CHANAKYA NITISHASTRA - CHAPTER FIVE

1. Agni is considered as worshipable person for the twice born people and the Brahman for the other castes people. Similarly the husband for the wife and the guest who comes for the lunch.

2. As the Gold is tested in four ways such as rubbing, cutting, heating and beating similarly the man should be tested by these four things such as his renunciation, behavior, traits and his actions.

3. A thing may be fearful as long as it has not overtaken you, but once it has come upon you, try to overcome without hesitation.

4. Though the mother has given birth to the babies under the same stars, they are not same as the thousand fruits of the Badari tree.

5. Persons who are clear in their dealings do not like to hold an office of profit, he who desires nothing does not care for bodily decoration, he who is partially educated cannot speak in concurrence and he who speaks out clearly cannot deceive anyone.

6. Foolish envy the knowledgeable people similarly poor men are envious of the rich, prostitute women are jealous of pure women, and ugly ladies are envious of beautiful ladies.

7. Study is ruined by lethargic approach, money is lost when given to others on trust, a farmer who sows his seed sparingly is ruined, and an army is lost without the commander.

8. Learning can be retained when it is put into practice, prestige of the family can be maintained through good behavior, and recognition to a respectable person is given by his outstanding qualities.

9. Religion is preserved by wealth, knowledge by meticulous practice, a king by appeasing words, and a home by obedient housewife.

10. Those who curse vedic wisdom, who make mockery of the life style recommended in the Shastra, and who laugh at men of peaceful temperament can be in grief unnecessarily.

11. Charity can puts an end to poverty, virtuous conduct to misery, carefulness to ignorance, and careful analysis to fear.

12. No disease is as destructive as lust, no rival like infatuation, no fire like anger, and no happiness like divine knowledge.

13. A man come on the earth alone and goes from there alone. He experiences consequences of his actions alone no matter whether it is good or bad and at the end he goes to hell or the heaven alone.

14. Heaven is like a straw to the person who has the knowledge of spiritual life so is life to a courageous man; a woman to the man who has subdued his senses; and the universe to the person who is without attachment for the world.

15. Learning is like a companion on the journey; a wife in the house; medicine in sickness; and religious values only associated after death.

16. Rainwater for the sea is useless so is food for one who has already eaten, gift to the wealthy person is in vain and a burning lamp during the morning hours is useless.

17. No water can be compared to rainwater; no strength like one's own strength; no light like that of the eyesight; and no riches more cherished than food grain.

18. The poor wish for treasures; animals for the speech; men wish for heaven; and divine persons for salvation.

19. The power of truth is supporting the Earth, it is the power of truth that makes the sunshine and blow the wind and thus indeed all things rest upon truth.

20. The Goddess of wealth is not stable, and so is the life breath. The duration of life is not certain, and the place of residence is uncertain, but in all this inconsistent world religious values alone is immovable... Read More

HEIGHTS OF THE JEALOUSY OF A WOMAN

‘Acid attack’ whenever we heard of this name, we have a image that male has thrown acid on a female but the recent case of Dana Vulin has forced us design another image. It desined the image of hilarious crime when the female victimized another female by the acid attack.

Dana was a beautiful bubbly girl who has the ability to turn heads of the others wherever she moves. She was always particular about her looks and generous about her  money,  effort, time and everything. 

Dana started talking with a divorced man and exchanged flirty messages. Their relationship was not beyoond that. Later, she realized that he had not given divorce, in fact still technically married to Natalie Dimitrovska. Though, recently they are separated.

Natalie Dimitrovska when came to know about the affair of her husband with Dana, she became jealous. One day, she visited Dana home to know whereabouts of her husband. Dana replied she was not aware of what she was talking about. Natalie was high on drugs. Furiously she roused her with methylated spirit while she was holding lamp used for smoking crystal meth and set her on fire. She came out from Dana house happily as she accomplished her mission of destroying the life of Dana.  Later she realized the repercussion and tried to flee from the country but her efforts went in vain when she was caught from the Perth Airport.

Dana tried to put the water on her body, but she realized that water had created the adverse attack on her body that was burnt by chemicals. Later she yelled at the top of her voice and neighbours came in for rescue. They immediately called an ambulance and escorted her to the hospital, where she was put on induced coma. Doctors told her that she got 60% burn on her body. Recovery would be slow, painful and with the complications. Apart from this Dana was diagnosed with cervical cancer during her last two years of recovery.

Dana bravely responded that she would keep her face behind the cover of the mask but would not allow the effect of her body to deter down her spirits. She would fight back and not only bring hope in her life but also in other’s lives also... Read More

Should Muslim Girls wear a veil?

I had a conversation with one Muslim girl whose name was Aliya, in the metro that was going towards Lajpat Nagar in Delhi, India.

Aliya was wearing a Veil / Burka. I asked her the reason why she was wearing Burkha then she replied that many Muslim girls were wearing Burkha but many were not wearing it. All depends upon their personal feelings, circumstances and upbringing.

Aliya further told me about the benefits she could achieve by wearing Burkha

• Get respected by males as they could easily understand that she was not that kind girl with whom they could go out for dates in clubs or pubs. Many times males, even the Non Muslim males open door for her and cleared the path for her and provide any assistance if required.

• Reminded her of duties such as that she should become a better person with a good behavior attitude. She would keep her rage under control and would like to be kind and forgiving, in complicated or tricky situations.

• Relieved when fully covered as she was protected from the lustful eyes of some hilarious males who make unneccery comments on the girls.

Aliya said that she was a journalist residing in the USA where Burkha never came in the way of her success, but instead made her more comfortable as she interacted in society and in her community.

She hurriedly ended her conversation by smiling at me and bade goodbye to... Read More