(5.2.19) Phulera Dooj 2017

 Phulera Dooj 2017/ Phulera Doj 2017 / When is Phulera Duj in 2017 ?

When is Phulera Dooj / Phulera Doj in the year 2017
Phalgan Shukla Dwitiya (Tithi) is known as Phulera Dooj or Phulera Doj.
In year 2017, Phulera Dooj is on Tuesday,28.02.2017,  Shukla Paksh Dwitiya in the month of Phalgun Samwat 2073 .
The auspicious time on this day is as follows  ( the time is based on the S.T. of Jodhpur)-
Chaughadiya muhurat - 
Char Chaghadiya - From 09.58 a.m. to 11.24 a.m.
Labh + Amrit  Chaughadiya - From 11.24 a.m. to 02.16 p..m.
Abhijit muhurat - From 12.27 p.m.to 1.13 p.m.,
Shubh Chaughadiya - From 03.43 p.m. to 05.09 p.m.
Labh Chaughadiya - 08.08 p.m.  to 09.42 p.m.
Phulera dooj falls on Dwitiya tithi of shukla paksh in the month of Phalgun. In some parts of north India this day is considered very auspicious and is known as the aboojh muhurat. So if proper muhurat for marriage is not available, Phulera dooj is taken for the muhurat of marriage.( Although there is no mention of it being Aboojh Muhurat for marriage in astrological books, yet this day has become so popular that marriages are performed on Phulera Dooj.)
On this day in the Lord Krishna's temples in Vrindavan and Mathura some rituals also take place.
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"May this Phulera Dooj bring you peace and prosperity !"
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The other Posts you will like to read - (10.5.1) List of important Hindu festivals 

(7.1.5) Qualities of a Happy Life

  Qualities of a Happy Person
A happy person is not dependent on others. He does not work according to other's will.
His honesty is his guard and plain simple truth is his best skill and only guide.
He is the master of his passions and controls the feelings of love , hatred , anger and jealousy. He is not afraid of death.
He cares neither for the favour of the king , nor for the criticism of the common people.
A happy man keeps balanced mind. He is never jealous  of other people's progress nor is he ever happy at their down fall. 
He is not carried away by his own success nor does he regret his own ruin. He is unaffected by rumours, flatterers and foes.
He is man of  pure heart. He is open hearted and plain in his dealings. He understands that false praise is harmful.
He does not care for the rules of the government. He follows the rules of goodness and kindness.
A happy person is a God loving person. He prays to God day and night , for his divine mercy and not for any selfish motive or worldly achievement. He does not harm anybody .
He likes to spend his time in the company of a good friend or reading a good book.
His joys and actions are harmless.
He does not care for rise and fall in life. Success does not make him happy nor does failure discourage him.
( This article is based on the poem "Character of a Happy Life" composed by Sir Henry Wotton. )

(7.1.4) Risk

 (7.1.4) RISK

There is a risk every thing in life. If you laugh , people may call you foolish. If you weep , there may be a risk of  looking emotional. If you help others , there may be risk of being indulged i.e. people may think that there is the vested interest of the helper in his help.) If you express your feelings before others , there will be a risk of showing your real personality. If you tell people about your ideas and imaginations , they may call you inexperienced. It is also risky to love others because it is not certain that you will get love in return. Even living life is not free from risk because there too lies the risk of dying. If you hope  something , there will be a risk of despair i.e. there will be a risk of your being hopeless someday. If you try to do some thing , you fear , you may fail. Thus there is risk every where in life. But you can do nothing without taking  risk. A life without risk is the greatest danger in itself.

The person who risks nothing , can do nothing in life. He can have nothing. He becomes unimportant in the society. The person who does not take risk, can escape  from troubles and sorrows of life. But he can not learn anything. He can not feel anything new. He can not change himself or the world. He can not make progress in life. He can not love others. He can not even live his own life well because all things demand risk.

The immediate advantage of avoiding risk is that the person can avoid suffering and sorrow for a short time. But the person who risks nothing , does nothing , has nothing and becomes nothing. The person who takes risks , learns new things , gains new experience , changes his position, develops into an important person , lives life well and is able to face difficult  situations in life.

( This article is based on the poem "RISK" composed by Janet Rand )

(7.1.3) My Opinion about my Father

7.1.3 My Opinion about My Father
Please, share this experience with us :-
1.When I was three years old I thought , " My father is the bravest and the strongest person of the world.
2.When I was six years old I thought, " My father is not only the strongest person of the word but also the wisest and the most sensible person of the world.
3.When  I was nine years old I thought , " My father has the knowledge about each and every thing of the world."
4.When I was twelve years old I thought , "My father is wiser ( more sensible ) than me."
5.When I was fifteen years old I felt , " My father needs some more knowledge to keep pace with the world."
6. When I was twenty years old I felt , " My father does not belong to this world and he cannot go along with my way of thinking."
7.When I was twenty five years old I thought , " I should not take  his advice in any matter because he is in the habit of finding fault with every thing."
8.When I was thirty years old, I felt , " My father has become a bit sensible because of his copying me ( following me ) (he has copied me )
9. When I was thirty five years old , I felt ," In small matter he can be consulted with."
10.When I was forty years old , I felt , " In some necessary matters, My father's advice might be taken. "
11.When I was fifty years old , I decided , " I must not do any thing without consulting my father because now I have known it better that my father is the most sensible  person of the world. "
But before I could put my decision into action, my father  had left away this world for his heavenly abode and I had to remain deprived  of his advice and experience. 

(10.3.3) Dev Shayani Ekadashi 2017/ Hari Shayani Ekadashi 2017

Dev Shayani Ekadashi / Hari shayani Ekadashi 2017

When is Dev Shayani / Hari Shayani Ekadashi in 2017
Aashadh Shukla Ekadashi is known as Dev Shayani Ekadashi.
(For the date of falling Dev Shayani Ekadashi and other Ekadashis CLICK HERE)
Important things about Dev Shayani Ekadashi
According to the Purans Lord Vishnu sleeps on Sheshnag in the Kshir Sagar on Dev Shayani Ekadashi and wakes up after four months and goes back to Vaikunt on Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
This holy day is very important for the Hindus. On this day people worship the images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess  Laxmi , keep fast and spend the night singing and listening to the prayers , stotras and stories related to Lord Vishnu.
Chatur Maas ( the period of four months ) also begins from this day. During the period of Chatur Maas  people should listen or read the discourses on the life and teachings of Lord Vishnu. During the period of Chaturmas, the auspicious work like marriage etc. are not done.
Ekadashi Vrat -It is believed that keeping a fast on Dev Shayani Ekadashi is very pious. This vrat brings happiness and prosperity. The person who keeps this fast gets salvation. The person who observes this fast should :-
- get up early in the morning .
- take bath and offer prayers.
- perform a simple pooja at home, pray and meditate on Lord Vishnu. If possible , go to the near by temple of Vishnu and have Darshan of his image.
- Keep fast for 24 hours and after taking bath,  break the fast next day ( on Dwadashi.)
Prayer Mantras for Dev Shayani Ekadashi -
 Vishnu Sahastranam 
(or) Om Namo Narayan 
(or) Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevay 
(or) any Stotra related to Lord Vishnu
(or) prayer related to Lord Vishnu are considered very fruitful.
Other Posts you will like to read - 
(13.1.30) Dev Shayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha

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(13.1.30) Dev Shayani Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi

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(13.1.27) What is Chatur Maas

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(10.3.5) Dev Uthani Ekadashi  
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(10.3.31) Ekadashi and their names
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(10.3.33) Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi 
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(10.5.1) List of Hindu Festivals and Vrat and their their dates
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(10.1.4) Guru Purnima 2017/ Vyas Purnima 2017

Guru Purnima 2017/ Vyas Purnima 2017/ Why is Guru Purnima celebrated ?

When is Guru Purnima / Vyas Purnima in 2017
In the year 2017 Guru Purnima or Vyas Purnima is on  Sunday, 09 July 2017 .
Why is Guru Poornima celebrated
According to the Indian culture the spiritual teacher or Guru has been given a lot of importance and honour. In the past when the means and places of getting education were small in number, the students went to the Gurukul ( the Ashram of a guru) to get education of various kinds. The Guru tried his best to impart education to his disciples and the disciples also tried to grasp it in accordance with their ability. Guru's place in the society was very high. There are some Shlokas and Dohas in this regard-

1.Gururbrahma Gururvishnu, Gururdevo Meheshwarah: 

Gurursaakshaat Parbramh , Tasmai Shree Gurve Namah:

2. Guru Govind dou khade, kaakai lagun paay. 

Balihaaree Guru aapaki, Govind diyo bataay.Guru 

Important things about Guru Purnima or Vyas Purnlma
(1) Guru Purnima or Vyas Purnima is celebrated on Aashadh Shukla Purnima every year.
(2) On this day the disciples go to their teachers ( Gurus ) and offer them some money , clothes , fruits and get their blessings. 

(3) It is believed that Maharshi Ved Vyas the writer of many scriptures, was born on Aashadh Shukla Purnima. So this tithi is celebrated as the Guru Purnima or Vyas Purnima in the memory of his birth day. 

(4) The period of Chaturmaas ( four months) also begins on this day. In the past, the sages with their disciples , walked throughout the country and gave spiritual and religious discourses. They stayed at some place during the period of four months ( Chaturmaas).

(5) Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath on this day.So the Buddhists celebrate it in the honour of  Lord Buddha and the memory of this great event.

(10.1.3) Dhan Teras / Dhan Trayodashi 2016

Dhan Teras / Dhan Trayo dashi 2016

When is Dhan Teras / Dhan Trayodashi
In the year 2016 Dhan Teras is on Friday, 28.10.2016 Kartik Krishna Paksh Trayodashi , Samwat 2073.

Dhan Teras or  Dhan Trayodashi is the first day of the five day Dipawali festival. On this day Yamraj, the god of death ,Dhanvantri the physician of gods and Kuber the god of wealth are worshiped. Dhan Teras  is considered as auspicious Titithi (day) to buy new things, particularly the things made of gold or silver. 

The auspicious time on this day is as follows ( time is based on the S.T. of Jodhpur.) - 

Chaughadiya muhurat - 

Labh + Amrit chaughadiya -08:11 to 10:58 a..m.

Abhijit muhurat- 11.59 to 12.44 Noon
Shubh Chaughadiya - 12:22 to 13:45 hours.

Prodosh kal - 17:42 to 20.17 hours ( For Yam Deep Dan and Shree Pooja )

Other Related Posts :- 

(10.1.3). Dhan Teras 
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(13.1.38) Stories related t Dhan Teras
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(10.1.8) Narak Chaturdashi / Roop Chaturdshi 
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(5.2.5) Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
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(13.2.5) How to celebrate a safe Diwali / Precautions while bursting crackers
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(13.2.6) Diwali greetings & Diwali S M S
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(13.4.1) List of Lakshmi Puja Samagri
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9-1-2 Know What Doctors Write

Know What Doctors Write 

While writing the prescription slip, the doctor writes the name of the patient, the name of the illness, and the names of the medicines required. Besides these things, he writes some abbreviations. For a common man these are not easily understandable. Here under are given the abbreviations and what they indicate or stand for -
AC :   Before taking meals 
PC :   After taking meals 
OD :  once a day 
BD/BDS :   Twice a day 
TD/ TDS :  Thrice a day  
QD/QDS :   Four times a day 
SOS :   When needed 
G or GM :   Gram 
H :  hourly 
Ml : Millilitre
PO :   Through mouth 
Tab :   Tablet 
Cap :  Capsule 
Amp :  In the form of injection 
Ad Lib :  Take according to the need 
Gtt :   Drops 
Mg :   Milligram 

9-1-1 National Symbols of India

The following are the national symbols of India -
1. National emblem - 
- National emblem was adopted by the Govt. of India on 26 Jan. , 1950.
- It is a replica of the Lion Capital of Ashoka's pillar at Saarnath.
- It has three visible lions and the fourth lion is hidden from the view.
- The wheel ( Dharm chakara ) is in the center of the abacus.
-The abacus has the scluptures of an elephant, a horse, a bull and a lion. Below the abacus, the words " Satyameva Jayate " are inscribed. These words are taken from the Mundaka Upanishad. The meaning of these words is ' Truth alone triumphs '.
2. National Flag -
- The national flag of India was adopted by the constituent Assembly of India on 22 July, 1947. - It is of tricolor. It has a deep saffron color strip at the top, the white is in the middle and the dark green is at the bottom.
- All the three strips are in equal proportions. The width and length ratio of the flag is two to three.
- In the center of the white strip there is a wheel in navy blue color. It has 24 spokes.
3. National Anthem - 
' Jan - Gan - Man ' is the national anthem of India.
- It was composed by the great poet Rabindra Nath Tagore.
- It was adopted at the National Assembly of India on 24 Jan. 1950.
- It was first sung on 27 Dec. 1911 during the Indian National Congress session at calcutta ( Kolkata )
- The anthem has five stanzas. The first stanza has the full version of its.
- The playing time of the full version of the anthem is about 52 seconds.
- The short version of the anthem which consists of the first and the last lines, is also played on certain occasions.
- The playing time of short version is about 20 seconds.
4. National Song - 
- ' Vande Mataram ' is the national song of India.
- It was composed in Sanskrit by Bankim Chandra Chatterji.
- It was first sung at the 1896 session of Indian National Congress.
- It has equal status with Jan - Gan - Man.
- It was the source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom.
5. National Calendar - 
- The national calendar of India is based on Shaka Era.
- Its first month is Chaitra, which normally begins from 22 March and from 21 March in the Leap year.
- Its normal year is of 365 days.
- It was adopted as the national calendar on 22 March, 1957 along with the Gregorian Calendar.
6. National Flower - Lotus.
7. National Fruit - Mango.
8. National Tree - Banyan.
9. National Animal - Tiger.
10. National Bird - Peacock.
11. Nation River - Ganga.

7-2-12 Ethics (Teachings) in Rajasthani Literature

 Moral Teaching in Rajashhani Sahitya)

1. Sukh sampat ar audasaa, sab kaahoo ke hoya.
Gyaanee kaate gyaan soo, moorkh kaate roya.
Meaning - Sukh, sampatti aur bure din to samayaanusaar sabhee ke saamne aate rahate hain, parantu gyaanee vyakti bure dino ko gyaan se kaatataa hai, aur moorkh vyakti unhe ( bure din ko ) ro kar kaatataa hai.
2. Raam kahe Sugreeva ne, Lankaa ketee door.
Aalasiyan alghee ghanee, uddhyam haath hazoor.
Meaning - Bhagwan Raam ne Sugreeva se poochha, " Lankaa kitanee door hai ? ". Sugreeva ne uttar diyaa, " Aalasee vyakti ke liye vah bahut door hai, parntu uddhyamee vyakti ke liye maatra ek haath kee dooree par hee hai ". Arthat uddhyam ke bina kisee ko bhee safalataa nahin milatee hai.
3. Kahaan Lankaapati le gayo, kahaan Karan gayo khoy.
Jas - jeevan, apajas - maran, kar dekho sab koy.
Meaning - Lankaapati Ravan apane saath kyaa le gyaa aur mahaarathee Karan ne sansaar men kyaa kho diyaa ? Sone kee Lankaa kaa swaamee hote huye bhee Ravan ne apayash prapt kiyaa aur mahaarathee Karan ne sone kaa daan karke sansaar men yash praapt kiyaa. Koi bhee karake dekh le, yash aur apayash hee to jeevan aur mrityu hai.
4. Sat mat chhodo he naraa, sat chodyaan pat jaay.
Sat baandhee lichchhamee(लिच्छमी), pher milegee aay.
Meaning - Are, logon, satya, arthaat sanmaarg ko kabhee mat chhodo, ise choodne se pratishthaa samaapt ho jaatee hai. Yadi sanmaarg par dridh rahe to gai hui Lakshmi phir vaapas mil jaayegee.
5. Seel sareerah ambharan, sonon bhaarim ang.
Mukh mandan sachchau ( सच्चउ) vayan, vin tambolah rang.
Meaning - Seel hee vaastavik alankaar hai, sonaa to angon par padaa hua bhaar hai. Mukh kee shobhaa, satya vachan hai, na ki taambool se use ( mukh ko ) ranganaa.

12-3-1 How to Get Success

How to Get Success - 

Adopt the following steps to get success in your undertakings -

1. Decide or Fix the target clearly and have firm determination to achieve it. 

2.Have strong faith in you and your capabilities. 

3.Do continuous and balanced efforts so that no tension should affect your capacity adversely. 

4.Accept and face situations as they arise. 

5.Hard work , unshakable self confidence and determination make the goal attainable. 

6.Always bear in mind the great maxim , "We are the makers of our destiny.

7. Have patience.

Success -

"He has achieved success who has lived well , laughed often and loved much ; who has gained the respect of intelligent men, the trust of pure women and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it; who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it ;who has looked for the best in others and given them the best he had ;whose life is an inspiration ;whose memory is a benediction. " 

( Bessie A. Stanley) 

Quotations about Success :-

1. It is possible to fail in many ways , while to succeed is possible only in one way.

( Aristotle)

2. Success is a matter of luck. Ask any failure. 

(Earl Wilson)

3. Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you have not planted. 

( David Bly)

4. You can't cross a sea by merely staring into the water. 

(Rabindranath Tagore)

5. You can never achieve success unless you like what are you doing. 

(Dale Carnegie)

6. The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
(Vince Lombardi)

7.  In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater      than your fear of failure.

( Bill Cosby) 

13-2-4 Small Things with a Big Difference

1. Two persons = six persons.

When two persons meet, then in fact six persons meet - the two persons what they think of themselves, the two persons about whom the other persons think and the two persons what they are. ( William James )

2. We get back the same what we give others.

Once I asked a sinner, " You commit a lot of sins. Do you know the result they bring to you ?"

The sinner replied, " The Ganga is a holy river. It washes away all the sins committed by everybody. I take a bath in the Ganga and all my sins are washed away."

Then I asked the river Ganga, " A lot of persons come and throw their sins in your water. What do you do with all the sins they throw into you ?"

The Ganga replied, " I take them with my currents and throw them into the sea. " 

I asked the sea, " What do you do with the sins that the Ganga brings to you ? "

The sea replied, " I turn them into vapour and then they become the part of clouds. "

I asked the clouds, " What do you do with the sins, the sea gives to you ? " 

The clouds replied, " In the form of rain we shower all the sins on their respective sinners.

3. Cheerfulness is better than grumbling -

There was once an engine driver who was a cheerful man. He always looked on the bright side of things, and was fond of telling people that there was sure to be some good in their misfortune, whether they could see it or not. One day his train ran into another and he was terribly injured. When he was taken to hospital it was found necessary to amputate one of the legs. A few days later a party of friends visited him, and one of his friends said, " I am afraid the poor fellow will have some difficulty in seeing the bright side of this affair". Hearing this, the engine driver smiled and said, " Not at all, I shall have only one boot to buy and clean in future ".  Cheerfulness is better than grumbling.  

7-2-11 What and When to Speak

What and When to Speak 

Through speaking we express our views and exchange our ideas with others. But it is also necessary to keep in mind that there must be proper time and proper things for speaking. There are some occasions when it is better not to speak and at some occasions it is necessary to speak otherwise our silence may create confusion. Here under are given some Dohes composed by some famous poets. These Dohes can be the guideline for what to speak and when to speak -
1. Ati kaa bhalaa na bolanaa, ati kee bhalee na choop.
Ati kaa bhalaa na barasanaa, ati kee bhalee na dhoop.
Meaning in English-. Every thing in excess is bad. Too much speaking and too much silence , both are not good. Similarly too much rain and too much dry season both are also not good. Thus every thing in excess is bad.
2. Bahut adhik jo bolate, sadaa haankate deeng.
Ve nar pashu saakaar hain, binaa poonchh aur seeng.
Meaning in English - The persons who speak too much , always boast. Such persons are just like animals without tail and horns.
3. Din dash aadar paay ke, kari le aapu bakhaan.
Jo lo kaag saraadh pakh, to lo to sammaan.
Meaning in English -  The crow gets respect during the Shraddh Paksh but when the Shraddh paksh is over , no one asks for him. In the same way some people get respect ( for some reason or the other ) for a short period and they themselves begin to say too much in their own praise, as a result they have to cut sorry figure.
4. Yaahee te yahe aadare, jagat maahan sab key.
Bole jabe bulaaiye, anbole chup hoy.
Meaning in English - ..The person must speak when he is asked to speak otherwise he must remain silent. The person who behaves like this , is respected among others.

5. Neekee te pheekee lage, bin ausar kee baat.
Jaise baranan yuddha men, ras singaar na suhaat.
Meaning in English - According to Vrinda one must not speak irrelevant things. The things may be good but  if it is said at the improper occasion , it would lose its impression and people would not like it. For example if a battle is going on and ( during that battle) some one speaks the thing related to Shringar Ras , nobody would like that thing. Even nobody would like to listen to  it.
6. Pheekee pe neekee lage, kahiye samay vichaari.
Man ke man harshit kare, jyon bibaah men gaaree.
Meaing in English -  If the improper ( unpleasant ) things are spoken at the right time, they are considered good and liked by all. For example , on the occasion of marriage the songs known as Gaalee, please every one and are considered good.

(13-1-5) Shraddh Paksh 2017 / Pitra Paksh Dates in 2017

Shraddh Paksh or Pitra Paksh -2017

 Shraddh Paksh is a period of sixteen days which begins on the Purnima Tithi of Bhadrapad and ends on the Amavasya Tithi of Aswin Month. According to the Hindu belief the dead ancestors who reside in the Pitra Lok, receive   donations , Pind dan and food etc. which the person gives them during shraddh paksh and their souls ( the ancestors' souls ) attain peace by the rituals done by their relatives during this period.
In the year 2016 , given below are the Shraddh Paksh dates -
> 05 Sept. -Purnima Shraddh
> 06 Sept.- Prtipada Shraddh
> 07 Sept. - Dwitiya Shraddh
> 08 Sept. - Tritiya Shraddh
> 09 Sept. - Chaturthi Shraddh
> 10 Sept. - Panchami Shraddh
> 11 Sept.  -Shashthi Shraddh
> 12 Sept.- Saptami Shraddh
> 13 Sept.- Ashthmi Shraddh
> 14 Sept.- Navami Shraddh
> 15 Sept.- Dashmi Shraddh
> 16 Sept.- Ekadashi Shraddh
> 17 Sept.- Dwadashi Shraddh
> 17 Sept.- Trayodashi Shraddh
> 18 Sept.- Chaturdashi Shraddh
> 19 Sept.- Amavasya Shraddh (or Sarva Pitra Shraddh) Snan,Dan,Tarpan
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(13.1.36) What is Shraddh
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(13.1.5) Shraddha Paksh / Pitra Paks
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(13.1.34) Tarpan / What is Tarpan
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(13.1.37) What is Panch Bali during Shraddh Paksh
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(6-2-9) Solar Eclipse in 2017 - 2018

Solar Eclipse in the year 2017 and 2018  - 

In the year 2017 the Sun eclipse is as follows -

(1) On Sunday, 26.12.2017 (the detail is given below)
(2) On Monday, 21.08.2017 (the detail is given below)
(1) In the year 2017 the Sun Eclipse will be on Sunday,26 Feb,2017,  Phalgun Krishn Paksh Amavsya 2073.
Moon sign - Kumbh
Grahan Sparsh 17:41
Kankan Akrati begins at 18:46
Grahan Madhya 20:23
Purnata Samapt 22:00
Grahan Moksh 23:05

Where is this eclipse visible:-

This Eclipse is not visible in India. So , Sutak , bathing , donations etc. will not be applicable.

This Eclipse is visible in Peru, Brazil,Bolviya, Peragoy, Arjantaina, Chili.

Prohibited activities during eclipse - According to the Hindu belief , eating , sleeping and entertaining are prohibited. But these prohibitions do not apply to the sick , the old and children.

What to be done during eclipse - The person should  have a bath and chant the Mantras of his choice or Guru Mantra or Gayatri Mantra.The chanting of these mantras give positive results and is considered to be more fruitful. After the eclipse,  donation should be given . It is considered very beneficial and brings good results.A
(2) In the year 2017 the Sun Eclipse is on Monday,21August 2017,  Bhadrapad Krishn Paksh Amavsya 2074.

Grahan Sparsh 21:17
Grahan Madhya 23:55
Grahan Moksh 26:34

Where is this eclipse visible:-

This Eclipse is not visible in India. So , Sutak , bathing , donations etc. will not be applicable.

This Eclipse is visible in South America, Pacific ocean, United States of America, South America, Atlantic ocean.
Prohibited activities during eclipse - According to the Hindu belief , eating , sleeping and entertaining are prohibited. But these prohibitions do not apply to the sick , the old and children.

What to be done during eclipse - The person should  have a bath and chant the Mantras of his choice or Guru Mantra or Gayatri Mantra.The chanting of these mantras give positive results and is considered to be more fruitful. After the eclipse,  donation should be given . It is considered very beneficial and brings good results.
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Sun Eclipse in 2018 / 2018 me Surya Grahan 
In the year 2018 the Sun eclipse is as follows -
(1) On Friday, 15.02.2018 (the detail is is given below)
(1) In the year 2018 the Sun Eclipse is on Thursday, 15 February 2018,  Phalgun  Krishn Paksh Amavsya 2074.
Grahan Sparsh 24:36

Grahan Madhya 26:22
Grahan Moksh 28:17

Where is this eclipse visible:-

This Eclipse is not visible in India. So , Sutak , bathing , donations etc. will not be applicable.

This Eclipse is visible in Antarctica, South America etc.
Prohibited activities during eclipse - According to the Hindu belief , eating , sleeping and entertaining are prohibited. But these prohibitions do not apply to the sick , the old and children.

What to be done during eclipse - The person should  have a bath and chant the Mantras of his choice or Guru Mantra or Gayatri Mantra.The chanting of these mantras give positive results and is considered to be more fruitful. After the eclipse,  donation should be given . It is considered very beneficial and brings good results.
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> In the year 2016 the Sun Eclipse will be on Wednesday, 09 March,2016, Phalgun Krishna Paksh Amavasya , Samwat 2072.

Grahan Sutak - The places where this Solar eclipse is visible in India, the sutak begins at 17:00 hours on Tuesday, 8 March, 2016.
At the remaining places of India where this Solar eclipse is not visible, sutak - vedh etc. are not applicable.
Eclipse begins at 04:50
Khagrass begins at 05:47
Grahan Madhya at 07:27
Khagrass Purna at 09:08
Eclipse ends at 10:05
Where is this Eclipse visible :-
1. In India this solar eclipse is not visible in Gujrat, Western Rajasthan, Western Punjab, Western Haryana, Western Jamu-Kashmir, Coastal area of Maharashtra.
But  in the other parts of India, this eclipse is visible..
2. In Rajasthan, this eclipse is visible in Bharatpur, Karoli, Hindon, Dholpur, Sawaimadhopur, Baran, Jhalawar.
In other parts of Rajasthan this eclipse is not visible.
3. This eclipse is visible in Australia, Japan, South Korea, Malashiya, Thailand, Singapur, China, Mamyar, Shri Lanka etc.
Its Khagras praroop is visible in Indonesia, Pacific ocean, Hind Mahasagar etc.

> In the year 2016 the Sun Eclipse will be on Thursday,01 September,2016,  Bhadrapad Krishn Paksh Amavsya 2073.
Moon sign - Singh
 Grahan Sparsh 14:43
Kankan Akrati begins at 12:49
Grahan Madhya 14:37
Purnata Samapt 16:24
Grahan Moksh 17:30

Where is this eclipse visible:-

This Eclipse is not visible in India. So , Sutak , bathing , donations etc. will not be applicable.

This Eclipse is visible in South Africa, South pole Madagascar, Yaman, and some prts of Saudi Arabia and Maleshiya

Related Post :- Lunar Eclipse

13-2-3 Slogans Behind the Trucks / Vehicles

1. Jagah milane par saaid dee jaayegee.

2. Dushmano ke dil kee dhadakan.

3. Jor kaa jhatakaa dheere se.

4. Maa kaa aasheervaad.

5. Baap kaa maal hai.

6. Paapaa jaldee ghar aajaanaa.

7. Soch kar socho , saath kyaa laaye the aur kyaa saath jaayegee?

8. Buree najar vaale taraa bhee bhalaa.

9. Jalo mat, baraabaree karo.

10. Hai himmat, to nikal aage.

11. Naseeb apanaa - apanaa.

12. Mehanat meree, rahamat teree.

13. Yah to aise hee chalegee.

14. Chalatee kaa naam gaadee.

15. Dekho, magar pyaar se.

16. Suno sabakee, karo man kee.

17. Khaadee kaa paanee, kam peeo raanee.

18. Samay ke pahale aur bhaagya se jyaada, kuchh nahin milataa hai.

19. Meraa bhaarat mahaan.

20. Chalo ek baar phir se ajanavee ban jaayen.

21. Dulhan hee dahej hai.

22. Bachche, do hee acheche.

23. Jal hai, to kal hai.

24. Chal, abhee to nikal aage, baad men dekh loongaa.

25. Raajaa ho yaa bhikhaari, sab ko paison kee beemaaree.

26. Jalo, magar deepak kee tarah.

11-2-1 Good Jokes / Chutkale

  Good Jokes / Chutkale 

1. Innocence
During a visit to the rural area, the development officer asked the Sarpanch of a village - " Was any big person born in your village ? "
The Sarpanch humbly replied - " No sir, no big man was born here. In our village only small children are born, not the big persons. "
2. Remedy
Savan to a Sadhu, " Please, suggest me a remedy so that I may have a full control over my wife. "
The Sadhu replied, " O, innocent child, if there were any remedy, why would I have become a Sadhu ? "
3. Obedience -
Mother to her son, " Why are you running after the dog taking a pen with you ? "
The child - " Mother, our teacher has asked us to write an essay ' on a dog '.
4. Sharp reply
" I have heard you are a veterinary doctor. "
" Yes, that is right. What problem have you got ? "
5. Reason
Sawan to Bhadou, " Almost all the films start with love between a hero and a heroine and end with their marriage. "
Bhadou - " They do not want to show the tragic scenes which take place after the marriage. "
6. Reason 
Wife - " Why are you throwing stones up at the sky ? "
Husband - " It is said that pairs are made in heaven. "
7. An open secret
A man climbed up on a electric pole, pasted a slip on the top of it and climbed down.
The other person's curiosity aroused and he could not resist himself. He also climbed up on the electric pole and read what was written in the slip. The slip had the following line - " This is the highest part of this pole. "
8. Rich man 
Sawan went to a sweet seller's shop and gave him a ten rupee note and then asked him, " Pack the fresh sweet you have in your shop. "
The sweet seller - (By way of making a fun ) " Are you going to arrange a big party ? "
Sawan - " No, it is not so. But the rich persons like me, don't bother spending ten rupee on sweets etc. "
9. Helplessness
In a crowded a bus Sawan closed his eyes as if he were sleeping. His friend Bhadou asked him, " Why have you closed your eyes ? Are you feeling asleep ? "
Sawan - " It is not so. But I don't like to look at the ladies standing up in a crowded bus. "     

13-2-2 Rajasthani Kahavaten

 Rajasthani  Kahavaten /Proverbs / Sayings  / Marwari Kahavaten

A proverb is short sentence that people often quote and that gives advice or tells you something about human life and problems in general. (Coollins Cobuild Dictionary)
A proverb is a short saying ,with words of advice or warning. (Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
A proverb is a wit of one, and the wisdom of many.(Lord John Russel)
1. Mengaho rove ek baar, ar soongho rove baar baar.
. मेंहगो रो 'वै एक बार, अ 'र सूंघो रो 'वै बार- बार।
 One who buys dear is always better than the one who buys cheap and repents for ever .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
2.Bakaree rove jeev ne, ar khateek rove maans ne.
. बकरी रो 'वै जीव नै , अ 'र खटीक रो 'वै माँस नै।
 Every one thinks of his own profit.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
3. Baanyaa kathe hee bholaa konee, ar kaagalaa kathe hee dholaa konee
. बाण'याँ कठै ही भोऴा को 'नी ,अ 'र कागला कठै ही धोऴा को 'नी।
 Inborn nature never changes.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
4. Ghar ko chhoro, ar baar lo beend.
. घर को छोरो अ 'र , बार लो बींद।
 A person is respected at some other place than at his own place .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
5. Roto jave, vo maredaa kee khabar lyaave
 रोतो जा 'वै वो मरेड़ा की खबर ल्यावै।
 When a person does the work half heartily , the result cannot be good.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
6. Binaa royan to maa bhee, bobo konee deve.
 बिना रोयाँ तो माँ ही ,बोबो कोनी  दे 'वै।
 Nothing can be got without effort .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
7. Jaagataa ne jagaavno do ro.
 जागता नै जगावणो दो 'रो।
 It is difficult to make the person understand who deliberately does not want to understand .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
8. Ambar ko taaro haath syun konee toote.
 अम्बर को तारो हाथ स्यूं को 'नी टू 'टै।
  To achieve some thing big , one has to work hard .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
9. Unt kisee kan baihe lo.
 ऊंट किसी कण बैठे 'लो।
 One cannot be sure of the final result .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
10. Poot kaa pag to paalane hee deekh jaave.
 पूत का पग तो पालणे ही दीख जा 'वे।
 A person's reality can be known at an early stage .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
11. Marayan binaa sarag konee deeke.
. मरयां बिना सरग कोनी दी 'खै।
 Without depending upon others , one has to do the work oneself to get desired results .

12. Maare jeene maadyo maare, maadyaa na kun maare.
. मारै जी 'नै माद् 'यो मा 'रै, माद् 'या नै कुण मा 'रै।
 Who can oppose the mighty and powerful ?
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
13. Garaj padya, gadhaa na bhee baap banaa vano pade.
 गरज पड्यां , गधा नै भी बाप बणा वणों प 'डे।
 In the times of need , we have to seek help even from the fools .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
14. Liyo diyo aado aave.
. लियो -दियो आडो आ 'वै।
 Charity removes the misfortune.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
15. Thagaaya thaakar baaje.
. ठगायाँ ठाकर बा 'जै।
 A person learns by his own experience .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
16. Maangya syun to raamji bhee mout konee deve.
 मांग्या स्यूं तो राम जी मौत ही को 'नी दे 'वै।
 Every thing requires some effort .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
17. Paangalee daakan ghar kaa na hee khave.
 पांगळी डाकण घर का नै 'ही खा 'वै।
 There are some wicked persons who do not have courage to harm others but they cause harm to their own relatives to fulfill their mean purpose .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
18.Saasoo seelee sakaraat, ar bahoo veekee upraat.
सासू सीळी सकरांत , अ 'र बहु, वी 'की उपरांत।
One person is lazy and the other is lazier.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 

13-2-1 Rajasthni Proverbs

13-2-1 Rajasthani Proverbs / Kahavaten / कहावतें / Marwari Kahavaten

What is a proverb - 
A proverb is short sentence that people often quote and that gives advice or tells you something about human life and problems in general. (Coollins Cobuild Dictionary)
A proverb is a short saying ,with words of advice or warning. (Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
A proverb is a wit of one, and the wisdom of many.(Lord John Russel)
1. Aandhaa kaa tandooraa raamdev jee bajaasee.
1. आंधा का तंदूरा रामदेव जी बजासी।
 God takes care of a helpless person.
(A Rajasthani Proverb)
2. Kare kun, ar bhare kun.
2. क'रै कुण , अ'र भ'रै  कुण।
 There are times when some other person commits a crime and an innocent person has to bear the results.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
3. Jaajyo laakh, raijyo saakh.
जाज्यो लाख ,रैज्यो साख।
Honour and pride are much more valuable than money.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
4. Abhaagyo taabar tyohaaraa ne rusai.
4. अभाग्यो टाबर त्योंहारा नै रुसै।
 There are some persons who are unable  to make the proper use of the available chances.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
5. Bholo huchyo haranaa kee laare laagyo.
 भोळो हुच्यो हिरणा की ला'रै लाग्यो।
 When a person believes a deceptive person , he is sure to be deceived.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
6. Unt ko rog rebaaree jaanai.
6. ऊंट को रोग रेबारी जाणै।
Only an expert person in the field , can know the real fault.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
7. Aasojaa kaa padyaa taavadaa, jogee bangyaa jaat.
7. आसोजां का पड्या तावड़ा, जोगी बणग्या जाट।
  During the rainy season when there is no rain, the farmer community has to under go monetary loss.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
8. Naahar ke baachyo kun devai.
8. ना 'र कै बाच्यो कुण दे 'वै।
Who can oppose the mighty and powerful.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
9. Raanaa rotee rahasee, ar paavanaa jeemataa rahasee.
9. रांडा रोती रहसी , अ 'र पावणा जीमता रहसी।
The essential work will go on even if some one opposes it.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
10. Baandaree chale gee, ar saankal bhee le gee.
10 . बांदरी चले 'गी , अ 'र साँकऴ भी ले 'गी।
 In some cases smaller loss also seems important when one suffers a bigger loss .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
11. Nee maamaa su, to kaano maamo hee chokho.
11 . नी, मामा स्यूं तो कांणो मामों ही चोखो।
 Rather than having nothing at all, it is better to get something .(Something is better than nothing .)
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
12. Bholaa ko bheedoo bhagavaan.
12. भोळा को भीडू भगवान।
 God takes care of a helpless person.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
13. Sooyedaa ke paado, ar jaagyodaa ke paadee.
13.  सूयेडा कै पाडो , अ 'र जाग्योड़ा कै पाडी ।
 The careful or attentive or cautious always gain profit in some way or the other.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
14. pagaan balatee deekhe konee, doongar bahatee deekhe.
14. पगां बळती दी 'खै को 'नी , डूंगर बळती दी 'खै।
 Some people see even the minor faults of others and over look their major faults .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
15. Ghar kee khaande karkaree laage, pelaa ko gud meetho laage.
15. घर की खांड करकरी ला 'गै , पेलां को गुड मीठो ला 'गै।
 People always want what is out of their reach and disregard what they have in hand.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
16. Ya tilaa ma tel konee.
16. यां तिलां म तेल को 'नी।
 There are some people or things that are useless and unable to serve our purpose.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
17. Ghar ka jogee joganaa, aan gaanv kaa siddh. 
17.  घर का जोगी जौगणा , आन गाँव का सिद्ध।
  A wise man is only acknowledged after he goes away for is livelihood outside his home town or his village.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
18. Bhatt jee bhattaa khaave, ar doojaa ne gyaan bataave. 
18. भट्ट जी भट्टा खा 'वै , अ 'र  दूजा नै ज्ञान बता 'वै।
 It is easy for one to give advice to others but it is difficult to practise oneself.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
19. Sau baataa syun to ek naa bhalee
19.  सौ बातां स्यूं तो  एक 'ना' भली।
 It is better to turn down a request  if it is not in our interest and can later get us in to trouble .
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 
20. Jhhoot pagan konee chaale.
20. झूंठ पगाँ को 'नी  चा 'लै।
 Sooner or later the reality is disclosed.
(A Rajasthani Proverb) 

12-2-5 Quotations from Vedas

 Quotations  from Vedas 

1. I have self effort in my left hand and victory in the right hand. I can win cows, horses, money and gold i.e. I am capable of achieving prosperity through focused self effort. ( Atharva ved 7/50/8 )

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2. One who does not know the way ahead takes guidance from someone who knows it. One who learns from a truly knowledgeable teacher, gets the right direction. ( Rig ved 10/32/7 )

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3. A true devotee of God says , " I have got true intelligence through devotion of God, the nourisher of the world and embodiment of truth. So I have become like the sun. It means, I have got such an ability by which I can remove the ignorance of the world, like the sun, which is able to remove darkness. ( Rig ved 8/6/10 )

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4. O, sin, leave us alone, be our subordinate and make us happy. Go away from us so that we may be able to obtain our well being and be happy. ( It means that a man can enjoy a happy life after keeping off sins ) ( Atharav ved 6/26/1 )

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5. Let excellent speakers and highly knowledgeable Gurus by imparting instruction keep us away from sins just as a learned charioteer possessing superior and sinless qualities can steer his chariot away from bad roads. Similarly, let scholarly mother also by making her child knowledgeable, keep him away from undesirable habits.  

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