(7.1.11) Idam Na Mama / What does mean by "Idam Na Mama"

इदं न मम / Idam Na Mama / An idea of getting mental peace

Meaning of "Idam Na Mama"/ "इदं न मम"  का अर्थ -
The meaning of "Idam Na Mama" is that  "This is not mine or it does not belong to me." In other words it can be said that whatever exits in this world belongs to God.
The individual must practise this idea or principle in his/her daily life.The things, the property or valuable articles we possess  were once belonged to somebody else, now they are ours and in future they will belong to somebody else. We are not the permanent possessor of anything. We are only the caretaker.
Benefits of having the idea of Idam Na Mama -
The present age which is full of stress, tension, anxiety, nervousness, worry, ego  etc., this idea or thought or concept i.e. "Na Idam Mam" can help everyone to live a stress or tension free life. By having this idea in mind one can have happiness and peace of mind and consequently can make progress in every field of life. 
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(7.1.10) Yadaa Yadaa Hi Dharmasya Glaanirbhavati Bharat

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति 

Yadaa Yadaa Hi Dharmasya Glanirbhavati Hharat.
Abhyutthaanmdharmsya Tadaatmaanam Srijaamyaham.
(Sreemad Bhaagwad Geeta - 4/7)

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत। 

अभ्युत्थानम धर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम। 

Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practices and a predominant rise of irreligion , at that time God incarnates to reestablish the religion on earth.

हिंदी अर्थ-

जब जब और जहाँ जहाँ धर्म की हानि होती है और अधर्म की वृद्धि होती है , तब तब ही मैं अपने रूप को रचता हूँ अर्थात साकार रूप में लोगों के सम्मुख प्रकट होता हूँ।    

(7.1.9) Om Poornamadah Poornmidam Poornaat Poornamudachyate

Om Poornamadah Poornamidam Poornaat "ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्ण मुदच्यते।

This Shanti Mantra appears in Ishopanishad. Its Sanskrit text, Hindi Meaning and English meaning is given below -
" Om Poornamadah Poornamidam Pooraatpoornamudachate.
Poornasya Poornamaadaay Poornamevaavashishyate.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace."
शान्ति पाठ -
"ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्ण मुदच्यते।
पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्ण मेवा वशिष्यते।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः। "
Meaning in English - He (Par Brahma ) is whole or complete (in all respects). This (creation or universe) is also whole or complete because it has come out from that whole ( Par Brahma). Even if whole or completeness is taken away from that whole, there remains only the whole.

(7.2.27) Poot Kapoot to Kyon Dhan Sanchay

Poot Kapoot to Kyon Dhan Sanchay ?
Poot Spoot to Kyon Dhan Sanchay ?
पूत कपूत तो क्यों धन संचय ?
पूत सपूत तो क्यों धन संचय ?
Meaning - Why should one accumulate wealth if the son is bad or unworthy ? Why should one accumulate wealth if the son is good or dutiful or worthy ?
Explanation - This doha ( couplet ) gives practical advice to every one. If a person has a bad son, he (the bad son) will destroy the money (accumulated by his father) on bad things. And if a person has a good son, he (the good son)  will work hard and earn a lot of money and prestige through his own hard work. So one should not worry about accumulating money in any case.

(7.1.8) Qualities of a good friend

The following qualities of a good fried have been taken from Ramcharitmanas -  
1. A man should regard his mountain - like trouble as of no more account than a mere gain of sand, while the troubles of a friend should appear to him like mount Sumeru though really they may be as trifling as a grain of sand. 
2. One would incur great sin by the very sight of those who are not distressed to see the distress of a friend.
3. A friend should restrain his companion from the evil path and lead him on the path of virtue, he should proclaim the latter's good points and screen his faults.
4. A true friend should give and take things without any scruple and serve his friend's interests to the best of his ability and finding him in distress, love him a hundred times more than ever.
5. The person who contrives to speak bland words to your face and harms you behind your back and harbours some evil design in his heart, and whose mind is as tortuous as the movements of a snake, is an unworthy friend and one had better bid good bye to such a friend.
From Ramcharit Manas, Kiskindha Kaand '
Chopai 1 to 4. Page 512 

(7.2.26) Vrind Ke Dohe / Dohe of Vrind (Page - Fourth)

Kavi Vrind Ke Dohe / Poet Vrind

(For Hindi Translation in Dev nagari script click here)
Like other popular poets, the poet Vrind is also famous. His Dohes teach us practical knowledge and experience of life.They are very popular among the persons who have literary taste.  They are educative and have proved very useful to readers. The language of Vrind is easy to comprehend but it has deep meaning which has indelible impression on the mind of the reader.

Besides already published, the following are some more Dohes composed by the Poet Vrind which, we hope, will be enjoyed by the visitors to this site. 

(1) Karat - Karat abhyaas ke, Jadmati hot sujaan.

Rasaree aavat jaat te, sil par parat nisaan.
Meaning in Hindi - Kue se paanee kheechane ke liye baandhee huyee komal  rassi kue ke kinaare par rakhe hue patthar se baar - baar ragad khaane se patthar par bhee nishaan ban jaate hain . Theek usee prakaar baar - baar abhyaas karke mand buddhi vyakti bhee kai nayee baaten seekh kar unakaa jaanakaar ho jaataa hai .

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(2) Apanee pahunch vichaari ke, kartab kariye dour.

Tete paanv pasaariye, jetee laambi sour.
Meaning in Hindi - Vyakti ke paas odhane ke liye jitnaa lambaa kambal ho, utane hee lambe pair pasaarane chaahiye. Usee prakaar vyakti ko apane paas upalabdh saadhano ke anusaar hee apanaa kaarobaar failaanaa chaahiye.

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(3) Bhale-Bure sab ek se, jo lo bolat naahin.

jaan parantu hai kaak-pik, ritu basant kaa mahin.

Meaning In Hindi - Jab tak koi vyakti boltaa nahin hai, tab tak uske bhale yaa bure hone kaa pataa nahin chalta hai. Jab vah bolta hai tab gyat hota hai ki vah bhalaa hai yaa bura hai. Jaise vasant ritu aane par jab kouva aur koyal bolte hai, tab unkee kaduvee aur meethee vaanee se gyat ho jaataa hai ki koun bura hai aur kon bhalaa hai.
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(4) Jo jako gun jaanhee, so tihi aadar det.
Kokil abri let hai, kaag nibouree let.
Meaning in Hindi- Jo vyakti jiske gunon ko jaantaa hai, vah usee ke gunon kaa aadar-samman karta hai. Jaise koyal aam kaa rasaaswadan kartee hai jabki koua neem kee nimboree se hee santusth ho jaata hai.
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(5) Pher na hvai (ह्वै ) hai kapat so, jo keeje byopar.

jaise handee kaath kee, chadhe na dujee baar.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakar Lakdi se banee hui handee (bartan) ko dubaaraa chulhe par nahin chadhayaa jaa saktaa hai, theek usee prakaar jo manushya kapat purvak vyapaar kartaa hai, uskaa vyapaar lambe samay tak nahin chaltaa hai. Yahee baat vyakti ke vyavhaar aur aacharan par bhee laagu hoti hai.
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(6) Naina det bataay sab, hiye ko het ahet.
Jaise nirmal aarsee, bhalee-buree kahee det.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakaar sawachh  darpan kisee vyaktee kee vastvik chavi ko bataa detaa hai. Usee prakaar kisee vyakti ke man men dusre vyakti ke prati sneh kaa bhaav hai ya dwesh kaa bhaav hai, yeh baat uske netron ko dekh kar hee gyat kee ja saktee hai.
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(7) Ati hath mat kar, hath badhe, baat na  karihai koy.
Jyon-jyon bheeje kaamri, tyon-tyon bharee hoy.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakar kambal ke bheegte rahne se vah bharee hotaa jaataa hai, usee prakaar kisee vyakti ke hath yaa jid karne se, uskaa jiddeepan badhtaa jaataa hai tatha ek samay aisa aataa hai ki log uske hathee sawbhav ke kaaran usase baat karnaa bhee pasand  nahin karte hain .

Note - For other Dohes of Vrind go to  - Page - First , Page - Second , Page - Third , Page - Fourth

Other posts you will like to read - 
(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe
(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 
(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 
(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe
(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 
(7.2.14) Subhashitani
(7) Good spiritual articles
(7.2.21) Bhaddari ki Kahavaten
(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe

(7.2.25) Ghagh Ki Kahavaten (Page- Third)

Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten

The following kahavaten of Ghagh are related to health :-

1. Gaay duhe, bin chhane laavai, garamaa garam turant chadhaavai.
    Badhe bal aur buddhi bhaai, Ghaagh kahe sachchi batlaai.

    गाय दुहै, बिन छानै लावै, गरमा गरम तुरंत चढ़ावै।
    बढे बल और बुद्धि भाई, घाघ कहे  सच्ची बतलाई।

Meaning in English - Milk the cow and drink the milk immediately without sieving it. The poet Ghagh says that it increases physical strength as well as intelligence i.e. the person becomes physically and mentally strong.

2. Chaite gud Baisaakhe tel, jethe panth, Aashaadhe bel.
    Saawan saag na Bhaado Dahee,Kwaar karelaa na Kaatik Mahee.
    Agahan Jeera poose dhanaa, Maaghee mishree Phaagun chanaa.
    Ye baarah jo dey bachaay, vahi ghar baid  kabo na jaay.

    चैते  गुड़  बैसाखे तेल, जेठे पन्थ अषाढ़े बेल।
     सावन साग न भादो दही, क्वार करेला न कातिक  मही।
     अगहन जीरा पूसे धना, माघे मिश्री फागुन चना।
     ये बारह जो देय  बचाय, वही घर बैद  कबौं  न जाय।

Meaning in English -  If a person avoids or does not use-
Jaggery (गुड़ ) in the month of Chaitra,
Oil in the month of Vaisaakh,
Undertaking journey in the Sun of the month of Jyeshth,
Bel or Bael in Aashaadh,
Green vegetable in Shrawan,
Curds in Bhaadrapad,
Karela (A kind of bitter vegetable) in Aashvin,
Matthaa (whey) in Kaartik,
Cummin seed (Jeera) in Maarg Sheersh,
Coriander (Dhaniya) in Paush,
Sugar candy (Mishri) in Maagh,
Gram in Phaalgun.

The poet says that by avoid these things in the month shown above, one can remain healthy and there will be no need to consult the physician for him.

Ghagh Ki Kahavaten - Page - First , Page - Second , Page - Third 
Other posts you will like to read - 

(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe

(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 

(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 

(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe

(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 

(7.2.14) Subhashitani

(7) Good spiritual articles

(7.2.21) Bhaddari ki Kahavaten

(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe

(7.2.22) Tulsidas Ke Dohe / Dohe of Tulsidas

Tulsidas was a great saint, poet, philosopher and reformer.He wrote the great epic Ramcharitmanas which was originally composed by the great poet Valmiki by the name of Ramayan so Tulsidas is believed to be the incarnation of Valmiki.Besides Ramcharitmanas Tulsidas also wrote Dohavali, Gitavali, Vinay Patrika, Hanmanchalisa etc. Here under are some of his Dohe, Chhand, Chaupai etc.-
 (1) Udaaseen ari meet hit sunat jarahin khal reeti.
(Baalkaand- Dohaa -4)
Meaning in English - The wicked burn with jealousy as they hear of others' welfare, be they his friends, foes or neutrals.
(2) Bhalo bhalaaihee pai lahai(लहइ)  nichaaihi neechu.
Sudhaa saraahia (सराहिअ) amaratan garal sareehia meechu.
(Baalkaand - Dohaa -5)
Meaning in English - Of course, a good man has a bias for goodness alone, while a vile person is prone to vilenerss. While nectar is praised for immortalizing virtue, poison is extolled for its deadly effects.
(3) Ripu tejasee akel api laghu kari gania (गनिअ) na  taahu . 
Ajahun det dukh rabi sasihi sir avaseshit raahu.
Meaningin English - A spirited foe, even though left alone, should not be lightly regarded. The demon Rahu, who has nothing left  of him but his head, is able to torment both the sun and moon even to this day.
7.2.22/13.10.14 Dohe of Tulsi das / Tulsi das ke dohe
4 . Sachiva, baid, gur teen juan, priya bolahin bhaya aash.
Raajdharm tan teeni kar, hoi begiheen naas.
(sundarkand, Doha-37)
Meaning - When a minister, a physician and a religious preceptor - these three use pleasing words from fear or hope of reward, the result is that dominion, health and faith all the three forthwith go to the dogs.
5. Kaam, krodh, mad, lobh, sab naath narak ke panth.
Sab parihari raghubeerahi bhajahu bhajahin jehi sant.
(Sundarkand, Doha- 38)
Meaning - Lust, Anger, Vanity and Covetousness are all paths leading to hell. Abjuring all these adore the hero of Raghu's line, whom saints worship.
6. Preeti, Birodh, Samaan san, Karia (करिअ ) Neeti asi aahi.
Jaun mrigapati badh medukanhi bhal ki kahai (कहइ ) kou (कोउ) taahi.
(Lankakand, Doha-23)
Meaning - Make friends or enter into the hostilities only with your equals, this is a sound maxim to follow. If a lion were to kill frogs, will any one speak well of him?
7. Phal bhaaran nami bitap sab rahe bhoomi niaraai (निअराइ).
Par upkaaree purush jimi navahin susanpati paai(पाइ ).
(Arayankaand ,Doha-40)
Meaning - Weighed down with the load of their fruits, all the fruit trees well - nigh touched the ground, even as benevolent souls grow all the more humble on getting a large fortune.
8. Kaam, Krodh, Lobhaadi mad (मद ) prabal moh kai dhaari.
Tinha, mahan ati daarun dukhad maayaroopi naari.
(Arayankaand - Doha-43)
Meaning - Lust, anger, greed, pride etc. Constitute the most powerful army of ignorance. But among them all the fiercest and the most troublesome is that incarnation of maayaa ( the Lord's deluding potency ) called woman.
Other Posts you will like to read -
(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe
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(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 
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(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 
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(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe
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(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 
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(7.2.14) Subhashitani
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(7) Good spiritual articles
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(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe
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(7.3.11) Famous Gurus / List of Gurus / Hindu Gurus

Hindu Gurus
The meaning of Guru / Who is Guru 
(1) According to the Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary a 'Guru' is -
(A) a religious and spiritual leader and teacher, specially in Hinduism.
(B) an adviser or intellectual leader of a person or a group of people.
(2) Guru is a Sanskrit word which has two syllables - 'Gu' and 'Ru'.
The syllable 'Gu' (गु) refers to darkness, the darkness of ignorance and the syllable 'Ru' (रु) refers to light, the light of  spiritual knowledge.
Thus Guru is the one who leads others from darkness to light and who shows right path to others.
In Hinduism the place of a Guru has always been very high.
Here under is the list of some famous Gurus -
(1) Guru Vashisth - He was the Guru of Maryada Purushottam Shree Ram.
(2) Sandipani  - He was the Guru of Shree Krishna.
(3) Guru Dronacharya - He was the Guru of the Pandavas and the the Kauravas.
(4) Chankya -  He was the Guru of Chandragupt Maurya.
(5) Shankaracharya - He gave the true knowledge of Indian culture and tried his best to remove bad customs which prevailed in the society.
(6) Swami Ramanandacharya - He was the Guru of Saint Kabir.
(7) Samarth Guru Ramdas - He was the Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Other Posts you will like to read - 
(10.1.4) Guru Poornima   

(7.2.20) Vrind Ke Dohe / Dohe of Vrind (Page - Second)

Vrind Ke Dohe /Kavi Vrand Ke Dohe 

(For Hindi Translation in Dev nagari script click here)
The poet Vrind's Dohes are very popular among the persons who have literary taste.
His Dohes teach us practical knowledge and experience of life. The language of Vrind is easy to comprehend but it has deep meaning which has indelible impression on the mind of the reader.

The following are some of the Dohes composed by the Poet Vrind which we hope that the visitors to this site  will enjoy them also.

 (1) Jaako jahaan swaarath sadhe, Sohi taahi suhaat.

Chor na pyaaree chaandanee, Jaise kaaree raat.

Meaning in English -  

Everybody likes the things or places where his interests are accomplished. Though moon light looks very beautiful and pleasant yet a thief does not like it. He (the thief) likes dark nights more than the moonlit nights ( though they are more unpleasant and uglier than the moonlit nights.) 

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(2) Bhalee karat laagat bilam, Bilam na bure vichaar.

Bhawan banaavat din lage, Dhaahat lage na baar. 

Meaning in English -

It takes time to do good things whereas for doing bad things it is easy and does not take a long time. In getting a building constructed, it takes a long time, but in dismantling or destroying it , it takes no time.

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(3) Binaa swaarath kaise sahe , kou (कोऊ) karuve bain.

Laat khaay puchakaarye, hou (होऊ ) dudhaaru dhain.

Meaning in English - 

No one endures the bitter words of others without any interest.People fondle or caress a milch cow (a cow which gives milk) even if it kicks them.

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(4) Hitahoo bhalo na neech ko, naahin bhalo ahet.

Chaat apaavan tan kare, kaat swaan dukh det.

Meaning in English -

Neither the good deeds nor the bad deeds done by an ignoble person are beneficial. If a dog licks  someone, it makes his body dirty or filthy and if it (the dog) bites someone, it causes harm to him and proves troublesome.

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(5) Swaarath ke sabahi sage, bin swaarath kou (कोऊ) naahi.

Sevai panchee saras taru, niras bhaye ud jaahi.

Meaning in English -
The  birds sit and make their nests on a green tree but when the tree is dried, no bird likes to stay on that tree. Similarly people enjoy the company of others till their interest is fulfilled. After it they leave their company and go away.

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(6) Neekee pe pheekee lage, bin avasar kee baat.

Jaise baranat yuddha men, ras shringaar na suhaat.

Meaning in English - 
If the thing (even if it is good), is said at the improper time, it looks bad , unpleasant and charmless and has wrong impression. When the battle is going on , the talking about love and beauty, does not look good and nobody likes it.
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(7) Madhur vachan te jaat mit, uttamjan abhimaan.

Tanik seet jal se mite, jaise doodh uphaan.
Meaning in English - 
The boiled over milk can be calmed down by sprinkling a few drops of cool water over it. In the same way the anger of a good person can be cooled down by speaking a few sweet words to him. 

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Vrind Ke Dohe Part 2
(1) Karat - Karat abhyaas ke, Jadmati hot sujaan.

Rasaree aavat jaat te, sil par parat nisaan.
Meaning in Hindi - Kue se paanee kheechane ke liye baandhee huyee komal  rassi kue ke kinaare par rakhe hue patthar se baar - baar ragad khaane se patthar par bhee nishaan ban jaate hain . Theek usee prakaar baar - baar abhyaas karke mand buddhi vyakti bhee kai nayee baaten seekh kar unakaa jaanakaar ho jaataa hai .

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(2) Apanee pahunch vichaari ke, kartab kariye dour.

Tete paanv pasaariye, jetee laambi sour.
Meaning in Hindi - Vyakti ke paas odhane ke liye jitnaa lambaa kambal ho, utane hee lambe pair pasaarane chaahiye. Usee prakaar vyakti ko apane paas upalabdh saadhano ke anusaar hee apanaa kaarobaar failaanaa chaahiye.

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(3) Bhale-Bure sab ek se, jo lo bolat naahin.

jaan parantu hai kaak-pik, ritu basant kaa mahin.

Meaning In Hindi - Jab tak koi vyakti boltaa nahin hai, tab tak uske bhale yaa bure hone kaa pataa nahin chalta hai. Jab vah bolta hai tab gyat hota hai ki vah bhalaa hai yaa bura hai. Jaise vasant ritu aane par jab kouva aur koyal bolte hai, tab unkee kaduvee aur meethee vaanee se gyat ho jaataa hai ki koun bura hai aur kon bhalaa hai.
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(4) Jo jako gun jaanhee, so tihi aadar det.
Kokil abri let hai, kaag nibouree let.
Meaning in Hindi- Jo vyakti jiske gunon ko jaantaa hai, vah usee ke gunon kaa aadar-samman karta hai. Jaise koyal aam kaa rasaaswadan kartee hai jabki koua neem kee nimboree se hee santusth ho jaata hai.
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(5) Pher na hvai (ह्वै ) hai kapat so, jo keeje byopar.

jaise handee kaath kee, chadhe na dujee baar.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakar Lakdi se banee hui handee (bartan) ko dubaaraa chulhe par nahin chadhayaa jaa saktaa hai, theek usee prakaar jo manushya kapat purvak vyapaar kartaa hai, uskaa vyapaar lambe samay tak nahin chaltaa hai. Yahee baat vyakti ke vyavhaar aur aacharan par bhee laagu hoti hai.
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(6) Naina det bataay sab, hiye ko het ahet.
Jaise nirmal aarsee, bhalee-buree kahee det.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakaar sawachh  darpan kisee vyaktee kee vastvik chavi ko bataa detaa hai. Usee prakaar kisee vyakti ke man men dusre vyakti ke prati sneh kaa bhaav hai ya dwesh kaa bhaav hai, yeh baat uske netron ko dekh kar hee gyat kee ja saktee hai.
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(7) Ati hath mat kar, hath badhe, baat na  karihai koy.
Jyon-jyon bheeje kaamri, tyon-tyon bharee hoy.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakar kambal ke bheegte rahne se vah bharee hotaa jaataa hai, usee prakaar kisee vyakti ke hath yaa jid karne se, uskaa jiddeepan badhtaa jaataa hai tatha ek samay aisa aataa hai ki log uske hathee sawbhav ke kaaran usase baat karnaa bhee pasand  nahin karte hain .
Note - For other Dohes of Vrind go to  - Page - First ,  Page Second ,  Page - Third ,  Page - Fourth

Other posts you will like to read - 
(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe
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(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 
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(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 
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(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe
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(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 
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(7.2.14) Subhashitani
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(7) Good spiritual articles
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(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe
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(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe / Dohe of Bihari / Bihari Satsai

Ethical and educative Dohes of the poet Bihari

Bihari, whose full name was Bihari Lal Choube, was a famous poet. He was born in Gwalior. After his marriage he shifted to Mathura where his father in-law's family lived. He is famous for composing 'Bihari-Satsai', which is in Braj Bhasha (a language spoken in the area of Mathura and other nearby places) and contains about seven hundred couplets (distiches).
The following are some of the educative, ethical and moral Dohes (couplets) composed by the famous and popular poet -

(1)  Kanaka - Kanak Tai sou guno, Maadakataa adhikaay.

Uhin khaayen bouraai nar, ihin paayen bourai.

(2) Nar kee aru nal neer kee, Gati ekai kari Joi.
Jetou neechou hvai (ह्वै ) chalai, Tetou unchou hoi.

(3) Badhat- Badhat sampati salil, Man saroj badhi jaai.
Ghat- ghat su na phiri ghatai, Baru samool kumhilai (कुम्हिलाइ) 

(4) Meen na neeti galeetu hvai ( ह्वै ), Jou Dhariyai dhanu jori.
Khaaen (खाऐं) kharachai jou jurai , To joriyai kariri.

(5) Chatak na chhandat ghatat (घटत) hoon, Saiian neh gambheeru.
Pheekou parai na baru phatai rangyou (रँग्यौ ) rang cheeru.

(6) Koti jatan kou karou , parai  na prakritihin ( प्रकृतिहि ) beech 
Nal - bal  jal unchain (ऊँचें ) chadhai , Ant neech kou( कौ ) neech.
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(7.3.10) Divine Power - Feel it within yourself

Feel Divine Power within yourself 

Lord Krishna says'"Arjun, I am even that which is the seed of all beings. For there is no creature, animate or inanimate, which exists without Me. ( Gita X-39)

Every individual is the form of God. God is present in human body in His subtle form. It is one's  duty to develop that subtle form because the development of that subtle form of God is the highest development of man. Man is weak if he does not feel the divine power in himself. Good thoughts occur in everyone's mind. These good thoughts are the indicator of divine power. To understand these divine thoughts is to feel the divine power within oneself and to do according to them, is going towards divinity.

The person who feels divine power in himself, uses beneficial words, does good deeds. His mind is full of pure thoughts. He is filled with the highest thoughts. Mean mentality does not even touch him. This divine power leads us to the great progress and fill us with inner strength to change or remove the untoward situations or if not, it gives us the power to bear them.

In Geeta Lord Krishna says- 

He who sees me (the universal self) present in all beings and sees all being existing in me, I am never out of sight of him nor is he ever out  of sight of me.(Gita VI- 30)

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(7.1.7) Seven Spiritual Questions and their Answers

Garud Ke Prashna aur Kaakbhusundi ke Uttar / Adhyatmik Prashna

Garud , the king of birds, asked questions and Kaakbhusundi answered the questions. (Ref. Ramcharit Manas UttaraKand Chopai 1 to 19, Page 772 - 773)
(1) Garud - Which form of all is the most difficult to obtain ?
Kaakbhusundi - There is no other form as good as the human body. It is the ladder that takes the soul either to hell or to heaven or again to final beatitude, and is the bestower of blessings in the form of wisdom, dispassion and devotion.
(2) Garud - Which is the greatest misery?
Kaakbhusundi - There is no misery in this world as terrible as poverty. ( Here poverty means not having the worldly treasures as well as not having good thoughts.)
(3) Garud - Which is the greatest pleasure?
Kaakbhusundi - There is no blessing as great as communion with Saints.
(4) Garud - What are the essential characteristics of the Saints and the evil minded?
Kaakbhusundi - Beneficence in thought, word and deed is the innate disposition of Saints. The Saints undergo sufferings in the interest of others while impious wretches do so with a view to tormenting others.
(5) Garud - Which is the highest religious merit made known in the Vedas?
Kaakbhusundi - A vow of non-violence is the highest religious merit known to the Vedas.
(6) Garud - Which is the most terrible sin?
Kaakbhusundi - There is no sin as grievous as speaking ill of others.
(7) Garud - What are the diseases of mind?
Kaakbhusundi - The diseases of mind are as follows -  Infatuation , Lust, Anger, Feeling of mineness , Envy, Grief, Grudge, Wickedness, Egotism, Hypocrisy, Deceit, Arrogance, Pride, Jealousy and Thoughtlessness.
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7.3.9 Accept the unavoidable things for a happy Life

A better way to a happy life 

In this huge world every moment some events or the other happen. Some of them are in your favour but some others are against you. It happens to everyone.Nothing is under your control. So what is happening, let it happen. Do not worry about the things which are not under your control and cannot be changed even after your  using all efforts to change them. Tolerate what is happening and what is going to happen, realizing it God's will because God knows it better what is good to you. And try to understand the secret and internal meaning of the following prayer written by Dr. Reinhold Neibuhr and think over it again and again - 

God grant me the serenity,

To accept the things I cannot change, 

The courage to change the things I can , 

And the wisdom to know the difference.

So accept the unavoidable things for a happy life.

(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. )

7-3-7Eight Steps Towards Sprituality

This age of ours is the age of science and technology. A notable progress has been made in every field. People have all kinds of means to fulfill their desires and necessities. It has made the thinking of people materialistic. As a result of materialism, they (people) have become over ambitious. This over ambitiousness makes them restless and dissatisfied. In some cases it causes stress.
So one must follow the spiritual way to face  these problems and get refined solutions to them. For it the following steps are to be taken-
1. Come, let us feel the divine power within ourselves.
2. Come, let us move towards light, the light of true knowledge.
3. Come, let us help ourselves.
4. Come, let us go ahead from where we are standing.
5. Come let us have belief on ourselves.
6. Come, let us share our pleasures and pains with others.
7. Come, let us turn the obstacles into the stepping stones to success.
8. Come, let us live a real life of hope and happiness.

7-3-6 Pine for what is not ( Aprapt Ki Chahat)

Pine for what is not/ Aprapt ki Chahat

A person is not happy or satisfied what things he has. He wishes to have much more things what he does not have. It is the common nature of almost all the persons. On account of this nature human race has made a great progress. But if the desire of getting more and more, becomes uncontrolled or limitless, it has adverse effect and causes unhappiness. This world is full of infinite number of beautiful things. One cannot get each and every thing. Due to the human nature a person thinks that happiness consists in the fulfillment of desires. But the desires are endless so happiness always remains an unrealized goal. It does not mean that one should not make an effort to get new things what one does not have, but it means that one must be satisfied with what one already has, and must not madly run after the things which one does not have.

We must admit the fact that life is a blend of pleasures and sorrows, tears and smiles. They are the inseparable parts of our life. We must not ignore this fact.

The real happiness is in the acquisition of some moral values. It lies in contentment. In other words we must be satisfied with what we have and we must not pine for what we do not have. Happiness lies in facing the reality of life, doing our duties honestly and leaving the results to God.

One thing more "our position (in all the fields) should be better than others,"this feeling or desire makes the situation worse because it causes distress and discomfort. Due to this desire we try to get more and more. In trying to get more, sometimes we have to use unfair means which lead to us in the wrong direction.

Besides it, how soever much we have, we will still find dearth of some thing or the other. So the best way to be happy is to do the best use of the things we already have, and be satisfied with them and we must not pine for what we do not have.

7-3-3 How to Concentrate (Chitta Ki Ekagrata ke Upay)

What is concentration-
Concentration is an act of giving all attention to something that is read or done or listened to.
Concentration is giving all your attention to what you are doing or to what someone is saying.
The importance of Concentration ( Why is concentration necessary ) -
For the success in every action, concentration of mind is the first and the foremost necessity. But in everyday life we experience that our mind can not remain stable for a long time. As a result of it, we can not pay proper or desired attention to the particular thing or an action. As we know, we can see our clear image in the water only when it is still and stable. In the same way if our mind is unstable, we can not concentrate on the particular thing or the activity which we want to accomplish.
Measures for concentration of mind or how to concentrate or tips for concentration -
The following are the measures which can help one to concentrate one's mind -

1. In a separate room or at a peaceful place, lie quietly keeping your face upward, relax your body completely, close your eyes and try to fix your mind on a particular part of your body one by one i.e. on nose, on mouth, on forehead, on chest, on right eye, on left eye etc. ( one by one ) for at least one minute. While doing so you can recite Gayatri Mantra or any other Mantra of your choice. When the Mantra is over, fix your mind  on the next part of your body and repeat the same mantra. Do this practice for five to ten minutes daily.

2. With full attention, look at any holy symbol like ' Om' , ' Swastik ' or any other symbol of your choice keeping proper distance from your eyes for three to five minutes.

3. Do a one thing at a time and start the next thing only the first thing is completed to your satisfaction.

4. Purification of mind is also necessary for concentration power of mind. For it - ( A ) Feel glad when you see someone making progress in his/her life. 

(B) Always try to be happy and practice the proverb ' happiness shared is happiness doubled.'

(C) Do not have malice or ill will for others.

(D) Do not have a desire or feeling to insult others.

7-3-2 Bhoutik aur aadhyatmik Unnati

 Material and Spiritual Progress

Today man has made a great progress in every field. A revolutionary change has taken place in the field of medicine, health, agriculture, transportation, telecommunication etc. Due to this progress materialistic comforts have increased a lot.

In spite of being all these materialistic comforts and progress, people in general are living a life of restlessness and uneasiness. As a result of it, they are losing their mental peace.

This situation shows that material progress and prosperity alone cannot be the means of mental peace. Wealth is not everything . It is possible for a man to be unhappy although he has every thing. On the other hand the people who have very little can be happy. The people of the so called advanced countries find life more and more difficult. They are bored. They suffer from nervous breakdown, fear, aimlessness, unhappiness and  dissatisfaction. Money cannot give real happiness. People ,who are prosperous, fail to find happiness in the economic prosperity. Such type of people are in search of things or places which can give them real joy and peace.

But it does not mean that there must not be any materialistic progress. For fulfilling the requirements and necessities of life, material progress is essential. But at the same time spiritual progress is also necessary. Without spiritual control, the material progress may lead the people to the wrong direction and invite a lot of troubles. So the material progress and the spiritual progress must go side by side. Only then the people can be happy in a real sense. The balanced progress in both the fields i. e. in material and in spiritual fields, can establish inner as well as outer progress. Neglecting the spiritual progress certainly causes negativity in some cases.

7-3-1 Prayer

What is a prayer -

A prayer is a call which comes out from our  soul. This call is not artificial . It has strong faith and devotion.  
1. A prayer is a set of words, formal or informal, which come out of heart to establish a pleasant form of rapport with God. We express these words to thank God for what He has done for our well being or to ask him to show us the right path to achieve goal.

2. A prayer is a spiritual procedure through which we can make contact with the great source of divine strength.

3. A prayer is a spiritual force like the force of gravity and attraction.

4. A prayer is the mental as well as verbal expression of the spiritual ideals.

5. Praying is an act of having communication with God.

6. If someone prays, he speaks to God that he believes in, in order to give thanks or to ask for his help.

7. If someone prays for something or prays that something might happen, he hopes for it or want it very strongly.

8. A prayer is all the words which someone says, when he is praying.

9. A prayer is a set of words which is said during a religious service.

10. A prayer is a hope which someone has for the future and which someone sometimes asks God to help him achieve.

11. A prayer is a request or a petition, spoken or unspoken, to God.

12. For a prayer we do not need to select any literary words. Only our heart must be pure. A few words of prayer which come out of our pure heart will certainly appeal to the Lord.

13. A prayer is a source of having direct contact wish divine power and though this contact we get positive energy to win the battle of life and to lead happy and worth living life.

14. A prayer is just like a tonic for our soul through which we get spiritual energy.