Even other countries face this challenge but there, it is between liberal society founded on Abrahamic principles and this religion.
India is unique because of the nature of Sanatana Dharma
One religion focuses on living a good, decent life, doing one’s dharma while being cognizant of impact of one’s actions over many births.
Other focuses only on after life, advocates even hurting others in its name.
Under which system can they coexist - serious answers pls
Even other countries face this challenge but there, it is between liberal society founded on Abrahamic principles and this religion.
India is unique because of the nature of Sanatana Dharma
1. values his own existence so poorly that life has no meaning for him
2. Or brainwashed to believe that some lives aren't even lives so they can be taken
3. or rewards of some mythical heaven worth killing
So I can understand why Modi Ji is working to bring them into mainstream and give them hope in life away from those who have kept them in ghettos.
That takes care of the 1st group.
What abt the other 2?
But the second and third - those that don’t value non-believers’ life is worth it or those that think promise of heaven is more important. How does one handle them.
Hoping for internal reformation hasn’t worked out.
What now?
But let the other two know that whatever rewards they expect in heaven their stay in this world after they commit violence would be worse than anything they imagine.
Carrot & stick
One civilization feels like doing good deeds is the way to attain Moksha (NOT same as heaven).
Other thinks even killing is worth doing to get to heaven.
In this clash only one will win. Who will it be?
1. Yes we consider our relationship to divine personal but we were a community. Rebuild connections
2. Go to local temple on certain day as community. We used to do this: Friday - Devi, Mon - shiva etc. you aren’t alone
4. You can still keep your traditions and practices and your community without using caste as a wall. They will use it to divide you. Realize you are Hindu first.
6. Boycott brands that support conversion or don’t condemn violence against you.
7. Vote blindly for BJP. Defeat every anti Hindu party first. Then ask BJP to do it’s job
Please live as a good Hindu and raise a Hindu family in touch with its roots and culture. Don’t worry about those that look down on Sanskari / traditional types. They aren’t your friends.
#JaiSriRam
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Wanted to share some thoughts on the topic of work life balance that @Kishoreciyer1 brought up and on which @wataboutery so eloquently expounded.
Early in my career I was lucky enough to work in roles I loved and under nurturing managers who were my mentors. (Contd)
2/n
I worked hard and long. But I always returned home not contended with that day’s work and hungry for more. That satisfaction at work made my home life enjoyable. I found time to play badminton and volleyball. Work and life were perfectly balanced.
3/n
I couldn’t wait to go to work. Great team and good manager.
But as I got married and responsibilities increased demands on my time grew, especially as just married man helping my wife acclimatize with US.
I sought work - life balance because ..everyone seeks, right?
4/n
As luck would have it 9/11 happens, economy goes for a tail spin, and my company files for bankruptcy. So time to buckle up.
This is when I realized work life balance isn’t what I sought. I wanted a satisfying work that did not require me to compromise key personal goals
5/n
Working hard to keep up the morale in a company in bankruptcy isn’t easy. But that gave my career a mission.
When you are passionate about your work and committed to it, and have a good manager you can find ways to be effective without compromising your personal life
Early in my career I was lucky enough to work in roles I loved and under nurturing managers who were my mentors. (Contd)
This has taken efforts, and these notes aren't preaching, but somethings I practise sincerely, because of what I said in the opening tweet: this is a topic that is very close to my heart!
— Deontological Vijayalakshmi (@wataboutery) December 27, 2020
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2/n
I worked hard and long. But I always returned home not contended with that day’s work and hungry for more. That satisfaction at work made my home life enjoyable. I found time to play badminton and volleyball. Work and life were perfectly balanced.
3/n
I couldn’t wait to go to work. Great team and good manager.
But as I got married and responsibilities increased demands on my time grew, especially as just married man helping my wife acclimatize with US.
I sought work - life balance because ..everyone seeks, right?
4/n
As luck would have it 9/11 happens, economy goes for a tail spin, and my company files for bankruptcy. So time to buckle up.
This is when I realized work life balance isn’t what I sought. I wanted a satisfying work that did not require me to compromise key personal goals
5/n
Working hard to keep up the morale in a company in bankruptcy isn’t easy. But that gave my career a mission.
When you are passionate about your work and committed to it, and have a good manager you can find ways to be effective without compromising your personal life
With Margazhi month upon us I’m going to try and post some verses from Thiruppavai with English translation. Apologizing ahead if there are any errors.
Thank you @GunduHuDuGa dor reminding us about Margazhi
Here are some resources to both get the verses and read in detail the translation and the more detailed treatment of the meaning of the devotional verses.
#Thiruppavai
Andal is Devi’s amsavatharam, Sri Devi incarnated in the form of Seethā performed upadeshak to the people of the earth. It is said that she even did Upadesham to Ravana who did not heed her but in his next birth as Sisupālan redeemed himself.
Through her #Thiruppavai prabhandham she is showing us the way to reach Bhagavan’s feet.
Verse 1 continued below
Paasuram (Verse) 1 of Thiruppavai
மார்கழித் திங்கள் மதி நிறைந்த நன்னாளால்
On the auspicious full moon day of the Margazhi month
நீராடப் போதுவீர் போதுமினோ நேரிழையீர்
Well ornamented maidens, those desirous of taking bath in the holy River please come on
Thank you @GunduHuDuGa dor reminding us about Margazhi
Importance of Margazhi Month - Please read the article below.. \U0001f64f\U0001f549\ufe0f\U0001f64f https://t.co/qlbYoEKWup
— GunduHuduga| \u0c97\u0cc1\u0c82\u0ca1\u0cc1 \u0cb9\u0cc1\u0ca1\u0cc1\u0c97|\U0001f549 (@GunduHuDuGa) December 15, 2020
Here are some resources to both get the verses and read in detail the translation and the more detailed treatment of the meaning of the devotional verses.
#Thiruppavai
Andal is Devi’s amsavatharam, Sri Devi incarnated in the form of Seethā performed upadeshak to the people of the earth. It is said that she even did Upadesham to Ravana who did not heed her but in his next birth as Sisupālan redeemed himself.
Through her #Thiruppavai prabhandham she is showing us the way to reach Bhagavan’s feet.
Verse 1 continued below
Paasuram (Verse) 1 of Thiruppavai
மார்கழித் திங்கள் மதி நிறைந்த நன்னாளால்
On the auspicious full moon day of the Margazhi month
நீராடப் போதுவீர் போதுமினோ நேரிழையீர்
Well ornamented maidens, those desirous of taking bath in the holy River please come on
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Many are upset at the bus attacks & Red Fort events during #FarmersProtest.
But have you paused to think what has brought about this situation? While magnifying impulsive actions by some protesters, do you miss to see State's systematic violence and erosion of rule of law?
If you are a believer in Constitution and legitimate processes, then the manner in which the Centre pushed the #FarmLaws & handled the #FarmersProstests should leave you distressed.
First, Centre brings these laws as Ordinances on subjects which are apparently in state list, through a colorable use of concurrent list. Principle of federalism negated, at least in spirit, if not in letter.
Then, bills are passed in Parliament without effective discussions.
No one can say for sure if the bills were actually passed in vote in Rajya Sabha. The whole process was brazenly dubious. The live telecast was stopped amid protests. Really shameful events.
So, lawful processes to address dissent undermined.
#FarmersProtest
#FarmLaws
Then some farm groups approach the Supreme Court raising some pertinent questions on constitutionality. Instead of considering legality, court ventures into political thicket by attempting mediation, that too with a hand-picked committee having only members supporting #FarmLaws .
But have you paused to think what has brought about this situation? While magnifying impulsive actions by some protesters, do you miss to see State's systematic violence and erosion of rule of law?
How it started: How it's going: pic.twitter.com/bwkqp3uYQu
— Manu Sebastian (@manuvichar) January 26, 2021
If you are a believer in Constitution and legitimate processes, then the manner in which the Centre pushed the #FarmLaws & handled the #FarmersProstests should leave you distressed.
First, Centre brings these laws as Ordinances on subjects which are apparently in state list, through a colorable use of concurrent list. Principle of federalism negated, at least in spirit, if not in letter.
Then, bills are passed in Parliament without effective discussions.
No one can say for sure if the bills were actually passed in vote in Rajya Sabha. The whole process was brazenly dubious. The live telecast was stopped amid protests. Really shameful events.
So, lawful processes to address dissent undermined.
#FarmersProtest
#FarmLaws
Then some farm groups approach the Supreme Court raising some pertinent questions on constitutionality. Instead of considering legality, court ventures into political thicket by attempting mediation, that too with a hand-picked committee having only members supporting #FarmLaws .
