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Indian Spirituality, Scriptures, Knowledge, Culture: Essential Foundations of Vishwaguru

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It is said that India was Vishwaguru - the teacher to the world. It can again be a Vishvaguru - the torch bearer of the mankind. Its strength lies in its all encompassing culture. Hindus, which constitute the majority, their beliefs are open for research and development while retaining their time tested core values. Why was India VishWaguru ? Remembering the past  India’s past is incredible. When civilization was yet to dawn on the world we had well developed education, music, architecture, military science & philosophy. The development was both spiritual as well as material. 1. SPIRITUAL SCIENCE India has an edge in knowledge of subjects related to spirituality and consciousness. It was developed as a complete science in this land. These works of RISHIS & MUNIS in the form of scriptures are available for everyone to explore. This science also called ‘science of self-realisation’ must be introduced to one and all. Further, it is said that we are ‘not ...
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Hindi Language: Its Popularity and Spread

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 Hindi Language: Its Popularity and Spread Around the Globe     Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with about 600 million speakers. Hindi is actually spoken by more than 425 million people as a first language, and a significant number of 120 million speak Hindi as their second language? Hindi language stands tall as the fourth most-spoken language in the world after English, Spanish and Mandarin. Hindi is widely spoken in India but it isn't just limited to our country. There are many other destinations around the world, 20 to be precise, where Hindi has gained an official language status and several locals prefer conversing in it.   Countries Where Hindi is Understood Among the General Masses Here are some of the countries where Hindi is widely spoken, apart from India.   Nepal Nepal has a large Hindi-speaking population. About 80,000 Nepalese speak Hin...
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Why Do We Become Angry: Bhagavad Gita Answers

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Bhagavad Gita Verse 2.62 Describes the Reasons of Anger Generation.  Why do we become angry? There are many theories about it. We shall see what Bhagwad Geeta has to say about anger so that it can be managed successfully. Bhagwad Geeta describes generation of anger in the following verse and says that anger is linked to our contemplation. ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः संगस्तेषूपजायते । संगात्संजायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते ॥ 2.62 ॥  " While contemplating the objects of the senses,  a person develops attachment for them, and  from such attachment lust develops, and  from lust anger arises."    The verse has four parts and we shall see them part by part. 1. WHILE CONTEMPLATING THE OBJECTS OF SENSES ( ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः ). Contemplation of objects Scriptures say our mind is always engaged in these subjects- eating, sleeping, defending & sex and improving their conditions. Mind a...
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Tagore Endorsed Brands - Had Nationalist Agenda

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  The Nobel Laureate  Rabindranath  featured in over 100 advertisements, promoting ghee to face creams to harmoniums. Nationalist Agenda Almost all the companies or products that the creator of "Gitanajali" endorsed were by indigenous companies who struggled to compete with foreign or established brands. He considered it his duty to support the Swadeshi enterprises. It was his nationalist agenda. The ads covered a wide variety of products, including books, stationery, medicines, cosmetics, food products and musical instruments. The Western World thought it was impossible to substitute animal fat, in the soap-making process. But Ardeshir Godrej seized the opportunity and in 1919, launched the world’s first pure-vegetarian soap, made from vegetable oil extracts. The brand was called Chavi.  The Godrej soap  ad featuring Tagore's photograph appeared in a host of newspapers across the country. Endorsing Radium Snow cream , Tagore wrote that those who use beauty prod...
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Paintings Depicting Various Trades and Professions During British Rule.

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  Paintings Depicting Various Trades & Professions Of People During East India Company Rule. In 1826, East India Company hired artists to paint and depict various trades to raise taxes on trade in India. A few such pictures are presented here. These paintings show the costume and tools used by these people 200 years back.  The Paintings  1. Knitter - Observe Janeeva   2. Farmer 3. Potter 4. Sonar 5. Tambuli ( Paan Shop) 6. Bheesti or Water Carrier.   7. Natteen, or Juggler 8. Dana Pisne Wali.. Miller   9. Lalla: Writer 10. Durzee, Tailor 11. Tokree Bananewale;  Basket Maker.   12. Hookah Maker 13. Palanquin Bearer 14. Muchlee Wallee, Fisherwoman   15. Muchlee Walee - Another depiction 16. Mithaiwala - Sweet seller   ...
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Are Hindus Worshipers of Many Gods?