Hello friends,
M Back to blogging.
Last few days were the most memorable days of my life. I am wondering from where to start.
Well let me start from TRM 2010.
TRM 2010 :
TRM is Teachers’ Refresher Meet where all the Art of Living Teachers come to gather and spend quality time with Guruji. I call it Honeymoon with Guruji. During TRM Guruji spend lot time (in physical presence) with AOL Teachers. He Himself talk to all Teachers personally and solve their queries, problems and gives answers of their questions. Like other teachers I also went with some of the questions and He gave all the answers to my questions. This is the time I was waiting for. By giving answers He has given me new direction on this path. I was so happy that day. I am happy today too.
After TRM I came back to Ahmedabad, Gujarat for mega YES!+ during Guruji’s visit. It was like my dream come true feeling because It was my wish to have YES!+ in Ahmedabad since 2006. YES!+ started happening from 2007 or 2008. This time when I came to Ahmedabad from Pune around 6 months back for organizing and taking YES!+ Courses, I used to tell other YES!+ Teachers and Volunteers that we will have mega YES!+ Course soon and we will have Bau’s YES!+ DSN Course in Ahmedabad. The Bhakti Concert in Ahmedabad. First ever YES!+ Advance in Vasad Ashram. When I heard that Guruji is coming to Ahmedabad and we will have mega YES!+. I was like gone mad because my wishes granted so soon and my faith for Bau’s DSN, Bhakti, YES!+ Adv became stronger.
My Experience working for Mega YES!+ at Ahmedabad during Guruji’s visit :
I learnt a lot during the process of organizing this course. A big team of Teachers and Volunteers were working for this course. Kudos to the team of full time Teachers and volunteers who made this Course successful. I had lot of quality time with Bawa and Dinesh da. We all had lot of learning with fun during the course. We had Mathmagic workshop also. On the last day Bau and Dinesh da were leaving and few volunteers told me that they wanted to meet Bau and Dinesh personally. It was around 8 pm and their train was around 10 pm. Bawa and Dinesh da was in the course and after the course they were directly going to station. I checked with Rashming bhaiya, there was no chance to meet them in between. So Rashmin bhaiya suggested us to go to station, may be volunteers can get 5 mins with them. So I decided to go with few core volunteers who had actually worked a lot for the course. As soon as Bawa left, we few teachers and volunteers also left. Volunteers got around 10 mins quality time with them. I was so happy seeing volunteers with Bawa and Dinesh da. Volunteers were so happy. On way back I got message on my mobile from Hiren, he said “ Howmuchever I was tiered during the process of organizing course, its all gone after meeting Bawa.” He was so happy like other volunteers.
Following Guruji…
Once Course got over I decided to follow Guruji wherever he goes in Gujarat trip. Guruji next went to Rajkot for Laxmi puja on Dhan Teras. So I went there and attended amazing laxmi puja, met Rajkot YES!+ Team. Next day was volunteers meet and it was Kali Chaudas – My Birthday according to Hindu Calendar. This day is very special for me because on this day in 2007 I was with my Lord for the first time in this Life. This was the day Guruji blessed me to become full time. Guruji always used to say Don’t bring flowers to me, you become flower and come. On the day of Kali Chaudas 2007 I surrender my self to my Lord. If you are THE LUCKIEST then only you will be able to celebrate your birthday in presence of Guruji. Guruji wished me on that day and in a gift He blessed me to become full time in Art of Living. And this year Kali Chaudas 2010 I was again going to be with my Lord on my birthday. This year He wished me again saying Happy Birthday… Those were one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
Then I went back to Ahmedabad for a day and then I left for Vadodara where Guruji is going to be there for Diwali puja and for Advance Course. I met Him so many times during His Vadodara trip. Where ever He goes me and few teachers and volunteers used to follow Him in Nishit’s car. Thanks to Nishit for his seva. The Best Best Best The Best part of my Vadodara visit is… Guruji supposed to meet personally all the adv course ppl so I went and set in a darshan line on 8 th Nov 2010. For the first time in this life time I heard my name from Gurji’s mouth. He was giving darshans and suddenly He turned to me and talked with me. It was awesome experience. I had wish that Guruji say my name once and this time He fulfilled my wish by saying my name. I never felt my name so sweet, so beautiful, so special ever before. I was totally surprised. I was totally in bliss.
After Guruji left Gujarat we also left for our homes and then life goes on doing seva, sadhana and satsang…
Love You Guruji…
Jai Gurudev…
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Art of Living Joke time...
1
Santa: banta have u done sahaj samaadhi course?
Banta:no, wat do you get after doing it?
Santa: you get samaadhi and….(banta stops him and says)
Banta:” mein sam ‘aadhi’ kyun lu, mein puri lunga”….!!!
2
Santa :if you sit in vajrasan after having food, digestion will be good and fast
Banta: I want it to be superfast, I will eat my meal sitting in vajrasan….!!
3
Santa: In the protest of increased prices, there is ‘bandh’ announced by oppositions
Banta: But they didn’t announce ‘bhastrika’, so how can we have bandh…??
4
Santa: Lets go 2 Satsang
Banta: these people have done mistake, it should be ‘frisang’ or ‘thurssang, as it happens on Friday and Thursday.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Joke time....
Jailor : Tumhe kal 5 baje phansi di jayegi.
Sardar : Ha Ha Ha
Jailor : Kyon has rahe ho
Sardar : Main to uthta hi subha 9 baje hu....
Sardar : Ha Ha Ha
Jailor : Kyon has rahe ho
Sardar : Main to uthta hi subha 9 baje hu....
Fact of Marriages...
Marriages may be made in Heaven.
But, the Maintenance charges have to be Paid on Earth...
But, the Maintenance charges have to be Paid on Earth...
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Joke time...
Santa : Aapka kutta to sher jaisa dikhta hai, kya khilate ho??
Banta : Are ye sher hi hai, pyar vyar ke chakkar me pad kar shakal kutte jaisi ho gayi...
lol...
Banta : Are ye sher hi hai, pyar vyar ke chakkar me pad kar shakal kutte jaisi ho gayi...
lol...
Trip to Vasad Ashram
On 18th July Me and some of the volunteers from Ahmedabad went to Vasad Ashram. It was amazing experience with lot of learnings and fun. Plz check out the below link to find out how much fun we all had during the trip.
http://yesplus-ahmedabad.blogspot.com/2010/07/trip-to-vasad-ashram.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvoYbQ2iiuc
http://yesplus-ahmedabad.blogspot.com/2010/07/trip-to-vasad-ashram.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvoYbQ2iiuc
Tulsi...
• Tulsi is a Sanskrit name. It is known as Holy Basil in English.
• Tulsi is a heavy branched having hair all over. It attains the height of about 75 – 90 cm. It has round oval shaped leaves which are up to 5 cm long. The leaves are 2- 4 cm in length. Its seeds are flat. Its flowers are purple – creamish in colour. The Tulsi with the green leaves is called the Shri Tulsi and one with the reddish leaves is called the Krishna Tulsi. Its seeds are yellow to reddish in colour. Leaves of Tulsi contains very essential oil.
• The tulsi or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. Tulsi is the sacred plant dearer to the Lord Vishnu. Tulsi symbolises purity. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. Tulsi got its name from Tulasi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. In India people grow Tulsi as the religious plant and worship it. Its leaves are used in temples for the worship purposes and also on the several occasions such as marriage. A Hindu house is considered incomplete without the Tulsi plant in the courtyard. Tulsi is belived to promote longevity and life long happiness. Hindus perform special Tulsi puja in the Kartik month which starts after Sharad Poornima. It is the time of the Tulsi vivah (marriage). On this day Tulsi is decorated and coloured as a bride.Even today people in India maintain a potted Tulsi plant. The womens water the plant, light up the diya near it and worships it daily. The stems, leaves, seeds and even the soil is considered as holy. According to the ancient texts Tulsi is glorified as the one who helps in bringing people closer to the divine.
• Varieties of tulsi :
. Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum),
. Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum),
. Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum).
The Tulsi is also a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments. Here're medicinal uses of tulsi:
1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.
3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.
4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.
6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.
7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.
11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.
12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.
13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.
15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.
I feel there should be Tulsi plant at every home, it was not there at my place so I planted it. I gave her a name also. Her name is Devi Panchal (inspired from bau (Khursheed Batliwala)).
• Tulsi is a heavy branched having hair all over. It attains the height of about 75 – 90 cm. It has round oval shaped leaves which are up to 5 cm long. The leaves are 2- 4 cm in length. Its seeds are flat. Its flowers are purple – creamish in colour. The Tulsi with the green leaves is called the Shri Tulsi and one with the reddish leaves is called the Krishna Tulsi. Its seeds are yellow to reddish in colour. Leaves of Tulsi contains very essential oil.
• The tulsi or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshipped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. Tulsi is the sacred plant dearer to the Lord Vishnu. Tulsi symbolises purity. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. Tulsi got its name from Tulasi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. In India people grow Tulsi as the religious plant and worship it. Its leaves are used in temples for the worship purposes and also on the several occasions such as marriage. A Hindu house is considered incomplete without the Tulsi plant in the courtyard. Tulsi is belived to promote longevity and life long happiness. Hindus perform special Tulsi puja in the Kartik month which starts after Sharad Poornima. It is the time of the Tulsi vivah (marriage). On this day Tulsi is decorated and coloured as a bride.Even today people in India maintain a potted Tulsi plant. The womens water the plant, light up the diya near it and worships it daily. The stems, leaves, seeds and even the soil is considered as holy. According to the ancient texts Tulsi is glorified as the one who helps in bringing people closer to the divine.
• Varieties of tulsi :
. Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum),
. Rama Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum),
. Vana Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum).
The Tulsi is also a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments. Here're medicinal uses of tulsi:
1. Healing Power: The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
2. Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.
3. Coughs: Tulsi is an important constituent of many Ayurvedic cough syrups and expectorants. It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.
4. Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
5. Respiratory Disorder: The herb is useful in the treatment of respiratory system disorder. A decoction of the leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.
6. Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.
7. Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
8. Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
9. Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
10. Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.
11. Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.
12. Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.
13. Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
14. Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.
15. Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.
I feel there should be Tulsi plant at every home, it was not there at my place so I planted it. I gave her a name also. Her name is Devi Panchal (inspired from bau (Khursheed Batliwala)).
Sunday, July 11, 2010
YES!+ Experience...
YES!+ Experience of the YES!+ volunteer from B.J.Medical college, Ahmedabad.
One day I went to B.J.Medical college for some work and i met this guy - Mohit. He had amazing experiences after doing Sudarshan Kriya. He shared all the benifites which he got after doing YES!+ workshop and by practicing Sudarshan Kriya everyday. Listen to his experiences by clicking on the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq81IkWf7PM
One day I went to B.J.Medical college for some work and i met this guy - Mohit. He had amazing experiences after doing Sudarshan Kriya. He shared all the benifites which he got after doing YES!+ workshop and by practicing Sudarshan Kriya everyday. Listen to his experiences by clicking on the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq81IkWf7PM
Thursday, May 20, 2010
What is Maya?
• Maya is that which can be measured. The whole world can be measured, that is why it is Maya. All the five elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether - can be measured.
• Measurement is always relative and not absolute. Example: If something weighs 6 kilos on the earth, it then weighs only 1 kilo on the moon. The light of the star you see today is not really today's light. It has taken at least 4 years for the light to reach you! Both size and weight change in air, water and earth. So "measure" is illusive and not dependable. Your bones, skin, body, environment and five elements can be measured; you can put a value to it. So, the whole world is Maya!
• All measures are relative understanding. Einstein's theory of relativity correlates with the Advaita (non-dual) philosophy.
• Maya is getting caught up in the event, personality, object. Knowledge, love, Brahman is seeing beyond the event, personality, or object.
• Maya is not being aware of the three aspects of consciousness. Three aspects of consciousness : "is-ness" - that it is; knowingness/expression - it knows and expresses; and love - it is loving.
• The projection of the nature of self which is "always", on the temporal which can never be "always", is called Maya.
• But what is not Maya? All that cannot be measured is not Maya. You cannot say 1 ounce of love, 2 ounces of peace, 5 kilos of happiness, Can YOU be measured? It is not possible. Your body has weight, but not YOU. Truth cannot be measured, Ananda (joy) cannot be measured, beauty cannot be measured. All these are part of Consciousness or Easwara (Divine) and are called MAYI.
• Measurement is always relative and not absolute. Example: If something weighs 6 kilos on the earth, it then weighs only 1 kilo on the moon. The light of the star you see today is not really today's light. It has taken at least 4 years for the light to reach you! Both size and weight change in air, water and earth. So "measure" is illusive and not dependable. Your bones, skin, body, environment and five elements can be measured; you can put a value to it. So, the whole world is Maya!
• All measures are relative understanding. Einstein's theory of relativity correlates with the Advaita (non-dual) philosophy.
• Maya is getting caught up in the event, personality, object. Knowledge, love, Brahman is seeing beyond the event, personality, or object.
• Maya is not being aware of the three aspects of consciousness. Three aspects of consciousness : "is-ness" - that it is; knowingness/expression - it knows and expresses; and love - it is loving.
• The projection of the nature of self which is "always", on the temporal which can never be "always", is called Maya.
• But what is not Maya? All that cannot be measured is not Maya. You cannot say 1 ounce of love, 2 ounces of peace, 5 kilos of happiness, Can YOU be measured? It is not possible. Your body has weight, but not YOU. Truth cannot be measured, Ananda (joy) cannot be measured, beauty cannot be measured. All these are part of Consciousness or Easwara (Divine) and are called MAYI.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Purushottam Mass
Adhik Maas means Extra Month is also known as Purushottam Mass, Mal Maas, Malimmacha. We have two calendars in India. One is Lunar also known as Hindu calander and the other is Solar. A lunar month is around 29.5 days long and a solar month, that is the usual calendar, is 30 to 31 days. The lunar year consists of 354 solar days and solar year consists of 365 days. There is a difference of 11 days between the lunar and solar year. As this gap increases each year, it approximates in three years to one month. To compensate and get the two calendars similar an extra month is added. This is the thirteenth month of the lunar calendar.
Vasishta Siddhanta, a treatise of Sage Vasishta, says that the Adhika Maas occurs after every 32 months, 16 days and 8 Ghadis. A Ghadi is 24 minutes.
The Adhik Maas is added when the Amvasya and the Surya Sankranti fall on same day. For example, on 14th April 2010, it is Amvasya and also the Sun is changing its sign from Pisces to Aries. So, there is an Adhik Maas this year. This is the ongoing month of Vaishakh which comes after the month of Chaitra. Vaishakh began on 30th of March 2010 and will end on 30th of May 2010 lasting for two months instead of the usual one month.
Just as there is the lunar year with the extra month (Adhik Maas), so is there a lunar year with a diminished or reduced month (Kshaya Maas), with only eleven months in the year. The lunar year comprising of eleven months only is very rare indeed. But the extra month or Adhik Maas comes every third year. Adhik Maas adopts the name of the month that follows Adhik Maas. Whenever Sankranti does not fall within one month then Adhik Maas occurs. When there are two Sankrantis within one month then it becomes the lunar year with one reduced month.
This year Adhika Maas is from March 30, 2010 to April 28, 2010 as per North Indian Calendar, for whom the new month starts on the full moon. In Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the Adika Maas is from April 15, 2010 to May 14, 2010, as the new month for these people start from the new moon. This Adhik Maas is dedicated to Lord Krishna and as Vaishak is auspicious to Vishnu this makes the Adhik Maas in 2010 doubly auspicious.
According to history, Purushottam Mass is used to call Mal Mass. Now lets see why it used to call Mal Mass and how did it name Purushottam Mass.
Mal Mass is the extra month and every month has its adhipati dev but this Mal mass didn’t have any adhipati dev so nobody used to like this month. Everybody used to talk bad about this month. Nobody used to initiate any good work during this month. Even nobody feels like offering pooja in this month. Everybody used to hat this month. So Mal mass was very upset. That is why it used to call Mal Mass.
One day Mal Mass was frustrated and very sad went to God Vishnu and started praying that please do something that people stop hating me, like other months I should also have date, adhipati dev. people call me Mal Mass because I don’t have any name, so please give me a good name. God Vishnu then told to Mal Mass about God Krishna and took him to God Krishna. God Vishnu introduce Mal Mass to God Krishna and narrated his story. Then God Krishna said, “I can’t say No who has surrender to God Vishnu”. Purushottam is one my name, I gave it to you with all the good quality I have. Since that Mal Mass called Purushottam Mass. Krishna said that now onwards Purushottam Mass will be the month offering pooja, japa, to do lot of service. Its been said that if they will do worship in this month they will be benefited a thousand times more. Its been said if you offer pooja and sadhana for entire month you will be get rid of all pains and one can go to heaven. This is how Lord Krishna made Mal Mass to holy Purushottam Mass.
Vasishta Siddhanta, a treatise of Sage Vasishta, says that the Adhika Maas occurs after every 32 months, 16 days and 8 Ghadis. A Ghadi is 24 minutes.
The Adhik Maas is added when the Amvasya and the Surya Sankranti fall on same day. For example, on 14th April 2010, it is Amvasya and also the Sun is changing its sign from Pisces to Aries. So, there is an Adhik Maas this year. This is the ongoing month of Vaishakh which comes after the month of Chaitra. Vaishakh began on 30th of March 2010 and will end on 30th of May 2010 lasting for two months instead of the usual one month.
Just as there is the lunar year with the extra month (Adhik Maas), so is there a lunar year with a diminished or reduced month (Kshaya Maas), with only eleven months in the year. The lunar year comprising of eleven months only is very rare indeed. But the extra month or Adhik Maas comes every third year. Adhik Maas adopts the name of the month that follows Adhik Maas. Whenever Sankranti does not fall within one month then Adhik Maas occurs. When there are two Sankrantis within one month then it becomes the lunar year with one reduced month.
This year Adhika Maas is from March 30, 2010 to April 28, 2010 as per North Indian Calendar, for whom the new month starts on the full moon. In Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the Adika Maas is from April 15, 2010 to May 14, 2010, as the new month for these people start from the new moon. This Adhik Maas is dedicated to Lord Krishna and as Vaishak is auspicious to Vishnu this makes the Adhik Maas in 2010 doubly auspicious.
According to history, Purushottam Mass is used to call Mal Mass. Now lets see why it used to call Mal Mass and how did it name Purushottam Mass.
Mal Mass is the extra month and every month has its adhipati dev but this Mal mass didn’t have any adhipati dev so nobody used to like this month. Everybody used to talk bad about this month. Nobody used to initiate any good work during this month. Even nobody feels like offering pooja in this month. Everybody used to hat this month. So Mal mass was very upset. That is why it used to call Mal Mass.
One day Mal Mass was frustrated and very sad went to God Vishnu and started praying that please do something that people stop hating me, like other months I should also have date, adhipati dev. people call me Mal Mass because I don’t have any name, so please give me a good name. God Vishnu then told to Mal Mass about God Krishna and took him to God Krishna. God Vishnu introduce Mal Mass to God Krishna and narrated his story. Then God Krishna said, “I can’t say No who has surrender to God Vishnu”. Purushottam is one my name, I gave it to you with all the good quality I have. Since that Mal Mass called Purushottam Mass. Krishna said that now onwards Purushottam Mass will be the month offering pooja, japa, to do lot of service. Its been said that if they will do worship in this month they will be benefited a thousand times more. Its been said if you offer pooja and sadhana for entire month you will be get rid of all pains and one can go to heaven. This is how Lord Krishna made Mal Mass to holy Purushottam Mass.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Story time - God, King and Commitment
There was a King. He has taken one commitment that any bhikshuk (needy one) will come to him and ask anything he will give it. King has decided one day in a week so that particular day all needy ones would come to him and ask whatever they want and King would satisfy them. One beautiful day God thought of testing the King. And that particular day God came in the form of Bhikshuk, He was standing last in the queue. One by one every bhikshuk used to go to King and ask for land, money, food, etc… and King would satisfy them. Now it’s the turn of God. Now
King - Tell me what do you want???
God (in the form of bhikshuk) - I need something to eat.
King ordered delicious food for that bhikshuk(God).
Bhikshuk(God) – No, I don’t want this kind of food.
King – Then what kind of food do you want???
Bhikshuk (God) – I want non-vegetarian food.
King ordered good quality meat for Bhikshuk.
Bhikshuk (God) – No, I don’t want this kind of meat.
King – Then what kind of meat do you want???
Bhikshuk (God) – I want the meat of human body.
King got shoked…
King – how can I get meat of human body???
Bhikshuk (God) – You are also a human, don’t you???
King was utterly in dilemma. Now he understood that Bhikshuk (God) wants to have meat of his own body. And Kind has to stick to his commitment to satisfy bhikshuk, but King has full faith on God that my God will not allow this to happen. Let me do my karma and God will definitely save me.
King – ok take it. If your hunger will be satisfied by the meat of my body then take it.
Bhikshuk (God) – No, I don’t want to eat like this.
King – Then how???
Bhikshuk (God) – your body should be chopped with the huge cutter into the two pieces of the same size. Then one piece will be taken by your wife and the other by your son. They have to make your meat eatable and then give it to me. And then I will eat that and satisfy my hunger.
King’s wife and son has full faith on King’s faith on God and also they respect King’s commitment. So they also agreed to do so.
After listening to this he realized that only God can test me such a way. Suddenly he became so happy that God has come to test me and he offered his body in a way that Bhikshuk (God) wanted.
God was very happy with his commitment and before the huge cutter chop King’s body, God came in his own form. God gave many blessings to the King and his family and disappear.
I like this story so much that I decided to put this on my blog. What I learnt from this story is When you are in the path of spirituality, God will definitely test you to grow stronger in this path. Parents want their children to be the best. In the same way God wants us to be the best. So whenever the tough time comes feel that God is testing me and feel happy. Have you seen that whenever we are sad, we are more with the divine and when we are happy, we are more stuck in the outer world. Whenever we are going through tough time or whenever we are sad, we are with our own self and we get time to do introspection and whenever we are happy, we are more with material world. So feel the presence of divine in the both situations and get ready for the new challenges.
Jai Gurudev…
King - Tell me what do you want???
God (in the form of bhikshuk) - I need something to eat.
King ordered delicious food for that bhikshuk(God).
Bhikshuk(God) – No, I don’t want this kind of food.
King – Then what kind of food do you want???
Bhikshuk (God) – I want non-vegetarian food.
King ordered good quality meat for Bhikshuk.
Bhikshuk (God) – No, I don’t want this kind of meat.
King – Then what kind of meat do you want???
Bhikshuk (God) – I want the meat of human body.
King got shoked…
King – how can I get meat of human body???
Bhikshuk (God) – You are also a human, don’t you???
King was utterly in dilemma. Now he understood that Bhikshuk (God) wants to have meat of his own body. And Kind has to stick to his commitment to satisfy bhikshuk, but King has full faith on God that my God will not allow this to happen. Let me do my karma and God will definitely save me.
King – ok take it. If your hunger will be satisfied by the meat of my body then take it.
Bhikshuk (God) – No, I don’t want to eat like this.
King – Then how???
Bhikshuk (God) – your body should be chopped with the huge cutter into the two pieces of the same size. Then one piece will be taken by your wife and the other by your son. They have to make your meat eatable and then give it to me. And then I will eat that and satisfy my hunger.
King’s wife and son has full faith on King’s faith on God and also they respect King’s commitment. So they also agreed to do so.
After listening to this he realized that only God can test me such a way. Suddenly he became so happy that God has come to test me and he offered his body in a way that Bhikshuk (God) wanted.
God was very happy with his commitment and before the huge cutter chop King’s body, God came in his own form. God gave many blessings to the King and his family and disappear.
I like this story so much that I decided to put this on my blog. What I learnt from this story is When you are in the path of spirituality, God will definitely test you to grow stronger in this path. Parents want their children to be the best. In the same way God wants us to be the best. So whenever the tough time comes feel that God is testing me and feel happy. Have you seen that whenever we are sad, we are more with the divine and when we are happy, we are more stuck in the outer world. Whenever we are going through tough time or whenever we are sad, we are with our own self and we get time to do introspection and whenever we are happy, we are more with material world. So feel the presence of divine in the both situations and get ready for the new challenges.
Jai Gurudev…
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Oye Sardar papa ban gaya...
Sardar ke ghar shadi ke 20 saal baad bachcha hua,
Wo udaas ho gaya,
2nd Sardar : Yar udaas kyu ho?
1st Sardar : 20 saal bad bachcha hua wo bhi "CHOTASA".
Wo udaas ho gaya,
2nd Sardar : Yar udaas kyu ho?
1st Sardar : 20 saal bad bachcha hua wo bhi "CHOTASA".
Joke time...
Jeeto : If I die, what will you do?
Santa : I may also die.
Jeeto : why?
Santa : Some time too much of happniess can also kill a man.
Santa : I may also die.
Jeeto : why?
Santa : Some time too much of happniess can also kill a man.
Bhakti Concert...
Last week I went to Bombay for attending a Concert. Its called Bhakti Concert. I was one of the luckiest one to attend the concert because this was the first ever Bhakti Concert from WAYE (World Alliance For Youth Empowerment). WAYE is the Youth Wing of Art of Living. I loved the theme of the concert and I enjoyed the concert thoroughly. There are many more concerts coming up soon…
Bhakti concert is one of the many programs organized by WAYE (World Alliance For Youth Empowerment). Its really a beautiful concept. Bhakti Concert is the blend of Gan, Gyan and Dhyan.
Gan (Sing songs) – In this concert talented singers who are YES!+ graduates and some are YES!+ facilitator too sing love songs (both hindi and English). Love songs which we can dedicate to the divine. If you see the lyrics of any nice love song, it might as well a devotee singing to God.
Gyan (Knowledge) – There are four ways of reaching to the ultimate – Hatha Yoga, Karm Yoga, Gyan Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. Its been said that Bhakti Yoga is one of the easiest way of reaching to the Ultimate. There are beautiful stories from bhagvatam, puranas and ancient scriptures which bring up quality of devotion (bhakti).
Dhyan (Meditation) – A small beautiful mediation adds the different flavor in Bhakti concert. Meditation erases the impressions and improves the expression.
Whatever money generates from this event will go to the funds of the Youth Ashram which is coming up soon near Bombay, which is again a fantastic concept from WAYE.
Bhakti concert is one of the many programs organized by WAYE (World Alliance For Youth Empowerment). Its really a beautiful concept. Bhakti Concert is the blend of Gan, Gyan and Dhyan.
Gan (Sing songs) – In this concert talented singers who are YES!+ graduates and some are YES!+ facilitator too sing love songs (both hindi and English). Love songs which we can dedicate to the divine. If you see the lyrics of any nice love song, it might as well a devotee singing to God.
Gyan (Knowledge) – There are four ways of reaching to the ultimate – Hatha Yoga, Karm Yoga, Gyan Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. Its been said that Bhakti Yoga is one of the easiest way of reaching to the Ultimate. There are beautiful stories from bhagvatam, puranas and ancient scriptures which bring up quality of devotion (bhakti).
Dhyan (Meditation) – A small beautiful mediation adds the different flavor in Bhakti concert. Meditation erases the impressions and improves the expression.
Whatever money generates from this event will go to the funds of the Youth Ashram which is coming up soon near Bombay, which is again a fantastic concept from WAYE.
singers singing YES!+ theme song
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Swarnim Gujarat...
Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat…
This 1st May 2010 Gujarat completed its 50 years of establishment.
On 1st May 1960 Gujarat was established. Now let us look into how Gujarat Established…
After Indian independence and the partition of India in 1947, the new Indian government grouped the former princely states of Gujarat into three larger units; Saurashtra, Kutch and Bombay state. In 1956, Bombay state was enlarged to include Kutch, Saurashtra, and parts of Hyderabad state and Madhya Pradesh in central India. The new state had a mostly Gujarati-speaking north and a Marathi-speaking south. Agitation by both Gujarati and Marathi nationalists for their own states led to the split of Bombay state on linguistic lines; on 1 May 1960, it became the new states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The first capital of Gujarat was Ahmedabad; the capital was moved to Gandhinagar in 1970.
A little bit about Gujarat...
Modern-day Gujarat is derived from Gurjaratra that is the land protected or ruled by the Gurjars, or from Gurjar-rashtra, the Gujjar nation.
Historically, the present-day state of Gujarat has been one of the main centers of the Indus Valley Civilization. It contains major ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro. The ancient city of Lothal is the site of the India's first port. Also, Dholavira, the ancient city, is one of the largest and most prominent archaeological sites in India, belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. The most recent discovery was Gola Dhoro.
The ancient history of Gujarat was enriched by their commercial activities. There is a clear historical evidence of trade and commerce ties with Sumer in the Persian Gulf during the time period of 1000 to 750 BC.
Leaders like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, K.M. Munshi, Narhari Parikh, Mahadev Desai, Mohanlal Pandya, Bhulabhai Desai and Ravi Shankar Vyas all hailed from Gujarat.
The world's largest shipbreaking yard is in Gujarat near Bhavnagar at Alang.
Reliance Petroleum Limited, one of the group companies of Reliance Industries Limited founded by Dhirubhai Ambani, operates the oil refinery at Jamnagar, which is the world's largest grass-roots refineries. The company has also planned another SEZ (special economic zone) in Jamnagar.
Gujarat ranks first nationwide in gas-based thermal electricity generation with national market share of over 8% and second nationwide in nuclear electricity generation with national market share of over 1%.
Gujarat's major cities include Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda(Vadodara) and Rajkot. The fourth fastest growing city in the world, Surat dates back to the years of Mahabharat i.e. about year 3,000 B.C. Legend has it that Krishna himself stopped in his way to Dwarka with his cows, their frontprints being visible even today at a place popularly called “Gai Pagli”. As of 2007, Surat and its metropolitan area have a population of roughly 4 million. The city is known worldwide for its unique Surti cuisine, an inspiration for many of India’s dishes. Among the most popular tourist objectives in Surat, don’t miss your chance to visit the Water Fun Park, the Dutch Garden or the Vandasa Natural Park.
Gujarat government has a front runner in development of solar energy in the state. It has alloted 716 MW of Solar Power capacity to 34 national and international solar project developers in 2009; against the planned 500 MW capacity under its Solar Power Policy.[17] This is expected to bring in investments of INR 12000 crore and generate employmentment for 5,000 people.
This 1st May 2010 Gujarat completed its 50 years of establishment.
On 1st May 1960 Gujarat was established. Now let us look into how Gujarat Established…
After Indian independence and the partition of India in 1947, the new Indian government grouped the former princely states of Gujarat into three larger units; Saurashtra, Kutch and Bombay state. In 1956, Bombay state was enlarged to include Kutch, Saurashtra, and parts of Hyderabad state and Madhya Pradesh in central India. The new state had a mostly Gujarati-speaking north and a Marathi-speaking south. Agitation by both Gujarati and Marathi nationalists for their own states led to the split of Bombay state on linguistic lines; on 1 May 1960, it became the new states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The first capital of Gujarat was Ahmedabad; the capital was moved to Gandhinagar in 1970.
A little bit about Gujarat...
Modern-day Gujarat is derived from Gurjaratra that is the land protected or ruled by the Gurjars, or from Gurjar-rashtra, the Gujjar nation.
Historically, the present-day state of Gujarat has been one of the main centers of the Indus Valley Civilization. It contains major ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro. The ancient city of Lothal is the site of the India's first port. Also, Dholavira, the ancient city, is one of the largest and most prominent archaeological sites in India, belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. The most recent discovery was Gola Dhoro.
The ancient history of Gujarat was enriched by their commercial activities. There is a clear historical evidence of trade and commerce ties with Sumer in the Persian Gulf during the time period of 1000 to 750 BC.
Leaders like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, K.M. Munshi, Narhari Parikh, Mahadev Desai, Mohanlal Pandya, Bhulabhai Desai and Ravi Shankar Vyas all hailed from Gujarat.
The world's largest shipbreaking yard is in Gujarat near Bhavnagar at Alang.
Reliance Petroleum Limited, one of the group companies of Reliance Industries Limited founded by Dhirubhai Ambani, operates the oil refinery at Jamnagar, which is the world's largest grass-roots refineries. The company has also planned another SEZ (special economic zone) in Jamnagar.
Gujarat ranks first nationwide in gas-based thermal electricity generation with national market share of over 8% and second nationwide in nuclear electricity generation with national market share of over 1%.
Gujarat's major cities include Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda(Vadodara) and Rajkot. The fourth fastest growing city in the world, Surat dates back to the years of Mahabharat i.e. about year 3,000 B.C. Legend has it that Krishna himself stopped in his way to Dwarka with his cows, their frontprints being visible even today at a place popularly called “Gai Pagli”. As of 2007, Surat and its metropolitan area have a population of roughly 4 million. The city is known worldwide for its unique Surti cuisine, an inspiration for many of India’s dishes. Among the most popular tourist objectives in Surat, don’t miss your chance to visit the Water Fun Park, the Dutch Garden or the Vandasa Natural Park.
Gujarat government has a front runner in development of solar energy in the state. It has alloted 716 MW of Solar Power capacity to 34 national and international solar project developers in 2009; against the planned 500 MW capacity under its Solar Power Policy.[17] This is expected to bring in investments of INR 12000 crore and generate employmentment for 5,000 people.
Monday, April 19, 2010
My experience with Money
I was driving my bike and going to some place. As usual there were many thoughts in my mind, they kept coming and going. Suddenly I had a feeling of lake of money in my life. I was thinking that I should have enough money to buy whatever I want in my life and I started praying to God that I should have enough money so that I can buy whatever I want to buy. It kept going on…
After some time I reached one place and I had to call my friend for directions. There I found one old lady beggar. While I was talking on phone with my friend, she came to me and started begging , I didn’t reply. After I finish my call, I looked at her. She was really very old lady. She is hungry, like that she told me. I looked here and there but I didn’t find anything to eat so that I can give it to her. So finally I decided to give her cash. I gave her some 30-40 rs. The moment I gave her that money I realized the amazing thing. A beautiful point clicked in my mind. There was lot of satisfaction in me. I felt totally blessed. I felt that situation was planned for me. I realized that …
Its better to ask money from God for helping needy people rather than for your own purpose. Because when you help others your needs will be taken care of.
After some time I reached one place and I had to call my friend for directions. There I found one old lady beggar. While I was talking on phone with my friend, she came to me and started begging , I didn’t reply. After I finish my call, I looked at her. She was really very old lady. She is hungry, like that she told me. I looked here and there but I didn’t find anything to eat so that I can give it to her. So finally I decided to give her cash. I gave her some 30-40 rs. The moment I gave her that money I realized the amazing thing. A beautiful point clicked in my mind. There was lot of satisfaction in me. I felt totally blessed. I felt that situation was planned for me. I realized that …
Its better to ask money from God for helping needy people rather than for your own purpose. Because when you help others your needs will be taken care of.
Friday, April 9, 2010
MY HOME...
Have you seen the place full of happiness ???
Have you seen the place where u will find smile on everyone’s face ???
Have you seen the place where people are ready to help whether it is a day or night doesn’t matter ???
Have you seen the place where you go and you forget all your worries ???
Have you seen the place where there is no fear ???
Have you seen the place where there is a lot of joy, lot of enthusiasm ???
Have you seen the place where there is so much of love for each other ???
Have you seen the place where u don’t have to put any effort to do meditation, Meditation happens automatically ???
Have you seen the place where tears comes out of happiness, tears of gratitude ???
Have you seen the place where you go with lot of doubts, lot of desires, lot of worldly concepts and you come out with all desires fulfilled, no doubts, above all concepts, you come out in total bliss ???
Have you seen the place where you feel happy without any reason ???
Have you seen the place where all of above happens without any effort ???
YES, I have seen, ITS MY HOME, THE ART OF LIVING INTERNATIONAL CENTER.
VISHALAKSHI MANDAP
Have you seen the place where u will find smile on everyone’s face ???
Have you seen the place where people are ready to help whether it is a day or night doesn’t matter ???
Have you seen the place where you go and you forget all your worries ???
Have you seen the place where there is no fear ???
Have you seen the place where there is a lot of joy, lot of enthusiasm ???
Have you seen the place where there is so much of love for each other ???
Have you seen the place where u don’t have to put any effort to do meditation, Meditation happens automatically ???
Have you seen the place where tears comes out of happiness, tears of gratitude ???
Have you seen the place where you go with lot of doubts, lot of desires, lot of worldly concepts and you come out with all desires fulfilled, no doubts, above all concepts, you come out in total bliss ???
Have you seen the place where you feel happy without any reason ???
Have you seen the place where all of above happens without any effort ???
YES, I have seen, ITS MY HOME, THE ART OF LIVING INTERNATIONAL CENTER.
VISHALAKSHI MANDAP
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Trip to Belur Math :
Trip to Belur Math :
Belur Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta. The temple is notable for its architecture that fuses Hindu, Christian and Islamic motifs as a symbol of unity of all religions.
In 1897 two monasteries were founded by Swami Vivekananda, one at Belur, which became the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and the other at Mayavati on the Himalayas, near Almora called the Advaita Ashrama. These monasteries were meant to receive and train young men who would eventually become sannyasis of the Ramakrishna Mission, and to give them a training for their work.
The 40-acre (160,000 m2) campus of the Belur Math on the banks of Ganga includes temples dedicated to Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, in which their relics are enshrined, and the main monastery of the Ramakrishna Order. The campus also houses a Museum containing articles connected with the history of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Several educational institutions affiliated with the Ramakrishna Mission are situated in the vast campus adjacent to Belur Math. The Belur Math is considered as one of the prime tourist spots near Kolkota and place of pilgrimage by devotees. The ex-president Abdul Kalam regarded Belur Math as a "place of heritage and national importance."
The main temple of Belur Math is Sri Ramkrishna Temple.
We had very beautiful meditation. We (me and my friends with whom I went) set for meditation and I felt very calm, a thoughtless moment. Awesome meditation. Nice vibrations of that place.
The Ramakrishna temple at the Belur Math is designed to "celebrate the diversity of Indian Religions" and resembles a temple, a mosque, a church if seen from different positions. The architectural style and symbolism from a number of religions have been incorporated into the design of the temple at Belur Math, to convey the "universal faith" in which the movement believes. The temple is considered as a prime example of the importance of "material dimension" of religion.
The Swami Vivekananda Temple stands on the spot where Swami Vivekananda’s mortal remains were cremated in 1902. Consecrated on 28 January 1924, the temple has in its upper storey an alabaster OM (in Bengali characters). Beside the temple stands a bel (bilva) tree in the place of the original bel tree under which Swami Vivekananda used to sit and near which, according to his wish, his body was cremated. On July 4, 1902 at Belur Math, he taught Vedanta philosophy to some pupils in the morning. He had a walk with Swami Premananda, a brother-disciple, and gave him instructions concerning the future of the Ramakrishna Math. He died in the evening after a session of prayer at Belur Math. He was 39. Vivekananda had fulfilled his own prophecy of not living to be forty-years old.
Holy Mother's temple :
The Holy Mother's temple is dedicated to Sarada Devi, the spiritual consort of Ramakrishna. The temple of the Holy Mother was consecrated on 21 December, 1921.
Swami Brahmananda's temple :
Another temple dedicated to Swami Brahmananda—a direct disciple of Ramakrishna—is situated near Holy Mother's temple.
A beautiful garden in Belur Math. There are many such but I could able to click one.
Few pics of Belur Math…
Beautiful view of Belur Math
Below pics from on the way to Belur Math :
Belur Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta. The temple is notable for its architecture that fuses Hindu, Christian and Islamic motifs as a symbol of unity of all religions.
In 1897 two monasteries were founded by Swami Vivekananda, one at Belur, which became the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and the other at Mayavati on the Himalayas, near Almora called the Advaita Ashrama. These monasteries were meant to receive and train young men who would eventually become sannyasis of the Ramakrishna Mission, and to give them a training for their work.
The 40-acre (160,000 m2) campus of the Belur Math on the banks of Ganga includes temples dedicated to Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, in which their relics are enshrined, and the main monastery of the Ramakrishna Order. The campus also houses a Museum containing articles connected with the history of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Several educational institutions affiliated with the Ramakrishna Mission are situated in the vast campus adjacent to Belur Math. The Belur Math is considered as one of the prime tourist spots near Kolkota and place of pilgrimage by devotees. The ex-president Abdul Kalam regarded Belur Math as a "place of heritage and national importance."
The main temple of Belur Math is Sri Ramkrishna Temple.
Sri Ramkrishna Temple
We had very beautiful meditation. We (me and my friends with whom I went) set for meditation and I felt very calm, a thoughtless moment. Awesome meditation. Nice vibrations of that place.
The Ramakrishna temple at the Belur Math is designed to "celebrate the diversity of Indian Religions" and resembles a temple, a mosque, a church if seen from different positions. The architectural style and symbolism from a number of religions have been incorporated into the design of the temple at Belur Math, to convey the "universal faith" in which the movement believes. The temple is considered as a prime example of the importance of "material dimension" of religion.
Swami Vivekananda Temple :
The Swami Vivekananda Temple stands on the spot where Swami Vivekananda’s mortal remains were cremated in 1902. Consecrated on 28 January 1924, the temple has in its upper storey an alabaster OM (in Bengali characters). Beside the temple stands a bel (bilva) tree in the place of the original bel tree under which Swami Vivekananda used to sit and near which, according to his wish, his body was cremated. On July 4, 1902 at Belur Math, he taught Vedanta philosophy to some pupils in the morning. He had a walk with Swami Premananda, a brother-disciple, and gave him instructions concerning the future of the Ramakrishna Math. He died in the evening after a session of prayer at Belur Math. He was 39. Vivekananda had fulfilled his own prophecy of not living to be forty-years old.
Holy Mother's temple :
The Holy Mother's temple is dedicated to Sarada Devi, the spiritual consort of Ramakrishna. The temple of the Holy Mother was consecrated on 21 December, 1921.
Swami Brahmananda's temple :
Another temple dedicated to Swami Brahmananda—a direct disciple of Ramakrishna—is situated near Holy Mother's temple.
A beautiful garden in Belur Math. There are many such but I could able to click one.
Few pics of Belur Math…
Beautiful view of Belur Math
Below pics from on the way to Belur Math :
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Trip to Dakshineswar Kali Temple
The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, literally meaning, ‘She who takes Her devotees across the ocean of existence’. The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali in 1855.
There are twelve shrines dedicated to the aspects of Shiva, Kali’s companion, along the riverfront, a temple to Radha-Krishna, a bathing ghat on the river, a bookshop, a srine to Rani Rashmoni. The chamber in the northwestern corner jus beyond the last of the Shiva temple, is where Sri Ramskrishna Paramhamsa spent a considerable part of his life.
Beside picture is the presiding temple deity, Bhavatarini, with a foot over Shiva.
In 1847 Rani Rashmoni prepared to go to Kashi (the sacred Hindu city) to express her devotion to Mother Divine.The night before the pilgrimage began, Rashmoni had a vision of the Divine Mother, in the form of the goddess Kali in a dream and reportedly said, “There is no need to go to Varanasi. Install my statue in a beautiful temple on the banks of the Ganges river and arrange for my worship there. Then I shall manifest in the image and accept worship at that place."
Sri RamKrishna Paramhamsa came to the temple in 1855, as an assistant to his elder brother, Ramkumar, the head priest, a job he took over the next year, after Ramkumar’s death.
Above you can see the picture of main temple of Dakshineshwar. There is Kali Maa’s idol in the temple which you can see in below picture.
There are twelve shrines of Shiva where there are 12 Shiv Lings in each shrine…
There are twelve shrines dedicated to the aspects of Shiva, Kali’s companion, along the riverfront, a temple to Radha-Krishna, a bathing ghat on the river, a bookshop, a srine to Rani Rashmoni. The chamber in the northwestern corner jus beyond the last of the Shiva temple, is where Sri Ramskrishna Paramhamsa spent a considerable part of his life.
Beside picture is the presiding temple deity, Bhavatarini, with a foot over Shiva.
In 1847 Rani Rashmoni prepared to go to Kashi (the sacred Hindu city) to express her devotion to Mother Divine.The night before the pilgrimage began, Rashmoni had a vision of the Divine Mother, in the form of the goddess Kali in a dream and reportedly said, “There is no need to go to Varanasi. Install my statue in a beautiful temple on the banks of the Ganges river and arrange for my worship there. Then I shall manifest in the image and accept worship at that place."
Sri RamKrishna Paramhamsa came to the temple in 1855, as an assistant to his elder brother, Ramkumar, the head priest, a job he took over the next year, after Ramkumar’s death.
Front view of Dakshineshwar Kali Temple
Above you can see the picture of main temple of Dakshineshwar. There is Kali Maa’s idol in the temple which you can see in below picture.
There are twelve shrines of Shiva where there are 12 Shiv Lings in each shrine…
Monday, February 22, 2010
Santa commenting on Napoleon....
Napoleon : There is no such word as 'Impossible' in my dictionary.
Santa : Toh dictionary dekh ke kharidni chaiye thi....
lol...
Santa : Toh dictionary dekh ke kharidni chaiye thi....
lol...
Sardar in a Party...
Sardaro ki party thi.
DJ wala bola kab tak DJ bajaun?
Party owner replied : 12 bane tak
baja de uske baad to ye genretor ki
awaz per bhi naach lenge...
hehehe
DJ wala bola kab tak DJ bajaun?
Party owner replied : 12 bane tak
baja de uske baad to ye genretor ki
awaz per bhi naach lenge...
hehehe
Friday, February 19, 2010
Indian Coffee House
The Indian Coffee House...
first ever coffee house of India...
The most famous Coffee House branch in Kolkata is the one at the College Street, also known as the "Coffee House at College Street". It is situated opposite the Presidency College, Kolkata and has been for a long time a regular hang out for students (and ex-students) of the Presidency College, University of Calcutta, and other institutions in College Street.
The prestige of the Coffee House increased with regular visitors such as Satyajit Ray, Manna Dey, Amartya Sen, Mrinal Sen and Aparna Sen. The Coffee House is of historical significance for being the rendezvous of innumerable versatile people, from its inception to date. Scholars, editors, artists and writers like Ritwik Ghatak, Narayan Gangopadhyay, Sunil Gangopadhyay, Sanjeev Chattopadhyay, Samaresh Majumdar, Subhas Mukhopadhyay and Shakti Chattopadhyay) have been just a few among the patrons of the restaurant. In early sixties of 20th century the coffee house became the intellectual battleground of the famous Hungry generation literary and cultural movement; the iconic poets Malay Roy Choudhury, Samir Roychoudhury brother duo who pioneered the movement were arrested and prosecuted. Several literary magazines owe their origin to the inspiration from the adda sessions at this coffee house.
Though popularly known as College Street Coffee house, this branch is actually on Bankim Chatterjee Street. The coffee house is famous for its adda sessions, and as the breeding place of several political and cultural personalities and movements. Many people come here just for the sake of adda and just being a part of the long talking sessions. Several talented and illustrious persons from different streams have been thronging this renowned adda for a long time.
Top view from first floor
In Indian coffee house you will get good quality food at very cheap cost.
In this beside picture you can see galleries on each side. In each gallery you will see one table with 2 to 3 chairs. Ground floor is little crowded place compared to first floor. On the first floor gallery you will find beautiful paintings on each wall. First Floor Gallery
In beside picture you can see beautiful paintings on wall and also Vishal – the PJ king of YES!+ Kolkata Team.
There is Original photo of Rabindranath Tagor in Indian Coffee house.One day I got an opportunity to visit this place for lunch. I spent good time over there. There are only few waiters and they are doing wonderful job. They have good memory, there are many tables and they take order from each table and they don’t write the order they remember each order and they serve what we have ordered. The funny thing which happen was our actual bill was 99 rs but waiter told its 105 then we (me and my friend vishal) got confused and started thinking how come its crossed 100rs. But then we realized that 99rs actual bill + 6 rs tip =105 rs. Waiter asked tip with actual bill without our willingness to give tip or not.
There is also a song on Indian Coffee House…
Song for coffee house - Coffee house er addata monepore sei dodosi duranto ringta… – to drink a coffee together with friends or unknown friends and enjoying classical songs. (will update soon with proper song and meaning)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A drive on Unique Riksha...
A drive on Unique Riksha....
Beside picture was taken on our way back from Heritage College to Ruby Hospital, Kolkata.
YES Mind works...
YES Mind works…
If you have YES in your mind so you will hear YES from opposite person. Nobody can say to NO to you and if a tall somebody say No to u but still he/she will do whatever u want them to do….
One fact of Kolkata – If you don’t change then it is very difficult to get change. You have to buy something from some shop otherwise nobody will give you change and if it’s the morning forget it …
One beautiful morning I wanted to go to Rabindra Sarobar from Masterda Suryasen Matro Station (These are the Matro Stations in Kolkata). It was 9 in the morning and was standing in a queue to buy ticket. it costs 4 rs for one drive so I supposed to give 4 rs and I had 500 rs note in my wallet. No change. I was prepared to hear NO and the same thing happened. It was my turn and I asked for one ticket to Rabindra Sarovar and gave 500 rs note. Person sitting at ticket counter looked at me and said give me change and I smiled and said plz give me the ticket I don’t have change and arguments begun… every time he used to say I don’t have change, I used to say YES I know but u give me the ticket and I was so sure that he will give me the ticket. After one minute He started giving me ticket with change but still he was telling he doesn’t have change and I replied yes I know but give me the ticket. Finally he gave me the ticket.
I remember one incident of Gurudev in which Guruji wanted to go some country and He didn’t have Visa for that country. Everybody was telling we will not get visa but HE was very sure that HE will get the visa and so HE went to the airport and finally HE got the Visa. Airport authority was denying to give visa but Guruji was telling YES I know but give me the visa. After few minutes something miraculous happen, airport authority kept denying and put stamp on Guruji’s passport. This is how Guruji got the visa. Finally Guruji visited that country and blessed many devotees.
I learnt something from this event. If you have YES in your mind others have to say YES or to do whatever you want them to do.
JAI GURUDEV!!!
If you have YES in your mind so you will hear YES from opposite person. Nobody can say to NO to you and if a tall somebody say No to u but still he/she will do whatever u want them to do….
One fact of Kolkata – If you don’t change then it is very difficult to get change. You have to buy something from some shop otherwise nobody will give you change and if it’s the morning forget it …
One beautiful morning I wanted to go to Rabindra Sarobar from Masterda Suryasen Matro Station (These are the Matro Stations in Kolkata). It was 9 in the morning and was standing in a queue to buy ticket. it costs 4 rs for one drive so I supposed to give 4 rs and I had 500 rs note in my wallet. No change. I was prepared to hear NO and the same thing happened. It was my turn and I asked for one ticket to Rabindra Sarovar and gave 500 rs note. Person sitting at ticket counter looked at me and said give me change and I smiled and said plz give me the ticket I don’t have change and arguments begun… every time he used to say I don’t have change, I used to say YES I know but u give me the ticket and I was so sure that he will give me the ticket. After one minute He started giving me ticket with change but still he was telling he doesn’t have change and I replied yes I know but give me the ticket. Finally he gave me the ticket.
I remember one incident of Gurudev in which Guruji wanted to go some country and He didn’t have Visa for that country. Everybody was telling we will not get visa but HE was very sure that HE will get the visa and so HE went to the airport and finally HE got the Visa. Airport authority was denying to give visa but Guruji was telling YES I know but give me the visa. After few minutes something miraculous happen, airport authority kept denying and put stamp on Guruji’s passport. This is how Guruji got the visa. Finally Guruji visited that country and blessed many devotees.
I learnt something from this event. If you have YES in your mind others have to say YES or to do whatever you want them to do.
JAI GURUDEV!!!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Santa's love...
Santa's girlfriend : Meri maa aapko bahut pasand karti hai.
Santa, after a deep thought : Kuchh bhi ho jaye, shaadi to main tujhse hi karunga...
Santa, after a deep thought : Kuchh bhi ho jaye, shaadi to main tujhse hi karunga...
Friday, January 22, 2010
play boy - Hathi
Hathi Swiming pool me gira to sab chitiya bahar nikal gai. Ek chiti hathi ki peeth par chad gai, to dusri boli - "Duba Saale ko Duba" Ladkion ko chedta he....
You have a Choice...
This is something interesting ...
You have always have a Choice...
Last evening i was one of the fortunate one to attend session with Vikram Hazra. He shared many points but this is something touched me and this evening i got an opportunity to implement it.
We always stuck to small little things and not able to take decision or choose something. Same thing happened with me this evening and suddenly this point came into my mind. It was very small thing but it was bothering me and the moment i chose one of the two i felt so relaxed and natural smile came on my face.
Yes you have a choice to be Happy or Sad...
Pain is inevitable, suffering is a CHOICE...
Guruji says very beautiful thing,
We always have a choice between good and better.
We never have choice between bad and good.
isn't it so amazing....
You have always have a Choice...
Last evening i was one of the fortunate one to attend session with Vikram Hazra. He shared many points but this is something touched me and this evening i got an opportunity to implement it.
We always stuck to small little things and not able to take decision or choose something. Same thing happened with me this evening and suddenly this point came into my mind. It was very small thing but it was bothering me and the moment i chose one of the two i felt so relaxed and natural smile came on my face.
Yes you have a choice to be Happy or Sad...
Pain is inevitable, suffering is a CHOICE...
Guruji says very beautiful thing,
We always have a choice between good and better.
We never have choice between bad and good.
isn't it so amazing....
Saturday, January 2, 2010
'Whatever good traits you desire will automatically get kindled in you’
Bangalore ashram, Nov. 30:
Q: What is inspiration?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Inspiration is that which comes from within.
Q: I have started schools across the world. Please bless me.
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Very good. Make Sanskrit compulsory in your schools.A few days ago it was in the newspaper that three schools in the UK have made Sanskrit compulsory as a subject. After so much research it has been found that studying Sanskrit brings brilliance and once learnt, it is very easy to learn any other language. Studying the Devnagri script is very good for the brain.
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Does anyone want to share his/her experience?
Experience1: Earlier I used to be afraid, I always wanted to do something for people but because of my fear I could not. The basic course has given me courage and confidence. I feel as if the world is conspiring to make me do that. Everybody is helping me. Thanks to the Art of Living for helping me.
Experience 2: I came here two days ago with a severe personal problem. I had a lot of anxiety. Suddenly since last night I feel calm and collected and feel the problem will be solved. Thank you Guruji.
Experience3: I did the Yes+ Course in August. Since then my whole life has changed. I was a drug addict and dropped the addiction. I am now smiling more and more everyday.
Experience 4: Guruji two years ago I used to wonder why people volunteer and do seva/service. It was a real wonder for me. But now when I am doing it, it is an even bigger wonder for me and I now know why people do that.
Q: How to overcome fear?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Do seva/service.
Q: I like ‘Ramayana’ scripture a lot. I believe if one aspires to learn the Art of Living then Rama’s character is the best epitome, but even after reading and hearing so much about Sri Rama I am not able to inculcate these characteristics in me.
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You read, listen to scriptures and you also have a wish that you are able to walk on his footprints. Why doesn’t this happen? This is the question that arises in you, right? Now that you are here, learning and living the Art of Living, all these traits will naturally start sprouting in you. Whatever good traits you desire will automatically get kindled in you.
Q: In an interview you mentioned that you are connected to Higher Consciousness? Guruji please tell us what actually is that Higher Consciousness?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is right here, right now. Inside us and outside us. it is everywhere. Don’t look for it somewhere in the sky, it is right here.
“That which you cannot express is Love.
That which you cannot reject/renounce is Beauty.
That which you cannot avoid is the Truth.”
~ H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Bangalore ashram, Nov. 30:
Q: What is inspiration?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Inspiration is that which comes from within.
Q: I have started schools across the world. Please bless me.
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Very good. Make Sanskrit compulsory in your schools.A few days ago it was in the newspaper that three schools in the UK have made Sanskrit compulsory as a subject. After so much research it has been found that studying Sanskrit brings brilliance and once learnt, it is very easy to learn any other language. Studying the Devnagri script is very good for the brain.
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Does anyone want to share his/her experience?
Experience1: Earlier I used to be afraid, I always wanted to do something for people but because of my fear I could not. The basic course has given me courage and confidence. I feel as if the world is conspiring to make me do that. Everybody is helping me. Thanks to the Art of Living for helping me.
Experience 2: I came here two days ago with a severe personal problem. I had a lot of anxiety. Suddenly since last night I feel calm and collected and feel the problem will be solved. Thank you Guruji.
Experience3: I did the Yes+ Course in August. Since then my whole life has changed. I was a drug addict and dropped the addiction. I am now smiling more and more everyday.
Experience 4: Guruji two years ago I used to wonder why people volunteer and do seva/service. It was a real wonder for me. But now when I am doing it, it is an even bigger wonder for me and I now know why people do that.
Q: How to overcome fear?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Do seva/service.
Q: I like ‘Ramayana’ scripture a lot. I believe if one aspires to learn the Art of Living then Rama’s character is the best epitome, but even after reading and hearing so much about Sri Rama I am not able to inculcate these characteristics in me.
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You read, listen to scriptures and you also have a wish that you are able to walk on his footprints. Why doesn’t this happen? This is the question that arises in you, right? Now that you are here, learning and living the Art of Living, all these traits will naturally start sprouting in you. Whatever good traits you desire will automatically get kindled in you.
Q: In an interview you mentioned that you are connected to Higher Consciousness? Guruji please tell us what actually is that Higher Consciousness?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: It is right here, right now. Inside us and outside us. it is everywhere. Don’t look for it somewhere in the sky, it is right here.
“That which you cannot express is Love.
That which you cannot reject/renounce is Beauty.
That which you cannot avoid is the Truth.”
~ H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
‘Do something useful to everybody & if you do that, then everything else is taken care of’
Chennai, Nov. 26: The Mahasatsang had the characteristic elements of an Art of Living celebration: Gaan (music), Gyaan (knowledge) and Dhyaan (meditation). A team of highly talented musicians played a series of fusion pieces integrating Western rock and Indian classical music, after which Sri Sri spoke and guided everyone into meditation.
“The 3Ms are very important for any occasion - Music, Meditation & Meals
“Truth is that which you cannot avoid nor confront
Love is that which you cannot hide nor express totally
Beauty is that which you cannot possess nor reject.”
Sri Sri then led the thousands, who had gathered for the Mahasatsang, into a meditation.
Later, there was a series of questions from the audience:
Q. Where is the mind and where is it in the body?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Who or what is asking this question and what is going to listen to the answer. Intellect is that which registers the answer yet it is the mind which is looking for the answer.
Q. How to conquer the five senses? Can you explain in one sentence?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When you have sunlight and a candle, then the candle becomes insignificant. Likewise, other things become insignificant.
Q. When do we know that we are made up of love?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Love cannot be known or understood. It can be felt only. The child doesn’t ask his mother – ‘What is your qualification, what do you do? Who are your friends? Tell me, then I'll love you’. Just like our body is made up of carbohydrates and amino acids, we are made up of this substance called love. Anger, greed, jealousy are all just distortions of love.
Q. How to control terrorism?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The whole world and all religions are debating on terrorism and how to control it. I tell you - Indian spirituality and spiritual knowledge have the power to reduce terrorism and fanaticism.
Q. Is astrology a science?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, definitely astrology is a science yet that doesn’t mean all astrologers are scientists. (Laughs)
Q. Allopathy has no cure for cancer or tuberculosis. Can Ayurveda or Siddha cure them?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Most definitely. You know, the Siddha system is only available in Tamil Nadu. Ayurveda is available all over India.
Q. Will the world be destroyed in 2012? Is that true?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: People used to say this in 1999 - that world will be destroyed before the Millennium. In fact, in Canada people stocked up six months worth of groceries (laughs).
There will be a positive spiritual shift that will happen. You know, people are meditating in Terra Del Fiago (near South Pole) and in Norway (near North Pole) and chanting Om Nama Shivaya, becoming vegetarians and taking up Indian traditions.
Q. Guruji, we have two requests for you. Why don’t you come more often to Chennai and start an ashram here?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Tomorrow we are going to get a meditation hall started here. You all should come here and meditate.
Q. Why don’t we start an exclusive Art of living TV channel to spread the knowledge of the Art of living?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Why should it be restricted only to one channel? It should be on all channels (laughs). However if you want to start one, you have my encouragement. The channel should not just be meditation or music alone. It should be spiritual knowledge with knowledge on what’s happening in world.
One final thing – Whenever you have any worries, you can just post or courier them to me. Do something useful to everybody and if you do that, then everything else is taken care of.
“That which you cannot express is Love.
That which you cannot reject/renounce is Beauty.
That which you cannot avoid is the Truth.”
~H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Chennai, Nov. 26: The Mahasatsang had the characteristic elements of an Art of Living celebration: Gaan (music), Gyaan (knowledge) and Dhyaan (meditation). A team of highly talented musicians played a series of fusion pieces integrating Western rock and Indian classical music, after which Sri Sri spoke and guided everyone into meditation.
“The 3Ms are very important for any occasion - Music, Meditation & Meals
“Truth is that which you cannot avoid nor confront
Love is that which you cannot hide nor express totally
Beauty is that which you cannot possess nor reject.”
Sri Sri then led the thousands, who had gathered for the Mahasatsang, into a meditation.
Later, there was a series of questions from the audience:
Q. Where is the mind and where is it in the body?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Who or what is asking this question and what is going to listen to the answer. Intellect is that which registers the answer yet it is the mind which is looking for the answer.
Q. How to conquer the five senses? Can you explain in one sentence?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When you have sunlight and a candle, then the candle becomes insignificant. Likewise, other things become insignificant.
Q. When do we know that we are made up of love?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Love cannot be known or understood. It can be felt only. The child doesn’t ask his mother – ‘What is your qualification, what do you do? Who are your friends? Tell me, then I'll love you’. Just like our body is made up of carbohydrates and amino acids, we are made up of this substance called love. Anger, greed, jealousy are all just distortions of love.
Q. How to control terrorism?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The whole world and all religions are debating on terrorism and how to control it. I tell you - Indian spirituality and spiritual knowledge have the power to reduce terrorism and fanaticism.
Q. Is astrology a science?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, definitely astrology is a science yet that doesn’t mean all astrologers are scientists. (Laughs)
Q. Allopathy has no cure for cancer or tuberculosis. Can Ayurveda or Siddha cure them?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Most definitely. You know, the Siddha system is only available in Tamil Nadu. Ayurveda is available all over India.
Q. Will the world be destroyed in 2012? Is that true?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: People used to say this in 1999 - that world will be destroyed before the Millennium. In fact, in Canada people stocked up six months worth of groceries (laughs).
There will be a positive spiritual shift that will happen. You know, people are meditating in Terra Del Fiago (near South Pole) and in Norway (near North Pole) and chanting Om Nama Shivaya, becoming vegetarians and taking up Indian traditions.
Q. Guruji, we have two requests for you. Why don’t you come more often to Chennai and start an ashram here?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Tomorrow we are going to get a meditation hall started here. You all should come here and meditate.
Q. Why don’t we start an exclusive Art of living TV channel to spread the knowledge of the Art of living?
H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Why should it be restricted only to one channel? It should be on all channels (laughs). However if you want to start one, you have my encouragement. The channel should not just be meditation or music alone. It should be spiritual knowledge with knowledge on what’s happening in world.
One final thing – Whenever you have any worries, you can just post or courier them to me. Do something useful to everybody and if you do that, then everything else is taken care of.
“That which you cannot express is Love.
That which you cannot reject/renounce is Beauty.
That which you cannot avoid is the Truth.”
~H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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