Cosmogony

                                  On the Cosmogony of the Solar System                              

                           The following manuscript was intended for possible                                                                    publication in some scientific journal.              

 I had some original ideas on the solar system formation and evolution. Its a long time since the thoughts occurred to me, 23 years ago. I had given 03 lecture presentations at our Chennai city's B. M. Birla Planetarium around 2002 and in a star party conducted at Ramencheri village, near Tiruvallur, Chennai by the Tamilnadu Astronomy Association and Bangalore Astronomical Society, which was even mentioned in the web site of the Bangalore Astronomical Society, at that time.     

Subsequently I could not follow it with the necessary calculations and other considerations due to family and social reasons. 

Now, after my 'Post Graduation in Dental Science' and having published in that field, and worked as a faculty, I gained some experience regarding scientific paper publications. Nevertheless, I publish it here in my Blog (for sheer want of time) for people who come across this to evaluate it in their own ways. I will happily consider any opinions and guidance offered. Criticisms, are welcome. 

Yours Astronomically,

Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.,

"Amateur Astronomer"

Chennai City.

                                                    Cosmogony Unraveled                                                                                                                  Cosmogony of the Solar System                                                                                       - Filling the missing gaps.                                                Original version 2002

Dr P.M. Mathews

Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics

Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

AC College Campus, University of Madras.

Subject matter that was sent to the above mentioned authorities is as follows :-

                                

Professor Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.,

Mobile: 8056176954.

E.mail: astrodentist@gmail.com

Fb name: Anand Venkatakrishnan

"Amateur Astronomer"

Founder Member: 'Tamilnadu Astronomy Association (Regd. 1989),'

C/o. B. M. Birla Planetarium,

Periyar Science & Technology Center,

Chennai City.

Oral Cancer

Beware of Oral Cancer Causing Habits

Let us shun the use of chewing or smoking tobacco or alcohol consumption. These adverse habits at some point in the life of an individual may induce cancer formation. Why subject ourselves to the risk of these life-threatening conditions which show no mercy on us. Let us be aware and try to stop these potentially hazardous adverse habits in order to help us escape from the morbidity and the risk of cancer mortality. After all, prevention is better than cure.

Cancer is a disease of older age.  More than 95% occur after 40 years of age. Average age at the time of cancer diagnosis is the 6^th decade of life. They tend to occur more frequently in males. Even though the exact cause is unknown, cancer risk increases with the use of tobacco, alcohol consumption and aging. There are probably multiple causes for every type of cancer.

Oral cancer is the second highest cancer occurring in the human being. Tongue is the most common site in Americans. Throat cancer in Southeast Asians and buccal cancer in Indians. Pain is the most frequent first complaint followed by a lump.

There are thousands of chemicals in a cigarette. A cigarette, smokes out - 500mg of gas (92%), (85% Co₂, O₂, N₂) and Carbon monoxide.  It contains “Tars” – aromatic hydrocarbons, which is the basis of the tobacco taste. It is a most potent carcinogen! It also contains “Nicotine” which is addictive causing habituation, and leads to cardiovascular disease, increases ulcer formation and hypertension. There are some people who smoke with the lighted end of the cigarette in the mouth - ‘reversed smoking.’ This may cause cancer of the palate, the upper part of the mouth.

Smoking tobacco causes red and white changes in the lips and inner aspect of cheeks which may also be an initial sign of cancer.

Chewing tobacco causes difficulty and finally inability to open the mouth which may also be an initial sign of cancer.

Tongue cancer caused by continuous pricking from sharp tooth. 

Apart from viruses and genetic factors, adverse habits like tobacco (chewing & smoking), use of slaked lime, betel leaf and nuts, spices, and alcohol and even a sharp tooth causing persistent irritation in the mouth may cause cancer. So, let us periodically have a mouth examination done, to prevent any change in the mouth which may be dangerous to our precious life! Indeed, everyday self-examination of the mouth can be done. If a person is unable to leave adverse habits then he or she may take the help of a dentist or oral physician or even a psychiatrist for any possible help.

So, let us stop this ‘cancer causing habits’ by work or prayer; awareness or knowledge; or even fear!

Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.

Oral Physician & Dento-Maxillofacial Radiologist,

Member of the Indian Dental Association – IDA,

Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology – IAOMR,

Indian Association of Forensic Odontology – IAFO.

Professor & HoD,

Department of  Dentistry,

Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute,

Enathur, 

Kanchipuram.

The Arrow and the Song

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and was one of the five Fireside Poets from New England.

The Arrow and the Song

BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

I shot an arrow into the air, 

It fell to earth, I knew not where; 

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight 

Could not follow it in its flight. 

I breathed a song into the air, 

It fell to earth, I knew not where; 

For who has sight so keen and strong, 

That it can follow the flight of song? 

Long, long afterward, in an oak 

I found the arrow, still unbroke; 

And the song, from beginning to end, 

I found again in the heart of a friend. 

John Milton

John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667), written in blank verse.

When I consider how my light is spent,

Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,

And that one Talent which is death to hide

Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent

To serve therewith my Maker, and present

My true account, lest he returning chide;

"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?"

I fondly ask. But patience, to prevent

That murmur, soon replies, "God doth not need

Either man's work or his own gifts; who best

Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state

Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed

And post o'er Land and Ocean without rest:

They also serve who only stand and wait."

"When I think of how I have lost my vision even before middle age, and how I am unable to use my best talent to serve God, I want to ask if God requires his servants to work for him even if they don't have vision."

But before he can speak up, a figure called Patience answers his question. Patience is like, "You think God needs your work? No, man. His best servants are the ones who bear life's burden the best. He already has thousands of people running around across land and sea to serve him. You can just stand right there and wait on him, and that's enough."

The Solitary Reaper

The Solitary Reaper

William Wordsworth

1770–1850

Behold her, single in the field, 

Yon solitary Highland Lass! 

Reaping and singing by herself; 

Stop here, or gently pass! 

Alone she cuts and binds the grain, 

And sings a melancholy strain; 

O listen! for the Vale profound 

Is overflowing with the sound. 

No Nightingale did ever chaunt 

More welcome notes to weary bands 

Of travellers in some shady haunt, 

Among Arabian sands: 

A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard 

In spring-time from the Cuckoo-bird, 

Breaking the silence of the seas 

Among the farthest Hebrides. 

Will no one tell me what she sings?— 

Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow 

For old, unhappy, far-off things, 

And battles long ago: 

Or is it some more humble lay, 

Familiar matter of to-day? 

Some natural sorrow, loss, or pain, 

That has been, and may be again? 

Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang 

As if her song could have no ending; 

I saw her singing at her work, 

And o'er the sickle bending;— 

I listened, motionless and still; 

And, as I mounted up the hill, 

The music in my heart I bore, 

Long after it was heard no more. 

    

The quality of mercy

"The quality of mercy" refers to a quote by Portia in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice; it occurs during Act IV, Scene 1, set in a Venetian Court of Justice. It is the speech in which Portia begs Shylock for mercy. Some sources set apart the first four lines of the speech or refer only to the first four lines as the subject of "The quality of mercy". Other sources refer to a longer portion of the speech but not the full 22 lines.

The quality of mercy is not strain'd,

It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven

Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;

It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:

'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes

The throned monarch better than his crown;

His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,

The attribute to awe and majesty,

Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;

But mercy is above this sceptred sway;

It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,

It is an attribute to God himself;

And earthly power doth then show likest God's

When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,

Though justice be thy plea, consider this,

That, in the course of justice, none of us

Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;

And that same prayer doth teach us all to render

The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much

To mitigate the justice of thy plea;

Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice

Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there.

— The Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1

RN Tagore

*So beautiful! It's so true*. 

Go not to the temple ~ 

by RN Tagore

Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,

First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love and kindness. 

Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God,

First remove the darkness of sin , pride and ego, 

from your heart...

Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer,

First learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen.

And apologise to those you have wronged. 

Go not to the temple to pray on bended knees,

First bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden.

And strengthen the young ones.  

Not crush them.

Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness for your sins,

First forgive from your heart those who have hurt  you!

*Very Very Beautiful*.