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15 Fascinating Stories from Ramayana for Kids
One of the greatest Indian epics, the Ramayana was written by the famous sage Valmiki. This famous Hindu scripture was composed in a poetic form in Sanskrit. The Ramayana is a tale of the triumph of good over evil, where Lord Rama fought and killed the demon king Ravana to rescue his wife, Sita. The epic is filled with lessons about Hindu culture and also helps us understand the true meaning of love, devotion, courage, and bravery.
Short Stories From Ramayana for Children
The original epic is written in Sanskrit, and it may be difficult for your kid to understand it. However, if you want your little one to get a sneak peek into the legendary epic, here are few short stories for kids from the epic Ramayana.
1. Why is Hanuman Called Bajrangbali?
The ever-curious Hanuman once saw Sita adorning her forehead with vermilion. Hanuman asked, “Sita Mata, why are putting vermillion on your forehead?” Sita was amused by the curiosity of Hanuman and answered, “I apply it to ensure the long life of Lord Rama.” Listening to this, Hanuman smeared his whole body with vermillion. Lord Rama was so amused that he burst into laughter. He called Hanuman close to him, and said, “I am amazed by your love and devotion towards me, and from now on, people will also know you as Bajrangbali.” "Bajrang" in the word Bajrangbali means orange.
2. The Story of Lord Rama’s Sister Shanta
Apart from his three brothers, Rama also had a sister. Not many people know about this, and it is also believed that all four sons of King Dashrath were not told about the existence of their sister Shanta. Shanta was the oldest child of King Dashrath and Queen Kaushalya. Queen Kaushalya had an older sister, named Vershini, who did not have any children of her own. So, during one of her visits to her younger sister Kaushalya, Vershini asked for Kaushalya’s child. King Dashrath agreed to give his daughter Shanta to Vershini.
3. The Story of Hanuman Receiving Sita’s Pearl Necklace
After coming back victorious from the battle, Rama was rewarding everyone who helped him in the battle. When he asked Hanuman what he wanted as a gift, Hanuman refused to take anything. Watching this exchange, Sita gave Hanuman her pearl necklace. Hanuman accepted the gift, and he started breaking each pearl with his teeth. Astonished, Sita asked Hanuman why he was breaking the pearls, and he replied that he was looking for Rama in the pearls, but he can't find him. The ministers of the court started mocking Hanuman for his devotion, and one of them asked Hanuman if his body also has Rama in it. In response, Hanuman tore his chest apart with his hands and residing in his heart was the image of Rama and Sita. Everyone was shocked by his devotion and congratulated him.
4. The Story of a Squirrel
Ravana had abducted Sita and took her to Lanka. There was a massive ocean that Rama had to cross to get Sita back. The entire Vanar Sena (army of monkeys) and all the animals started helping Lord Rama to make a bridge that would take them to Lanka. Rama was deeply moved by the dedication and passion of his entire army. He noticed that a tiny squirrel was also working tirelessly. The squirrel picked up tiny stones in her mouth and kept putting them near the boulders. The squirrel's enthusiasm was destroyed by a monkey when he made fun of her saying that she should stay away from the boulder or she would get crushed. Seeing the monkey laugh, all the other animals also started making fun of the little squirrel. The squirrel was hurt and started crying. The upset squirrel went running to Rama and complained about the whole incident. Rama assembled everyone and showed them how the pebble thrown by the little squirrel was connecting two boulders. He also stated that no contribution is small or big; what matters is the intent and devotion. Appreciating the hard work and effort of the squirrel, Rama lovingly stroked the squirrel’s back. The gentle stroke left three stripes on the squirrel’s back. It is believed that before this incident, squirrels did not have stripes on their bodies. This is a great moral story for kids which will help them recognise the importance of both small and big efforts.
5. How the Demon King Ravana Got Ten Heads
To please Lord Brahma, Ravana underwent severe penance (tapasya) that lasted for several years. One day to appease Lord Brahma, he decided to chop off his head. When he chopped off his head, it grew back again. He kept chopping off his head till his austerity pleased Lord Brahma. Impressed by Ravana's dedication, Lord Brahma blessed him with ten heads and Ravana became one of the greatest and the most powerful king. The ten heads of Ravana are symbolic of the six Shastras and four Vedas that he mastered.
6. The Story of Mandodari And Sita
It is a well-known fact that Sita was the daughter of King Janaka. But, according to one of the references in Adbhuta Ramayana, Mandodari was the mother of Sita. It is believed that Ravana used to store the blood of all the saints he killed in a large pot. One of the sages, Gritsamada stored milk obtained from darbha grass in a pot to practise penance and to have Goddess Lakshmi as his daughter. Ravana got a hold of the milk pot by sneaking into Gritsamada’s house and poured the milk into his pot of blood. Mandodari got so offended by this evil act that she decided to commit suicide by drinking the contents of the pot. After drinking from Ravana’s pot, Mandodari did not die. Instead, she became pregnant with Sita. After Sita’s birth, who is one of the incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi, Mandodari left the baby in Kurukshetra, and that is how King Janaka found Sita.
7. The Story of Hanuman’s Birth
This is an interesting Ramayana story for children that talks about the birth of Hanuman. One day, King Dashrath was performing a yagna to have children, and Anjana was worshipping Lord Shiva to beget a son, at the same time. Agni, the god of fire, gave prasad to King Dashrath that had to be shared amongst his three wives. Due to divine intervention, an eagle snatched some prasad and dropped it. The god of wind, Lord Vayu intervened and transported the prasad into Anjana’s hands, which she ate. Soon after this, she gave birth to Hanuman.
8. The Story of the Incarnation of Rama’s Brothers
Rama is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that his brothers Laxman, Bharat, and Shatrughan are the incarnations of the Sheshnag (the multi-headed serpent who was Lord Vishnu’s seat in Vaikunth), the Shankha (Lord Vishnu’s conch), and the Sudarshan Chakra (Lord Vishnu’s weapon).
9. The Story of Shurpanakha
Shurpanakha was Ravana’s sister, and it is believed that she instigated the battle between Rama and Ravana. There are different versions of the story of how Shurpanakha was the reason behind the battle. Still, according to Valmiki’s version, Shurpanakha approached Rama with a marriage proposal, but he refused her proposal. She then turned to Laxman. Laxman too refused her proposal and baffled she decided to harm Sita. On Rama’s order, Laxman chopped off Shurpankha’s nose. Insulted and disheartened she went to her brother Ravana who abducted Sita to seek revenge on Rama and Laxman.
10. The Story of Rama’s Death
When it was time for him to die, Rama deceived Hanuman. This was because Hanuman would not let Yama claim Rama’s soul, and thus, it was impossible for Rama to die. To distract Hanuman, Rama threw his ring in a crack and asked Hanuman to get it. Hanuman turned himself into the size of a beetle and jumped inside the crack which led him to Naag Lok (where serpents reside). He asked King Vasuki of Naag Lok for the ring, who guided him towards a pile of rings, all of which belonged to Rama. Hanuman was shocked seeing the pile of rings, and Vasuki informed him that he was tricked by Rama.
11. The Story Of Ravana’s Soul
It is believed that before going for the battle with Rama, Ravana deposited his soul with a hermit called Fire-Eye. The hermit was supposed to guard Ravana’s soul and keep it safe until he came back for it. During the battle, Rama was surprised to see that none of the arrows that struck Ravana could harm him. The secret about Ravana’s soul was known to one of Rama’s allies, who transformed himself into Ravana and went to the hermit asking to return his soul. As soon the soul was set free, Rama killed the demon king Ravana.
12. The Story Of Laxman’s Sleep
Laxman wanted to protect Rama and Sita during the period of exile, and for that, he wanted to be devoid of sleep. To avoid sleeping, Laxman approached Nidra, the Goddess of Sleep and asked her to take back his sleep for fourteen years. The Goddess agreed by saying that someone else would have to sleep on his behalf for fourteen years. Laxman went to his wife Urmila and asked her if she would take his sleep, to which she agreed. Urmila slept for fourteen years and thus helped Laxman to help Rama.
13. The Story Of Hanuman’s Death Sentence By Rama
Once on being instigated by Narada, Hanuman unknowingly insulted Vishwamitra. This happened when Hanuman greeted all the sages in Rama’s court but didn’t greet Vishwamitra because he wasn’t a saint by birth. Vishwamitra felt offended and ordered Rama to issue a death sentence for Hanuman. The death sentence was executed, but none of the arrows or even the brahmastra could harm Hanuman. This was because Hanuman kept chanting Rama’s name.
14. The Story Of Kumbhakaran’s Sleep
Lord Brahma once asked all the three brothers Ravana, Vibhishana, and Kumbhakaran for a wish. Being well aware of Kumbhakaran’s wit and valour, Indra requested Goddess Saraswati to tie his tongue, because of which Kumbhakaran asked for the wish of eternal sleep. Ravana could not see his brother’s plight and thus pleaded Lord Brahma to take back his brother’s wish. Lord Brahma could not undo the entire wish, but he said that Kumbhakaran would sleep for half a year and will stay awake for the other half. During the battle with Rama, Kumbhakaran was asleep, and many attempts were made to wake him up.
15. The Story Of Rama’s Victory
Ravana had organised a yagna towards the end of the battle for his victory. The condition for the success of the yagna was that Ravana could not leave while the yagna is being performed. When Rama learnt about this yagna, he sent Angad along with a group of monkeys to distract Ravana, but all the efforts went in vain. Finally, Angad dragged Ravana’s wife Mandodari by her hair in front of him. Mandodari kept pleading Ravana for help, but he did not move. It was when Mandodari taunted Ravana by taking Rama and Sita’s example that Ravana got up from the yagna and was defeated and killed in the battle.
There are great values and lessons in these short stories from Ramayana. These stories are not only entertaining for your kid, but they will also help him learn about the different stories that culminated into the battle between Rama and Ravana. Hindu mythology is full of interesting stories; you can also tell Krishna stories to your kids to teach them more about Hindu mythology.
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Dressing your Baby Smartly for Winter - Top 8 Tips
As you already know that infants are more vulnerable to various infections and viruses in the early stage of their life. This is because their immune system isn't strong enough to fight against potential infections.
Winters are fun, but they are also a great host for illnesses such as common cold, cough, influenza, pneumonia and so on. Hence, you need to dress your baby well and keep it warm throughout the cold winters. Below are a few tips to smart dress your little one during winter to beat the cold.
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How to Know if your Baby is Feeling Cold?
Since, at such a young age, they can’t communicate to you and whether they are cold or not. Hence, the only measure you can take at this point is to check their body temperature with your hands. That being said, there are certain things you can do to confirm whether she is cold. Check out the below points for your reference:
Put your hands gently to her belly and check if it feels cool to your hands. If it feels cool to your hands, then it's an apparent sign for you that your little angel is feeling cold. Try keeping her warm at once to avoid cold.
Another trick is to check the temperature of her feet and hands. If you find them extremely cold, then it's another symptom of her being cold. Try to cover her with cosy clothes to keep her warm at once.
If you find her hands and feet to be little bluish or blotchy, then it is highly possible that she is getting very cold and need some immediate attention from you.
Babies tend to be fussy, and it’s quite common for them to cry whenever they are uncomfortable since that’s the only way of their communication at such a young age. However, if she has eye tear, and seems fussy and uncomfortable, then don’t ignore it as something normal. It's very likely that she is feeling cold. Attend to her immediately and keep her warm and cosy.
Running nose is a clear sign that she is getting cold. Babies are more vulnerable to viruses and infections so don’t delay if you see her cold and make sure that she is warm and comfortable.
Best Tips to Dress your Baby for the Cold Weather
As a parent, you want to do everything to make your baby comfortable. However, at such a young age they can’t verbally communicate with you about their comfort level. That’s why dressing your baby smartly for winters might prove to be challenging at times. If you are parenting a newborn, then you may want to check out below 8 best tips on how to dress a newborn in winter.
1. Layer up
It is the most basic yet effective way to keep your little one warm and cosy. Just ensure that layering is comfortable for your baby. The best point of layering is that you can always undo an extra layer if it starts to get too warm for your baby.
2. Selecting The Right Fabric
Choosing the right fabric is important to ensure that it fulfils the purpose i.e., to keep your baby warm. Thermal clothes are your best bet when it comes to winter clothing, clothes made from wool or polyester are also good fabric you can opt for. However, we recommend you to don’t go for cotton clothes since it’s not effective against the cold. Be mindful of picking clothes which don’t get wet when you are outdoors in winter. It’s a very common phenomenon in winter for clothes to get wet due to the high amount of moisture in the air.
3. Outdoor Accessories
If you are planning to go outdoors with your little one, then it’s better to clad her with extra protection with mittens and a hat. A pair of mittens and a comfy hat is a must for your little cute angel. And having them on your baby will ensure that they are as much warm and comfortable as much as they are indoors. Pick a hat which is made of soft material and yet fulfils its purpose to keep her cosy.
4. Carry A Blanket
If you expect the temperature to drop low, then it’s better to carry a blanket with you to keep your baby warm and smiling. It is essential if you stay in a city where it gets highly freezing.
5. Snowsuits
Snowsuits are the perfect cosy armour against cold winters. Not only it makes your baby look super cute, but it also provides perfect protection against cold. The reason being, it covers your head to toe entirely. If you are going out, then you don’t even need to carry a hat for your baby if she is clad in a snowsuit. To provide her additional protection against cold, you may wrap a soft blanket over her snowsuit.
6. Go for Zip-Ups
We recommend you to go for zip-ups because these are easy to put on and remove. Imagine a situation where you need to change her diapers immediately, or when the temperature starts to rise, and you want to remove some layers of her attire.
7. Sweet Dreams with A Sleep Sack
A sleep sack is one of the best choices you will ever make for your little angel. Not only it ensures a complete safeguard from chilly winter nights, but the cosy and soft interior of a sleep sack will definitely help her to sleep tight as well.
8. Stroller Outfit
If you intend to go out to get some fresh air with your little munchkin in a stroller then as a rule of thumb, ensure that she is properly covered, especially, her hands, feet, ear, and head, as these parts of the body, are more susceptible to frostbite. Before your stroll out, clad her in a long sleeved onesie, pants, and socks, then put on a zip-up sweatshirt, followed by a nice and cosy snowsuit. Now your little warrior is ready to kick some cold ass.
How to Dress a Baby for Sleeping during Winter?
Dressing a baby for sleep is equally important. Don’t make the mistake of putting her to sleep with loose bedding like blankets or sheets. That’s a big no because it might strangle them, also overheat put babies at the risk of SIDS. So do with fewer layers, instead use a bodysuit with a footed PJs. And you might want to use a sleep sack or a swaddling blanket, depending on your room’s temperature.
For how Long can you Take your Newborn Out in the Cold?
Babies are quick to lose their body heat, so it’s better that you limit your long walks in winters, especially if the outdoor temperature is below -20C, and it’s quite windy outside. However, there is no harm in taking your baby out for a stroll out for a while as long as it's not too cold or windy outside. Pay attention to your baby if she starts to make a fuss then maybe it’s a sign that she has started to get cold. For the premature babies, you better consult with your doctor before you can expose her out in the cold.
Winters are cold and can be tough on babies, but with proper dressing and care, you can avoid its risk of impacting your baby’s health. Remember precaution is way better than treatment. Hence, make sure that you take all the necessary steps to keep your baby warm and comfortable. It will make every day of winters memorable and fun for the both of you.
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Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) in Babies
Osteogenesis Imperfecta means “Imperfect Bone Formation”. It is a condition in which bones break easily due to some mild trauma and at times even without any apparent cause. In some severe cases, the baby may suffer fractures while he is in his mother’s womb whereas in milder forms the patient may experience multiple fractures over his entire lifetime. A person suffers from it when collagen (a protein in our body which makes our bones strong) production is less. It occurs due to defective genes passed on from the parent.
What Is Brittle Bone Disease?
Brittle Bone Disease also known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a condition in which the bones are weak as a result of which the bones become brittle and are prone to breaking easily. Along with bones, the disease weakens the muscles, makes the teeth brittle and may also cause loss of hearing in people.
Types of Brittle Bone Disease
This disorder is characterised by a fragile skeleton. There are four types of genes responsible for collagen production. A combination of any of these genes or combination of all four together can be affected.
Type 1 OI
This is the mildest and the most common form of the disease that a baby can have. In this type, the body produces normal quality collagen, but it is not sufficient enough for the body’s needs. It can cause bone fractures due to mild trauma and may also affect teeth causing dental cracks and cavities.
Type 2 OI
This is the most severe form of OI and is fatal. The Collagen production in this type of the disease is either insufficient or of poor quality. People suffering from this type of the disease have bone deformities like narrow chest, broken or malformed ribs and underdeveloped lungs. The pregnant woman can bear a miscarriage, or the baby can be stillborn
Type 3 OI
This is another severe form of the disease. In this, the body produces enough collagen, but it is not of the desired quality. As a result, the affected baby’s bones start breaking in their mother’s womb itself. Bone deformities can be seen too, and they get worse as the child grows older.
Type 4 OI
The symptoms of this type may range from mild to severe. Like Type 3 OI, the collagen production is enough but of is of poor quality. As a result, children born with this type have bowed legs. The good news is that the bowing tends to lessen with age.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Causes
Direct Genetic Inheritance From A Parent
When a parent who suffers from OI passes on the faulty gene to the child, he is also born with the same OI as the parent.
Dominant Genetic Mutation
About one – fourth cases of OI are born into a family that has no history of the disease and are not a result of inheritance from the parents. Rather it occurs due to a new or spontaneous genetic mutation.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Symptoms
The symptoms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease vary from type to type in their degree of Bone fragility and fractures and in some cases bone deformity.
Type 1 OI
Bone fractures happen mostly in the early years of a child and decrease in frequency after attaining puberty
The person may be a few inches shorter than the same gender relatives
Little or no bone deformity
In some rare cases, the person may suffer from brittle teeth
Some people may also suffer from loss of hearing
Blue sclera (bluish colour in the white portion of the eye)
Gets easily bruised
There may be mild delay in motor
Type 2 OI
Severe body deformation like undersized chest and under-developed lungs
Usually stillborn or the baby may die in the first months of life
Some who live to be adults suffer several fractures
Extremely short stature with a tiny chest and as a result, underdeveloped lungs
Type 3 OI
Fractures at birth
Severe early hearing loss
Loose joints and poor muscle development in arms and legs
The rib cage is barrel-shaped
The individual has triangular shaped face
May suffer from respiratory problems
Type 4 OI
Fractures common mostly before puberty
Curved spine
Loose joints
Teeth may be affected
The bone structure may get enlarged in places where fractures have occurred or even without any occurrence of fractures
Diagnosing Osteogenesis Imperfecta
The first step towards diagnosing OI is going through family history. Once that is done, the doctor will examine the medical history of the person. The doctor will then ask for -
X-ray test to evaluate the bone structure, internal tissues and internal organs.
Biopsy of the skin to examine the collagen.
Audiometry test to detect hearing test.
In a case where the pregnant woman has OI, a procedure called Chorionic Villus sampling is done in which cells from the Placenta are taken for testing. This tells if there is any collagen defect in the foetus which could lead to OI in the baby.
Another procedure called Amniocentesis is done by inserting a thin needle into the amniotic sac to draw out the amniotic fluid.
Treatment For Osteogenesis Imperfecta
There is no treatment for completely eliminating OI. However, treatments can be given to prevent or control symptoms, and it can vary from one individual to another.
Fracture Care
Care should be taken to heal the fractures and to minimise them by being careful not to cause even the slightest of trauma.
Physical Therapy
It is usually a combination of muscle strengthening and aerobics. Children would be given exercises by physiotherapists to strengthen muscles and aid in improving motor skills which are usually delayed due to OI.
Medication
Medicines can be prescribed to ease the pain. Vitamin D and Calcium should be taken to improve bone health.
Surgery
In some cases, surgeries can be carried out to amend deformities.
Bracing
People affected by OI can wear support braces in the legs to provide support for weak muscles, decrease pain and keep the joints properly aligned.
Counselling
People suffering from OI may suffer from low self-esteem or personality disorders. Therefore Psychiatric counselling is an essential part of the rehabilitation program.
Related problems due to OI like loss of hearing may require these patients to wear hearing aids and crown/braces in case of dental deformities. Some people with underdeveloped lungs could also require oxygen administered from external sources.
Taking Care of Your Infant
Infants are fragile and vulnerable. And infants with OI are even more so. Therefore infants with OI should be carefully handled since they are more prone to fractures and may have several bone deformities. Here is a list of things parents should do while handling OI infants.
While carrying the infant or moving him, the parent/caregiver should be slow and gentle. Any hastiness, pushing, pulling or bending the infant could result in fractures. While picking up the infant, care should be taken not to hold him around the rib cage. This could fracture the rib cage.
The head and trunk should be supported with one hand, and another hand should be under the baby’s buttocks. Utmost care should be taken while handling the infant during his dress/diaper change or while feeding.
Placing OI affected infants on their stomachs could suffocate them.
Infants with OI cannot feed well. Therefore they should be breastfed more often than others. Severe OI in infants may cause breathing difficulties. In such a case, the mother can pump her breastmilk and feed her baby from a bottle.
The infant should be re-positioned time to time while in his bed so that the soft skull does not turn flat on one side.
Lastly, infants with OI should be given the same amount of love as you would give to your other child without OI. This being a lifelong disorder, parents have to be mentally prepared to overcome the hurdles associated with this disorder and bring up their baby in the best way possible.
Locating the Fracture in Your Infant and Ways to Deal With It
Sudden crying could be a sign of pain caused by a fracture in an OI affected baby. Firstly try and calm him down and once he calms down a bit, try and touch his body parts gently. If he starts crying on touching a certain part of his body, it may be fractured. Pick him up gently and place him in the car seat carefully with adequate padding. Be sure to drive slowly so that there is no jerking. At the hospital do not allow anyone other else than the doctor or the nurse to handle the child.
What Is the Long-Term Outlook?
The Long Time Outlook differs from type to type.
Type 1 OI
People affected by this type can lead normal lives in comparison to some of the severe types.
Type 2 OI
It is a severe form of the disease and usually fatal. The baby may be stillborn or may die in few months. While some suffering children from this type of OI may live to adulthood, they may suffer several bone deformities.
Type 3 OI
Children with this type may suffer severe Bone deformities and may have to take the help of wheelchairs to move around. Their lifespan is also shorter than the milder types of Type 1 or Type 4.
Type 4 OI
People with this form of the disease may have to take the help of crutches or wheelchairs to walk around, but their lifespan is normal.
Precautions to Take
The Brittle Bone Disease in babies can cause a lot of worries for the parents. A lot of care and precaution should be taken while handling such infants. Here is a list of things to be kept in mind -
Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Infants causes Fractures by a simple push or a pull. Therefore care should be taken to avoid it.
Caution should be taken while inserting IVs, taking blood pressure or taking an X-Ray.
The dosage of medicines should be according to the size and not the age in OI affected infants.
In case you feel that your baby has had a fracture, refrain from moving that particular part of his body.
Do not keep an infant’s head positioned only on one side. His head position should be carefully changed now and then so that his soft skull may not flatten only on one side.
Never place your hand under the rib cage while lifting a baby with OI. It may cause a fracture in the rib cage.
The thought of bringing up a child having a disability due to Osteogenesis Imperfecta may seem like a Herculean task, but with time you will come to terms with it. Along with patience and lots of care, parents of children affected by the disease should not shy away from filling their lives with love and affection.
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On April 28, 2017, people rushed to the theatres to find out why Kattappa killed Bahubali after all. But we are sure more women than ever before walked out of the theatre and completely forgot about everything else... except how awesome Amarendra Bahubali is. That smile. Those eyes. That body! But there are more than those very obvious reasons why Amarendra Bahubali is the perfect husband, even for the modern Indian woman.
10 Reasons We Need More 'Amarendra Bahubalis’ in The 21st Century Than Ever Before
1. Amarendra Bahubali is chivalrous and romantic.
Amarendra Bahubali could have very easily told Devasena who he was and (as quite aptly put by Kattappa), the King and Queen of Kuntala kingdom would have 'washed his feet and married their daughter off to him. But he chose to win the princess over through his actions and deeds. His conduct was respectful, a tad bit naughty, and absolutely romantic and chivalrous.
However, in being so, he did not at any point snub Devasena away. He didn't 'protect' her, he joined her in the battle against the Pindaris. That's what the new-age 21st century woman wants, isn't it? A man who will respect and join her in her endeavours, without making her feel weak or ill-equipped to achieve whatever she wants to.
2. Amarendra Bahubali is principled.
Amarendra Bahubali, when the time came, did not flinch while going against his mother, the great Rajmata Sivagami. Amarendra was convinced that his mother had made a mistake in promising Bhallaldeva that he would be married to Devasena, and he did not falter in pointing it out to her. Not only that, he did so respectfully, and while maintaining the decorum of the relationship.
His principles cost him his mother, his kingship, his family... and yet he didn't bat an eyelash in standing by what was right. God knows we need more men like Amarendra Bahubali – who have the courage to stand by what's right, and who are not such “Mumma's boy”s.
3. Amarendra Bahubali is hot.
Let’s be honest! We all secretly drooled at him, didn't we? There is something very earthy about his sexiness.
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When he fought valiantly in the war against the Kalakeyas, when he pulled the bow and shot the arrow right into the demon effigy, when he came to Devasena's aid during the Pindari-attack and taught her how to shoot three arrows in one go, when he held the boat and placed his arm out for Devasena to walk over his shoulder and into the boat... we saw... and we lost our hearts.
Who wouldn't want to get with that man?!
4. Amarendra Bahubali is virtuous.
Amerandra is an exemplary example of the best of a man: brave, honest, humble, and a true ruler. He cared about his people beyond the role of a king. He fought with honour, without compromising the lives of civilians. In spite of being declared the would-be-king, he did not throw around attitude. He always treated Bhallaldeva with respect. His doting love for his mother must have pulled at every woman's heartstrings.
Not only that, he did not ridicule Kumar Verma for not being able to 'be a man', nor did he use this fact to his advantage to win over Devasena. Instead, he empowered Kumar Verma, and befriended him. He knew the right things to say to his people during the war to give them the strength and courage to face the adversity that lay in front of them. And as his father Bijjaladeva points out – Bahubali kapat nahi jaanta (Bahubali has no concept of deceit).
Who wouldn't want such a strong and virtuous man as her life-partner?
5. Amarendra Bahubali knows how to keep a promise.
When he swore to Devasena 'I am yours', he did so with conviction. And he kept his word. Even when it meant losing everything and everyone that were dear to him. He also stood by his word of coming to the aid of the kingdom, should such an occasion or need arise. Even when he was banished from the family, he did not let that affect his loyalty to his people and his kingdom.
However, what's more important is – he knew which promises to break too. While he had promised his mother his unflinching and unconditional love, it didn't blind him to her faults or prevent him from doing the right thing.
6. Amarendra Bahubali is not insecure.
Not only did he befriend Kumar Verma, the guy who had a massive crush on the love of his life and wanted to marry her, he also gave him a place in his heart, his life, and his family. He did not once ever doubt Devasena over her integrity. He did not even once try and create a rift or distance between Devasena and Kumar Verma.
In fact, Amarendra had such unflinching trust and faith in Devasena, that he never doubted her about anything. He did not expect obeisance from her – neither towards himself nor his mother. He gave her room to be her unapologetic self, and did not even once try to 'mold' her into a submissive wife. He knows he loves her, and he knows she loves him. He did not let anything ever make him feel insecure – neither Devasena's archery skills, nor her confidence, nor the guys who were crushing on her hard!
7. Amarendra Bahubali respects women.
When he requested Devasena to return to Mahishmati with him as his captive and she refused, he did not try to convince her to do it. No ma'am! Amarendra honoured her feelings, and instead promised to guard her honour and dignity till death do them part.
Not only that, Amarendra also has tremendous respect for his wife's family. Remember what he said when Devasena's brother and his wife bowed to Amarendra out of respect and reverence? “Sambandhi ek dusre ke gale lagte hai, unke aage jhukte nahi hai Maharaj.” (Relatives embrace one another, they do not bow in front of each other, Sir.) What more could a girl want?
8. Amarendra Bahubali does not let any man disrespect his woman.
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Remember what Amarendra said when he stood up by Devasena's side in the middle of the court, in the presence of his elder brother the King, and his mother Rajmata Sivagami?
“Devasena ko kisi ne haath lagaya to samjho, Bahubali ki talvaar ko haath lagaya.” (Anyone who touches Devasena must know he is incurring the wrath of Bahubali's sword.)
“Aurat par haath daalne vale ki ungliyan nahi kaat-tey, kaat-tey hai uska gala!” (You do not chop off the fingers of a man who molests women, you behead him!)
Of course every 21st century woman needs a man like Amarendra Bahubali.
9. Amarendra Bahubali understands 'consent'.
This is a very important point.
Remember the song love song when Devasena, Amarendra Bahubali, Kattappa, all board that insanely beautiful ship and set sail for Mahishmati? Amarendra knows he's won Devasena over. Devasena is more than willing to consummate their marriage.
And yet – Amarendra Bahubali, being the true blue gentleman that he is, waits for Devasena to make the first move.
Yes, ladies.
Consent is important, even in a marriage. And Amarendra Bahubali understands this. This single quality in itself certifies him as the most eligible husband of the 21st century.
10. Amarendra Bahubali is perfect.
Isn't he?
We strongly recommend this movie to be used as training material to induct every man into the role of a 'husband'. What do you think?
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Breakfast Food Ideas and Recipes for Weight Loss
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and having a wholesome breakfast can help you lose weight the healthy way. Eating the right foods at the right time can curb your cravings and keep you full until lunchtime. If you are looking for some breakfast ideas, then look no further. Here are some foods that you can have in your breakfast. These foods are healthy and can help you lose weight.
Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight
Listed below are few breakfast ideas that will fill your stomach as well as aid in weight loss.
1. Brown Bread Cucumber Sandwich
Brown bread is considered to be a healthier option in comparison to other varieties of bread. Toast two slices of bread. Place cucumber slices on one slice of the toasted bread. Sprinkle some black pepper on it and cover it with another slice on it. You will have a wholesome breakfast in a matter of minutes.
2. Oats
Nothing can surpass the goodness of oats and if you are trying to lose weight you must include oats in your breakfast. Oats are low in calories and contain nutrients like complex carbohydrates and protein. These two nutrients can keep you full for longer and prevent you from binge eating.
3. Poha
Other than being a great way to fill your stomach in the morning, flattened rice with which poha is made is a rich source of Vitamin B, iron, protein, carbohydrate and amino acids. It is considered to be a metabolism booster which helps in burning down fat and helping one lose weight.
4. Corn Flakes with Milk
Corn flakes with skimmed milk is a nutritious breakfast for those who have no time to cook up a meal in the morning. It is low in calories and therefore an ideal option for people looking for ways to lose weight.
5. Egg Sandwich
Boiled egg sans the yolk is the healthiest non-vegetarian breakfast one can think of. Season the egg whites with a little salt and black pepper powder and use it as a sandwich filling. Eating eggs can meet your protein requirements which can make you feel full thereby making you eat less.
6. Yoghurt
If you wish to have a healthy breakfast which will be light on your stomach try yoghurt. You can add fruits, muesli, or cornflakes to it. Yoghurt is a good source of protein which can make you feel full for a longer time since it takes a longer time to digest.
7. Fruit Salad
Eating fresh fruits in the morning can make your day. Eating fresh fruit salad in breakfast can be very healthy for you, as it is low in calories. You should avoid adding sugar to it if you want to keep it healthy!
8. Rawa Upma
Rawa (semolina) is low on fat and is a good source of protein which makes it ideal for weight loss. Add in some vegetables for extra nutrition and cook it in less oil and see the difference in your weight in a few months time.
9. Chilla
Moong dal chilla is a healthy mix of nutrition and taste. The main ingredient in this dish moong dal is rich in protein which helps in weight loss. When on your weight loss mission, use very little oil to cook it.
10. Paratha
Paratha is prepared with wheat which is healthy, and when pure ghee goes into it, it becomes super healthy. Yes, people believe that one should not consume ghee when trying to lose weight, but that's not entirely true. Nowadays, many dieticians recommend eating ghee. Although the quantity should be less. You can eat paratha with a simple sabzi or curd.
Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss
Starting your day with a good, healthy breakfast is very important on any given day; more so when you are trying to lose weight. Here are some breakfast recipes that will help you lose weight. These breakfast foods are healthy and nutritious and also taste delicious.
1. Oats Upma
Including oats upma in your weight loss breakfast menu is a must since oats help in weight loss. Oats are high in fibre and low in calories. When you make upma, we know you will add vegetables, which will make it all the more nutritious.
What You Need
Oats - 2 cups
Onion (chopped) - 1/4th cup
Ginger (finely minced) - 2-3 tbsp
A carrot (small cubes) - 1/4th cup
Green peas - 1/4th cup
French beans (chopped) - 1/4th cup
Cauliflower (cut into small florets) - 1/4th cup
Tomatoes (chopped) - ½ cup
Green chilli (finely chopped) - 2-3 tbsp
Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - 1/4th cup
Ghee - 2-3 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 4-5
Channa dal - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
How to Make
Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a non-stick pan. Once the ghee is hot, sauté the oats until they turn light brown in colour.
Transfer the oats to a bowl and pour 2-3 tbsp of ghee in the same pan.
Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped onions, and ginger and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
Add all the vegetables and cook them. Don't add tomatoes.
Once they are almost cooked, add the tomatoes and a little salt.
Then add the turmeric powder and chilli powder, and give it a nice stir.
Add 2 cups of hot water in it then add the oats.
Stir it a bit, put a lid and let it cook for 4-5 minutes on a low flame.
Once cooked, turn off the flame and garnish it with the coriander leaves.
2. Dalia
Dalia is basically broken wheat and it is one of the best Indian breakfasts for weight loss. Since it is a good source of fibre and protein, it can keep you full for longer and prevent you from eating more. Eating dalia can also help in increasing your metabolic rate.
What You Need
Dalia - ½ cup
Moong dal - 1/4th cup
Ginger (finely minced) - 1 tbsp
Carrots (diced) - 2 tbsp
Green peas - 1/4th cup
French beans (chopped) - 2-3 tbsp
Onion (chopped) - 1/4th cup
A tomato (chopped) - 1/4th cup
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Tumeric powder - 1 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
1 bay leaf
1 dried red chilli
Salt to taste
Water
How to Make
Wash and soak the dalia in water for half an hour.
Wash the moong dal and soak it in water.
Heat some ghee in a pressure cooker; once the ghee is hot, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and dried red chilli to it.
Then add the chopped onions and ginger, and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
Then add the vegetables one by one.
Mix the vegetables well then add the turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes.
Strain the water from the dal and dalia.
Add both to the pressure cooker and add 1 ½ cup of hot water.
Add salt and let it cook for three whistles.
3. Paneer Paratha
Surprised to know that paneer parathas help in weight loss? This is because paneer is low on sugar and cholesterol and rich in calcium and protein. Paneer helps in keeping the stomach full for a longer period, therefore, curbing your chances of eating unhealthy foods.
What You Need
Multigrain flour - 1 cup
Paneer (grated) - 1 cup
Onion (diced) - 1/4th cup
Green chilli (finely chopped) - 1-2 tbsp
Ginger (finely minced) - 1-2 tbsp
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - 2-3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Ghee - 4-5 tbsp
Water as required
How to Make
Take the multigrain flour in a large bowl and add water to it to knead a dough. Keep it aside.
In another bowl, mix the paneer, chopped onions, chilli, chilli powder, ginger, coriander leaves, and salt.
Take a small ball from the dough, make a depression in the middle, and keep some paneer filling on it.
Seal it and roll it out.
Place the rolled out paratha on a hot tawa.
Cook the paratha from one side then flip it and add some ghee on top. Let it cook from the other side.
Let it cook well from both the sides on a low flame until golden brown.
4. Ragi Dosa
South Indian cuisine has several weight loss breakfast recipes for vegetarians out of which the ragi dosa is one of the best. Ragi is a healthy grain. It is low on the glycemic index and rich in calcium and protein.
What You Need
Ragi grains - 1 cup
Urad dal - 1/4th cup
An onion cut into half
Salt to taste
Ghee
How to Make
Soak ragi and urad dal in two separate vessels overnight.
In the morning, grind both of them separately.
Mix them in a bowl and some salt to it.
Let it ferment for 6-8 hours.
Heat a non-stick tawa and pour a teaspoon of ghee on it, and spread it with the onion.
Take some batter, pour it on the hot tawa and spread it evenly all over.
Lower the flame and let it cook.
After sometime flip it to the other side and cook it.
Serve it with tomato and green chilli chutney.
5. Egg Bhurji
Egg bhurji is one of the healthiest breakfast options. It can be eaten as an accompaniment with chapati, paratha, or bread. For weight loss, make egg bhurji with only the white of egg and ghee instead of the usual vegetable oil.
What You Need
Egg whites - 2
Onion (diced) - 1/4th cup
Green chilli (chopped) - 1 tbsp
Capsicum (diced) - 2-3 tbsp
Carrots (diced): 2-3 tbsp
Tomatoes (diced) - 1/4th cup
Ginger (finely minced) - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - 2-3 tbsp
Garam masala powder - 1/4th tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee for frying
How to Make
Heat 2-3 tbsp of ghee in a non-stick tawa.
Once the ghee is hot, add the chopped onions, green chilli, and ginger.
Once the onions turn golden brown, add the vegetables and fry them for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
Whisk the egg whites and add them to the fried vegetables.
Add the salt and garam masala powder to it and scramble the eggs.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
So, there are some of the healthy breakfast options that you can include in your weight loss diet plan. Losing weight can seem tough, but by eating healthy foods and exercising daily, it won't seem that hard.
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Spaghetti with meat balls are a classic. They are very easy to make and make for a healthy home made and nutritious meal. Go a step ahead to make this dish a visually appealing one to your little ones by decorating it and your kid will stay hooked to this delicious-healthy dish.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
10-15 Minutes
25 Minutes
Ingredients
For the meat balls
1 cup Minced meat/ Vegetables of your choice
4 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil
For the sauce
2 large tomatoes - blanched and pureed
1/2 cup roughly ground onions
4 cloves crushed garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
For the spaghetti
1 pack store bought spaghetti
1/2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Method
For the sauce
Step 1
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the bay leaves, onions and garlic in it.
Step 2
Once the colour of the onions changes, pur in the tomato puree and let it come to a boil.
Step 3
Add salt and continuously scrape the sides of the pan.
Step 4
You could also add a tap of vinegar to the sauce.
For the meat balls
Step 1
Add all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
Step 2
Make balls with the mixture big enough to fit into your fist.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan, and place the balls gently on the pan.
Step 4
Brown the balls on all sides by gently turning them over.
Step 5
Take off the heat and gently drop the balls into the sauce.
Step 6
Let it simmer for about ten minutes and take off the heat.
Step 7
Keep aside.
For the Spaghetti
Step 1
Boil salted water in a big pan.
Step 2
Place the spaghetti into the boiling water and let it cook.
Step 3
Once cooked, remove off heat and pour oil and mix well to make the spaghetti non-sticky.
Step 4
Serve the spaghetti hot with the sauce and meat balls.
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Calories
214 K cal
Proteins
3.4 g
Fats
17.2 g
Carbohydrates
10.1 g
Cholesterol
41 mg
Sodium
1233 mg
Potassium
278 mg
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