Independence Day celebrations...

Dear Kethanites,

Yes it was indeed a great celebration which would not been possible without Vijay, Arti, Ranganath, Mr and Mrs Deven, Mr and Mrs Unni, Mr Suresh, Mrs Sri Latha, Mrs Padmini, Suchi's mother [sorry I forgot her name] and all of them who were part of this program. My hearty congratulations for hosting such a wonderful program and making it a very memorable one. It was indeed like a program managed by a professional event management team. Looking forward such wonderful events in coming future.

Hats off...

Thanks and Regards
Karthik-101A

Dancing Meditation 8/8/10 11 AM – 12:30PM

Introduction
This is no normal dance with hi-fi music in the background to shake your body vigorously. This type of dance is subtle and not taught but rather “did” intuitively in a rhythmic fashion. These mild movements are performed with a special type of music in background to wake up your intuitive skills for dancing. It’s an ultimate stress buster.

Who can attend?
Age group > 12 years.

Registration
Limited registrations only 12, Call 98802 96269 for registration

Course fees
100 Rs/adult, children : 50Rs/head. Course fees collected will be given for charity.

Time
8/8/10 11 AM – 12:30PM

Pre-requisites
• Empty stomach. Have breakfast before 9:00AM
• See guidelines and be prepared. Call 98802 96269 for doubts/questions

Venue:
Kethana Enclave, Kagadasapura

Agenda
• Introduction: 15min
• Physical exercise/yoga – 15min
• Breathing exercise/Pranayama – 15 min
• Swaying with music in background [with closed eyes] – 30min
• Experience sharing /Q & A - 15 min

What is dance meditation?
It is a type of meditation in which we use the rhythm, attentiveness, and an intuitive state which are typical qualities of many types of meditation and dancing -- even dancing which is recreational rather than meditational. Any kind of dancing can be meditative, but there is also a classification of "sacred dancing," which is the use of dance to explore and express our identity as soul.

Guidelines for dance meditation
1. Focus on the dance, not the ego (or any of the ego's archetypal field-elements which might be constellated in dysfunctional traits which we might label vanity, shyness, etc.). We are not distracted by a need to impress people who are watching us, or to dance in accordance with our self-image (as a "talented dancer" or a "klutz"), or to set standards for any qualities such as gracefulness or spirituality. Instead, we become immersed in our moment-to-moment expression of the feelings and revelations which emerge. We might say that we "become the dance," or we lose ourselves in the dancing, or we dance to a deity, or we surrender to the dance, or we let the dance happen through us. We allow ourselves to be whatever emerges: wild or silly or sweaty or strange or primitive or ethereal. In order to achieve this unself-consciousness, we must either dance alone or in a group in which the people are accepting and non-judgmental, so that we can improvise, and put aside the persona, and express the intimate aspects our selves -- our spiritual devotion, our unconscious impulses, and the feelings which seem to be too tender to be expressed in our daily life. Allow yourself this freedom, and allow it in the other dancers, too.

2. Find the "dance energy" within yourself. Our body is filled with life, and it is constantly generating energy. While dancing, part of the meditation is to perceive the subtle energies and feelings which emerge from inside of us. We can detect the various places from which the energy radiates most powerfully -- the heart, the digestive organs, the brain, the sexual organs, the hara (about 2" below the navel but in the center of the body), the chakras, and other locations. We can notice the movement of energy throughout our body -- flowing upward from our feet, outward to our hands, etc. These energies propel our body in dance meditation. We sense the energy's uncompromising assertiveness and power; the best that we can do is to administer it respectfully and accurately as the thrust of our own life.

3. Express those energies. Our meditation is to find a balanced point at which we are the intermediary between the impulses which arise and the body which expresses those impulses. We are an interpreter (interpreting energy into action) -- but we are not translating via our mind's analytical function, because neither the impulses nor the body can be fully perceived, understood, or expressed if they are viewed from an analytical perspective. Instead, we appreciate the phenomena of impulses and movement on their own terms, and we make a game of being a precise communicator of our feelings into action. We allow the body to improvise its own movements -- and then we are surprised and perhaps thrilled by the mysterious vitality which moves in ways which we never would have imagined. As we gradually diminish our conscious intrusion, our body asserts its own life. The life is somehow coming directly from the soul and filtering through us until the entire body is such a perfect expression of the energy that the body becomes a light, vibrant entity which is virtually indistinguishable from the soul itself.

4. Allow ecstasy. When we permit the body to express itself and to move in its own way, we are likely to feel a profoundly sensuous and exciting sensation streaming throughout us. This is the body coming to life. This is the state in which the ego's dysfunctional elements no longer control us; they cannot demand that the body conform to any mental image, nor can they convince us that the body is nothing but a stupid machine which has meaning and direction only if guided by the analytical function of mind. This ecstasy -- wild, beautiful, bold -- is perhaps the body's natural state.

Reference : http://www.trans4mind.com/jamesharveystout/dancemed.htm


Thanks and Regards
Karthik

Much awaited Yoga Nidra Session 24/7/10 8:30 - 10PM

Dear All,

Please be informed that Yoga Nidra session will be conducted in Kethana Enclave Meeting room on 24th July 8.30-10PM. All the existing STA participants are strongly recommended to participate. All new members can also participate by calling me at 4151 8294/98802 96269.

Charge
Individual : 150Rs
For couples: 250Rs
Charge for family [>= 4 members] :500Rs

50% of the amount collected will be donated to Kethana Enclave association and rest to charity. Number of registrations are restricted to 12 and hence please reply to this email and get registered.

I request all Kethanites to make use of this wonderful opportunity to take yoga nidra in group which will have deep impacts in your physical, mental and spiritual well being. All planned participants please have a light dinner [if required] before 7PM. After the session you can have heavy dinner.:-)

What is Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a highly powerful ancient meditation technique originated from the Tantras. It is the scientific way to eliminate the root cause of all the negativities. Yoga Nidra comprises of the secrets of total transformation which give a real positive direction to our life and eliminate the root cause of all negativities like stress related disorders, ailments like hypertension, depression, insomnia, asthma, digestive disorders, etc which drain our life energy. It is the key to penetrate the latent realms of mind, and train the mental faculties to access the immeasurable powers of the subconscious and unconscious mind.
The Sanskrit word Yoga means ‘union’ or ‘one pointed awareness’ and Nidra means ‘sleep’. In Yoga Nidra, the body, mind and intellect are completely relaxed and one appears to be sleeping but the consciousness is functioning at a deeper level, and the subconscious and unconscious realms of mind get opened up. So yoga nidra is ‘dynamic sleep’ or in other words ‘psychic sleep’ in which you learn to relax consciously.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra
» Yoga nidra induces deep relaxation at all the levels – physical, mental and emotional.
» Yoga nidra can be used to change the nature of mind along the positive lines.
» The quality of sleep improves dramatically by practicing yoga nidra.
» The work efficiency increases manifolds by practicing yoga nidra.
» Yoga nidra is highly effective in removing stress.
» The diseases like insomnia, hypertension, depression, asthma, digestive disorders, migraine and ulcers can be cured by yoga nidra.
» The practice of yoga nidra shifts pressures from the coronary system.
» It exerts positive influence on the physical matter in the brain.
» Yoga nidra awakens the psychic body and gives the practitioner, experiences of the astral plane.
» The process of learning anything becomes very quick by yoga nidra.

Thanks and Regards
Karthikeyan S 101A
Sr. S/w Tech Architect @ www.lantiq.com
Reiki/Quantum Healer & Meditation Trainer
Email: skarthitw@gmail.com
Mob: 9880296269
LJ: http://skarthi-lj.livejournal.com/

Meditation Session Announcement

16/5/'10: 8-9AM : Group Meditation

- Yoga, Breathing exercise followed by Meditation

16/5/'10: 10 AM-12 PM: Basic Meditation
- On request only, please call 9880296269
- Introduction on Mediation
- Video clipping on mediation, cosmic energy etc
- Illustrated exercise on feeling energy
- Yoga, Breathing exercise followed by Meditation

My name is incorrectly mentioned in the list of Executive Members.

Hello,
I noticed that my name is incorrectly mentioned as Sivasankar (I am not sure where you got this name from) in the list of the newly elected Executive Members, the correct name is R.Shivakumar, i am from G2, B Block. Requesting you to kindly correct it.

Thanks
Shivakumar.R
G2 'B' Block

taking it to association notice

Hi kethana enclave apartments owners association
i am saikrishna from 307A. i would like to share with you the non friendly and extremly annoying incident happend at my flat today.
I am currently out of country on business visit from past one month and my wife & kid are also not here since more than a month. I have requested my neighbouring friends to water my plants inside during my absence. till friday we have observed things are fine in my flat . but today morning, i have got the call from 105a friend that there is water sippage observed at 207a and when my friend opend the keys my apartment is with water and water is from kitchen sink tap. we really puzzled that how come it happens and really have any idea. what ever it is, i feel it can be a mistake, even though no body wanted to do it. I am sorry for what ever it is happend and i am ready to take the responsibility towards the incovinience & damage ones i return back next week as per association guidelines.
But the another sad part is, by the time i send my friends (i.e within 3 hrs of i got call ) there to clean the house and take care of the things, it seems that my bed room's door is broken off. later i called security and came to know that 207A owner, Mr Rajiv Gopinath has broken my master bedroom door with help of security. I am really puzzled and surprised how come one will break anothers door and enter into their bedroom with out the owners conern and presence. Even though myself and my wife did not received any calls from Mr Rajiv Gopinath, i have tried to call him multiple times in the morning on his mobile but we got the number as not valied. This may be the extreme step one can consider in extreme emergency situations but i guess not like this.
Even i am facing sippage issue in my two bath room roofs since an year and whole of my wall and roof are spoiled but find minimal support from 407a, even though it is painful, but i was still like to solve the things in peaceful and friendlymanner to maintain the harmony.
After this incident, i really lost the faith on security, and i really dont know the state of the valubles and personal items in that bed room now.
it is not like mistakes never happen, can happen in any ones house on unfortunate times. but i am sure this is not the certainly the way to resolve the things.
I would like to take this as serious offence and looking forward for association help and suggestion to take it further. i am really worried about the security of my flat, living environment, the damage happend to the door and about my personal belongings.
Hope these kind of things wont repeat again.

Best Regards
Saikrishna

What happened to Rs.3500?

Rupees Three Thousand Five hundred collected from some of our residents for water softener;

1. May I know what is happening in this project?
2. All residents are Kethana given this money? What is our plan for left out residents?
3. Are we going for this plant or not? If not the amount would be given it back to residents or minus it with monthly maintanence or what is our plan?

Need valid answer from Association!!

Cracks on one of the pillar.

Hello,

I noticed a deep crack on one of the pillar near A Block, this was first seen by Nandakumar from B Block. This is actually a serious matter which needs to be looked at and rectified as soon as possible. The crack is slightly deep in nature, it looks like that pillar was not cemented properly.

Thanks

Shivakumar.R

G2 B block

2-3 hours water supply in 12 hours

Dear Admin team
Today Morning water supply started at 6.30 in the morning and by 8.45 it stopped. Then it started at around 1300 hours and stopped bt 1330. Till 1815 in the evening there is no water supply.
I asked security person few times, Once he said no tanker, once he switched on and water started but stopped within half an hour. Many times no one pickup at security intercom.
Morning is very cruitial time for everyone. Just because of water many of the occation many of us are getting delayed to office.
Can we fill the overhead tank in the night so that morning water supply can be started early(Anyway no one would use it in night). Because as the water supply starts late in the morning and every house is waiting for the water, it takes lot of time to reach water in few houses based on water pipe location in the tank(some time I get water only after 20 minutes of starting pump).
Also I feel due to storage of water we must be using more water than normal. Western comode needs more water if we pour it from outside compare to flush.
I understand the problem of water shortage. But we need to do something at the earliest.
Kishore Jadhav

Earth Hour 27th March 2010

Let's show our support and do our bit for the Environment !!!!

" It’s all about giving people a voice on the future of our planet and
working together to create a sustainable low carbon future for our
planet "

http://www.earthhour.org/TakeAction.aspx

http://www.earthhour.org/assets/pdf/howto/Community.pdf

Let's make it happen for a better tomorrow !!!

:)

Seeking The Absolute Meditation

Seeking The Absolute Meditation

All Sessions are Free!!!

Basic Session I

· 07 Mar 10, 10AM – 12AM

· All new members are invited to participate

· What is meditation, how to do meditation

· How to feel energy illustrated exercise

· Video clipping on meditation & cosmic energy

· Physical, breathing exercise followed by meditation



Basic Session II, III and IV combined

· 07 Mar 10, 2PM – 5.30 PM

· All existing Session I, II and III Seekers are invited to participate.

· Video clipping on Third Eye and Astral Travel, enlightenment, Nirvana, life after life

· Physical, breathing exercise followed by meditation



Please call me at 98802 96269 to get more details and register.

By doing Meditation

· Our understandings and perceptions will change.

· We will understand our unlimitedness.

· We will understand Death and Beyond.

· We will acquire that eternal knowledge which never fails

Water Softner issue

Hello,

We need to arrange a meeting to discuss the water softner plant issue, Maintainence charge and so.on. Kindly schedule the meeting after 8pm either on Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks

Shivakumar.R

G2 'B' Block

KETHANA ENCLAVE APARTMENT OWNER'S ASSOCIATION

Update - Dt: 23rd February 2010

Rs. 4,100/- towards the Electricity Inspection charges has been paid on 23/02/ 2010 and we have received the acknowledgement.

NOW WE NEED TO FOCUS ON FIXING THE BELOW DEFECTS (Extracted from the Inspection Report). And we need to complete these within 15 days from the date of inspection (19/02/2010).

1. DG SET

- All Sundry and combustible material in the switch gear room/generator room shall be removed.

- Full length MV grade rubber mats shall be spread in front of all LT panels, DG panel boards.

- Instruction chart for restoration of person suffering from electric shock shall be displayed at conspicuous position at switch gear room/ generator room.

- Fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fire shall be made available in switch gear/generator room.

- Approved drawing and List of Authorised persons of your electrical installation under direct supervision of person holding competent permit issued by this department shall be exhibited in the switch gear room/ generator room.

- Cable glands shall be earthed.

- Earth electrodes shall be placed, reconstructed and maintained as per ISS 3043-1987.

- Energy meter and current transformers provided for DG set shall be got calibrated and test report shall be furnished.

- B & D statement for the units generated from the DG set shall be sent to this office regularly with in 5th of every month, failing which penalty of Rs. 500/- per month will be levied.

- Generator log book shall be maintained duly recording Generated units and shall be kept open at the time of inspection by inspecting authorities.

- Earth test results of all the earth pits shall be furnished.

- Approval copy of the DG set shall be produced. (Lifts)

2. LIFTS

- Lift Governor shall be got tested for its satisfactory operation from the lift agency and test report shall be furnished.

- Floor numbers shall be marked at each floor opposite to the lift car.

- Way of Lift Machine Room shall be marked soon after the last landing.

- Exhaust fan shall be in the lift machine room. (Not working, shall be repaired)

- Trained lift operator shall be appointed and the names of operators shall be provided to this office.


K E A O A

Dear Kethanites,

Since the seats are limited please register in advance in the following format to attend the session.

1. Name:
2. Flat Number and Block:
3. Mobile number:
4. Number of accompanied participants and the relation:
5. Already a seeker[attended any STA sessions]?:
6. If "No" to item 5 any other related mediation sessions attended previously?:
7. What is the expectation from this session:

The deadline for registration is 19 Feb '10 3:00PM. Participants without registration shall not be entertained if number of registrations has reached the limit.

Before registration if you want to clear any doubts or know any information regarding this session please call me at 98802 96269.

Please note the age limit of participants should be less than 50 years and medium of training will be English. Also note that sharp 8:05PM the session will start and no late attendees shall be allowed.

Yoga Nidra Schedule:

1. Brief Introduction of trainer[me] and participants - 10min
2. Brief up on Yoga Nidra Session - 15 min
3. Physical exercise - 5 min
4. Breathing exercise - 5 min
5. Yoga Nidra Session - 60 min
6. Experience Sharing and Q & A - 15min

Requirements:

1. 1 Small note [if having habit of taking notes]
2. 1 Pen
3. Empty stomach [light food before 1 hour is OK]
4. 1 Sleeping mat, yoga mat preferred
5. 1 blanket
6. 1 small pillow [if required]
7. Loose fittings
8. No stone jewels, leather fittings and watch should be wore

Thanks and Regards

Karthik 101A

Dear Kethanites,

Please be informed that Yoga Nidra session will be conducted in Kethana Enclave Meeting room on 20th Feb 8-10PM. All the existing STA participants are strongly recommended to participate. All new members can also participate by calling me at 98802 96269. Please note this session is also free of cost. I request all Kethanites to make use of this wonderful opportunity to take yoga nidra in group which will have deep impacts in your physical, mental and spiritual well being. All planned participants please have a light dinner [if required] before 7PM. After the session you can have heavy dinner.:-)

What is Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a highly powerful ancient meditation technique originated from the Tantras. It is the scientific way to eliminate the root cause of all the negativities. Yoga Nidra comprises of the secrets of total transformation which give a real positive direction to our life and eliminate the root cause of all negativities like stress related disorders, ailments like hypertension, depression, insomnia, asthma, digestive disorders, etc which drain our life energy. It is the key to penetrate the latent realms of mind, and train the mental faculties to access the immeasurable powers of the subconscious and unconscious mind.

The Sanskrit word Yoga means ‘union’ or ‘one pointed awareness’ and Nidra means ‘sleep’. In Yoga Nidra, the body, mind and intellect are completely relaxed and one appears to be sleeping but the consciousness is functioning at a deeper level, and the subconscious and unconscious realms of mind get opened up. So yoga nidra is ‘dynamic sleep’ or in other words ‘psychic sleep’ in which you learn to relax consciously.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra

» Yoga nidra induces deep relaxation at all the levels – physical, mental and emotional.

» Yoga nidra can be used to change the nature of mind along the positive lines.

» The quality of sleep improves dramatically by practicing yoga nidra.

» The work efficiency increases manifolds by practicing yoga nidra.

» Yoga nidra is highly effective in removing stress.

» The diseases like insomnia, hypertension, depression, asthma, digestive disorders, migraine and ulcers can be cured by yoga nidra.

» The practice of yoga nidra shifts pressures from the coronary system.

» It exerts positive influence on the physical matter in the brain.

» Yoga nidra awakens the psychic body and gives the practitioner, experiences of the astral plane.

» The process of learning anything becomes very quick by yoga nidra.

Thanks and Regards

Karthik

KEAOA - Notice Dt: 12/02/2010

We will be having a meeting on 20th or 21st of this month to discuss about all open issues. The exact date and time will be displayed in notice board within a day or two.


Agenda:

1. To discuss about the issues/concerns about the water softener plant installation and decide something on it.

Note: Nothing to worry about the amount paid. It will not be used for any other purposes until the final decision has been made and at least 50% of the people have agreed upon. And the amount is being deposited as and when its collected.

2. Increasing the Monthly maintenance amount to meet our monthly expenses.

3. Discuss about some fixed dates for the payment of monthly maintenance charges (1st - 5th of every month), and the late payment charges.

4. Any other open issues/ concerns

I am taking liberty to send feedback collection sheet on Water Softener Plant installation.

Pls mention ‘Yes’ if you would like to have it installed. Pls mention ‘No’ if you don’t want to get it installed.

Mention the name of the project that will be your priority one to take up immediately by the KEAOA under comments column.
Thanks
RangaNadh.B.V
B-306

Is there any flat for sale?

 

One of my friends is looking for a 3 BHK flat to buy. Is there any flat now in our appartment which is for sale? Please let me know.

 

Thanks for your time

Regards,
Ranjat K Mishra
09742274952

[Kethana Enclave Apartment Owner's Association] IMPT

 

I see there are still a lot of people who are not willing to pay the money for the water softner plant. I would like to know what is happening in this regard i.e. whether the softner plant is being installed or not...if not then what happens to the money which we have already paid..

 

Please understand that there is no consensus on such issues and it is becomes really irritating. I hope sincere efforts are out in clarifying this issue.

 

Anoop Nair.

G-1-A

[Kethana Enclave Apartment Owner's Association] IMPT

 

I also go with Rajesh and I too payed the money. Please also register in commonFloor for which I sent invitation some time back. It has a better interface customised for apartment management. 

 

Thanks N Regards

Karthik 101-A

 

[Kethana Enclave Apartment Owner's Association] IMPT

I too agree for a voting. If not online, at least send out a circular to obtain the opinion from each flat, through security.  If we have a majority greater than 50%, in favor of water softner plant, then we can proceed, also we will no have any more doubt / concern in our minds about this.

 

If we do not get a majority, then please call for a meeting and let us discuss in what way we can utilize the Rs.3500/- that has been already collected.

Thanks 

Rajesh (302-A)

NB : Just by the numbers of whom have already paid the money, do not take an opinion that all those are in favor of water softner plant. Myself, have already paid, but I believe this money can be put in use for better projects than water softner plant. Last weekend itself there was delay in getting the tanker. And we are just in the beginning of Feb, summer is yet to come.......