God and World

1.GOD(Reality) has both Nirguna and Saguna.It is perceived as such by the individual.Brahman is without

attributes(Guna).But human mind can perceive things only when a thing has attributes.Therefore, both Saguna

and Nirguna worship is permitted by Vedas.All our great slokas, mantras have both Saguna and Nirguna

aspects.Lalita Sahasranamaa has both Nirguna as well as Saguna Sthuthis; so is in the Vishnu Sahasranamaa.

2.Even in the performance of Karma , we have both Freewill and Determinism.In the Bhagavad Gita, after

elaborately speaking on Karma and Determinism, Krishna tells Arjuna to choose as he pleases(chap 18: sloka

63).

3.Prayer does not change God or the scheme of things.DHUKKA BUK:DHUKKA SADHANAHA(Vishnu

Sahasranamam) .It says God is the repository of pain( pleasure as well, as both are in the mind of the perceiver).

and when we pray, we get the tools to overcome the pain.That is, it changes our perspective in handling

situations.
4.God is not running a store to repay or issue credit or debits.It is a principle to be realised.Otherwise ,anybody

can do anything in the name of GOD.
5.Gita, if studied diligently,can be understood by anybody.What one needs is the burning desire and

application.Hinduism does not promote intermediaries between God and human beings.However,Guru will come

to you on his own if your yearning is strong enough.You may also seek him, but the Guru shall call you

intuitively.
6.Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Ramana Mahrishi need not go to temple.But this Ramanan has to go.We can

not equate LKG with Phd.For beginners,visiting temple and following of Anustaana is essential to create the

mind set to Realising God.
7.The world is,was and shall be .No soothsayer can predict the scheme of things.
8.God has no Nationality.He does not distinquish between Indians and Westerners.If he does that, He is no

God.
9.Realised souls do not proclaim they have Realised for it is indescribable.(Avaktavyam).Most importantly they

do not Blog or manage websites.

Does marital intimacy diminsh withAge?

Marriage is companionship,sex being only a part.If this is understood and if one accepts the partner with all their warts,as they have accepted us,marital intimacy matures into understanding ,meaningful.

Intention of US in the Subcontinent.

A word of Caution to India and Pakistan.. US,though ostensibly trying to help India,to India's glee and Pakistan ,to its chagrin, is attempting to get a firm foothold in the subcontinent,having failed in Afghanistan,in the southern part of former USSR (to control oil),and in not being able to control Iran.US needs a presence closer to oil rich middle east to have access to Gulf where except Saudi Arabia,its hold has weakened.Also it needs to check China.It tried to do so by luring Pakistan without much success.Now that Pakistan is closer to Anarchy,US would not want to do an Iraq to Pakistan by itself.and India might get its hands dirty. So,Pakistan-Better be closer to India and save your country from becoming messy. India-Don't depend much on US.Use US till it serves you and sincerely try to help civilian government in Pakistan,if they require.Above all avoid getting drawn into Afghanistan and Pakistan's western borders.

Musharaff ! Don't joke

Dear Musharaff,
You have stated that circumstances were responsible for Pakistan to be what it is today
Who is responsible for
-Ayubkhan/YahyaKhan?ZiaUlHuq Coups and counter coups?
-Seccession of Bangladesh?
-Abetted the killing Bangabandhu?
-Stoking secession in Kashmir?
-Scuttling Simla Agreement?
-Hanging Bhutto?
-Exiling Nawaz Sheriff?
-Killing Benazir?
-Tried to make a deal with Nawaz Sheriff?
-Let Taliban grow?
-Stole and Sold Nuclear Secrets?
-Allowed US to enter Indian sub-continent?
-Ran away in the midst of a breakthrough in negotiations with India?
-Hunting with the wolf and running with the hare?
Please answer honestly to yourself.
Circumstances?General? Don't joke seriously?

A Wednesday-Hindi

A good movie leaves a lot of things unsaid.It has characters but not actors-has dialogues that are not forced-screenplay that is flowing.
"A Wednesday " belongs to the above category.Screenplay is taut,where a scene evolves from the previous one and merges into the subsequent one.
The film brings out the helpless anger of AAMADMI, his frustration and his reaction when pushed beyond the limit-this far,no further.
The notable point is that the movie preaches nothing( as is usual in Bollywood movies),but by apt, pungent,acerbic,passionate -not rabid, -dialogues delivered by Naseeruddin Shah compels the viewer to express himself,at least vocally while you watch.
The Police investigation,as shown in the film,is not flamboyant and corny but methodical and real.It also shows the pressures on the law enforcers.
How the media is being manipulated by the terrorist and the dilemma faced by the media in choosing between the story,which is its responsibility and the moral question of not really following it.
Camera work is unobtrusive;it does it divert your attention from the movie,which is how it should be.
Editing is without jerks.
Music blends with the movie-no jarring BGM.
No actor has ACTED.Every one has performed.You do not remember the actors,but the characters.None of the characters,including the Police Commissioner,Politician ,police officers fit all "good and no bad" and vice versa stereo types.
A film from the heart executed by the intellect.A MUSTSEE.

Election Results-2008-Five States-Lessons.

Cong. impresses, set to rule three states.
Some lessons.
1.Congress though has won three states.With the exception of MPand Delhi,the margin is not really comfortable for any of the parties.For that matter,the total scenario is that both the National parties seem to be marginalised.This may be due the rise of regional parties,more specifically the regional adjustments both Congress and BJP have made with these regional parties.
2.There is no discernible difference between the National parties. When they come to power in terms programmes,Congress minus loud noise of Hindutva and BJP minus overt minority appeasement are one and the same. The voter is resigned to either of these.Hence, the regional parties highlight local issues and become strong in the respective states.
3.Coalition has come to stay in most of the states.It is not based on ideologies,but is a marriage of convenience.So,we see the dichotomy of "Allies in State and adversaries in Centre" and also the other way around.Classic example , Left and Congress alliance.
4.This does not augur well for the country especially in the current economic and terrorist climate.
The parties will not be able to govern firmly.
Will the parties wake up and ,come out with real National Agenda to save the country?

New FM

Mr.Rangarajan seems to be right choice due to his experience.Alternately PM may consider shifting Sharad Pawar to Home ,PC to Finance and induct SM Krishna for Agriculture.Sharad Pawar is a strong administrator with political acumen, unlike Chidambaram whose political skills are not street smart.Unfortunately Pawar is in NCP.