Friday, June 28, 2013

Attaullah Khan - ishq main hum tumhe kya bataye

naseeb main subah to itna unhe bata dena
labo pe jaan hai surat zara dikha dena
mila naa dena tamanna khak main meri
naa hasraton ke gale par churi chala dena
janaza mera tehbaan main aaj thehra kar
azeezo rukh se kafan ko zara hata dena
tumhare haar ke baasi jo phool ho unko
mazare aashiqe laashaad par chada dena



ishq main hum tumhe kya bataye kis kadar chot khaye hue hai
maut ne humko maara hai aur hum zindagi ke sataye hue hai

usne shaadi ka joda pahan kar sirf chuma tha mere kafan ko
bas usi din se jannat ki hoorein muzko dulha banaye hue hai..

surkh aankho mai kaajal laga hai rukh par gaaza sajaye hue hai
aise aaye hai maiyat par meri jaise shaadi main aaye hue hai
ishq main hum tumhe kyaa bataye.

aye lahad apni matti se kehde daag lagne naa paaye kafan ko
aaj hi humne badle hai kapde aaj hi hum nahaye hue hai
ishq main hum tumhe kya bataye..........


Dushmanon Ki Shikayat Hai Beja Doston Say Gila Kya Karaingay
Jher Chukay Jin Darakhton Kay Pattay Phir Kahan Unke Saai Huai Hain

tum kya samJho tum kya jaaNo baat meri tanhaayee kee
Angdai Par Angdai Leti Hai Raat Judai Ki
kaun siyahi ghol raha tha waqt ke behte dariya mein
maine aankh jhuki dekhi hai aaj kisi harjee kee

wasl ki raat na jaane kyoon israar tha unko jaane par
waqt se pehle dhoob gaye taaron ne badi daanaee kee

udte udte aas ka panchi door ufaq mein doob gaya
rote rote baith gayee awaaz kisi saudaaee kee..



Kya Hai Anjaam-E-Ulfat Patangon, Jaake Shamma Ke Nazdeek Dekho,.. Kuch Patango Ke Laashein Padi Hai, Par Kisi Ke Jalaaye Hue Hain

Katal Ke Waqt Sab Doston Ne, Ye Chukaya Mohabbat Ka Badla,..
Daal Di Khaakh Mere Badan Par, Ye Na Socha Nahaaye Hue Hain,..

Un ki tareef kya poochte ho, umr saari gunahon mein guzri*
Paarsa ban rahe hain, wo aise jaise ganga nahae hue hain

Zindagi Mein Na Raas Aayi Rahat, Chain Se Ab Sone Do Lehat Mein,..
Aye Farishton Na Chedo Na Chedo, Hum Jahan Ke Sataaye Hue Hain,..

Khoi Khoi Si Bechain Aankhein, Bekarari Hai Chehre Se Zaheer,..
Hona Ho App Bhi Meri Tarah Ishq Ki Chot Khaaye Hue Hain



Dangers of Meditation by Vamanadeva Shastri

Source: http://antaryamin.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/dangers-of-meditation-by-vamanadeva-shastri/

Ojas


Without “ojas”, exercises in meditation and yoga lack the proper foundation. Perhaps, the first question for an individual attempting real yogic practices is: “Do I have the ojas to sustain it?”



["Ojas" refers to the subtle energy of water as the stored-up vital reserve, the basis for physical and mental endurance... On an inner level, it is responsible for nourishing and grounding the development of all higer faculties.]



Prana is held by ojas, which is its conductor. If we increase prana without ojas, adding energy without being able to ground it, we may disturb, if not derange, the mind and nervous system.



All forms of meditation are not good for everyone, any more than all foods or herbs are. For this reason, Ayurveda recommends the proper lifestyle and an integral approach to meditation that considers both our different faculties and the nautre of the individual.



More about Ojas, and Increasing it



Diet

Ojas, as a subtle material substance and essence of the tissues, requires the material support of a right diet. This invilves a nutrituive vegetarian diet with the use of whole grains, seeds and nuts, oils, root vegetables, dairy products, sweet fruit and natural sugars.



Brahmacharya

Control of sexual energy (Brahmacharya) means reducing the discharge odf reproductive fluid. This is crucial for developing additional ojas.



Control of the Senses

Control of the senses requires reducing the amount of energy lost through sensory indulgence, which includes avoiding most forms of entertainment, particularly through the mass media. Much energy is lost through the eyes and ears. This is part of the practice of pratyahara or withdrawal from the senses in Raja Yoga. Overuse of the motor organs can also deplete ojas., particularly too much talking because the vocal organ is the most important of these.



Preliminaries to Meditation

Most meditation disorders are caused by imbalanced development of prana, tejas and ojas. Their main cause is insufficient ojas. Without he proper ojas, increased tejas can burn up the nadis of the subtle body.



Meditation should be grounded in a proper lifestyle, particularly a sattvic diet, sattvic impressions and sattvic associations. Without these, we may not be capable of real meditation, even if we want to practice it.



If we merely sit silently without any tools to calm the mind first, we may simply get lost in our own thoughts and end up more confused and distrubed.



Meditation, particularly of a passive nature, opens up the subconscious mind. If you are NOT ready to handle it, this can cause complications.



(pgs. 88, 95-97, 100, 102, 288-289, Yoga and Ayurveda)

"Desiderata" (Latin: "desired things") is a 1927 prose poem by American writer Max Ehrmann.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. “ ” Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata".

Depression is treatable, and your biggest help is you!!

In the run up to World Mental Health Day, which was yesterday, sad news trickled in. Asha Bhosle’s daughter Varsha had committed suicide by shooting herself in the head. Like many victims of depression, who feel a black cloud of sadness surmount them, Varsha found it too hard to live and thought it easier to end her life instead. The incident is a wake up call to all of us to help those who suffer from depression. Newspapers went on an overdrive after the issue to note that Varsha’s affliction was treatable. And that’s the truth: Depression is treatable. In this piece by Nirmalya Dutta, the author talks about the various kinds of depression and how to transcend the symptoms. She writes: “One of the most effective non-medicated treatments for depression is sharing with your loved ones. ” Also, when all else seems to be failing there is no harm in visiting a counseller or psychiatrist. While anti-depressants do not work for everyone, they do work in chronic cases and there is no taboo in popping a pill. But what do you watch out for? Overdoing the intake of nicotine and caffeine, and lack of sleep can be major causes of depressive symptoms. In such cases dealing with the disorder at the root can stop the black cloud from taking over. It may also help to develop a hobby or vigorously exercise. Strenuous exercise releases ‘feel-good hormones’ called endorphins that can help tackle symptoms of overwhelming sadness. According to Dutta, there are basically four types of depression: Clinical or Major depression, Bipolar or Manic-depressive disorder, Postpartum depression (depression after delivery of child) and Seasonal affective disorder (It usually doesn’t affect people who live in tropical climates like India.) Common symptoms of major depression include – despair and loneliness, unwillingness to do the simplest tasks, low energy levels, recurring nightmares and sleep disorders, loss of libido and appetite. These symptoms usually last for over two months. Bipolar disorder on the other hand is a cyclical disorder characterised by two phases – a manic phase and a depressive phase. In the manic phase, the patient is likely to suffer from delusions of grandeur, excessive self-confidence, feeling of euphoria and higher sexual drive while the depressive phase is very similar to the aforementioned symptoms of major depression. But no type of depression is untreatable. Considering that 1.8 lakh Indians commit suicide every year and there are 20 times more attempts, means at least 36 lakh people in India are surely suffering from major depressive disorder, writes Dutta. These are just the statistics. The numbers could be more overwhelming. There is no harm in seeking help from any quarter, but the biggest help can be you. The first step towards that is waking up from denial. Source: http://www.firstpost.com/living/depression-is-treatable-and-your-biggest-help-is-you-485519.html

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Food habits in Ayurved

The more you let Ayurveda and Yoga become the basis for your living, the easier living gets. Here are Some Ancient Indian Health Tips. - quo...