December 22nd, 2023 marks the 5160th anniversary of the Holiest of Holy Hindu Book Bhagwad Geeta. The Book of all books is a treasure trove of Vedanta Knowledge and the righteous way of living. Greetings to all my readers on this auspicious day that is being marked by Geeta Chanting all over the world. Sikiladi
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Bhagwad Geeta (3)
Bhagwad Geeta A man with steady intellect does not suffer in misery and does not rejoice in joys. He doesn’t cry in pain and doesn’t get excited in happiness. He forgoes all his passion, anger, hatred and likings. There are seven steps to the ladder of a man’s fall. First step is thinking about objects. … Continue reading Bhagwad Geeta (3)
Bhagwad Geeta (2)
Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta (2) The beginning of Geeta itself is with the word ‘Dharma’ meaning religion or right deed. The ending of the Geeta is with the word ‘mama’ meaning mine. That means ‘My religion’. Geeta teaches us what our religion is for without religion one is like an animal. Religion is Parmatma and Soul … Continue reading Bhagwad Geeta (2)
Bhagwad Geeta (1)
Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta (1) The very first chapter of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta is named Yoga of Arjun’s grief. Until and unless one is hit by grief in life, one’s soul does not feel the need to reach out to the Lord-Parmatma, the Ishwara. The soul is so trapped by the worldly things that suffering, grief … Continue reading Bhagwad Geeta (1)
Guru Purab!
Floral Ik Onkar designed at the darbar of Baba Ishwr Singh Community Center of the Nanaksar Gurudwara in Nairobi. Picture : 26/11/23 Guru Purab Eve at the darbar sahib of Baba Isher Singh Ji Community Center of Gurudwara Nanaksar in Nairobi. 26/11/23 Guru Purab celebrations can be very extravagant and ritualistic in some places and … Continue reading Guru Purab!
Khanda Sahib!
A floral formation of the Khalsa symbol “ Khanda Sahib”. This arrangement was photographed on 26/11/23 at the Baba Isher Singh ji Community Center of Nanaksar Gurudwara in Nairobi. A symbol of bravery of Sikhs depicting crossed swords is one of the ornaments commonly found in photographs and in physical form usually in steel metal … Continue reading Khanda Sahib!
Guru Nanak Jayanti!
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 690 ( 24th to 30th November 2023) Guru Nanak Jayanti By Sikiladi Guru Nanak Jayanti also popularly mentioned as GurPurab is marked on the full moon of the Kartik month of Hindu calendar each year. The word Jayanti generally refers to a birth anniversary hence most of us have … Continue reading Guru Nanak Jayanti!
Diwali Festival
Diwali Festival By Sikiladi Wardrobes gain new entries as do the lockers The festival of Lights with lamps clay, brass or coppers Houses and offices get a new glaze and shine Meeting friends and relatives thine and mine Sikiladi Cleaning of the grime of ignorance and dust Re-painting the walls, giving homes a new thrust … Continue reading Diwali Festival
Saamuhik Shraddha Tarpan 2023
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 685, ( Oct 20 - 26th, 2023) Subject: *Request to join the global Hindu cause for Sanatan Dharma revival and preservation.* Dear All, We would request you join the collective movement “Shraddh Sankalp Divas”, for the oneness, strength and preservation of Global Hindu community. You must be aware, that … Continue reading Saamuhik Shraddha Tarpan 2023
Ten Heads of Defame!
The Ten Heads! By Sikiladi A steady intelligence and marveled brilliance Were the legendary Ravana’s magnificence Yet he failed his fortune in demonic essence For he fell from his spiritual self-obedience Bringing disgrace to his Royal gait and valor This wise Pandit fell to traits of self-absorb The heads as fabled to be ten in count … Continue reading Ten Heads of Defame!
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