Welcome my fellow countrymen.....
The young population percentage of India is higher than never before in the history of our country. The future of India is in our hands. As Swami Vivekananda said and I quote " If India has awaken, we can say the World has awaken". Such is the power of India, such is the influence of India in the World, which each of you is a part of.
India can conquer the world without any arsenal, without any war, without any death or destruction, but with knowledge, love, spirituality and wisdom.
The people of India have always possessed high intellectual capabilities, as you may remember from school text books and other readings, that when European societies were still in their cradles Indian sages were making advanced research in various fields like Medicine, Astronomy, Mathematics, Engineering, Philosophy, Spirituality, etc.
Dated 7/18/08 4:19 AM
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Universal Love
The driving force behind the great sages of India wasn't selfishness, material satisfaction or wealth. They were the seekers of Universal love and bliss induced by Self realization. In their every pursuit they seek the well-being of each and every being and non-being in the universe, whether it is a tiny fly or a human being or even an elephant. They saw everything through the eye of love and could not saw any difference between a king or a destitute other than their physical appearances. They were the embodiment of universal love.
With this honey filled heart of universal love they worked incessantly, effortlessly and lion heartedly for the well being of the universe. They saw every problem of the world as their on and tried to solve it systematically and scientifically. Their love and foresight of their work is evident even today. They were so selfless that they did little to add their names in the pages of history
and works.
They have not set aside their work for any elite group or community or religion of people but for the Entire Mankind. Unfortunately in
the later periods it was accumulated or identifiable with a particular religion or a few elite group of a religion.
In time to time there was efforts to open the flood gates of Indian wisdom to the lowest strata of Indian society itself and to the
world at large by many great known and unknown people and sages who walk through this holy land like Sree Buddha,Sri Sankaracharya,
Srirramakrishna Paramhamsa, Maa Saradha, Swami Vivekananda,Kabeer das, Sur Das, Thulasi Das to name a few.
India discarded non; it accepted the goodness’ of each and every new streams of cultures, religions and thoughts. It became an ocean, a
meeting point of rivers of diverse thoughts, religions and cultures. It became the cradle of evolution of various new cultures and
religions. it became the life blood of humanity. Even though lot of diverse thoughts and religions thrived in it, it maintained its
unique identity of universal love and Dharma (actions or reactions based on common good and righteous).
In mean time with efforts of our great ancestors a way of life emerged based on the basic values and principles
(Dharma>Karma>Ardha>Kama>Moksha) of mankind and thus a great culture evolved.
Now it is our duty to become the light of the world. By blindly imitating other cultures and discarding ours as primitive is the
worst self inflicting injury that could mount to our culture and country. Instead we should reinvent our wisdom and culture and
spread the message of universal love in our day to day life.
By this i am not propagating you to join any political party or group, society or association in India or any Live-Happy programs of
any Indian Guru. I am afraid these political parties -both communal and so called secular- and groups can cause negative impact than any positives in our society. Instead I request you to fire the oil field of thirst for knowledge within you, and seek truth and wisdom of our
Forefathers-great sages, in their works, teachings and writings. Search every nook and corner of our Puranas, Vedas,
Upanishads and learn, understand and practice their wisdom and share it with entire world publish it (in different Medias for free) and make it available for common man and use it for the enlightenment of the people residing in the lowest strata of our country.
To do this you need not be born in a particular religion or community but you should have a strong urge for wisdom and knowledge. You can do it even without a Guru or becoming a member of any society. But if you could find a Guru, who could at least adhere to its word meaning (i.e. Remover of the darkness of ignorance), and he/she accepts you, then you are just lucky. But to get the right one as a Guru is very difficult.
Anyway we should keep the fire burning and remain focused to our goal and with help of at least a thousand of like minded people we should be able to glow some light to this world.
I welcome all your comments and contributions which will make us collectively build a better world. A world were sweetness of Universal love will prevail.
Dated: 7/18/08 8:37 AM
Monday, April 13, 2009
India: a heaven for Hindu, Muslim and all...
India is a great religious nation. It is here, where great ideas, thoughts and religions flourish. When it comes to religion, Hindu (as a religion) and Islam are the most prominent in India. Whatever the religion India is the most fertile ground for devotion. She gave birth to lots of great devotees, in both religions. The desire for brotherhood, love and understanding between these two great religions was there even from the ancient times. The great saint,visionary Swami Vivekananda had a vision of new India with a Vedanta-brain and a Muslim-body. Even though actions of some handful of people in early years and later by the British tried to saw the seeds of hatred between them that desire for brotherhood and togetherness is still here.
The love, respect and devotion for Islam in India started right from the time when it took birth. The great religion of Islam is believed to have come to India first through the trade routes via sea. We can still see the ancient Mosques in south India which was established by Islam followers who came to India, not so long after its birth in Persia. The most interesting fact is that, the rulers of the land in that times of India, the Raja's and Prabhu's (kings and Landlords), who were ardent devotees of Hindu religion did recognize the greatness of Islam and gave land and other gifts to the carriers of this precious cargo from across the sea (Islam) to establish it in India. Even more interestingly, some of the rulers even chose Islam as their religion. The remains of these dynasties can be found in south India even today and they were excellent rulers and great patriots. But later the entry of Islam through the northern side of India by Sultans from Persia was violent. They were in the process of extending there territories through wars in north India and with them Islam found its ground in large scales.
In later years, as Islam began to blossom and in its peak India produced finest of Islamic thinkers, artists, poets, devotees and rulers. During these times some great people like Kabir Das who recognized the greatness of both Hindu and Islam, tried to highlight the importance of brotherhood and understanding between them. Yet from time to time by the actions or inaction of handful of people of both religions, who were supposed to hold the highest virtues of their respective religions, betrayed their people and great values of their respective religions to cultivate hatred and misunderstanding between people and caused self-imposed separation from each other and even urged people to kill each other. To kill!, to hate each other!, and that is what these two great religions teaches not to do and that is what people did and yet they were regarded as the true practitioners of their religions and called themselves Hindus and Muslims.
After all, religions are just different roads which lead to a destination which is common for all. It is like children of a father taking different roads to reach home after a long day's hard work.
Today in India the scenarios had been changed. Now there are lots of Hindus and Muslims happily lives along side and discrimination and violence are cornered to only some pockets of India where social injustices like poverty, illiteracy and unemployment cohabit. (Non-existence of good basic infrastructure facilities like roads, transportation, schools, hospitals, etc. can also make the children of a country, quarrelsome.) And today hate is a tool in the hands of political parties (both ‘communal’ and so called ‘secular’ political parties) which they use now and then to increase (or decrease) their vote bank (support) and sustain their only means for livelihood they know.
Presently India has the largest population of Muslims living in an Islamic and non-Islamic country and has more happy Muslim people than most of the so called Islamic countries. Today, Islam is in full bloom in India as Hindu religion and irrespective of their religion every Hindu and Muslim possesses a collective identity of "Indian-ness" and works for the progress our great nation as an Indian. Now India is as much as a Muslim nation as Hindu. In this fertile land of ours any number diverse thoughts, ideas and religions can blossom, bear fruit and thrive. This is India, our mother, an Embodiment of Universal Love, she embraces all.
To further our cause we should:-
1.Learn, understand and respect other religions and their teachings.
2.Make more friends and acquaintance with people of different religions.
3.Invite people from other religions to your religious festivals and you should participate in theirs too.
4.Work for the well-being of all.
NB: I request you to send me your valuable comments and any corrections if needed. I welcome all your support in this regard. Thank you.
Dated 7/23/08 7:19 AM
The love, respect and devotion for Islam in India started right from the time when it took birth. The great religion of Islam is believed to have come to India first through the trade routes via sea. We can still see the ancient Mosques in south India which was established by Islam followers who came to India, not so long after its birth in Persia. The most interesting fact is that, the rulers of the land in that times of India, the Raja's and Prabhu's (kings and Landlords), who were ardent devotees of Hindu religion did recognize the greatness of Islam and gave land and other gifts to the carriers of this precious cargo from across the sea (Islam) to establish it in India. Even more interestingly, some of the rulers even chose Islam as their religion. The remains of these dynasties can be found in south India even today and they were excellent rulers and great patriots. But later the entry of Islam through the northern side of India by Sultans from Persia was violent. They were in the process of extending there territories through wars in north India and with them Islam found its ground in large scales.
In later years, as Islam began to blossom and in its peak India produced finest of Islamic thinkers, artists, poets, devotees and rulers. During these times some great people like Kabir Das who recognized the greatness of both Hindu and Islam, tried to highlight the importance of brotherhood and understanding between them. Yet from time to time by the actions or inaction of handful of people of both religions, who were supposed to hold the highest virtues of their respective religions, betrayed their people and great values of their respective religions to cultivate hatred and misunderstanding between people and caused self-imposed separation from each other and even urged people to kill each other. To kill!, to hate each other!, and that is what these two great religions teaches not to do and that is what people did and yet they were regarded as the true practitioners of their religions and called themselves Hindus and Muslims.
After all, religions are just different roads which lead to a destination which is common for all. It is like children of a father taking different roads to reach home after a long day's hard work.
Today in India the scenarios had been changed. Now there are lots of Hindus and Muslims happily lives along side and discrimination and violence are cornered to only some pockets of India where social injustices like poverty, illiteracy and unemployment cohabit. (Non-existence of good basic infrastructure facilities like roads, transportation, schools, hospitals, etc. can also make the children of a country, quarrelsome.) And today hate is a tool in the hands of political parties (both ‘communal’ and so called ‘secular’ political parties) which they use now and then to increase (or decrease) their vote bank (support) and sustain their only means for livelihood they know.
Presently India has the largest population of Muslims living in an Islamic and non-Islamic country and has more happy Muslim people than most of the so called Islamic countries. Today, Islam is in full bloom in India as Hindu religion and irrespective of their religion every Hindu and Muslim possesses a collective identity of "Indian-ness" and works for the progress our great nation as an Indian. Now India is as much as a Muslim nation as Hindu. In this fertile land of ours any number diverse thoughts, ideas and religions can blossom, bear fruit and thrive. This is India, our mother, an Embodiment of Universal Love, she embraces all.
To further our cause we should:-
1.Learn, understand and respect other religions and their teachings.
2.Make more friends and acquaintance with people of different religions.
3.Invite people from other religions to your religious festivals and you should participate in theirs too.
4.Work for the well-being of all.
NB: I request you to send me your valuable comments and any corrections if needed. I welcome all your support in this regard. Thank you.
Dated 7/23/08 7:19 AM
Sunday, April 12, 2009
India
'Every place has a heart centre. It is there that all the energy will be concentrated. In the same way, India is the Heart of the World' -Amma
INDIA is one of the oldest continuing civilizations in the world.
INDIA has a Population of more than 1.1 Billion people.
INDIA covers an area of 32,87,263 sq km of earth.
INDIA has 22 officially recognized languages.
INDIA has a literary tradition of more than 2500 years.
INDIA still has more than 2000 year old dance forms.
INDIA is a land of diversity.
India's terrain varies from the Himalayas,Deserts,Plateaus,Coastal areas, tropical rain forests,etc.
INDIA has a work force of 450 million (est.)
INDIA is a republic of 28 States and 7 Union Territories.
They are:
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Bihar
5. Chhattisgarh
6. Goa
7. Gujarat
8. Haryana
9. Himachal Pradesh
10. Jammu and Kashmir
11. Jharkhand
12. Karnataka
13. Kerala
14. Madhya Pradesh
15. Maharashtra
16. Manipur
17. Meghalaya
18. Mizoram
19. Nagaland
20. Orissa
21. Punjab
22. Rajasthan
23. Sikkim
24. Tamil Nadu
25. Tripura
27. Uttaranchal
26. Uttar Pradesh
28. West Bengal
Union Territories:
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Chandigarh
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4. Daman and Diu
5. Lakshadweep
6. National Capital Territory of Delhi
7. Puducherry
dated 8/8/08 7:18 AM
INDIA has a Population of more than 1.1 Billion people.
INDIA covers an area of 32,87,263 sq km of earth.
INDIA has 22 officially recognized languages.
INDIA has a literary tradition of more than 2500 years.
INDIA still has more than 2000 year old dance forms.
INDIA is a land of diversity.
India's terrain varies from the Himalayas,Deserts,Plateaus,Coastal areas, tropical rain forests,etc.
INDIA has a work force of 450 million (est.)
INDIA is a republic of 28 States and 7 Union Territories.
They are:
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Bihar
5. Chhattisgarh
6. Goa
7. Gujarat
8. Haryana
9. Himachal Pradesh
10. Jammu and Kashmir
11. Jharkhand
12. Karnataka
13. Kerala
14. Madhya Pradesh
15. Maharashtra
16. Manipur
17. Meghalaya
18. Mizoram
19. Nagaland
20. Orissa
21. Punjab
22. Rajasthan
23. Sikkim
24. Tamil Nadu
25. Tripura
27. Uttaranchal
26. Uttar Pradesh
28. West Bengal
Union Territories:
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Chandigarh
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4. Daman and Diu
5. Lakshadweep
6. National Capital Territory of Delhi
7. Puducherry
dated 8/8/08 7:18 AM
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Terrorism & 'War on terror- A Wrong Choice and its Worst Reaction.
Human race on the face of earth is at least 2,50,000 years old now. Violence in difference forms were present in human history right from the very beginning, when we started to enjoy possession of things like fertile land, valuables, and other pleasures. It left numerous scars in human history in a number of ways. Violence in the form of war is still the ugliest face of it. It inflicts pain and suffering en masse to mankind.
Basically the reasons of violence and war vary from greed, self-pride, economic factors, ect. People wage war for authority, material wealth, and they wear the mask of virtue, and righteous. Now the perpetrators of violence and suffering on humanity have two different faces;
(i) the so called ‘terrorists’ and
(ii)the modern imperialists who orchestrates the so called ‘war-on-terror’. Both are equally guilty of inflicting pain and suffering to humanity.
Terrorism, includes terrorizing a particular group of people or a country by so called terrorists who themselves proclaim to be messiah’s of a group of people or country who suffer great hardships and injustices (mostly unimaginable in developed countries) in their day to day life. Terrorists rise from countries whose people have a long history of suffering. They born in pain and live in great sufferings, like poverty, injustice, illiteracy, unemployment, diseases and face death many times over in their daily life until they actually face it in most painful circumstances.
Terrorism which rises in a country in the pretext of saving that country from its hardships is like making a hole in the ship to drain the storm water. And when another country tries to ‘liberate’ that country from terrorists by attacking that country is like a snake biting a man who has just got a hit by a thunder- strike.
How terrorism grow.
Terrorism or a terrorist group has many faces. In the initial phases they show concern and sympathy to the basic genuine problems of a country or a group of people who suffer some kind of hardships from within the country; from government or a section of the public, or from outside the country; from other countries. These terrorist group, may be a handful of people in the initial stages (in whose brains these misguided ideas first arises), will try to associate itself with a larger cause or much widely respected ideas, beliefs or personalities; like an idea of a prosperous nation, a great religion, ect.
Even though it has roused by genuine aspirations of a concerned, patriotic citizen for a peaceful, developed nation, but choosing of terrorism as its means is the most foolish, and selfish decision one can make. It is foolish because it increases the hardships of the people they are acting as saviors. It is selfish because they don’t consider the trauma of the victims and their loved ones and scars of a violent terrorist attack can bring to a society, and ‘War on Terror’ is no less a ‘Terror’ to mankind than Terrorism itself.
This highlights the urgent need of practicing the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence), which is more powerful than any weapon and more productive than any war.
Dated 8/14/08 9:40 AM
Basically the reasons of violence and war vary from greed, self-pride, economic factors, ect. People wage war for authority, material wealth, and they wear the mask of virtue, and righteous. Now the perpetrators of violence and suffering on humanity have two different faces;
(i) the so called ‘terrorists’ and
(ii)the modern imperialists who orchestrates the so called ‘war-on-terror’. Both are equally guilty of inflicting pain and suffering to humanity.
Terrorism, includes terrorizing a particular group of people or a country by so called terrorists who themselves proclaim to be messiah’s of a group of people or country who suffer great hardships and injustices (mostly unimaginable in developed countries) in their day to day life. Terrorists rise from countries whose people have a long history of suffering. They born in pain and live in great sufferings, like poverty, injustice, illiteracy, unemployment, diseases and face death many times over in their daily life until they actually face it in most painful circumstances.
Terrorism which rises in a country in the pretext of saving that country from its hardships is like making a hole in the ship to drain the storm water. And when another country tries to ‘liberate’ that country from terrorists by attacking that country is like a snake biting a man who has just got a hit by a thunder- strike.
How terrorism grow.
Terrorism or a terrorist group has many faces. In the initial phases they show concern and sympathy to the basic genuine problems of a country or a group of people who suffer some kind of hardships from within the country; from government or a section of the public, or from outside the country; from other countries. These terrorist group, may be a handful of people in the initial stages (in whose brains these misguided ideas first arises), will try to associate itself with a larger cause or much widely respected ideas, beliefs or personalities; like an idea of a prosperous nation, a great religion, ect.
Even though it has roused by genuine aspirations of a concerned, patriotic citizen for a peaceful, developed nation, but choosing of terrorism as its means is the most foolish, and selfish decision one can make. It is foolish because it increases the hardships of the people they are acting as saviors. It is selfish because they don’t consider the trauma of the victims and their loved ones and scars of a violent terrorist attack can bring to a society, and ‘War on Terror’ is no less a ‘Terror’ to mankind than Terrorism itself.
This highlights the urgent need of practicing the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence), which is more powerful than any weapon and more productive than any war.
Dated 8/14/08 9:40 AM
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