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MAHABHARAT

"What said about Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha in this work in detail are not available in other works. What is not said in other works is also said in this book."

Mahabharat literally means `the great story of Bharat dynasty`. It is a major part of the culture of Hinduism. This epic is part of the Hindu itih?sa or history and thus forms an important part of Hindu mythology. It has been believed by historians that Mahabharata is just a fictitious fable narrated by the great Sage Ved Vyas. However various noted scholars are of the conclusion that the Great Indian Epic is a detailed account of an event that occurred in the past. The Mahabharat is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, besides Ramayana.

Mahabharat is the heritage of the country India. In addition to that Mahabharata also mentions all four kinds of Purushartha to be achieved by every man. This Great Indian Epic describes about Politics (Artha sastra), Erotics (Kamasastra), Virtues (Dharmasastra) by the great sage Vyasa. Added to it Mahabharat is a compilation of stories about the ancestors of Pandavas and many kings like Yayathi, conflict of Devas and Asuras, Story of Garuda. Furthermore, Mahabharata is considered to be the source for the development of Sanskrit Literature. This Great Indian Epic gains prominence as a literary work. The Mahabharata is one of the longest epic in the world with more than 74000 verses, long prose and about 1.8 million words in total. Karma and Dharma play an integral role in the Mahabharata. It explains the Hindu philosophy at length.

The essential part of the Mahabharata is the innermost narrative of the story of two sets of paternal cousins, the five sons of the deceased king Pandu and the hundred sons of blind King Dhritarashtra. It is an interesting story of sibling rivalry, diplomatic maneuvering and shifting of human values concluding to a confrontation at the battle of Kurukshetra. Mahabharat is also considered to be a tale of tragic war which was odd and claimed brothers against brothers, sons against fathers and students against teachers. It is the description of exceptional characters, complex set of interwoven relationships and dramatization. It is a historical saga that marks the end of an era dvapar Yuga wherein characters lived up to morals, values and principles to the beginning of an era called the Kali Yuga, which is believed to the era of selfishness, deceit and immorality.

The Historical context of Mahabharata reveals that according to Hindu mythology it is believed that Mahabharata was written by Ved Vyasa. The origin of the Great Indian Epic dates back to the late Vedic period and it probably reached its final form in the early Gupta period. However the first section of the Mahabharata states that it was Ganesha who on behalf of Vyasa wrote down the text when Vyasa dictated it. Ganesha is said to have written it only on one condition that Vyasa would never pause in his recitation.

The epic is a story interwoven within a story structure. It is employed that it is recited to the King Janamejaya who is the great-grandson of Arjuna, by Vaisampayana, a disciple of Vyasa. The recitation of Vaisampayana to Janamejaya is then recited again by a professional story teller named Ugrasrava Sauti, many years later, to a gathering of sages. A copper-plate inscription of the Maharaja Sharvanatha 533-534 from Khoh, Madhya Pradesh illustrates the Mahabharata as a collection of 100,000 verses, it was known from this evidence, that it is likely there are about 18 books whose anthology took place in the first century. Most parvas are named after one of their constituent sub-parvas. The Harivamsa was considered an appendix (khila) to the Mahabharata.

The 18 Parvas of Mahabharat include `Adi Parva` or the `Book of the Beginning` describing the origin of the Great Indian Epic. `Sabha Parva` or the `Book of the Assembly Hall` is the second parva among the 18 parvas. It introduces Maya Danava and narrates the erecting a palace and court (sabha), at Indraprastha. The third chapter is the Vana Parva or Aranyaka-parva which is the `Book of the Forest` and mentions about Pandavas` life wile in exile. Virata Parva is the Book of Virata, narrating the year in incognito spent at the court of Virata. Udyoga Parva or the Book of the Effort describes the preparations for war by the karauvas and the pandavas. Bhishma Parva is the Book of Bhishma. Drona Parva or the Book of Drona speaks about the great battle with Drona as commander. Karna Parva is the Book of Karna describing Karna. Shalya Parva is the Book of Shalya dealing with the last day of the battle. Sauptika Parva is the Book of the Sleeping Warriors. Stri-parva is the Book of the Women explaining thir plight after the Kurukshetra war. Shanti-parva is the Book of Peace while Anushasana-parva is the Book of the Instructions laid down by Bhisma. Ashvamedhika-parva describes about the Horse Sacrifice conducted by Yudhishtira. Ashramavasika-parva or the Book of the Hermitage, Mausala-parva or the Book of the Clubs, Mahaprasthanika-parva or the Book of the Great Journey and the Svargarohana-parva respectively explains the final and eventual end of the Kauravas, Pandavas and Yadava and marked the end of an era.

A timeless creation, Mahabharat also sets up to learn much about the Older Generations of Mahabharat. It is described in the Mahabharat that Shantanu was the ancestor of the Pandavas and Kauravas. The two sons of Shantanu, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya ruled the Kingdom of Hastinapur. Vichitravirya was survived by Pandu and Dhritarashtra. Bhisma, commonly known as Devabrata, the great grandfather of principle warriors was also among the influencing ancestors of the Mahabharata.

Pandavas of Mahabharata are prominent characters of the Great Indian Epic. Pandu had five successors from his two queens Kunti and Madri. However, Pandu was cursed of not begetting heirs. Kunti was blessed to so that she can receive children from the gods. Thus The Dharma, Vayu, and Indra fathered three sons Yudhishtira, Bhima, and Arjuna respectively and the twins Nakula and Sahadeva were begetted by the Ashwini twins. Kunti shared her boon with the younger queen Madri. The five brothers are referred to as the Pandava. Every single incident of Mahabharata revealed about the greatness and truthfulness of the Pandavas. They mastered with certain skills which essentially were their inborn qualities Arjuna - unparalleled archer of that time, Yudhisthir - an icon of truth, Bhima- possessor of super human strength, Nakul - was an accomplished swordsman and Sahadeva- is heroic, intelligent and wise.

The Kauravas of Mahabharat are descendants from Kuru, a legendary king of north India. Dhritarashtra the blind heir of Vichitravirya fathered by Vyasa married Gandhari, Gandhari was blessed for hundred sons by sage Vyasa. However, only two brothers Duryodhan and Dushasana find prominance in the Great Indian Epic. Duryodhan was possessor of unending ambitions and main cause of the carnage in Kurukshetra. The rivalry and enmity between them and the Pandava brothers, from their youth and into manhood leads to the Kurukshetra war. The Kauravas represented evil forces and thus encountered the doom for their sins.

The Pandavas were exiled to forest by the Kauravas for fourteen years. After their return, Pandavas demanded for their share as they had already fulfilled the condition. Yet, this claim was not accepted by the Kauravas and the rivalry culminated to the great Battle at Kurukshetra. Both the sides called upon vast armies. This eighteen day long battle announced a momentous episode in the Great Indian Epic. After the eighteen day battle the survivors were Pandavas, Satyaki, Ashwathama and Lord Krishna. Pandavas ruled the kingdom for sometime and then decided to renounce everything. They retired to the Himalaya and climbed towards the heaven in their bodily form. The end of Pandavas forms one of the main themes of the Mahabharata and thus a great legend is concluded.

Mahabharata is a masterpiece in many ways as it includes larger than life characters such as Lord Krishna, Bhisma, Arjuna, Karna , Yudhisthir, Duryodhan, Dronacharya. Every single incident of Mahabharata is full of twists and turns moreover containing the song of the supreme, the Bhagavad-Gita. It can thus put forth that Mahabharata the basis of cultural consciousness that symbolize Hinduism. The Mahabharata ends with the Pandavas destination to heaven and marks the beginning of the Hindu age of Kali (Kali Yuga), the fourth and final age of mankind, where the great values and noble ideas have been crumbled, and man is heading towards the complete dissolution of right action, morality and virtue. In addition to that the Mahabharat, the Great Indian Epic can be used to traced the spread and development of Vaishnavite thought in Hinduism.

Jai Shri Radhe Krishan

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Hanumaan Chalisa

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari,

Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari

With the dust of Guru's Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then

narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu

dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life.

Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar,
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar
Knowing myself to be ignorent, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O

Lord! kindly Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my

miseries and blemishes.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar
Jai Kipis Tihun Lok Ujgaar

Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of

monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa,
Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa.

You, the Divine messager of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also

known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind - Pavanputra.

Mahebeer Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.

Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You are the

dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom.

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa,
Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Shri Hanumanji's physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing

'Kundals' ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birjai,
Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage.

Shri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner

with sacred thread across his shoulder.

Shankar Suvna Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of 'SHIVA' and you delight Shri Keshri.

Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire

world proptiates. You are adorable of all.

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur,
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

Oh! Shri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and

highly keen to do the work of Shri Ram,

Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia.

You are intensely greedy for listening to the naration of Lord Ram's lifestory and

revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri Lakshman.

Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhwana,
Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa

You appeared beofre Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you

assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.

He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lanka and performed all acts of Shri Ram.

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,

Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing 'Sanjivni herb' Shri Ram

took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahi.

Shri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanji's excellence and remarked, "you are as dear

to me as my own brother Bharat"

Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave,
Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave.

Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying:

"Let the thousand - tongued sheshnaag sing your glories"

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa

Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and

Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the

glories of Hanumanji exactly

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,
Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te

What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods

like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman's greatness in toto.

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha,
Ram Miali Rajpad Deenha

Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It were you who united

him with SHRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne.

Tumharo Mantro Bibhishan Maana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana.

By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all

over the universe.

Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu,
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu

Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering

it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen,
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen.

Carrying the Lord's ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no

wonder in that.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jeete,
Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te.

Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your grace.

Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare,

Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's mercy mansion or His

divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.

Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa.

By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under

your protection.

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei,
Tanau Lok Hank Te Kanpei

When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei,
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei.

Great Brave on. Hanumanji's name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits

away from his devotees.

Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera,
Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera

On reciting Hanumanji's holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire

pain disappears.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei,
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.

Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded

against their odds in life.

Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja,
Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja

Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as

the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave,
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave.

Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow

the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life.

Charo Juung Partap Tumhara,
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara.

Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the

four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos.

Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages

and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,
Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.

Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC

power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice.

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.

Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His Servant.

Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei.

Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.

Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becames free

from suffering of several lives.

Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai,
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.

After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of

him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai,
Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai

You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all happiness.

Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera,
Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera

Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from

those who remember you.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee

Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the

capacity of my supreme 'GURU' (teacher).

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi,
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.

One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily for one hundred

days becames free from the bondage of life and death and ejoys the highest

bliss at last.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa

As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are

sure to be benedicted

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera.

Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. "Oh my Lord! You enshrine within my heart.!

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.

O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of

blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita

Jai Shri Ram 

Rang de chunariya, rang de chunariya

Rang de chunariya, rang de chunariya






 Rang de chunariya, rang de chunariya


Shyam piya mori rang de chunariya

Lal na rangaoon hari no rangaoon


Apne hi rang me rang de chunariya


Bina rangaye mein to ghar nahin jaoongi


Biti jaaye sari umariya


Meera ke prabhu girdhar nagar


Jal se patla kaun hai,kaun bhoomi se bhari


Kaun agan se tej hai kaun kajal se kali


Jat se patla gyan hai, paap bhoomi se bhari


Krodh agan se tej hai aur kalank kajal se kali


Meera ke girdhar nagar


Prabhu charan mein,


hari charan mein


Shyaam charan mein, l


agi nazaria


Shyaam piya mori rang de chunariya

History of Holi

                
We all celebrate Holi but hardly anyone knows the reason behind its celebration and origin. Originally Holi is a Spring festival. It celebrates good harvests and fertility of the land. There are many legends and history associated with the origin of this spring festival. The most popular among these legends is the one about the story of Prahlad, the son of the evil King Hiranyakasipu and the devotee of lord Vishnu. He tried hard to kill him but every time Lord Vishnu saved him. One of the sisters of the king named Holika had a boon to remain unscathed by fire, so she followed her brother's wishes. However, with this sinful act against Lord Narayana's devotee, Holika's boon ended and she was burnt to ashes, while Prahlad came out safe. From that day onwards Holi is celebrated as the festival of the victory of good over evil. Even today, bonfires are lit on the night before Holi in memory of the event and burning of the evil Holika. It symbolizes the victory of Good over evil. Holi commemorates this event from mythology, and huge bonfires are burnt on the eve of Holi as its symbolic representation.







Holi also celebrates colors. It is called the festival of colors. Lord Krishna and Radha is associated with the celebration of colors. It is the immortal love of Krishna and Radha, which is associated with the celebration of colors in Holi. Holi is also called Vasant Utsav or the festival of spring. The day after burning the Holika people put the ashes from the fire as Vibhuti on their forehead often mixed with Chandan paste (Sandalwood paste). Around the same time of the year as Holi, Catholics also celebrate ash ceremony called, Ash Wednesday. It is believed that on the day Holika was burnt Lord Shiva opened his third eye and burnt Kaamdev (the God of Love) to ashes because once Kaamdev in his foolish pride aimed his love arrow at Lord Shiv who was in deep meditation. Sensing his presence Lord Shiv opened his third eye and burnt Kaamdev to ashes. Rati, Kaamdev's wife, beseeched Lord Shiv to take pity on her and restore her husband to life. Shiv relented and granted her the boon that she could see her husband but he would remain without a physical form. Hence, the songs sung during Holi tell the tale of Rati and her lamentations. These are the few legends, which tells us the origin of Holi festival and its celebration.