Thursday, 12 December 2013

[www.keralites.net] TODAY BHAGAVADGITHA JAYANTHI

 

                  TODAY BHAGAVADGITHA  JAYANTHI

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Of all the sacred texts of Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita commands a pre-eminence. Hence we can boldly and emphatically assert that it is " the heart of Hinduism". The Gita is the crest-jewel of the Mahabharatha. The Gita is a scripture which tries to integrate the personality of the individual student and make him capable of facing dynamically all the challenges in his life.
 

There are many occasions in our lives when we are caught up in the rat race and we do wonder about its relvance in the grand scheme of things. The Gita helps us perform our duties irrespective of the grand scheme of things.In the Gita, we see the most successful mentoring relationship between Krishna and Arjuna. On seeing close relatives and friends in the Kaurava army, Arjuna became depressed and got into a trauma. Arjuna stands for the younger generation. Their mental problems such as their restlessness, impossible aspirations, unending desires, utter disillusionments, suffocating despairs, depressing dejections and self-deluding sense of materialism in life are all depicted in Arjuna. Krishna reminded Arjuna of his role. He was the leader, manipulator, motivator, mentor and influencer, all rolled into one.  Krishna's psychological treatment for him is the main theme of the Gita

 

The Gita way of life can accomplish the miracle of making man stand up even against odds and come out successful in the end. Gita expounds a science of reconstructing one's personality. It makes our inner personality whole and strong, gives us a new-found confidence to meet any problem and we feel, certain of success and sure of victory. It is our blessing that Gita is ready and willing to lift the young hearts from a state of confusion.

 

Gita gives us a motherly embrace and helps us solve our problems. It gives us total security, which, we are not sadly aware of.The mental and physical debility of the modern man, though called today's problem is not new to the history of mankind. The same problem has already been discussed in the Gita and the solution is also given.Gita indicates in detail, the ways of tuning up our personality all by ourselves. The Gita is a practical philosophy, which teaches how people can live with equanimity, composure and ease, and thus most effectively come to meet always their own personal, social and national problems. The Gita elaborately explains them all. 


 

THANKS TO MRS.CHITRA VISWANATHAN FOR 

THIS WONDERFUL EXPLANATION.


 


 


 
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Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah.(- RIG VEDA)
"Let noble thoughts come to me from all directions"

REGARDS
Miss.Shaija Vallikatri Bhaskaran

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[www.keralites.net] Fwd: Pumpkin People Habits [1 Attachment]

 
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Some of the nicest people are overweight, in fact they may be nicer than otherwise. Based on my recent survey at local supermarkets where 50% of customers were noticeably  overweight, it seems that this is likely the case all over America! The situation is sad, especially for those overweight as they generally have habits that are not easy to give up. We are creatures of habits, and either fall into non self serving ones or good ones. Producers of foods, drinks, and drugs, including the millions who support their lives in employment of these 'providers', have no intention of harming others.

We now live in a world of forever expanding choices, unfortunately some of that 'expanding' is around the waist! What we consume, and how that affects us are personal choices including how it affects our health. It's easy for some to have a good self image, but most don't, and the results show up in how one looks, feels, and in general health. As weight goes up, self esteem tends to go the other way along with health problems in the long run.

I've been a 'people watcher' particularly starting when I began riding New York's subways for years. Over time my analysis is most people wear what they are, and think of themselves in how they look, and that includes weight. A poor self image is epidemic even for people not over weight, but especially for those over weight. The struggle with weight isn't only supported by 'sugar' and all kinds of fats in food to make a mindless person. We are 'addicts' of  super-sizing bad habits that affect the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Our 'intake' of choices that do not affirm a positive, discerning, joyful, loving being must be controlled to be an evolving, superconscious human that the world so needs at this 'super shifting' moment like never before in life.

It comes down to replacing bad habits, and their consequences with good habits for more satisfaction and enjoyment. In this scenic, artsy, open minded town we are blessed with more organic farms than any other town of our small size of 9,500 people. Strangely, it is estimated that around almost 95% of residents here shop at the markets that push thousands of items regardless of their nutritional value. They are non discerning food factories that sell 'anything' with low concern for people's health and waistline. Our 'organic food co-op'? The rare obese visitor might just be from the 'bad nutrition snake oil supermarket' just working on changing their mind?

Most people are living without thinking and making the best choices in all parts of their lives. Deeper love, health, self image, enjoyment of life, and avoiding the pitfalls of non discerning thinking are worthwhile consequences of non following the crowd instead taking the high road!

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[www.keralites.net] A TRIBUTE TO GAJARAJAN GURUVAYUR KESAVAN

 

DEAR ALL, 

                 A TRIBUTE TO GAJARAJAN GURUVAYUR KESAVAN


 

To whom the tribute is paying? Is he a freedom fighter? Musician? Martyr? Other than the keralites, all people will think what was the specialty of this elephant to which keralites are paying tributes? To understand the greatness of this elephant we have to be a true/pure human being. So leaving behind all the animal instincts hidden in ourselves (if any), let us have a close look at the divine qualities of this animal.

Guruvayur kesavan is regarded as the most prominent devotee elephant of Guruvayoor, the deity at Kerala. It was one of the majestic elephant which served the Lord with sincerity and uniqueness for all processions, festivals and ceremonies from 1916 to 1976, untill his death on the day of Guruvayur Ekadasi.In the year 1973 Kesavan was conferred the unique title "Gajarajan" (Elephant King), by the Guruvayoor Devaswom for his intelligence, good behaviour, love and devotion towards the Lord Guruvayoorappan. A life size staute of Keshavan with his own tusks was erected in front of the main temple entrance and every year during his death anniversay which falls on Guruvayur Ekadasi, all the elephants, line up in front of the statue for paying tribute and the chief elephant garlands the statue.

 

Gajaraja Guruvayur kesavan is quite an example of Bhakti (Devotion) always is holier than the Knowledge and associated ego. An elephant who served the lord with utmost devotion without ever chanting the slokas for 54 years, without anticipating anything without any wishes. The elephant, Guruvayur Keshavan still lives in the heart and mind of the Keralites through the narratives they get to hear from their older generations. These legends are the most common in the state of Kerala and told to the young children in order to create a sense of love and respect towards the true faith and their religion in their mind, from the young age.

 

My father use to say that who ever have seen him will never forget Kesavan and every keralite where ever they are, will have the photos or bamboo canvas of this gajaraja kesavan. When ever I visit guruvayur I will bow infront of his statue and ask to give his patience towards pure path of faith and devotion.

 


 
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Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah.(- RIG VEDA)
"Let noble thoughts come to me from all directions"

REGARDS
Miss.Shaija Vallikatri Bhaskaran

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[www.keralites.net] Old Photos- Various Vintage Photos- Part 123

 

Old Photos- various Vintage Photos- Part 123

 
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Façade of the Mausoleum of Akbar - Sikandra,  Agra c.1857-1858

 
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Gateway of Sikandra - Agra c.1857-1858

 
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Havelock's Bridge, Char Bagh Garden - Lucknow c1857-1858

 
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Moorshud-Zadi's-Tomb---Lucknow-1870's

 
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Mr. Metcalf's Stables, the Qutb Minar Complex - Delhi c.1857-1858

 
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The Golden Temple at Amritsar - c.1857-1858

 
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View of Delhi from the Jami Masjid - c.1857-1858

 


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