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  Remembering Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Sahib on His 487th Jyoti Jot Diwas with His Key   Teachings Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 487th Jyoti Jot Diwas is observed on September 22, 2026. The main observation is being held Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, in Pakistan. Nine Core Teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Sahib: Couplets 1. Remember God and Overcome Ego Keep God inside your heart, meditate upon His name, Defeat your selfish ego, and release the thirst for fame. 2. Honest Living and Hard Work Build up your life with honest work, use every skill you own, And let your daily bread be built on ethical truths alone. 3. Sharing with the Community Give freely to the needy, share the food upon your plate, For true community is born when blessings circulate. 4. Rejecting Discrimination Reject the labels, class, and caste, break down the walls of race, Look past religious differences to see each human face. 5. Respect and Gender Equality Show real respect to women, walk beside them si...

  The Veil of Ignorance  Ignorance, a veil I wear, When I know not what's in there. My own self, a stranger's face, Held tight in conditioning's embrace. No questions asked, no depths explored, A spirit, safely moored. Unconscious, blind to what's unseen, A world of "don't knows" in between. Denial's veil, a gentle lie, Concealing truth from my own eye. The soul's deep hum, I cannot hear, This veiled state, ignorance is clear. I propose we break this chain, To find the self, again and again. To question, seek, and to embrace, The light within, in time and space.

 J Krishnamurtion on Celebrations as Rituals: Viewpoint, Quotes and Inspired Poems Viewpoint Jiddu Krishnamurti viewed  celebrations, rituals, special days and holidays not as genuine expressions of joy or the sacred, but as repetitive mechanical habits of the conditioned mind. He argued that these repetitive practices do not free the mind or touch reality. Instead, they foster division among human beings who group themselves by beliefs and traditions. Quotes Ritual is a form of sensation, a stimulation which soon becomes a habit; and when it becomes a habit, it is a dead thing When you seek pleasure, it is a sign that you are not joyful. Joy is not a thing to be pursued; it comes naturally when the mind is free from the pursuit of pleasure. Tradition becomes our security, and when the mind is secure, it is in decay. We gather in crowds to celebrate because we are afraid to stand alone and discover what is true. To carry the memory of a past pleasure and try to repeat it tomor...

This year, Jains will celebrate 'Forgiveness Day' on September 17, 2026. The main phrase used during Samvatsari, which is the last day of the Jain festival called Paryushan (also known as Kshamavani Diwas), is 'Michhami Dukkadam.' On this special day, Jains practice 'Pratikraman,' which means they think deeply about their actions, remember times when they hurt others, and ask for forgiveness from all living things—like family, friends, and even tiny organisms—for any pain they caused, whether they meant to or not, through their thoughts, words, or actions. This day is really important spiritually for people who follow Jainism because it shows the main ideas of Jainism: Ahimsa, which means not hurting anything, and Anekantavada, which means being open-minded. When Jains let go of anger and bad feelings, they clean their souls, fix problems with other people, and help create peace and friendship everywhere Forgiveness: A Poem When hurt arrives, and anger starts to...

  Today, September 17, 2026, marks the 147th birth anniversary of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. In recognition of his immense contributions to equality and his fight against oppression, his birth anniversary is observed as Social Justice Day by his followers. Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), affectionately known as Periyar -the Great One-  was a radical Indian social reformer, rationalist, and politician who fundamentally reshaped the social and political thinking to rational thinking. He often said, "Wisdom lies in thinking. The spear-head of thinking is rationalism." He dedicated his life to fighting caste discrimination, religious orthodoxy, patriarchy, and political hegemony of dominance through divide and rule.  ODE TO PERIYAR Great Periyar, your voice rings clear, No gods or ghosts you held so dear. Old tales you cast aside with might, And brought forth reason's steady light. No idols carved, no holy book, Just honest thought, a searching l...

The eight-day festival 'Paryusana' of the Jains started in 2026 from September 8 . On the last day of the festival, the Jains celebrated   the ‘Forgiveness Day’ which coincided Ganesh Chaturthi of the Hindus.     In Jainism " Micchami Dukkadam " is the common phrase uttered to ask for forgiveness and it means that all the ‘bad-doings be fruitless’ through forgiveness. The Jain festival to forgive and be forgiven is also called the Kshamavani Diwas.. Ganesha Chaturthi festival of the Hindus too has similar connotations which is widely celebrated as a festival of new beginnings, fresh starts, and the spiritual renewal that comes from letting go of the past. As the deity of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), Lord Ganesha represents the ultimate source of auspicious starts. The festival arrives each year as a powerful reminder that no matter what challenges, failures, wrong-doings or emotional baggage we have carried from our past, we always posse...