LEARNING IS LIFE

 FIVE FUNDAMENTAL TENETS OF JAINISM        Jainism is a unique religion that is primarily based on the tenet of Ahimsa (Non-Violence) as a way of life. However, it has been elaborated by five-fold path or five doctrines of life called Vratas or vows for strict adherence.      Jainism expects from its followers adherence to five principles which are taken as a vow or vratas to lead a wise and ethical life as human being.      First, adherence to Ahimsa or non-violence, that is, avoidance all types of violence thoughts, words and deeds.           Second, adherence to Satya or Truth, that is, not to indulge in any type of lie or falsehood                               Third, adherence to Asteya or Non-Stealing, that is, not to take anything unless it is given by the owner       Fourth, adherence to Brahamchary...

  JAIN PRAYUSHAN PARV IS HERE: PRACTICE AND LIVE BY FIVE VOWS 1. NON-VIOLENCE Empathy, kind loving touch, Hurt no living thing, as such. Creeping things and buzzing bees, Share the world with all of these. 2. NON-STEALING Take not what is not yours to keep, Secrets whispered, promises deep. A gifted thing, a shared delight, Honesty makes all things bright. 3. NON-LYING No words that twist, turn and hide, Truth the gentle path to stride. Speak with kindness, clear and true, For me, for them, for her and you. 4. NO LUSTING Control desires, hold them near, Lustful thoughts bring only fear. A simple life, a peaceful mind, True contentment you will find. 5. NON-POSSESION Let go of things, let go of gain, Possessions bring a heavy chain. Enough is all you truly need, Plant a generous and loving seed

  Guru Couplets Special on Teachers’ Day In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5  to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice-President  and second President of the country. In India, teachers were known as Guru jis earlier who has exalted images because of being wiser and awakened.  Here are some couplets on Guru Guru dispels darkness from your mind, And leaves shadows of ignorance behind. *** Gurus build high thinking and inner grace, For mental 'n spiritual growth to keep pace. *** They guide awareness, both of self and crowd, To help you reach goals high and unbowed. *** A second mother, offering a brand new start, To live with an unconditional heart. *** They model simple lives and frugal ways, Content with what they have through all their days. *** They change themselves and shape the common view, As thoughtful leaders making structures new. *** Divinity in human form, they inspire, And light within each soul a last...

  Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the lunar month of Shrawana of the Hindu Calendar which falls on September 4 this year. As we celebrate Krishna Janmasthmi, it is worthwhile to revisit  the essence of  the Bhagavat Gtta – the Song Divine to put our life on spiritual path. Here are five essential messages of the Holy Scripture stated in haiku for dwelling on and reflection.  GITA INSPIRED HAIKU Do good, let it go, No need for any gain, fame, Just do what is right. Find your own bright way, Don't copy others' old tracks, Be fresh, be brand new. Look deep in your soul, Remake yourself each breath you take, Always start anew. Pious thoughts shine so clear, No bad thoughts can make a dent, Peaceful, quiet mind.

 LORD KRISHNA ON TRUTH' Truth has been described in the Bhagavad Gita by Lord Krishna to confused and deluded warrior Arjuna.   THE TRUTH: A POEM The boundless Truth, it has no end. It cannot fade, it will not bend. Too big to hold, too deep to know, Where thoughts can't reach, it starts to grow. Forever real, it's always there. In every breath, in all you share. It's solid ground, no shifting sand, The truest thing in any land. This life we see, it passes by. Sweet tastes and sights, they softly lie. They trick the heart, they blur the view, Not truly real, not ever true. Beyond the 'me', the 'mine' you feel. Past books and facts, the hidden real. Let go of self, and do what's right, With selfless heart, and shining light.

  ODE COUPLETS ON KRISHNA: HAPPY JANMASHTAMI! Krishna spoke Gita’s everlasting song, To guide all human souls away from wrong. *** All past, all present, and what yet shall be, In every living soul, Lord Krishna sees. *** Krishna holds all within His boundless breast, A deep, untroubled sea where truths find rest. *** No part is missing from His perfect grace; Pure Being shines, unmarred by time or space. *** Each rising wave, each drop that catches light, Reflects the splendor of that Infinite. *** The All, the Everything, is solely He, Divine, unchanging Mind, eternally. *** His timeless form, beyond all worldly sight, Holds countless virtues of celestial light. *** Though grand opulence at His command did lie, He lived detached, beneath the earthly sky. *** He pervades all nature, cosmic space, and time, Yet stays unbound by all His laws sublime.