Sunday, July 5, 2009
Gruri Vrat
Friday, July 3, 2009
समलैंगिक सम्बन्ध को कानूनी मान्यता !!
समलैंगिक संबंधों की वैधता के लिए २ जुलाई दिन ऐतिहासिक माना जाएगा। दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट ने माना कि आपसी सहमति से वयस्क समलैंगिक संबंध स्थापित कर सकते है और इसे अपराध नहीं माना जा सकता। दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट ने समलैंगिक संबंधों को वैध ठहराया है
‘हे भगवान! यह देश कहाँ जा रहा है?’’
जगद्गुरू कहलाने वाला भारत आज किस संस्कृति की ओर अग्रसर हो रहा है ?
दुनियाभर में भारतीय पारिवारिक तंत्र प्रणालीको सर्वश्रेष्ठ माना जाता है। कानून या अदालत की नजर में समलैंगिकता जायज है। लेकिन हिंदू धर्मं और भारतीय पारिवारिक तंत्र प्रणालीकी नजर में समलैंगिकता कितना जायज है ?
क्या कोई भी कानूनी विशेषज्ञ, न्यायविद् और राजनीतिक अपने बेटे या बेटी के समलैंगिक संबंधों पर सहमत होगा ? हमारे माता-पिता समलैंगिक होते तो हम पैदा ही नहीं होते और यदि हम समलैंगिक होंगे तो हमारे बच्चे ही पैदा नहीं होंगे।
क्या ये मान लिया जाए कि अदालत के इस फैसले ने विकृति की चरम अवस्था तक का रास्ता तैयार कर दिया हे ? कृपया अपनी राय Comment Box में लिखे।
‘हे भगवान! यह देश कहाँ जा रहा है?’’
जगद्गुरू कहलाने वाला भारत आज किस संस्कृति की ओर अग्रसर हो रहा है ?
दुनियाभर में भारतीय पारिवारिक तंत्र प्रणालीको सर्वश्रेष्ठ माना जाता है। कानून या अदालत की नजर में समलैंगिकता जायज है। लेकिन हिंदू धर्मं और भारतीय पारिवारिक तंत्र प्रणालीकी नजर में समलैंगिकता कितना जायज है ?
क्या कोई भी कानूनी विशेषज्ञ, न्यायविद् और राजनीतिक अपने बेटे या बेटी के समलैंगिक संबंधों पर सहमत होगा ? हमारे माता-पिता समलैंगिक होते तो हम पैदा ही नहीं होते और यदि हम समलैंगिक होंगे तो हमारे बच्चे ही पैदा नहीं होंगे।
क्या ये मान लिया जाए कि अदालत के इस फैसले ने विकृति की चरम अवस्था तक का रास्ता तैयार कर दिया हे ? कृपया अपनी राय Comment Box में लिखे।
Chaturmas
The period between Ashad sud ekadashi (2 July 2009) to Kartik sud ekadashi (30 Oct 2009) is referred to as the Chaturmas, literally, 4 months. During this time, all disciples will take extra vows such as fasting, scripture recitals, meditation and other religious observances.
A story is narrated in the Purans about the deity Ekadashi, such named because she emerged from the one of the Lord's indriya. There are 5 gnaan indriya, senses, and 5 karma indriya, the controlling organs of these senses. The mind controls all the organs so is considered the 11th organ. Ekadashi literally means eleven, ek + dash, 1 + 10 = 11. The deity Ekadashi was granted her wish and was allowed by the Lord to reside in his eyes for the duration of the chaturmas. Thus the Lord is said to hibernate during this period. That is why the Ashad sud 11 is also referred to as the Devshayani (dev - Lord, shayan - sleep) ekadashi. During the period that the Lord is resting, disciples will practice extra religious practices (niyams) to please the Lord.
On a practical level, this time period is when the monsoon season falls in India. As a result of the heavy rainfalls, it would be impossible for the wandering sages and preachers to travel the land to preach and offer spiritual guidance. Therefore, during this period they would remain resident at one place. As they are no longer travelling, they have spare time, which is occupied with the extra vows, and thus they further please the Lord.
During these four months we have lot of festivals. Some are religious in nature while others have a social significance and importance-Immediately after the advent of Chaturmas we get the Guru Poornima. Thereafter comes the month of Shravana. This month is full of important days. Shravana Mondays are important for the worship of Lord Shankar. The Poornima in this month is the Narali Poornima which marks the end of heavy rain and the throwing of the coconut in the sea appeases the sea and it calms down.
During this four months Some religious books like Mahabharat, Ramayan, Bhagwat or Vishnu Sahastra could be read everyday according to the time available to everyone. Somebody could undertake to pay a daily visit to a certain temple. Others could take a vow to do "Mantra Jap" of a certain mantra for a certain number of times everyday.
A story is narrated in the Purans about the deity Ekadashi, such named because she emerged from the one of the Lord's indriya. There are 5 gnaan indriya, senses, and 5 karma indriya, the controlling organs of these senses. The mind controls all the organs so is considered the 11th organ. Ekadashi literally means eleven, ek + dash, 1 + 10 = 11. The deity Ekadashi was granted her wish and was allowed by the Lord to reside in his eyes for the duration of the chaturmas. Thus the Lord is said to hibernate during this period. That is why the Ashad sud 11 is also referred to as the Devshayani (dev - Lord, shayan - sleep) ekadashi. During the period that the Lord is resting, disciples will practice extra religious practices (niyams) to please the Lord.
On a practical level, this time period is when the monsoon season falls in India. As a result of the heavy rainfalls, it would be impossible for the wandering sages and preachers to travel the land to preach and offer spiritual guidance. Therefore, during this period they would remain resident at one place. As they are no longer travelling, they have spare time, which is occupied with the extra vows, and thus they further please the Lord.
During these four months we have lot of festivals. Some are religious in nature while others have a social significance and importance-Immediately after the advent of Chaturmas we get the Guru Poornima. Thereafter comes the month of Shravana. This month is full of important days. Shravana Mondays are important for the worship of Lord Shankar. The Poornima in this month is the Narali Poornima which marks the end of heavy rain and the throwing of the coconut in the sea appeases the sea and it calms down.
During this four months Some religious books like Mahabharat, Ramayan, Bhagwat or Vishnu Sahastra could be read everyday according to the time available to everyone. Somebody could undertake to pay a daily visit to a certain temple. Others could take a vow to do "Mantra Jap" of a certain mantra for a certain number of times everyday.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Guru Purnima (Asadh Purnima)
Guru Purnima is the occasion when students revisit their teachers to rejuvenate their sadhana (spiritual practice) and to receive inspiration and further instruction on their spiritual journey. Guru is a universal force of light, always available to help correct our ignorance and cure our dis-ease.
Guru Purnima or Asadh Purnima is a special day (7th July 2009) celebrated on the full moon (purnima) day of the month of Ashadh, to pay homage to all teachers (Guru's). It dates back to the time of 'gurukuls' or 'ashrams' of ancient India where students or brahmacharis used to get their education. The students used to worship their Gurus, seek their blessings and give 'gurudakshina' i.e fees or presents according to their means and capacity.
It is also known as Vyas purnima in remembrance of the great sage Ved Vyasa, the guru who wrote the great epic, 'Mahabharatha', the 18 'Puranas' and classified the 'Vedas' of the Hindu Dharma. The great sage is worshipped and pujas performed on this day.
The Guru Gita in the Skanda Purana hails guru in this famous verse:
Guru brahma Guru vishnu Gururdevo Maheshwaraha
Guruhu sakshaat Parambrahman tasmai Shrigurave namaha
'Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,
Veneration to the Guru who has manifested as Parabrahman.'
While venerating the Guru we must also be cautious as the world today is filled with fake gurus and swamis – who make a living out of spirituality.
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa says about true guru like this:
He alone is the true teacher who is illumined by the light of true knowledge.
Bees come of themselves to the full-blown flower when the breeze wafts its fragrance all around. Ants come of themselves to the spot where sweets are placed. No one needs to invite the bee or the ant. So when a man becomes pure and perfect, the sweet influence of his character spreads everywhere, and all who seek the Truth are naturally drawn towards him. He need not go in search of an audience to listen to him.
It is very hard to find a true Guru but luckily the great Gurus of ancient world have stored their wisdom in the Upanishads, Yoga Vashista and Gita. Guru Purnima day is rightly termed as Veda Vyasa Poornima because Guru Vyasa is the greatest editor and compiler of holy texts in Hinduism. He has provided all the necessary elements needed to understand Brahman; only we need to find time and have patience to read and digest the unparalleled holy texts in Hinduism.
What to do during Guru Purnima ?
After bath, worship the lotus feet of your Guru, or his image or picture with flowers, fruits, incense and camphor.
Fast or take only milk and fruits the whole day. In the afternoon, sit with other devotees of your Guru and discuss with them the glories and teachings of your Guru.
Alternatively, you may observe the vow of silence and study the books or writings of your Guru, or mentally reflect upon his teachings. Take fresh resolves on this holy day, to tread the spiritual path in accordance with the precepts of your Guru. At night, assemble again with other devotees, and sing the Names of the Lord and the glories of your Guru.
Blessing to you and your Family.
Guru Purnima or Asadh Purnima is a special day (7th July 2009) celebrated on the full moon (purnima) day of the month of Ashadh, to pay homage to all teachers (Guru's). It dates back to the time of 'gurukuls' or 'ashrams' of ancient India where students or brahmacharis used to get their education. The students used to worship their Gurus, seek their blessings and give 'gurudakshina' i.e fees or presents according to their means and capacity.
It is also known as Vyas purnima in remembrance of the great sage Ved Vyasa, the guru who wrote the great epic, 'Mahabharatha', the 18 'Puranas' and classified the 'Vedas' of the Hindu Dharma. The great sage is worshipped and pujas performed on this day.
The Guru Gita in the Skanda Purana hails guru in this famous verse:
Guru brahma Guru vishnu Gururdevo Maheshwaraha
Guruhu sakshaat Parambrahman tasmai Shrigurave namaha
'Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,
Veneration to the Guru who has manifested as Parabrahman.'
While venerating the Guru we must also be cautious as the world today is filled with fake gurus and swamis – who make a living out of spirituality.
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa says about true guru like this:
He alone is the true teacher who is illumined by the light of true knowledge.
Bees come of themselves to the full-blown flower when the breeze wafts its fragrance all around. Ants come of themselves to the spot where sweets are placed. No one needs to invite the bee or the ant. So when a man becomes pure and perfect, the sweet influence of his character spreads everywhere, and all who seek the Truth are naturally drawn towards him. He need not go in search of an audience to listen to him.
It is very hard to find a true Guru but luckily the great Gurus of ancient world have stored their wisdom in the Upanishads, Yoga Vashista and Gita. Guru Purnima day is rightly termed as Veda Vyasa Poornima because Guru Vyasa is the greatest editor and compiler of holy texts in Hinduism. He has provided all the necessary elements needed to understand Brahman; only we need to find time and have patience to read and digest the unparalleled holy texts in Hinduism.
What to do during Guru Purnima ?
After bath, worship the lotus feet of your Guru, or his image or picture with flowers, fruits, incense and camphor.
Fast or take only milk and fruits the whole day. In the afternoon, sit with other devotees of your Guru and discuss with them the glories and teachings of your Guru.
Alternatively, you may observe the vow of silence and study the books or writings of your Guru, or mentally reflect upon his teachings. Take fresh resolves on this holy day, to tread the spiritual path in accordance with the precepts of your Guru. At night, assemble again with other devotees, and sing the Names of the Lord and the glories of your Guru.
Blessing to you and your Family.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Conference on ‘Indian Astronomy- Ancient & Modern’
Astronomy is considered to be perhaps the most ancient of sciences. It begins as soon as we look up at night. As we look up, at first the starry sky seems motionless. But if we continue to make observations night after night, the sky appears to be moving in a regular and predictable fashion. The constellations shift a little bit westward each successive night, the moon drifts west to east, changing position in the sky relative to the stars and the sky is an open lab for one all without boundaries.
As the entire world is celebrating 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy, the galaxies of space scientists along with eminent astronomers are getting together in Gujarat to brainstorm on 'Indian Astronomy, Ancient & Modern' in a conference being organized during 27th to 30th June 2009 at Town Hall, Ahmedabad. The four days conference will highlight the great heritage of astronomy science deep-rooted in the country with its present and prosperity and has been jointly organized by the Indian Planetary Society, Gujarat Science Academy, Gujarat Council on Science & Technology, Department of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat and Naranpura Vedhshala.
Notable Professor and Scientist Dr. U. R. Rao, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Physical Research Laboratory and Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization will inaugurate this conference on 27th June, 2009 at 4.00 pm at Town Hall Ahmedabad and will deliver keynote address on "Aryabhata to Chandrayaan and Beyond".
In addition the conference will be attended by eminent scientists and policy makers including Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel, (D.Sc.) Prof. Rajesh Kochhar, Prof. Sibaji Raha, Prof. Ram Sagar, Prof. Govind Swarup (FRS), Professor M.S. Raghunathan (FRS), Prof. Dipan Ghosh, Prof. Virendra Singh, Prof. Narendra Bhandari, Prof. K. Sivaprasad, Prof. S. Ramadurai, Prof. J. N. Desai and many others, who will address the gathering on various aspects of theme of the conference.
The Conference has special sessions for the school and college students and teachers on the great scientists and their pioneering work of Ramanujan, Homi Jahangir Bhabha, Sir C. V. Raman, S. Chandrasekhar, Satyendranath Bose, Meghnad Saha, Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya and others. During the conference, documentary film on the Solar System, Einstein, Galileo will also be shown, students and teachers will be able to interact with the giants of Indian Astronomy. Students and teachers will be able to make their presentation in astronomy and can also present their science projects.
The various activities of this conference has been coordinated by Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel (D.Sc.) as the Chairman of the Scientific and the local organizing committee and Prof. N. V. Vasani, Vice Chancellor, Nirma University as Vice Chairman. Dr. J. J. Rawal, President, Indian Planetary Society is the Convener.
On this occasion the Indian Planetary Society will present Shri Balvantbhai Parekh Gold Medal to Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel (D. Sc.) for his contribution in the field of Science. Journalist Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Silver Medal to Shri Deepak Bhimani and Shri Sohanraj Shah Silver Medal to Shri Dhananjay Raval for their efforts to popularize science in the country. On this occasion Prof. Rao will also release a booklet on Indian Astronomy, Ancient & Modern, Virat Surya and Kid's Science two popular science periodicals published by the Indian Planetary Society.
Various Indian organization, companies and philanthropists such as Shri Jignesh Shah (CMD, Financial Technologies Group), Patel Extrusion Group, DAV Group of Schools (Western Zone), Prakash Higher Secondary School, Swastik Group of Schools, All India Ramanujan Maths Club, Scanpoint and Geometics, Saurashtra Education Foundation (Rajkot), Shri Kachchhi Jain Samaj, Shri Hashmukhbhai Upadhyay (ITI) Halvad, Institute of Plasma Research, Physical Research Laboratory, Shri Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal (Sayla) financially support this conference.
For more details about participation and information, please contact at Naranpura Vedhshala, Ahmedabad Telephones (079) 27554433 / 27554488, Mumbai Office (022) 28682787 / 28948678.
(source: www.deshgujarat.com)
As the entire world is celebrating 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy, the galaxies of space scientists along with eminent astronomers are getting together in Gujarat to brainstorm on 'Indian Astronomy, Ancient & Modern' in a conference being organized during 27th to 30th June 2009 at Town Hall, Ahmedabad. The four days conference will highlight the great heritage of astronomy science deep-rooted in the country with its present and prosperity and has been jointly organized by the Indian Planetary Society, Gujarat Science Academy, Gujarat Council on Science & Technology, Department of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat and Naranpura Vedhshala.
Notable Professor and Scientist Dr. U. R. Rao, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Physical Research Laboratory and Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization will inaugurate this conference on 27th June, 2009 at 4.00 pm at Town Hall Ahmedabad and will deliver keynote address on "Aryabhata to Chandrayaan and Beyond".
In addition the conference will be attended by eminent scientists and policy makers including Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel, (D.Sc.) Prof. Rajesh Kochhar, Prof. Sibaji Raha, Prof. Ram Sagar, Prof. Govind Swarup (FRS), Professor M.S. Raghunathan (FRS), Prof. Dipan Ghosh, Prof. Virendra Singh, Prof. Narendra Bhandari, Prof. K. Sivaprasad, Prof. S. Ramadurai, Prof. J. N. Desai and many others, who will address the gathering on various aspects of theme of the conference.
The Conference has special sessions for the school and college students and teachers on the great scientists and their pioneering work of Ramanujan, Homi Jahangir Bhabha, Sir C. V. Raman, S. Chandrasekhar, Satyendranath Bose, Meghnad Saha, Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya and others. During the conference, documentary film on the Solar System, Einstein, Galileo will also be shown, students and teachers will be able to interact with the giants of Indian Astronomy. Students and teachers will be able to make their presentation in astronomy and can also present their science projects.
The various activities of this conference has been coordinated by Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel (D.Sc.) as the Chairman of the Scientific and the local organizing committee and Prof. N. V. Vasani, Vice Chancellor, Nirma University as Vice Chairman. Dr. J. J. Rawal, President, Indian Planetary Society is the Convener.
On this occasion the Indian Planetary Society will present Shri Balvantbhai Parekh Gold Medal to Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel (D. Sc.) for his contribution in the field of Science. Journalist Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Silver Medal to Shri Deepak Bhimani and Shri Sohanraj Shah Silver Medal to Shri Dhananjay Raval for their efforts to popularize science in the country. On this occasion Prof. Rao will also release a booklet on Indian Astronomy, Ancient & Modern, Virat Surya and Kid's Science two popular science periodicals published by the Indian Planetary Society.
Various Indian organization, companies and philanthropists such as Shri Jignesh Shah (CMD, Financial Technologies Group), Patel Extrusion Group, DAV Group of Schools (Western Zone), Prakash Higher Secondary School, Swastik Group of Schools, All India Ramanujan Maths Club, Scanpoint and Geometics, Saurashtra Education Foundation (Rajkot), Shri Kachchhi Jain Samaj, Shri Hashmukhbhai Upadhyay (ITI) Halvad, Institute of Plasma Research, Physical Research Laboratory, Shri Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal (Sayla) financially support this conference.
For more details about participation and information, please contact at Naranpura Vedhshala, Ahmedabad Telephones (079) 27554433 / 27554488, Mumbai Office (022) 28682787 / 28948678.
(source: www.deshgujarat.com)
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