HASYA KAVI-SAMMELAN POETS Dr. Sarita Sharma of Delhi, a former advisor to the Ministry of Culture and Chairperson of Bharatendu Natya Academy in U.P. government,

 

HASYA KAVI-SAMMELAN POETS

Dr. Sarita Sharma of Delhi, a former advisor to the Ministry of Culture and Chairperson of Bharatendu Natya Academy in U.P. government, is a veteran Hindi poetess of shringaar ras genre. She was born in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh and has a Ph.D. in Hindi literature. She is known for her deep meaningful and soulful poetry and its melodious spellbinding renditions. This extraordinary Hindi Poetess has been felicitated by the President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind at a Rashtrapati Bhavan congregation. She has been embellished with the highest civilian award of Yash Bharti by the Uttar Pradesh Government, and with ‘Mahadevi Verma’ and ‘Nirala’ Samman. She has participated in many prominent literary events and national and international Kavi Sammelans and Mushairas, including in U.S, U.K, Canada, and Gulf countries in last three decades. She has also recited her compositions on various TV channels and at the prestigious Red Fort on several occasions. Spreading the message of love thru her brilliant poetry, Dr. Sarita Sharma has penned five books, titled ‘Peer Ke Saaton Samander’, ‘Nadi Gungunaati Rahi’, ‘Huaey Aakash Tum’, ‘Teri Meera Zaroor Ho Jaoon’, and ‘Chand, Muhabbat, aur Main’ in the form of Geet, Ghazal, and Muktak Collections. The influence of Brij and Awadhi is also seen in her creations. Her poem on 'female feticide' is included in textbooks.

Gaurav Sharma of Mumbai hails from Rajasthan. He is the son of renowned Hasya kavi Shyam Jwalamukhi, and one of the most popular young humorists in India with over 2600 performances to his credit. He is an exceptional performer and a maestro of humor who has entertained millions of people in India and abroad. Gaurav is known for his unique style of expressional comic rendered in his signature two liners. He sometimes uses the Marwari language for his humor. His poetry has a mixture of engaging humor and penetrating satire. When he takes the podium, the auditorium is filled with continuous laughter. Gaurav is not only a comic poet but also a youth icon. He has been associated with Johny Lever Live Shows since 2014. He is a winner of Laughter Challenge on Star TV, Comedy Ka King Kaun on SUB TV, and Hasya Kavi Muqabla on Zee TV. As a poet of distinction, Gaurav has been felicitated with numerous awards, including Saraswati Puraskar and Rajasthan Gaurav Puraskar. He has performed in over 38 countries, including multiple times in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

Sudeep ‘Bhola’ Soni, son of poet Sandeep Sapan, is a native of Jabalpur. He is a young talented poet who has established himself as a popular humorist. He is famous for his earthy wit and political satire and is celebrated for his entertaining melodies and parodies on social and political dissonance, including poems on Indian soldiers and martyrs, helpless farmers, and child labor. His creative writings and compositions have touched the hearts of poetry lovers across the globe via electronic and social media. With 200 episodes, and counting, he is a lead cast of ‘Lapete mey Neta Ji’ show on national TV. Sudeep Bhola is a commerce graduate from Durgawati University, and a skilled jewelry craftsman with a family jewelry business in its third generation. He has been felicitated with numerous awards and honors by many prestigious organizations and institutions. Sudeep Bhola has been invited to recite his poems from India's prestigious national Kavi Sammelan at Red Fort and Delhi Hindi Academy. He has enthralled audiences with his compositions in U.K, Ireland, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, and Hong Kong. This is his 3rd visit to the United States.

                             YOGA

The eight limbs of Yog are

1.Yama (abstinence)

2.Niyama (codes of conduct)

3.Āsana (postures)

4.Prānāyāma (breath control)

5.Prayāhāra (turning inward)

6.Dhārāna (concentration)

7.Dhyāna (meditation)

8. Samādhi (complete absorption in God)

The eight limbs can be practiced/improved at the same time

●There is no need to perfect one in order

to go practice the next

●However, the lower stages need to be perfected first.

Yama (abstinence) comprises of

1. Ahimsa (non violence)

2. Satya (truthfulness)

3. Asteya (abstention from theft)

4. Brahmacharya (celibacy)

5. Aparigraha (non hoarding)

Niyama (codes of conduct) comprises of

1. Śhaucha (cleanliness)

2. Santosh (contentment)

3. Tapaḥ (austerity)

4. Svādhyāya (study of the scriptures)

5. Eśvara praṇidhānāni (surrender to God)

saucha (cleanliness), santosha (contentment), tapas (discipline or burning desire or conversely, burning of desire), svadhyaya (self-study or self-reflection, and study of spiritual texts), it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace.

What does Yama mean?

A yama is a duty or observance recommended by yogic philosophy and teaching as part of the eight-limbed path of yoga. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, he outlines five yamas as his first "limb" of yoga.

The word, yama, originally meant "bridle" or "rein" and refers to the restraining nature of the yamas. These yamas are practices that are considered to be outer observances. They are a way of applying the behavioral codes of yoga to the way the yogi relates to the world. Practicing the yamas is said to give the yogi the opportunity to live in a way that is healthier and more peaceful. They can improve relationships with others, strengthen character and help the yogi progress on his/her spiritual path. It is also believed to reduce or even prevent the accumulation of bad karma, which can be gathered when one lives without awareness or honesty.

WHY NIYAMA  IS IMPORTANT?

The practice of Niyama helps us maintain a positive environment in which to thrive and gives us the self-discipline, humility, and inner strength necessary to progress along the path of yoga. Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara and meditation help in emotional management. For example, the principle of non-violence will protect us from negative emotions and develop positive

The 5 Niyamas ----

• Saucha (cleanliness) Saucha can be translated as 'cleanliness', but it doesn't just mean physical cleanliness. ...
• Santosha (contentment) ...
• Tapas (discipline) ...
• Svadhyaya (self study) ...
• Isvara Pranidhana (surrendering to a higher power)

What Is Dharana?

Dharana, a Sanskrit word meaning "concentration," is the sixth limb of yoga in the Ashtanga yoga system—also called the eight-limbed path. The goal of dharana is to bind your consciousness to one particular object, place, or idea. This single-object meditation can focus on an internal thought or an external object around you in the outside world.

         

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Topic of Discussion: Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 1, Verses 20-27

Lamenting the Consequences of War

 1.20-23 How does Sanjaya start the context of the beginning of Bhagavad Geeta?

1.24-25 What did Lord Krishna do based on Arjun’s order to station the chariot in between the two armies?

1.26-27 Who all did Arjun see in both armies?

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           NINETEEN YEARS…..TIME FREEZE WITHOUT YOU!!

My dear son, I miss you so much.
It keeps hurting; I can't stop crying.
My eyes always search for you in the sky.
My heart longs for finding you in the heavens and Earth.

My dear son, I love you so much.
I feel so empty without you.
I am so scared of my future without you.
My heart longs for being around you for your safety.

My dear son, you are my angel, you are my Heartbeat
I still feel that you are caring for me from above.
I tell my broken heart that you are still watching me.
My heart longs for your care even from heaven.

My dear son, you are my protector.
I remember you when I feel lonely.
I talk to you when I break into pieces.
My heart longs for your support even from heaven.

My dear son, I was thinking I gave you life.
The reality is that you had given me life.
Without you and your presence, I can't exist.
My heart longs for your company in my heart until I exist.

Mom and Dad love you, Kishan, my sweetheart!

 

                                                                           Maha Shivaratri

                                

                         In the trinity of the divine manifestation - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva - Lord Shiva is the one who destroys or dissolves that which is old and impure, in order to make room for a new creation of that which is pure and divine. Lord Shiva annihilates our egos, our attachments, and our ignorance. Many fear Lord Shiva's destructive capacity, and yet it is destruction for the purpose of regeneration. Without death, life cannot begin anew. Without the annihilation of old habits, attachments and ego, we cannot progress toward the goal of God-realization.

                   According to the Puraanaas, the Kailasa peak of the Himalayas is the residence (ABODE) of Shiva and the Ganges on His head. He also known as Pashupathi (with Nandi, the bull, His favorite animal) and on his neck he wear snake and it shows his fearless nature.  Shiva's posture in the meditation is ascribed to Him as the head of Yogis (Yogiraja) who practices various spiritual feats to attain salvation. Lord Shiva's divine consort, Goddess Parvati (who is also the daughter of Himalaya), is the deity of strength. Numerous stories in mythology describe the births of their two sons - Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya (or Guha or Shanmukha or Skanda or Murugha) and their various significances.

                According to a legend,Parvati performed tapas, prayed, and meditated on this day to ward off any evil that might befall her husband on a moonless night. Since then, Mahashivaratri is believed to be an auspicious occasion for women to pray for the well-being of their husbands and sons. An unmarried woman prays for a husband like Shiva, who is considered to be the ideal husband. Another legend of the day is that Shiva and Shakti married each other.

                   Shiva, as the god of destroying evil, is the third among the divine trinity of Hindu mythology. The holy mantra consisting of five-syllables: "Na" "Ma" "Shi" "Vaa" "Ya" (Om NamaH Shivaaya) in praise of Lord Shiva is chanted incessantly on special occasions like Shivaratri. His thousands of names, each of which describes His greatness, may also be chanted. Shiva means "auspicious". As Shankara, He is the giver of happiness to all. Nataraja (the king of dancers) is a favorite form adored by dancers and musicians.

                                        On this night of Shivratri, as we worship Bhagwan Shiva, it is also the night that we must pray for the strength to take His message to heart! Let us not only worship Him, but let us emulate Him. He who is willing to peacefully swallow the poison, he who is willing to sacrifice for the family, for the community, and for humanity is the true Mahadev.

 'Rudrabhisheka''

   There is a special mantra in the Vedas (the most ancient scripture in the history of human race and which forms the fountain-head of the Hindu culture) - Rudra Sukta - which is recited by pundits while they offer a holy bath to Lord Shiva in form of Shiva-linga or a Shaligrama which are the symbols of god with the waters of sacred rivers like the Ganges. This ritual is known as "Rudrabhisheka". A Shaligrama constitutes a sacred stone. Such precious stones are brought from the river Gandaki or Narmada at the frozen summits of the Himalaya                                      Giving a bath to the Shaligrama as a part of Shiva-puja symbolizes the removal of impurities from our mind. It also means washing off false ego. Unless we attain self-realization, we all become the victims of a false self or an ego. False-self (False personalities) is due to an illusion (or ignorance), a covering upon our real soul, of our mind, which then acts from mistaken identity. According to Vedanta (philosophical strategy), this accumulation of false-self upon our real Self is the root cause of our bondage and sufferings in life. This notion of purification (of Shaligram stone by holy waters) also symbolizes at the philosophical level, the total destruction of the accumulated material interests (of us) which often gloomy the real spiritual Reality.

Mahashivaratri in Southern India

             Maha Shivaratri is celebrated widely in temples all over Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Shiva is considered the Adi (first) Guru from whom the yogic tradition originates. According to tradition, the planetary positions on this night are such that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is said to be beneficial for one's physical and spiritual well-being to stay awake and aware throughout the night. On this day, artists from various fields such as music and dance perform the whole night