RELIGION

"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." --H.H. the Dalai Lama

Fundamentally, the statement is true. But, it cannot and need not be true in practical life for all humans uniformly. Mind is the commander of our actions. Mind is a powerful entity but can be influenced by a variety of factors such as love, sorrow,anger, lust, desire, etc. The most powerful force that influences our mind is “FAITH”.

Great ancient thinkers understood and devised ways to help humans by employing “faith” as a vehicle to help them manage their life. Faith exists in various forms in humans. No two persons in the world of over 7 billion humans on earth can be regarded as same in all respects, and this is true of their “faith”

Take for instance, the hundreds of Gods Hindu’s worship with “FAITH” and seek ways to realise their wishes. The approach of each person is unique and not necessarily similar. By praying, propitiating, appealing, and begging mercy of the GOD that represents his or her faith, a person invokes God's blessing to realise their wishes and needs. This is a powerful tool that works wonders on human mind and brings about solace, comfort and peace to an unsettled person.

Let us as examine thee power and purpose of the following. Why do millions go to Mecca for Haj; millions who brave strain, rain, sun, ill health, filth and so on to visit Kumbh; Lakhs who trek miles and hills to visit SabariMala; Hundreds who visit and pray in Temples, mosques, churches, and other places of worship, and so on? "FAITH DRIVES THEM THERE". This has been going on for centuries without any change.      

HH Dalai Lama, in his sweeping statement above, ignored the role of FAITH, the   most powerful entity that helps humans predictably in all situations. Curiously, even Buddhists pray and worship. What common people need are practical devises and ways to make their life comfortable and fulfilling.

I believe religion is a "LIVING MANUAL" and each person must be left to practice his/her religion and cling to his/her faith to attain individual goals. Here lies the wisdom of our forefathers who used even psychology as a medium for interventions.

HISTORY

DON'T FIDDLE, MEDDLE or TAMPER HISTORY

These days unemployed persons, idle minds and frustrated Politicians often shift their action to History and waste their and everyone's time. Often this is to divert public attention from issues  that are inconvenient and embarrassing.

History is not an isolated happening. It is interconnected with a million things that  existed then. The world is a dynamic entity and constantly changing and evolving. Hence we cannot grab a piece of history and change or mold it at our will. to suit our purpose.  Let us instead create a history of our choice now. That's our duty.and opportunity. Lat us not waste erasing and rewriting history.

MOTHER is a UNIQUE CREATION

A MOTHER IS VERY SPECIAL .... ULTIMATE HUMAN

The story below illustrates the unique creation called MOTHER. Relish it and revere your mother with all of your heart

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"After a forest fire in  Yellowstone   National Park  , forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, Perched on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.

When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of impending  disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic 
smoke would rise.

She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast ...because she had been willing to die, so those under the cover of her wings would live.

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