Significance of Hindu New Year!

Significance of UGADI - The Sixty Year Cycle.

Yugaadi-krit Yugaavarto Naikamaayo Mahashanah
Adrishyo Vyaktaroopashcha Sahasrajid Anandajit

Ugadi, a part and parcel of the concept of Hindu time element, marks the beginning of the most auspicious season Vasantha Ruthu (Spring Season), when generally we find trees start to blossom. Yugaadi denote one of the several names of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. Sloka # 33 of Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama Sthothram describes Lord Vishnu as Yugaadi-krit (one who creates Yugas), Yugaavarto (one who causes the repetition of Yugas)…. Hence, it is befitting to celebrate this day with the worship of the Para Brahma, the Supreme Lord, Sri ManNarayana, who is the cause and effect of this infinite Time element.

As per the Hindu Lunar Calendar, the first day (Prathama thithi) of Sukla Paksha (Bright fortnight) in Chaithra Masam is considered as the day on which the Creation started that marking the beginning of Sri Swetha Varaha Kalpa. That day is being referred to as Kalpaadi. It is also considered the day on which the Yuga had commenced, and hence, it is also referred to as Yugaadi or Ugadi. As per the astrological estimate,s it is said that Lord Sri Krishna’s Niryaana took place at the early hours on the first day of the bright fortnight (Prathipada) in the lunar month of Chaitra Masam corresponding to 18.02.3102 BC that marked the beginning of the Kaliyuga. Hence, Ugadi can also be assumed as the beginning of Kaliyuga.

In the concept of Ugadi the sixty-year cycle has the following names...

Prabhava, Vibhava, Shukla, Pramoda, Prajapathi, Angeerasa, Shrimukha, Bhaava, Yuva, Dhaata, Eeshwara, Bahudhaanya, Pramadhi, Vikrama, Vrusha, Chitrabhanu, Subhanu, Taarana, Paarthiva, Vyaya, Sarvajittu, Sarvadhaari, Virodhi, Vikruthi, Khara, Nandana, Vijaya, Jaya, Manmatha, Durmukha, Hevalambi, Vilambi, Vikaari, Saarvari, Plava, Shubakrut, Shobhakrut, Krodhi, Vishvavasu, Paraabhava, Plavanga, Keelaka, Saumya, Saadhaarana, Virodhikrit, Paridhavi, Pramaadee, Aananda, Raakshasa, Nala, Pingala, Kaalayukthi, Siddharthi, Raudra, Durmathi, Dundubhi, Rudhirodgaari, Raktaakshi, Krodhana, and Akshaya.

As per a popular legend, these sixty names are said to have been associated with the Divine Sage Narada. Considered as Brahma Manasa Puthra, Sage Narada is a great Scholar, Saint and Philosopher depicted as a Divine Messenger. In all the Divine stories, we find Narada playing a key role and his involvement in one way or the other. As per the legend in brief, once upon a time, Sage Narada, caught in the mystery of Sri Maha Vishnu Maya (illusion), added with a cursed by Lord Brahm, and had to become a damsel with a desire to experience the materialistic life. In the process, the Damsel marries a King and gives birth to 60 sons. Later, during the course of time, the King, along with his 60 sons, dies in a battle. Grief-stricken, the damsel (Narada) came out of illusion with Lord’s mercy and realized that it was the Maya of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. In memory of Narada’s (Damsel’s) sons and to give eternity to their names, Lord Vishnu blessed them that thenceforth, the sixty-year cycle ofthe Hindu time element would be represented by their names.

Ugadi signifies the current period in which we are living as per the Hindu time element in a 60-year cycle, with each new year (Ugadi) denoted by a unique name starting from Prabhava and ending with Akshaya.

In North India and Gujarat, people follow the calendar as per the Vikrama Sakha, and accordingly, the commencement of the New Year differs. There, it starts from the first day of Chaitra Bahula Paksha known as Baisakhi. In Gujarat, it will be from the first day of Kartheeka Masam after Deepavali Amavasya. Even in South India, where Salivahana Sakha is followed, the commencement of the New Year is observed on two different dates. In the case of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa, Ugadi is observed on the first day of Sukla Paksha in Chaitra Masam as per the Lunar Calendar known as Chaandramana. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Ugadi occurs as per the Solar Calendar known as Sauramana, on the day when the Sun enters into Mesha (Aries) Raasi which generally happens around the 13th or 14th of April every year. While it is known as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, it is called Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Goa. While in Tamil Nadu it is called as Puthandu festival, in Kerala it is known as the Vishu festival.

Ugadi marks the beginning of a nine-day festival called Vasantha Navaraatri, also known as Sri Rama Navaratri celebrated for a period of nine days ending with Sri Rama Navami. It is a Hindu tradition to begin any new activity on an auspicious note especially if it is coinciding with Ugadi. It is considered as one of the four very auspicious days in Electional Astrology and is known as Sade Theen Muhurtha. On this day, it is prescribed and highly meritorious to perform Thailabhyanganam, Sun worship, Nimba Kusuma Bhakshana, Panchanga Sravanam etc…

Science in the worship of the Gudi

'Gudi Padwa' is the day on which the universe was created. Since on this day, Shri Brahma created the universe and the Satyayug began, it marks the commencement of the New Year.

The Divine consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time, lasts longer. Thu,s the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10 minutes after sunrise!

On Gudi Padwa, the waves consisting of the fire principle (Tej tatva) and the creative Prajapati waves are activated on a large scale. The Divine consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time, lasts longer. This consciousness is stored in the body cells and is used as required. Henc,e the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10 minutes after sunrise.

Method of raising the Gudi

Position of the Gudi: Care should be taken to raise the Gudi next to the main entrance of the house. The spot selected should be on the right side of the entrance(when facing outwards from the entrance of the home). The right side symbolizes the active state of the soul.

1. The area selected for raising the Gudi should be cleaned and then a Swastik rangoli should be drawn on the ground. Turmeric and vermilion (Haldi-kumkum) should be offered at the centre of the Swastik.

2. While raising the Gudi, the 'Shiva-Shakti' principle in the Universe should be invoked. This enables all the constituents of the Gudi to accept divine principles.

3. The Gudi symbolizes the ‘Sushumna nadi’ of our body. Hence, the Gudi should be raised at the entrance. And it should be kept tilted at an angle. - A Scholar (through the medium of Ms. Anjali Gadgil)

Prayer

'O Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu ! Please enable me to absorb the Principle of Creation and the Fire Principle present in the atmosphere. Let the Divine consciousness present in these principles be preserved constantly. Let the energy thus received, be used for my spiritual practice.'

Reason for raising the Gudi during war

The Gudi is a symbol of victory. Amongst the various qualities of God, 'Being Victorious' is one and it symbolizes that God has achieved victory at the outset and at various levels. To symbolize this at every level of war, a Gudi is hoisted.

Significance of Gudi Padwa

There are several ways of commencing a New Year. According to the Christian calendar, 1st January marks the beginning of the year. The financial year begins from 1st April, the Hindu New Year from the first day (Pratipada) of the month of Chaitra from the Hindu lunar calendar, the commercial year from the first day of the Hindu lunar month of ‘Kartik’, the solar (soura) year, the lunar (chandra) year, the luni-solar year and so on. In all these, the year comprises of twelve months. Who first proclaimed that a year should consist of twelve months and how did the world come to accept it ? The foremost exponent of this concept is undoubtedly the Vedas, the most ancient literary texts. The Vedas say, ‘A year consists of twelve months’. It is because they say so that the world has accepted it. Out of all these days of beginning a year the most ideal one is the first day of the month of Chaitra according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

One should note that there is no explanation as to why the 1st of January is the beginning of the New Year. Someone conceived that it should be so and thus it began. Contrary to this, there are natural, historical and spiritual reasons to mark the commencement of the year on the first day of the month of Chaitra.

1.Natural : Towards the first day of the month of Chaitra (Padva), the sun assumes a position above the Vasant intersection (the point of intersection of the equator and the meridians) and the spring season commences. In Shrimadbhagvadgita (10.35), The Lord says, ‘Among the seasons, the exhilarating Vasant season (spring) is my manifestation’. In this season, the weather is pleasant and exhilarating. In the Shishir season (autumn) the trees shed their leaves. Towards Padva, trees bear new foliage and appear fresh.

2. Historical : Rama slayed Vali on this day. The Shakas too defeated the Huns on this day. This day also commemorates the commencement of the Shalivahan calendar after Shalivahan vanquished his enemies.

3. Spiritual

3 A. Creation of the universe: Since on this day Shri Brahma created the universe and the Satyayug began, it marks the commencement of the New Year.

3 B. One among the three and a half auspicious days (‘Muhurts’): Gudhipadva, Akshay trutiya and Dasra(Vijayadashmi) each make up one, and the first day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik comprises half of the total three and a half auspicious days. The special feature of these three and a half auspicious days is that, unlike other days when one has to choose an auspicious moment to perform a ritual, in contrast, on these auspicious day,s one does not need to, as every moment of these days is auspicious.

3 C. The higher incidence of prajapati sanyukta (conjoint) frequencies on the earth: The tantra text Ganeshyamal states that in all 108 frequencies, one each from the four parts (charans) of the twenty-seven lunar asterisms from the region of lunar asterisms (nakshtralok / karmadevlok) 27×4=108 reach the earth. They disintegrate further into four types of frequencies - yama, surya, prajapati and sanyukta (conjoint).

On this day, the Tej and Prajapati frequencies are effective in large measures. During sunrise on this day, the Chaitanya (Divine Consciousness) emitted from these frequencies can be retained for a longer period. It is accumulated in the cells of the embodied soul and is used by the embodied soul as and when required. Therefore, within 5-10 minutes of sunris,e one should perform ritualistic worship of the Gudi.

HAPPY UGADI TO YOU ALL ...............

My Thoughts.....................69

 

1) You don't need a companion to shine, being alone too you can, learn from the SUN!

2) If your nature is sweet, relatives like ants will come and will try to take advantage of your sweetness and in the process will bite you too!

3) Just find yourself, rather than putting your energy into being special!

4) Sun is not happiness, neither the Moon nor stars nor things, nothing other than YOU, Yourself!

5) Krishna cannot be reached thru struggle but only with surrender, total surrender.

6) Move within, but without fear, don't fear your buried monsters, they cannot hurt you without you wanting them to!

7) "The fear of death makes you human and the acceptance makes you a Yogi".

8) Happiness for any object or person is a limited edition!

9) When you help the needy, their smile and tears of joy are bliss!

10) Spirituality and Humility go together, if you are not humble, and have the ego to appreciate others then there will be no progress spiritually!

My Thoughts.....................68

 

 1) If you want to fly with eagles, don't swim with the ducks!

2) The absence of Awareness is Ego, and the absence of Light is Darkness!

3) The real contentment is within there is nothing external that can content you!

4) Life does not give free lessons, everyone has paid the price to learn the lessons, and if you have learned anything, you will not commit the same mistakes!

5) Life is just like a melody, as melody is not just the sum of all the notes and all the sounds; it is something greater. Sometimes it gives you happy tunes, and sometimes it is sad!

6) The fish gets caught in the hook as it does not keep its mouth shut. Learn!

7) Relationships without love are useless and ugly, both tolerate each other and drag on for the sake of society

8) You're not here to please others or to live a life the way they want, you're here for self-realization, liberation from the cycle of birth and re-birth, and live the life the way you wish!

9) Why are you quiet? No, only if you can listen to the chaos inside my mind!

10) Being alone is not boring but it is bliss, try it!

What do the two strings of black beads in the mangalsutra represent?

 

What do the two strings of black beads in the mangalsutra represent?

1. Mangalsutra

As per Hindu Dharma, mangalsutra is an ornament of a woman denoting her married status. Each person makes a mangalsutra for the bride as per his capacity. If it is not possible to make a mangalsutra with a cord of gold or silver, they make it by stringing black beads in a thread.

1.1 Importance of Mangalsutra

Due to the mangalsutra the woman remains conscious of Dharma, duty and rules. Wearing mangalsutra is an important conduct for a married woman. This is called code of Righteousness for women. Due to this the woman does not indulge in wanton behaviour and her conduct remains ideal.

Due to the mangalsutra the woman and others are conscious of her married status. Mangalsutra is a marital bondage. Its main objective is that the woman should remember this sacred bondage and there should not be any immoral behaviour on her part. That others should also be conscious that the woman wearing a mangalsutra is a married woman and she should be respected properly is also an objective of the mangalsutra.

Due to the mangalsutra, the consciousness of the husband in the form of Shiva remains constantly awakened in the woman.

Mangalsutra is symbolic of Shiva and Shakti. In this, gold is in the form of Shakti and the structure of stringed black beads is in the form of Shiva.

Mangalsutra is an ornament that attracts the Divine Principle in the highest proportion. In the mangalsutra both the cups are empty from one side and are raised from the other. The mangalsutra is worn facing the empty side of her body. The Divine Principle is attracted in the voids of the cups in higher proportion than any other ornaments.

Through the mangalsutra the woman gains Energy of Desire, Action and Knowledge. The mangalsutra is a link that provides Shakti in the form of the Absolute Fire Element (Tej) to the woman to actually perform a task.

In the left part of the mangalsutra, there is the flow of Energy of Desire, in the central part of Energy of Action and in the right part of Energy of Knowledge. From the mangalsutra, the Desire, Action and Knowledge Energies are also emitted.

With the help of the Desire, Action and Knowledge energies, it becomes easy for a woman to proceed towards the Nirgun Principle.

Due to the mangalsutra and kantha-mani the Vishuddha-chakra remains constantly awakened. One of the types of mangalsutra is Kanthamani mangalsutra. The gold bead stringed in its centre is called Kanthamani. It is near the Vishuddha chakra. It is also called Muhurtamani.

The waves of the Absolute Fire Principle (Tej-tattva) of the Universe are attracted to the kantha-mani worn by the woman around the neck.

Due to these waves, the Vishuddha-chakra constantly remains awakened. Nowadays, it is customary to remove the Muhurtamani worn around the bride’s neck 16 days after the marriage. Kanthamani is considered a form of Shiva and hence it is symbolic of the sense of detachment of the woman. When the energy of Anahat-chakra flows towards Vishuddha-chakra, it merges in the awakened Vishuddha-chakra by touching the Kanthamani.

The length of the mangalsutra should be such that it reaches the Anahat-chakra or the centre of the chest. As the length of the mangalsutra is up to the Anahat-chakra, due to the sattvic in the mangalsutra the increased raja-guna in the woman is reduced. As a result, her attitude of detachment is generated in her. With this it becomes possible for the woman to dwell in the present constantly.


1.2 Why is the empty part of the central cups of the mangalsutra placed towards the Anahat-chakra?

In the centre of the mangalsutra, there are two cups. The cups should be round and there should not be any design on the front part.

Round shape is associated with zero, that is, with the Brahman consisting of void. The ability to absorb and emit the waves of specific level as per the need of the person is more in the round shape compared to the other shapes.

The round shape is symbolic of the Energy of Knowledge.

Round shape is associated with the sattva-guna in the form of Shiva-Shakti.

The central point of the round shape provides waves in the form of striking Shakti (Energy) whereas the raised part is associated with Brahman in the form of Shiva.

On both sides of each cup, there are two round beads of gold. This structure is associated with the Energy of Knowledge.

The subtle effect of the structure is:

The waves of emotions are activated in the Anahat-chakra of the woman.

The waves of Energy of Knowledge are attracted towards the circular figure of the voids of the cups of the mangalsutra.

The waves of Knowledge assimilate the waves of the woman’s emotions.

Through this process the woman’s actions (karmas) become non-action (akarmas), that is, the law of action-and-fruit is not applicable to the karmas done by the woman because of this the awareness of doership of the woman reduces.

The four-petal flowers above the cups of the mangalsutra:

Above every cup of the mangalsutra, there is a figure of four-petal flower. This is associated with the Action energy.

The vibrations of the woman’s Energy of Action solidify in the round beads and are at the forefront in functioning as per the need.

It helps generate a protective sheath near the Anahat-chakra of the woman.

1.3 Why should there be no design on the raised front part of the cups?

If there is no design on the front part of the cups, there is no restriction on the ability of the structure to absorb and emit the Absolute Fire Element (Tej-tattva) in gold. Similarly the gold cups and the bead of the mangalsutra being design-free, its ability to absorb and emit the Chaitanya in the Universe increases. Hence, the woman is protected from the attacks of the negative energies.

1.4 Why are two strings of black beads present in the mangalsutra?

The two strands of black beads of mangalsutra symbolise Shiva and Shakti. From the task performed by the union of Shiva and Shakti, one gains fruit in the form of Chaitanya. This gain of fruit is depicted in the form of the central gold cups that join the strands. The two strands of the mangalsutra symbolise duality. Duality means continuity of task. The two strands of the beads are used from this perspective also.

The rectangular-shaped void created in one part of the two strands of black beads attracts the waves of Energy of Desire. The nine black beads stringed in each part of the strand symbolise the nine forms of the Primal Energy (Adishakti). The black beads stringed in the gold cord collect the negative vibrations of the attack of negative energies on the body of the woman from time to time and destroy them.

There are seven parts of nine black beads each in both strands of the mangalsutra. In order to demonstrate these parts, four gold round-shaped beads are arranged in a square shape as a central link. With this, the Shakti Principle in the woman remains in a constantly activated state and it is protected from the attacks by negative energies.

1.5 Importance of structure of mangalsutra

In the mangalsutra there are two gold cups in the centre, one gold bead at each side and then black beads are strung. In each of the two strands of the mangalsutra nine beads followed by two gold beads are strung. Due to the black beads strung in the mangalsutra, the woman is harmed to some extent.

Waves of black energy associated with the Absolute Earth and Water element are attracted to the black beads of the mangalsutra.

A cover of these waves is generated around the body of the woman.

Through the black beads waves of black energy are emitted into the atmosphere. Due to the covering of black energy waves, there is distress like pain, giddiness, restlessness etc. Considering the harm, one may wonder why the black beads should be used. Though there is 30 per cent harm due to the black beads strung in the mangalsutra, there is 70 per cent benefit also. The reason for this is that mangalsutra is beaded with a thin wire of gold. The gold wire destroys the distressing vibrations present in the Universe through its Energy of the Absolute Fire element (Tej-Shakti).

The reason for the destruction of distressing vibrations by the Tej-Shakti of gold:

The use of black beads and gold in mangalsutra is akin to the amulet, that is, a talisman. For alleviation of distress by negative energies, an amulet or a talisman is worn around the neck. The black thread of the amulet attracts the black energy and the Holy ash in the amulet destroys it. In a mangalsutra black beads are used in place of black thread and gold in the place of Holy ash. When a woman with more than 50 percent spiritual level wears a mangalsutra the ability of the gold in it to emit the Absolute Fire Element (Tej-tattva) remains awakened.

The structure of the cups and the beads strung on both sides of the mangalsutra are associated with the woman’s Energy of procreation. One cup and the beads at its sides make a figure of a triangle. This figure keeps the woman’s Energy of procreation continuously awakened. The energy of procreation is the Energy spreading enthusiasm continuously in the entire Universe through the medium of Creation. Thereby, she constantly remains in a loving mode.

The round shape of the mangalsutra awakens the woman’s Central channel (Sushumna-nadi). The elliptical shape of the mangalsutra is associated with the unmanifest Energy of Action of Srivishnu. This shape awakens the Central channel (Sushumna-nadi) of the woman. Hence, it helps the Prakriti in the form of a woman to merge with Shiv in the form of a man. As per the design of the mangalsutra, its effect is expressed either at the Sagun or Nirgun level.

In the mangalsutra of Sagun design, in each thread after every nine black beads, two gold beads are strung. For the woman wearing a mangalsutra of Sagun design to acquire its complete benefit, her minimum spiritual level has to be 30 per cent.
In the mangalsutra of Nirgun design, only black beads are strung and gold beads are not present. For the woman wearing a mangalsutra of Nirgun design to acquire its complete benefit, her minimum spiritual level has to be 50 per cent.

Importance of use of mangalsutra of Sagun and Nirgun level by a woman affected by negative energy:

Sagun level Nirgun level

1. Distress by ghosts, ancestors etc 50% - 20%

2. Distress by sorcerers (mantriks) 30% - 30%

If there is distress due to sorcerers (mantriks), that is, the powerful demonic energies of Hell, the woman can wear mangalsutra either of Sagun or Nirgun design. Women of more than 60 per cent spiritual level should wear mangalsutra of Nirgun level for protection from the mantriks of the sixth or seventh Hell.

1.6 Benefits of gold beads strung in the mangalsutra

Waves of the Absolute Fire Element (Tej-tattva) in the Universe are attracted to the gold beads of the mangalsutra.

Due to the black beads, waves of black energy are attracted which are disintegrated by the Tej-tattva waves emitted by the gold.

A protective sheath is generated around the woman’s body.

The Sun channel (Surya-nadi) of the woman remains in an activated state because of which the Energy Principle (Shakti-tattva) inherent in it is awakened.

Due to the disintegration of the black energy attracted to the black beads, the woman is less affected by the evil eye. With this the importance of gold in destroying the negative vibrations with Tej-Shakti is evident.

1.7 Why do we say that mangalsutra has lost its sanctity if it breaks?

Many a time, a mangalsutra can break without any apparent reason. Breaking of a mangalsutra is a bad omen. On breaking the beads get charged with black energy, that is, due to the black energy their weight increases. Sattvikta of the beads is lost. From this sense, the action or act of breaking a mangalsutra amounts to it losing its sanctity.

Effect of breaking a mangalsutra without any reason: Breaking of a mangalsutra is a symptom of severe distress arising out of black magic performed on a woman. As a result, there is a possibility that the woman will have fatal thoughts of self-harm, suicide, death in an accident, killing someone etc. In this process, the mantriks kill the husband with black magic and transmit black energy to the wife too. The mantriks make a replica doll of the woman and transmit black energy on it through some ritual. Then distressing vibrations are also transmitted into the objects associated with the woman, which are attracted by the black beads of the mangalsutra. As a result, the mangalsutra breaks. Only God or Guru's grace can protect from all such distress.

Spiritual experience: Breaking of the new small mangalsutra within fifteen days and the bigger mangalsutra too eight days later: On the night of 12th November 2008, her small mangalsutra suddenly broke and the beads scattered. This mangalsutra with a small muhurta mani was earlier strung in a thread and just fifteen days earlier, she had got it strung in gold. She wondered if this had happened due to the distress caused by negative energies! Thereafter, on 19th November 2008, the bigger mangalsutra around her neck also broke. This example validates the precept that ‘The mangalsutra can break due to distress caused by negative energies’. - A seeker.

1.8 Why Scriptures do not allow widows to wear a mangalsutra?

There are two chief reasons for this.

Waves / Vibrations associated with the husband’s desire are present in the mangalsutra, due to which the subtle body of the deceased husband can get trapped: Waves associated with the husband’s desire are present in the mangalsutra. After the death of the husband, some women continue to wear mangalsutra as fashion. Thus, with the help of the vibrations associated with the husband’s desires, his subtle body can get trapped.

The onward journey of the subtle body of the husband is obstructed: Looking at the mangalsutra reminds the woman of her husband and his subtle body has to return to the Earth region. Hence, the onward journey of the subtle body of the husband is obstructed.

'So what if my husband is no more?', with this thought intellectual women nowadays continue to wear the mangalsutra even after they are widowed. This act harms the woman as well as her deceased husband at the spiritual level. Hence, one should determinedly abide by religious Conduct. Mangalsutra is a marital bond. Its objective is to remind the woman of this bond and restrain her from behaving as per her own wishes.

1.9 Why do men not have to wear a mangalsutra?

Every Conduct for men and women has been propounded with a specific objective. If wearing a mangalsutra is Dharma for women, wearing a Janeu (sacred thread) is Dharma for men. On this, some people may question why is there no custom for men to wear a mangalsutra?

Since in Karmakanda, man is recognized as a father-figure, the possibility of adultery by him is less. The nature of men is basically strong, determined and conducive to leadership. Hence, in the performance of Karmakanda, the man is recognised as a father-figure. Due to the authority of a father, the possibility aof dultery is less. In society, men are more adulterous than women. If this is so, why is it said that the possibility of adultery by man is less ?

Compared to a woman, a man's attitude is less emotional, more introverted and rational. So there is less possibility of his being adulterous/wilful. Yet various Conducts have been prescribed for him in Hindu Dharma. In Kaliyug, men and women are equally adulterous. In this situation, what should men do to acquire the same benefits as that of wearing a mangalsutra? The answer is that when the man carries out his father-figure duties and inculcates an attitude of listening to others, it will foster unity in the family. Holy thread (Janeuu) worn by him will remind him of his father-figure duties.

Why is a gold chain not used in place of a mangalsutra?

The black beads in the mangalsutra contain waves of the Absolute Earth (Pruthvi-tattva) and Absolute Water (Apa-tattva) elements and the gold beads contain waves of the Absolute Fire element (Tej-tattva). With the union of these waves, Raja-Tama-dominant waves associated with inferior negative energies are eliminated from their origin. Hence, an average woman who wears a mangalsutra has the ability to tolerate the war-like effects of the destruction of Raja-Tama-dominant waves.

However, the Tej element dominant waves emitted by the gold affect the superior negative energies. An average woman does not possess the ability to tolerate their attacks. Hence, there is a possibility of distress to the woman. Therefore, instead of a chain, it is beneficial for a sensitive woman to wear a mangalsutra. Unmarried women and men also wear a gold chain. They too can experience distress, such as an increase in body heat.

My Thoughts.....................67

 

1) One need not learn anything to gain ignorance, it is always there!

2) As the spider gets caught in its web, you are caught in your illusions, come out of it and know your true self!

3) Knowledge doesn't solve your problem but dissolves your problem by making you realise there is no problem!

4) The more wealth you acquire the more you feel insecure!

5) Let your swabhava be simple and soft, and mingle with all, which makes people seek you and feel proud to be associated with you!

6) Don't make yourself mechanical and predictive, sometimes surprise yourself by doing something unexpected or what you fear the most!

7) When you are free you create, bonded minds follow the dotted lines!

8) Knowledge brings you out of distress and makes you destress!

9) It is not your problem to make everyone understand you, you are here to understand yourself and merge into HIM!

10) Remember whatever objects you see in your dreams are not outside your dreams and no one can see them, they are subjective to your mind!

My Thoughts.....................66

 

1) The mind has tricked your-self, in order to become extraordinary it has ruined your simplicity and left you hanging in between!

2) Remember, a greedy man is always poor!

3) The best way to beat the fear is not to run away from it, but to run towards it and face it head-on!

4) Who is a good man and a bad man for you? It all depends on your selfish perception!

5) You suffer because you want people to be good to you, for once, try to be good to others, and that will change your world!

6) Coward and Courageous people both have fears, the difference is the coward holds back and the courageous person puts aside his fear and plunges into the unknown!

7) Love when you are alive, later on, even if you want to love your dear ones, they will run for some talisman, mantra, totka, to keep you away from them! 

8 ) Remember, the wealthy run behind the one who has renounced worldly wealth!

9) Be kind to people for no reason, and appreciate life, life is beautiful!

10) Remember, what others think of you is none of your business!

Significance of Mangalsutra and its importance in The Hindu way of life!

 

Significance of Mangalsutra and its importance in The Hindu way of life!

(South Indian Tali) .... Part 1

The Sacred Symbol of Marriage..

Mangal = auspicious
Sutra = thread

A mangalsutra (also mangala sutra or mangal sutra) is an Indian symbol of Hindu marriage, consisting of a gold ornament strung from a yellow thread, a string of black beads or a gold chain.

The word mangalsutra can be deciphered as 'sacred thread or cord'; as 'mangal' means auspicious and 'sutra' means thread or cord.

In South India, the Maangalyam is made up of a yellow thread painted with Turmeric paste. The thread is tied with three knots around the bride’s neck. In some of the weddings the first knot is tied by the groom, while the remaining two knots are tied by his sister. In North India the Mangalsutra is a golden ornament having black beads and a gold or Diamond pendant in it.

Mangalsutra is Lord Brahma. Mangalsutra. That is to say Thali is both creator and destroyer. When tied to a girl’s neck, thali promotes her to wifehood and when removed from her neck it demotes her to widowhood.

It is called mangal sutra, because it represents “auspiciousness”. By wearing it, a woman announces that she is happy and fulfilled in her life, this is what makes her “auspicious”. The sutra represents the many strands of emotions, love, faith, trust, friendship etc that go into making up a relationship, especially one that is suppose to last a life time. It also represents the many relationships that bind them now, those of the two families that are now woven into one.

"Historically, the custom of tying a mangalsutra, the auspicious emblem or cord, on the wedding day, appears to have become popular only after the 6th century AD. Before this, a yellow protective cord known as 'kankanabandhana' was tied around the wrists of the bride and the groom to signal their commitment to marriage.

The mangalsutra is considered a talisman to ward off the evil eye. The black colour of the beads is said to absorb all negative vibrations before they can reach the bride and her family. The stringing together of the beads into one thread has its significance as well. Just as each bead contributes to making a beautiful necklace, so does the woman have to blend and integrate into the new family after marriage."

According to Hindu culture, there are five signs of marital status of women. They are mangalsutra, Toe rings, Kumkum, bangles and a nose ring. Mangalsutra is the most important among them.

The Mangalsutra consists of two pieces, ONE FROM EACH FAMILY, traditionally dangling on a yellow thread. The variations in the Mangalsutra and the way it is made / arranged varies from region to region. It contains images of the Shiva Lingam - Iyers The Namam and Sudarshana Chakra - Iyengars A pair of shell (shakha) and red coral (paula) bangles - Bengali Ivory -Punjab and Rajastan Gold chain with black beads and a gold pendant - West and other parts of India. Kashitali - gold chain with coral beads and two black beads on either side of a diamond shaped gold pendant - Karnataka, specifically "Konkini" Soft 24 Karat Gold is fashioned into necklaces modelled on the local flora and fauna—earrings like the hona, which replicate the orchid, and the lokaparo, which consists of two birds placed back to back. - Assam Gold is used to craft imitations of the human head and long funnel-shaped beads which are used in combination with shells, animal claws and teeth and precious and semi-precious stones. - Nagaland Rice grains, the Cobra’s hood, Melon and Cucumber seeds are some of the common motifs of nature inspired jewellery. - Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Silversmiths craft large ornaments, which have a very delicate and intricate appearance. Headdresses called chak, long earrings and large nose rings with papal leaf or bird motifs are the specialties of the region. - Himachal Pradesh Turquoise, Cornelian (sort of reddish quartz), Coral and Agate - Ladakh and East Indian States Our humble Mangalsutra had a very humble Beginning.

A Hindu marriage symbolizes not just a bonding of two individuals but also the bonding of understanding, commitment, mutual love and spiritual growth. In Hindu tradition marriage is not just about celebration and fun it demands sacrifice, companionship, dedication, and surrender by both the partners. Each and every rituals and customs associated with marriage portrays the real essence of wedding. Mangalsutra is one such symbol of marriage. It is not just a jewelry item it has lots of significance to an Indian married woman. It is a sacred thread of love and goodwill worn by married women as a symbol of their marriage.

Mangalsutra is the guardian of the wearer; a sort of fence as the South Indian saying goes. To every woman Mangalsutra is precious, as precious as her loving husband. Temple goers invariably touch their Mangalsutra with the Kumkum offered by poojaris as prasad.

Married women who value their Mangalsutra perform ‘Sumangali pooja’ for strengthening the life span of their Mangalsutra. When they prostrate before elders to receive their blessings and good wishes, they are blessed with the words ‘Dheerga Sumangali Bhava’, meaning ‘Let you lead a long married life’, which only tells indirectly ‘Let your husband be hale and hearty forever so as to make you happy’.

Why Camphor is placed on Bhagwan Venkateshawara’s Chin

Why Camphor is placed on Bhagwan Venkateshawara’s Chin

There is a beautiful story of why Camphor is placed on Venkateswara Swamy's chin in Tirumala.

Once, when Sri Ramanujacharya was discussing serving Venkateshwara Swamy, one of his disciples Ananthalwar, came forward to take responsibility for the Tirumala temple. Ananthalwar was a great devotee of Venkateswara Swamy.

Ananthalwar, reaching Tirumala with his wife did Pushpabhishek daily, and for that, he decided to grow a flower garden. Together with his wife, Ananthalwar began digging wells to water his flower garden. Venkateshwara Swamy decided to help them & appeared as a small boy.

The boy started to help his wife in the process of cleaning mud. When Ananthalwar saw the boy helping his wife, he got angry and ordered him to go away. But the boy didn’t listen to him and continued helping his wife.

Ananthalwar got angry & threw his crowbar at the kid which hit the child's chin & the boy rushed into Srivaari temple & disappeared. After finishing the garden work, Ananthalwar went to the temple.

When Ananthalwar came into the temple he saw Venkateswara Swamy's chin bleeding. Ananthalwar realized it was Venkateswara who came in disguise as that boy and felt very sad about what he did to his bhagwan.

He immediately rubbed Swamy's chin with Camphor to stop the bleeding and asked for forgiveness

Ananthalwar heard a voice saying

“From today onwards, camphor on my chin will be a part of my Alankara, without which my alankar will be incomplete"

It is from that day the practice of keeping camphor in Venkateswara Swamy's chin has been done by priests. The crowbar is still on the wall of Srivaari temple in Tirumala.

 

Significance of Shivratri

 

Significance of Shivratri

The Festival of Mahashivaratri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The festival has been accorded a lot of significance in Hindu Puranas. It says that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivratri is absolved of sins and attains moksha.

Significance of Shivaratri in Hinduism :

The Festival of Mahashivaratri has tremendous significance in Hinduism. According to sacred scriptures, ritual worship of Lord Shiva on the Shivratri festival that falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun pleases Lord Shiva the most. This fact is said to have been declared by Lord Shiva himself when his consort Parvati asked him as to which ritual performed by his devotees pleases him the most.

Even to date, devotees of Lord Shiva perform the ritual worship of Shivratri with care and devotion. They observe day and night fast and give sacred baths to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water, etc. Hindus consider it extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri as it is believed that worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. The devotee reaches the abode of Lord Shankar and lives there happily. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation.

Significance of Shivaratri for Women :

Mahashivratri Festival is also considered to be an extremely significant festival by women. Married and unmarried women observe fast and perform Shiva Puja with sincerity to appease Goddess Parvati who is also regarded as ‘Gaura’ - one who bestows marital bliss and long and prosperous married life. Unmarried women also pray for a husband like Lord Shiva who is regarded as the ideal husband.

Marriage of Shiva and Shakti :

The legend of the marriage of Shiva and Shakti is one the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lord Shiva got married a second time to Shakti, his divine consort. According to the legend of Shiva and Shakti, the day Lord Shiva got married to Parvati is celebrated as Shivaratri - the Night of Lord Shiva.

The Legend goes that once Lord Shiva and his wife Sati or Shakti were returning from sage Agastya’s ashram after listening to Ram Katha or the story of Ram. On their way through a forest, Shiva saw Lord Rama searching for his wife Sita who had been kidnapped by Ravana, the King of Lanka. Lord Shiva bowed his head in reverence to Lord Rama. Sati was surprised by Lord Shiva’s behavior and inquired why he was paying obeisance to a mere mortal. Shiva informed Sati that Rama was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sati, however, was not satisfied with the reply and Lord asked her to go and verify the truth for herself.

Using her power to change forms, Sati took the form of Sita appeared before Rama. Lord Rama immediately recognized the true identity of the Goddess and asked, "Devi, why are you alone, where's Shiva?" At this, Sati realized the truth about Lord Ram. But, Sita was like a mother to Lord Shiva, and since Sati took the form of Sita her status had changed. From that time, Shiva detached himself from her as a wife. Sati was sad with the change of attitude of Lord Shiva but she stayed on at Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva.

Later, Sati’s father Daksha organized a yagna, but did not invite Sati or Shiva as he had an altercation with Shiva in the court of Brahma. But, Sati who wanted to attend the Yagna, went even though Lord Shiva did not appreciate the idea. To her great anguish, Daksha ignored her presence and did not even offer Prasad for Shiva. Sati felt humiliated and was struck with profound grief. She jumped into the yagna fire and immolated herself.

Lord Shiva became extremely furious when he heard the news of Sati’s immolation. Carrying the body of Sati, Shiva began to perform Rudra Tandava or the dance of destruction and wiped out the kingdom of Daksha. Everybody was terrified as Shiva’s Tandava had the power to destroy the entire universe. In order to calm Lord Shiva, Vishnu severed Sati's body into 12 pieces and threw them on earth. It is said that wherever the pieces of Shakti’s body fell, there emerged a Shakti Peetha, including the Kamaroopa Kamakhya in Assam and the Vindhyavasini in UP.

Lord Siva was now alone undertook rigorous penance and retired to the Himalayas. Sati took a re-birth as Parvati in the family of God Himalaya. She performed penance to break Shiva’s meditation and win his attention. It is said that Parvati, who found it hard to break Shiva’s meditation sought the help of Kamadeva - the God of Love and Passion. Kamadeva asked Parvati to dance in front of Shiva. When Parvati danced, Kamadeva shot his arrow of passion at Shiva breaking his penance. Shiva became extremely infuriated and opened his third eye that reduced Kamadeva to ashes. It was only after Kamadeva’s wife Rati’s pleading that Lord Shiva agreed to revive Kamadeva.

Later, Parvati undertook severe penance to win over Shiva. Through her devotion and persuasion by sages devas, Parvati, also known as Uma, was finally able to lure Shiva into marriage and away from asceticism. Their marriage was solemnized a day before Amavasya in the month of Phalgun. This day of union of God Shiva and Parvati is celebrated as Mahashivratri every year.

Another Version of the Legend According to another version of the legend, Goddess Parvati performed tapas and prayers on the auspicious moonless night of Shivaratri to ward off any evil that may befall her husband. Since then, womenfolk began the custom of praying for the well-being of their husbands and sons on Shivaratri day. Unmarried women pray for a husband like Shiva, who is considered to be the ideal husband.

Samudra Manthan :

This very popular Shivaratri legend from Puranas explains why people stay awake all night on Shivaratri. Besides, it also tells us why Lord Shiva is also known as Neelakantha.

Legend Behind Samudra Manthan:

Once Indra - the King of Gods, while riding on an elephant came across Durvasa Muni who offered him a special garland. Indra accepted the garland but put it on the trunk of the elephant. The elephant was irritated by the smell and it threw the garland on the floor. This enraged the sage as the garland was a dwelling of Sri (fortune) and was to be treated as Prasada. Durvasa Muni cursed Indra and all devas to be bereft of all strength, energy, and fortune.

In battles that followed this incident, Devas were defeated and asuras (demons) led by Bali gained control of the universe. Devas sought help from Lord Vishnu who advised them to treat asuras in a diplomatic manner. Devas formed an alliance with asuras to jointly churn the ocean for the nectar of immortality and to share it among them. Lord Vishu told Devas that we would arrange that they alone obtain the nectar.

The Churning of the Ocean:

The churning of the milk - the ocean was an elaborate process. Mount Mandara was used as a churning rod and Vasuki, the King of Serpents, became the churning rope. Lord Vishnu himself had to intercede in so many ways to aid the Devas. All kinds of herbs were cast into the ocean and many great beings and objects were produced from the ocean and were divided between asuras and gods. It is said that the following things emerged from the Samudra Manthan:

Sura or Varuni - Goddess and creator of wine

Apsaras - various divine nymphs

Kaustubha - a rare diamond said to be the most valuable jewel in the world

Uchhaishravas - the divine white horse

Kalpavriksha - the wish-granting tree

Kamadhenu - the wish-fulfilling cow

Airavata - the white elephant

Lakshmi - the Goddess of Fortune and Wealth. Vishnu and Her were reunited after having been separated for many ages.

Haalaa-Hala - the Poison:

During the Sagar Manthan by the gods and demons, haalaa-hala, a pot of poison also came out of the ocean. This terrified the Gods and demons as the poison was so toxic that its effects would have wiped out the entire creation. On the advice of Lord Vishnu, Gods approached Lord Shiva for help and protection as only he could swallow it without being affected. On the request of gods and out of compassion for living beings, Lord Shiva drank the poison. However, Parvati - Lord Shiva’s consort pressed his neck so that the poison does not reach his stomach. Thus, it stayed in his throat neither going up nor going down and Shiva remained unharmed. The poison was so potent that it changed the color of Lord Mahadeva’s neck to blue. For this reason, Lord Shiva is also called Neelakantha (the blue-necked one) where ‘Neela’ means blue and ‘Kantha’ means neck or throat.

As part of the therapy, doctors advised gods to keep Lord Shiva awake during the night. Thus, Gods kept a vigil in contemplation of Lord Shiva. To amuse Shiva and to keep him awake, the gods took turns performing various dances and playing music. As the day broke out, Lord Shiva, pleased with their devotion blessed them all. Shivaratri is the celebration of this event by which Shiva saved the world. Since then, on this day and night - devotees fast, keep vigil, sing glories of Lord and meditate.

Churning Out Divine Nectar:

At last, Dhanvantari - the Divine Physician appeared with a pot of Amrita (nectar of immortality) in his skillful hands. Fierce fighting ensued between devas and asuras for the nectar. To protect the nectar from asuras, devas hid the pot of nectar at four places on the earth - Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nasik. At each of these places, a drop of the nectar spilled from the pot and since then, it is believed that these places acquired mystical power. Grand Kumbh Mela is celebrated at four places every 12 years for this reason.

Eventually, Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful woman, Mohini. While her beauty bewildered the asuras, Mohini seized the nectar and returned it to the Devas, who drank it immediately...

Raja Mordhwaj

 

राजा मोरध्वज की कथा...दो मिनट की ये कहानी रौंगटे खड़े कर देगी..अंत तक जरुर पढ़े!

महाभारत युद्ध की समाप्ति के बाद अर्जुन को वहम हो गया कि, वो श्रीकृष्ण के सर्वश्रेष्ठ भक्त है, अर्जुन सोचते की कन्हैया ने मेरा रथ चलाया, मेरे साथ रहे इसलिए में भगवान का सर्वश्रेष्ठ भक्त हूँ। अर्जुन को क्या पता था की वो केवल भगवान के धर्म की स्थापना का जरिया था। फिर भगवान ने उसका गर्व तोड़ने के लिए उसे एक परीक्षा का गवाह बनाने के लिए अपने साथ ले गए।

श्रीकृष्ण और अर्जुन ने जोगियों का वेश बनाया और वन से एक शेर पकड़ा और पहुँच जाते है भगवान विष्णु के परम-भक्त राजा मोरध्वज के द्वार पर। राजा मोरध्वज बहुत ही दानी और आवभगत वाले थे अपने दर पे आये किसी को भी वो खाली हाथ और बिना भोज के जाने नहीं देते थे।

महाभारत युद्ध की समाप्ति के बाद अर्जुन को वहम हो गया कि, वो श्रीकृष्ण के सर्वश्रेष्ठ भक्त है, अर्जुन सोचते की कन्हैया ने मेरा रथ चलाया, मेरे साथ रहे इसलिए में भगवान का सर्वश्रेष्ठ भक्त हूँ। अर्जुन को क्या पता था की वो केवल भगवान के धर्म की स्थापना का जरिया था। फिर भगवान ने उसका गर्व तोड़ने के लिए उसे एक परीक्षा का गवाह बनाने के लिए अपने साथ ले गए।

श्रीकृष्ण और अर्जुन ने जोगियों का वेश बनाया और वन से एक शेर पकड़ा और पहुँच जाते है भगवान विष्णु के परम-भक्त राजा मोरध्वज के द्वार पर। राजा मोरध्वज बहुत ही दानी और आवभगत वाले थे अपने दर पे आये किसी को भी वो खाली हाथ और बिना भोज के जाने नहीं देते थे।

भगवान से आज्ञा पाकर राजा महल में गया तो राजा का उतरा हुआ मुख देख कर पतिव्रता रानी ने राजा से कारण पूछा। राजा ने जब सारा हाल बताया तो रानी के आँखों से अश्रु बह निकले। फिर भी वो अभिमान से राजा से बोली कि आपकी आन पर मैं अपने सैंकड़ों पुत्र कुर्बान कर सकती हूँ। आप साधुओ को आदरपूर्वक अंदर ले आइये।

अर्जुन ने भगवान से पूछा- माधव ! ये क्या माजरा है ? आप ने ये क्या मांग लिया ? कृष्ण बोले -अर्जुन तुम देखते जाओ और चुप रहो।

राजा तीनो को अंदर ले आये और भोजन की तैयारी शुरू की। भगवान को छप्पन भोग परोसा गया पर अर्जुन के गले से उतर नहीं रहा था। राजा ने स्वयं जाकर पुत्र को तैयार किया। पुत्र भी तीन साल का था नाम था रतन कँवर, वो भी मात पिता का भक्त था, उसने भी हँसते हँसते अपने प्राण दे दिए परंतु उफ़ ना की ।

राजा रानी ने अपने हाथो में आरी लेकर पुत्र के दो टु'कड़े किये और सिंह को परोस दिया। भगवान ने भोजन ग्रहण किया पर जब रानी ने पुत्र का आधा शरीर देखा तो वो आंसू रोक न पाई। भगवान इस बात पर गुस्सा हो गए की लड़के का एक फाड़ कैसे बच गया? भगवान रुष्ट होकर जाने लगे तो राजा रानी रुकने की मिन्नतें करने लगी।

अर्जुन को अहसास हो गया था की भगवान मेरे ही गर्व को तोड़ने के लिए ये सब कर रहे है। वो स्वयं भगवान के पैरों में गिरकर विनती करने लगा और कहने लगा की आप ने मेरे झूठे मान को तोड़ दिया है। राजा रानी के बेटे को उनके ही हाथो से मरवा दिया और अब रूठ के जा रहे हो, ये उचित नही है। प्रभु ! मुझे माफ़ करो और भक्त का कल्याण करो।

तब केशव ने अर्जुन का घमंड टूटा जान रानी से कहा की वो अपने पुत्र को आवाज दे। रानी ने सोचा पुत्र तो म'र चुका है, अब इसका क्या मतलब !! पर साधुओं की आज्ञा मानकर उसने पुत्र को आवाज लगाई।

कुछ ही क्षणों में चमत्कार हो गया । मृ'त पुत्र जिसका शरीर शे'र ने खा लिया था, वो हँसते हुए आकर अपनी माँ से लिपट गया। भगवान ने मोरध्वज और रानी को अपने विराट स्वरुप का दर्शन कराया। पूरे दरबार में वासुदेव कृष्ण की जय जय कार गूंजने लगी।

भगवान के दर्शन पाकर अपनी भक्ति सार्थक जान मोरध्वज की ऑंखें भर आई और वो बुरी तरह बिलखने लगे। भगवान ने वरदान मांगने को कहा तो राजा रानी ने कहा !

भगवान एक ही वर दो कि, अपने भक्त की ऐसी कठोर परीक्षा न ले, जैसी आप ने हमारी ली है।
तथास्तु कहकर भगवान ने उसको आशीर्वाद दिया और पूरे परिवार को मोक्ष दिया।

My Thoughts.....................65

 

1) Truth about self cannot be discovered outside, it needs to be realized inside!

2) When life has given you a chance to be alive, stay alive, don't be a zombie.

3) Moksha is to understand that you're boundless and not a bounded one!

4) The only real place is within, outside everything is an illusion!

5) Intuition and wisdom are never borrowed, both come from within!

6) There is no off switch for the wheel of the Kal Chakra, it moves on forever, only way to come out of it is to JUMP OUT with the help of Atma Jnana!

7) You're valuable, focus on the things that enhance your value rather than on useless things that bring down the value of your value!

8) To overcome fear of death, accept death, and live life the way there is no Tomorrow!

9) There is no off switch for the wheel of the Kal Chakra, it moves on forever, only way to come out of it is to JUMP OUT with the help of Atma Jnana!

10) Turn your pressure into pleasure and enjoy Life!

My Thoughts.....................64

 

1) If you fall in love, only, with the beautiful aspect, that is temporary it fades off along with the beauty, beauty is not permanent, unconditional love stays forever, the love of a mother!

2) Love is not a relationship, it shows your maturity to accept all, as your basic nature is love!

3) True love requires faith, trust, and loyalty. Not chocolates, flowers and expensive gifts!

4) Kashi means "to shine", let your Soul become Kashi by Atma Jnana, and let the Amrita flow like river Ganga in your veins from the Sahastradhara and let your Jatar Agni be like Manikarnika Ghat, burning all your karmas!

5) You always stay worried about the "past tense," "present tense," and "future tense" and remain in tension. Come out of these tenses and live the very moment!

6) Nature gives you gardens full of flowers, trees full of fruits, flowing rivers, rising Sun, songs of birds, pleasant cool breeze, and beautiful mountains, for you to celebrate, celebrate life. You have all the reasons to celebrate life!

7) "If you get on the wrong train, get off at the nearest station; the longer it takes you to get off, the more expensive the return trip will be"

8) If someone tells me 4+4 is 44, I will just nod in agreement, and walk on my path, no arguments, what is the point in arguing and rectifying such people!

9) You're not celebrating yourself because you are influenced by the outside world. Let go of that and enjoy the beauty of creation!

10) Peace, security, and happiness don't depend on what I have, but what I am!

My Thoughts.....................63

 

1) Remember, argument generates only heat and not light!

2) From a drop to the ocean, water is the same, it gets names based on its shapes!

3) The mind is tricky, If you feel it's easy, the mind will say yes, it's easy, if you say it's difficult, the mind will say yes, it's difficult; And the mind goes on rationalizing things, always escaping from doing.

4) Only imperfection can grow, we grow as we are imperfect, perfection reaches the stagnant point, and there is no scope to grow!

5) If you feel the sky is the limit then follow your own path, Birds don't leave footprints in the open sky!

6) Why fit in, when you were born to stand out?

7) The nature of a human is aloneness. You came alone and will leave alone. Because you are scared of loneliness, you create fake relationships!

8) The joy of having something dies the moment you get it, as the longing for it ends at that moment. No external thing can give permanent joy. Bliss is your real self!

9) Remember, the heart is courageous, it takes risks and shares love with the people whom it cares about. The Mind is cunning always scheming!

10) You're valuable, focus on the things that enhance your value rather than on useless things that bring down the value of your value!