NOBLE THOUGHTS # 72

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RAJA FESTIVAL

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Raja (Odia: ରଜ) or Raja Parba (Odia: ରଜ ପର୍ବ) or Mithuna Sankranti is a three-day-long festival of womanhood celebrated in Odisha, India. The second day of the festival signifies beginning of the solar month of Mithuna from, which the season of rains starts.

It is believed that the mother Goddess Earth or the divine wife of Lord Vishnu undergoes menstruation during the first three days. The fourth day is called Vasumati Snana, or ceremonial bath of Bhudevi. The term Raja came from the Sanskrit word ‘Rajas’ which means menstruation and when a woman menstruates, she is called ‘Rajaswala’ or a menstruating woman, and in medieval times the festival became more popular as an agricultural holiday marking the worship of Bhudevi, who is the wife of lord Jagannath. A silver idol of Bhudevi is still to be found in the Puri Temple beside Lord Jagannath .

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LIFETIME TO FORGET

POWER OF VOICE

Let’s watch this video to learn better what happens when we don’t protest against injustice.

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शालीन मुखौटा

YOUR LOVE

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The big wheel by Marc Chagall

You spin grandiose turmeric-indigo dreams
encompassing the eiffel and the eye

you paint the skies vivid lettuce green
cabbage clouds melt in the summer heat

you weave whimsical seasons of love
rescuing my heart from the cycles of highs and lows

Over the town by Marc Chagall

you sweep me off my high-heeled shoes
carrying me over the hills and the dingle

you build a magnificent castle of passion
leaving behind mundane grey and red dwellings

you make love soar, defy gravity
kite-like we float, not as two, but as one.

Written for David’s W3 for POW Melissa’s ekphrastic prompt based on the above two paintings. Also for Eugi’s moonwashed weekly prompt and Kerfe’s random word generator.

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INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH SERIES – VI : NOURISHING SOUL FOR HAPPINESS

Here is a speech by Dr. Mohit Ghota where he shared his personal experience with people.

This is quite inspirational to deal successfully with depression, frustration and all anxiety.

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BIRDS NOVA SCOTIA

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Baby Mallard Duckling

Male Yellow Throat Warbler

Cedar Waxwing

Black Throated Blue Warbler

I saw this Song Sparrow and he is sitting on thisfence

This Northern Parula is sitting on this Apple Tree.

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WORDS OF WISDOM # 10

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WORLD OCEANS DAY 2023

Theme:
“Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing”

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Theme for 2021: “The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods”

The concept of a World Oceans Day was first proposed in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro as a way to celebrate our world’s shared ocean and our personal connection to the sea, as well as to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives and the important ways people can help protect it.

World Ocean Day

The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day

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BUDDHA’S TAKE ON SELF FORGIVENESS

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Forgiveness is a powerful concept that can be incredibly difficult to practice.

Many of us live with guilt from past mistakes or regrets that continue to haunt us, sabotaging our ability to live in the present moment. This is particularly true when we view mistakes as flaws in our character, something that defines us indefinitely. However, the teachings of Buddhism remind us that forgiveness of the self is not only possible, but a transformative practice that can help free us from suffering and move towards a more peaceful and mindful existence.

Buddhism teaches that one must cultivate compassion towards oneself to open the door to forgiveness, instead of drowning in one’s own self-pity. Forgiving oneself is a process of discovering one’s authentic self through mindfulness and reflection. We begin by acknowledging that the past cannot be changed and that dwelling on it only feeds our negative emotions, leading us toward…

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NOBLE THOUGHTS # 71

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SPIRITS

A shot of hope to mask all fears.
A pint of faith to capture tears.
Light appears,
Troubles clear,
Painful years,
Disappear.

A cup of bliss eases the shakes.
A glass of charm is all it takes.
Fix mistakes,
Balance quakes,
Soothing lakes,
Eases aches.

A flask of pride to be kept strong.
A flute of wisdom corrects wrongs.
Joyful songs,
Hum along,
Harmless prong,
All belong.

A bottle of peace helps trauma heal.
A crate of love so all can feel.
Ego peels,
Light reveals,
Bright appeal
Pure and real.

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Spirits

WAKE UP CALLS

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As we get older, many of us begin to realize that life doesn’t always go according to plan.

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we never anticipated, and we may have regrets about missed opportunities or paths not taken. Here are five wake-up calls that people often receive too late in life:

1. Health – One of the first wake-up calls that people receive too late in life is that their health isn’t guaranteed. It’s easy to take our bodies for granted when we’re young and healthy, but as we age, we may experience unexpected illnesses or changes in our health that can be difficult to address. By taking care of our health earlier in life, we can help to minimize our risk of health problems down the line and avoid any potential regrets.

2. Relationships – As human beings, we are social creatures, and relationships are an essential…

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023

Theme 2023:
The theme is “Solutions to plastic pollution”.

Sand art by Sudarsan Pattnaik

This is a  SandArt on a turtle by using 2320 plastic bottles with the message “#BeatPlasticPollution “, #UnPlasticIndia, at Puri beach, Odisha on the occasion of #WorldEnvironmentDay2023.

Host Country of World Environment Day 2023:
World Environment Day 2023 is being hosted by Ivory Coast, in collaboration with the Netherlands, showcasing their leadership in fighting plastic pollution.

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