परमपूज्या साध्वी ऋतम्भरा जी से रूबरू होने का सुअवसर मिला | संतों के चिंतन में समाज के कल्याण का स्वार्थ निहित होता है |  पटना के ऐतिहासिक गाँधी मैदान में आयोजित श्रीमद्भागवत कथा के दौरान उन्होंने कहा की भारत की सात्विकता को अगर जीवित रखना है तो हमें संस्कृति के चरणों में बैठना होगा | उन्होंने भ्रूण हत्या, प्रकृति के अनादर जैसे महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों पर अपनी चिंता व्यक्त की | भारत के बदलते तस्वीर के बारे में उन्होंने अपनी व्यथा व्यक्त की - भारत तो  विश्वगुरु बनने निकला था लेकिन खुद ही बदल गया गया पाश्चात्य की रूखी  हवाओं में | 

 राष्ट्र की अस्मिता , हमारी सांस्कृतिक और आध्यात्मिक ऊर्जा के स्रोत एवं संजीवनी, हमारे जीवन के आधार मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम श्रीराम की चरण धूलि हम सबको प्राप्त हो ।
॥ नमो राघवाय ॥
राम नवमी की हार्दिक वधाई एवं शुभ कामनायें ।

जय जय सुरनायक जान सुखदायक प्रनतपाल भगवंता ।
गो द्विज हितकारी जय असुरारी सिंधुसुता प्रिय कंता ॥
पालन सुर धरनी अद्भुत करनी मरम न जाने कोई ।
जो सहज कृपाला  दीनदयाला करउ अनुग्रह सोई ॥

नौमी तिथि मधुमास पुनीता, शुक्ल पक्ष अभिजीत हरिप्रीता ।
मध्य दिवस अति सीत  न धामा, पवन काल लोक विश्रामा ॥ 

Had been hearing the victims of triple talaq on a TV debate today. The hidden pain of muslim women is now coming out.......That is clearly visible from their new found consciousness and radical voice for revolt against triple talaq. In most cases, Triple talaq is being given if the women gives birth to a daughter. These victims of opression have raised their voice against the exploitation and monopoly of these chauvinst mullahs. India is a secular country and is guided by our sacred text, our constitution. Thus is the time for uniform civil code to end this corrupt practices.

Yagna symbolised sacrifice- occupies a pivotal position in our cultural heritage. The term yajna carries several meanings. Offering One's individual life in the cause of social regeneration is yajna. To offer oblation all that is unworth, undesirable and unholy in us in the fire of virtues, too, is yajna. And to take a fiery path of dedication, sacrifices, service and penance is the very essence of yajna. The presiding deity of yajna is fire. Flame represents the fire and the sacred Bhagawa flag is the symbol of orange- coloured sacrifice flames.... Bunch of Thoughts by M.S. GOLWALKAR
 Yogi Adityanath is offering his life for the cause of social regeneration of Uttar Pradesh and we should hope that his yajna in U.P. It will also change the political culture of U.P.

Derailing and bringing deformity to the system has become the twin slogan of Congress and Left due to their absolute intellectual bankruptcy. They have lowered their level of thought to such an extent that they can't even distinguish between nationalism and anti national elements. Now they are even trying to pollute educational institutions. Nationalism is a very pious and sacred word and we cannot make a mockery of it. NATION is above all and would remain so forever. Freedom of speech and expression does not imply absolute freedom and does not empower us to challenge the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
हमारे राष्ट्रवाद की सांस्कृतिक प्रवाह तो  श्रीराम  की मर्यादा से शुरु होती है | 

राष्ट्र -ऋषि परमपूज्य श्रीगुरुजी का कोटि कोटि बंदन।
गुरूजी के कहे गए एक एक शब्द में राष्ट्र के प्रति एक अद्वितीय राष्ट्र भक्ति परिलक्षित  होती है जो आज राष्ट्र के जीवन पद्धति के उचित मार्गदर्शन का कार्य करती है। राष्ट्र को उन्होंने मंदिर माना  और कहा कि इस मंदिर में जो आराध्य देवी बैठी है , वह मातृभूमि है। अवश्य  ही इस नव उदारवाद के युग में व्यक्तिवाद हम पर इतना हावी हो गया है कि गुरुजी द्वारा कहे गए ये शब्द हलके लगें लेकिन इसमे उनकी राष्ट्र के प्रति मार्मिक प्रेम दृष्टिगोचर होता है।
 मुझे गुरूजी के ये शब्द अत्यधिक प्रिये हैं. श्री सदाशिव गोलवलकर (गुरूजी ) कहा करते थे - " मातृभूमि की  भक्ति दो प्रकार से होती है - एक उसकी धूल  माथे पर लगाकर और दूसरी , मातृभूमि की चिंता में तल्लीन रहने से। "

Aren't we totally ignorant of the security which the Sanatan dharma's motherly embrace can provide and the divinity of her reviving touch?.Sanatan dharma is a great science, and it has a glorious utility in the world.It's the practical philosophy of life.The importance of Sanatan Dharma can be understood only when we realize that it offers a solution to all problems facing humanity. Sanatan dharma, by the magic of her touch, can make a broken and disappointed man full and whole.Lets not see Sanatan Dharma from a pseudo-secularist prism.

अतिथि देवो भवो और  वसुधैव  कुटुम्बकम  का भाव लेकर भारत  की संस्कृति ने  पूरे विश्व  को बहुल संस्कृतिकवाद का विलक्षण उदाहरण प्रस्तुत किया है। भाव से आये  हुए व्यक्ति  को हृदय से, प्रभाव के कारण  आये  हुये व्यक्ति  को बु द्धि या मस्तिक से और अभाव में आय हुए व्यक्ति  को दोनों हाथो से आलिंगन करने का संस्कार भारतीयों  को अपनी सांस्कृतिक विरासत से  प्राप्त हुई है, और ये सभी भारतीयों  का संस्कार है। जम्मू कश्मीर के हिन्दू शरणार्थियों  का जो लोग विरोध कर रहे है वास्तविकता में अपनी ओछी संस्कार का परिचय दे रहे है। 

My book 'Multicuturalism: the essence of Indian culture' is an attempt to glorify Indian diversity as well as to reveal the factors sustaining diversity which is the life breath of Indian culture. The book is available online on amazon,com. It will also be displayed during  Delhi book fair from 7th January 2017 in Vitasta Publication ( www.vitastapublishing.com) stall. The book can be a reference book and  a must read to know the beauty of Indian cultural ethos which is sustaining and nurturing this diversity

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    MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

GARGIwas a highly intellectual woman of the Vedic period. Our foundation- GARGI EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND CHARITABLE TRUST(Token no. 14595/2016), borrows its name from this same legendary figure. Registered on 14th December, 2016 this foundation , though intended to be multifaceted in its activities, will mainly strive towards achieving three basic objectives. Firstly, it aims to promote women empowerment especially in rural areas by seasoning their minds with education. We will look to organize seminars and workshops in order to achieve this objective.
Secondly it aims towards indianisation of the present education system which is increasingly inclined towards western ideas. Reform of the education system has become a dire necessity today and we must proceed in this direction.
The first workshop we will be organizing will probably be in some rural area of Bihar, on BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO,hopefully in January next year.

GARGI EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND CHARITABLE TRUST

VIVOBA IN 'TALKS OF THE GITA' says A small, insignificant thing gains in value and potency when it is so charged. This is the whole beauty of Karmayoga. Action is like the currency note. What after all, is a currency note? It is just a little piece of paper. If burnt, it would not warm up even a drop of water. But it has the stamp of the government on it, and that gives it value.
   Stamped with bhavana -sentiments and genuine feelings- it acquires value. A man doing surya-namaskars after bathing will certainly get the benefit of physical exercise; but if he is not doing them for the sake of health only, but as a form of worship, he will also have a sharp and radiant intellect in addition to a healthy body. He will get from the Sun- God vigour and creative energy. The at may be the same outwardly; but the difference in the inward feelings makes a world of difference.
GITA JYANTI KI BADHAI!!

A very irresponsible and disgusting approach of the Opposition. Continuous disrupment of Parliament only shows how they disrespect the very sanctity of this temple of democracy. These people are just wasting the time in addition to causing huge losses to the exchequer. Inclement steps must be taken against those who are making a mockery of the Indian Parliament.

भावनाओं का ऐसा उफान जो हर  ह्रदय  को छू  ले।  आज जयललिता जी की अंतिम यात्रा में जो जन सैलाव दिखा वह  उनके व्यक्तित्व का एक ऐसा  पहलू  है जो उनकी कमियों  को भी ढक लेता  है। समाज के लिए तथा  जनसाधारण के लिए उनके द्वारा किये गए कल्याणकारी कार्यों  की वजह से  उन्हें जनमानस के ह्रदय  में जगह मिली और वह  जनसाधारण की धड़कन बन गई ।  श्रद्धांजलि । 

 India hosting the Heart of Asia Summit, especially at this point of time, amidst heightened tensions with Pakistan is really a welcome news. Through its wise and tactful diplomacy, India has sent out a resounding message to uproot terrorism. Pakistan must have got the message as to how it is being isolated on every regional as well as international forum. Afghanistan too has been a victim of terrorism harboured and nourished in Pakistan and was only right in raising its voice after decades of patience. Sooner the Pakistani establishment opens its eyes, better it will be for them. At present, we can only hope to move towards a more tranquil and stable world.

Heartfelt tribute to India's  Bismarck 'Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. His diplomatic manoeuvres aligned with deep patriotic spirit created a New India- strong and united. Our country is fortunate to have had a "saviour and builder", an iron man as the guiding light.
 What was Vallabhbhai ? asked Rajagopalchari once and he himself answered: "What inspiration, courage, confidence and force inccarnate Vallabhai was, .......we are unlikely to
see the likes of him again".......Wavell, The Viceroy's Journal p.260.

मन पवित्र हो तो करुणा ,सहयोग और ,प्रेम के दीप स्वतः प्रज्जवलित हो जाते है ।  मानवता का दीप हर ह्रदय में प्रकाशित हो ॥ शुभ दीपावली ॥ 

किसी भी धर्म की  परंपरायें  और रीति  रिवाज मानवता  और  मानवीय मूल्यों से बड़ा नहीं है। जो रीति  रिवाज और परम्परायें  मानवीय मूल्यों पर आधारित  नहीँ  हो  उसका बहिष्कार  आवश्यक  है। एक देश, एक कानून, एक आचार सहिंता का होना  राष्ट्रीय एकता  का परिचायक  है, जो कि  सकारात्मक विकास और सांस्कृतिक  उन्नति  का    मार्ग प्रशस्त  करती है।  आधुनिक समाज को   परम्परा  और रीति  रिवाजो के आधार पर न्याय से वंचित नहीं रखा जा सकता है। मुस्लिम महिलाओं को एकजुट होकर एक आचार सहिंता का समर्थन करना चाहिये  ताकि वे न्याय से वंचित नहीं रह सके। 

For writing my paper on gender justice in Islam I had gone through the Quran hadith (saying of the prophet)  sharia law and what I came across was only confusion, inconsistency and gender discrimination. It views woman as a commodity, an entity inferior to a man. On the other hand Durga Saptashati portrays a divine form of woman, as a creator, a source of positive energy and the destroyer of evil. Thus, a comparison between Hindu and Muslim scriptures on basis of gender justice clearly shows the prestige which the former bestows upon women and the injustice meted to them in the latter. These facts call for a thorough comparative study between the two scriptures on gender justice.

A tactful diplomatic response to Pakistan was the dire need of the hour and perhaps none could have been more befitting than boycotting the SAARC summit in Islamabad. The support India has received from AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH and BHUTAN is a further proof of the fact that terrorism is not just an issue between the Islamist Pakistan and the Secular India. This also hints at the growing unpopularity of Pakistan in the region and is an important step towards its Global Isolation.

Moreover, Indian Army's surgical strikes in PoK has crushed Pakistan's hollow pride in addition to inflicting lasting damage to terror launch pads on the other side of LoC. Salute to our paratroopers who accomplished this risk fraught mission successfully.

Sat Sat naman to BHAGAT SINGH , the great patriot who fueled the nationalistic sentiments of the masses.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE 'NIGHTINGALE OF INDIA',  LATA MANGESKAR. Wishing her  good health and a long life.Every song sung by Lata ji possesses a healing touch. The beauty of classical music, Cinema and art is its meaningfulness but most of the modern songs and cinema have a degenerate presentation which has a negative impact on mind. We must reverse this current trend.