Date: 2025-11-05 08:33:30 Tags: Watch, Time, Horology, Watch Collection Private: No Body:

Let us take a stroll through the world of the automatic watch - yes, the kind of watch that winds itself so you do not have to awkwardly twist the crown like a medival torture device. We will keep all the important facts (because you asked) but make it a little more fun for your readers.

What is an Automatic Watch?

An automatic watch (also known as a self-winding watch) is a mechanical watch whose mainspring is wound automatically by the natural motions of the wearer. In plain English: you move your arm, the watch gets energy, you don't have to wind it manually - Hallelujah.

In contrast, a manual watch requires you to wind the crown by hand regularly. Think of it like pushing your car up a hill versus having it make itself.

How does an Automatic Watch work?

1. Inside the watch, there is a spiral spring called the mainspring. In a manual watch, you wind it via the crown.
2. In an automatic watch, there is an oscillating weight (a rotor) which pivots when you move (your wrist, arm, pocket, etc). This rotor uses your motion to wind the mainspring.
3. Some mechanisms wind only when the rotor moves in one direction; more sophisticated ones wind in both directions.
4. A typically fully-wound mainspring in an automatic watch can store about two days' worth of power reserve - so if you take off the watch and rest it on a table overnight, it should still tick.

Preventing Overwinding

Yup, the rotor keeps winding as you move - but what if the mainspring is already fully wound? That would be bad (over-tension, parts could break). So watchmakers use a slipping clutch or bridle mechanism: once the mainspring is fully wound, excess motion simply slips and doesn't overwind.

Slipping spring or bridle

The bridle is a little steel spring pressing against the barrel wall; when the mainspring is full, the bridle slips and prevents further winding. Invented/patented by one of the founders of Patek Philippe!

History of Automatic Watches

Pocket Watches:

• As early as the 1770s, watchmakers experimented with self-winding mechanisms for pocket watches: Abraham-Louis Perrelet in Switzerland (~1776) is one of the earliest credible inventors.
• These early versions used different types of weights: side-weight (on edge movement), center-weight, rotor-weight, and movement-weight. All are trying to harness motion.

Wrist Watches:

• After WWI, wrist watches became common, so self-winding mechanisms got renewed interest. 
• One of the first commercially successful wrist automatic watches was by John Harwood in 1923: the "bumper" type, where a weight swings back and forth ~180 degrees and bumps buffers.
• The brands like Rolex improved things: in the 1930s, they made a rotor that could spin 360 degrees and increased the energy storage up to 35 hours.
• Later on, in 1948, Eterna introduced ball bearings for the rotor mechanism - a key step in making automatic movements smoother and reliable.
• Even more advanced: in the 1960s/2000s, companies like Carl F. Bucherer introduced a rotorless design (a geared ring with a mass segment around the movement) for thinner watches.

Why you should try Automatic Watches?

• Convenience: You don't have to remember to wind your watch every day if you are wearing it - your wrist does the job.
• Mechanical artistry: Automatic watches are marvels of tiny engineering - gears, springs, rotors, clutches. Show off a bit of nerd cred.
• Vintage Charm and Modern Tech: They bridge centuries of watchmaking history and still look great today.
• Collectibility: Many watch lovers value automatic movements for their complexity and heritage.

A few little quirks

• If you take the watch off and it sits idle for days, it might stop, since your wrist is not moving to wind it.
• Automatic watches may be slightly thicker than manual ones because of the rotor and added parts. 
• Motion is the key: If you are extremely sedentary (desk job, little movement), the winding mechanism might not get enough juice, so some watches allow manual winding as a backup.

Imagine your watch as a tiny gym rat: every time you move your wrist, it lifts weights (the rotor), stores energy (the mainspring), and keeps on time — all without you having to wind it. That’s an automatic watch.

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The Sacred Rhythm of Ashtami

In Kashmiri Hindu tradition, Ashtami tithi (the eighth lunar day) is invested with great spiritual power. Each Ashtami is observed with fasting, prayer, and remembrance of the divine. Among them, the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada month is especially sacred. For Kashmiri Pandits, it brings together multiple streams of devotion — the worship of Mata Raginiya (Kheer Bhawani of Tulla Mulla), the ancient pilgrimage to Harmukh–Gangabal in eastern Kashmir, the veneration of Maa Sharda, and the birth of Lal Ded, the saint-poetess who shaped Kashmiri spirituality. Thus, this single Ashtami is like a confluence where Devi, River, Mountain, and Mystic Song meet, mirroring the soul of Kashmir itself.

The day is closely linked with Mata Raginiya, worshipped at Tulla Mulla in Ganderbal. On this day, devotees keep fasts, offer kheer, and gather around her sacred spring to pray for protection, peace, and prosperity. The water of her shrine, which mystically changes colors, has long been regarded as an oracle of Kashmir’s destiny. Raginiya Bhagwati thus stands as a reminder of the protective Mother who watches over the Pandit community through cycles of fortune and trial.

Gange Ashtami and the Pilgrimage to Harmukh–Gangabal

The same day is revered as Gange Ashtami, dedicated to the holy waters of the Ganga. In Kashmir, this takes form as the sacred pilgrimage to Gangabal, a glacial lake at the foothills of the mighty Harmukh peak in eastern Kashmir. Harmukh is celebrated as the “Kailash of Kashmir”, an abode of Lord Shiva. On this Ashtami, Kashmiri Pandits would traditionally ascend to Harmukh, bathe in Gangabal’s icy waters, and perform shraddha rituals for their ancestors.

For them, Gangabal was their local Ganga, a direct outflow from Shiva’s locks. The pilgrimage bound the community to the sanctity of mountains and rivers, expressing Kashmir’s ancient way of worshipping nature as divinity.

Sharda Ashtami: The Goddess of Wisdom

This day is equally celebrated as Sharda Ashtami, invoking Maa Sharda (Saraswati), the goddess of learning and wisdom. Kashmir’s identity as Sharada Desh — the land of knowledge — stems from its historic association with Sharada Peeth, the great temple-university once renowned across the subcontinent. On this Ashtami, devotees pray for clarity of intellect and purity of speech, recalling Kashmir’s role as a cradle of philosophy, grammar, and scripture.

Birth of Lal Ded: Mystic Voice of Kashmir

The spiritual radiance of this Ashtami deepens with the fact that Laleshwari (Lal Ded, 1320–1392 CE), the mystic saint and poetess, was born on this very day. Her Vakhs (utterances), spoken in Kashmiri, are gems of world spirituality. Renouncing worldly bonds, she wandered as a seeker, teaching through simplicity that the divine dwells within all.

Her immortal vakh still echoes:

“Shiv chuy thali thali rozaan,

Mo zan hyond ta musalmaan.”

Meaning :- Shiva dwells in every being; Know no division of Hindu and Muslim.

Born on Sharda–Gange Ashtami, Lal Ded herself became a flowing river of wisdom and purity, embodying both the grace of the goddess and the power of the sacred waters.

Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami — known as Raginiya Ashtami, Gange Ashtami, Sharda Ashtami, and Lal Ded Jayanti — is a festival where the Mother, the River, the Mountain, and the Mystic unite. For the Kashmiri Pandit community, it is more than a ritual date: it is a cultural affirmation. It recalls their deep bond with Devi Raginiya, their pilgrimages to Harmukh–Gangabal, their scholarly legacy of Sharda, and their mystical inheritance from Lal Ded.

It is, in essence, a day when Kashmir itself is remembered in its wholeness — as land of the goddess, land of sacred waters, land of wisdom, and land of mystic song.

Date: 2025-07-07 10:16:44 Last Modified: 2025-07-09 07:02:07 by MithBooks Tags: Kashmir, Religion, Saints, God Private: No Body:

Born on July 3, 1898, in Srinagar's Bana Mohalla, Bhagwan Gopinath Ji was a spiritual luminary who illuminated the lives of countless devotees through his teachings and miracles. His birth anniversary is being celebrated today at various ashrams in Jammu, Srinagar, and other locations across India and abroad.

Early Life and Spiritual Journey

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji was born to Pandit Narayan Joo Bhan, a devout and spiritually inclined person, and Shrimati Haara Maali. After completing his middle-grade education at Mission School, he worked in various professions, including as a compositor in a printing press and also running a grocery store at Safakadal. However, his true calling lay in spirituality, and he eventually dedicated his life to intense meditation and self-realization.

Teachings and Philosophy

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji's teachings emphasized the importance of self-enquiry, honesty, and truthfulness. He believed in the unity of all humanity, transcending religious and cultural differences. His philosophy was rooted in the Trika school of Advaita Kashmir Shaivism, which emphasizes the ultimate reality of Shiva consciousness.

Some of his notable teachings include :

- God is one: He treats all alike, and there's no distinction between Hindus and Muslims.

- Meditate on OM: Meditation on the symbol OM can rid one of all ills.

- No discrimination: There's no one we can look upon as a stranger; all are one.

- Self-realization: It comes when one bids farewell to one's ego.

Miracles and Devotion

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji was known for his extraordinary spiritual powers, which included:

- Healing incurable diseases

- Blessing childless couples with children

- Mindreading and materialization

- Guiding seekers on their spiritual paths

His devotees believe that he was a jivanmukta, a liberated soul who had attained spiritual enlightenment while still in his physical body.

Legacy

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji's legacy continues to inspire and guide spiritual seekers worldwide. His ashrams in Jammu, Srinagar, and other locations serve as centers of spiritual growth and devotion. The Bhagwan Gopinath Ji Trust works tirelessly to promote his teachings and philosophy, ensuring that his message of love, compassion, and unity reaches a wider audience.

As we celebrate his birth anniversary, we honor the life and teachings of this extraordinary spiritual master, who continues to illuminate the path to self-realization and spiritual enlightenment for generations to come.

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Date: 2025-07-03 10:18:15 Tags: Artificial Intelligence, AI, Technology Private: No Body:

I was recently talking to a guy who works with one of the Big 4s, and got some awesome insights about how things have changed since AI has joined the workforce.

AI has been a real boon for corporations trying to step up their careers, as now they can work on projects that they know nothing about. This means aditional responsibilities and hence results in new career opportunities.

This was a shocker, because now many Data Analysts these days are working as Business Process Automators. Some people have transitioned from a low-paying HR job to jacked software development roles.

I have seen people developing software, simple Excel automation, and even complicated Apps Script codes using AI, and that too faster than a software developer, because a software developer usually takes time to write, and an AI just needs a correct prompt to generate the same code within seconds.

Several corporate firms have also developed their own AI systems that behave similarly to ChatGPT or Claude, which enables their employees to leverage their basic skills to work on harder projects.

I have recently also observed more software engineers searching for jobs, and that is because the expert ones don't work on simple automation, while the basic ones' work can be done by anyone in the company these days.

You don't need to hire a software developer to update your website; a fresher graduate can give prompts to AI Agents and keep your website updated for less than half the salary of a mid-level software engineer.

Motivated enough, and he can even write complex code or edit new software without prior knowledge.

1. Prompt Engineering is the New Niche

These days, people are moving towards Prompt Engineering and upgrading their prompting skills to excel in their corporate lives.

This is because proper prompts can not only help with generating codes, but can also help in improving overall business communication without the end user knowing, which usually results in being in the good books of your clients and boss.

New Generation, especially people who were born after 2015, have already adapted to AI and are basically dependent on its extreme usage.

2. Issues of using too much AI

Although it makes sense to use AI to complete your tasks, an over-dependency is not a good thing on the same. I have seen people making decisions by asking questions to AI Bots, and decisions that may have an effect on their whole life, like career, marriage, legal issues, etc.

These days, people have become incapable of making decisions when time demands. They are delusional and scared to make decisions without checking their phones.

Plus, when you get the whole world's knowledge in one place, you stop the process of learning. It's not about memorising, but the practice part that gets missed.

At the end, I would also like to mention the fact that AI is not absolutely accurate. Taking medicines, decisions, or important actions based on what AI has suggested can be dangerous and at least not so much productive for your personal growth and motivation.

Use AI, but for things that might not have a direct effect on your confidence and personality, or if it has, then a positive one.

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Date: 2025-06-10 10:51:44 Tags: Jammu and Kashmir Private: No Body: Kashmir, a land steeped in spiritual heritage, has been the birthplace of numerous saints and mystics who have enriched its cultural and philosophical landscape. Among the most revered of these figures is Mata Roop Bhawani, a 17th-century Hindu saint and profound mystic-poetess whose life and teachings continue to inspire devotion and spiritual inquiry. Born as Alakheshwari in 1621 AD in Safa Kadal, Srinagar, to Pandit Madhav Joo Dhar, Roop Bhawani's life was destined for extraordinary spiritual heights. Her father, a fervent devotee of Mata Sharika (the presiding deity of Hari Parbat), is said to have been granted a boon by the Goddess herself for a daughter embodying divine qualities. From an early age, Alakheshwari displayed a deeply spiritual inclination, with her father becoming her first Guru, initiating her into the intricate practices of Yoga and Kashmir Shaivism. Despite her profound spiritual bent, societal norms led to her early marriage to Pandit Hiranand Sapru. However, her married life proved challenging due to a lack of understanding from her husband and mistreatment from her mother-in-law. Her spiritual practices, often involving midnight visits to Hari Parbat for sadhana, were met with suspicion and disapproval. This period of worldly suffering, however, only deepened her resolve to pursue the divine path, eventually leading her to renounce her marital home in pursuit of the ultimate truth. Roop Bhawani embarked on a rigorous spiritual journey, performing intense sadhana in solitude at various sacred locations across Kashmir, including Chashme Sahibi, Manigam, Lar, and Vaskura. These places, now revered as "Ropa Bhawani Asthapanas," bear witness to her deep meditative absorption and spiritual austerities. It was during these solitary periods that she attained profound spiritual realizations, earning her the epithet "Mata" (Mother) from her growing number of devotees. Mata Roop Bhawani's contributions to Kashmiri spirituality are immense, particularly through her rich mystic poetry, known as Vaakhs. These sacred utterances, penned in a language that blends old Sanskritized Kashmiri with sprinklings of Persian, Arabic, and Hindi, delve into the depths of Yogic philosophy, the awakening of Kundalini, and the various stages of spiritual realization. Her Vaakhs are not merely intellectual treatises; they are direct expressions of her profound experiential truth, making them accessible and impactful for common people and learned scholars alike. Numerous miracles are attributed to Mata Roop Bhawani, further cementing her status as a divine being. Stories recount her healing the sick, bestowing blessings upon the childless, and demonstrating remarkable spiritual powers. One widely known incident speaks of her miraculously enabling an illiterate boy to write fluently and restoring the sight of a blind devotee. Another popular legend describes a cow spontaneously pouring her milk into her bowl during her solitary meditations, revealing her presence to a bewildered cowherd. Beyond her miracles and poetic genius, Mata Roop Bhawani's philosophy championed the essence of universal love and harmony. Her teachings transcended religious boundaries, embracing both Kashmir Shaivism and Islamic Sufism. She propagated the message of tolerance, selflessness, and the dissolution of ego as essential for spiritual realization. Her influence was so profound that she was revered by both Hindus and Muslims, with local Muslim saints like Shah Qalander acknowledging her spiritual eminence. This unique syncretism in her philosophy contributed significantly to Kashmir's rich spiritual pluralism. Mata Roop Bhawani attained mahanirvana on the Saptami Tithi in the month of Magha (Magh Gha'at Pa'ch Satam) in 1721 AD. This day is commemorated as "Sahibi Saptami" by Hindus in Kashmir, a day of remembrance and devotion. Even her departure was marked by an ethereal mystery; legend states that her body was never found, with her devotees discovering only some alak (locks of hair) and flowers in her coffin, which are revered to this day. Mata Roop Bhawani remains an enduring symbol of spiritual liberation, a divine mother whose life journey, profound wisdom, and luminous poetry continue to guide seekers on the path of self-realization in the serene valleys of Kashmir and beyond.