The Secrets Of Jainism

Shri Krishna - An Epitome of Selflessness Janmashtami or Gokulashtami marks the birth of Shri Krishna the 8th son of Devaki and Vasudeva.  Based on scriptural details and astrological calculations the date of Krishna's birth, known as Janmashtami, is 19 July 3228 BCE. Janmashtami is popularly known as Dahi Handi which is celebrated with enormous zeal and enthusiasm all over the world. We have known Shri Krishna as a great warrior, a supreme emperor, an ideal son and a symbol of Divine Love. Today, let us experience some beautiful qualities; let us learn about his hidden virtues which played an important role in creating this Divine personality. Respect is the root as well as the route to success. It was this respect coupled with deep gratitude which built the ladder to success in Shri Krishna’s life. Shri Krishna was the Lord to 32,000 wives and enjoyed all the luxuries of being the King. Yet, his power and position did not hamper the respect he had for his mother. ...

Expectations:the mother of frustrations! Necessity…the mother of all invention Expectation…the mother of all frustrations! All of us almost right through our life, keep different types of long term or short term goals - personal goals, professional, financial, social, relationship goals; goals related to physical wellbeing and health, spiritual goals etc. Sometimes we are not even aware about them ourselves, but we are passing through the journey of life with some purpose., Whatever actions we perform are aimed at fulfilling this purpose. Also these actions are fullof expectations, the expectations of achieving desired results. These results which we desire or expect arrive at times and sometimes they don't. If they don't, which is a very common aspect; they generate emotions of worry inside us. Worry and stress not only harm the spiritual and emotional self but even our physical body and relationships, making the journey difficult and tiring.  It is...