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Remembering the Hero of Battle of Mantalai - General Zorawar Singh on his Punya Tithi

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 Year, 1834  A landmark year in the Indian Military History when an unsung warrior decided to extend the boundaries of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s empire to Ladakh which till the 15th century was part of Tibet and was ruled by dynasties of local Lamas.  General Zorawar Singh and the Battle of Mantalai May, 1834 Even though Lake Mansarowar holds very important place in the culture of Bharat, from the plains of India none of the organised forces had reached that far until Gen.Zorawar Singh took the conquest. After leaving Rudok, when Zorawar Singh marched into the district of Mansarowar, the people gave in without resistance and the victory was achieved without blood shed. Hoping for similiar kind of victory on their way to Kailash and the holy lake. They reached a place called Tokoporal and the lake was just a day of March ahead. The troop had decided not to cause any bloodshed while on the pilgrimage to the holy lake. They halted the night there. Zorawar Singh's army unit FAT...
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Ma Chandraghanta, an embodiment of compassion and also the fiercest roopa of Durga, worshipped on 3rd day of Navratri!Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥

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Ma Chandraghanta, an embodiment of  compassion and also the fiercest roopa of  Durga, worshipped on 3rd day of Navratri! Pindaja Pravararudha  Chandakopastrakairyuta। Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti  Vishruta॥ Devi adorned by the moon, who has a tiger  as her vahana, just by hearing the name  Chandraghanta all desires can be achieved.  On the third day of Navratri, the third  Power (Shakti) of Goddess Durga is  worshipped. This avatar of Goddess Durga  is known and worshipped as Ma  Chandraghanta. Her forehead is bedecked with the crescent moon resembling the  shape of a temple bell. Ma Chandraghanta is the married form the  Goddess Parvati. After getting married to  Lord Shiva Goddess Mahagauri started  adorning her forehead with half Chandra  and due to which Parvati was known as  Chandraghanta. The story behind the birth of this Swarupa  goes as follows. In the previous incarnation  ...
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When determined to achieve something, age becomes just a number! The story of 'Gandhi Buri' and her extraordinary courage!

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When determined to achieve something, age becomes just a number! The story of 'Gandhi Buri' and her extraordinary courage! Matangini Hazra, a lady of strong determination who actively participated in the Indian independence movement, led the group of women into freedom struggle and took bullets of British Indian police on 29 September 1942 and sacrificed her life for the sake of the country.  She died chanting 'Vande Mataram', with the Indian tri-colour in her hands.  Matangini was born in the small village of Hogla, near Tamluk in 1869. She did not obtain a proper education due to her father Thakurdas Maity’s poor financial condition. She was married early with Trilochan Hazra of Alinan village , who was much older than her. She was widowed by the age of eighteen. Thereafter she devoted herself to social service, working tirelessly for others. Among the hundreds who led the protests against British, Matangini Hazra, a woman from West Bengal, stands out in h...
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Story of Brahmacharini..

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Story of Brahmacharini, teaches us persevarence! Know more about the this form of Durga, worshipped on second day of Navaratri! "Dadhana Kara Padmabhyamakshamala Kamandalu। Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama॥" Devi who holds Japamala in one hand and Kamandala in the other, Devi whose grace will always bring good fortunes.  Ma Brahmacharini is the Swarupa of Durga Devi who is worshiped on the second day of Navratri.  Navratri signifies victory of good over evil, be it Goddess Durga defeating Mahishasura or Lord Rama winning over Ravana.  Brahmacharini one of the nine avatars of Durga. In this avatar, Durga embodies tapas, she is barefoot, wearing simple clothes, she looks fragile due to the penance.  The name Brahmacharini is derived from two words – 'Vedastatvam Tapo Brahma'  “Brahma” here means tapa or penance and “Charini” means an ardent follower. Brahmacharini is someone who is following an intense penance.  After she immolated herself in the sac...
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Story of Shailaputri

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Story of Shailaputri - the first of the nine Swarupa of Durga Devi, worshipped on the first day of Navaratri! "Vande Vanchitalabhaaya chandrardha krutashekaraam | Vrushaarudhaam shuladharaam Shailaputrim yashaswinim ||"  I pay my Vandana to the Shailaputri , who bestows upon the choicest boons to the devotees. The moon in the crescent form is adorned as the crown on Her forehead. She  mounts on the Vrushabha- the bull and carries a Trishula. She is Yashasvini - the one who makes us victorious.  Ma Shailaputri is worshiped on the first day of Navaratri, the 9 days of prayers and celebration in India that mark the 9 days of battle between the goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura. She was the daughter of the God of Mountains, Himavanta, hence the name Shailaputri. She is popularly known as Parvati, her husband is Shiva and she has two sons – Kartikeya and Ganesha.  To understand the story behind the birth of Ma Shailaputri, let’s have a look at one of her earlier inc...
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ಹೃದಯದ ಬಳಿ ಕೇಳು, ಯೋಧ ದೇವರಲ್ಲವೇ?

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ದೇವರು ತಾನು ಎಲ್ಲೆಡೆಯಲ್ಲೂ ಇರಲಾರೆ ಎಂದೇ ತಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಎನ್ನುತ್ತೇವೆ ಬಹುಷಃ ದೇವರು ಇದೇ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಯೋಧನನ್ನೂ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿರಬಹುದು ಅಲ್ಲವೇ? ಒಂದೊಂದು ಬಾರಿ ಹೃದಯದಿಂದ ಹೀಗೇ ದನಿಯೊಂದು ಕೇಳಿಬರುತ್ತದೆ ದೇವರೇ ಯೋಧನ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದರೋ ಅಥವಾ ಯೋಧನೇ ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷ ದೇವರೊ? ಮನದೊಳಗಿನ ಭೂಕಂಪ, ಪ್ರವಾಹದ ಸಂಕಟದಿಂದ ಪಾರು ಮಾಡುವವ  ಚೈತನ್ಯವು ದೇವರಾದರೆ  ಸುರಿಯುವ ಮಳೆ, ಭೋರ್ಗರೆದು ಹರಿಯುವ ಹೊಳೆಯನ್ನೂ ಲೆಕ್ಕಿಸದೆ ಕಾಪಾಡುವ ಯೋಧನೂ ದೇವರಲ್ಲವೇ? ಭಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ನೀಡಿದ ಒಂದಗಳು ಅನ್ನಕ್ಕೂ ಒಲಿಯುವ ಕರುಣಾಮಯೇ ದೇವರು ಎಂದಾದರೆ ನೀವೆಸೆದ ಕಲ್ಲಿನ ಗಾಯ ಮಾಸುವ ಮುನ್ನವೇ ನಿಮ್ಮ ರಕ್ಷಣೆಗಾಗಿ ಧಾವಿಸುವ ಯೋಧ ದೇವರಲ್ಲವೇ? ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಜನ ಸಂಕಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ದೇವರನ್ನು ನೆನೆಯುತ್ತೇವೆ ವಿಪತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರವೇ ಯೋಧರ ನೆನೆಯುತ್ತೇವೆ ಹೃದಯದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೈಯಿಟ್ಟು ಕೇಳಿ ಯೋಧನೂ ದೇವರಲ್ಲವೇ? ಭಗವಂತನಿಗೆ ಹಲವರು ಸ್ವರೂಪಗಳಿವೆ ಆದರೆ ದೇವರೊಬ್ಬನೇ ಹಲವಾರು ಬಣ್ಣದ ಸಮವಸ್ತ್ರ ಧರಿಸಿ ಬರಬಹುದು ಆದರೆ ಯೋಧರ ಹೃದಯದ ಬಡಿತ ಹೇಳುವ ಶಬ್ದ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಒಂದೇ ಭಗವಂತನ ಅವಕೃಪೆಗೆ ಭಯಬೀಳುವ ನಮಗೆ, ಯೋಧನಿಗೆ ನೀಡಬೇಕಾದ ಗೌರವದ ಪರಿವೆ ಇಲ್ಲದಾಗಬಹುದೇ? ಆದರೂ ಯೋಧ ನಿಮಗೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುವ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಖ ತಿರುಗಿಸಿಹನೆ? ಮನದ ಮೂಲೆಯ ಆತ್ಮ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯ ಕೇಳು ಯೋಧ ದೇವರಲ್ಲವೇ?
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solder is God, how can he not be

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God can not be everywhere  So he created mother May it is the same reason He created a Soldier too Sometimes my heart asks, Is he just a creation of God? Is he not the god himself?! He is god, how can he not be? We plead to god, to rescue us From all the turmoils, unrest of any form Yes he does answer our prayer, He comes to our rescue, wearing a uniform He is god, how can he not be? Offer a grain of food, the god is pleased You pray or don't he doesn't care Ask for his help, he is always there Soldier is no different Pelt stone on him, abuse him or illtreat him, He doesn't care Even before the wound that you gave him has healed, to help you He is there He is god, how can he not be? We treat them like god, literally We only go to them seeking help, at times of trouble Think carefully And speak your heart, He deserve to be respected, all time, every time Afterall, He is god, how can he not be?
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