Culture & Tradition of India

Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and the Christians offer prayers and services in the Churches. Easter is another important festival for Christians. On this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are a major attraction during Easter, the festival of rejuvenation of life and living. In the …

In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a human being who helps in achieving liberation and enlightenment as an “Arihant” by destroying their soul-constraining (ghati) karmas, became a role-model and leader for those seeking spiritual guidance. Tirthankaras revitalize Jain Society by organisation of fourfold Jain Order consisting of monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen. Not all Arihants can become Tirthankaras. There are twenty-four …

Jainism doesn’t have a single founder. The truth has been revealed at different times by a tirthankara, which means a teacher who ‘makes a ford’ i.e. shows the way. Other religions call such a person a ‘prophet’. As great omniscient teachers, Tirthankaras accomplished the highest spiritual goal of existence and then teach others how to achieve it. In what Jains …

Bhaktamara Stotra Bhaktamara Stotra is the most famous of the Jain Sanskrit prayers. It was composed by Acharya Manatunga. The name Bhaktamara comes from a combination of two sanskrit names, “Bhakta” (Devotee) and “Amar” (Immortal). So, it is said that by recitation of this Stotra, a person gets free from the worldly bonds, attains salvation, and hence becomes immortal. As …

कष्ट न हो औरों को ऐसे जीएं जीवन रस बाटें सबको, खुद दुख पीएं। निर्मल करो ज्ञान को अपने त्यागो मोह, भय और अज्ञान राग द्वेष को नष्ट करो मिले मोक्ष सुख खान जीओ और जीने दो: भगवान महावीर भगवान महावीर का दार्शनिक दृष्टिकोण इसी आधार पर निर्मित हुआ था जो उनके युग में जितना प्रासंगिक था, आज भी उतना …

Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Christ on Easter. The first Sunday after the first full moon, immediately after the vernal equinox, is the Easter Sunday. Easter is the time for self reflection and re-evaluation of oneself. The custom of Easter egg is historically associated with a pagan celebration of spring and fertility which was later incorporated into Christianity. No matter …

इस माह से यूं तो मेरा जन्म का रिश्ता है। जी हां, इस माह मेरा जन्मदिन आता है। लेकिन इसके अलावा भी इस गुलाबी महीने से मेरा भीना-भीना महकता जुड़ाव है। नाजुक उम्र का सौंधापन कहूं या सुगंधित सोलहवें साल की सुहानी अनुभूति, एक ही बात है। प्यार… जी हां इसी माह में सोलहवें वसंत का पहला-पहला प्यार हुआ था। …

The most thoughtful present that can be given to your beloved is a love letter. Your true feelings can be better expressed by putting them down in words. You will be able to speak out those things which you always wanted him / her to know but were never able to tell in his / her presence. But does the …

Do you have great love chemistry with your partner? When in love, you experience a variety of emotions. At times, love makes your spirit soar with happiness. At other times, falling in love can bring negative emotions such as jealousy. Then there are times when love treats you like a doormat. But that is the beauty of love. You have …

प्यार एक ऐसा खूबसूरत एहसास है जिसे कुछ शब्दों में परिभाषित करना मुश्किल है। जितना आसान यह दिखता है, इसकी राहें उतनी ही कठिन हैं। इसकी गहराई केवल इसे जीने वाला ही समझ सकता है। एक-दूसरे को प्यार करना या थोड़ा समय रोमांस कर लेना प्रेम नहीं है, एक दूसरे को समझना, सम्मान और अहमियत देना सच्चे प्रेम मायने हैं। …