I am happy to announce that I have published another book (or a diary) for boys. There are 101 questions for boys to answer in the lines provided. There is a kindle edition for those who want it. They will need to answer the questions in another notebook if they buy the kindle edition. You can find the Journal For Boys (Sports Edition) on all Amazons stores.
Hindu Place of Worship
A Hindu place of worship is called a Mandir in Hindi or temple in English. These mandirs are usually dedicated to one God but that does not mean statues of other Gods will not be there. This is what a typical mandir or temple would like in India.
Here are some facts about a Hindu place of worship
One has to open their shoes when entering a temple
Some temples do not allow non-Hindus to enter (although most are fine)
The world mandir means gladdening
The presiding God can be made of gold
Temples are usually made near a water body
Many Hindu temple design follows a geometrical design called vastu-purusha-mandala
A Hindu temple is considered as a reconstruction of the universe
Akshardham - The Hindu Temple in New Delhi, India
Buddha Quotes on Life and Love
Here is a collection of the best Buddha quotes on life and
love:
He who experiences the unity of life sees his own self in
all beings and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an
impartial eye.
In the sky there is no distinction of east and west - people
create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.
If a man who enjoys a lesser happiness beholds a greater
one, let him leave aside the lesser to gain the greater.
I reached in experience the nirvana which is unborn,
unrivalled, secure from attachment, un-decaying and unstained. This condition
is indeed reached by me which is deep, difficult to see, difficult to
understand, tranquil, excellent, beyond the reach of mere logic, subtle, and to
be realized only by the wise.
What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and
our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow. Our life is the creation of
our mind.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the
intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
A family is a place where minds come in contact with one
another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a
flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is
like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.
Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words
are both true and kind, they can change our world.
The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the
deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So
watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out
of concern for all beings.
Carpenters bend wood fletchers bend arrows; wise men fashion
themselves.
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn
for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the
present moment wisely and earnestly.
It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand
battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels
or by demons, heaven or hell.
There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind,
and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When
the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves
ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose
the path that leads to wisdom.
Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery.
Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine.
Look within, thou art the Buddha.
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for
people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's
family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own
mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to
Enlightenment, and
all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so
the master directs his straying thoughts.
Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not
believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But
whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive
to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe
and cling to, and take it as your guide.
Buddhism For Beginners
I wanted to let everyone know that I have published another book on Buddhism. It's a very simple book which means that it's smaller than my previous one (Buddhism Made Easy). The book is now available on all Amazon stores. For the time being, I have decided to keep the price cheap at $0.99. The paperback of this book is also out here. So grab a copy now.
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Jaisalmer Desert Festival: Rajasthan unplugged
It gives us great pleasure to inform you this February, The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is your definitive one-stop to take a deep dive into the colours, the sounds, the smells, the sights, the glory and that unadulterated bliss that is Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival returns with a melange of eclectic renditions and soulful melodies in a resplendent celebration of awe-inspiring Rajasthani art and culture. Romantic, remote and unspoiled, the festival is set to the backdrop of the majestic city’s forts, the Gadisar Lake and then the beautiful dunes of the Thar Desert.
The Festival, spread across three days, is a colourful extravaganza of the art, music and culture of Rajasthan with a strong message of revival of local arts and folk music together with women empowerment. True to its legacy this year to the Jaisalmer Desert Festival coincides with the Magh Pournima (full moon day of the Hindu month of Magh that essentially falls in February), as it runs between the 20th to the 22nd of February, 2016.
The Festival, spread across three days, is a colourful extravaganza of the art, music and culture of Rajasthan with a strong message of revival of local arts and folk music together with women empowerment. True to its legacy this year to the Jaisalmer Desert Festival coincides with the Magh Pournima (full moon day of the Hindu month of Magh that essentially falls in February), as it runs between the 20th to the 22nd of February, 2016.
February, the
Jaisalmer Desert Festival is your definitive one-stop to take a deep dive into
the colours, the sounds, the smells, the sights, the glory and that unadulterated
bliss that is Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival returns with a melange
of eclectic renditions and soulful melodies in a resplendent celebration of
awe-inspiring Rajasthani art and culture. Romantic, remote and unspoiled, the
festival is set to the backdrop of the majestic city’s forts, the Gadisar Lake
and then the beautiful dunes of the Thar Desert.
The Festival, spread
across three days, is a colourful extravaganza of the art, music and culture of
Rajasthan with a strong message of revival of local arts and folk music
together with women empowerment. True to its legacy this year too the Jaisalmer
Desert Festival coincides with the Magh Pournima (full moon day of the Hindu
month of Magh that essentially falls in February), as it runs between the 20th
to the 22nd of February, 2016.
“Jaisalmer Desert Festival presents Jaisalmer in its true glory. Not
only is it the pulse of the locals but it also appeals to the well-traveled
Indian together with international tourists. The Festival is a medley of culture,
folklore, music, dance, traditional competitions and more, and attracts people
across age-groups with a growing community every year. For every participant of
this three-day fiesta the promise is an undiluted taste of Rajasthan and Jaisalmer,” said
Shailendra Agarwal, Principal Secretary, the Department of Tourism and
Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan
Celebrated as one
of the “must do” things in Rajasthan this season, the entire city, including the stretch of Sam sand dunes
(42 km from Jaisalmer), will turn into a montage of vibrant colours,
festivities and enthrallment. The celebrations of this festival make the desert
come alive with color, enthusiasm and happiness. Even as it focusses on
wholesome entertainment and engagement; at its core the Festival focuses on
reviving the local arts, the local crafts and the sounds that are so Rajasthan.
“Jaisalmer Desert Festival is not an implant but a homegrown coming
together of Jaisalmer’s people in festivity and tradition. It is Rajasthan as
Rajasthan is: pure, undiluted; a sensory overload. As partners and consultants,
Percept One has endeavoured to present Jaisalmer and its historic Desert Festival at its pristine best. A work in
progress we endeavour to elevate the experience year on year,” explained Nupur Mahajan, CEO Percept One.
The festival
begins with a ceremonial procession known as Shobha Yatra where local Rajputs
and other clans dress in their traditional attire. Men carrying swords atop
horses, camels, and elephants are cheered on as they enter the Dedansar
Stadium, one of the main venues of the desert festival. The locals dress in
traditional and bright costumes. They sing and dance depicting the tragedies
and accomplishments of the desert. The Gair and the fire dance are highlights
of the festival among other Indian dance forms like Lavani and Kalaripayattu.
The Kalabaz or the Nats are a group of local nomads who are popular for their
gymnastic acts. The Bhopa’s Langhas and Manganiars create an enchanting environment
with their poignant folk music recitals and ballads.
Be a spectator of
rare competitions like camel polo. Cheer for camel races. Gymnastic stunts on
camel back and camel formation dancing are the crowning jewels of the festival.
The Border Security Force Camel Tattoo follows these competitions. Tug-of-war,
turban tying, Maru-Shri (Mr. Desert competition) and the longest moustache
competition are other allures seepd both in a rich legacy and equally a
contemporary setting.
Folk music is at
the very core of the festival and this year performers include the mellifluous
Swaroop Khan and the celebrated folk singer Manganiyar Ghazi Khan. Kutle Khan -
the voice of Jaisalmer, would make the desert come alive during the grand
finale...an evening set at the majestic Sam sand Dunes.
The festival also
takes a plunge into rendition of old folklore Moomal Mahendra wherein Princess
Moomal set herself on fire (Sati) to prove her love for Prince Mahendra. This
year the highlights include “Jaisalmer’s Got Talent” – a talent hunt and
felicitation of local artistes & performers from the fields of art and
music. Ecelectic food, interesting stalls displaying artifacts, handicrafts and
other souvenirs will also be a Festival highlight. Desert safari and camping
can be also enjoyed at the eve of the festival.
The festival is a
sensory overload of all things Rajasthani, which is extensively popular with
tourists from across the globe. The festival ends in the Sam dunes with the
“Sonar Qila” Jaisalmer Fort in the background creating a fairy-tale ambiance with a promise to come back with even more fun and
entertainment next year.
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