Everybody is on the wrong train

Each individual is a unique phenomenon. Hence no law, no morality can be applicable to all. Of course, we have to agree on a few minimums just to exist together, but those minimums have to be the nonessentials.

About the essentials, there should be no compromise at all, with no one, not even with God, because you don’t know anything about God. The priest goes on speaking on behalf of a God which nobody knows. It is the priest, who pretends that his voice is God’s voice.

Religion means one is trying to transcend the mundane; otherwise, religion loses all its meaning. … And this is not only the case with Hindus: this is the case with Buddhists, Jainas, Christians, Jews, with almost all organised religions. They have all gone off-track. I mean they have become entangled with the nonessential.

There cannot be myriad rules about the essential; it is about the very nonessential: while you are walking, how much you should see of the road? – only four feet, not more than that, not even four feet six inches. If you go beyond the limit of four feet, you fall from grace. Now what does it have to do with religion? You have to have only a certain number of clothing, not more, and you have to be very strict about it. You have to beg in a certain way, from certain people, not otherwise. You have to eat only at a certain time; if you are feeling hungry again you cannot eat, you have to remain hungry.

These rules have been propagated in the name of religion, and once something takes the colour of religion, it starts looking important to people.

Character has been very much emphasised; in fact, character is a peripheral phenomenon. The real thing is not character but consciousness, but consciousness happens inside and is not available for others to observe; others can only observe your character. And it is always the others who are deciding for you, hence they decide something that they can observe: they decide about your behaviour. And of course man is capable of conducting himself in a certain way; he can force himself to do all kinds of contortions, but that does not change his consciousness at all.

Forgiveness paves the way to stillness

When faced with painful events caused by others, we have a choice. Most give in to anger, hatred and revenge, and it causes further suffering. If we are to maintain a calm mind, we need to cultivate forgiveness. Forgiveness involves forgetting what the person has done to us so we can move on with our life with a clear mind and heart.

When we do not forgive someone, thoughts of anger, bitterness, and revenge rankle in our own minds and hearts, and we are the ones who suffer.

When we are filled with anger and hatred, we cannot concentrate at work. Our productivity and efficiency may drop because we are unable to keep our mind on our work. Instead of paying attention to our job, we are thinking about who has hurt us, how they have hurt us, why they have hurt us, and how we can hurt them back.

Next dedication...This cycle of angry thoughts festers in our mind, and we cannot focus on our work. Thus, we may make mistakes. Sometimes the mistakes can cost others their lives. We know that drivers, pilots, train conductors, or bus drivers can be in such a rage that they cause an accident in which others are hurt or killed. A doctor or pharmacist whose mind is not on their work can cause harm to patients.

To avoid disastrous consequences, it is much better to forgive. Medical researchers are finding another benefit to forgiveness. It has a positive effect on our brain. There is increasing scientific evidence of how anger causes stress-related ailments. Brain scans and medical tests show that exposure to the body’s own cortisol and stress hormones can cause a build-up in the brain’s blood vessels and nervous system that may cause a stroke, damage to parts of the brain.

If we know that anger can cause irreparable damage to our brain, then we may want to consider learning the art of forgiveness. Additionally, if we hurt others mentally or emotionally, they may react, causing a negative atmosphere. Before we know it, we have a toxic, poisonous environment in our homes, offices, in communities and the world. We can put a stop to the pollutants of hatred and anger with the balm of forgiveness.

If we do not react to other people’s negativity and instead forgive them, they have no one against whom to react. It puts a stop to the chain reaction. If we remain loving to others, how long will they be negative to us? They will ultimately give up.

Love and forgiveness inspire others to love and to make the world peaceful. Because forgiveness against those who hurt us is the greatest example of godly love in this world. If each of us were forgiving, it would not be long before the world would become more loving and peaceful. If we do so, we will find that our minds are calmer and we are able to still our minds more easily when we sit to meditate, which will bring forth faster results in our spiritual development.

When it comes to meditation, success depends on how easily we can still the mind to focus within. Anger and hatred, are impediments to stilling the mind. The more activity going on in our mind, the longer it takes to become concentrated in our meditations.

Namaste.

Aspiring to live a life of purpose

Ever since human beings started to think rationally, we have been curious about things. This is true at both the relative level, such as wanting to know how organisms have evolved, and the absolute level, like wondering about God and the nature of the universe.

There must be more to life than just growing up, getting a job, taking a few vacations, retiring and dying. Without a clearly defined purpose, we just meander through space and time. A purpose is a master plan for our life. Knowing our purpose helps define our goals. It makes life more enjoyable and effortless. Purpose is not something that others choose for us. We must choose it for ourselves.

Most people just pursue wealth. Their sole mission in life is to earn money. Some go beyond and have a powerful emotional motivator. A few are driven by intellectual goals. Others are in search of happiness. The rare one sets aside worldly concerns and is consumed with matters of the Spirit.

Ultimately you want to live a meaningful life. You want more zest, more fullness, greater happiness. You want to wake up in the morning excited and enthusiastic, jumping out of bed with a thirst for life that you haven’t felt since you were a child. Your purpose is your connection to something larger, something that will allow you to make your mark in the world, to truly make a difference.

To begin with, you need to expand your mind. Read inspiring stories of others who achieved greatness. Read the scriptures. In 2016 a study in England found that among teenagers, those who had a spiritual background had a stronger sense of purpose. Invest your time in helping others. Another’s pain can lead you to awareness of all that you are blessed with. Cultivate a sense of awe and gratitude. When you connect with the divine Power, you are driven to make a positive impact on the world. Fix a higher ideal and work with like- minded people.

Identify your svadharma, your talent, inner calling. The Mozarts of the world have pursued their passion from a young age. Uncover your passion like a sculptor, chipping away the stone to reveal the masterpiece underneath. Your life’s purpose is this masterpiece, lurking beneath the surface, waiting to be released.

Understand your inner personality. Strengthen your intellect. You may be inspired with a larger purpose but a well-fortified intellect is necessary to organise your activities and pursue the goal with consistency. Are your actions selfish and self-centred or are you truly dedicated to a higher ideal? The higher the goal the greater is your energy, creativity and power.

Feel one with a larger circle of people. Then you will feel less insecure and competitive. You will no longer fight imaginary enemies! Finally, understand that the world and all it has to offer is impermanent, passing, and ephemeral. Its inherent value is zero. The Spirit, the only permanent factor in life, adds value to the world. Seek Spirit. The world will come to you unsought. You will achieve effortless success and happiness in the world while you gain Enlightenment.

Don’t waste any more time stumbling through life. Identify your purpose and strive to express it in your work, your play, and your relationships. Living life on purpose will translate to better well-being for you, your family, and your world.

Thank you so much for reading me.

BRICKS summit

The 2018 BRICS summit is the tenth annual BRICS summit, an international relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five member states Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the second time the South Africa has hosted the summit after the 2013 summit..
Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR): It is a programme of partnership among BRICS nation that will focus on Maximising the opportunities arising from the fourth industrial revolution/New Industrial Revolution. It was formed at the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg 11th summit will be held in Brazil for that remaining partners extended full support . 4th to 7th summit at Ufa Russia are related to NDB .
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ASEAN association of south east Asian Nations.

The ASEAN Summit is a biannual meeting held by the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in relation to economic, political, security, and socio-cultural development of Southeast Asian countries. In addition, it serves as a prominent regional (Asia) and international (worldwide) conference, with world leaders attending its related summits and meetings to discuss various problems and global issues, strengthening cooperation, and making decisions.[1][2] The summit has been praised by world leaders for its success and ability to produce results on a global level.[3]

Jal sakti abhiyan

Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s impetus on Jal Sanchay, the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) is a time-bound, mission-mode water conservation campaign. The JSA will run in two Phases: Phase 1 from 1st July to 15th September 2019 for all States and Union Territories; and Phase 2 from 1st October to 30th November for States and UTs receiving the retreating monsoon (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu). During the campaign, officers, groundwater experts and scientists from the Government of India will work together with State and district officials in India’s most water-stressed districts for water conservation and water resource management by focusing on accelerated implementation of five target intervention. The JSA aims at making water conservation a jan andolan through asset creation and communication campaign.

Traditional medicine

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Traditional medicine refers to the knowledge, skills and practises based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness.

Traditional medicine is often termed alternative or complementary medicine in many countries. Herbal treatments are the most popular form of traditional medicine and 70% to 80% of the Region has used a form as primary health care.

One third of the population lacks access to essential medicines and the provision of safe and effective traditional and alternative remedies could become an important way of increasing access to health care services.

Tried and tested methods and products:

Acupuncture has been proven effective in relieving a variety of pain disorders, high blood pressure, depression and morning sickness. It can also alleviate postoperative pain and adverse reactions to chemotherapy.
The Chinese herb Artemisia annua has been found to be effective against resistant malaria and could create a breakthrough in preventing almost 1 million deaths annually.
In South Africa, the plant Sutherlandia microphylla is being studied for use in HIV patients. The plant may increase energy, appetite and body mass in people living with HIV.