Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 15

Hindi (हिन्दी):
यं हि न व्यथयन्त्येते पुरुषं पुरुषर्षभ।
समदुःखसुखं धीरं सोऽमृतत्वाय कल्पते॥

English:
yaṁ hi na vyathayantyete puruṣhaṁ puruṣharṣhabha,
sama-duḥkha-sukhaṁ dhīraṁ so'mṛitatvāya kalpate.

Meaning (Hindi):
हे पुरुषोत्तम! जो धीर पुरुष दुःख सुख में समान रहता है, उसे यह सिद्ध हो जाता है कि वह अमरत्व को प्राप्त हो गया है।

Meaning (English):
O best of men (Arjuna), the person who is not disturbed by happiness and distress, and remains steady in both, becomes eligible for liberation and attains immortality.

In this verse, Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna, acknowledging that people who have a steadfast mind in the face of happiness and distress are considered wise and stable. Such a person is not affected by the fluctuations of the outside world and remains united in any situation.

 



Lord Krishna emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between the dualities of life. The world is characterized by ups and downs, joy and pain, success and failure. One who remains united and undisturbed by these temporary experiences is called dhira, which means a person of stable wisdom and inner strength.  The verse suggests that true wisdom lies in transcending the vicissitudes of the external world and realizing one's own eternal nature. If one does not cling to temporary results and does not join the changing and flowing of life, one attains liberation and immortality. 

  Lord Krishna's message encourages people to develop a balanced and stable approach to life. It teaches the importance of detachment, flexibility and an unwavering focus on  eternal truth beyond  temporary experiences of pleasure and pain. 


For Arjuna, this verse is a reminder to rise above the emotional turmoil experienced on the battlefield. Lord Krishna admonishes him to adopt the mindset of a wise and calm person who can take sound decisions and perform his duties without passing emotions. 
 
 In a broader context, this verse refers to all people seeking spiritual growth and fulfillment. It guides them to develop an unwavering mind untouched by the duality of life and to recognize the imperishable nature of their self. 

  Overall, Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 15  emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance in the face of life's challenges and experiences. It teaches the path of liberation by achieving inner stability and realizing the eternal nature of one's self.


कार्तिक मास की अमावस्या को छठ पर्व षष्ठी मनाने के कारण इसे छठ कहा जाता है।

दिवाली के छह दिन बाद कार्तिक शुक्ल को छठ पर्व षष्ठी का यह पर्व मनाया जाता है। यह चार दिवसीय उत्सव है और स्वच्छता का विशेष ध्यान रखा जाता है।

Examining the Bright Pattern of Hindu Holidays and Festivities

Hinduism, the most venerated religion in the world, is known for its proliferous rituals and celebrations which For example the multitude of features, sacrality and vivacious character of the followers.From the colorful festivities of Holi to the inspiring joy of Diwali, each festival holds profound importance and offers a glimpse into the deeply rooted traditions and beliefs of Hindu culture. Hindu festivals are diverse and multidimensional, bringing different facets of their stories, traditions and religious values to light. At this lecture, youll get to know them by name.

Diwali - The Festival of Lights:Diwali - The Festival of Lights:Diwali, also known as Deepavali, stands as one of the most celebrated festivals in Hinduism, expressing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Usually the festival lasts for five days, and every each day is very meaningful for the community as it is along with by a different set of rituals, traditions and Legends.From the lighting of earthen lamps (diyas) to the bursting of firecrackers, Diwali is a time of joyous celebration and religious renewal, marked by prayers, feasting, and the exchange of gifts. As essential elements standing behind Diwali, are Goddess Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha removing the obstacles that paves a way to blessings and wealth within the home.Holi - The Festival of Colors:Holi - The Festival of Colors:Holi, often referred to as the "festival of colors," is a joyous occasion celebrated with fervor and dedication across India. The festival is the celebration of the Spring as well as the celebrating of the lovely things in the life. It is a period of a show of happiness and good will.The highlight of Holi is the playful throwing of colored powders and water balloons, expressing the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of a new season of growth and renewal. With glory complemented by the cheering festival, Holi holds a high religious importance, which is measured by the Legends of Hindu puranas that revolve around the burning of Holika and the divine love of Radha and Krishna.

इस्लाम दुनिया का एक मजहब है

इस्लाम का उदय सातवीं सदी में अरब प्रायद्वीप में हुआ। इसके अन्तिम नबी हजरत मुहम्मद सल्लल्लाहु अलैहि वसल्लम का जन्म 570 ईस्वी में मक्का में हुआ था। लगभग 613 इस्वी के आसपास हजरत मुहम्मद साहब ने लोगों को अपने ज्ञान का उपदेशा देना आरंभ किया था। इसी घटना का इस्लाम का आरंभ जाता है। हँलांकि इस समय तक इसको एक नए धर्म के रूप में नहीं देखा गया था। परवर्ती वर्षों में हजरत मुहम्म्द सहाब के अनुयायियों को मक्का के लोगों द्वारा विरोध तथा हजरत मुहम्मद साहब के मदीना प्रस्थान (जिसे हिजरा नाम से जाना जाता है) से ही इस्लामी (हिजरी) पंचांग माना गया। हजरत मुहम्मद साहब की वफात के बाद अरबों का साम्राज्य और जज़्बा बढ़ता ही गया। अरबों ने पहले मिस्र और उत्तरी अफ्रीका पर विजय प्राप्त की और फिर बैजेन्टाइन तथा फारसी साम्राज्यों को हराया। यूरोप में तो उन्हें विशेष सफलता नहीं मिली पर फारस में कुछ संघर्ष करने के बाद उन्हें जीत मिलने लगी। इसके बाद पूरब की दिशा में उनका साम्राज्य फेलता गया। सन् 1200 ईस्वी तक वे भारत तक पहुँच गए।

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तंजौर का तंजावुर या बृहदेश्वर मंदिर है, जो 1000 साल से बिना नींव के खड़ा है इसे 'बड़ा मंदिर' कहा जाता है।

इस भव्य मंदिर को 1987 में यूनेस्को की विश्व धरोहर स्थल घोषित किया गया था, यह मंदिर भगवान शिव को समर्पित है।