Kashi Quotes

This very body is indeed Kashi - the land of Lord Shiva - the illumined divine field of cosmic energy and pure consciousness.

For Kashi, who taught me that my spirit is stronger than my fear

सिद्धान्त सोने का गहना है ! रोज-रोज पहनने की चीज नहीं ! शादी-ब्याह तीज-त्योहार में पहन लिया बस ! सिद्धान्त की बात साल में एक-आध बार कर ली, कर ली; बाकी अपनी पालिटिक्स करो ।” उम्मीद

With 114 chakras and 72,000 energy channels, this very body is known as Kashi, the illuminated field of divine consciousness of Lord Shiva.

Truly Falling In Love With you is not one of the greatest mistake of my Life but Trusting you madly is one of the biggest mistake of my life ever . :(

उनका एक जीवन-दर्शन था–‘जो पठितव्यम् तो मरितव्यम्, न पठितव्यम् तो मरितव्यम्, फिर दाँत कटाकट क्यों करितव्यम् ?

लेकिन देश जहाँ-का-तहाँ नहीं था । मुहल्लेवालों को दाल खाए दो महीने हो गए थे । गेहूँ और कोयला-दोनों एक भाव बिक रहे थे । यानी ढाई रुपए किलो, चाहे कोयला खाइए, चाहे गेहूँ !

September 11 The morning of September 11, 2001, I was in Los Angeles. Like many people, I could not believe what I was watching on TV. It was heartbreaking to see all the misery and even more heartbreaking because it was happening to New York, which will always hold a special place in my heart. At the time, my younger brother, Kashi, was working near the Twin Towers, so my first instinct was to call and make sure he was okay. Once that had been confirmed I drove around Los Angeles visiting my family, in shock. As the

बड़े-बुजुर्ग’ का मतलब घर का ऐसा सदस्य जिसकी सलाह या आदेश को बकवास समझा जाए, जिस पर ध्यान देने की जरूरत न समझी जाए ! जैसे अगर वह चिल्लाए कि ‘अरे देखो ! बैला खूँटा तुड़ा के भागा जा रहा है, पकड़ो उसे’ या ‘गैया को नाँद से हटाकर नीम की छाँह में बाँध दो’ तो लड़के-बच्चे ताश खेल रहे हों तो खेलते रहें ! यानी, वह जो अपने जीते-जी फालतू हो जाए !

Varanasi is the holiest city in Hinduism in India, which is a very unique city in india. The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Ganges is said to have its origins in the tresses of Lord Shiva and in Varanasi, it expands to the mighty river that we know of. The city is a center of learning and civilization for over 3000 years. With Sarnath, the place where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment, just 10 km away, Varanasi has been a symbol of Hindu renaissance. Knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to Gods, Indian arts and crafts have all flourished here for centuries. The holy city has many other temples also. The Tulsi Manas mandir is a modern marble temple. The walls of the temple are engraved with verses and scenes from Ramcharitmanas, hindi version of Ramayana, written by Tulsidas ji who lived here. Varanasi has produced numerous famous scholars and intellectuals, who have left their mark in respective fields of activity. Varanasi is home to numerous universities, college, schools, Madarsas and Pathshalas and the Guru Shishya tradition still continue in many institutions. The literary tradition of languages, dialects, newspapers, magazines and libraries continue to even this day. In varanasi one must have to do Boat Ride.

Kashi bars, chia seed packets, fresh fruit, and ethically sourced turkey jerky were the day's offerings. I often made a lunch of whatever was available. God knew the Trusties weren't indulging, so I felt it was my duty to make sure the food didn't go to waste. We often had thank-you gifts of food sent to us by clients, and they invariably made their way to the break room counter too. Magnolia Cupcakes and Jacques Torres Chocolates were a current favorite, but I wasn't picky when it came to sugar.

Regions and Kings Eastern King Samrat Western King Suvrat Northern King Virat Southern King Bhoja King of middle country Raja   Important Ratnins/Officials in Later Vedic Period Purohita Chief Priest, in also sometimes referred to as Rashtragopa Senani Supreme Commander of army Vrajapati Officer-in-Charge of pasture land Jivagribha Police Officer Spasas/Dutas Spies who also sometimes worked as messengers Gramani Head of the village Kulapati Head of the family Madhyamasi Mediator on disputes Bhagadugha Revenue collector Sangrahitri Treasurer Mahishi Chief Queen Suta Charioteer and court minstrel Govikartana Keeper of games and forests Palagala Messenger Kshatri Chamberlain Akshavapa Accountant Sthapati Chief Justice Takshan Carpenter   Kingdoms in the Later Vedic Age Kingdom Location Gandhar Rawalpindi and Peshawar districts of Western Punjab Kekaya On the bank of River Beas, east of Gandhar kingdom Uttar Madra Kashmir Eastern Madra Near Kangra Southern Madra Near Amritsar Kushinagar Nothern region of modern Uttar Pradesh Panchal Bareilly, Badayun and Farrukhabad districts of modern Uttar Pradesh Kashi Modern Varanasi Koshal Faizabad region of today's Uttar Pradesh

It’s unfortunate that the concept of Bharat—the common abode and cultural heritage of us Indo-Aryans —has been subjugated by petty rulers and kingdoms. Our scriptures, traditions, culture, prayers, and deities are common. Why is it, then, that we refer to our homes as Magadha, Gandhar, Kashi, Kuru, Kosala, Mallayrajya or Panchala? Why don’t we say that we’re citizens of Bharat? It’s this fundamental divisiveness that will bring about our downfall in the future,’ debated Chanakya

of the birthright of Lord Rudra’s successors.’ Shiva was getting increasingly uncomfortable. ‘Now that Lord Rudra’s successor is here, it is time for him to ascend the throne of Kashi,’ continued Athithigva. ‘It will be my honour to serve you, My Lord.’ Shiva almost choked on a combination of

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If you are going to doubt someone, then do so all the way to the end. The Lord calls that awareness. Do not doubt anyone if you are going to start doubting him and then stop. It is better not to leave home if you are going to leave for Kashi and return from half way from Mathura.

In Banaras, Gandhi made four fundamental claims about how Indians should conduct their affairs. First, Gandhi argued in favour of instruction in the mother tongue. English, the foreign language imposed on India, should have no place in education or public affairs; Second, Gandhi pointed to the sharp inequalities between different groups in India. He contrasted the luxuriant lifestyles of the maharajas with the desperate poverty of the majority of Indians. That is why he asked the princes to cast off their jewels, and told the students that they must acquaint themselves with the living conditions of peasants, artisans and labourers; Third, he asked that officials of the state identify more closely with those they governed over. He deplored the arrogance of the elite Indian Civil Service (ICS), whose officers saw themselves as members of a ruling caste rather than as servants of the people; Finally, Gandhi asked for a more critical attitude towards religious orthodoxy. The Kashi Vishwanath was the most famous temple in all of Banaras. Why then was it so filthy? If Indians were incapable of maintaining even their places of worship, how then could they justify their claims for self-rule?

In 493 BCE Ajatashatru became king of Magadha; it was said that, impatient for the throne, he had murdered his father, King Bimbisara, the Buddha’s friend. Ajatashatru continued his father’s policy of military conquest and built a small fort on the Ganges, which the Buddha visited shortly before his death; it later became the famous metropolis of Pataliputra. Ajatashatru also annexed Koshala and Kashi and defeated a confederacy of tribal republics, so that when he died in 461, the Kingdom of Magadha dominated

Iraq, later reflected that from a cultural standpoint, Iraq ‘suffered a big shock when the Jews left.’ One reason was that ‘all of Iraq’s famous musicians and composers were Jewish,’ as were a large portion of its other artists. In addition, ‘Jews were so central to commercial life in Iraq that business across the country used to shut down on Saturdays because it was the Jewish Shabbat. They were the most prominent members of every elite profession–bankers, doctors, lawyers, professors, engineers, etc.’ In Kashi’s view, had the Jews stayed, they would have

The Buddha was born in Kapilavastu (on the Indo–Nepal border) but he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, just south of the old Magadhan capital of Rajgir. However, he did not deliver his first sermon in Bodh Gaya, the nearby towns and villages or even in the royal capital of Rajgir. Instead, he headed west to Varanasi (also called Kashi). Why did he go all the way to Varanasi to spread his message? According to historian Vidula Jayaswal, this was a natural choice since Varanasi was an important place for the exchange of both goods and ideas because it stood at the crossroads between the Uttara Path and a highway that came down from the Himalayas and then continued south as the Dakshina Path. In some ways, this remains true to this day as the east–west National Highway 2 meets the north–south National Highway 7 at Varanasi” Excerpt From: Sanjeev Sanyal. “Land of the Seven Rivers A Brief History of India's Geography”. Apple Books.

Lord Ripon had taken charge as viceroy in 1880, he was heartily welcomed by all and his carriage was reverentially pulled by the scholarly pandits of Kashi.

बभना बेदरदी दरदियो न जाने जोड़त गाँठ हमारी । उमर अबहीं पोरी बारी... टूटल गाँव नगर से नाता, छूटल महल अँटारी । विधि गति वाम कछु समुझि परे ना बैरन भइ महतारी । उमर अबहीं मोरी... नदिया किनारे बलस मोर रसिया, दी घूंघट पट डारी । (टिप्पणी : अय हय हय हय ! बलम मोर रसिया, क्या बात है !) चार जरा मिलि डोली उठावें, घरवा से देत निकारी उमर अबहीं मरी बारी... कहत कबीर सुनो भई साधो, छमियो चूक हमारी, अबकी गवना बहुरि नहिं अवना मिलिलेहु भेंट अँकवारी ।

कवन देस का राजा अच्छा, कवन देस की रानी ? अरे कवन देस का राजा अच्छा, कवन देस की रानी ? कवन देस का कपड़ा अच्छा, कवन देस का पानी ? जोगीड़ा सारा रा, जोगीड़ा सा रा रा रा... कानपूर का कपड़ा अच्छा राजघाट का पानी । अरे, रामनगर का राजा अच्छा इटलीगढ़ की रानी : जोगीड़ा सारा रा रा...

आई गवनवाँ की सारी उमर अबहीं मोरी बारी, साज समाज पिया लै आए, अउर कहंरवा चारी ।

मन्दिर की घंटियों और चपुओं और पानी के हिलकोरों की आवाजें और मछलियों की उछाल की चमक

जिन्दगी गुजरी थी चौराहे पर, फुटपाथ पर, घाट पर, ‘बहरी अलंग’ में । काम चलाया एक गमछा और लैंगोट में । बालू और माटी से अच्छा कौन सा साबुन है, वही पोता और घंटों साफा पानी दिया । रुपए-पैसे हाथ की मैल थे, करतार का दिया हुआ ‘चना चबेना गंगजल’ छत्तीसों प्रकार के व्यंजन । ‘कछु लेना न देना, मगन रहना’ उनकी जीवन बूटी था । मस्ती उनकी जिन्दगी थी और हँसी साँस । बड़े-से-बड़ा ओहदा, बड़ी-से-बड़ी कोठी, बड़ा-से-बड़ा लाट गवन्नर पसम बराबर

अगर आप उन्हें काम नहीं दे सकते, रोजगार नहीं दे सकते, अगर वे किसी से कुछ माँगते नहीं, छीनते नहीं, तीन-तेरह नहीं करते, अगर वे किसी का कुछ बिगाड़ते नहीं और जिस हाल में हैं उसी हाल में अपनी हँसी हँसते हैं तो आपको तो निश्चिन्त और खुश होना चाहिए

History is but a collection of images - pregnant, expecting, screaming; and if an image could deliver a million words, it would be that of the Nandi waiting patiently for 400 years for his lord to emerge. Will he have to wait for another 400 years?

mourned the Cap’n Crunch–loving days of my youth before arriving safely at the Kashi and muesli. And let’s not even discuss Pop-Tarts—strawberry with white frosting dotted with sprinkles, cinnamon brown sugar, or chocolate—gooey and delicious from a two-minute stint in the toaster. What a waste of self-control that was.

Zucchini Pumpkins Squashes (any kind) Melons (any kind) Eggplant Tomatoes Bell peppers Chili peppers Goji berries Non-Southern European Cow’s Milk Products (these contain casein A-1) Yogurt (including Greek yogurt) Ice cream Frozen yogurt Cheese Ricotta Cottage cheese KefirGrains, Sprouted Grains, Pseudo-Grains, and Grasses Wheat (pressure cooking does not remove lectins from any form of wheat) Einkorn wheat Kamut Oats (cannot pressure cook) Quinoa Rye (cannot pressure cook) Bulgur White rice Brown rice Wild rice Barley (cannot pressure cook) Buckwheat Kashi Spelt

Man was an expression of God on Earth. Man was an imp of the devil.

What throne can be so bejeweled that its glimmer numbs the spirit to the pain and suffering of human souls? And how does it all end?