Decoding Shiva!

Shiva, Rudra, Pashupati, Mahadev and Mahesh, he is known by all these names. All the religions, sects and races have worshipped him by some of these names or some other name through all the ages. He is the most prominent figure in the Hinduism, which is bsically ollective form of varied beliefs of Indian subcontinent. Even the Scriptures of Upnishads idetify him as 'Brahma' ( The supreme soul and not one of the triad) and the 'Onkar'. Tantra also combine Shiva, Om and Ajna chakra.

Of his many forms and formless presence throghout human history of this subcontinent, the most prominent, well known and universal picture of him is attached below.
However, a closer inspection by an open mind reveals a completely different picture and concept coded inside this picture.

 My own observations are added below: 

 1. Snake - The snake on the shoulders is nothing but the 'Awakened kundalini'. The kundalini power which rises through the seven chakras elevates the Consciousness through different levels of awareness upto the highest level of Enlightenment. Kundalini has always been depicted as a coiled snake. This depiction shows the path of soul to sepersoul through awakening the Kundalini. 

 2. Third Eye-' The Third eye' of Shiva is not the eye of the destruction of the world, but it is the 'Ajna Chakra' itself. The Ajna chakra, which lies in the center of the forehead, is one of the most powerful chakras and when it awakens, the eye of the true knowldge opens. This eye sees through all space and time and this eye when opened destroys the clouds of Ignorance, which make us completely blind to the truth. Third eye is the inner eye and the all seeing eye of the Ajna chakra of liberation. 

3. Ashes, matted hair, Tiger Skin- They depict the detachment to the material desires. The annihilation of desire and the triumph of the divine body above the primitive desires of this animal body. The tale of the burning of 'Kamdeva' by the third eye of Shiva is the literal depiction of the death of desires by the opening of the inner all seeing eye of knowledge.

 4. The Lotus posture is the favoured meditative of yogi since forever. 

 5. The poison held in the throat- The poison held in the throat of the lord Shiva clearly depicts the liberation of the soul from the birth and death cycles. For the awakened soul of the yogi there is no death. 

 6. The ganga originating from the head of lord Shiva is the stream of knowledge. 

 7.Damaru- Symbol of the supreme sound of 'Om'. besides the above,

 the other pictures of Lord shiva also depict thd following: 

1. Parvati - The consort of lord Shiva, is the depiction of the secret knowledge of the duality of the unity and the unity of the duality. She is the 'Yin' of the Yang of Shiva. They are also worshipped together as 'Ardhanarishwara' as the Yin-Yang combination. The Ardhanarishwara inside the Shivling is the symbol mediated upon for awakening the Ajna Chakra and the mantra is 'Om'.

 Natraja- look again the posture is nothing but the shape of 'Om'! 

The above depiction seems to the secret coded knowledge in form of message between yogis. The summarized knowledge seems to be that, " The journey of Enlightment from soul to supersoul is through the true nowledge gained from awakening the inner eye through meditation and detachment."

Shiva & Mahashivratri

Is Mahashivratri the marriage anniversary of Shiva and Parvati? Is it just a festival on a tale? Or is it something else?

Shiv and Shakti are symbols of Consciousness and Energy. It's often said that Shiv is Shav (corpse) without Shakti.

On spiritual plane of human evolution Mahashivratri has a different meaning.

Shiv is the state of self realized soul as indicated by:

Third eye open: Means Ajna Chakra activated(Ajna chkr symbol is like an eye)

Holding poison in the throat : Beyond cycle of Birth-Death by Moksha through self realization.

2.5 coiled Serpent : Kundlaini activated

Closed eyes, dhyan posture, padmasan: Yogi, Shiv is called Adiyogi, as creator of Yoga, too.

Jata joot, Tiger skin, Bhasm : Detachment

Natraj : Shiv in Om posture, om being the mantra for activation of the Ajna Chakra.

Mahashivratri :

Its a night of annual planetary position which assists in upward movement of Kundalini to activate chakras, taking shakti to consciousness centers ie chakras, thereby union of Shiv and shakti. So the sadhaks meditate all night.

The common masses use that night in devotion to Shiva, devotion being the other path to same end for the common and un-initiated.

The planetary positions on this night, which is also the darkest night of the year, are such that there is a natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is enormously beneficial for one’s physical and spiritual wellbeing to stay awake and aware in a vertical posture throughout the night.

Moon has been associated with mental functions since long. The highetened mental activity on full moon nights, especially of those suffering from insanity, was observed long time ago and hence the term 'Lunatics', (Luna being Moon) was coined.

In Indian astrology also Moon has been considered as having major influence on Mental faculties.

While shivratri is observed on the 14th night of waning moon of every lunar month of Indian solar-lunar calendar, Mahashivratri is observed in the 14th night of Krishna Paksha of Waning moon of Month Magh of Indian almanac.

Phases of moon also correlates with phases of mental faculties as seen above and moon being at its weakest, the mind (ie Ego) presents least resistance to the vertically rising Shakti.

The planetary configuration in the particular night of Mahashivratri is unique.

The planetary position shows that Moon is in 3rd Bhav, in capricorn sign with sun in Aquarius in 4 the Bhav.

the Moon is sharing house in between two malefic planets. Hence at its weakest state of the year,

With astrological calculation strength Of Moon at "0".

Jupiter (spiritual guru, grounded in Virgo) aspects the moon by 5th dristhi, sight, and lends energy for spiritual effort at this time. Jupiter is in the 12th house, auspicing detachment from material matters and reflection, awareness of the journey through life, toward the goal of life ie release from the cycle of birth-death-birth again.

On the other hand mediation in full moon nights has a different effect, when energy moves subdued and with greater control, unlike no moon nights when it leaps and jumps in force.

This esoteric knowledge of secrets of spiritual evolution have been known to mystic schools within most religions. Jewish Kabalah & Islamic Sufis both know the secret of Meditations per the phase of moon, as well as the Taoists and maybe the Alchemists too. Buddhist, jains, Sikhs of being from the same Dharmic roots already follow these aspects.

As seen above, the tale of Mahashivratri is an allegorical tale covering the esoteric knowledge of occult and useful in both forms to different sets of peoples, the beauty of the complex construct of Hinduism, which, while in pieces presents confusing perspectives making little sense and then making all sense from a different perspective, a few decades later (as in the case of the writer).

In fact, the moon on the head of Shiva (near his mind) is also shown at it's minimum shape during waning which can be represented In a painting, which may indicate both : wekaest moon, weakest mind (ego) or both.

Further using Newton's law of gravitation, one deduces that Moon's pull is weaker, on moonless nights, by 22% at top of Mt Kailash and by 13% in Kedarnath. On the other hand it shall be 19% & 32% more on full moons.

May your meditation during next Shivaratris, Mahashivratri and otherwise also be most fruitful. 🙏.

Why The world is without Peace!

The world is full of wars, battles and skirmishes going on. Wars have been going on since yime immemorial with hardly any respite ever. Our ancient forefathers also learned to make weapons and hurt others before they even learned to even write. Even today, battles are raging in the name of nations, religions, sects of same religions,  beliefs, property, language, caste, racism, capitalism, socialism etc. In fact such low scale warfare has costed more casualities than the larger theater warfare.
The smallest scale warfare is going in our own city, colony or the workplace too in form of conflicts and standoffs.
Well, it was bound to occur. How can the world be at peace, when the individual is not at peace. Two disturbed persons cant be at peace with each other.
After all, peace can not be purchased or received. It comes from the same place the disturbances come from, the mind itself!
The attempt for world peace begins actually only when I find the way to my own peace. The route is always the same- Tolerance, no judgement, forgiving and forgetting.
I first learn to be happy and peaceful with my own self and that is the hardest part. I have to accept myself as I actually am. the first person who needs forgiveness, love and compassion from me is nobody else myself.
The first mistakes to be forgotten should be my own. Then the same process with friends and family, than the neighbors and colleagues, than the colony and so on.
Peace is also contagious. If you dont believe try smiling at others. Most of your smilea will bw reciprocated immediately and do not worry, the other smiles have also done thier job as light of  glowworms in the night of misery of life of yourself as well as others and So will begin the journey of peace. Only a mind truly at peace with itself will initiate the transformation.

World peace will begin only when I, you and others, we all will learn to be at peace.

Eliminating my enemies!

I had made many enemies. Well everyone does, especially those who are doing good. Some were at my workplace, some in my colony and Some in the relations as well. All of them wanted to see my downfall. Some of them, my greatest enemies, wanted to see my and my name completely destroyed. I had to be on my own guard to protect myself from their machinaction and evil designs. It was becoming more and more difficult to survive and be at peace. Thoughts of them used to rule in my mind before I slept and after I awoke. Sometimes thier evil presence ruined my dreams too.
Then i met somebody, somebody who taught me how to finish my enemies instead. I learnt an easy and successful way to eliminate my enemies.
The way was very simple.
I developed friendship with them. It is better to win a friend than to destroy an enemy and the best way to be peace.
I was eliminating enmity instead of enemies and to have your enemy shed his enmity, it was me who had to do it first.
First of all I accepted them as other humans who had the common human failures. They were as prone to ego, self righteous approach, the folley of judging others as was I. They also misinterpreted words and attached motived to words or actions. You know, words are the worst form of communication possible. Every word, every phrase, every reference and example, every rise and fall in tones has separate intonations for separate persons.
In fact, what we hear in a sentence is what we actually think , the speaker likely to say. Shockingly, as soon as the speaker opens his mouth, we start forming our own version of what he is going to say, what he is saying and what he has said. Also, the same sentence has separate meaning and motive for us for separate speakers. Our own words are always wise and words of those we have faith in, such as our Guru, are gospel truths. However same sentences if spoken our enemies or considered lesser to us, we find them bookish, stupid or sometimes superficial or show off. This means than words have no fixed meaning for us and hence there is a hell lot of possibility of misunderstandings and confusions. Look around, such incidences happen on dozens a day basis, because we do't understand each other or keep judging others continuously with every word or action and the motives we attach to both of them. Even great wars like Mahabharat started with some thoughtless statements that were taken too seriously. Even the biggest conflicts in our family start with some misunderstood words.
Main reason we make enemies is because of the miscommunication and or the lack of communication.
Lack of communication can create fences between not only neighbors, colleagues or friends but also destroy completely the love between relatives and worst between a couple. The marriage counsellors, what do they do if not to emcourage the couple to have a conversation. Falling in Love was easiest, but loving each other enough to forgive them is the hardest part. This Great wall of silence can be so intimidating that nobody even dares to try to speak the first word.
We think that "Why should I say sorry or start the talk. It was I who was right. It was I who was hurt.". Funny! Everybody thinks himself right and considers himself the victim. It is absurd. In arguments humans are not right or wrong, it is the intolerance, the misunderstanding and most imprortant double standards what is wrong.
A land lord wants his tenant to behave differently than he used to do as  a tenant. A subordinates wants his boss to be less bossy than he he himself actually is. A mother in law finds the same behavior and action of the daughter in law objectionable ,which were correct when shes was the daughter in law. A father considers his fashionable son as misguided while the father himself followed the dressing of the movie stars of his own times. This is what we humans are prone to and therefore forgive other for being so.
This intolerance, self righteousness, the miscommunication and the lack of communication are the reason of maximum conflicts. We think the other is after us so we also should be after him.

Surprisingly, the older a conflict is , the bigger the problem is, the easier it is to be resolved also. All that is needed is the courage to take the first step to walk the distance, extend the first hand or speak the first word. Sometimes a "Hi!" will demolish the wall of silence and enmity faster than the Joshuah's trumpet and the walls of Jericho in the biblicale tale. Sitting down and talking it over can resolve most of the issues of the world. The problem is the lack of courage to initiate dialogue. I have seen years of conflict of groups of people resolving after a 30 minute chat. What is funny that sometimes the actual root of conflict was so miniscule and sometimes out of the memory to.
Another advice, " A good memory is a curse. Forgetfullnes is divine."
Why cherish the trash of the worst experience of our life in the mind! Do we keep broke glassware or torn shoes in the cupboard? Keep the mind also adorned with the brightest flowers of great memories and optimism just like your drawing room.
Also, never never ever be afraid to initiate the resoultion. Making the first call is not insulting but earns honour. It does not show weakness, it displays strength. It is not in any way inferior. Also you are doing it more for your own happiness and peace than for others.

So, when I developed the courage to walk the first step and shake hands, sit down to talk and extend arms to embrace my enemy, to forgive them for being what I also am like sometimes, that was the day I started eliminating my enemies.

Now I can't think of any existing enemies. I have eliminated all of them, by making them Friends.

Quotes of Dalai Lama-3

“A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.”

“The way to change others’ minds is with affection, and not anger.”

“If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.”

“Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.”

“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.”

“Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility…without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, disturbed, or unhappy because of circumstances.”

“The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.”

 

“Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.”

“When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience. When we are able to recognize and forgive ignorant actions of the past, we gain strength to constructively solve the problems of the present.”

“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.”

“Irrespective of whether we are believers or agnostics, whether we believe in God or karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue.”

“If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.”

“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.”

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Quotes of Dalai Lama- 2

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

“Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.”

“Look at children. Of course they may quarrel, but generally speaking they do not harbor ill feelings as much or as long as adults do. Most adults have the advantage of education over children, but what is the use of an education if they show a big smile while hiding negative feelings deep inside? Children don’t usually act in such a manner. If they feel angry with someone, they express it, and then it is finished. They can still play with that person the following day.”

“There is only one important point you must keep in your mind and let it be your guide. No matter what people call you, you are just who you are. Keep to this truth. You must ask yourself how is it you want to live your life. We live and we die, this is the truth that we can only face alone. No one can help us, not even the Buddha. So consider carefully, what prevents you from living the way you want to live your life?”

“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.”

“All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction”

“A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you.”

“The more you are motivated by Love,
The more Fearless & Free your action will be.”

“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”

“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend – or a meaningful day.”

“Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances they provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience.”

“When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

Quotes of Dalai Lama-1

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

“Love is the absence of judgment.”

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”

“There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’
No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.”

“Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”

“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”

“Silence is sometimes the best answer”

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”

“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.”

“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.”

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”

“When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways–either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.”

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”

“The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.”

“If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.”

Quotes of Buddha-2

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” - Buddha

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”- Buddha

“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.”- Buddha

“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”- Buddha

“What we think, we become.”- Buddha

“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others”- Buddha

“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.”- Buddha

“He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.”- Buddha

“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”- Buddha

“Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.”- Buddha

“Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.”- Buddha

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”- Buddha

“All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?” - Buddha

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” - Buddha

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” - Buddha

“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?” - Buddha

Quotes of Buddha-1

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.”- Buddha

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”- Buddha

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” - Buddha

“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” - Buddha

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - Buddha

“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”- Buddha

“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.” - Buddha

“To understand everything is to forgive everything” - Buddha

“When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.”-Buddha

“The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.”- Buddha

“You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself”- Buddha

“When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky” - Buddha

“However many holy words you read,However many you speak,What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?”- Buddha

“A jug fills drop by drop.”- Buddha

“The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.”- Buddha

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”- Buddha

“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.”- Buddha

“A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.” - Buddha

“There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.”- Buddha

“The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.”- Buddha

“Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little.”- Buddha

“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”- Buddha

“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.”- Buddha

“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”- Buddha

I , your Greatest Enemy!

Hello,
Its me! Your greatest, mightiest and the oldest enemy.  I was born with you and will die with you only.Yes, You have never seen me I reside in the dark places of your mind.
I am your Fear.
You have known many of many faces such as fear of exams, fear of new people, new places, new scenarios, new work, fear of seniors and collegues, fear of future, fear of failure to name some. Fear of Death is my most scary face you see now and then, though my many less scary faces also hound you 24 hours a day, such as fear of failing in career, being a loser, fear of being embarassed or criticized. You may also have known the fear of interviews, public speaking, the fear of meeting the future in laws etc.

Through the hundreds of my faces, it is my pleasure to make your life miserable and make you suffer from dawn to dusk,  day after day, from cradle to Grave.

Inside your mind I reign. I keep you on your toes and in a permanent "Fight or flight" state of mind. It is I, your mighty foe, who keeps you awake even on your luxurios bed in your penthouse in your sprawling villa.
I decide your every action
By fear of rejection and being belittled I stop you from making proposal to your beloved, being nice friendly to people you know and that way I snatch your happiness from your life.
As fear of failure and criticism, I compell you from  stepping into the unfamilar territory. I stop you from trying even what could have been a major success. Why speak of success when I do not let you even wear your favorite dress or comfortable clothes which are 'out of fashion'.

Overall, I aim to bind you to  a mediocre life without enjoying even a day and doing nothing memorable in your common run-of-the mill life.  Mostly I succed.

Only Some of the people, one in thousands ever try a struggle against me. These some people become what others call a success.

Only a few people over the last 10000 years have managed to defeat me altogether and all of them went on to be great names through the history. Einstein, Da vinci, newton, Elvis, Alexender, Edmund hillery, Gandhi and Galileo are a few of them. Who would they have been but a mediocre nameless face in the crowd and after death nothing but dust. Elvis would have been a truck driver, Einstein an ofice clerk, Dhoni a railway TT, Akshay kumar just another cook, Genghis Khan just a mongol nomad and Columbus would have been another nobody. The world would have still been in the medieval ages, if some people would not have defeated the fear of failure to invent steam engine, which began the industrial revolution. The whole Europe would have been a Nazi concentration camp if Normandy Invasion was not tried. The world itseld might have ended many times, as in 1983 a person, one Stanislav Petrov,  in command of Soviet Nuclear control did not panic after his control panel displayed several missile launches from USA Land and assessed it as only equipment failure of the new equipment . The whole planet would have been nothing but vapour had he yielded to fear and retaliated as per his instructions. It is one account of these people who had managed to defy me that the world still exists and is yet a great place to be.

Let me tell you the secret of My stregth. I am as powerful as you think I am. The more you think of me, the more powerful, the more formidable I become. That is the source of my power. since the only place of my existence is in your mind, I draw my formidable power from your mind only as well as your attention. Your doubts and insecurities are my only nourishments. To be honest, if you throw me out of your mind, I do not even exist.
Please forget my weakness and do not ever stop thinking about me, please do not ignore me, please do not belittle me and plz do not tell me to vacate your mind or I will die.

Wishing us a lifelong company through a mediocre and miserable life.

Fear,
Your greatest enemy,
At- your mind.

Purpose of this Blog?

This blog is a small effort to share whatever little knowledge to improve life and happiness I have gathered by God's grace.
We, the God's own children are not meant to be wearied down by the daily life of bread and butter, carrier and status, small things and yet smaller countless things till life passes away. Our father in heaven wanted us to be Happy, Enjoy our stay on this planet, Hold our head high and be all that we could be. We are not the weak lambs that we have been led to believe from the childhood itself. Everyone of us has a Picasso, Da Vinci, Einstein, Mozart, Elvis or someone greater inside him. These were the people who believed themselves capable of more and more and more. Unfortunately, from the childhood itself, we learn to believe everyone but ourself. We learn only as much as we are asked to. We develop (i.e.discover) only as much of ourselves as life forces us to. We are like the She-Mammoth of "Ice age" movie who was raised by the possums and is now scared of eagles.
So, dear friend, welcome to the journey of Happiness, Peace, Success ending in the Self discovery and the Liberation.
Let us share, discuss, discover and spread Joy!

(p.s.- Most of these posts are written at one go on my cell. Kindly overlook the grammitical and syntax errors etc. Also, If you find these posts any little help, all I request is to plz carry foward to the next person.)