The 13th century poet saint, Gyandev created a children's game called 'Moksha Patam'. The British later named it Snakes and Ladders and diluted the entire knowledge - instead of the original Moksha Patam.
In the original one hundred square game board, the 12th square was faith, the 51st square was reliability, the 57th square was generosity, the 76th square was knowledge and the 78th square was asceticism. These were the squares where the ladders were found and one could move ahead faster.
The 41st square was for disobedience, the 44th square for arrogance, the 49th square for vulgarity, the 52nd square for theft, the 58th square for lying, the 62nd square for drunkenness, the 69th square for debt, the 73rd square for murder, the 84th square for anger, the 92nd square for greed, the 95th square for pride and the 99th square for lust. These were the squares where the snake waited with its mouth open.
The 100th square represented Nirvana or Moksha.
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Born to Fly : The Heroic Story of Downed US Navy Pilot Lt Shane Osborne
From the age of three, Shane Osborne dreamed of being a pilot. He began learning the skills he would need to fly as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a branch of the US Air Force, when he was just twelve years old. But it wasn't until he graduated from the naval ROTC program at the University of Nebraska and joined the navy that his dream became a reality. For five years, Osborne practiced rigorous training exercises, working tirelessly day in and day out until he advanced from navy pilot to mission commander.
All his flying skills were put to test when a Chinese F-8 II fighter jet collided with his EP-3E ARIES II plane during a US surveillance mission through international airspace. The impact severely damaged Osborne's aircraft, sending it plummeting toward the ocean. With almost certain disaster looming, Osborne managed to gain control of the crippled plane and land it safely on the Chinese island of Hainan saving the lives of his twenty three crew members.
He survived interrogation and imprisonment by the Chinese. He inspired his crew to get through their ordeal and came out a hero to all.
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An interesting question
Who wins a girl's heart easily?
* Funny Guy.
* Rich Guy.
* Handsome Guy.
* Romantic Guy.
Tailpiece.
Got up as usual, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. Since it was bright and sunny, carried out washing machinex of the bed linen. Spoke to the entire KK Nair-Chandramathykutty Amma family over a con call, in the evening.
In the original one hundred square game board, the 12th square was faith, the 51st square was reliability, the 57th square was generosity, the 76th square was knowledge and the 78th square was asceticism. These were the squares where the ladders were found and one could move ahead faster.
The 41st square was for disobedience, the 44th square for arrogance, the 49th square for vulgarity, the 52nd square for theft, the 58th square for lying, the 62nd square for drunkenness, the 69th square for debt, the 73rd square for murder, the 84th square for anger, the 92nd square for greed, the 95th square for pride and the 99th square for lust. These were the squares where the snake waited with its mouth open.
The 100th square represented Nirvana or Moksha.
* * *
Born to Fly : The Heroic Story of Downed US Navy Pilot Lt Shane Osborne
From the age of three, Shane Osborne dreamed of being a pilot. He began learning the skills he would need to fly as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a branch of the US Air Force, when he was just twelve years old. But it wasn't until he graduated from the naval ROTC program at the University of Nebraska and joined the navy that his dream became a reality. For five years, Osborne practiced rigorous training exercises, working tirelessly day in and day out until he advanced from navy pilot to mission commander.
All his flying skills were put to test when a Chinese F-8 II fighter jet collided with his EP-3E ARIES II plane during a US surveillance mission through international airspace. The impact severely damaged Osborne's aircraft, sending it plummeting toward the ocean. With almost certain disaster looming, Osborne managed to gain control of the crippled plane and land it safely on the Chinese island of Hainan saving the lives of his twenty three crew members.
He survived interrogation and imprisonment by the Chinese. He inspired his crew to get through their ordeal and came out a hero to all.
* * 8
An interesting question
Who wins a girl's heart easily?
* Funny Guy.
* Rich Guy.
* Handsome Guy.
* Romantic Guy.
Tailpiece.
Got up as usual, the chores and was ready by a half past 9. Since it was bright and sunny, carried out washing machinex of the bed linen. Spoke to the entire KK Nair-Chandramathykutty Amma family over a con call, in the evening.
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