Realise the dangers of the coming severe adverse times and purchase items needed for the family now !

In 2020, the world had a glimpse of the adverse times in the form of the Corona pandemic. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, increase in global temperatures, the terrible forest-fires in USA and Europe are some incidents indicating such times today. Many Saints, Seers, etc. have repeatedly said that the coming adverse times will be very severe. Due to the collective destiny, shift in the warfare techniques of negative energies in the subtle world, the cycle of Time, etc. the exact time of the adverse period shifts a little. However, everyone should remain ready to face the adverse times. During such times, it becomes difficult to obtain food grains, water, medicines, fuel, etc. It is a time when there is a shortage of items of daily and occasional needs. Given ahead is a list of various items that will be useful in an emergency. Purchase these in adequate quantities according to the number of family members, their age and the rooms in your house. Besides these, you may want to purchase other personal items as well.

1. Daily essentials : Toothpaste, shaving and haircutting kit, bath and laundry soap, clothing, hair oils, bindi, mirrors, combs, nail-cutters, spare glasses, iron (preferably coal-fired), bed-sheets, towels, toiletries, stationery, footwear, etc.

2. Kitchen items : Pliers, an extra pair of tongs and tweezers, mortar and pestle, grindstones, etc.

3. Seasonal items : A. Items needed in summer : Hand-held fan, goggles, a large scarf to cover the face and neck for protection from the sun, hat, etc. B. Items needed in monsoons : Umbrella, raincoat, gumboots, etc. C. Items needed in winter : Sweaters, gloves, socks, caps, shawls, mufflers, blankets, etc.

4. Household items : A. Required for small home repairs – nails of various sizes, hammer, spanners, pliers, screwdriver, cutter, wood hacksaw, polish paper, pair of scissors, measuring tape, etc. B. Sewing materials – Needle-thread, buttons, a pair of scissors, meas-uring tape, sewing machine, etc. C. Pesticides – Spray/poison to kill mosquitoes, rats, bed bugs, ants, lice, lice eggs, etc.; rat cage, mosquito net, etc. D. Some spare items – Buckets and mugs for bathing and soaking clothes, brushes for clothes, electrical items (lamps, tube lights), three-pin plugs and holders, slipper straps, etc. E. Other items – Small transistor or radio to listen to Government announcements, manual-winding watch, automatic wristwatch (that can last for even 50 years from the date of manufacture – these are wound by hand-movement and if not worn on the wrist, these work for about 3 days). Solar powered watch, portable solar chargers for charging mobiles, gas lighter, windproof lighter, candles, twine, coir ropes, plastic ropes for drying clothes, bicycle air-filling pump, electric tester for checking electric supply, etc.

5. Items useful for patients : A thermometer, hot water bag, a small bowl for grinding Ayurveda pills, commode chair, diapers for the elderly, etc.

Since we are humans and understand the importance of making provisions for the coming adverse times, let us benefit from this information.

– Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Athavale (1.8.2023)