sufism

Sufism is an offshoot of Islam and the Vedas and originated in India during the medieval times. Its basic tenets are simplicity,compassion,tolerance,equality,non violence and universal brotherhood. There are no rigid codes of conduct in Sufism and is a continuosly evolving faith.
The best known teacher of Sufism in India is Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti,the spiritual guru of Emperor Akbar,the legendary Moghul ruler. His shrine in Ajmer attracts people from all over the world.
Sufism took roots in Kashmir and was popular amongst all sections of society for a long time.

no vehicles day

To check global warming and the environmental issues related to it,it is now time that people should not use any motorised vehicle at least once a week. Such an initiative by all right minded people could reduce carbon emissions tremendously as well as enable people to spend time leisurely with family and friends walking on the streets or just sitting in a public place.
Day by day it is becoming increasingly difficult to walk or jog in the open and one has to necessarily drive to some suitable place to exercise. Children are the worst sufferers as they are increasingly being confined indoors and forced to watch soap operas on TV. Playing in the open is an essential part of growing up in any child'

s life.
Everywhere one sees shops and eating places on the streets and even parking is becoming increasingly difficult in cities. Regular walking and exercising has tremendous health benefits also.

uniqueness

The entire universe is based on the principle of uniqueness.No particle is alike.Even the tiniest particle of dust has its own identity.Each moment is different from the previous one.The universe is  continuosly changing and evolving.Only the human animal has become static and rigid and is trying to impose its artificial notions on existence.
There is no such thing as a mass,everything is energy.If one can tap into this eternal principle,one can become anything one chooses.
Food,sleep,dress,home,entertainment,education and conversation should be totally individualised.It should be possible for a person to select his own language,his own music,culture,own diet,own dress and own profession based on his own nature.In today's synthetic world,the individual has become the slave instead of being the master.He is compelled to adapt himself to the lowest possible tastes.Only robots are mass produced not humans.
Every individual owes it to himself to be a genius that he is destined to be!

the oppressed have become the oppressors

The old gods know how to re-incarnate themselves.Sri Aurobindo.The Israelis seem to have forgotten that their forefathers suffered terribly under the Nazi regime.Do they want a repeat of the past?
It is high time the UN security Council quickly takes effective steps to counter Israel and put an end to this unprovoked aggression. If effective steps are not taken quickly and the powers that be just sit twiddling their thumbs,it could easily escalate into a global conflict.

the kingdom is of the child

The worst casualties in today's strife torn world are the children.Almost 5 million children below the age of 5 die every year due to malnutrition in India alone. Child trafficing,sexual abuse,prostitution,child labour,juvenile delinquency and violence against children is on the rise globally.In Syria,Iraq,Afghanistan,Ghaza and Africa,the maximum victims have been children.Children are no longer the priority in today's world.
The child is the future.Child health,education and a loving and caring atmosphere are the indicators of a civilized society.Unfortunately even the women are forgetting their responsibility to the family in pursuit of personal ambitions. The Mother is the most important factor in a child's proper growth.
Universal and compulsory education should be the topmost priority on every civilized nation's agenda.Very little space is given in the Media to child related issues.People are more interested in politics,religious issues and economic development.
Amongst tribals and other aboriginal cultures,the children are the responsibility of the entire community.It is imperative that remedial measures are taken quickly to provide a secure future for the child.

be the change you want to see in the world

A dark concealed hostility is lodged
In the human depths, in the hidden heart of Time
That claims the right to change and mar God's work.
A secret enmity ambushes the world's march;
It leaves a mark on thought and speech and act:
It stamps stain and defect on all things done;
Till it is slain peace is forbidden on earth. Savitri

The Avatars and Messiahs have come and gone but has remained unchanged marred by violence,plunder,lust and arson.Science has only succeeded in making people more greedy and crude.Religion is more a matter of letter than spirit.Culture,arts,poetry and education have become commodities in the market place.Everybody is living a life of quite desperation but refuse to change themselves.We are not willing to learn the lessons of history.
There are wonderful opportunities right now for things to change for the better provided everybody is willing to go through the transformational agni.There are no soft options left any long

er and the choice is between armaggedon and bringing the heavens down on earth.

Is idealism dead?

The world today seems to be indifferent to ideals and has respect only for the practical man.The corporate bosses,the politicians and Rambo like figures are the present day role models.The poet,artist,philosopher or teacher have no status in society.He has to run from pillar to post to survive.
In the present age,when power and utility are the Godheads of humanity does truth have a chance?There is a growing disillusionment within society as a result of increasing joblessness,income disparities,divorces,juvenile delinquency,increasing crime,terrorism and gender violence but people are hesitant to challenge the status quo and are living lives of quite desperation.
An age which is devoid of ideals,such as the present times,can only produce inconsequential results.The need of the hour is for forward seeing minds to unite and force the world to change.They must be able to see through the facade and go straight to the ideals which have been present from times immemorial.