Festive Season in India-Chaitra Navratri 2011

Today(04-04-2011) is the beginning of 9 days long Maa Durga's navratri. This is also known as Chaitra Navratri which is different from Sharadiye Navratri which occur on September-October every year.
Those you have little or no idea about navratri, will find this article helpful.

Maa Durga is a symbol of Shakti (energy) and it is believed by Hindus that as per Hindu mythology there is an omnipotent cosmic energy that is present at all the places in this universe which is nothing but the power of energy (Shakti) which also control every other things on this earth and also the other part of the universe. Therefore, to get desire result of one's efforts, one should pray to goddess Durga which bestow power to one and all, if he/she is sincere in his/her deeds and performs puja(prayer) with utmost devotion and dedication. Prayers are of different kinds.

I personally like to pray through serving others who are in need and due to their past Karma's (deeds) suffering in this world{ Hindus believe in rebirth and see life and death as an unending cycle which keep on running through birth and death and how you are placed in the new birth, in which family- affluent or poor , is predetermined/predestined but with every new life one gets a chance to change his/her destiny through performing good deeds and devotion}.
Ultimately, it is our sins which are responsible for our own miseries.
Therefore, one can utilise his/ her birth to purify one's soul through service to mankind (best ex- Mother Teresa and her work for people who were suffering from leprosy) .
Maa Durga is also a symbol of mother- caring for her child and protect them from any danger what so ever.
On the nine auspicious days, devotees pray to nine different forms of Maa Durga(that is way it is called Navratri- nav means 9 in Hindi) perform fasting (eating one time in a day), perform other rituals like offering sweets and reading specific books and chanting mantras to appease goddess and to get boon and prosperity. { here also it is the sacrifice by devotees- not eating - a form of physical suffering and devotion that is important}
It is my personal experience that Maa loves her children very much and if you make a wish which is good for everyone like to have world peace and happiness to mankind then I have no doubt in my mind that Maa will response. Let me take this opportunity to thanks Maa who has given me everything without asking for any and I pray to Maa Durga to give happiness to everybody who reads this blog and let their suffering, pain and tension which is a part and parcel of post- modern industrialization world , reduces and all get lot of happiness and peace of mind and soul.
"Om Aim Hreem Klim Chamundaye vichhe." This is a beej mantra(short form) for Maa Durga to be chanted 108 times to get desire result.
Jai Mata Di.

Finally India won Cricket World Cup after a gap of 28 years- a larger perspective

While writing this post, I am still to digest the great win India had over Srilanka in the final of Cricket World Cup 2011 in Mumbai for more than one reason. What this win mean to a country like India with so much diversity and heterogeneity.
If you see this win from my point of views, you will appreciate this win more than just seeing it as winning mere a game. My friends in Europe and Africa will appreciate this if I compare cricket in India and subcontinent with Soccer in Europe and Africa countries. The kind of passion , fervour and support they have for their soccer teams winning FIFA world cup for their country, the same strong feelings and passion he have for cricket. India, in fact, a cricket loving nation.
Now, the larger issue which I call cricket diplomacy.
We have invited Pakistan Prime Minister to watch Indo- Pakistan cricket match in Mohali to start the stalled peace process.
Secondly, anybody see the composition of Indian cricket team , one would observe that it contains players from all religions- Hindu, Muslim,Sikh and Christian( coach Gary from South Africa).
The crowd too wearing the tri colour symbolizing secularism in the country, everybody was supporting the game- a symbol of compassion and unity. We, in fact, love our diversity and appreciate both spiritual journey towards eternity and modern outlook of materialism.
Thirdly, the game of cricket unites people of the country and is one of the occasions when people forget their differences and join hands to support their team to win the tournament, the same way as one could observe in soccer and baseball in other countries. In fact, players representing their nations are great ambassador for their countries and with their skills , they mesmerizes the crowd watching matches in the stadium and in home over TV.It also numb the pain for countries other wise facing internal strife, conflict and many other hardships. The two- three hours play help them to forget these problems for a while and in the sounds of clapping, whistling and laughter they forget their pains and miseries.
Therefore, games if played in true spirits of sportsmanship in a great boost to world peace and a cause to unite together the different sections of society , a celebration and opium of masses, media.

Mumbai to host the final of Cricket World Cup on Super Saturday

Mumbai will be standstill on Saturday(02-04-11) as it is gearing for hosting final of Cricket World Cup 2011. State Govt. has declared holiday on Saturday to manage tariff which i am sure will go haywire on the eve of the final. It will definitely be a high scoring match as gathered from the comments received from the pitch curator. India will miss the services of Ashish Nehra who will miss the final due to fractured finger. Sachin will be the center of action for more than one reason.Be his 100th century or lifting world cup for country.
Students having their examination may be facing dilemma and may succumbed to world cup final pressure and may tempt to watch, I can understand this dilemma which i used to face when i was a kid. All the best to them for their examination.
REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO WITNESS SUCH A GRAND FINALE ON SUPER SATURDAY!!!