Thoughts for today, #293 .… “Need to Know the Difference”!!

~~November 24, 2015~~ 

THIS IS IMPORTANT 

~MUSLIM~

A Muslim, sometimes spelled Moslem, relates to a person who follows the religion of Islam, a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the Quran. Muslims consider the Quran to be the verbatim word of God as revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. They also follow the teachings and practices of Muhammad as recorded in traditional accounts called hadith. “Muslim” is an Arabic word meaning “one who submits (to God)”.

~BUDDHIST~

A person who followed Buddhism. This is a nontheistic religion or philosophy that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha (“the awakened one“). According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.

~SIKH~

A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic dharma which originated during the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term “Sikh” has its origin in the Sanskrit words for disciple, student or instruction. A Sikh, according to Article I of the Sikh Rehat Maryada (the Sikh code of conduct), is “any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh; Guru Granth Sahib; the teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru”.

~HINDU~

Hindu has historically been used as a geographical, cultural or religious identifier for people indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. In contemporary use, Hindu refers to anyone who regards himself or herself as culturally, ethnically or religiously adhering with aspects of Hinduism.

The historical meaning of the term Hindu has evolved with time. Starting with the Persian and Greek references to India in the 1st millennium BC through the texts of the medieval era, the term Hindu implied a geographic, ethnic or cultural identifier for people living in Indian subcontinent around or beyond Sindhu river.

~CHRISTIAN~

A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. “Christian” derives from the Koine Greek word Christós, a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term mashiach.

There are diverse interpretations of Christianity which sometimes conflict. However, “Whatever else they might disagree about, Christians are at least united in believing that Jesus has a unique significance”.

~TERRORIST~

A terrorist is a person who engages in terrorism. In its broadest sense, terrorism is any act designed to cause terror. In a narrower sense, terrorism can be understood to feature a political objective. The word terrorism is politically loaded and emotionally charged.

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We ALL are connected through HUMANITY!!

We ALL are ONE!!

IOTD …. Image of the day, #368 …. “A Hippie Gandhi …. Badly Needed Today”!!

~~October 26, 2015~~ 

HIPPIE GANDHI

Could we bring him forward in time?

His leadership and his strong personal beliefs are badly needed in the world we live today.

(This graphic reminds me of John Lennon

… another unique human being).

HortyRex©

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

The honorific Mahatma (Sanskrit: “high-souled”, “venerable”) — applied to him first in 1914 in South Africa — is now used worldwide.

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Facebook Timeline

Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.

It passes my comprehension how human beings, be they ever so experienced and able, can delight in depriving other human beings of that precious right.

~Gandhi~

A dear blogger friend taught me this concept.

You can find Michelle here: http://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

~IN HER OWN WORDS~

“IOTD” is image of the day, a concept I came up with. I teach visual meditative therapy – or in easy terms – a mini mental holiday. For some people it is very difficult for them to get their image right. I post an image a day for people to use in their mini mental vacay. Some are serious, some are silly, and some are just beautiful!”

#IOTD #ImageOfTheDay #368 #DearBloggerFriend #HerOwnWords #Serious #Silly #JustBeautiful #HippieGandhi #BadlyNeededToday #MohandasKaramchandGandhi #PreeminentLeader #IndianindependenceMovement #BritishRuledIndia #NonviolentCivilDisobedience #InspiredMovements #CivilRights #Freedom #Worldwide

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At the end of the day …. “The Visit: The simple emotion that is love”!!

~~June 23, 2015~~ 

India’s First Lesbian Ad Goes Viral

India’s first ad featuring a lesbian couple and it is just beautiful

It’s simple, it’s tasteful, it’s touching.

Indeed, just beautiful.

It simply shows the emotion that is love.

HortyRex©

~THE VISIT~

Homosexuality has been a taboo subject in India for as long as one can recall. But slowly, that has been changing. Despite the legality of such a sexual orientation, people are feigning no qualms about portraying it in art.

This ad from Anouk Ethnic Apparel’s ‘Bold Is Beautiful‘ campaign shows a lesbian couple getting ready to meet the parents of one of them. It explores the idea of coming out of the closet and the simple emotion that is love.

The first Indian advertisement to feature a lesbian couple has gone viral, the Times of India reports, and its creators hope that it will have a positive influence on the way homosexuality is viewed a socially conservative country where it is still against the law.

The online video shows two women in a live-in relationship flirting and dressing up for the day, chatting about the expectations they face and their love for each other.

~~GALLERY~~ 

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The commercial, created for the clothing brand Anouk Ethnic apparel, is entitled The Visit and shows a lesbian couple preparing to meet their parents. It has already topped three million views across various forms of social media.
This ad, is definitely worth a watch.

~~SOURCES~~ 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/social/Indias-first-lesbian-ad-goes-viral/articleshow/47621295.cms

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videoshow/47626115.cms

http://time.com/3917400/india-lesbian-ad-lgbt-anouk/

~~THE VISIT~~

ANOUK – BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL

~~Published on May 28, 2015~~

Her Beautiful blue kurta is not the only thing that will take your breath away.

Watch the video to know more. #anoukboldisbeautiful

#AtTheEndOfTheDay #TheVisit #SimpleEmotion #Love #LesbianCouple #FirstLesbianAd  #GoesViral #Simple #Tasteful #Touching #Real #JustBeautiful #SimplyShows #EmotionThatIsLove #AnoukEthnicApparel #BoldIsBeautiful #Campaign #LoveIsLove #TakeBreathAway

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We ALL are ONE!! 

Thoughts for today, #174 …. “Gandhi’s Words of Wisdom”!!

~~June 12, 2015~~ 

MAHATMAS GANDHI

Anti-War Activist (1869–1948)

Mahatmas Gandhi was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of civil disobedience that would influence the world.

~Spiritual and Political Leader~

Indian nationalist leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Kathiawar, India. He studied law in London, England, but in 1893 went to South Africa, where he spent 20 years opposing discriminatory legislation against Indians.

As a pioneer of Satyagraha, or resistance through mass non-violent civil disobedience, he became one of the major political and spiritual leaders of his time. Satyagraha remains one of the most potent philosophies in freedom struggles throughout the world today.

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Thoughts for today, #170 …. “Not “just a drop”!!

~~June 9, 2015~~ 

SHE SHOULD KNOW 

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, MC, commonly known as Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), was a Roman Catholic religious sister and missionary who lived most of her life in India. She was born in what is today Macedonia, with her family being of Albanian descent originating in Kosovo.

Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, which in 2012 consisted of over 4,500 sisters and is active in 133 countries. They run hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis, soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics, children’s and family counselling programs, orphanages and schools.

Members must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as well as a fourth vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor”.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Teresa

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“Sunder” is finally free …. one year ago today!!

~~June 7, 2015~~ 

BANGALORE

Sunder, a temple elephant in Maharashtra might have been tortured for his entire life but a recording of his abuse has helped to free him.

This elephant has survived abuse that no animal should. He was chained and beaten and it would have continued if not for the launch of a massive campaign backed by international celebrities like Paul McCartney and Pamela Anderson to set him free.

He was mistreated at a temple in Maharashtra by his mahout and later abused when he was kept locked up in a poultry shed.

But Sunder has now been rescued and taken to the Bannerghatta Biological Park, outside of Bangalore. Dr Sunil Kumar, a vet who accompanied the elephant said the biggest concern was a swelling on his leg caused by years of continuous chaining.

He made the long journey of 680 kms from Kolhapur to Bangalore by road in a truck and arrived at the park.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://www.ndtv.com/bangalore-news/after-years-of-abuse-sunder-the-elephant-is-home-at-last-575944

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) uploaded a new video:

Rescued Elephant Makes New Friends

One year ago TODAY, Sunder completed his journey from abuse to freedom.

This is his story.

You can SEE how freedom has changed him!

~~GALLERY~~ 

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~~Sunder, the Elephant’s Inspiring Story~~

~~Published on Mar 31, 2015~~

Sunder the elephant spent years in chains, first at a temple, then outside the home of a powerful local politician.

PETA India filmed workers who beat Sunder even though he was chained and unable to move.

He wasn’t given enough food or protection from the scorching heat or monsoon rains.

Perhaps worst of all, Sunder never even saw another elephant.

But thanks to PETAIndia, all that changed. After an extensive campaign involving protests, meetings with officials, and celebrity support, the Indian Supreme Court ordered that Sunder be freed and sent to a wildlife park.

Finally, Sunder is enjoying freedom, plenty of food, and, best of all, the company of other elephants.

His new life is just beginning.

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We ALL are connected through NATURE!! 

True Love and Affection: Narayanan Krishnan!!

~~March 2, 2015~~ 

Narayanan Krishnan (born in 1981 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu) is an Indian chef-turned-social worker

~Early life~

Krishnan was an award-winning chef with Taj Hotels, Bangalore and was short-listed for an elite job in Switzerland. After witnessing a distressing incident in 2002, he quit his job and began feeding the homeless and mentally disabled in his hometown. He said, “I saw a very old man, literally eating his own human waste out of hunger. I went to the nearby hotel and asked them what was available. They had idli, which I bought and gave to the old man. Believe me, I had never seen a person eating so fast, ever. As he ate the food, his eyes were filled with tears.

Those were the tears of happiness.

~Career~

Krishnan founded the Akshaya Trust organization in 2003, which helps to feed the homeless and mentally-disabled in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to 425 indigent and elderly people in Madurai.

He also provides haircuts and shaves to give dignity to those he serves.

He was selected as one of the Top 10 in “CNN heroes 2010” list.

The character Narayanan Krishnan played by Jayaprakash in the Dulquer Salmaan 2012 Malayalam film Ustad Hotel is based on him.

“As it appears in …. “

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narayanan_Krishnan

~~GALLERY~~ 

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~~RELATED~~ 

http://www.akshayausa.org/

https://www.facebook.com/CNN.Hero

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive10/naryanan.krishnan.html

~~True Love and Affection~~

Narayanan Krishnan

~~Uploaded on Dec 10, 2010~~

True Love and Affection
A true story

~~CNN Heroes Tribute Narayanan Krishnan~~

~~Uploaded on Feb 24, 2011~~

http://www.akshayatrust.org/

Narayanan Krishnan (born 1981) is an Indian chef turned social worker. He quit his career as a leading chef and began supplying meals to the homeless in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, beginning in 2002.

Krishnan founded his nonprofit Akshaya Trust in 2003. Every day, he wakes up at 4 a.m., cooks a simple hot meal and then, along with his team, loads it in a van and travels about 125 miles (201 km) feeding the homeless and mentally-disabled in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

He serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to 400 indigent and elderly people in Madurai.
He carries a comb, scissors and razor and is trained in eight haircut styles that, along with a fresh shave, provide extra dignity to those he serves.

Out of 10,000 nominations from more than 100 countries, he is selected as one of the Top 10 in “CNN heroes 2010” list.

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At the end of the day …. “BEYOND: LOVE WITHIN”!!

~~January 17, 2015~~ 

BEYOND: LOVE WITHIN

TINA TURNER
Love is inside all of us – Everyone has it deep within

REGULA CURTI
My wish is to open hearts for unconditional giving and love in action

DECHEN SHAK-DAGSAY
Our wish is to give back the love and kindness of all our mothers

SAWANI SHENDE-SATHAYE
Mankind is the only true religion on earth, love and peace are its true pillars

LOVE WITHIN is a praise to the Divine Mother, to the goddesses and saints like Tara, Mother Mary and Parvati, to the female power within all of us. In mothers you find unconditional love and compassion sparkling in the purest form. Inner values like patience, tolerance, forgiveness, understanding and unconditional love are human qualities we all share, male or female, religious and non-religious.

For their album Love Within – Beyond, famous Rock- and Soul legend Tina Turner together with swiss sopranist and music therapist Regula Curti joined again with Tibetan mantra singer Dechen Shak-Dagsay and for this project for the first time also with Indian singer Sawani Shende-Sathaye. Love Within – Beyond merges prayers and chants from the Buddhist-, Christian- and Hindu-traditions in ancient languages such as Latin, Aramaic, Sanskrit, Hindi, Brij and Tibetan. The music covers a wide range of styles and instruments: from western Gospels to traditional Indian music, from Tibetan bells and soundbowls, Indian drums, Sitars and an aramaic Doudouk all the way to a swiss Alpenhorn.

“As it appears in …. “

https://www.satnam.eu/love-within-beyond-tina-turner-regula-curti-cd-p-6190.en.html

~~SOURCES/RELATED~~ 

http://www.beyond-foundation.org/love_within.php

http://www.beyond-foundation.org/religion.php

~~GALLERY~~ 

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WHY BEYOND RELIGION

Time has come to find a new way to experience spirituality and ethics that is beyond religion and any other belief system. Values like love, compassion, tolerance, patience and forgiveness are simply human values. Music is the universal language to bridge and to unite people.

OUR MISSION

With our music we invite and encourage people around the globe to search for the positive inner qualities of the human heart that arise from our core disposition toward love and compassion. May the Beyond music inspire people for „love in action“ for a peaceful and compassionate world.

~~BEYOND: LOVE WITHIN~~

~~Published on Apr 17, 2014~~

Beyond features four women from different faiths and cultures: Regula Curti, a Christian from Switzerland; Dechen Shak-Dagsay, a Buddhist from Tibet; Sawani Shende-Sathaye, a Hindu from India and TINA TURNER, a self-styled “Buddhist-Baptist” from Nutbush, Tennessee.

Beyond’s third album “Love Within” adds Hindu prayers and traditional Indian music to the cross-cultural combination of Christian and Buddhist music, mantras and prayers. It features a wide variety of instrumental textures – from Tibetan bells and bowls to Indian drums and sitars, an Armenian doudouk and even a Swiss alphorn.

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We ALL are ONE!! 

IOTD …. “Image of the Day”, #127!!

~~January 9, 2014~~ 

INVERTED REFLECTION …. STILL IMPRESSIVE

The Taj Mahal from Persian and Arabic, “crown of palaces”, is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”.

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“As it appears in … “

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

A dear blogger friend taught me about this concept.

You can find Michelle here: http://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

~In her own words~

“IOTD” is image of the day, a concept I came up with. I teach visual meditative therapy – or in easy terms – a mini mental holiday. For some people it is very difficult for them to get their image right. I post an image a day for people to use in their mini mental vacay. Some are serious, some are silly, and some are just beautiful!”

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We ALL are ONE!! 

Google Doodle for today … New Years Day 2015!!

~~January 1, 2015~~ 

New Year 2015: Google wishes Happy New Year with an animated doodle

New Delhi

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2015, Google has posted an animated doodle on its homepage. The doodle has been created by guest artist Cindy Suen.

This doodle is in tune with Google’s tradition of posting doodles on New Year.

The last year’s New Year doodle was in continuation to the New year’s eve 2013 doodle. The animated doodle showed a party on with speakers blaring and the digits 2-0-1-3 grooving on the dance floor and the digit 4 that had been waiting for the new year to begin replaced the digit 3 to form “2014”.

~~GALLERY~~

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~~New Year 2015~~

Google Doodle Collection

~~Published on Dec 31, 2014~~

Here is the Google Doodle about the New Year 2015 on January 1st, 2015. Google celebrates the year 2015 with this Doodle. It is a worldwide Google Doodle about the New Year 2015.

Have fun celebrating this day and the upcoming year.
Happy New Year!

Thumbs up for a great year!

#GoogleDoodleToday #NewYearsDay2015 #NewDelhi #India #CindySuen #ThumbsUp

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We ALL are ONE!!