air is exhausted.
We present all our prayers requests wishes through OM.
SHLOKAS

Shanti Mantra – Om Sahana Vavatu
Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu
Sahaveeryam Karavavahai
Tejas Vinavati Tamastuma vidhwishavahai
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
Translation:
May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us.
May we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the scriptures).
May our study be brilliant. May we not argue with each other. Om peace, peace,  peace.
Ganesha Shlokams
Shuklambara Dharam Vishnum
Shashivarnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet
Sarva Vignopa Santaye
Translation:
Lord Vigneshwara, who wears a white garment, who is all pervading, who has a bright complexion (like a full moon), who has four hands (representing all power), who has an ever-smiling face, upon that deity I meditate, for the removal of all obstacles.
*
Sri Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Koti-soorya samaprabha
Nirvighnam kuru me Deva
Sarva-karyeshu Sarvadaa
Translation:
O, Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendor is equal to millions of Suns, please bless me to that I do not face any obstacles in my endeavors


Guru Shlokam
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheshvarah
Guru Shakshat Param Brahma
Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah
Translation:
Know The Guru To Be Brahma Himself. He Is Vishnu.
He Is Also Shiva. Know Him To Be The Supreme Brahman, And Offer Thy Adoration Unto That Peerless Guru.
Saraswathi Shlokams
Saraswathi Namastubhyam
Varade Kamarupini
Vidyarambam Karishyami
Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada
Translation:
O Goddess Saraswathi; salutations to you, the giver of boons, the one who fulfills desires.
I shall begin my studies. May there always be accomplishment for me.
Vishnu Shlokam
Shanta Karam Bhujaga Shayanam
Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gagana Sadrsham
Megha Varnam Shubhangam
Lakshmi Kantam Kamala Nayanam
Yogibhir Dhyana Gamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhava Bhaya Haram
Sarva Lokaiaka Natham
Translation:
I adore Vishnu, the embodiment of Peace, who sleeps on the serpent,
Whose naval is the lotus of the Universe
Who is the Lord of the Gods, who is the support of the Universe, Who is in the form of Space (the Omnipresent)
Whose color resembles that of clouds, Whose body is auspicious
Who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses
Who is attainable by Yogis through meditation
Who is the destroyer of the fear of birth and death
And who is the One Lord of all the Worlds
Maha-Mrityumjaya Shlokam
Om Trayambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urva-rukamiva Bhandhanaat
Mrityor-mukshiya ma amritat
Om Klim Nama Shivaya
Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi
Translation:
We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva), Who is fragrant and Who nourishes all beings;
may He liberate me from death, for the sake of Immortality, even as the cucmber is severed from its bondage of the vine.  Om Peace, Peace, Peace
Navagraha Shlokam
Om Namah Sooryaya Chandraya Mangalaya Budhaya Cha
Guru Shukra Shanibhyascha Raahave Ketave Namo Namaha
Translation:
My Salutations to Soorya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars) and Budha (Mercury).
I also salute Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn) as well as Rahu and Ketu.
Devi/Durga Shlokam
Sarva-mangala-mangalye Shive Sarvaartha-sadhake
Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayani Namostute
Translation:
The one who is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious (sarvamangalamangalye), the consort of Siva (Sive),
who is the means of accomplishing all desires sarvarthasadhake), who is the refuge of all (saranye),
the three eyed one(tryambake),the fair complexioned one(Gouri), Salutations to you, Narayani(narayani namostute).
Annapoorna Shlokam
Annapoorne Sada poorne, Shankara Pranavallabhe
Gyana Vairagya Sidyartham, Bhikshaam Dehi cha Parvati
Mata cha Parvati Devi, Pita Devo Maheswarah
Baandava Shiva Bhaktyascha, Svadeso Bhuvanatrayam
Translation:
O Annapurna, Who art ever full, the beloved life-force of Lord Sankara (Shive, O’ Parvathi – grant me alms that I be firmly established in Knowledge and Renunciation.
Mother is shakti, father is shiva, relatives are the devotees of shiva and own country is all the three worlds
Lakshmi Shlokam
Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Translation:
Salutations again and again to the Devi who abides in all beings in the form of good fortune.
Hanuman shlokams
Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam
Nir Bhayatvam Arogata
Ajatyam Vak Patutvam Cha
Hanumat Smaranat Bhavet
Manoj-avam Maruti Tulya Vegam
Jitendriyam Bhudhi-mataam Varishtam
Vaataatmajam Vaanara-yoota-mukhyam
Sri Ramadootam Sharanam Prapadye OR Sri Ramadootam Shirasaa Namami
Translation:
I surrender to Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, whose speed is as swift as the mind and as swift as the wind,
who has controlled his sense organs and is the most intelligent among the intelligent ones; who is the son of Vayu and the chief of the monkey tribe.
Prabhata shlokam (Morning Shloka)
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi
Kara Mule Saraswathi
Kara Madhye Tu Govindah
Prabate Kara Darshanam
Translation:
On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi; on the base of your fingers is Goddess Sarasvati;
in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda. In this manner, look at your palm
Other shlokas
Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir
Brahmagnau Braahmanaa Hutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
Brahma Karma Samadhina
Translation:
Any means of offering is Brahman, the oblation is Brahman, the fire in which the offering is made is Brahman, and the one who offers is Brahman. Such a person who abides in Brahman indeed gains Brahman
Namochcharan
Asato Ma Sadgamaya
Tamaso Ma Jyotir gamaya
Mrityorma Amritam gamaya
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
Translation:
Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real; from darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge); from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitless liberation)
 *
Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva
Tvameva Bandhuscha Sakha Tvameva
Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva
Tvameva Sarvam mama Deva Deva
Translation:
O Supreme Lord (deva-dev, Master of all demigods), You are our mother, father, brother, and friend.
You are the knowledge and You are the only wealth. You are our everything.
*
Kaayenavaacha Manasendriyerva
Budhyadmanava Prakrite Swabhavat
Karomi Yadyat Sakalam Parasmai
Narayanayeti Samarpayami
Translation:
Unto Lord Narayana, I dedicate all the acts that I perform with my body, speech, mind, senses and
intellect that are born of deliberation and natural tendencies.
Devi shlokams
Maanikya-veenam Upalaalayanteem
Madaalasaam Manjula-vagvilaasaam
Maahendra-neela-dyuti Komalaangeem
Maatanga-kanyaam Manasaa-smaraami
Translation:
She who plays a Veena* of emerald,
She who is tired with activity,
She who can talk honeyed words,
She who is beautiful,
She who is the daughter of Matanga*,
She who is pretty beyond compare,
I meditate on Thee.

*Veena- a musical instrument
*Matanga- A sage of ancient times
Chaturbhuje Chandra-kalavathamse
Kuchonathe Kumkuma-raga-shone
Pundreshu Pashaankusha Pushpabaana Haste
Namaste Jagatega Mataha
Translation:
Oh, you with the four arms, wearing the digit of the moon,
With raised breasts, whost face is the color of kumkum,
Holding the bow of sugar cane, the pasa, the ankusa and the five flower arrows
I bow down to you, who are the One Mother of the Universe
NAMAAVALI (Different names)
LORD GANESHA
Om  sumukaaya   namah
Om   ekadantaaya   namah
Om   kapilaaya  namah
Om   gajakarnakaaya   namah
Om   lambodaraaya   namah
Om  vikataaya   namah
Om  vignarajaaya   namah
Om  ganaati  paaya  namah
Om  dhoomra ketave  namah
Om  gana dhyakshaaya namah
Om  phala chandraaya namah
Om   vakrathundaaya  namah
Om   skanda poorvajaya  namah
Om   soorpa karnaaya  namah
Om  he rambhaaya   namah
Om  gajananaaya   namah
Om  sri mahagnapataye  namah
Om shanthi shanthi shanthihi
LORD VISHNU
Om   achutaaya  namah
Om   ananthaaya  namah
Om   govindaaya   namah
Om   kesavaaya  namah
Om   trivikramaaya  namah
Om   narayanaaya   namah
Om   vamanaaya  namah
Om   madhavaaya   namah
Om   sreedharaaya   namah
Om   hrishikesaaya  namah
Om   vishnave  namah
Om   padmanabhaaya  namah
Om   madhusoodanaaya  namah
Om   damodharaaya  namah
Om  sri haraaya    namah
Om shanthi shanthi shantihi

What about the Gayatri Mantra? It’s the oldest, most sacred one!
oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tat savitur vareṇyaṃ
bhargo devasya dhīmahi
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt
Translation
Let us adore the supremacy of that Divine Sun, the Godhead, who illuminates all, who recreates all, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, whom we invoke to direct our understanding aright in our progress towards his holy seat.
And how ’bout my favorite
Aum Asato mā sad gamaya
Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya
Mṛtyormā amṛtam gamaya
From ignorance, lead me to truth;
From darkness, lead me to light;
From death, lead me to immortality
Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28

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