Nathayogis were worshippers of Siva and played an important role in the history of medieval Indian mysticism. Nine nathas are famous, among whom Matsyendranatha and Gorakhnatha are known for their miracles and mystic powers. Tbere is a controversy about the names of nine nathas and other siddhas. Thirty great siddhas are listed in Hathaprad [pika and Hatharatnaval ] The influence of natha cult ...

A technique for the classification and ‘understanding’ of ‘child-like’ sketches is explained. Using a live pen-based input device, sketches of animals are classified using our system: SIVA (Sketch Understanding Via Agents). We separate the task into three sub-problems: Sketch segmentation, segment matching and a contextual conflict-resolution system. A successful sketch segmentation method invo...

The antibacterial activity of Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R. Br. callus extract was studied against selected pathogenic bacterial strains, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis by Agar disc diffusion method. Among the three solvents and water were used , methanol extract of callus showed higher inhibition zone against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (27 mm)...

To revive the Siddha system of medicine, a chronological probe including archaeological and historical sources ofthis discipline is necessary. Siddha system is based on th e atom and 96 101ft uvams of Saiva Siddhanda. Archaeological excavations at Harappa and Mohenjedaro, showing light on Siva-Sakti cult form a background for Siddha. There are views of links with the submerged Lumer ia continen...

Recent research on the notion of altruism in terrestrial life has focused on certain altruistic behaviors, which are regarded as beneficial to animal life, especially with respect to individual animal species. Such findings throw light on individualoriented mechanisms and their evolution in helping to clarify so-called intentional interactions between individuals based on discrimination of othe...