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Free Lecture Series, Wisdom in Action, to be Presented at Rutgers presented by Philosopher Sunanda Leelaram

Sep 10, 2019 12:19PM ● By Kristy Mayer

Experience a fascinating three-day lecture series on the theme of ancient wisdom and its role in everyday life from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on September 27 through 29, at Rutgers University. 

Facilitated by Sunanda Leelaram, affectionately known as Sunandaji, an eminent philosopher from India and the daughter-disciple of world-renowned guru and author Swami Parthasarathy, the weekend will concentrate on Wisdom in Action. Participants will learn how to make life more dynamic, focused and productive, while remaining mentally peaceful and stress-free. This knowledge is derived from the ancient Indian philosophy of Vedanta, which is a combination of the words veda (wisdom) and anta (ultimate). 

In a style that has been described as profound, yet practical and pleasing, Sunandaji will teach the fourth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Vedanta text that systematically explains the wisdom underlying right action that leads to happiness, prosperity and ultimate fulfillment of life’s purpose. 

Sunandaji has been studying and researching Vedanta for almost four decades. She has addressed diverse audiences across four continents. Her presentation of ancient wisdom in contemporary thought has received widespread coverage in television, radio and print media. She serves as senior trustee of the Vedanta Cultural Foundation, a charitable trust dedicated to the study, research and propagation of Vedanta philosophy worldwide.

Cost: Free. Parking is available. Location: Trayes Hall, 100 George St., New Brunswick, NJ. For more information and to register, visit VedantaUSA.org. See ad, page 7 in print magazine.


Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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