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Monday, October 14, 2013

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Cyclone Phailin In Pics

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PM, Sonia set Ravana on fire In New Delhi

Sunday, October 13, 2013

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Best pictures of the day

An effigy of demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations, on October 13, 2013.

An effigy of demon king Ravana burns during Dussehra celebrations, on October 13, 2013.


A man covers himself with a plastic sheet during heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin as he moves towards a safer place at the village Donkuru in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A man covers himself with a plastic sheet during heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin as he moves towards a safer place at the village Donkuru in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


Sailing boats gather at the start of the Barcolana regatta in front of Trieste harbour October 13, 2013.

Sailing boats gather at the start of the Barcolana regatta in front of Trieste harbour October 13, 2013.


(From L to R) Indian field hockey players Sk Uthappa, Dharamvir Singh, PT Rao and Harhir Singh pose as they hold the Commonwealth Games Baton at 13th century Qutub Minar, one of the main tourist attractions in New Delhi October 13, 2013.

(From L to R) Indian field hockey players Sk Uthappa, Dharamvir Singh, PT Rao and Harhir Singh pose as they hold the Commonwealth Games Baton at 13th century Qutub Minar, one of the main tourist attractions in New Delhi October 13, 2013.


U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) address reporters at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 12, 2013.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) address reporters at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 12, 2013.


Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament October 13, 2013.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament October 13, 2013.


Li Xianying (L), a 101-year-old Chinese woman, sits in a chair as she poses for a photograph with the wax figure of Britain's Queen Elizabeth during a photo opportunity to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, at Madame Tussauds Museum in Wuhan, Hubei province October 11, 2013.

Li Xianying (L), a 101-year-old Chinese woman, sits in a chair as she poses for a photograph with the wax figure of Britain's Queen Elizabeth during a photo opportunity to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, at Madame Tussauds Museum in Wuhan, Hubei province October 11, 2013.


Fans dress up and show their support during the Gold Coast Sevens at Skilled Stadium on October 13, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Fans dress up and show their support during the Gold Coast Sevens at Skilled Stadium on October 13, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.



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Cyclone Phailin In Pics

Severe cyclonic storm Phailin, which forced the evacuation of over eight lakh people, left a trail of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and disrupted communication lines before weakening considerably on Sunday.

Severe cyclonic storm Phailin, which forced the evacuation of over eight lakh people, left a trail of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and disrupted communication lines before weakening considerably on Sunday.


Though seven deaths have been reported in Odisha, they took place as uprooted trees fell on locals before the cyclone made a landfall, Odisha revenue and disaster minister S N Patro said in Bhubaneshwar.

Though seven deaths have been reported in Odisha, they took place as uprooted trees fell on locals before the cyclone made a landfall, Odisha revenue and disaster minister S N Patro said in Bhubaneshwar.


There were no major casualties though Phailin was no less than a super cyclone as large-scale evacuation of people to storm shelters prevented a repeat of the 1999 super cyclone that claimed nearly 10,000 lives.

There were no major casualties though Phailin was no less than a super cyclone as large-scale evacuation of people to storm shelters prevented a repeat of the 1999 super cyclone that claimed nearly 10,000 lives.


The ever-busy Children's Park wears a deserted look as visitors were denied entry on Beach Road due to the Cyclone Phailin in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

The ever-busy Children's Park wears a deserted look as visitors were denied entry on Beach Road due to the Cyclone Phailin in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.


A girl runs for shelter in heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin in Ichapuram town in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh October 12, 2013.

A girl runs for shelter in heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin in Ichapuram town in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh October 12, 2013.


People walk among debris from a broken wall after it was damaged by a wave brought by Cyclone Phailin at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh October 12, 2013.

People walk among debris from a broken wall after it was damaged by a wave brought by Cyclone Phailin at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh October 12, 2013.


Visakhapatnam: Security personnel look at the turbulent waves created by cyclone Phailin

Visakhapatnam: Security personnel look at the turbulent waves created by cyclone Phailin


Water splashes across the walls of the Fishing Harbour caused by Cyclone Phailin in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

Water splashes across the walls of the Fishing Harbour caused by Cyclone Phailin in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.


Waves crash onto the shore at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam district

Waves crash onto the shore at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam district


Cyclone Phailin brings shower in Raipur.

Cyclone Phailin brings shower in Raipur.


A woman carries her belongings as she leaves her village and walks towards a safer place at the village of Donkuru

A woman carries her belongings as she leaves her village and walks towards a safer place at the village of Donkuru


Evacuated young Indian villagers are brought to a relief camp as it rains near Berhampur.

Evacuated young Indian villagers are brought to a relief camp as it rains near Berhampur.


Cyclonic Winds strike on the Gopalpur coast at Chhatrapur as Cyclone Phailin advances towards Odisha on Saturday.

Cyclonic Winds strike on the Gopalpur coast at Chhatrapur as Cyclone Phailin advances towards Odisha on Saturday.


Villagers take refuge in a cyclone shelter at Gokhorkuda village in, Ganjam district about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar.

Villagers take refuge in a cyclone shelter at Gokhorkuda village in, Ganjam district about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar.


Indian government officials sit near relief goods to be distributed to the evacuated people following a cyclone warning in Bhubaneswar.

Indian government officials sit near relief goods to be distributed to the evacuated people following a cyclone warning in Bhubaneswar.


People watch as waves from the Bay of Bengal approach the shore in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

People watch as waves from the Bay of Bengal approach the shore in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


People stand as waves from the Bay of Bengal approach the shore in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

People stand as waves from the Bay of Bengal approach the shore in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


Waves crash onto the shore at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Waves crash onto the shore at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


Men try to remove fallen trees from a road due to the rain and wind in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

Men try to remove fallen trees from a road due to the rain and wind in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.


A man waits to be evacuated to a safer place as he stands near his fishing nets along the shore at the village of Donkuru in Srikakulam district, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A man waits to be evacuated to a safer place as he stands near his fishing nets along the shore at the village of Donkuru in Srikakulam district, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


A family carries their belongings as they move to a safer place at the village of Donkuru in Srikakulam district, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A family carries their belongings as they move to a safer place at the village of Donkuru in Srikakulam district, in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


Fishermen tie their boats along the shore before leaving for a safer place at Donkuru village in Srikakulam district

Fishermen tie their boats along the shore before leaving for a safer place at Donkuru village in Srikakulam district


A man covers himself with a plastic sheet as a shield from the rain as he walks to a safer place near Gopalpur junction in Ganjam district about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar.

A man covers himself with a plastic sheet as a shield from the rain as he walks to a safer place near Gopalpur junction in Ganjam district about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar.


A boy tries to cover himself with an umbrella during heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin in Ichapuram town.

A boy tries to cover himself with an umbrella during heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin in Ichapuram town.


A woman carries her baby as she moves to a safer place with others at the village Donkuru in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A woman carries her baby as she moves to a safer place with others at the village Donkuru in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


A shepherd holds an umbrella as he stands on a highway with his flock in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A shepherd holds an umbrella as he stands on a highway with his flock in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.


A man tries to cover himself with an umbrella during heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin as he moves towards a safer place at the village Donkuru in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A man tries to cover himself with an umbrella during heavy rain brought by Cyclone Phailin as he moves towards a safer place at the village Donkuru in Srikakulam district in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.



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Why we celebrate Dussera

Dussehra is the celebration of the victory of good over evil. Broadly, it is the day of good defeating evil. But what is good or evil? When we say creation is the balance of equal forces, evil becomes a necessary part of creation. The existence of Ram is only relevant till Ravan is there. As part of the creation, it is up to us which force to join

Dussehra is the celebration of the victory of good over evil. Broadly, it is the day of good defeating evil. But what is good or evil? When we say creation is the balance of equal forces, evil becomes a necessary part of creation. The existence of Ram is only relevant till Ravan is there. As part of the creation, it is up to us which force to join


Dussehra is preceded by nine days of fasting, the navratras. Fasting does not mean abstinence from certain foods and then binging on the alternatives. It simply means abstaining from indulging your senses for specific periods of time for a higher purpose

Dussehra is preceded by nine days of fasting, the navratras. Fasting does not mean abstinence from certain foods and then binging on the alternatives. It simply means abstaining from indulging your senses for specific periods of time for a higher purpose


It includes observing austerities and strict discipline, those of satya-asteya-aparigraha-ahimsa-brahmacharya, on each of the days and beyond. The discipline of niyam is the kiln, the heat which turns a normal individual into a yogi.

It includes observing austerities and strict discipline, those of satya-asteya-aparigraha-ahimsa-brahmacharya, on each of the days and beyond. The discipline of niyam is the kiln, the heat which turns a normal individual into a yogi.


The question then arises, why these parti-cular nine days? A yogi is not bound by time and muhurat, yog is sanatan - that is, it has no beginning, no end. A yogi has access to all the energies that run creation. However, to reward sadhaks or adherent-seekers on certain days that are charged with abundant, vibrant powers brings accelerated results.

The question then arises, why these parti-cular nine days? A yogi is not bound by time and muhurat, yog is sanatan - that is, it has no beginning, no end. A yogi has access to all the energies that run creation. However, to reward sadhaks or adherent-seekers on certain days that are charged with abundant, vibrant powers brings accelerated results.


The nine days of navratras are the days when the energies of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are most accessible to us. Shaktis or energy centres are instrumental in opening the three knots - rudra granthi, vishnu granthi and brahma granthi - corresponding to the upper, middle and lower regions of the body respectively, to aid you in your purpose.

The nine days of navratras are the days when the energies of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are most accessible to us. Shaktis or energy centres are instrumental in opening the three knots - rudra granthi, vishnu granthi and brahma granthi - corresponding to the upper, middle and lower regions of the body respectively, to aid you in your purpose.


The cumulative effect of self-purification through fasting and accessing these energies through Sanatan Kriya under the guidance of an able guru is the free upward movement of prana or life energy in the sushumna nadi by overcoming basic sensual desires and pleasures.

The cumulative effect of self-purification through fasting and accessing these energies through Sanatan Kriya under the guidance of an able guru is the free upward movement of prana or life energy in the sushumna nadi by overcoming basic sensual desires and pleasures.


This opens the door to the inner world and enables you to realise the divinity within. The tenth or the final day, Dussehra, marks the ultimate triumph, and hence it is called Vijayadashami.

This opens the door to the inner world and enables you to realise the divinity within. The tenth or the final day, Dussehra, marks the ultimate triumph, and hence it is called Vijayadashami.


The universe exists inside us, and the outside is only its reflection. So go inwards if you choose to fathom it. Or else, the reflection would fool you into wasting your life.

The universe exists inside us, and the outside is only its reflection. So go inwards if you choose to fathom it. Or else, the reflection would fool you into wasting your life.


Therefore, Dussehra is the culmination of mantra sadhana and havan to invoke these energies to aid creation and, in the process, realise the divinity within to help slay your demons. That is your Vijayadashami.

Therefore, Dussehra is the culmination of mantra sadhana and havan to invoke these energies to aid creation and, in the process, realise the divinity within to help slay your demons. That is your Vijayadashami.