What divides faith from religion and religion from ritualism? What again unites them all? It may sound oxymoronic but the answer to both the questions remains the same: Wired with a scientific temper, schooled in formal education, one often finds it trying to harmonise faith, religion and ritualism. They have a definite space in the mindscape governing our actions. For the human race, all such concepts tend to converge in Jagannath culture. Let me explain what is cooking in my mind. The immediate trigger point for walking this most travelled path is the singular opportunity to partake in the gala inauguration cum installation of the deity of the trinity- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Mother Subhadra in faraway Ames City, lowa state, of the United States of America.
It was indeed a godsend opportunity to visit the HTCC (Hindu Temple and Cultural Center) at Ames. The idols were brought to the prayer hall by some young children on their heads amidst the blowing of conch and resonance of collective Haribol and Hulahulis. We have often wondered why Haribol is prescribed for men and Hulahuli for women.
Apart from Odisha, we have heard Hulahulis in Bengal and Assam too. A dexterous movement of the feminine tongue hitting the inner walls of the upper lip creates this indigenous acoustics that is considered auspicious. In the present time of gender equality, some innovation might come someday. Ramatali can be considered a unifier as both men and women clap together to build a crescendo.
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The Significance of Rebirth
The purpose and values of this concept
स्मार्टफोन - एक जिनी
हर साधारण शख्स अपने आप को एक्स्ट्रा ऑर्डिनरी मानता है ह स्मार्टफोन हाथ में लेकर अपने आप को कूल, वेरी कूल समझता है अब कोई भी इंसान ऐरा गैरा नथ्थू खैर नहीं कच्चा बादाम, कच्चा बादाम गाकर मूंगफली वाला भी प्रसिद्ध हो रहा है।
भरोसा उसी पर जो तर्क में खरा उतरे
तमाम विचारों पर संदेह करें, लेकिन इसको अपनी आदत न बनाएं, क्योंकि संदेह लोगों को अलग कर देता है, यह एक ऐसा जहर है जो मित्रता और हमारे जीवन के सुखद संबंधों को भी खत्म कर सकता है - गौतम बुद्ध
Gratitude
The best things in life are free
To Err is Human; and to Course Correct is also Human
Not to go wrong once in a while means not to go at all
वृक्ष हमें सिखाते जीवन दर्शन
संयोगवश एक छोटा सा बीज धरती में पनाह लेता है, धरा भी उसे अपनी ममतामयी गोद में हौले से समेट लेती है, धीरे-धीरे उपयुक्त माहौल पाकर बीज अपनी जड़ें ज़मीन में फैलाकर अपनी पकड़ मजबूत कर लेता है।
When Life Throws You Attitude, Keep Cool
Upeksha in action
मैं कौन हूँ ?
हमें स्वयं को जानने के लिये खुद पर कड़ी नज़र डालनी होगी और कुछ समय निकालना होगा।
From Reaction to Action
A little step every day goes a long way
A Tribute to Dr Jayadeva Yogendra
An exceptional Yogi
