The Full Moon Day or 15th Purnima day of the Shukla paksha (waxing moon) of the Kartika month is considered very auspicious. The full Moon is usually in Taurus and therefore exalted. At times this festival can take place with the full Moon in Aries- but it represents a strong and auspicious Moon. Usually this is the full Moon in the month of November. It has many names including the Diwali of the Gods and Tripuri Purnima. This day marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demons Tripuri. The Kartik Purnima festival also coincides with the Jain light festival and Guru Nanak's Birthday.
Tripuri Purnima is one of the most propitious day for worshipping of Shiva, next only to the Maha Shivaratri. According to Mahabharata there were three sons born to the demon Taraka. Taraka was killed by Kartikeya (Mars). Taraka’s sons were called Taraksha, Kamalaksha and Vidyunmali. Demons in Vedic philosophy are very intelligent and strong but they tend to use their knowledge and strength towards the wrong means. These demon sons of Taraka had performed severe penance towards Brahma and won the gift of immense power. Brahma is the creator, The boon that they received, granted them that they would live for a thousand years in three invincible, moving cities known as Tripuri and that they could only be destroyed by one arrow that would merge the three cities into one, and set them to fire. Tri means three and Puri means cities. Tripuri were resplendent, made up of gold, silver and iron respectively. They were built to rival Indra’s grand city. As such powerful demons, the Tripura spent all their time and energy to harass the gods. The power was such that it was difficult to control their destructive tendencies. Their cities never remained in one place long enough therefore it was difficult to destroy them together.
At the end of a thousand years of their negative rule, the gods went to Rudra (Shiva) and asked him to destroy the demon. Rudra had to seek the help of Brahma and the other gods in this task. He danced Tandava, his dance of destruction. He rocked the three cities with his dance (The Tandava of Shiva is said to be like an earthquake); his arrow pierce through the three demons at one time and the fire from his third eye burnt the three cities.
In commemoration of burning and destroying the demons and their cities, this event, which occurred on Kartik Purnima day, is observed annually. While Diwali is the Rama’s (God in a human form) triumph over the demon, Dev Diwali celebrates the Global fight against eveil forces that disturb the harmony of the universe and saving of the whole universe from the destructive intention of those with negative gaendas. While Brahma can create, how people use their creation is up to them. It is Shiva who can save the world when the creation goes wrong. This form of Shiva is known as Tripurantaka for killing the three demon princes and destroying their evil cities.
It is believed that annually on the day of Kartik purnima, the gods descend on earth and reside in the sacred rivers. Ganges and other sacred rivers have elaborate ceremonies on this day. Devotees who bathe in the sacred rivers on these days can also get rid of their negative poisons and receive the blessings from all the Gods of the India.
To celebrate this day we can also cleanse our inner selves. To bathe our mind in the spiritual waters even if we do not live near sacred rivers. Allow the spiritual light to burn away all the questionable traits within. It is not the show of cleaning the outer selves but to rid of our mind and life of its wrong qualities like fear, greed, envy, anger, arrogance and wrong desires and replacing those with forces of love, compassion, generosity, kindness, and light.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
सिस्टंस नेवर सेपरातेस तवो heart
for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there
But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you
I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss
Sometimes I miss you so much
I just want to rip you out of my dreams and hug you!
The rose that you gave me has faded, and wilted away
But, the love tucked in deep inside, remains in my heart forever
See there's this place in me, where your fingerprints still rest
your kisses still linger, and your whispers softly echo
It's the place where a part of you will forever be a part of me
Will I wait a lonely lifetime? If you want me to, I will
I will love you all my life
and when I die I will still love you, through eternity and beyond
A ring is round, it turns forever
and that's how long we'll be together!
I love the sun for days, the moon for nights
and you forever, I'll surrender my world to you
if that is the only way I could become a part of yours
The beating of my heart is a drum, and it's lost
and it's looking for a rhythm like you
If you love someone, you have to look before you leap
It takes a second to say I love you, but a lifetime to show it
When I miss you, I don't have to go far
I just have to look inside my heart, because that's where I'll find you
I heard someone whisper your name
but when I turned around to see who it was, I was alone
Then I realized that it was my heart telling me that I miss you
If you love me as I love you
nothing but death can part us two
Tears in my eyes
you on my mind
love in my heart
oceans in between
I love you
Close together or far apart
you're forever in my heart
But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you
I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss
Sometimes I miss you so much
I just want to rip you out of my dreams and hug you!
The rose that you gave me has faded, and wilted away
But, the love tucked in deep inside, remains in my heart forever
See there's this place in me, where your fingerprints still rest
your kisses still linger, and your whispers softly echo
It's the place where a part of you will forever be a part of me
Will I wait a lonely lifetime? If you want me to, I will
I will love you all my life
and when I die I will still love you, through eternity and beyond
A ring is round, it turns forever
and that's how long we'll be together!
I love the sun for days, the moon for nights
and you forever, I'll surrender my world to you
if that is the only way I could become a part of yours
The beating of my heart is a drum, and it's lost
and it's looking for a rhythm like you
If you love someone, you have to look before you leap
It takes a second to say I love you, but a lifetime to show it
When I miss you, I don't have to go far
I just have to look inside my heart, because that's where I'll find you
I heard someone whisper your name
but when I turned around to see who it was, I was alone
Then I realized that it was my heart telling me that I miss you
If you love me as I love you
nothing but death can part us two
Tears in my eyes
you on my mind
love in my heart
oceans in between
I love you
Close together or far apart
you're forever in my heart
हाउ तो क्नोव इफ यू अरे इन love
What, then, is this elusive thing called love that everyone sodesperately needs? Sometimes, we sort of like this girl because she isbeautiful ? Or the girl likes him because he is handsome? But this kindof "Cinderella Syndrome" when the girl is waiting on her PrinceCharming, is not real love. It is better known as "infatuation", andthere is a vast difference between it and real love. Here, we help youto differentiate and find out if you are really in love and not justinfatuation.
Infatuation
Infatuation is a feeling; real love involves a commitment also.Infatuation is just love of emotion. Real love, though, is love ofdevotion. Only the emotions are affected in infatuation, but in reallove both the emotions and the will are involved. Next, a person "fallinto" infatuation, but "grows into" real love. Guys, have you ever seena girl who was so beautiful that you thought you'd faint? This isinfatuation! It is based totally on physical attraction; often youdon't know much in-depth about the person you so-called love. Thus,infatuation is mostly biological. Also remember, never tell a girl youlove her, unless you are willing to marry her.
Then, infatuation is basically selfish where real love is basicallyselfless . Infatuation is more interested in satisfying yourself andthe "feeling" than it is in the other person. Real love is primarilyinterested in the other person. It seeks to give instead of get.. Loveunselfishly seeks the highest good for the other person. Lastly,infatuation is weakened by time and separation where real love isstrengthened by time and separation. This does not mean that there willbe no pain in separation. On the contrary, there is great pain inseparation if you are truly in love.
Love
Now you know what is infatuation, we will go on to discuss about the details of a true love.
Love is patient. The word translated "patient" means to waitpatiently for the fulfillment of expectations. When you have difficultydating this girl and she does not want to come out, if you truly loveher, you will not complain and blame her, you must look at thesituation from her point of view - maybe she is having some problemswhich prevented her from coming out. You must react to it with patienceand understanding. Next, have you ever met someone you liked so muchthat you wanted to push the relationship and make it progress faster?Sure you have! Love, however, is willing to give a relationship time togrow at a natural pace. It does not push but is willing to wait for therelationship to grow at a rate that is satisfactory to both parties.Love is Kind. Love seeks to encourage and build up others. It respectsthe feelings and emotions of others.. It finds its greatestsatisfaction in making others happy.
You can do the following:
1.
2. Give one another things such as gifts and encouragement cards.
3. Compliment one another. Magnify the other party's strength.
4. Listen to one another. Pay close attention to what each of you has to say and make each other feel that what each says is important.
5. Treat one another special in public. Compliment and encourage one another sincerely in the presence of others.
6.
Love is Not Jealous
Jealousy usually indicates aninsecure and immature heart. Love wants the best for others, butjealousy is possessive. Jealous is reflected in the childish statement,"If he is going to talk to her, then he can just forget about me!"Often, one person wants to totally possess the other and to restricther relationships with others.
Love is Not Brag
Love is not a windbag and is notanxious to impress. Often a guy will brag to a girl, trying to impressher so that she will like him. A truly great person, however, does notneed to exalt himself! Others will exalt him.
Love is Not Arrogant
Love is not conceited,boastful, cocky, or stuck-up. Love, instead, is humble and has aservant attitude. Sometimes, a guy may come across to a girl with an "Ican take you or leave you" attitude. His demeanour implies, "You oughtto be thankful that somebody as neat as me is dating you." Of course,this is not love.
Love always covers
This word cover means to passover in silence, to keep confidential. Love is patient with the faultsof others. It doesn't criticize and broadcast to the world the faults ofothers. Love is there even when it knows the other is not perfect.
Love always Perseveres
Love always stands itsground and holds out. It will outlast anything. It will even love inthe face of unreturned love.Real love will last though all sorts oftrials, tribulations and stresses.
Love is Not Provoked
This means that love has along fuse. It does not become irritated and angry. It is not easilyoffended. Love does not seek its own This is the heart of love. Love isother-centered rather than self-centered. Love says, "I love you, I wantto give to you." Selfishness says, "I love you, I want you!"
Love does not act unbecomingly
This means that lovedoes not behave disgracefully, dishourable or indecently. It does notembarrass others by its action. It is characterized by tact andsensitivity. This also means that love should have good manners. Besure to do little things like opening doors for your girl, or offeringher your arm when you walk together.
Love is forgiving
Lastly, this is a MUST for asuccessful love story. If a guy is not willing to forgive and forgetwhen his girlfriend is one hour late, he is not exhibiting love. Lovedoesn't hold grudges when it has been wronged. It doesn't remainresentful. Remember this: Love forgets past failures and sins.
Infatuation
Infatuation is a feeling; real love involves a commitment also.Infatuation is just love of emotion. Real love, though, is love ofdevotion. Only the emotions are affected in infatuation, but in reallove both the emotions and the will are involved. Next, a person "fallinto" infatuation, but "grows into" real love. Guys, have you ever seena girl who was so beautiful that you thought you'd faint? This isinfatuation! It is based totally on physical attraction; often youdon't know much in-depth about the person you so-called love. Thus,infatuation is mostly biological. Also remember, never tell a girl youlove her, unless you are willing to marry her.
Then, infatuation is basically selfish where real love is basicallyselfless . Infatuation is more interested in satisfying yourself andthe "feeling" than it is in the other person. Real love is primarilyinterested in the other person. It seeks to give instead of get.. Loveunselfishly seeks the highest good for the other person. Lastly,infatuation is weakened by time and separation where real love isstrengthened by time and separation. This does not mean that there willbe no pain in separation. On the contrary, there is great pain inseparation if you are truly in love.
Love
Now you know what is infatuation, we will go on to discuss about the details of a true love.
Love is patient. The word translated "patient" means to waitpatiently for the fulfillment of expectations. When you have difficultydating this girl and she does not want to come out, if you truly loveher, you will not complain and blame her, you must look at thesituation from her point of view - maybe she is having some problemswhich prevented her from coming out. You must react to it with patienceand understanding. Next, have you ever met someone you liked so muchthat you wanted to push the relationship and make it progress faster?Sure you have! Love, however, is willing to give a relationship time togrow at a natural pace. It does not push but is willing to wait for therelationship to grow at a rate that is satisfactory to both parties.Love is Kind. Love seeks to encourage and build up others. It respectsthe feelings and emotions of others.. It finds its greatestsatisfaction in making others happy.
You can do the following:
1.
2. Give one another things such as gifts and encouragement cards.
3. Compliment one another. Magnify the other party's strength.
4. Listen to one another. Pay close attention to what each of you has to say and make each other feel that what each says is important.
5. Treat one another special in public. Compliment and encourage one another sincerely in the presence of others.
6.
Love is Not Jealous
Jealousy usually indicates aninsecure and immature heart. Love wants the best for others, butjealousy is possessive. Jealous is reflected in the childish statement,"If he is going to talk to her, then he can just forget about me!"Often, one person wants to totally possess the other and to restricther relationships with others.
Love is Not Brag
Love is not a windbag and is notanxious to impress. Often a guy will brag to a girl, trying to impressher so that she will like him. A truly great person, however, does notneed to exalt himself! Others will exalt him.
Love is Not Arrogant
Love is not conceited,boastful, cocky, or stuck-up. Love, instead, is humble and has aservant attitude. Sometimes, a guy may come across to a girl with an "Ican take you or leave you" attitude. His demeanour implies, "You oughtto be thankful that somebody as neat as me is dating you." Of course,this is not love.
Love always covers
This word cover means to passover in silence, to keep confidential. Love is patient with the faultsof others. It doesn't criticize and broadcast to the world the faults ofothers. Love is there even when it knows the other is not perfect.
Love always Perseveres
Love always stands itsground and holds out. It will outlast anything. It will even love inthe face of unreturned love.Real love will last though all sorts oftrials, tribulations and stresses.
Love is Not Provoked
This means that love has along fuse. It does not become irritated and angry. It is not easilyoffended. Love does not seek its own This is the heart of love. Love isother-centered rather than self-centered. Love says, "I love you, I wantto give to you." Selfishness says, "I love you, I want you!"
Love does not act unbecomingly
This means that lovedoes not behave disgracefully, dishourable or indecently. It does notembarrass others by its action. It is characterized by tact andsensitivity. This also means that love should have good manners. Besure to do little things like opening doors for your girl, or offeringher your arm when you walk together.
Love is forgiving
Lastly, this is a MUST for asuccessful love story. If a guy is not willing to forgive and forgetwhen his girlfriend is one hour late, he is not exhibiting love. Lovedoesn't hold grudges when it has been wronged. It doesn't remainresentful. Remember this: Love forgets past failures and sins.
हाउ तो क्नोव इफ यू अरे इन लव?
What, then, is this elusive thing called love that everyone sodesperately needs? Sometimes, we sort of like this girl because she isbeautiful ? Or the girl likes him because he is handsome? But this kindof "Cinderella Syndrome" when the girl is waiting on her PrinceCharming, is not real love. It is better known as "infatuation", andthere is a vast difference between it and real love. Here, we help youto differentiate and find out if you are really in love and not justinfatuation.
Infatuation
Infatuation is a feeling; real love involves a commitment also.Infatuation is just love of emotion. Real love, though, is love ofdevotion. Only the emotions are affected in infatuation, but in reallove both the emotions and the will are involved. Next, a person "fallinto" infatuation, but "grows into" real love. Guys, have you ever seena girl who was so beautiful that you thought you'd faint? This isinfatuation! It is based totally on physical attraction; often youdon't know much in-depth about the person you so-called love. Thus,infatuation is mostly biological. Also remember, never tell a girl youlove her, unless you are willing to marry her.
Then, infatuation is basically selfish where real love is basicallyselfless . Infatuation is more interested in satisfying yourself andthe "feeling" than it is in the other person. Real love is primarilyinterested in the other person. It seeks to give instead of get.. Loveunselfishly seeks the highest good for the other person. Lastly,infatuation is weakened by time and separation where real love isstrengthened by time and separation. This does not mean that there willbe no pain in separation. On the contrary, there is great pain inseparation if you are truly in love.
Love
Now you know what is infatuation, we will go on to discuss about the details of a true love.
Love is patient. The word translated "patient" means to waitpatiently for the fulfillment of expectations. When you have difficultydating this girl and she does not want to come out, if you truly loveher, you will not complain and blame her, you must look at thesituation from her point of view - maybe she is having some problemswhich prevented her from coming out. You must react to it with patienceand understanding. Next, have you ever met someone you liked so muchthat you wanted to push the relationship and make it progress faster?Sure you have! Love, however, is willing to give a relationship time togrow at a natural pace. It does not push but is willing to wait for therelationship to grow at a rate that is satisfactory to both parties.Love is Kind. Love seeks to encourage and build up others. It respectsthe feelings and emotions of others.. It finds its greatestsatisfaction in making others happy.
You can do the following:
1.
2. Give one another things such as gifts and encouragement cards.
3. Compliment one another. Magnify the other party's strength.
4. Listen to one another. Pay close attention to what each of you has to say and make each other feel that what each says is important.
5. Treat one another special in public. Compliment and encourage one another sincerely in the presence of others.
6.
Love is Not Jealous
Jealousy usually indicates aninsecure and immature heart. Love wants the best for others, butjealousy is possessive. Jealous is reflected in the childish statement,"If he is going to talk to her, then he can just forget about me!"Often, one person wants to totally possess the other and to restricther relationships with others.
Love is Not Brag
Love is not a windbag and is notanxious to impress. Often a guy will brag to a girl, trying to impressher so that she will like him. A truly great person, however, does notneed to exalt himself! Others will exalt him.
Love is Not Arrogant
Love is not conceited,boastful, cocky, or stuck-up. Love, instead, is humble and has aservant attitude. Sometimes, a guy may come across to a girl with an "Ican take you or leave you" attitude. His demeanour implies, "You oughtto be thankful that somebody as neat as me is dating you." Of course,this is not love.
Love always covers
This word cover means to passover in silence, to keep confidential. Love is patient with the faultsof others. It doesn't criticize and broadcast to the world the faults ofothers. Love is there even when it knows the other is not perfect.
Love always Perseveres
Love always stands itsground and holds out. It will outlast anything. It will even love inthe face of unreturned love.Real love will last though all sorts oftrials, tribulations and stresses.
Love is Not Provoked
This means that love has along fuse. It does not become irritated and angry. It is not easilyoffended. Love does not seek its own This is the heart of love. Love isother-centered rather than self-centered. Love says, "I love you, I wantto give to you." Selfishness says, "I love you, I want you!"
Love does not act unbecomingly
This means that lovedoes not behave disgracefully, dishourable or indecently. It does notembarrass others by its action. It is characterized by tact andsensitivity. This also means that love should have good manners. Besure to do little things like opening doors for your girl, or offeringher your arm when you walk together.
Love is forgiving
Lastly, this is a MUST for asuccessful love story. If a guy is not willing to forgive and forgetwhen his girlfriend is one hour late, he is not exhibiting love. Lovedoesn't hold grudges when it has been wronged. It doesn't remainresentful. Remember this: Love forgets past failures and sins.
Infatuation
Infatuation is a feeling; real love involves a commitment also.Infatuation is just love of emotion. Real love, though, is love ofdevotion. Only the emotions are affected in infatuation, but in reallove both the emotions and the will are involved. Next, a person "fallinto" infatuation, but "grows into" real love. Guys, have you ever seena girl who was so beautiful that you thought you'd faint? This isinfatuation! It is based totally on physical attraction; often youdon't know much in-depth about the person you so-called love. Thus,infatuation is mostly biological. Also remember, never tell a girl youlove her, unless you are willing to marry her.
Then, infatuation is basically selfish where real love is basicallyselfless . Infatuation is more interested in satisfying yourself andthe "feeling" than it is in the other person. Real love is primarilyinterested in the other person. It seeks to give instead of get.. Loveunselfishly seeks the highest good for the other person. Lastly,infatuation is weakened by time and separation where real love isstrengthened by time and separation. This does not mean that there willbe no pain in separation. On the contrary, there is great pain inseparation if you are truly in love.
Love
Now you know what is infatuation, we will go on to discuss about the details of a true love.
Love is patient. The word translated "patient" means to waitpatiently for the fulfillment of expectations. When you have difficultydating this girl and she does not want to come out, if you truly loveher, you will not complain and blame her, you must look at thesituation from her point of view - maybe she is having some problemswhich prevented her from coming out. You must react to it with patienceand understanding. Next, have you ever met someone you liked so muchthat you wanted to push the relationship and make it progress faster?Sure you have! Love, however, is willing to give a relationship time togrow at a natural pace. It does not push but is willing to wait for therelationship to grow at a rate that is satisfactory to both parties.Love is Kind. Love seeks to encourage and build up others. It respectsthe feelings and emotions of others.. It finds its greatestsatisfaction in making others happy.
You can do the following:
1.
2. Give one another things such as gifts and encouragement cards.
3. Compliment one another. Magnify the other party's strength.
4. Listen to one another. Pay close attention to what each of you has to say and make each other feel that what each says is important.
5. Treat one another special in public. Compliment and encourage one another sincerely in the presence of others.
6.
Love is Not Jealous
Jealousy usually indicates aninsecure and immature heart. Love wants the best for others, butjealousy is possessive. Jealous is reflected in the childish statement,"If he is going to talk to her, then he can just forget about me!"Often, one person wants to totally possess the other and to restricther relationships with others.
Love is Not Brag
Love is not a windbag and is notanxious to impress. Often a guy will brag to a girl, trying to impressher so that she will like him. A truly great person, however, does notneed to exalt himself! Others will exalt him.
Love is Not Arrogant
Love is not conceited,boastful, cocky, or stuck-up. Love, instead, is humble and has aservant attitude. Sometimes, a guy may come across to a girl with an "Ican take you or leave you" attitude. His demeanour implies, "You oughtto be thankful that somebody as neat as me is dating you." Of course,this is not love.
Love always covers
This word cover means to passover in silence, to keep confidential. Love is patient with the faultsof others. It doesn't criticize and broadcast to the world the faults ofothers. Love is there even when it knows the other is not perfect.
Love always Perseveres
Love always stands itsground and holds out. It will outlast anything. It will even love inthe face of unreturned love.Real love will last though all sorts oftrials, tribulations and stresses.
Love is Not Provoked
This means that love has along fuse. It does not become irritated and angry. It is not easilyoffended. Love does not seek its own This is the heart of love. Love isother-centered rather than self-centered. Love says, "I love you, I wantto give to you." Selfishness says, "I love you, I want you!"
Love does not act unbecomingly
This means that lovedoes not behave disgracefully, dishourable or indecently. It does notembarrass others by its action. It is characterized by tact andsensitivity. This also means that love should have good manners. Besure to do little things like opening doors for your girl, or offeringher your arm when you walk together.
Love is forgiving
Lastly, this is a MUST for asuccessful love story. If a guy is not willing to forgive and forgetwhen his girlfriend is one hour late, he is not exhibiting love. Lovedoesn't hold grudges when it has been wronged. It doesn't remainresentful. Remember this: Love forgets past failures and sins.
लव someone
If you Love someone because you think he or she is gorgeous....
then it's not love: It's - "Infatuation" -
If you love someone because you think you should not leave him or her because other think you shouldnot....
then it's not love: It's - "Compromise" -
If you love someone beacuse you think you cannot live without his or her touch....
then it's not love: It's - "Lust" -
If you love someone because you have been kissed by him or her...
then it's not love: It's - "Inferiority Complex" -
If you love someone because you think if you leave it will hurt his or her feelings...
then it's not love: It's - "Charity" -
If you love someone because you share everything with him or her....
then it's not love: It's - "Friendship" -
But if you feel pain of the other person more than him or her even when he is stable and you cry for him or her...
that's - "LOVE" -
If you are attracted to a person and stay with him or her for ever without any regrets...
that's - "LOVE" -
If you let him go knowing that he or she has to go but he or she doen't want to...
that's - "LOVE"
then it's not love: It's - "Infatuation" -
If you love someone because you think you should not leave him or her because other think you shouldnot....
then it's not love: It's - "Compromise" -
If you love someone beacuse you think you cannot live without his or her touch....
then it's not love: It's - "Lust" -
If you love someone because you have been kissed by him or her...
then it's not love: It's - "Inferiority Complex" -
If you love someone because you think if you leave it will hurt his or her feelings...
then it's not love: It's - "Charity" -
If you love someone because you share everything with him or her....
then it's not love: It's - "Friendship" -
But if you feel pain of the other person more than him or her even when he is stable and you cry for him or her...
that's - "LOVE" -
If you are attracted to a person and stay with him or her for ever without any regrets...
that's - "LOVE" -
If you let him go knowing that he or she has to go but he or she doen't want to...
that's - "LOVE"
लव...
Love is the word that makes one go into dreams of bliss and the word that can take one into pain. It all depends, how your love turned out. If you were stabbed in the back, pain will be the result and if you got loyalty, it will be pleasure. When one looks at the scenes of destruction of one's love, when one revisits the places where love had blossomed, below the flowering trees, one goes in to the memories of the lost love. It hurts and it hurts very badly. Similarly the love that enriches us can be invaluable. It gives a new breath, a new life. Love can give life and when lost, life may be lost. Call it addiction to love or whatever, love is a feeling that cannot be described in words. it has to be felt.
We hear about many break-ups and separations. What happened to the love that brought the couple together in the beginning? How can ex lovers talk of revenge? In love, there is no revenge. If your beloved stabs you in the back, you will not ask for revenge, because you loved and you still love. As I have yet to talk to someone who stabbed the beloved, I don't know about his or her thinking, but it must be that of - how could I do this? Or may be they are so evil that they applaud themselves for their backstabbing!
Love is sublime. Love gives power. Love gives determination. In love, many lovers do what they could never dream of. Empires have been sacrificed for love. Battles have been fought for love. Love has ruled mankind since ages. Those who experience love are truly lucky.
We hear about many break-ups and separations. What happened to the love that brought the couple together in the beginning? How can ex lovers talk of revenge? In love, there is no revenge. If your beloved stabs you in the back, you will not ask for revenge, because you loved and you still love. As I have yet to talk to someone who stabbed the beloved, I don't know about his or her thinking, but it must be that of - how could I do this? Or may be they are so evil that they applaud themselves for their backstabbing!
Love is sublime. Love gives power. Love gives determination. In love, many lovers do what they could never dream of. Empires have been sacrificed for love. Battles have been fought for love. Love has ruled mankind since ages. Those who experience love are truly lucky.
तवो choices
What would you do?....you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same choice?
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: "When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe, that when a child like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child."
Then he told the following story:
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, "Do you think they'll let me play?" Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.
Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, "We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning."
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game.
Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!" Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!" Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball ... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home.
All were screaming, "Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay"
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, "Run to third! Shay, run to third!"
As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, "Shay, run home! Run home!" Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.
"That day", said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, "the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world".
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: "When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe, that when a child like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child."
Then he told the following story:
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, "Do you think they'll let me play?" Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.
Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, "We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning."
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game.
Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!" Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!" Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball ... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home.
All were screaming, "Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay"
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, "Run to third! Shay, run to third!"
As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, "Shay, run home! Run home!" Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.
"That day", said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, "the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world".
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
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