Politics and Religion - Middle of Paper.

Stop Calling Politics Our New Religion.

The merging of politics and religion has not been good for the country because it blurs the lines of what is acceptable and what is not.

Religion and Politics: Integration, Separation and Conflict. 

Relations to power of religion and Politics. 

It’s offensive to both politics and religion.

Both religion and politics have one common goal: that is to acquire political power and use it to fulfill their aims. However, to achieve this object, their methods are different. Religion mobilizes religious sensibilities of people in order to get their support to capture power; while politics uses intrigue, diplomacy, and makes attempt to win public opinion either democratically, if the system allows it, or usurps power with the help of army, if the society is under-developed and backward.

Therefore, in power struggle, both politics and religion make attempts to undermine each other. If religion holds political authority, its ambition is to exploit it to fulfill a divine mission. It claims that it derives authority from divinity and therefore its mission is holy, motivated to reform society under the spiritual guidance. Politics, on the contrary, bereft of any value, directs its policy on the needs and requirements of society whereupon, it obliges to change laws and system of government accordingly. This is a basic difference between two approaches of religion and politics : 

• Religion determines its authority on divine laws which could not be changed with human intervention.

• While in pragmatic political approach society should move ahead, change and adjust itself with the new arising challenges of time.

In its secular approach man is responsible to determine his destiny. He is not under the control of divinity to remain submissive and inactive. On the contrary, he is supposed to initiate and plan to build a society according to his vision.

There are three models in history related to religion and politics : 

• In one when religion and politics both unite with each other in an attempt to monopolize political power. We call it integration and sharing model.

• In the second model, politic, after subduing and overpowering religion, uses it for its interests. In this model religion plays subservient role to politics.

• In the third model both come into conflict with each other that subsequently lead their separation. In this model they appear as rivals and compete to struggle for domination. 

Conclusion - After analyzing the impact of different models, we can reach to the conclusion that what comes out when religion and politics integrate with each other ; and what happens when politic dominates religion or religion subordinates politics.  

Separation of religion from politics does not make it weak or vulnerable. 

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God Is One - Life, Hope & Truth.

 OM

(Auṃ or Oṃ or ॐ) is a sacred sound and a spiritual symbol in Indian religions. It Signifies the Essence of the Ultimate Reality, Consciousness. The syllable Om is also referred to as onkara (ओङ्कार, oṅkāra), omkara (ओंकार, oṃkāra) and pranava (प्रणव, praṇava).

"Om (Devanagari: ॐ, Kannada: ಓಂ, Tamil: ௐ, Malayalam: ഓം, Telugu: ఓం, Bengali: ওঁ, Odia : ଓଁ or ଓ‍ଁ) is referred to as praṇava."

What is AUM?

AUM is not from any language or religion. Aum is the universal symbol for people of all faiths, religions and cultures. AUM is the universal cosmic sound of creation and destruction. AUM is just a sound that means nothing, yet can mean everything. AUM is the sound that maintains the consciousness of nature and mother earth.

In Hinduism,

Om refers to Atman (soul, self within) and Brahman (ultimate reality, entirety of the universe, truth, divine, supreme spirit, cosmic principles, knowledge). Om (or Aum, ॐ) is the sacred sound symbol that represents Universe; the ultimate reality (Brahman). It is prefixed and sometimes suffixed to all Vedic mantras and prayers. Aum is often said to represent God in the three aspects of Brahman (A), Vishnu (U) and Shiva (M). As the Divine primordial vibration, it represents the one ultimate reality , underlying and encompassing all of nature and all of existence.

In Sikhism,

Ik Onkar, iconically represented as ੴ in Sikhism are the opening words of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, The Sikh scripture. It is the statement that 'there is one God', and that there is 'singularity despite seeming plurality'. AUM is invoked as “Ik Onkar” in Sikhism, spelt out as "ਇੱਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ" in Guru Granth sahib. Guru Granth sahib is the most sacred book of Sikhism. Ik onkar literally means “One god” thus emphasizing on oneness of god to resemble their monotheistic belief. AUM is known by words like Shabd, Naam and "Bani” in sikhism. According to Sikhism, Shabad is the most powerful force that can create everything including the smallest of larvae.

In Christianity,

Amen is the Christian equivalent of AUM. Many scholars believe that Amen is formed by combining the two words (Aum + men). This literally means that Aum is the father of all mankind. i.e AUM is God.

As we all know that Jesus is mentioned as the father of mankind in the bible, Sanskrit word ‘AUM’ not only represent Hindu God ‘Brahman’ but also Christian god “Jesus”.

NOTE - Sacredness of AUM is clearly evident from the first verse of bible that states "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

In Islam,

Ameen, a sacred word in Islam, is phonetically very similar to AUM. Though Ameen does not appear in quran, Muslims always say Ameen after closing the Prayers.

The importance of uttering ‘Amen’ to free the soul from all sins."If a Muslim says amen [that] coincides with the angels, than all past sins will be forgiven."

In Jainism,

Om is considered a condensed form of reference to the Pañca-Parameṣṭhi, by their initials A+A+A+U+M (o3m). The Dravyasamgraha quotes a Prakrit line. AAAUM (or just "Om") is one syllable short form of the initials of the five parameshthis: "Arihant, Ashiri, Acharya, Upajjhaya, Muni".

In Buddhism,

AUM is also placed at the begining of Buddhist mantras. AUM mani padme hum is the sacred mantra of Esoteric Buddhists.

AUM is referred by Buddhist mystics as the Transcendental Sound of Avalokiteshvara. In Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, AUM is extolled as Roar of Dharmata. In Theravada Buddhism, AUM is called the Sound of Silence. AUM is chanted as HUM in Tibetan Buddhism.

In the Buddhist literature “Surangama Sutra”, listening to sound is the best method of Self- Realization.

In Judaism,

Judaism was highly influenced by Hinduism. Aum sound is one of such influences.

Like AUM, three letters in Hebrew is said to be the source of all articulate sounds. This three letters are Shin, Mem, and Aleph. Aleph is silent, Mem sounds like "Mmmmmm" and Shin like "Shhhhhh". So, phonetically, these three Hebrew letters is very similar to AUM. Amen is said to be derived from Aman meaning “to nourish” and “make strong”. Hence chanting of Amen is meant to instill energy and nourishment in the body.

Conclusion :

Aum is a single, indivisible sound that is the seed of the universe. Through this sound, gods set the motion of all the planets of this universe. Every second, AUM chant maintains this materialistic existence. Without AUM, there is no birth. Without AUM, there is no death. AUM existed, exists and will forever exist till the end of eternity.Sacred Sound of AUM vibrates the universe. AUM is the creative sound of the universe. So, it should not be surprising to see the influence of AUM in all major religions of the world. Chant AUM to realize the power of AUM.

Stop Feminism - See it. Name it. Stop it.

"Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream".

I listen to feminists and all these radical gals — most of them are failures. They've blown it. The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, political movement that encourages women to destroy capitalism. These women just need a man in the house. That's all they need. Most of the feminists need a man to tell them what time of day it is and to lead them home. And they blew it and they're mad at all men. Feminists hate men.

"They hate men—that's their problem"

We must not allow ourselves to be deflected by the feminists who are anxious to force us to regard the two genders as completely equal in position and worth. The feminist movement taught women to see themselves as victims of an oppressive patriarchy.

"Self-imposed victimhood is not a recipe for happiness".

#supportmens #respect_them #stopharrassingthem #they_deserve_the_best

#they_do_job #they_protect_u #they_are_the_most_responsible_person

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#brothers #godblessu

Bhai Dooj - Blessings Unlimited.

 

The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated every year on the second date of Kartik Shukla Paksha as per the Hindu calendar. One of the most awaited festivals of sisters because on this day sisters keep fast for their brother’s long life and protect them from the death god, Yama Raja. They put the auspicious ‘Tilak’ on this day and it is a belief that the tilak protects brothers from any kind of mishap. Sisters pray for the good health and wealth of brothers. 

It is also known as Bhai Phonta in Bengali, Bhau Beej in Marathi, Bhatru Dviteeya, or Bhaghini Hastha Bhojanamu in Telangana, etc. In different states, people call this festival by different names but they have the same mythological beliefs.
It is celebrated in India as well as in Nepal by the Hindu community. In different parts of India, it is known by different names but all of them aim the same. Apart from India, it is also celebrated in some other countries having a Hindu community like Nepal, Mauritius, etc. But it is called ‘Bhai Tika’. 

There is a story behind this occasion - 
Lord Sun had 2 children Yam (Yama Raja) and Yami (Yamuna) but when their mother left them in the governance of ‘Chhaya’. She threw both of them out of the house as a result both parted at a very early age. As a result, after the Yamuna got married and once, she requested his brother to visit her because it was very long, she met him. Yama Raja was very busy so he refused but after some time he realized that he should go and when he visited, the Yamuna was very happy.
She welcomed him and served the best food and offered very good hospitality. Yama Raja got happy and asked her to have a wish, she asked her to bless that auspicious day. Any brother who will visit her sister's place on the second date of Kartik Shukla Paksha will be blessed with long life. Yama Raja happily said ‘Tathaastu’. From that day every year people celebrate this day as Bhai Dooj. 

Since then the festival got started during which sisters pray for long life of their brothers and brothers shower them with gifts. The festival of Bhai Dooj reaffirms the pious relation of sister and brothers.

Diwali - Worship to Thank God !

 

First of all, understand that India is the land of festivals. However, none of the festivals comes close to Diwali. It is certainly one of the biggest festivals of India. It is probably the brightest festival in the world. People of different religions celebrate Diwali. Most noteworthy, the festival signifies the victory of light over darkness. This also means the triumph of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It is known as the festival of lights. Consequently, there are bright lights all over the whole country during Diwali. In this essay on Diwali, we will see the religious and spiritual significance of Diwali.

The religious significance of this festival has differences. It varies from one region to another in India. There is an association of many deities, cultures, and traditions with Diwali. The reason for these differences is probably local harvest festivals. Hence, there was a fusion of these harvest festivals into one pan-Hindu festivals. According to the Ramayana, Diwali is the day of the return of Rama. This day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya along with his wife Sita. This return was made after Rama defeated demon King Ravana. Furthermore, Rama’s brother Lakshmana and Hanuman also came back to Ayodhya victorious.

There is another popular tradition for the reason of Diwali. Here Lord Vishnu as an incarnation of Krishna killed Narakasura. Narakasura was certainly a demon. Above all, this victory brought the release of 16000 captive girls. Furthermore, this victory shows the triumph of good over evil. This is due to Lord Krishna being good and Narakasura being evil.

Association of Diwali to Goddess Lakshmi is the belief of many Hindus. Lakshmi is the wife of Lord Vishnu. She also happens to be the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.

According to a legend, Diwali is the night of Lakshmi wedding. This night she chose and wed Vishnu. Eastern India Hindus associate Diwali with Goddess Durga or Kali. Some Hindus believe Diwali to be the start of a new year.

The Spiritual Significance of Diwali - 

First of all, many people try to forgive people during Diwali. It is certainly an occasion where people forget disputes. Therefore, friendships and relationships get stronger during Diwali. People remove all feelings of hatred from their hearts.

This beautiful festival brings prosperity. Hindu merchants open new account books on Diwali. Furthermore, they also pray for success and prosperity. This light festival brings peace to people. It brings the light of peace to the heart. Diwali certainly brings spiritual calmness to people. Sharing joy and happiness is another spiritual benefit of Diwali.

Finally, Diwali is a great joyful occasion in India. One cannot imagine the delightful contribution of this glorious festival. It is certainly one of the greatest festivals in the world.

Dhanteras - The Festival of Prosperity, Celebration.

 

Dhanteras is a Hindu festival that marks the first day of the Diwali festival. This festival is believed to bring prosperity and health to the lives of people and hence it is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
According to the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated in the month of Kartik. It is the seventh month according to the Bengali, Maithili and Nepali calendars; Whereas, according to the Tamil calendar, it is the eighth month. Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of the dark fortnight, also known as Krishna Paksha.
It is celebrated with pomp across India. Buying gold, silver jewelery or steel utensils on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. This is expected to bring prosperity in the family in the coming year. 
In the state of Maharashtra, Dhanteras is celebrated as Vasubaras. Cow and calf are worshiped in the festival. The cow is highly revered in Hindu mythology and is considered equivalent to the mother.
There is a short but interesting mythological story associated with the festival of Dhanteras. The story concerns the 16-year-old son of King Hema. The prince’s horoscope predicted that he would die of a snake bite on the fourth day of his marriage. This worried the king; Nevertheless, she married the prince. The prince’s newlywed wife knew about the prophecy and so she planned to save the prince.
The importance of Dhanteras mainly lies in its auspiciousness for making new purchases. It is believed that any shopping on Dhanteras is considered a symbol of prosperity and wealth. The festival has religious significance as the rituals performed are related to Hindu goddesses and mythology. It is also an auspicious time to start new business ventures and make new investments. Every area benefits from the festival shopping potential, be it small unorganized areas such as articles of decoration, lights, utensils, etc. or organized areas such as automobiles and jewelry.
The whole thing about Dhanteras is that it makes everyone feel prosperous and in good health like never before.
Dhanteras emphasize on prosperity, wellness and prayers are offered to ward off evil and death.

Kehwa - Traditional and Flavors of Kashmir.

 

Kehwa is passionate about creating feelings of delight amongst its patrons. They do this by bringing forth the best of food from the very depths of Jammu and Kashmir. Working with individual farms by adapting best farm practices, their sincere effort is to influence you to a healthy & beautiful lifestyle. Kehwa is a Kashmir Box initiative born out of love to encourage a healthy and a beautiful life.

Kehwa (also transliterated as Koshur , Qehwa, Kahwah or Kahwa) is a traditional preparation of green tea (Camellia sinensis) widely consumed in Afghanistan, Pakistan, some regions of Central Asia, and the Kashmir Valley. While its exact origins are unclear, kahwa tea leaves are said to have come to Kashmir through the Spice Route, which Kashmir was a central point of. Many believe that it originated in the Yarkand valley in Xinjiang (present-day China) during the Kushan empire in the first and second century AD.

Kahwa tea leaves are said to have come to Kashmir through the Spice Route. Many believe that it originated in the Yarkand valley during the Khushan empire in the first and second century AD. Kahwa has a color that is unusually soft and clear. Traditionally, the drink is served in brass vessels called samovars.
One sip of the kehwa mix, and you lose yourself into the paradise where it is culturally rooted. A blend of aromatic spices of green cardamom, saffron and cinnamon, the Kashmiri Kehwa is a gold hued drink, served from times immemorial at small and large gatherings to let the guests indulge in the rich and calming flavor of this magical drink. Apart from the heavenly taste, kehwa has a number of health benefits and makes a perfect substitute for the heavy milk beverages.

Health Benefits of Kashmiri Kahwa Tea and Its Popularity : 
It is rich in spices and offers a lot of health benefits. Kahwa is a winter beverage that the Kashmiris drink to keep themselves warm and produce natural body heat. It is very healthy and can be consumed by anyone.
The traditional green tea cleanses the stomach, improving digestion and metabolism, making it an effective weight loss aid. It also helps boost your immunity system as well. To best enjoy its health benefits, consume a cup of Kashmiri Kahwa after each meal throughout the day.