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मोम का शेर

सर्दियों के दिन थे, अकबर का दरबार लगा हुआ था। तभी फारस के राजा का भेजा एक दूत दरबार में उपस्थित हुआ। राजा को नीचा दिखाने के लिए फारस के राजा ने मोम से बना शेर का एक पुतला बनवाया था और उसे पिंजरे में बंद कर के दूत के हाथों अकबर को भिजवाया, और उन्हे चुनौती दी की इस शेर को पिंजरा खोले बिना बाहर निकाल कर दिखाएं। बीरबल की अनुपस्थिति के कारण अकबर सोच पड़ गए की अब इस समस्या को कैसे सुलझाया जाए। अकबर ने सोचा कि अगर दी हुई चुनौती पार नहीं की गयी तो जग हसायी होगी। 
 
इतने में ही परम चतुर, ज्ञान गुणवान बीरबल आ गए। और उन्होने मामला हाथ में ले लिया। बीरबल ने एक गरम सरिया मंगवाया और पिंजरे में कैद मोम के शेर को पिंजरे में ही पिघला डाला। देखते-देखते मोम पिघल कर बाहर निकल गया। अकबर अपने सलाहकार बीरबल की इस चतुराई से काफी प्रसन्न हुए और फारस के राजा ने फिर कभी अकबर को चुनौती नहीं दी। 
 
नैतिक शिक्षा: बुद्धि के बल पर बड़ी से बड़ी समस्या का हल निकाला जा सकता है

Wax lion

On the winter day, there was a court of Akbar. Then a messenger sent by the king of Persia was present in the court.

In order to humiliate the king, the king of Persia had built a statue of a lion made of wax and closed it in the cage and sent it to Akbar at the hands of the messenger, and challenged them to show that this lion was taken out without opening the cage.

Because of the absence of Birbal, Akbar wondered how to solve this problem now. Akbar thought that if the given challenge was not crossed, the world would have lost. In such a vast and intelligent, knowledge-worthy Birbal has come. And they took the matter in hand.

Birbal ordered a hot sari and melt the captive wax lion in the cage in the cage. Seeing the wax melted out of sight.

Akbar was pleased with this cleverness of his advisor Birbal, and the king of Persia never again challenged Akbar.

Ethical Education: The problem of a bigger problem can be solved on the strength of the intellect

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बन्दर और मगरमच्छ

एक नदी के किनारे एक जामुन के पेड़ पर एक बन्दर रहता था जिसकी मित्रता उस नदी में रहने वाले मगरमच्छ के साथ हो गयी।वह बन्दर उस मगरमच्छ को भी खाने के लिए जामुन देता रहता था।एक दिन उस मगरमच्छ ने कुछ जामुन अपनी पत्नी को भी खिलाये। स्वादिष्ट जामुन खाने के बाद उसने यह सोचकर कि रोज़ाना ऐसे मीठे फल खाने वाले का दिल भी खूब मीठा होगा | अपने पति से उस बन्दर का दिल लाने की ज़िद्द की।
पत्नी के हाथों मजबूर हुए मगरमच्छ ने भी एक चाल चली और बन्दर से कहा कि उसकी भाभी उसे मिलना चाहती है इसलिए वह उसकी पीठ पर बैठ जाये ताकि सुरक्षित उसके घर पहुँच जाए।बन्दर भी अपने मित्र की बात का भरोसा कर, पेड़ से नदी में कूदा और उसकी पीठ पर सवार हो गया। जब वे नदी के बीचों-बीच पहुंचे; मगरमच्छ ने सोचा कि अब बन्दर को सही बात बताने में कोई हानि नहीं और उसने भेद खोल दिया कि उसकी पत्नी उसका दिल खाना चाहती है।बन्दर को धक्का तो लगा लेकिन उसने अपना धैर्य नहीं खोया और तपाक से बोला –
“ओह, तुमने, यह बात मुझे पहले क्यों नहीं बताई क्योंकि मैंने तो अपना दिल जामुन के पेड़ की खोखल में सम्भाल कर रखा है।अब जल्दी से मुझे वापस नदी के किनारे ले चलो ताकि मैं अपना दिल लाकर अपनी भाभी को उपहार में देकर; उसे खुश कर सकूं।”

मूर्ख मगरमच्छ बन्दर को जैसे ही नदी-किनारे ले कर आया; बन्दर ने ज़ोर से जामुन के पेड़ पर छलांग लगाई और क्रोध में भरकर बोला –“अरे मूर्ख, दिल के बिना भी क्या कोई ज़िन्दा रह सकता है ? जा, आज से तेरी-मेरी दोस्ती समाप्त।”

 

नैतिक शिक्षा: मित्रो ,बचपन में पढ़ी यह कहानी आज भी मुसीबत के क्षणों में धैर्य रखने की प्रेरणा देती है ताकि हम कठिन समय का डट कर मुकाबला कर सकें। दूसरे, मित्रता का सदैव सम्मान करें।
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नाग और चीटियां

एक घने जंगल में एक बड़ा-सा नाग रहता था। वह चिड़ियों के अंडे, मेढ़क तथा छिपकलियों जैसे छोटे-छोटे जीव-जंतुओं को खाकर अपना पेट भरता था। रातभर वह अपने भोजन की तलाश में रहता और दिन निकलने पर अपने बिल में जाकर सो रहता। धीरे-धीरे वह मोटा होता गया। वह इतना मोटा हो गया कि बिल के अंदर-बाहर आना-जाना भी दूभर हो गया।

आखिरकार, उसने बिल को छोड़कर एक विशाल पेड़ के नीचे रहने की सोची लेकिन वहीं पेड़ की जड़ में चींटियों की बांबी थी और उनके साथ रहना नाग के लिए असंभव था। सो, वह नाग उन चींटियों की बांबी के निकट जाकर बोला, ‘‘मैं सर्पराज नाग हूँ, इस जंगल का राजा। मैं तुम चींटियों को आदेश देता हूं कि यह जगह छोड़कर चले जाओ।”

वहां और भी जानवर थे, जो उस भयानक सांप को देखकर डर गए और जान बचाने के लिए इधर-उधर भागने लगे लेकिन चींटियों ने नाग की इस धमकी पर कोई ध्यान न दिया।

वे पहले की तरह अपने काम-काज में जुटी रहीं। नाग ने यह देखा तो उसके क्रोध की सीमा न रही।

वह गुस्से में भरकर बांबी के निकट जा पहुँचा। यह देख हजारों चींटियाँ उस बांबी से निकल, नाग से लिपटकर उसे काटने लगीं। उनके डंकों से परेशान नाग बिलबिलाने लगा। उसकी पीड़ा असहनीय हो चली थी और शरीर पर घाव होने लगे। नाग ने चींटियों को हटाने की बहुत कोशिश की लेकिन असफल रहा। कुछ ही देर में उसने वहीं तड़प-तड़प कर जान दे दी।

 

शिक्षा- बुद्धि से कार्य करने पर शक्तिशाली शत्रु को भी ध्वस्त किया जा सकता है।

 

कहानी के लेखक : विष्णु शर्मा

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Celebration for upcoming grand Shri Ram Mandir at the Ram Janma Bhumi, Ayodhya

World Hindu Council of America, Washington DC Chapter hosted grand celebration for upcoming grand Shri Ram Mandir at the Ram Janma Bhumi, Ayodhya, on Dec 07, 2019, and marking the end of five centuries of colonial subjugation of Hindus, as the Supreme court formalizes Hindu demands on Sri Ram Janma Bhoomi. 

The event was hosted at a Hindu Mandir in greater Washington DC area, and was attended by over 400 participants throughout the day.   See the events through pictures in this link.

We thank all the participants for being part of this historic event.

The event started at 9:30 AM with Vedic Puja, Paat, Bhajans. Devoutees of Sri Ram ji chanted  Ramayan  Dhayana Slokas, Rama Janana, Sita Kalyana, Rama Pattabhisheka and Mangala (Photos of Puja/Paat link).  Thereafter children from Samskruth Bharati recited Sri Ram Raksha Stotras. (Photos/ videos of , Ram  Storas, Hanuman Chalisa).

At noon Bhagwan Sri Ram jis’ grand Aarti was performed in-front Sri Ram’s deity, and later Prasad/food distribution was served to all participants throughout the day. (Aarti photos/videos links) .

In afternoon Bhajan Keertans  related to the praise of lord Rama was organized. (Bhajan videos Links). After Bhajans, sessions on history of Ayodhya and relevance of  adopting values from the life of Sri Ram ji in our own lives was presented to audience (Presentation photos/ videos links)..  Between 3-6 pm, many accomplished classical dance performers from ten professional dance academies in the DC metro area, presented enchanting dance dramas on Sri Ram and Raamyan (Raamayan dance performances link).

During the program, historic video capturing the sacrifices of millions of devotees throughout the history, and in the modern times also, to liberate the Sri Ram Janma Bhumi from the barbaric invaders were presented. Prayers were offered to those devotees who sacrificed their life for Sri Ramji and his ideals. (Ayoydhya History presentation & videos links)

We are thankful to all participants; volunteers; performers of Vedic Puja Paat; children and youth singing Sri Ram Sankeertans, Shlokas; Bhajan Keertan singers; professional dance academy Gurus, and performers,  who put together the enchanting dance performances in a short notice;  and all who made this great event possible, to commemorate lord Rama’s legal victory, and to celebrate on the upcoming grand Mandir at Sri Ram Janma Bhumi, Ayodhya.

As remarked by some of our senior volunteers, we need Tan, Man and Dhan to organize better and bigger programs like this to preserve, promote Hindu Dharma, and culture.  You may consider being part of our mailing list; and donations to support such events are certainly welcome.

Event Details:

DC Chapter of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA-DC)
Invites All to Celebrates the Upcoming “Shri Ram Mandir” in Ayodhya

Date: Time: Saturday December 7 2019; 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Place : Hindu Temple, 10001 Riggs Road, Adelphi MD 20783

Schedule :

9:30 am to 12:30 PM : Puja, Jap, Yagnay for Sri Ram Lalla Virajman

1:30 – 2:30 : Bhajans, Ram Gunagaan by various groups

2:30 – 3:00 : Presentation on the Historic Ram Janma Bhumi event

3:00 – 6:00 : Dance, Drama on Ramayan, and more by different groups

Note: Food/Prasad will be available to attendees

The Event is in Celebration of upcoming Grand Shri Ram Mandir at the Ram Janma Bhumi, Ayodhya,

For offering our prayers and support to help building Grand Ram Mandir at Sri Ram Janma Bhumi Ayodhya

 

 

Dhayana Slokas, followed by Sankshipta Ramayana, Rama Janana, Sita Kalyana, Rama Pattabhisheka and Mangala
Puja videos/ photos
Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Chalisa by HSC Students
Aarti
Aarti
Bhajans
Bhajans
Dance Performances
Dance Performances
Presentations on Ayodhya, RJB history.
We Are All Hindus Candle Light Vigil against hate crimes against Hindus and Sikhs

Candlelight Vigil to Remember the Hindus Killed in Hate Crimes

We Are All Hindus Candle Light Vigil against hate crimes against Hindus and Sikhs#WeAreAllHindus

The World Hindu Council Of America held a candle light vigil at Dupont Cricle, Washington DC on Friday March-3-2017 at 7:00 pm in memory of Srinivas Kuchibotla.

On February 23, 2017, an Indian engineer, 32 yrs old Srinivas Kuchibotla, was shot dead by Adam Purinton at the Austins Bar & Grill in Olathe, KS. His Indian friend, Alok Madasani, was injured in same attack. Ian Grillot, 24, an American who tried to save them, was also shot and is recovering now. Mr Purinton who justified his heinous act by claiming that he was targeting “Iranian Muslims” as if that would somehow absolve him of the barbarity of his claim.

We protested such heinous attack. We came together to stand as a community united against a future based on hatred and ignorance manifesting as racism.

Hindus and Sikhs have been victims of racial and religious discrimination in different parts of the world. They have been targets by racist groups for many decades. They have also faced religious massacres in the hands of radical Islamists for the past many centuries.

Videos of the vigil:
Video 1
Video 2
Pictures from the vigil

A World Hindu Council of America volunteer Rajesh Gootyji gave the following message to all the good Samaritans that had gatherered:

Namaste!

I thank You on behalf of World Hindu Council of America for joining us at DuPont Circle in DC today & Leading our efforts in offering Peace Prayers, Candle Light Vigil in this demonstration of Solidarity. We are greatly encouraged by your support & participation with the Hindu American Community. Your presence today has energized the local, National & Global Hindu, Indian & Minority American Community immensely. We will continue to lead, assist & participate with renewed energy in such efforts and of other Interfaith, Diversity events.

I will begin with an Invocation & Peace Prayer: Aum asato mā sadgamaya, Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya, Mṛtyormā’mṛtaṁ gamaya, Aum śāntiḥ, śāntiḥ, śāntiḥi II (Lead us from the unreal to the Real, Lead us from darkness to light, Lead us from death to Eternal Life)

Shanthi or Peace Prayer:

Oṃ saha nāv avatu saha nau bhunaktu saha vīryaṃ karavāvahai tejasvi nāv adhītam astu mā vidviṣāvahai | Om śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥi II

●        OM! May we all be protected, May we all be nourished,
●        May we work together with great energy, May our intellect be sharpened,
●        Let us be illuminated together, Let us Live in Peace & Harmony
●        Om, peace (in me), peace (in nature), peace (in divine forces)
●        (From the Taittiriya Upanishad of the Hindu Vedas.)

I Come from the land of Mahatma Gandhi & I bring the message of Dharma, Ahimsa & Shanthi, (Justice, Nonviolence & Peace.) And Pray for an Inclusive, Tolerant, Respectful & Harmonious Society, whole with Good Conduct & Righteous Living. A great Saint from India, Swamy Vivekananda said: “The Gist of all Worship & Prayers is this – ‘To Be Pure & Do Good to Others.”

What Is Hinduism?! The goal of a Hindu is to pursue the path of Liberation or Self Realization. In Essence, Hindu philosophy states there exists a universal soul known as paramatma, Supreme Being or God. Living beings have a soul known as ‘jivatma’. The objective of existence is to try to merge the jivatma with the paramatma, Soul in unison to the God. Thus Leading to the ultimate path to moksha or salvation, which means the highest good. The final pathway to this is via “Sannyāsa” Phase, only possible when You are disposed of material attractions, One has to develop Vairāgya ( A Complete & total detachment).

Today, We are here to Pray for Peace & Harmony & to disapprove of any divide & show our strength in unity & Solidarity in these challenging times of growing intolerance, increased polarization & acrimonious disharmony both locally, Nationally & Globally.

How then we stop this hate & reverse this divisiveness?

In two words, Education & Action.

Philosopher Edmund Burke Said: ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.’

Today is a shining example, that good Men, women, kids, Families, neighbors & Friends have come together & have acted, so we have contributed our time – and some have contributed their talents by engaging here on this very site & some others have given their treasure by donating to the Go Fund me page. So while we are contributing our time, talent & treasure, we need to be vigilant, Vocal & convey our mutual respect among different faiths, religious practices and rise against racial, sectarian, ethnic, regional & other differences that divide society.

Gandhi said “A Small body of Determined Spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” We need to continue in that spirit of oneness in Thought & Action. We are one Nation Under God. We are One People. We have moved from being a local village to a Global Village. We are all connected. We need to educate our next generation about the common bond we have across humanity & de-emphasize superiority of one religion or spiritual path over another.

Manava Seva is Madhava Seva: Human Being is Being Human. Serving Humanity is Serving God.
And there is no greater service to God than serving HIS creation. (Of all of God’s Creations, we are the most evolved life form on this precious Earth. We are blessed with wisdom & the the power of discrimination to understand that we are all created equal in the eyes of our creator. )

Prayer For World Peace: “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu” – May all beings everywhere be happy and free,  And may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life, Contribute in some way, to that happiness and to that freedom for all.

Universal Prayer for Peace: Aum dyauḥ śāntirantarikṣaṁ śāntiḥ, pṛthivī śāntirāpaḥ śāntiroṣadhayaḥ śāntiḥ, vanaspatayaḥ śāntirviśvedevāḥśāntirbrahma śāntiḥ, sarvaṁ śāntiḥ śāntireva śāntiḥ, sā mā śāntiredhi, Aum śāntiḥ, śāntiḥ, śāntiḥ—Yajurveda 36:17

●        May there be peace on Earth. May the waters be appeasing.
●        May herbs be wholesome, and may trees & plants bring peace to all.
●        May all beneficent beings bring peace to us.
●        May all things be a source of peace to us. And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all,
●        And may that peace come to me also.  Om Shanthi! Shanthi! Shanthi!

Peace Prayer to Supreme Lord:
●        Supreme Lord, let there be peace in the sky and in the atmosphere.
●        Let there be peace in the plant world and in the forests. Let the cosmic powers be peaceful. Let the Brahman, the true essence and source of life, be peaceful.
●        Let there be undiluted and fulfilling peace everywhere. – The Atharva Veda

Thank you very much for Your time, Patience, Courtesy, Your Gracious Presence today. As always, We look forward to having a healthy working relationship with the new Administration, Policy makers & the Community to promote the Best Interests of Hindu/ Indian & minority American Community.
Dhanyavaad!  Om Shanthi! May the Supreme God bless You All!  And, May God bless America!”

Low Cost Online Math Tutoring

Is your child falling behind in Math?  Does s/he need Math Homework help?  Don’t worry, HELP is here!!

As part of our community out reach we have initiated Math Tutoring program to help children in need to uplift Math Standards in local county school.

Students / parents are encouraged to contact us for any Math lessons / homework needs.

Below are the 2 Math classes current in session:

  1. Pre-calculus – Tuesdays @ 08:00 pm to 08:45 pm – started from 01/24/2017;
  2. Algebra II – Tuesdays @ 06:30 pm to 07:15 pm – starting from 02/28/2017;

Upcoming classes:

  1. Algebra I, and
  2. Geometry.

Location: Online using Google Hangout.

Register to attend 4 complimentary online classes.  Thereafter if you decide to continue it will be $30 per month one class per week.

Interested parents may drop us a line at wincrickethearts@gmail.com; alternatively you may fill out our survey form here

Personal one-on-one classes are available as well.

Would you like to help?

Let us know of qualified volunteer math tutors and assistant tutors interested in giving back to the community.

Donations are welcome. You may visit our Support-A-Child Charity Cricket site www.MarylandT20.org and donate online.