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INDIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL - LESSON 1
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> Rajpat (father): I want you to marry a girl of my choice.
> Son: ''''I will choose my own bride!''''
> Rajpat: ''''But the girl is Bill Gates''''s daughter..''''
> Son: ''''Well, in that case... ok''''
>
> Next Rajpat approaches Bill Gates.
> Rajpat: ''''I have a husband for your daughter....''''
> Bill Gates: ''''But my daughter is too young to marry!''''
> Rajpat: ''''But this young man is a vice-president of the World Bank.''''
> Bill Gates: ''''Ah, in that case... ok''''
>
> Finally Rajpat goes to see the president of the World Bank.
> Rajpat: ''''I have a young man to be recommended as a vice-president. ''''
> President: ''''But I already have more vice- presidents than I need! ''''
> Rajpat: ''''But this young man is Bill Gates''''s son-in-law.''''
> President: ''''Ah, in that case... ok''''
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> And that my friends its how Indians do business.
 
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được drpth sửa chữa / chuyển vào 20:05 ngày 05/03/2009

Diary Of an Indian Young Wife
Monday:
Now home from honeymoon and settled in our new home.
It''s fun to cook for Tarun. Today I made an angel food cake and the recipe said, "beat 12 eggs separately." Well, I didn''t have enough bowls to do that, so I had to borrow 12 bowls to beat the eggs in. The cake turned out fine though.
Tuesday:
We wanted a fruit salad for supper. The recipe said, "serve without dressing." So I didn''t dress. But Tarun happened to bring a friend home for supper that night. They both looked so startled when I served them, I think it was the salad.

Dear all,
Calling out your name,
Your face is everywhere.
I''m reaching out to you,
To find that you''re not there.
I wake up every night,
To see the state I''m in.
It''s like an endless fight,
I never seem to win
I can''t go on,
As long as I believe...
Can''t let go,
When I keep wondering...
Where are you now?
What have you found?
Where is your heart,
When I''m not around?
Where are you now?
You gotta let me know,
So I can let you go.
I can hear your voice,
The ring of yesterday,
It seems so close to me but yet so far away.
I should let it out,
To save what''s left of me,
And close the doors of doubt,
Revive my dignity.
But I can''t go on,
As long as I believe,
Can''t let go while I keep wondering.
Where are you now?
I should let it out,
It''s time to let you go,
just wanna know...
Where are you now?
What have you found?
Where is your heart,
When I''m not around?
Where are you now?
You gotta let me know,
so I can let you go.
Is it your mood , Dr. PTH ?

I just found this explanation for the use of colors on Wikipedia:
The spring season, during which the weather changes, is believed to cause viral fever and cold. Thus, the playful throwing of natural coloured powders has a medicinal significance: the colours are tra***ionally made of Neem, Kumkum, Haldi, Bilva, and other medicinal herbs prescribed by ?yurvedic doctors. A special drink called thandai is prepared, sometimes containing bhang (Cannabis sativa). Unfortunately the commercial aspect of celebration has led to an increase in the use of synthetic colours which, in some cases, may be toxic.
It''s interesting, isnt it, that if we look back far enough, we can usually find some practical explanations for such tra***ions. But things change, and what was once good might not be good anymore, in this case, the replacement of natural colors, in the case of dowry, the practice itself. I think the dowry tra***ion is one of the biggest reasons for the corruption of the arranged marriage system in India. It''s just ironic that, in a country where the ratio between men and women continues to skew toward men, Indians still haven''t learned to value their women any better, even and especially in the marriage business, not that I want to see women treated as goods.
Anyway, I think I have already said more than I should...

By the way, does anyone know what year it is according to Hindu calendar? I believe it is currently the year 2553 according to Buddhist calendar, correct me if I''m wrong.

To Viheart nè :
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it''s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You''ll get by...
If you smile
With your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You''ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just...
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That''s the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what''s the use of crying
You''ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just...
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it''s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You''ll get by...
Smile nhé.

Thanks Sai

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New Delhi, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates.
You may visit the store ONLY ONCE!
There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch ... . You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.
On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.
The second floor sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.
The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking.
''Wow,'' she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the housework.
''Oh, mercy me!'' she exclaims, ''I can hardly stand it!'' Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 14,363,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day!

How do indians think of mariage ?
Reasons for Marriage:
Marriage is a social custom that has been playing a unifying role between the cultures since antiquity. Marriage lays the foundation for a family. Hence, selection of girls for marriage purpose must be done cautiously and carefully. Acharya Vatsyayan dictates that a girl obtained from the same caste, community or class with religious ways proves helpful in attaining Dharma (religion), Artha (wealth) and Kama (pleasures). Children begotten by such a lady gain acceptance and respect in the society.
Suitable Girl:
A girl of noble ancestry and three or more years younger than the boy is suitable by all means for the marriage. Sweet conduct, attractive figure, beauty, character and good family background are other things that count in the selection of a suitable girl. She must have a well- balanced proportion among her body parts like hair, teeth, nails, eyes etc. She must not be afflicted with any serious diseases.
Girls who doze or cry loudly during the marriage rituals, or run away from the house, whose names do not sound good, girls who are deliberately concealed before the actual time of marriage are not at all suitable for marriage.
Consideration of Relation:
Even if you have found suitable girl to marry with, consideration of her relations is very important. It is said that, friendship lasts with people of equal standard. This logic also applies well to the marriage because marriage is a life-long friendship. One should therefore strive to select a girl from his similar status. Even if he has got a girl from the high society, he should bring her to his own home after marriage and should not agree to stay with his in-laws in any case.
Coaxing of the girl:
Even after marriage, the groom cannot enjoy physical intimacy with the bride without winning her confidence. This chapter describes the ways to win the confidence of the newly wed bride.
Abidance to celibacy for three nights: T
he bride and groom must follow celibacy for three days after the marriage. During this period, they should sleep separately on the floor, take plain food without salt or sour. Thereafter they should take bath, adorn themselves with ornaments, watch games and treat the guests.
Girl fit for coition:
To decide this point, one should pay attention to three things. 1) Age of the girl. 2) Development of her body and 3) Her monthly periods. Exponents of Kama Sutra advocate marriage of a twelve years old girl with a twenty-five years old boy. They also say that intercourse of a sixteen years old girl by twenty years old boy produces a healthy baby. Those who have nothing to do with education may marry well before attaining an age of twenty. Experts advocate that a girl can be mated with immediately after her first menses. If the body of a girl is healthy and sound, there is no harm in intercourse at an age of twelve, experts say.
In the present modern age, population explosion has taken the magnitude of the crisis. Hence, one should follow the guidelines of his country`s constitution regarding marriage. Similarly, if one intends to have healthy children, he should not opt for young girls for marriage. In India, the constitution fixes twenty-one years for boys and eighteen years for girls as the marriage age. Medical experts also agree at these ages. But in big cities, people usually get married in advance age.
GANDHARVA VIVAH (Love Marriage):
Marriages are made in heaven but there are innumerable hurdles in their way on earth. First of all, it is the parents of the girl who put the greatest hurdle. Despite knowing that it is virtually impossible to get a cent percent groom, they continue to chase a `wild goose` for their daughter. In their efforts, such parents miss scores of suitable boys who could be well-matched grooms for their daughters. If the girl wishes, love marriage could be a good way out for her. Similarly, there are lot of barriers in the marriage of poor but deserving boy. A rich but dependent boy likewise faces many hurdles in his marriage. In all these situations, love marriage is the best option.
Love Marriage better than abduction:
Love marriage is the best option for those poor but deserving people who are being denied of marriage. Such people don`t need to venture far and wide in search of a bride. They may find one in their neighbourhood provided that they have a vision. Almost, everywhere on earth, whether in big cities or in a small village, there are girls who aspire someone in their vicinity. But the parents of such girls have serious objection over the relation of their daughters with someone they dislike. However, if the girl is ready and the boy is sure of his capacity to feed his family, love marriage is the best way out for them. There is literally no harm if the girl herself selects a groom for her.
CONDUCT OF MARRIED WOMAN:
After marriage, a young girl has to sacrifice most of her liberties in favour of her husband. Tra***ionally, two kinds of married women have been recognized: The sole wife and one of the harems.
First of all, a married woman must win the confidence of her husband. She should strive to keep her husband free from worries and take charge of internal and external arrangements. She should control the expenses also. Keeping the house clean, worshipping in the temple of the house at right time, proper regard for the in-laws etc. are also the duties of a married woman.
If there is proper space around the house, the married woman must take interest to develop a kitchen garden and a lawn on this space and maintain them. She should not accompany the wretched women. She should cook the food, which her husband likes most. She should also serve her husband herself more and more rather than asking the servants to do so. She should check the squandering husband wisely. She should not attend social functions without her husband`s permission. She should retire every night to bed after her husband but wake up earlier.
When the husband is angry, she should not tempt to argue with him. She should maintain proper secrecy regarding the wealth and private things of the family. She should welcome and treat her husband`s friends properly. When the husband is setting out for a long journey, she should wear only those insignia that show good fortune. During all the period of her husband`s migration, a married woman must live a plain life under the supervision of her mother and father-in-law.
Who will go then ?