AWAKENINGS

Source: Various Sources In view of the Merry Christmas, Gandhi’s thoughts on Jesus would be relevant.   Lord Irwin asked Gandhi what he thought would solve the problems between Great Britain and India. Gandhi picked up a Bible and opened it to the fifth chapter of Matthew and said: "When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by Christ in this Sermon on the Mount , we shall have solved the problems not only of our countries but those of the whole world." “Enter through the narrow gate,” Jesus says at the end of the Sermon on the Mount. “For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” (Mt. 7:13-14). Gandhi summed it up this way: “There is no hope for the aching world except through the narrow and straight path of nonviolence.” “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter...

  1. Dharma Dhwaj (Dharma Flag) Hoisting Atop Ayodhya Ram Mandir on the 25 th  November 2025  Ayodhya Dhwajarohan:   PM Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat ceremonially hoisted the saffron flag on the Shikhar of the sacred Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of the temple’s construction.   UP Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath were also with them.   The Dharma Dhwaj bears sacred symbols — the radiant Sun, the sacred syllable “Om”, and the Kovidara  tree. The saffron flag — measuring 22 feet × 11 feet — was hoisted on a 42-foot flagpole rising from the temple spire, as part of the renovation and finalization process of the temple complex.  The flag was hoisted on 25 November 2025, coinciding with the observance of  Vivaha Panchami , a festival associated with the divine marriage of  Rama and Sita.   The main shikhara of the temple measures 161 feet in height, abo...

In this Sacred Month of Margashi,   Devotion and Divine are Blossoming with full force much to the delights of Devotees – Both Vaishnavites and Saivaites.   Margazhi is a deeply spiritual period dedicated to bhajans soaked in bhakti.   Often referred to as the "dawn season of the celestials," it is believed to be a time when the gods are most receptive to prayers.   In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna proclaims:  "Among the months, I am Margashirsha.“   This divine endorsement elevates the month to a period of supreme spiritual importance.   Conceptually, the one year for humans is considered equal to one day for the Devas (celestial beings). The six-month period of Uttarayana (mid-January to mid-July) is their day, and Dakshinayana (mid-July to mid-January) is their night. The month of Margazhi falls just before the start of their "day," corresponding to the Brahma Muhurtam—the pre-dawn hours occurring roughly between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. ...

Modi Mann Ki Baat ON 26 TH  OCTOBER 2025 1. On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel -  ( 31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) Sardar Patel ’ s towering personality encompassed many qualities. He was an exceptionally brilliant student. He excelled in his studies both in India and Britain. He was also one of the most successful lawyers of his time. He could have earned even more fame in the field of law, but, inspired by Gandhiji, he completely dedicated himself to the freedom movement. His contributions to numerous movements, from the 'Kheda Satyagraha' to the 'Borsad Satyagraha', are still remembered today. His tenure as the head of the Ahmedabad Municipality was also historic. He accorded top priority to cleanliness and good governance. We will all forever be indebted to him for his contributions as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Sardar Patel also laid a strong foundation for India's bureaucratic framework. He made unparalleled...

PREFACE: I had put a request before ChatGPT as under: “ TRUMP TRAILING AND TRUMPET FAILING:  Can you write an essay for the heading indicated here - trailing towards making America Problematic and Trump's ego of trumpeting even his failures as success - his trumpet already broken and became silent. Hints given.  Please elaborate. ChatGPT responded:  Certainly — here ’ s a full-length analytical and literary essay based on your powerful title and hints . The Editor. TRUMP TRAILING AND TRUMPET FAILING Trailing Towards Making America Problematic History often echoes with the sound of leaders who mistake noise for music, and applause for approval. Donald J. Trump, once the most commanding voice in American politics, seems now to be caught between the fading echoes of his own rhetoric and the harsh silence of lost credibility. His trumpet — once loud, defiant, and disruptive — is today cracked, torn, and losing its pitch. I. The Rise of the Trumpet   When...