Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna who was born to King Vasudeva And Devaki Devi. It is celeberated for two days in a memorable way.
In the first celeberation which takes place at midnight, the image of the infant Balkrishna is bathed and cradled. The conch shell is blown, people sing devotional songs, dance to the music, chant bhajans, give all the possible offerings.
Singing and dancing reveal the devotional mood and joy of the worshipper. Offering of flowers remind us to be pure and beautiful like flowers. Coconut symbolises selfless service, the breaking of coconut reveals we are breaking down our ego before the Lord. The clapping of hands, ringing of the bell activates our accupressure points. Decoration of the image and fruits & delicacies, show us the beauty of art in its full form.
On the second day of the festival a popular ceremony known as 'Dahi Handi' (Pot of Curd) takes place. In that ceremony a pot containing curd, rupees, fruits is hung from a height, youth break the pot by building a human pyramid. What a wonderful pyramid it is! One feels it must be included in the Olympic as an eventful sport.
Janmashtami celeberation is incomplete without sharing the teachings of Bhagvad Geeta. It is considered universal truth for moral and spiritual growth. It leads you to the path of knowledge . It teaches us knowledge is power. Knowledge removes darkness. Knowledge takes us towards higher ideals.Knowledge is sacred and divine.
Work is worship----Always perform your duty efficiently,without any selfish attachment to the result.
There are 700 verses in Bhagvad Geeta these are some which I like. Read Bhagvad Geeta for divine knowledge and chant 'Hare Krishna--Hare Raama' for eternal peace.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is celeberated through out the world, especially by the Hindus.The markets are flooded with colourful, meaningful, beautiful Rakhees. It is said that the Devas (Gods) and the Asuras (devils) were fighting among themselves to acquire control of the universe. Indra ,the king of Devas was defeated many times. Indrani then prepared a bond of protection which she tied on the wrist of Indra with its strong bond of affection he defeated the Asuras.
It is considered to be the bond of affection, love, protection and spiritual binding between a brother and sister by tying a sacred thread around the wrist of brother. The brother comlpetes this joy by giving special gifts.
I am also a lucky younger sister. In this journey of life, being younger I have always enjoyed the joy and wonder of owning and receiving gifts. It is loads of fun and full of blessings celeberation for me. I have always been a beneficial 'receiver'.
Rakhi during the medieval era had broken the religious barriers. Humayun, King Puru were moved by this thread of love, and enjoyed the sweetness of brother-sister relationship.
Even today the world needs to be wrapped up in this pious relation. The brother-sister relation creates a feeling of oneness, signifying a peaceful, self-less co-existence of every individual.It promotes the feeling of unity and a commitment to all the members of society to protect each other. It encourages a harmonious socal life and peaceful co-existence, binding the world together in an emotional family bond.
Growing up in a multicultural world, interpersonal relationship develops the economy of country. The values of integrity, friendship, kindness, fairness of each other are the essence of celeberation. A wonderful festive celeberation, the whole world should enjoy it and be a 'beneficiary' like me.
It is considered to be the bond of affection, love, protection and spiritual binding between a brother and sister by tying a sacred thread around the wrist of brother. The brother comlpetes this joy by giving special gifts.
I am also a lucky younger sister. In this journey of life, being younger I have always enjoyed the joy and wonder of owning and receiving gifts. It is loads of fun and full of blessings celeberation for me. I have always been a beneficial 'receiver'.
Rakhi during the medieval era had broken the religious barriers. Humayun, King Puru were moved by this thread of love, and enjoyed the sweetness of brother-sister relationship.
Even today the world needs to be wrapped up in this pious relation. The brother-sister relation creates a feeling of oneness, signifying a peaceful, self-less co-existence of every individual.It promotes the feeling of unity and a commitment to all the members of society to protect each other. It encourages a harmonious socal life and peaceful co-existence, binding the world together in an emotional family bond.
Growing up in a multicultural world, interpersonal relationship develops the economy of country. The values of integrity, friendship, kindness, fairness of each other are the essence of celeberation. A wonderful festive celeberation, the whole world should enjoy it and be a 'beneficiary' like me.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Independance Day
15th August is the Independance Day of my beloved motherland--INDIA.Flag hoisting ceremony will be celeberated throughout the country.This is the diamond jubilee celeberation of the world's largest populated democratic country,though a joyous event pulls me back to the past.
It reminds me of the diamonds stolen away from TAJMAHAL tsk...tsk..tsk..but still it ranks to be among the seven wonders of the world.My country was known as the GOLDEN BIRD had limitless wealth.Great many people have written about its high civilization,discoveries,elegant arts,Life-styles,culture etc.Even today the famous libraries of the world are studded up with books glorifying unbelievable wealth of India. A Divine Land of Godly personalities Lord Krishna Lord Jesus Mohd. Pagamber.Has the Golden Era passed away?The discovery of "0-ZERO"during Maurya Dynasty has reduced our economy to Zero?The answer is NO.
India has always been a wealthy country.In good old days Gold,Diamond were considered to be the wealth of the country.Today BRAIN is considered to be the wealth of the country.Brain drain Outsourcing has certainly affected the economy of the country.Dreamless and happy to say our economy is rising."Rupee becoming stronger against Dollar"Glossy magazines are flooded with this good and bad news.The brainy living capitalist have started wide opening their eyes in surprise.The future is bright and glorious.
It sounds like a complicating,ugly fact,stories of hope.The change is natural,civilization rises and falls.Easily accessable modes of transport,Internet are the mounting steps for good things that are coming.Better things will make the world better.Richness in thoughts will wipe out spiritual and moral bankruptcy.India is slowly becoming a technology Hub builiding Jobs.More jobs>more oppourtinity>More money>Less starvation>Less corruption>End of hateful and jealousy.It gives me intense pleasure to value them all,living with freedom,honour and diginity.
I feel proud and blessed to be Indian.Though Iam in U.S.A. with my children I will be hoisting my National Flag.Singing the National Anthem eating Jalebis Dhokla.I will always hoist my flag wherever I am in U.S.A. Canada U.K. ....MERA BHARAT MAHAN
It reminds me of the diamonds stolen away from TAJMAHAL tsk...tsk..tsk..but still it ranks to be among the seven wonders of the world.My country was known as the GOLDEN BIRD had limitless wealth.Great many people have written about its high civilization,discoveries,elegant arts,Life-styles,culture etc.Even today the famous libraries of the world are studded up with books glorifying unbelievable wealth of India. A Divine Land of Godly personalities Lord Krishna Lord Jesus Mohd. Pagamber.Has the Golden Era passed away?The discovery of "0-ZERO"during Maurya Dynasty has reduced our economy to Zero?The answer is NO.
India has always been a wealthy country.In good old days Gold,Diamond were considered to be the wealth of the country.Today BRAIN is considered to be the wealth of the country.Brain drain Outsourcing has certainly affected the economy of the country.Dreamless and happy to say our economy is rising."Rupee becoming stronger against Dollar"Glossy magazines are flooded with this good and bad news.The brainy living capitalist have started wide opening their eyes in surprise.The future is bright and glorious.
It sounds like a complicating,ugly fact,stories of hope.The change is natural,civilization rises and falls.Easily accessable modes of transport,Internet are the mounting steps for good things that are coming.Better things will make the world better.Richness in thoughts will wipe out spiritual and moral bankruptcy.India is slowly becoming a technology Hub builiding Jobs.More jobs>more oppourtinity>More money>Less starvation>Less corruption>End of hateful and jealousy.It gives me intense pleasure to value them all,living with freedom,honour and diginity.
I feel proud and blessed to be Indian.Though Iam in U.S.A. with my children I will be hoisting my National Flag.Singing the National Anthem eating Jalebis Dhokla.I will always hoist my flag wherever I am in U.S.A. Canada U.K. ....MERA BHARAT MAHAN
Sunday, August 12, 2007
OM GANESH NAMAY
This is my first step in the world of blogging. Lord Ganesha is known as Sukhhartha Vighna Hartha.Hindu rituals start with the name of this lord.The lord is famous for his elephant head round stomach and always surrounded by delicious dishes.The most colourful God his pet being a small mouse.Even today in digitilized and computerised world mouse plays very important role can"t imagine computer without mouse.Ifeel the idea of computer must have clicked by watching the statue of lord Ganesha.Beautiful Moon is considered to be the enemy of Lord Ganesha it is said that there was a tussle between the two Lord in anger broke one of his tusks
and threw it on the moon.Should we Indians be proud or not to claim that we were the first to land on moon?
and threw it on the moon.Should we Indians be proud or not to claim that we were the first to land on moon?
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