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Arunodaya — Vairāgya & Niṣṭhā | Poem & Notes ENGHINDI व्याख्या भोर की ओर मैंने दृष्टि उठाई तो एक पतली चंद्रकला दिखाई दी। दूर पर्वतों ने जैसे माँ के मस्तक की रेखाएँ उकेर दी और उनकी स्नेही आँखों में परमानंद ठहरा हुआ है। वह त्रयोदशी का चंद्रमा माँ के ललाट पर जड़ी बिंदी-सा प्रतीत हुआ। तभी सुगंधित समीर के सम्मोहक स्पर्श ने मेरे हृदय में माँ की स्मृति जगा दी। जब मैंने तारों उस पार दृष्टि डाली, तो लगा — माँ के घुँघराले,…

From Jalaluddin to Rumi — Story & Reflections English हिन्दी From Jalaluddin to Rumi — Transformation His name — in childhood — was Mohammad Jalaluddin. Later in life, two things joined his name: “Maulana” on one side and “Rumi” on the other. So together he became Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi. He was born near a river in Afghanistan (in those days, before partition, it was part of undivided India). His father was a scholar — and those days, “scholar” didn’t mean some British degree-holder….

Story English हिन्दी Story कथा When a flame is about to extinguish, it emits a stronger flame and light. It suggests that when a potential epitome of love is about to leave the physical abode, it emanates itself to everyone to the fullest. Rabiya spoke very little, yet she had several enemies due to her fame. As her time of final demise was approaching, even the enemies renounced hatred and felt the love, which cleansed their minds. The final day arrived when she…

Story English हिन्दी Story कथा Rabiya grew older. Her followers requested that she accompany them for Hajj. In old times, people walked for five months to reach the site of Hajj. Hasan Basri told Rabiya about the five pillars of Islam. The first is ‘There is no God but Allah and Prophet Mohammed is the messenger’, second ‘Namaz’, third ‘Zakat’, viz charity, fourth is control of senses via practicing Roza, especially during Ramazan, and fifth is pilgrimage after all the responsibilities of a…

Story English हिन्दी Story कथा In her sixth decade, people began calling Rabiya “insane”. To teach a profound lesson, Allah enabled Rabiya to utilize mystical powers. One fine day, she flew in the air with a torch of fire and a bucket of water. Astounded, people shouted, “Rabiya! What happened? She has turned crazy.” Rabiya said, “People! I asserve to quench the blazing hell with water and set the cozy heaven ablaze.” The mob cried, “Descend! O mighty seer!” On listening to the…

Story English हिन्दी Story कथा One fine noon, Rabia Basri was resting in her hermitage. As a hermitage, it was open for all visitors. A passerby saw the glistening shawl covering Rabia. With a plan to slip off the shawl, he walked stealthily and pulled the cloth. The shawl blinded the thief. In awe, he dropped the cloth, thereby regaining his vision. He tried to slip away with the shawl several times, but lost sight on touching the shawl. Soon, he heard a…

दुर्गा, इच्छा और समर्पण — satsang notes हिंदी English अपनी आँखें बंद करो और खुद को देखो। सबसे पहले ऊपर से शुरू करते हुए अपने बाल देखो। फिर अपनी आँखों को देखो। जैसे कि किसी आईने में ख़ुद को देख रहे हो। अब अपनी नाक देखो। इसके बाद दोनों कानों को देखो और अब अपना अपना मुँह देखो। अब गिनो कि कितने छिद्र (खुलने के स्थान) हैं। दो आँखें, दो कानों के छिद्र, दो नाक के छिद्र और एक मुँह, कुल सात हो…

Guru Shishya Story हिन्दी English कहानी सुबह-सुबह एक शिष्य गुरुजी के पास आ धमका, अपनी पप्पिये जैसी शक्ल लेकर। उसने झुंझलाकर कहा – “गुरुजी, आज तो आपको मेरे सवालों का जवाब देना ही होगा! मेरी जमीन थी, खेती कर लेता, पैसे कमा लेता, आराम से जी लेता। लेकिन मैंने सब छोड़ दिया और आपके पास आ गया। कितनी किताबें पढ़ीं, साधना की, मंत्र जपे, सब कर लिया। फिर भी चैन नहीं है। सारा दिन अपने आप से लड़ता रहता हूं। अहंकार हिलता नहीं,…

One fine day, Lord Vishnu was enjoying the cosmic dance of his Isht, Lord Shiva. Seeing the dance, Lord Vishnu’s weight grew heavier, which made Adishesh, the magnanimous serpent, gasp for his life. As the dance ended, Lord Vishnu’s body became lighter. These subtle though significant changes mesmerized the Adishesh; he asked, “O Lord! How could a cosmic dance create changes in thy weight?” Lord Vishnu said, “The beats of the cosmic dance create vibrations within me.” Mesmerized by the answer, Adishesh said,…

After a surge of passion, Brahma Ji lost his fourth head, and hence the fourth Veda disappeared. Only three Vedas were supposed to guide mankind. In the same era, Rishi Atharva appeared and absorbed the essence of Brahma’s fourth head, thereby assimilating the fourth Veda. Rishi Atharva presented his plea to Shiva and said, “Venerable Lord! I have discovered the fourth Veda and wish to receive its validation from Thee. Kindly listen to its exposition.” Shiva smiled gently and remained silent. He decided…