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చాక్షుషోపనిషద్ (చక్షుష్మతీ విద్యా)

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  అస్యాః చాక్షుషీవిద్యాయాః అహిర్బుధ్న్య ఋషిః । గాయత్రీ ఛందః । సూర్యో దేవతా । చక్షురోగనివృత్తయే జపే వినియోగః । ఓం చక్షుశ్చక్షుశ్చక్షుః తేజః స్థిరో భవ । మాం పాహి పాహి । త్వరితం చక్షురోగాన్ శమయ శమయ । మమ జాతరూపం తేజో దర్శయ దర్శయ । యథాహం అంధో న స్యాం తథా కల్పయ కల్పయ । కల్యాణం కురు కురు । యాని మమ పూర్వజన్మోపార్జితాని చక్షుః ప్రతిరోధక దుష్కృతాని సర్వాణి నిర్మూలయ నిర్మూలయ । ఓం నమః చక్షుస్తేజోదాత్రే దివ్యాయ భాస్కరాయ । ఓం నమః కరుణాకరాయాఽమృతాయ । ఓం నమః సూర్యాయ । ఓం నమో భగవతే సూర్యాయాక్షితేజసే నమః । ఖేచరాయ నమః । మహతే నమః । రజసే నమః । తమసే నమః । అసతో మా సద్గమయ । తమసో మా జ్యోతిర్గమయ । మృత్యోర్మా అమృతం గమయ । ఉష్ణో భగవాన్ శుచిరూపః । హంసో భగవాన్ శుచిరప్రతిరూపః । య ఇమాం చక్షుష్మతీం విద్యాం బ్రాహ్మణో నిత్యమధీతే న తస్య అక్షిరోగో భవతి । న తస్య కులే అంధో భవతి । అష్టౌ బ్రాహ్మణాన్ గ్రాహయిత్వా విద్యాసిద్ధిర్భవతి । విశ్వరూపం ఘృణినం జాతవేదసం హిరణ్మయం పురుషం జ్యోతీరూపం తపంతం సహస్రరశ్మిః శతధావర్తమానః । పురః ప్రజానాముదయత్యేష సూర్యః । ఓం నమో భగవతే ఆదిత్యాయ అక్షితేజసే అహో వాహిని వాహిని స్వాహా । [ ఓం న...

The Importance of Food Safety

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  The Importance of Food Safety Food safety is a critical aspect of public health that ensures the food we consume is free from harmful contaminants and safe for consumption. It involves the handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illnesses. Ensuring food safety is essential as it directly impacts the health and well-being of individuals, particularly vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Unsafe food can lead to a range of health issues, from mild stomach discomfort to severe conditions like food poisoning and even death. Therefore, maintaining high standards of food safety is vital for a healthy society. Causes and Prevention of Food Contamination Food can become contaminated through various means, including physical, chemical, and biological factors. Physical contamination involves foreign objects like hair, glass, or metal fragments. Chemical contamination can occur through pesticide...

The Importance of Improvising and Customizing Traditional Knowledge-Based Natural Methods to Control the Menace of Pests

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  Pests, ranging from tiny insects to larger rodents, are an ever-present threat in various spheres of human life. These unwelcome invaders can wreak havoc on agriculture by destroying crops, contaminate food supplies, and spread diseases, leading to severe health implications. In residential areas, they can cause structural damage, leading to costly repairs. In the industrial and commercial sectors, pests can tarnish reputations and result in significant financial losses. The impact of pests is profound and far-reaching, necessitating effective control measures. Throughout history, humans have waged a continuous battle against pests. From early agricultural societies that relied on manual methods to the development of chemical pesticides in the 20th century, our strategies have evolved significantly. Traditional methods included crop rotation, the use of natural predators, and botanical repellents. These methods were often effective and sustainable but required extensive knowled...

Technology and Education

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  Technology has revolutionized education, particularly for underprivileged communities, by making learning accessible and inclusive. Here are some ways technology bridges the gap in education:  1. Access to Quality Content With the widespread penetration of the internet and the availability of devices, quality educational content is now accessible to thousands of children from underprivileged communities. Platforms like Khan Academy, Coursera, and YouTube offer free lessons, tutorials, and educational videos, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn from the best resources available, irrespective of their financial background.  2. Interactive Learning Platforms Technology enables children to interact with their peers and subject experts through various easily accessible platforms like social media, online forums, and educational apps. This interaction not only enhances their learning experience but also allows them to build a network of supportive a...