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Lal Ded - The Mystic Poetess & Saint

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                (Image courtesy: Internet) Lalleshwari: The Mystic Soul of Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir has given birth to many saints and Faquirs in ancient times or we can say that the land of Kashmir is rightly called Reshvaer or Reshi Vaer because of it being the land of saints and Godly men. She was born on 1320 and left this mortal world on 1392. Lalleshwari left her parents home at the tender age of merely 12 years and to marry a Pandit boy. Her fathers name is Chandra Ju Bhat. It was at the age of 26 years that she renounced her in-laws house and went for realising God. Folklore recalls severe mistreatment by her mother-in-law, who often placed a large stone underneath a thin layer of rice on Lal Ded’s plate to make it look like a full, heavy meal. Lal Ded bore these hardships silently and with immense patience. She had enough faith in Shiva and she meditated on Shiva. She is called by many names such as Lal Ded, Lali Arifa, Padmavathi, Lales...
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Alas Moral Values Eroding Fast!

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                                                   Morality and ethics is the thing that differentiates the human beings from the animal kingdom although men and women have a superior thinking power which also differentiates people from animals. Morality or the moral values is the base of a civilised rather cultured society and without moral code we are as good as animals. People should stick to moral code of conduct and never deviate from the path of morality even if it means some economic loss. Despite the monetary loss we should not leave morality but conduct ourselves in such a manner as to strengthen morality and we should do nothing to weaken the moral fabric of the society. But unfortunately there is moral crisis in  society as we are far from moral values and principles with the result there remains no difference between humans and animals. There...
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Shri Shri Ravi Shankar @ 70

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                (Image courtesy: Internet)  The journey of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at seventy is not merely the story of a spiritual master who gathered millions of followers across continents; it is the unfolding of a remarkable life devoted to peace, compassion, human values, and the healing of a fragmented world. In an age marked by conflict, anxiety, material excess, and emotional isolation, Gurudev, as he is affectionately known by millions, has emerged as a voice of calm wisdom whose message transcends religion, nationality, and ideology. His life stands as a testimony to the belief that spirituality is not an escape from society, but a force capable of transforming individuals and nations alike. Born on May 13, 1956, in Papanasam, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar displayed signs of unusual spiritual depth from an early age. It is often said that while other children were occupied with ordinary games, he would sit in meditation for long hours, radiati...
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Unleash the Delight of Reading

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                                           It has been aptly said that’’ Books are great friends and companions of men.’’ Despite digital revolution and internet age, the scope and importance of books stands and people take interest in reading books, newspapers, journals ,magazines et al. World Book Day is annually celebrated across the globe on 23rd of April with great fanfare, enthusiasm and on this occasion, people resolve to make all aware about the need and value of reading books in the present age of technology and internet. Despite digital revolution, the scope of books does not decline but it becomes intense with each passing day and the book lovers take pleasure and pride in this reality. At the same time, it is all the more important to popularize books so that readers are benefited by studying books of varied substance. As outlined at the outset World Day/Book copyrig...
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