Monday, September 28, 2009

Vijayadashmi or Dusserah

Vijayadashmi or Dusserah is a festival celebrated on the 10th day of Ashvin month of the Hindu calendar. There are three days in the Hindu calendar that are termed auspicious. One is Vijayadashmi, other is 1st day of Chaitra and 1st day of Kartika.

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During this day large effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn and Meghnath are constructed in Ramlila grounds across India. Rama, Sita and Laxman arrive. Rama fires the arrow (with flames). The effigies get burnt. They are filled with crackers. In my childhood we used to wait for this day.

Happy Dusserah to everyone.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Navratri (19-27 Sept 2009)

Wishing all a happy Navratri. Last year at Jodhpur there was a tragedy. Hope this year it goes smooth. Hope the God's are happy. This year their need is more. Economic recession needs to end. Though people are talking of "green shoots", hope they become trees and are not plastic ones.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

US Open 2009 - Women - Kim Clijsters

The Belgian as made a record of sorts. She retired, delivered a baby, got a Wild card and then won the tournament. She is humble and talented. Two things that usually don't go together. It is a great news that so many self claimed "Sports Specialists" could not predict this.

Salute you.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Babaji

Many years ago I read the book "Autobiography of a Yogi" written by Paramhansa Yogananda. I read both the English as well as the Hindi version. There is a mention in the book of Shri Mahavtar Babaji.

From the past few days I have got renewed interest in Babaji. So just to make people aware of this creation I am entering this blog.

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Hindi Jokes

Thanks to Ayaz.

1. बॉस ग़ुस्से में: तुमने कभी उल्लू देखा है?

कर्मचारी (सर झुकाते हुए): नहीं सर .

बॉस: नीचे क्या देख रहे हो ? मेरी तरफ देखो.

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2. संताः डाक्टर साहब, मैं चश्मा लगाकर पढ़ तो सकुंगा न??

डाक्टरः हां, हां बिल्कुल...

संताः तब तो ठीक है, वर्ना अनपढ़ आदमी की जिंदगी भी कोई जिंदगी है...!

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3.  एक आदमी लायब्रेरियन के पास पंहुचा : "भाई साहब आप मुझे आत्महत्या पर कोई किताब दे सकते है ।

लायब्रेरियन : नहीं दे सकता । आप लौटायेंगे नहीं !

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4. तुनकमिजाज बीवी का मूड अच्छा करने के लिए पति को एक आइडिया सूझा।

उसने अपने बर्थ-डे पर पत्नी के गिफ्ट की गई दो शर्ट में से एक चुनी।

उसने एक शर्ट पहना और अपनी वाइफ के सामने जाकर खड़ा हो गया।

पत्नी जोर से बोली- अच्छा तो वो रेड कलर का शर्ट तुम्हें पसंद नहीं आया, इसलिए नहीं पहना ना...!

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5. संताः क्या तुम बिना खाना खाए जीवित रह सकते हो?

बंताः नहीं।

संताः लेकिन मैं रह सकता हूं।

बंताः कमाल है यार, मगर कैसे?

संताः नाश्ता करके और कैसे!

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