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Love of Siya Ram

When Eyes First Met

He saw her in the garden,
She looked away — but the wind stopped.
Even the flowers forgot to bloom.
The earth had found its center.

In that one glance, Shri Ram saw not just a bride, but the goddess of purity. Sita saw not just a prince, but the soul she had always known. No words passed — because love bowed in silence.

Love in Exile

He had a bow.
She had a smile.
The forest bowed to both.

No palace, no throne, yet she walked behind him like devotion follows divinity. They had nothing — yet the trees whispered, “They are kings.”
In their humble hut lived heaven.

The Full Moon in Separation

She in Lanka,
He in tears.
But between them,
The moon carried messages.

Even the stars could not sleep as Sita wept beneath them. And Ram, holding her hairpin close to his heart, let the wind become his prayer. Distance did not break love — it deepened it.

Love Beyond Fire

She walked through fire.
He stood still — not as judge,
But as flame.

Sita’s purity could not be tested — only revealed. Ram knew. But the world needed light to understand their fire. And fire itself became her witness. Love stood untouched by smoke.

The Homecoming

No music played.
Yet Ayodhya danced.
Because she returned,
And he smiled.

When Sita returned beside Ram, the sun rose softer, the bells rang sweeter, and even the sky looked golden. The kingdom knew — Lakshmi and Narayana had come home.

A Divine Ode to Shri Ram: The Eternal Light of Compassion and Grace

In the gentle rustle of leaves and the tender hum of the wind, the name of Shri Ram echoes—a melody of divinity, a whisper of eternal love. On this sacred day of Ram Navami, we turn our hearts to the luminous figure of Shri Ram, as painted in the soulful verses of Tulsidas in Ramcharitmanas and the divine bhajans of Sant Thyagaraja. Through their words, Shri Ram emerges not just as a king or a warrior, but as the embodiment of grace, compassion, and unshakable righteousness—a light that guides us through the darkest forests of life.

Shri Ram, the Maryada Purushottam, the ideal of human virtue, walks with a quiet strength that needs no proclamation. His life is a song of sacrifice, a dance of duty, and a river of love that flows for all—be it the humblest squirrel or the mightiest king. Tulsidas, with his poetic heart, pours this essence into his dohas, while Thyagaraja, with his musical soul, weaves it into bhajans that lift us closer to the divine. Together, they gift us a Shri Ram who is both celestial and earthly, infinite yet intimate.

Imagine Shri Ram in the forests of exile, his feet kissed by the earth, his eyes reflecting the sorrows and joys of those around him. He is the protector who wields the bow, yet the lover who cradles Sita’s heart. He is the brother who stands by Lakshman, the son who bows to Dasharatha’s will, and the friend who embraces Sugriva and Hanuman with boundless trust. In every step, he teaches us that true strength lies in humility, true victory in compassion.

Tulsidas’ Tribute to Shri Ram

In Ramcharitmanas, Tulsidas crafts a vision of Shri Ram that glows with divinity. One of his beloved dohas captures the essence of Ram’s grace:

Doha (Awadhi):
रामचंद्र के भजन बिना, कैसे उतरै पार।
तुलसी संत समागम बिनु, भवसागर दुखदार।।

Transliteration:

Rāmachandra ke bhajan binā, kaise utarai pāra.
Tulasī santa samāgama binu, bhavasāgara dukhadāra.

Meaning:

“Without singing the praises of Ramchandra, how can one cross the ocean of existence? Tulsidas says, without the company of saints, the worldly sea remains full of sorrow.”

Here, Tulsidas tells us that Shri Ram is not just a name but a bridge—a bridge of devotion that carries us beyond life’s trials. To chant his name is to feel his presence, to rest in his mercy.

Thyagaraja’s Melody of Devotion

Sant Thyagaraja, the saint of the south, pours his love for Shri Ram into his bhajans, sung in Telugu. His compositions are like flowers offered at Ram’s feet. One such divine piece is:

Bhajan (Telugu):

రామ భక్తి సామ్రాజ్యము నీదేరా
రామ నీ నామమే జీవన సారమురా

Transliteration:
Rāma bhakti sāmrājyamu nīderā
Rāma nī nāmame jīvana sāramurā

Meaning:
“O Rama, the empire of devotion belongs to you alone. Your name, O Rama, is the essence of life.”
Through this bhajan, Thyagaraja surrenders to Shri Ram, declaring that his name is the nectar that sustains the soul. It is a call to lose ourselves in Ram’s love, to let his compassion wash over us like a monsoon rain.

The Beauty of Shri Ram’s Spirit

Shri Ram’s life is a canvas of divine hues—each moment a stroke of beauty, each choice a testament to love. When he lifts the bow to free Ahilya from her curse, we see his mercy. When he accepts Vibhishana, Ravana’s brother, we see his forgiveness. When he weeps for Sita, we see his humanity. And when he returns to Ayodhya, lighting lamps of joy, we see his triumph—not over others, but over the shadows within.

Tulsidas and Thyagaraja show us a Shri Ram who is the sun of righteousness, yet the moon of tenderness. He is the warrior who battles evil, yet the sage who cradles peace. On Ram Navami, as we sing his glories and light our diyas, let us not just celebrate a king, but embrace a friend—a divine companion who walks with us, whispering courage, kindness, and hope.

Let the dohas of Tulsidas fill our hearts with devotion, and the bhajans of Thyagaraja lift our spirits to the heavens. For in Shri Ram, we find the divine made simple, the eternal made near—a love so pure, it transforms us all.

Jai Shri Ram! Jai Siya Ram! Ram Lakshman Janaki, Jai bolo Hanuman Ki!

Shubh Ram Navami to all

Little gifts that drift our way

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky

by Rabindranath Tagore

It’s such a peaceful, dreamy thought, isn’t it? Let me paint it for you in simple, heartfelt words.

Picture yourself standing outside as the day winds down, the sky turning soft shades of orange and pink.

The sun is dipping low, and suddenly, clouds drift in—light and fluffy, not heavy or dark like they sometimes are. In the past, you might have seen clouds and thought of rain soaking your clothes or thunder rumbling through the air. But not this time. Tagore imagines these clouds as gentle visitors, floating into his life with a new purpose. They’re not here to bring trouble or chaos—they have let go of their storms. Instead, they are like artists, brushing strokes of color across the sunset, making it even more beautiful.

This line feels like a sigh of relief, a moment of calm after a long journey. It’s as if Tagore is saying that sometimes, things we once feared—like clouds that used to mean rain—can change. They can come into our lives and surprise us with something lovely instead. Maybe he is talking about the way life works, too. Hard times, like storms, don’t last forever. And when they pass, what’s left can brighten our days in ways we didn’t expect—like clouds turning a plain sunset into a masterpiece of gold, purple, and red.

It’s a reminder to look up and see the beauty in what’s around us, even in things that once seemed heavy or uncertain. These clouds aren’t weighing him down anymore; they are lifting his spirit, adding a splash of wonder to his evening. Tagore’s words feel like an invitation—to let go of old worries and welcome the little gifts that drift our way, coloring our lives with quiet joy. Isn’t that a lovely way to see the world?

Whole and Free – the way a flower lives

I read a beautiful quote of Rabindranath Tagore and couldn’t stop appreciating the beauty of this short and simple line that is so meaningful.

Line is:

By plucking her petals, you do not gather the beauty of the flower.

It’s a short line, but it’s so full of meaning, like a tiny seed that holds the promise of a big, blooming tree. Let me unfold it for you in a simple and beautiful way.

Imagine a flower—maybe a soft rose or a bright sunflower—swaying gently in the breeze. It’s alive, glowing with color, and its fragrance floats around, making everything feel a little more magical. Now, picture someone coming along and pulling off its petals, one by one, thinking, “If I take these pieces, I’ll have the flower’s beauty all to myself.” But what happens? The flower wilts, its charm fades, and those petals, once so vibrant, turn dry and lifeless in their hands. Tagore is saying that beauty isn’t something you can grab or break apart to keep. The real magic of the flower isn’t in its pieces—it’s in the way it lives, whole and free.

This line is like a quiet whisper about life itself. Think of the things we love—maybe a sunny day, a friend’s laughter, or a song that lifts your heart. You can’t bottle up the sunshine or pull apart a laugh to hold onto it. If you try to clutch too tightly, you lose what made it special in the first place. Tagore’s words remind us to step back and let beauty just be—to enjoy it without trying to own it. It’s like watching a butterfly dance in the air; you don’t need to catch it to feel its wonder.

So, in this simple yet deep thought, Tagore invites us to see the world with gentler eyes. The flower’s beauty isn’t in the petals you can pluck—it’s in the life that shines through them, in the way they come together to make something whole. And maybe, just maybe, he’s telling us to treat the people and moments we cherish the same way: with care, with awe, and with a little space to let them bloom.

Day 9 of Navratri and Maa Siddhidatri

The Ninth Night of Navratri and Goddess Siddhidatri

The ninth night of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri. She is a generous goddess who blesses her devotees with all siddhis—special powers or gifts. She brings fulfillment and happiness to their lives.

The Golden Light of Fulfillment

Siddhidatri shines with a radiant golden light that glows over the Crown chakra, at the top of the head. This light fills the soul with joy and peace, helping devotees feel complete and satisfied.

Unlocking Spiritual Gifts

Goddess Siddhidatri gives her worshippers the ability to achieve great things through her siddhis. These gifts guide them toward a life of purpose, connecting them to divine energy and inner strength.

Service to God and Liberation

Her energy inspires devotees to serve God and seek freedom from the cycle of life and death. Siddhidatri helps the soul break free from struggles, leading it toward liberation and eternal peace.

Siddhidatri as Parvati: The Pauranic History Connection

Siddhidatri is a form of Goddess Parvati from ancient Pauranic History stories. She is known as the giver of perfection, offering her devotees the power to rise above challenges and find spiritual success.

A Simple Golden Light Meditation

To feel close to Siddhidatri, picture a warm golden light shining above your head. Let it flow into you, bringing a sense of calm, strength, and freedom. This easy practice connects you to her blessings.

Tying It All Together

On the ninth night, Mata Siddhidatri wraps up Navratri with her gifts of fulfillment and liberation. Her golden light over the Crown chakra brings spiritual power, peace, and a deep connection to the divine.

Day 8 of Navratri and Maa Mahagauri

The Eighth Night of Navratri and Goddess Mahagauri

The eighth night of Navratri celebrates Goddess Mahagauri. She is a kind and pure goddess who removes all sins from her devotees. She cleanses their hearts and minds, making them feel pure and light in every way.

The Power of Purity and Inner Peace

Mahagauri brings a special energy that feels like a bright, cleansing light. This energy heals the soul by wiping away wrong thoughts and actions. It helps devotees feel calm, peaceful, and ready to do good.

Guiding Thoughts to Goodness

Goddess Mahagauri directs the minds of her worshippers toward virtue, or the right way of living. She destroys Asat, which means falsehood or negativity, and replaces it with truth and positivity.

Energy Flowing Through the Whole Body

On this day, Mahagauri’s energy spreads across the entire body. It’s a powerful, balanced force that makes devotees feel strong and whole. This energy lifts their spirit and brings a sense of harmony.

Mahagauri as Parvati: The Pauranic History Connection

Mahagauri is a form of Goddess Parvati from ancient tales. She is known for her beauty and purity, and she uses her power to purify her devotees, helping them leave behind their mistakes.

A Simple Meditation for Purification

To connect with Mahagauri, imagine a white light filling your body from head to toe. This easy practice can help you feel her cleansing energy, letting go of negativity and welcoming peace.

Tying It All Together

On the eighth night, Goddess Mahagauri offers purification and balance. She clears away sins and false thoughts, filling devotees with a pure, positive energy that flows through their whole being.

Day 7 of Navratri and Maa Kaalratri

The Seventh Night of Navratri and Goddess Kaalratri

The Seventh night of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri. She is a powerful form of the goddess who removes fear and ignorance from her devotees. She blesses them with strength and courage, helping them face life without fear.

The Violet Light and Emotional Healing

Goddess Kaalratri is linked to a violet light with a purple-blackish glow. This light brings peace and clarity to the mind, healing deep fears and confusion. It helps devotees feel strong and fearless in their hearts.

The Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra in Depth

This day connects to the Crown chakra, located at the top of the head. It involves the brain, nervous system, and the pineal gland. When this chakra is active, it opens the door to higher understanding and spiritual growth.

Spiritual Discipline and Navratri’s Seventh Step

The seventh day of Navratri is a time for spiritual focus. Goddess Kaalratri guides devotees to connect their soul (Atma) with the divine (Parmatma). It’s a step toward deeper awareness and inner strength.

Violet Light Visualization in Modern Meditation

In meditation, imagining a violet light at the top of your head can calm your mind. This practice, inspired by Kaalratri, boosts spiritual awareness and helps heal the body and mind, especially the brain and nervous system.

Kaalratri as Parvati: The Pauranic History Connection

Kaalratri is another form of Goddess Parvati. In stories, she takes this fierce form to destroy evil and protect her devotees. Her energy clears darkness, bringing light and wisdom to those who worship her.

Tying It All Together

On the seventh night, Goddess Kaalratri unites strength, fearlessness, and spiritual growth. Through her violet light and the Crown chakra, she helps devotees overcome fears, heal their minds, and connect with the divine.

Day 6 of Navratri and Maa Kaatyayani

The Sixth Night of Navratri and Goddess Kaatyayani

The sixth night of Navratri celebrates Goddess Kaatyayani, a deity who grants boons and fulfills the wishes of her devotees. She glows with a yellow light that represents self-worth, intellect, confidence, and strong moral values, blessing those who worship her.

The Yellow Light and Emotional Healing

Kaatyayani’s yellow light brings emotional healing by boosting self-confidence and a sense of value. This energy helps devotees feel good about themselves, strengthening their mind and spirit while encouraging them to live with honesty and pride.

The Manipur (Solar Plexus) Chakra in Depth

Goddess Kaatyayani resides in the Manipur, or solar plexus chakra, located in the upper abdomen. This chakra connects to organs like the liver, spleen, stomach, large intestine, gallbladder, and middle back, along with the pancreas gland. It’s all about how you see yourself and how others see you. When this energy is active, it keeps these organs and systems healthy and supports a strong sense of identity.

Spiritual Discipline and Navratri’s Sixth Step

On the sixth day of Navratri, worshiping Goddess Kaatyayani teaches us discipline and self-respect. This step in the festival helps us build confidence and stay true to our principles, guided by her powerful blessings.

Yellow Light Visualization in Modern Meditation

In meditation, picturing a bright yellow light can enhance self-worth and intellect. Inspired by Kaatyayani, this practice helps clear doubts, heal the body, and strengthen the mind, making us feel more sure of ourselves.

Kaatyayani as Parvati: The Pauranic History Connection

Goddess Kaatyayani is a fierce form of Parvati, born to the sage Katyayana (hence her name). Known for her courage and determination, she fought evil forces to protect the world. She blesses her devotees with the power to overcome challenges and fulfill their deepest desires.

Tying It All Together

Goddess Kaatyayani’s yellow light on the sixth night of Navratri combines self-worth, intellect, and confidence. Through her energy in the solar plexus chakra, she helps us feel strong and respected, healing our body and mind while granting our wishes.

Day 5 of Navratri and Skand Mata

The fifth night of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandmata, who takes the energies from the other goddesses and turns them into wealth and strength for her devotees. She shines with an indigo light mixed with a silver hue, spreading her divine power and grace.

The Indigo Light and Emotional Healing

Skandmata’s indigo light, with its silver glow, brings emotional healing by encouraging trust in oneself. This energy helps devotees feel calm and confident, guiding them to follow their inner voice and find peace within.

The Agya (Brow) Chakra in Depth

Goddess Skandmata resides in the Agya, or brow chakra, located between the eyebrows. This chakra is connected to the eyes, lower head, nose, and ears, as well as the pituitary gland. It’s all about self-responsibility and intuition—knowing your soul’s path and trusting your own wisdom. When this energy is strong, it keeps these organs and systems healthy and balanced.

Spiritual Discipline and Navratri’s Fifth Step

On the fifth day of Navratri, worshiping Goddess Skandmata teaches us discipline and self-awareness. This step in the festival helps us take responsibility for our own growth, listening to our intuition and staying true to ourselves with her blessings.

Indigo Light Visualization in Modern Meditation

In meditation, imagining an indigo light with a silver touch can boost intuition and self-trust. Inspired by Skandmata, this practice helps clear the mind, heal the body, and connect us to our inner strength.

Skandmata as Parvati: The Pauranic History Connection

Goddess Skandmata is a form of Parvati, known as the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), the warrior god. Her name means “mother of Skanda,” and she represents nurturing strength and protection. She guides her devotees with love, turning their efforts into blessings of power and prosperity.

Tying It All Together

Goddess Skandmata’s indigo and silver light on the fifth night of Navratri blends strength, wealth, and self-responsibility. Through her energy in the brow chakra, she helps us trust ourselves and grow stronger, healing our body and spirit along the way.

Vincent Murphy deliberately replaced Hitler’s Hakenkruez with Swastika.

The Hindu Swastika: A Sacred Symbol of Well-Being

The Hindu swastika is an ancient symbol that has been part of Indian culture and Hindu traditions for thousands of years. It is deeply respected and holds a special place in religious and spiritual practices. The word “swastika” comes from Sanskrit, the language of traditional Hindu texts. In Sanskrit, “swastika” is made of two words: “su” (meaning good or well) and “asti” (meaning to be), so it literally means “well-being.” For Hindus, the swastika stands for prosperity, good fortune, and auspiciousness.

Shape and Design: The Hindu swastika is a simple cross with four arms of equal length, each arm bending at a right angle. It can face either right or left, depending on the tradition, and both directions are considered sacred.

Meaning: It represents positive energy, the cycle of life, and the movement of the sun. It’s a symbol of harmony and balance in the universe.

Use: You’ll see it drawn on doors, temples, or during ceremonies like weddings and festivals to bring good luck and blessings.

Science Behind It: In Hindu belief, the four arms can symbolize the four Vedas (ancient scriptures), the four stages of life, or the four directions, showing a connection to nature and existence.

The Nazi Swastika: A Twisted Symbol of Hate

The Nazi symbol does not mean swastika originally. In his book Mein Kampf Hitler clearly mentions that his Nazi Party symbol is called the Hakenkreuz (hooked cross) in German, was adopted by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in the 20th century. Unlike the Hindu swastika, this is a cross, though now it is called Swastika. This version is a distorted and rotated form that became a symbol of racism, violence, and destruction during World War II. Hitler took an ancient symbol and changed its meaning completely for his own dark purposes.

Shape and Design: The Nazi hooked cross (misunderstood as Swastika) is tilted at a 45-degree angle, making it look like it’s spinning or slanted. The arms are hooked in a way that gives it a sharp, aggressive appearance, usually facing right. It’s most often seen in black inside a white circle with a red background.

Meaning: For the Nazis, it stood for their ideas of racial superiority and power. It has no connection to the original positive meaning of the Hindu swastika.

Use: It was used on Nazi flags, uniforms, and propaganda to spread fear and control, especially during the Holocaust.

Why Hitler Chose the Hakenkreuz
Hitler was fascinated by ancient symbols and myths, and he chose the “Hakenkreuz,” or “hooked cross,” as the Nazi emblem. This hooked cross is a symbol in Christianity where Jesus Christ is hooked on Cross, call it crucifixion. Some also say he encountered this symbol through German nationalist groups who tied it to their distorted notion of an “Aryan” past (a fabricated historical concept). Inspired by its bold, ancient form, Hitler adapted the hooked cross—tilting it and giving it a sharp, aggressive look—to match his ideology of hate and power. Unlike the Hindu swastika, which he didn’t directly reference, his version was meant to evoke a Germanic heritage, twisted in both design and purpose to serve the Nazi agenda.

Key Differences Between the Hindu Swastika and the Nazi Swastika

The Hindu swastika and the Nazi hooked cross may look somewhat similar at a glance, but they are worlds apart in meaning, history, and design. Here’s how they differ:

Age: The Hindu swastika is thousands of years old, dating back to ancient India. The Nazi hooked cross misunderstood as Swastika was created in the 1920s by Hitler’s party.

Purpose: The Hindu version is about peace, luck, and well-being. The Nazi hooked cross misunderstood as Swastika is about war, hate, and oppression.

Appearance: The Hindu swastika is upright and simple, while the Nazi hooked cross misunderstood as Swastika is rotated 45 degrees and often bold and harsh-looking.

Context: Hindus use it in prayers and celebrations. Nazis used it as a political tool for terror.

How Hitler Hijacked the Symbol

Hitler didn’t invent the swastika, but he stole it from ancient cultures and gave it a new, ugly meaning. For him it was never Swastika but always a hooked cross.

Before the Nazis, the swastika was used in many places—like India, Europe, and even Native American art—as a sign of good things. Hitler saw it in Austrian and German groups that were obsessed with a fake “Aryan” history. He liked its bold shape and thought it could represent strength for his Nazi Party. By rotating it and putting it on a red flag, he made it his own, stripping away its sacred roots.

The Hindu swastika remains a symbol of light and hope for millions.

The Nazi hooked cross misunderstood as Swastika is a reminder of a dark time—proof that the same shape can mean very different things depending on who uses it and why.

Hitler’s Use of “Hakenkreuz” and the Translation Twist

In Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler called the Nazi symbol “Hakenkreuz,” meaning “hooked cross” in German, rather than “swastika.” The term “hooked cross” could hint at Christian imagery, like the cross, but Hitler used it to craft a distinct German symbol for his ideology, separate from its ancient origins. When James Vincent Murphy, a Catholic priest, translated Mein Kampf into English in the 1930s, he swapped “Hakenkreuz” for “swastika.” This raises suspicion: Did Murphy intentionally link it to the well-known swastika of Hindu tradition to distance it from Christian symbolism? By doing so, he may have deliberately shifted focus away from any “hooked cross” connection to Christianity, muddling Hitler’s term with the ancient, sacred Hindu symbol and creating confusion that persists today.

CONCLUSION

Hitler’s Nazi Party Symbol is a HOOKED CROSS…. NOT SWATIKA… It was a deliberate attempt of a Catholic Priest James Vincent Murphy he swapped “Hakenkreuz” for “swastika” to taint the image of Hinduism sacred ancient symbol and protect the image of Christianity symbol of hooked cross where Jesus Christ was Crucified!!!!