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I have read about this artice at econmic times I wanted to share the same with you all.

ALL our thoughts are centred on our own ideas of life. We only see what we wish to see. Most often we have already made up our minds about what we wish to see and we see things only how we want them to be.
When we meet a person, we form a judgment about the person and then we collect facts in support of our judgement; facts in support are retained, others are rejected. We modify facts of our observation
to suit our perception.

Our preconceived notions of life distort our actual vision of what life is about. This leads to suffering.
Children on the other hand have no fixed ideas about life or how it ought to be. They are therefore full of joy. They never take things for granted; everything is new for them; each sunrise, each tree and each flower. They are spontaneous, living fully in the moment. They see life as it is.

A Zen master had to choose his successor. He called all his disciples together and drew a small black dot on a white board. He then asked his disciples to tell him what they saw. Almost all saw only the black dot. One disciple alone said: What I see is a huge expanse of white, in which there is a small black dot. He was chosen as the successor.
The disciple chosen as the successor saw the whole picture as it was. The rest of the disciples saw just the black dot. They saw only the dot because of their preconception.

We need to drop all our prejudices of others and ourselves, of events, time and places and live and enjoy life as it is. As long as happiness is bound by time and space, it does not last.
Our perceptions limit us or liberate us based on whether we perceive things as they are or as we want them to be. All we need to do is to deal with things as they are. What we need is an internal cognitive shift: from seeing things as we want them to be seen to seeing things as they are, and enjoying life as it is. For this transformation to happen, we need to be in awareness all the time.

If we are conscious of our thoughts and actions every moment, we will never slip into forming judgments. Meditation can bring tremendous awareness into us causing the cognitive shift to happen.
Be blissful!

My Lasik experience

 

I had my lasik done in Mantri Prerna Hospital ranchi at 6th March , 2007 . My first operation :)

Budget has been bad , it has affected the stock market badly

Golconda fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complex in India which lies on the western outskirts around 11km from Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The history of Golconda Fort dates back to the early 13th century, when this south eastern part of the country was ruled by the Kakatiyas. The bulk of the ruins of this fort, date from the time of the Qutub Shahi kings, who had ruled this area in the 16th and 17th century. The fortress is built on a granite hill 120 metres high, surrounded by massive crenellated ramparts. 

Shepherd's Hill or 'Golla Konda', as it was known in Telugu, has an interesting story behind it. In 1143, on the rocky hill called 'Mangalavaram', a shepherd boy came across an idol. This was conveyed to the Kakatiya king, who was ruling at that time. The king got a mud fort constructed around the holy spot and nearly 200 years later Bahamini rulers (1364) took possession of the fort.  From 1507 over a period of 62 years the mud fort was expanded by the the first three Qutub Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite, extending around 5km in circumference, which has been a silent witness to many historic events. The illustrious rule of the Qutub Shahis at Golconda ended in 1687, with the conquest of the fort by the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb, who almost completely destroyed the fort and left it in a heap of pathetic ruins. 

Golconda consists of four distinct forts with a 10km long outer wall having 87 semi circular bastions; some still mounted with cannons, eight gateways, four drawbridges and number of royal apartments & halls, temples, mosques, magazines, stables etc, inside. The lowest of these is the outermost enclosure into which we enter by the 'Fateh Darwaza' (Victory gate, so called after Aurangzeb’s triumphant army marched in through this gate) studded with giant iron spikes ( to prevent elephants from battering them down) near the south-eastern corner. At Fateh Darwaza can be experienced the fantastic acoustical effects, characteristic of the engineering marvels at Golconda. A hand clap at a certain point below the dome at the entrance reverberates and can be heard clearly at the 'Bala Hisar' pavilion, the highest point almost a kilometre away. This acted as the warning note to residents in case of danger though now it is a mere amusing diversion to visitors.

Of the great gateways, the Balahisar Darwaza is the most impressive. Mythical beasts and lions on stucco panels of the spandrels provide decoration on this defence portal. From the Balahisar Darwaza starts the uphill ascent of some 380 uneven stone steps.

The main structure of the fort is laid out in a sequence of enclosures that holds the public and administrative structures to the royal residences and halls. The mortuary baths lie to the right of the portico. The baths were meant for the deceased royalty and harem ladies who were given the ritualistic bath before burial outside the Banjara Gate. Nagina Bagh, now in complete ruins, lies within an enclosure. 

The offices of Akanna and Madanna, two important Hindu officials in the Qutab Shahi court, are further up. The large iron weights, half buried in the ground, are curious relics of the past. Ruins of the Ambar Khana (granary 1642) and Bari Baoli (step well) are close to the upper terrace. One can also see a Hindu temple (Madanna's) belonging to the Kakatiya period carved out of a huge boulder. It has colorful murals of the Goddess Kali on the white-painted facade. 

Another important structure is the mosque built by Taramati. As one clambers up and down the boulders  through narrow patches and uneven steps we can see unusual clay pipes fitted into the wall planks – evidence of an efficient water supply arrangement to the uphill residential area.

Prominent corner minarets distinguish the small mosque (1518) built by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. The courtyard extend up to the ramparts providing spectacular views of the landscape below, for miles. Close to the mosque lies the small Rama Mandir under the boulders. Ram Das, a revenue official jailed by Abul Hasan Tana Shah for misusing state funds, carved images of Rama, Lakshman and Hanuman on the rock surface in the cell. 

The ascent of 380 steps finally culminates at the Balahisar Baradari, a wind-swept pavilion, twelve-arched, triple storeyed structure used as a durbar hall. It is divided by substantial piers into vaulted bays, a raised chamber with triple arches opens off the rear wall. On the uppermost terrace stands a stone throne. A pavilion, far away in the hills, is believed to have housed Taramati, Abul Hasan’s paramour. The Baradari shows yet another engineering marvel – natural air-conditioning provided by a gap in the double walls which sucks the air and releases it with accumulated pressure in the chambers.

Steep narrow steps descend to the zenana quarters – Rani Mahal. These palaces, built on massive platforms, had high ceilings and walls covered with decorative niches, alcoves and cornices, essentially Persian in design. The tall wooden columns, now lost, reveal the bare structure of the triple vaulted hall. Delicate arabesques in the roundels above the side arches constitute the elegant ornamentation on stucco. The Rani Mahal in its hey-days contained a world of luxury envied by the grand Mughals themselves. 

There is also supposed to be secret underground tunnel leading from the 'Durbar Hall' to one of the palaces at the foot of the hill. The tombs of the Qutub Shahi kings, built with Islamic architecture lie about 1 km north of the outer wall of Golconda. These graceful structures are surrounded by landscaped gardens, some of which having beautifully carved stonework. Outside the Fort are two separate pavilions built on a rocky eminence - the 'Taramathi Gana Mandir' and the 'Premathi Nritya Mandir' where the legendary sisters 'Taramathi' and 'Premamathi' resided. They gave their performance on a circular dais atop a two-storied structure, the 'Kala Mandir', which was visible from the king's durbar (king's court) on top of the Golconda Fort. The fortress city within the walls was famous for its diamond trade and the famed Koh-i-noor diamond is said to have come from here.

 Doing research on history of the great fortress , will come up with a blog soon. Don't miss to see the light and sound show here , Its worth 50 bucks.There are shows in english , telegu and hindi. It starts at 6.30 to 7.30 pm and other show at 7.45 to 8.45 pm

 

 

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One  India One Eid / Should Eid be celeberated at once

Ramadan speciality is that in the The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven .

Ramadan derives from the Arabic root: ramida or ar-ramad, meaning scorching heat or dryness. Since Muslims are commanded to fast during the month of Ramadan, it is believed that the month's name may refer to the heat of thirst and hunger, or because fasting burns away one's past sins. Muslims believe that God began revealing the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan (in the year 610 C.E.). The Qur'an commands: "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint...Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting..." (Chapter 2, verses 183 and 185). Fasting during Ramadan did not become an obligation for Muslims until 624 C.E., at which point it became the third of the Five Pillars of Islam. The others are faith (Shahadah); prayer (Salah); charitable giving (Zakah); and the pilgrimage to Makkah (Hajj).

Another aspect of Ramadan is that it is believed that one of the last few odd-numbered nights of the month is the Laylat ul-Qadr, the "Night of Power" or "Night of Destiny." It is the holiest night of the holiest month; it is believed to be the night on which God first began revealing the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibril (Gabriel). This is a time for especially fervent and devoted prayer, and the rewards and blessings associated with such are manifold. Muslims are told in the Qur'an that praying throughout this one night is better than a thousand months of prayer. No one knows exactly which night it is; it is one of God's mysteries. Additionally, Muslims are urged to read the entire Qur'an during the month of Ramadan, and its 114 chapters have been divided into 30 equal parts for this purpose.

When the first crescent of the new moon has been officially sighted by a reliable source, the month of Ramadan is declared over, and the month of Shawwal begins. The end of Ramadan is marked by a three-day period known as Eid ul-Fitr, the "Festival of Fast-breaking." It is a joyous time beginning with a special prayer, and accompanied by celebration, socializing, festive meals and sometimes very modest gift-giving, especially to children.

When Ramadan ends, Muslims give charity in a locally prescribed amount, calculated to feed one poor person in that region for one day. This is known as fitra, and is meant as another reminder of the suffering endured by many. Many Muslims also take this occasion to pay the annual alms which are due to the poor and needy, known as Zakah (2.5% of assets).

 During the Fast of Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives of Muslims. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. At the end of the day the fast is broken with prayer and a meal called the iftar.THe good that is acquired through the fast can be destroyed by five things -

1. the telling of a lie
2. slander
3. denouncing someone behind his back
4. a false oath
5. greed or covetousness
   

THE first sparks of protest against Pope Benedict XVI’s provocative statements about Islam begin flying and strong disapproval of his quote from a 14th century Byzantine emperor’s description of Islam registers, it is poised to add fuel to the debate on the clash of civilisations.

In India, a call for a one-day strike against the Pope’s comments came from the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League, a constituent of the hardline faction of the Hurriyat Conference, even as prominent Muslim leaders labelled his remarks as “unfortunate” and expressed “shock” over it. Pakistan’s Muslim scholars and religious leaders criticised the remarks against Islam and asked him to play a positive role in bringing Islam and Christianity closer. The Pope, who is seen as a more hardline votary of the Christain faith as well as more skeptical in his outlook towards Islam as compared to his predecessor John Paul II, said that violence as embodied in the Islamic concept of jihad, or holy war, is contrary to reason and God’s plan. He added that the West was so beholden to reason that Islam could not understand it.
Quoting the Byzantine emperor Manuel II Paleologus in the opening sentences of his address to the students of the Regensburg University in Germany he said: “Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread the sword by the faith he preached”. He added that violent conversion to Islam was contrary to reason and thus “contrary to God’s nature”.
In Delhi, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Musdhawarat (AIMMM) expressed their disapproval. AIMPLB said it was very “unfortunate” for the Pope to have made such a comment. “We are anguished and hurt. He is the most respected religious personality. His words are a setback to world peace. These kind of statements come out of the clash of civilisations that US president George Bush as identified himself with. Unfortunately, the Pope has got himself trapped into the political campaign against Islam,” Kamal Farooqi of the AIMPLB told ET.
The AIMMM expressed “shock and surprise” on behalf of the Muslim community over the Pope’s comments. “It is not proper to have quoted a 14th century Byzantine king who participated in the Crusades and was invaded by Muslim powers. This was his war propaganda to mobilise his people. Islam does not allow coercion in matters of religion,” Syed Shahabuddin president of AIMMM said.
Mr Farooqi also decried what he called the Pope’s effort to “link Islam with terrorism”. He claimed jihad was a concept that could be found in all religions as seen in Sri Krishna urging Arjuna to fight the great war in the Mahabharata and Christ’s exhortation to fight it out.
Modern Muslim theologians have spoken of many things as jihads — the struggle within the soul, defending Islam from critics, supporting its growth and migrating to non-Muslim lands for the purpose of spreading Islam. But a significant section believe that violent jihad is a constant of Islamic history and no major Muslim group or organisation has repudiated the doctrines of armed jihad. Following John Paul’s death in April 2005, radical Islam and terrorism emerged as key issues in the selection of the new Pope