MY QUOTES SERIES-PART-6

आइए, गणेशजी का आर्शीवाद लें...(LEARNINGS FROM LORD GANESHA)

Lord Ganesha is Lord of Knowledge & Wisdom. Even the elements of Ganeshji’s body has its own significance.. Every body part of Ganeshji teaches us something.

Source: Internet

Ganesha’s Head

Big Head to think big. Lord Ganesha is worshiped as the god of wisdom. His elephant head indicates intelligence and distinct power.

Ganesha’s Ears

Big ears to listen more. Ganesha’s wide ears denote ability to listen people who seek help. Ears are used to gain knowledge. They signify the importance of listening in order to absorb ideas.

Ganesha’s Eyes

Small eyes to concentrate efficiently. Ganesha’s eyes teach us to concentrate mind. A Person, who has controlled his mind, can achieve any success in his life.

Ganesha’s Urdha Mark

Ganesha’s Urdha mark is the aura which teaches us to master the time. On the forehead, the Trishul (weapon of Shiva, similar to Trident) is depicted, symbolising time (past, present and future) and Ganesha’s mastery over it. Hence the mark shows the active energy.

Ganesha’s Mouth

Small mouth to talk less. Ganesha’s mouth teaches us to believe in doing instead of talking. Value your words. Listen, think, do and then talk.

Ganesha’s Single Tusk

The single tusk (the other being broken off) indicates Ganesha’s ability to overcome all forms of dualism. The broken tusk teaches us to analyze the experience in life. Retain the good and throw the bad. Introspect. Keep good thoughts, good habits and throw evil thoughts, bad habits.

Ganesha’s Belly

Digest all good and bad in life. Attain the virtue of calmness. Ganesha’s belly contains infinite universes. It signifies the ability of Ganesha to swallow the sorrows of the universe and protect the world.

Ganesha’s Legs

Social and spiritual both phases are important in life. The position of his legs (one resting on the ground and one raised) indicate the way of living. It’s important to live in social as well as in the spiritual world.

Ganesha’s  Arms

The four arms of Ganesha represent the four inner attributes of the subtle body, that is: Manas(Mind), Buddhi (Intellect), Ahamkara (Ego), and Chitta (conditioned conscience).

First Hand

Cut-off the bonds of attachments. The hand waving an axe, is a symbol of the detachment of all desires, bearers of pain and suffering. With this axe Ganesha can both strike and repel obstacles.

Second Hand

The second hand holds a rope and a lotus flower. Lotus flower (padma) symbolizes the highest goal of human evolution. Rope is to pull the devotee to the highest goal.

Third Hand

The third hand, turned towards the devotee, is in a pose of blessing. Ganesha offers protection and guidance to the spiritual seeker.

Fourth Hand

The fourth hand holds a whisk of modaka (sweet), and it symbolizes the sweetness of the realised inner self. It denotes the reward of the sadhana (devotion).

This Ganpati Mahotsav..Let’s implement Lord Ganesha’s Teachings into our life and Be Blessed in Real terms..

MY QUOTES SERIES-PART-5

टेढ़े सवाल सीधे जवाब.. A FUN QUIZ GAME

All Q are Pure Veg, So Ans must be Pure Veg J. Includes many tricky question asked at IAS Interviews as well.

Source: Compiled from various sources over Internet

Suitable for playing at any get together and/or during any journey.

Q1) वो क्या चीज़ है जो लड़की के पास दो है और गाय के पास चार ?

Q2) वो क्या चीज़ है जो हम खाने के लिए खरीदते है पर कभी नहीं खाते?

Q3) पुराने ज़माने में एक बड़े सेठ के 5 बेटे थे और हर बेटे के एक सगी बहन थी. बताओ उस सेठ के कुल कितने बच्चे थे ?

Q4) मोनू के पिता के चार बेटे है-सोम, मंगल, बुध और ____. चौथे बेटे का नाम बताएं.

Q5) अगर गुप्ता जी की मुर्गी ने शर्माजी के बगीचे में अंडा दिया तो अंडा किसका हुआ?

Q6) A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How’s that possible?

Q7) A truck driver is going down a one way street the wrong way, and passes at least ten cops. Why is he not caught? 

Q8) How can a man go eight days without sleep?

Q9)  A man and his son were in an automobile accident. The man died on the way to the hospital, but the boy was rushed into surgery. The emergency room surgeon said “I can’t operate, that’s my son!” How is this possible?

Q10) How was it possible that every single person in an airplane crash died, but two people survived?

Q11) There are three important rooms in a house. The first one is filled with money. The second one is filled with important papers. The third one is filled with jewelry. One day all of these rooms burst into fire. Which room did the policemen put out the fire in first?

Answers: (not in sequence of questions asked above)

By sleeping during the night time

Because he was not driving! He’s walking on the sidewalk.

B is the daughter 

Plates

Legs

Monu

Murgi ka

The surgeon was his mother.

The two survivors were married.

None of them, because policemen do not put out fires; firemen do.

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MY QUOTES SERIES-PART-4

QUIZ GAME for Pre-Marriage Function

किसमें कितना है ज्ञान ..करें अपनी संस्कृति से पहचान QUIZ GAME

Suitable for pre-marriage function like Godhi Banna

Rules can be made as below:

1)  No one can participate from Bride/Groom family (i.e. Host family)

2)  2-3 members of same family can play (solve quiz) as a team

3)  Maximum Time Limit = 6 Minutes

4)  1 Mark for Correct Answer, 0 Mark for Wrong Answer

5)  Prizes to Top 3 Participants

QUESTIONS ARE:

Q1) हिन्दू  धर्म  के अनुसार  कितने  संस्कार  है?

Q2) विवाह  संस्कार  से  पहले  कौन  सा  संस्कार  है ?

Q3) हिन्दू  शास्त्रों   के   अनुसार  विवाह  के  कितने  प्रकार  है ?

Q4) जब एक लड़का-लड़की अपने परिवार वालों की मर्जी के खिलाफ शादी करते है तो ऐसा विवाह हिन्दू शास्त्रों में क्या कहलाता है?

Q5) हिन्दू शास्त्रों में किस प्रकार का विवाह सबसे अच्छा माना जाता है?

Q6) भगवान कृष्ण के कुल कितनी पत्नियाँ है और उनमें से प्रमुख पत्नियां (पटरानियां) कितनी है?

Q7) तुलसी विवाह किसके साथ और कब होता है?

Q8) दुल्हन फेरे से पहले दूल्हे के _______तरफ बैठती है और फेरे होने के बाद _________ तरफ बैठती है.

Q9) फेरों के वक़्त लिए जाने वाले सात वचनों को क्या कहा जाता है?

Q10) मोनू के पिता के चार बेटे है-सोम, मंगल, बुध और ____. चौथे बेटे का नाम लिखे.

Q11) शादी के रीती-रिवाजो  को  क्रम  से   लगाए  (जो  पहले  शुरू   होता  है  वो  पहले  लिखे ):

मायरा , फेरा , विदाई , घृत पान , घोड़ी  बन्ना, संगीत  संध्या , विनायक  पूजन , पानी  ग्रहण  संस्कार , तिलक

ANSWERS ARE:

A1) 16

A2) समावर्तन संस्कार

A3) 8

According to Manusmriti, or laws of Manu, there are eight different types of Hindu marriages.

Brahma Marriage, Daiva Marriage, Arsha Marriage, Prajapatya Marriage, Gandharva Marriage, Asura Marriage, Rakshasa Marriage, Paishacha Marriage.

A4) Gandharva Vivaah

Name for ‘love marriage’ as per Hindu Scriptures

A5) Brahma Marriage

A6) 16108 and 8

Names of 8 Patraniyan are :Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Nagnajiti, Bhadra and Lakshmana

A7) Shaligram (Vishnu), Prabodhini Ekadashi of Kartik Month,

A8) दाएं  (RIGHT) & बाएं  (LEFT)

A9) सप्तपदी

A10) मोनू (not गुरु J)

Enjoy Games at Pre-Marriage Function!

Enjoy NOW!