The Story Of The South Indian Prince Bodhidharma Who Founded Shaolin Kung Fu

Born a prince in Pallava kingdom in South India to the king of Kanchipuram, Bodhidharma left kingdom at an early age to follow the Mahayana path and became a monk.

The youngest of three brothers, Bodhidharma was trained in breathing exercises as he was born with a breathing disorder. He was also trained in Dravidian warfare and self-defense techniques.

Bodhidharma studied Dhyana Buddhism and became the 28th patriarch of this religion. At the age of 22, Bodhidharma attained enlightenment and was sent to China as a messenger.

It was Gautama Buddha who taught Dhyana or meditation but it was after 100 years that Bodhidharma took meditation to China where it became Chan and spread to other countries like Indonesia, Japan and to the Far East where it became Zen . In Chan texts, Bodhidharma is referred as `The Blue-Eyed Barbarian'. His teachings and practice were based on meditation and Lankavatara Sutra.

Bodhidharma is also regarded as the founder of weaponless fighting art, which gave birth to modern day martial arts. Read on to know more.

Buddhbhadra or Ba Tuo was an Indian monk who went to China in 495 AD to teach Xiao Sheng Buddhism, a form of Buddhism. Emperor Shao Wen gave the monk some land at the foot of Shaoshi mountain and it was on this land that Ba Tuo founded the Shaolin Temple.

Bodhidharma crossed through Guangdong province and entered China while he was practising Da Sheng (Mahayana) Buddhism and was known as Da Mo. He was greeted by a large crowd who had heard about the famous Buddhist master and wanted to hear him speak. But he sat down to meditate for many hours. After completing his meditation, Bodhidharma rose and walked away without saying a word. This action of his had a profound effect on the crowd and this incident made Bodhidharma even more famous.

Emperor Wu ruled the southern kingdom of China and invited Bodhidharma to his palace. The emperor talked to Bodhidharma about Buddhism. The emperor was hoping to receive praise from Bodhidharma but his negative response enraged Wu who ordered Bodhidharma to leave and never return.

Bodhidharma smiled and left.

It was in Flower Rain Pavilion in Nanjing city that Shen Guang first saw Bodhidharma. Shen Guang was an army General who had killed several people in battle. He changed after realising that one day someone would kill him. So, he decided to become a Buddhist monk.

While delivering a speech, Shen saw Bodhidharma nodding his head to say yes. At times, he conveyed no through his head movement. It angered Shen Guang. He removed beads from his neck and flung at Bodhidharma.

The beads knocked out two front teeth of Bodhidharma. Instead of reacting, Bodhidharma smiled and walked away. Shen Guang was astonished at this reaction and started following Bodhidharma.

Shaolin monks invited Bodhidharma to stay at the temple but Bodhidharma did not reply and went to a cave on a mountain behind the Shaolin Temple and began meditating facing a wall in the cave. He meditated for nine long years as Shen Guang stayed outside the cave as a guard. Both Shen Guang and Shaolin monks would request Bodhidharma to teach them and stay at the temple but he never responded.

At the end of nine-year meditation, Shaolin monks made a special room, Bodhidharma Ting, for Bodhidharma and invited him again to stay at the temple. Bodhidharma did not respond but stood up and went to the room and began meditating again. Here too Shen Guang followed Bodhidharma and stood outside the room for another four years.

By the end of the fourth year, Shen Guang had been following Bodhidharma for thirteen years and had become very angry. He picked up a large block of snow and hurled inside Bodhidharma's room breaking his meditation. Shen Guang demanded to know when Bodhidharma would teach him to which the monk replied when red snow will fall from the sky.

Shen Guang cut off his left arm with his own sword and whirled the severed arm around. The blood from the arm froze in the cold and fell like red snow and hence Bodhidharma agreed to teach Shen Guang.

The Drum Mountain in front of the Shaolin Temple is flat on top. Each year Bodhidharma would dig a well with a monk's spade on the Drum Mountain and asked Shen Guang to use that water for all his needs. In first year, the water was bitter. In second year, the water was spicy, the third year water was sour and in the fourth year, the water was sweet. It made Shen Guang realise that water represents phases of life.

Without saying anything, Bodhidharma taught Shen Guang important lessons of mind-to-mind and heart-to-heart way of learning. This communication is called the 'action language' and is the foundation of Chan Buddhism that Bodhidharma taught at Shaolin temple.

Shen Guang was given the name Hui Ke and became the abbot of Shaolin Temple after Bodhidharma. The disciples and monks of the Shaolin Temple still greet each other using their right hand only to pay respect for the sacrifice Hui Ke made.

The Shaolin monks translated Buddhist scriptures from Sanskrit and Pali to Chinese to allow the common man to practice the religion. Since they bent over the desk to write the scriptures manually, it affected their health. As a cure, Bodhidharma taught them Hatha and Raja yoga, which were native to India. The exercises were designed to improve internal and external strength and were based on the movement of eighteen animals including the snake, deer, leopard and tiger.

Shaolin monks were trained to fight wild animals and bandits in the remote areas where the temple was built. The monks blended fighting techniques with the teachings of Bodhidharma.

Bodhidharma introduced boxing in monastery as a form of exercise for Shaolin monks. He initially taught the monks in the ancient Indian style of armless combat which mainly used punching and fist techniques called as Vajramusthi which the prince Bodhidharma had learned in India. This technique is the basis of Shaolin style of fist fighting - Chuan-fa (way of fist).

The ground rules of martial arts were laid down by Bodhidharma. He said it should never be used to hurt or injure needlessly. Bodhidharma's fighting techniques were formalised into a martial art style known as Lohan (Priest-Scholar) that contained 18 positions and hand movements and was the basis of Shaolin Arts and Chinese Temple Boxing.

The 18 positions were improvised and enhanced to 170 by two Shaolin monks, Ch'ueh Yuan and Li-shao and are the basis of Kung Fu which probably is the best known of all Asian unarmed martial arts.

Legends have it that tea bushes sprang from the ground where Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids while meditating so that they would never close again. It is believed that this is the main reason for tea being so important for meditation as it helps the meditator to stay awake.

The imaginations of Samurai warriors were stimulated with Bodhidharma's concept of spiritual, intellectual and physical enlightenment. They made Zen their way of life and Daruma (Dharma - name for Bodhidharma) for them was a legend.

Bodhidharma is a popular icon of Japanese culture, folklore, and politics. The Daruma doll with its wide open eyes and lack of legs (Bodhidharma's legs seemingly withered away because of his constant sitting position while meditating) which depicts Bodhidharma seated in meditation is one of the most popular talismans for good luck. The doll when knocked on its side, pops back up to its upright position symbolising perseverance in life (nana korobi ya oki - falling seven times and rising the eight-time).

Ambassador Song Yun of northern Wei is said to have seen Bodhidharma three years after his death, walking with a shoe in his hand at the Pamir Heights. When the ambassador asked where he was going, Bodhidharma replied, "I am going home". And when Song Yun asked why he is holding his shoe, Bodhidharma said, "You will know when you reach the Shaolin monastery. Don't mention that you saw me or you will meet with disaster".

After returning to the palace Song Yun told the emperor of the encounter he had with Bodhidharma and was sentenced to prison for lying as the emperor said that Bodhidharma was already dead and buried in a hill behind the Shaolin Temple. After this incident, the grave of Bodhidharma was exhumed and was found to contain only a single shoe. The monks said "Master has gone back home" and prostrated three times: "For nine years he had remained and nobody knew him; carrying a shoe in hand he went home quietly, without ceremony".

WATER IS THE GREAT MEDICINE

How often have you visited the doctor with a minor illness and been prescribed water? “Keep your fluids up and get plenty of rest.” It’s one of the most underestimated medicines, and it’s absolutely free! No health insurance needed, no hidden costs for prescriptions. What’s more, in our westernised modern world, we can rest assured our water is safe, accessible and drinkable, and can come from thousands of taps across the city we live in. But what is it that makes water the best medicine? How does it help us to keep healthy, and to get better when we are ill? We’ve got some great information about water and it’s endless benefits that will have you drinking a load of the good stuff from the moment you finish reading this post.

Water is the most essential nutrient

Our bodies are mainly water - around 60%-70% of an adult body is made up of it, so depriving yourself of the water you need will have a big impact in a short amount of time. We can last a few weeks without food, but with no water serious health implications will begin to show with the first couple of days, and it’s estimated a week is the longest any human could go without fluids. We do of course get some water from foods and other liquids, but water is the most effective way of getting your body the fluids it needs. That makes water an important, if not the most important, nutrient our body requires to survive.

Water can prevent sickness

We all know drinking water is good for you for many reasons, but perhaps the most vital role of water is to leave our body out the other end - the function of our kidneys in removing dangerous toxins from our body through our urine is impossible without adequate water supplies. Urea Nitrogen is the main toxin in our blood, created when proteins are broken down in the liver. The kidneys then remove the urea nitrogen from our blood and pass it through to be removed from the body through our urine. The key fact in this process however, is that urea nitrogen is water soluble. Without the water part, there can be a build of the toxin in our blood and in our kidneys, causing a lower immune system, illness and in some cases, kidney stones. With enough water, however, the kidneys are able to do their job in dissolving the harmful urea nitrogen sending it out the body.

Water can help sickness

Although it can’t categorically get rid of a virus or infection, water certainly aids and speeds up the process your body goes through in repairing itself when you do fall ill. Take for example a fever. Biologically speaking, a fever is triggered when your immune system detects a potential problem that needs to be removed. The thermostat in our brains, called the hypothalamus, allows overall body temperature to increase and helps us retain that heat. That heat then helps to get on top of the problem, stopping any bacteria or virus from reproducing and spreading as the conditions are too warm. Your body will also carry the heat away from your vital organs through the water in your blood, and send it out through your sweat glands, helping to protect you from the fever that’s being created by cooling you down where you don’t need to be warm. All this puts added strain on the rest of your body, so your metabolism can increase, your digestive system stops working effectively, and sometimes your muscles shake or you lose control of your limbs. The entire process requires much more water than normal, not only to replace sweat, but also to support all systems in your body which are now putting all their attention on fighting the bacteria or virus. If you were to stop drinking whilst battling a fever, you are at greater risk of dehydration, which will in turn make your body temperature too high and your fever much worse, requiring much more serious medical attention.

The moral of the story? Drink enough water. If you’re someone who doesn’t drink until you’re really thirsty, you’ll be amazed at how much better you’ll feel and look by simply prioritising keeping your fluids up throughout the day. Guidelines say around 2 litres of water a day is the target to aim for, which is around 8-10 glasses, but really the key is to sip on water or other non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day, to prevent ever feeling thirsty.

If you have a fever lasting longer than three days, or that rises above 103F, run your symptoms through Isabel and talk to a healthcare provider about your concerns.

The Nine Unknown Men of Ashoka , The Mysterious Secret Society

They are almost like what the Illuminati is to the Western world, but even more pervasive and mysterious.

 According to legend, this powerful secret society was founded by Emperor Ashoka of India in 273 BC after a bloody battle that took the lives of 100,000 men.

  It was said that after Ashoka conquered the region of Kalinga, which lay between what is now Calcutta and Madras, he looked at the massacre of all the men and was truly disturbed.

Instead of waging more wars, his priority became to integrate “rebellious” people into the society. He found that, especially in war,  intelligence, scientific and technological breakthroughs were often put to evil uses.

Therefore, during his reign, natural science, past and present, were vowed to secrecy.

This led to his creation of the Nine Unknown Men.

In his book, “Outline of World History,” H.G. Wells wrote:

“Among the tens of thousands of names of monarchs accumulated of the files of history, the name Ashoka shines almost alone, like a star.”

The function of the Nine Unknown Men was to preserve and develop the type of secret information that would be too dangerous in the hands of the unknowledgeable. Each of the Nine men was tasked with holding a specific special book of knowledge. Some of these books are even said to hold the secrets of anti-gravity and time travel.

In 1923, the world learned about the existence of these mysterious men through a book written by Talbot Mundy, “The Nine Unknown,” who was a member of the British police force in India for 25 years.

In his book, Mundy wrote that Ashoka’s society employed a synthetic language. Mundy also revealed that each of the nine members possessed a book that was constantly rewritten, updated and contained detailed accounts of a certain scientific subject.

1. The first book dealt with techniques of propaganda and psychological warfare.

“The most dangerous of all sciences is that of moulding mass opinion, because it would enable anyone to govern the whole world,” according to Mundy.

2. The second book discussed physiology and explains how to kill a person simply by touching him or her, known as the “the touch of death,” simply by the reversal of a nerve impulse.

It is said that the martial art of Judo is a result of “leakages” from the second book.

3. The third volume focused on microbiology and biotechnology.

4. The fourth dealt with alchemy and transmutation of metals.

According to another legend, in times of severe drought, temples and religious relief organizations received large quantities of gold from “a secret source.”

5. The fifth book contained a study of all means of communication, terrestrial and extraterrestrial. Alluding then that the Nine Unknown Men were aware of alien presence.

6. The sixth book focused on the secrets of gravitation and actual instructions on how to make the ancient Vedic vimana, (like vaiminika shastra on aerospace technology).

7. The seventh contained cosmogony and matters of the universe.

8. The eighth dealt with light including the speed and how to use it as a weapon.

9. The ninth, and final book, discussed sociology. It included rules for the evolution of societies and the means of foretelling their decline.

The number of the Unknown Men is always nine, and their undisguised contacts with the outside world are few and far between.

Much like secret groups such as the Illuminati, there are many rumors about their current and past members. The Unknown Men are apparently spread all over the world, with some of them allegedly holding very prominent positions.

The suspected members of the Nine Unknown include the influential 10th century Pope Sylvester II and Vikram Sarabhai, the scientist who created India’s budding space program.

Throughout ancient history of the world, the preservation of knowledge has been a major goal for secret societies such as this one. Ancient Egyptians, Tibetan monks, Mayan priests, Free Masons, Rosicrucians and many more did not share their knowledge with the outside world.

Knowledge was, and still is, their power.

COMMON DRUVA GRASS IS GREAT MEDICINE (DUBBHI) : ALSO USED IN HINDU WORSHIP

Known as durva grass or doob in Hindi, Bermuda grass is considered a sacred plant in India. It is religious for Hindus as they worship Lord Ganesha with durva grass. While this plant known as cynodon dactylon has been used as a traditional herb in ayurvedic medicine, the clinical properties of this grass makes it a popular natural aid for better health.

Durva grass is rich in calcium, phosphorus, fibre, potassium and protein which bestows a wide range of health benefits. Here are few reasons why this grass is far more healthy than your think –

It controls blood sugar levelsThe glycemic potential of durva grass has been proved by many research studies in the recent times. The grass extract showed significant hypoglycaemic effect in diabetes patients in addition to lowering the risk of various health complications associated with it. Read about 10 ways to control diabetes naturally

It enhances immune functionA healthy immune system is the key to maintain good health and prevent disease. Durva grass contains cdpf (cynodon dactylon protein fractions) which exert immunomodulatory activity that helps in optimizing the immune system. The antiviral and anti-microbial activity of durva grass aids in enhancing the immune health and fighting against various diseases. Read more about foods that can boost your immunity

It’s good for a woman’s overall health Durva grass is found to be effective in treatment of UTIs (urinary tract infections) that are common in women than in men. This grass provides good results for women suffering from piles and white vaginal discharge when taken in combination with yoghurt. It acts as a natural remedy for PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) and boosts production of prolactin hormone thereby adding in lactation.

It improves digestionDigestive and stomach complications are quite common in this day and age due to unhealthy eating and increased susceptibility to diseases. But with continuous use of durva grass, one can lower their risk of stomach ailments in addition to improving digestion and bowel movements and curing constipation. It acts as a natural detoxifier eliminating toxins from the body and also reduces acidity. Read more about how wrong food combinations can lead to indigestion and gasIt relieves oral problemsDurva grass is packed with healthy nutrients called flavonoids that posses antiulcer activity thereby preventing against ulcers.

It helps in fighting against cold and also aids in reducing phlegm. This grass not only helps in treatment of bleeding gums but also combats bad odour (halitosis) from mouth.

It cures skin problems Being a potent anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent, durva grass is widely used in treatment of various skin problems like itching, skin rashes and eczema. Make a paste of this grass by mixing with turmeric powder and apply this paste externally on the skin to get rid of skin issues.

It is also used as a natural remedy to treat skin diseases like leprosy and scabies. Read about tips to manage common skin problems in teens

It purifies bloodDurva grass acts as a natural blood purifier and also helps in maintaining alkalinity of blood. It is very effective in curtailing loss of blood due to injury, nosebleed or excessive menstrual blood flow. It increases the production of red blood cells which in turn increases haemoglobin levels in the body and thus prevents from anaemia.

It boosts heart healthRegular intake of durva grass not only lowers your blood cholesterol level but also improves your cardiac function.

In addition to being good for your heart, it also acts as a powerful anti-arrhythmic agent.  Read more about Top 7 foods that can help bring down cholesterol

It keeps you activeDurva grass is loaded with myriad range of healthy nutrients that packs a powerful punch making you feel energetic and active. It acts as an effective natural remedy to treat insomniaand general fatigue. Consumption of this grass on a regular basis not only relieves stress but also cures nervous weakness thereby revitalizing your body and mind. Read about 10 amazing instant energy boosters you must try

Tip: Take few strands of durva grass and wash them properly with clean water. Make a fine paste by adding few drops of water. Mix a spoonful of this paste in a glass of warm water and drink to attain its health benefits.

Disclaimer: These are only home remedies and must not be used in place of medical advice.

THE MAN WHO SOLD TAJ MAHAL THRICE

     The life and crimes of a master criminal  Natwarlal

For more than five decades Natwarlal's name had become synonymous with cheating in the country. And so when the Uttar Pradesh Police nabbed the legendary criminal last month, the over 100 cases pending against him were reopened. But despite the voluminous police dossiers the master conman still remained a mysterious figure. To trace his hoary history of crime Principal Correspondent Raj Chengappa travelled to Varanasi, Patna and to Ravia Bangra, Natwarlal's village. His report:

It was a routine cross-check. The Varanasi police had sent word to the Patna Criminal Investigation Department (CID) asking for details about a certain Ambika Pandey, alias Shankar Lal, alias B.N. Mayur, who was involved in several cases of cheating in Uttar Pradesh and claimed antecedents in Bihar.

The file was marked to Bhola Prasad, deputy superintendent of police, CID. A bored Prasad flipped through it till he saw a snapshot of the offender. He instantly recognised him and sat up, excited. The person whom the Uttar Pradesh police had nabbed was no ordinary cheat. He was Mithilesh Kumar Srivastav, better known as Natwarlal.

Wanted in over 100 criminal cases in eight states and sentenced for an incredible 113 years by various courts, Natwarlal had made eight daring escapes from various jails and was the ultimate confidence trickster. He was last seen in 1979, when he audaciously escaped while being taken for a trial in Bombay and since then had been believed dead.

So when Arvind Jain, superintendent of police, Varanasi, received Prasad's message he was stunned. The man they had in the Cantonment police station lock-up seemed a harmless, pot-bellied old man - a far cry too from the dashing hero played by Amitabh Bachchan in Mr Natwarlal, based on his life. Only after intensive questioning did Srivastav reveal who he was and say proudly: "There are hundreds of thieves who posed as me. But I'm the real Natwarlal."

Immediately the security around him was tightened. Two armed constables were placed round-the-clock to guard his cell and a sub-inspector was asked to send hourly reports to Jain. Meanwhile, police-men fanned out to Allahabad, Patna, Lucknow and Ranchi to gather more information. They struck gold in Allahabad when they arrested three of his alleged accomplices. One of them had a printing press where Natwarlal had had forged bank drafts printed. The other two helped him dispose of his booty.

Even as the police spent hours questioning Natwarlal, reports of his recent escapades poured in. Although his recent jobs did not match his impressive past (in the last three months he had struck at four places, duping people of Rs 1.2 lakh in all) it was clear that Natwarlal was alive and coming. As J.P. Roy, Varanasi's bespectacled deputy inspector general of police, said: "We are trying to tie up the loose ends but every day more cases are coming to light. The master forger and conman has been up to his old tricks."

Natwarlal's modus operandi has hardly changed from his heyday. Only the yarn he spins has been updated. Three months ago, dressed in a spotless white shirt and trousers, he posed as D.N. Tiwari, personal assistant to the Union Finance Minister N.D.Tiwari and went to a watch dealer in New Delhi's busy Connaught Place. He told the proprietor, Surendra Sharma, that the Congress(I) Parliamentary Party was having an important meeting in which the members were to be presented watches.

The next day he came back in a chauffeur-driven car and told Sharma to pack 93 watches and send an employee with him to North Block, where he would issue a bank draft. At North Block, the old man strode in confidently, asking Sharma's employee to wait outside. He soon returned with an authentic looking draft for Rs 32,829 and took the watches. Two days later Sharma's bank reported that the draft was a forged one.

He used the trick with variations in different cities. To a watch dealer in Varanasi he presented himself as Ambika Pandey, purchase officer of the district judge, looking for watches to present to the employees. He made off with 80 watches worth Rs 25,000, again by presenting a forged draft. A Shajahanpur watch dealer was stung for 48 watches.

And in Kanpur, a watch dealer in the busy Sadar Bazar even bribed him with a VIP suitcase, while parting with 83 watches. But he tried the trick once too often. Last month when he approached a Gorakhpur watch dealer with the same story, the alert owner called the police, who arrested him.

The police then discovered that last year, Natwarlal was doing the rounds of jewellers, taking even larger sums. To Raja Jewellers in Delhi he was personal assistant to the then Union finance minister V.P. Singh. He told them that Singh wanted to purchase jewellery for his son's wedding. He selected some expensive-necklaces and took one of the shop owners in his car to North Block. He brought out a forged draft worth Rs 82,000 and decamped with the jewellery.

But it was clear that age was finally catching up on the master criminal. The Natwarlal that the police had in custody seemed a shadow of his former exuberant self. In his heyday, he jet-setted across the country, planned elaborate deals, acted big and conned people out of huge sums of money. But now, at a doddering 73, Natwarlal concentrates on smaller jobs. And it was apparent he was slipping. He tried the watch trick so many times that police believe he was desperate for money.

When they nabbed him he wore a sloppy shirt and trousers, and they could find none of his other belongings. He seemed frail and constantly complained of dizzy spells. He limped badly and his face was etched with lines of tiredness. He spoke several languages fluently and his command of English was good. But his voice quavered, he tended to ramble on and his mind constantly wandered. His lack of concentration could have been because of the week-long police interrogation that gave him little rest.

Yet, he still boasts that he can lift money at will and seems totally unrepentant. He portrays himself as a modern day Robin Hood, claiming he robbed only from "rich capitalists" and distributed the money to the poor, lie talks of a constant communication with God and seems to believe that he is on some divine mission.

It is only when talking about his past escapades that his eyes light up mischievously. And when he chuckles, flashes of the old Natwarlal are evident. It would be foolish to underestimate him. His eyes always remain watchful. His addiction to crime seems as strong as ever.

With a hoary history of crime spanning five decades and sentenced for an incredible 113 years by various state courts, Natwarlal was the ultimate confidence trickster.

The police are unconvinced about his poor-old-man act and believe this might be just another of his games. In custody he was cooperative and readily admitted to crimes. He said: "I don't want to be tortured so I'll tell them what they want. But I know that what I say in custody cannot be used against me in court."

Nevertheless, the police are now finally making an attempt to piece together Natwarlal's incredibly hoary history of crime, spanning five decades. With the master conman striking in several states, the Varanasi police were confronted with mounting problems. His files with the Lucknow CID had been washed away in floods and there is nothing left of the man after 1956. The Bihar police case history ends with Natwarlal being only 44. Other states have some more details but despite the voluminous dossiers, Natwarlal still remains a shadowy figure.

The police have still no idea where he has stayed in the eight years that he was out of jail. They do not know where he has stashed away the huge sums he had made or who his numerous accomplices were. They know little of his family life too. He claims that his wife and only son died some years ago.

But that seems to be a bluff because his wife, Lalitha, is said to be living somewhere in north Bihar and his only daughter (not son as he claims), is married and lives abroad. After questioning him for more than 12 hours, Jain said: "He is remarkably clever. I don't believe that he was a pauper, as he claims to be. Or the stuff about distributing his money to the poor and having no vices. We need to probe more intensively into his past."

So despite having spent more than 20 years in jail and being nabbed by as many as 10 state police departments, the life and crimes of Natwarlal still remains hazy. And over the years, myths about his daring deeds have mixed with facts, making it even more difficult to piece his criminal history together. As S.K. Saxena, a deputy inspector general of police, CID, Patna says: "He seems to believe in national integration, striking at every state. And as a conman he is unmatched in the annals of Indian crime."

The older of two sons of a rich zamindar in Ravia Bangra in north Bihar (the late President Dr Rajendra Prasad's village is located a kilometre away), Natwarlal's early life seemed innocuous. The village folk remember him as an average student. Says Maheswar Prasad, 72, who was his class-mate in middle school: "He seemed more interested in playing football and chess than in studies."

Mithilesh or Natwarlal is said to have first discovered his prodigious ability to forge when his neighbour, Sahay, sent him to deposit his bank drafts. Mithilesh discovered he could forge Sahay's signature and withdraw money regularly from the account. The game was up when Sahay discovered that his account was overdrawn by Rs 1,000. Mithilesh Kumar fled to Calcutta, where he enrolled as a student for a bachelor of commerce degree. Simultaneously he worked as a broker in the stock-market. He tried to set up a cloth business in the Burrabazaar area, but failed and took up work as a casual broker.

In 1937, he first came to the notice of the Calcutta Police, when he was arrested for the theft of nine tonnes of iron. The iron joints were lying on Metcalfe Street. Using forged documents, Natwarlal pretended that the iron belonged to him and had them sold to a dealer. The police caught up with him and he was convicted for six months rigorous imprisonment. His jail term didn't deter him.

Then began a little-known activity of Natwarlal, which the police called "prostitute poisoning". The police alleged that he visited prostitutes regularly and doped them with spurious liquor before decamping with their jewellery and money. He was arrested when a prostitute identified him. But she mysteriously committed suicide a week before the trial.

Finding "prostitute poisoning" a dangerous game, Mithilesh Kumar went back to conning people. Several factors helped him. Since his father was once a station master, he knew the flaws in the mammoth railway freight movement. His claim of having a commerce degree and a stint as a stock broker gave him an intimate knowledge of the banking rules. And his ability to forge any document or signature helped him pull off the con jobs.

He started by making small heists. He would stroll into the railway freight office and check out the goods waiting to be lifted. He would then issue bogus release orders and cheques to the railway authorities and vanish with the goods. Among the items he lifted were a harmonium valued at Rs 135, a Benz engine, and a box of screws worth Rs 1,000.

In the '40s, Mithilesh Kumar, cashing in on the shortage of textile goods, moved into the big time. It was then that he earned his name Natwarlal. He posed as a purchase officer to the textile commissioner in Bombay. With an associate, a Gujarati named Natwarlal, they approached manufacturers who were keen to get out-of-turn allotments of cotton.

The two would take large advances, issue false railway release certificates and ask dealers to collect the goods from the Azamgarh station. When the dealers arrived at the station, there were no goods waiting for them. While Mithilesh was caught, his ally Natwarlal escaped. But the police thought he was Natwarlal. The name stuck and soon became synonymous with cheating in the country.

The '50s and '60s saw Natwarlal moving rapidly across the country, conning jewellers, bankers and traders. He planned his strikes meticulously. No minor detail was ignored. Every document was brilliantly forged. The house he hired, his lavish life-style, the contacts he maintained all were designed to win the confidence of his victims. He was wanted in seven different states under 30 aliases.

One of his best-known stings was in Darbhanga in Bihar in the '50s. He gained the confidence of a manager in the Punjab National Bank by posing as a big businessman. He would book one bag of pulses or rice to be sent by freight to Calcutta by the railways. On the railway receipt he changed one bag to 100 or more and obtained advances from the bank on these receipts. He rapidly built up such advances, honouring only a few of them, and even got their Patna branch to advance money. When the total reached Rs 6.5 lakh he abruptly closed the account and vanished.

But Natwarlal was not the kind to keep his ill-gotten wealth a secret. He drove one day to his native village with three cars, wearing princely clothes and a perfume that, as one villager said, "smelt for miles around". He set up a pandal, got some cooks to prepare a grand meal and entertained the whole village. He even distributed Rs 100 each to the poor folk of the village and then vanished.

In fact even now his village thinks he has done nothing to defame them. Banke Biharee Prasad, 76, who had known Natwarlal from his early days, said: "He did not commit violence. He has not harmed anyone, he robbed only the rich. He was a twisted genius. In fact, we say that Bihar has produced three famous people: Rajendra Prasad, Jayaprakash Narayan and Natwarlal."

But his crimes finally started catching up with him. The Darbhanga court put him behind bars for 17 years and fined him Rs 2 lakh. The Singhbhum court sentenced him to 19 years of rigorous imprisonment. A Patna judge sentenced him to live years. And soon, in Bihar alone, he faced 14 convictions and sentences running to over 100 years. But Natwarlal has served hardly 20 years of his various sentences, making daring escapes on most occasions.

His 1957 escape from the Kanpur jail is rated to be one of the most famous jail-breaks in the world. Natwarlal had a sub-inspector's dress smuggled into his cell. He got his cell guards to open the door by handing over an attache case filled with money and he walked out wearing the sub-inspector's uniform.

Thinking he was a police officer, the guards at the gate saluted him and let him out. He got into a car and drove away with his accomplice. On the way the car broke down but, unfazed, Natwarlal stopped a hearse and headed towards Kanpur, where he disappeared. He had the final laugh too: when the jailors opened the attache case they found it to be full of newspapers, instead of money.

From 1977 onwards he was lodged in the Indore jail pending trial - probably his longest ever stint in jail. Finally in February 1980 the Indore sessions judge sentenced him to 26 years of rigorous imprisonment for duping a bank of Rs 4.5 lakh in 1956. He was then sent to Bombay, to be tried for the 30-odd cases the Maharashtra Police had against him.

It was while he was in police custody that he faked a kidney ailment. On the way to the doctor he got the constable to take him to a five-star hotel on the pretext of getting some money. There he disappeared and only came to the limelight again when he was caught last month.

Apart from being tried by various Uttar Pradesh courts for his more recent offences. Natwarlal is still on the wanted list of over seven other states. His pending jail sentences would also mean that he would be confined to a prison cell for the next 20 years.

But for a man who once boasted that no jail could keep him for long, the police don't underestimate his prowess. And Natwarlal is still capable of making one of his great escapes.

The man him self still brims with confidence about his abilities: "Leave me free for an hour and I'll get thousands and thousands of rupees from the same street where I took money. And the people would give it to me willingly." And judging from his past. Natwarlal is certainly not coming himself.

No such disease that does not cure it, from cough cold to cancer

gavyam pavitram ca rasayanam ca pathyam ca hrdyam balam buddhi syata

aayuh pradam rakt vikar hari tridosh hridrog vishapaham syata

Meaning: Cow urine panchgavya is great elixir, proper diet, pleasing to heart, giver of mental and physical strength, enhances longevity. It balances bile, mucous and airs. Remover of heart diseases and effect of poison.

Today many AIDS patients are taking cow urine therapy. People who were suffering with migraine and headache for the past 15 years have recovered within six months of taking this therapy. Whether it is the question of relieving tension or improving the memory power. In the past few years the Cow Urine Treatment and Research Center, Indore has treated one and half lakhs of people. Out of the total patients 85 to 90 percent were patients of constipation there is an old saying that if the stomach is clean half of the diseases get cured automatically. The patient taking cow urine therapy says that he is enjoying sound health and passing bowels easily within one month of this therapy.

Cow urine has amazing germicidal power to kill varieties of germs. All germ generated diseases are thus destroyed.

According to Ayurveda the cause of all diseases is the imbalance in three faults (tri-dosas) i.e. mucous, bile and air. Cow urine balances the tri-dosas, thus diseases are cured.

Cow urine corrects functioning of liver. So, liver makes healthy pure blood. It gives disease resistance power to the body.

There are some micro nutrients in our body, which give life strength. These micro nutrients are flushed out through urine. Therefore gradually ageing steps in our body. Cow urine has all elements, which compensate for deficiency of nutrients in our body, which are required for healthy life. Thus Cow urine stops ageing process. So it is called an elixir and also life giving.

Cow urine contains many minerals especially Copper, gold salts, etc. It compensates for bodily mineral deficiency. Presence of gold salts protects body against diseases.

Mental tension hurts nervous system. Cow urine is called medhya and hradya, which means it, gives strength to brain and heart. Thus cow urine protects heart and brain from damages caused by mental tension and protects these organs from disorders and diseases.

Excessive use of any medicine leaves some residue in our body. This residue causes diseases. Cow urine destroys the poisonous effects of residues and makes body disease free.

Electric currents (rays) which are present in the environment keep our body healthy. These rays in form of extremely small currents enter our body through Copper in our body. We get Copper from cow urine. To attract these electric waves is quality of Copper. Thus we become healthy.

By acting against the voice of soul (immoral & sinful action), the heart and mind become narrow minded. Due to this the functioning of body is effected and causes diseases. Cow urine provides mode of goodness. Thus helps us to perform correct activities by mind. Thus protects from diseases.

In scriptures some diseases are said to be due to sinful actions performed in previous lives which we have to bear. Ganga resides in cow urine. Ganga is destroyer of sins, thus cow urine destroys such previous sins and so diseases are cured.

The diseases caused by entrance of ghosts in body are cured by intake of cow urine. The Master of ghosts is Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva holds Ganga on his head. Ganga is in cow urine also. Thus by taking cow urine, the ghosts get to see Ganga over their master’s head. So they are calmed and become peaceful. So they do not trouble the body. Thus, diseases caused by entrance of ghosts are also destroyed.

By regularly taking cow urine before sickness, we get so much immunity that any attack of diseases is repulsed.

Cow urine being miraculous poison destroyer, destroys the disease caused by poison (Toxin). Extremely dangerous chemicals are purified by cow urine. Cow urine provides immunity power by increasing resistance power against diseases in human body. It is anti toxin.

“Sarve rogaah hi mandagnau” All diseases begin with mandagni (Low fire i.e. digestive capacity). If fire is strong, diseases won’t occur. Cow urine keeps the fire strong.

How to use Gomutra?

Gomutra can be used in the following ways as a spiritual healing remedy.

Direct Application:

Directly applying concentrated Gomutra on an affected body part. Drinking a few cc of Gomutra is also recommended as a means for spiritual healing.

Diluting it in water:

After putting a few cc of Gomutra in water, it can be sprinkled around the house to spiritually purify the premises. Alternatively, after adding a small amount of Gomutra in a bucketful of water, it can be used to have a bath. Below is a subtle diagram of the mechanism of action ofGomutra when used in bath water. It has been drawn by Mrs. Yoya Vallee, a seeker with advanced sixth sense of vision, and has been checked by His Holiness Dr. Jayant Athavale.

Table – Chemical contents of cow urine and cure of diseases as per them. Yes Cow Urine (Gomutra) Benefits are there. Check the science behind this with given below table.

S. No.  Name of chemical       Effect of chemical on diseases

1          Nitrogen N2 ,NH2       Removes blood abnormalities and toxins, Natural stimulant of urinary track, activates kidneys and it is diuretic.

2          Sulphur S         Supports motion in large intestines. Cleanses blood.

3          Ammonia NH3            Stabilise bile, mucous and air of body. Stabilises blood formation.

4          Copper Cu       Controls built up of unwanted fats

5          Iron Fe Maintains balance and helps in production of red blood cells & haemoglobin. Stabilises working power.

6          Urea CO(NH2)2          Removes blood abnormalities and toxins, Natural stimulant of urinary track, activates kidneys and it is diuretic.

7          Uric Acid C5H4N4O3 Removes heart swelling or inflammation. It is diuretic therefore destroys toxins.

8          Phosphate P     Helps in removing stones from urinary track.

9          Sodium Na       Purifies blood. Antacid

10        Potassium K     Cures hereditary rheumatism. Increases appetite. Removes muscular weakness and laziness.

11        Manganese Mn            Germicidal, stops growth of germs, protects decay due to gangrene.

12        Carbolic Acid HCOOH            Germicidal, stops growth of germs and decay due to gangrene.

13        Calcium Ca      Blood purifier, bone stregthener, germicidal, ?? Rakta skandak ??

14        Salt NaCl         Sanyas vishamta ?? decreases acidic contents of blood, germicidal

15        Vitamins A,B,C,D,E    Vitamin B is active ingredient for energetic life and saves from nervousness and thirst, strengthens bones and reproductive ingredient for energetic life and saves from nervousness and thirst, strengthens bones and reproductive power.

16        Other Minerals Increase immunity

17        Lactose C6H12O6       Gives satisfaction. Strengthens Mouth, strengths heart, removes thirst and nervousness.

18        Enzymes          Make healthy digestive juices, increase immunity.

19        Water (H2O)    It is life giver. Maintains fluidity of blood, maintains body temperature.

20        Hipuric Acid CgNgNox           Removes toxins through urine.

21        Creatinin C4HgN2O2  Germicidal.

22        Aurum Hydroxide AuOH        It is germicidal and increases immunity power. It is highly antibiotic and anti-toxic

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In addition to Ayurveda, in Modern Medical Science, it has been provided to its Health Benefits in the research done on Gumutra (cow urine). In the public study of the US National Institute of Health, AYUSH Department of the Government of India and the International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gumutra (cow urine) has been described as beneficial for many serias and general diseases. What is Expert and Practitioner?

HOD of Healthy Section Department of Uttarakhand  Ayurvedic University, Haridwar, says that the use of cow urine in Ayurveda is done for the treatment of many diseases, for many years researching gamututra and cure many patients through gaumutra, Jans Kau Urin Therapy The doctor of health clinic says that the cow urine is like a medicine in itself. If some other herbs are mixed together then its effect increases manifold.

Keep in mind what matters - use the healthy cow's cow urine. Do not be cow pregnant, old or sick, before using gamututra, filter it well with several  layers of fabric.

Constipation - Take two teaspoons of cow urine and a spoonful of nuts in half a cup of lukewarm water and constipation is removed.

Gas - Drink two teaspoons of Gumutra (cow urine) , half lemon juice and pinch salt in half a cup of lukewarm water and mix it with salt.

Tummy Trouble - Drink half a cup of water and drink 2 teaspoons gumutra (cow urine), a spoonful of sugars and pinch of salt and drink regularly.

Heart Disease - 1 teaspoon of Amla (gooseberry) , Arjun and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Powder  together with 2 teaspoons Gumutra in half cup of water.

Kidney - Drink 1 teaspoon Amla (gooseberry), Kuthali  and Shatavari (asparagus racemosus)powder with 2 teaspoons Gumutra in half cup of water.

Lever Problem - Leaves stay healthy due to taking 1 teaspoon amla, Kalmegh and Saundh together in 3 teaspoons gumutra, morning and evening.

Toothache - Rubbing 2 teaspoons of Gumutra in half a cup of lukewarm water can help in toothache and pyoria.

Pain in the ear - after boiling a gum root, after having a little lukewarm, putting 2 drops in the ear gives relief from ear pain

Skin Problems - Massage of Gumutra and bathing Gumutra in water helps in itching and skin diseases.

Cold - cold - Half a cup of lukewarm water, it is useful to take 2 spoons of Gumututra and pinch filled with flame filled with flame.