Holi is not simply about fun and frolics of throwing colours at one another and declaring that spring has come so that it would sound pleasing and intellectual to the western or modern or secular mind.
Holi is celebrated for many reasons indeed; one such `Truth' we overlook is the victory over those who attempt to convert us from our faith/path!
The story of Prahlad is clear.
[[Hiranyakashyapu decreed that he be worshiped as a God and this was enforced to the extent of being obeyed by everyone in his kingdom with the exception of his son Prahlad. Prahlad refused to see his father as a god and stayed devoted to Lord Vishnu.
This made Hiranyakashipu very angry and he made various attempts to kill Prahlad.]]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holika#Origin_of_Holika_Dahan
DOES this story familiar in the history of India??
Yes Holi is a celebration of FAITH in our God; but it is also a victory over those who would try to sway us from the worship of our God.
This is the other message of Holi in my opinions.
Your faith is your own (just as Prahlad) and let no man bribe you, force you or sweet talk you out of it. Let no man sway you from your religion (just as Hiranyakashyapu tried to do).
Let Holi inspire you to delve deep into your faith, meditate upon God.
Conversion is wrong.
Its grossly evil.
Forcing us against our will is wrong.
Our will must therefore be strong
So let Holi inspire that strength.
Let the story of Holi inspire you.
The effect of forced conversion on individuals and society is clear to see from the story of Prahlad.
Many died for their right to pray to Vishnu.
Many Yajnas (pooja) were destroyed and many probably converted (sounds very familiar! How many temples have been destroyed in the name of conversion?).
But Prahlad gives a clear message to us all.
Even unto death we will not convert from our chosen path of worship of God.
8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888
The Holi bonfire is not just symbolic of YOUR unconditional love and FAITH -- it is a yajna which is performed by the community en mass; who come together once a year and do pooja together to God.
We do not come to see Holika burn Prahlad since no effigy is burnt therein.
Holika is not worshipped and she is not a goddess (as one person posted on their website).
The bonfire is nothing like that of the Dussera bonfire where clearly we come to celebrate the death/removal of `evil' (ie in the form of Ravan.)
At the bonfire we make special prayers and perform small pooja.
We pray to our respective God –Vishnu Shiva, Krishna, Mataji etc.
Perhaps Holi has never been presented like this before, but I think it should as the story is clear and our celebratory actions are clear.
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Monday, 7 May 2012
Blog:- Decode Hindu Mythology
The vast information gathered on each of the topics on this blog is wonderfully put together with easy to understand information and pictures that will fascinate the readers. Its a blog for all those who want to understand Hinduism and its history and the vast stories and information.
Enough said.
Just go and explore the blog!!
http://decodehindumythology.blogspot.co.uk/
http://decodehindumythology.blogspot.co.uk/p/beginning.html
Enough said.
Just go and explore the blog!!
http://decodehindumythology.blogspot.co.uk/
http://decodehindumythology.blogspot.co.uk/p/beginning.html
Thursday, 9 October 2008
DRONA The Movie
It must have been about a year ago since I last went to see a Bollywood movie.
So I went to see DRONA over the weekend.
DRONA is a story about the Nectar that was churned out of the ocean by the gods and demons many years ago. Some of it was left over and was being protected by a generation of family, each of whom is called DRONA. Every now and then in every generation a demon attempts to find the secret of the whereabouts of the nectar.
The pronunciation of DRONA was so wrong in the film and to think an Indian made this film!
They kept saying DRON-AA. The emphasis on `A' at the end of it.
It should simply be DRON.
Not DRON-AA.
It seems all Indians have suddenly become very English that they cant even pronounce words in their own language.
The film started off with a boy in his bedroom and a blue petal come flying through his window. Hold on. Ive seen this before in another movie called Harry Potter!
Aditya the child was unaware of his real identity and the destiny that awaited him.
That was taken from Buffy!
Then we went through clips of Indiana Jones, the first Superman Movie with Christopher Reeves, The first Mummy movie, Matrix, Lord of the Rings and countless others! Why dont you list the rest. I could not find one original sequence in the movie.
Lord of the Rings-now that was so blatantly obvious copy of Gandalph look-a-like and his stick too!
The demon who was after the secret of the nectar was named Riz Raizada.
That name is so wrong!! Just as bad as the character potrayed and the villainous acting was pathetic.
Priyanka comes from a Nobel family but was given a random common name like Sonia. I thought that was rubbish. Indians cant even come up with a good name for characters. How many times have has Sonias in Indian movies. Nearly all of them do I hear?
I then came to the conclusion that this movie was for under five year old in which case they may have enjoyed it.
Of the 100s of Bollywood movies I have seen over the years this must be the worst in terms of storyline, acting, songs, fights sequences, even special effects were just badly used.
Don't be fooled by the review and rumours that this is somehow religious. Its not and don't waste your money.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drona_(film)
Look at these posters on these websites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drona_(film)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Persia:_The_Sands_of_Time
So I went to see DRONA over the weekend.
DRONA is a story about the Nectar that was churned out of the ocean by the gods and demons many years ago. Some of it was left over and was being protected by a generation of family, each of whom is called DRONA. Every now and then in every generation a demon attempts to find the secret of the whereabouts of the nectar.
The pronunciation of DRONA was so wrong in the film and to think an Indian made this film!
They kept saying DRON-AA. The emphasis on `A' at the end of it.
It should simply be DRON.
Not DRON-AA.
It seems all Indians have suddenly become very English that they cant even pronounce words in their own language.
The film started off with a boy in his bedroom and a blue petal come flying through his window. Hold on. Ive seen this before in another movie called Harry Potter!
Aditya the child was unaware of his real identity and the destiny that awaited him.
That was taken from Buffy!
Then we went through clips of Indiana Jones, the first Superman Movie with Christopher Reeves, The first Mummy movie, Matrix, Lord of the Rings and countless others! Why dont you list the rest. I could not find one original sequence in the movie.
Lord of the Rings-now that was so blatantly obvious copy of Gandalph look-a-like and his stick too!
The demon who was after the secret of the nectar was named Riz Raizada.
That name is so wrong!! Just as bad as the character potrayed and the villainous acting was pathetic.
Priyanka comes from a Nobel family but was given a random common name like Sonia. I thought that was rubbish. Indians cant even come up with a good name for characters. How many times have has Sonias in Indian movies. Nearly all of them do I hear?
I then came to the conclusion that this movie was for under five year old in which case they may have enjoyed it.
Of the 100s of Bollywood movies I have seen over the years this must be the worst in terms of storyline, acting, songs, fights sequences, even special effects were just badly used.
Don't be fooled by the review and rumours that this is somehow religious. Its not and don't waste your money.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drona_(film)
Look at these posters on these websites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drona_(film)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Persia:_The_Sands_of_Time
Saturday, 4 October 2008
Monday, 8 September 2008
Monday, 28 July 2008
Ratha Yatra 2008
Historic Event this year
with
3
Humungous Chariots
See full details on
http://www.leicester-rathayatra.co.uk/
For the FIRST time LEICESTER CITY will be hosting three grand CHARIOTS through the city.
Please come and support the most spectacular HINDU event of the year.
SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2008
Procession begins at 11.30 am at the Clock Tower -City Centre
Finishes at Cossington Park
3 CHARIOTS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN LEICESTER
View last years clips of Yatra in Leicester You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRRjFA9nE9c
Photos
http://www.leicester-rathayatra.co.uk/ry%202007/ry2007.htm
BIRMINGHAM RATH YATRA IS ON SUNDAY 10 AUGUST 2008
from Victoria Square 12.00midday to 6.00pm
2008 photos Leicester
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13462353@N05
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)