Welcome to wherever u are...........

Maybe we're different, but we're still the same
We all got the blood of Eden, running through our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You come between just who you are and who you wanna be

If you feel alone, and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning, is some beginning's end

[Chorus]
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you gotta believe
That right here right now, you're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome, to wherever you are

When everybody's in, and you're left out
And you feel your drowning, in a shadow of a doubt
Everyones a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself, not what other people say

When it seems you're lost, alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different
Just take a look around

[Chorus]

Be who you want to, be who you are
Everyones a hero, everyones a star

When you wanna give up, and your hearts about to break
Remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes

[Chorus]

HATTS OFF TO U Man...........

A German once visited a temple under construction where he saw a sculptor making an idol of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar idol lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, "Do you need two statues of the same idol?" "No," said the sculptor without looking up, "We need only one, but the first one got damaged at the last stage." The gentleman examined the idol and found no apparent damage. "Where is the damage?" he asked. "There is a scratch on the nose of the idol." said the sculptor, still busy with his work. "Where are you going to install the idol?"

The sculptor replied that it would be installed on a pillar twenty feet high. "If the idol is that far, who is going to know that there is a scratch on the nose?"
the gentleman asked. The sculptor stopped his work, looked up at the gentleman, smiled and said, "I will know it."

The desire to excel is exclusive of the fact whether someone else appreciates it or not. "Excellence" is a drive from inside, not outside.
Excellence is not for someone else to notice but for your own satisfaction and efficiency... Whatever you do, just do it completely with excellence.

Jordanian.........

It is not how hard you push along the way............It is having something in you to finish.....

Bulla ki jaana....

Na maen momin vich maseet aan
Na maen vich kufar diyan reet aan
Na maen paakaan vich paleet aan
Na maen moosa na pharaun.

Bulleh! ki jaana maen kaun

Na maen andar ved kitaab aan,
Na vich bhangaan na sharaab aan
Na vich rindaan masat kharaab aan
Na vich jaagan na vich saun.

Bulleh! ki jaana maen kaun.

Na vich shaadi na ghamnaaki
Na maen vich paleeti paaki
Na maen aabi na maen khaki
Na maen aatish na maen paun

Bulleh!, ki jaana maen kaun

Na maen arabi na lahori
Na maen hindi shehar nagauri
Na hindu na turak peshawri
Na maen rehnda vich nadaun

Bulla, ki jaana maen kaun

Na maen bheth mazhab da paaya
Ne maen aadam havva jaaya
Na maen apna naam dharaaya
Na vich baitthan na vich bhaun

Bulleh , ki jaana maen kaun

Avval aakhir aap nu jaana
Na koi dooja hor pehchaana
Maethon hor na koi siyaana
Bulla! ooh khadda hai kaun

Bulla, ki jaana maen kaun Not a believer inside the mosque, am I
Nor a pagan disciple of false rites
Not the pure amongst the impure
Neither Moses, nor the Pharoh


Bulleh! to me, I am not known

In happiness nor in sorrow, am I
Neither clean, nor a filthy mire
Not from water, nor from earth
Neither fire, nor from air, is my birth

Bulleh! to me, I am not known

Not an Arab, nor Lahori
Neither Hindi, nor Nagauri
Hindu, Turk (Muslim), nor Peshawari
Nor do I live in Nadaun

Bulleh! to me, I am not known

Secrets of religion, I have not known
From Adam and Eve, I am not born
I am not the name I assume
Not in stillness, nor on the move

Bulleh! to me, I am not known

I am the first, I am the last
None other, have I ever known
I am the wisest of them all
Bulleh! do I stand alone?

Bulleh! to me, I am not known

Run, rabbit run. ..Dig that hole, forget the sun..And when at last the work is done..Don't sit down it's time to dig another one.....

Mo ko kahan dhoondhe re.......

Moko Kahan Dhundhere Bande
Mein To Tere Paas Mein
Na Teerath Mein, Na Moorat Mein
Na Ekant Niwas Mein
Na Mandir Mein, Na Masjid Mein
Na Kabe Kailas Mein
Mein To Tere Paas Mein Bande
Mein To Tere Paas Mein
Na Mein Jap Mein, Na Mein Tap Mein
Na Mein Barat Upaas Mein
Na Mein Kiriya Karm Mein Rehta
Nahin Jog Sanyas Mein
Nahin Pran Mein Nahin Pind Mein
Na Brahmand Akas Mein
Na Mein Prakuti Prawar Gufa Mein
Nahin Swasan Ki Swans Mein
Khoji Hoye Turat Mil Jaoon
Ik Pal Ki Talas Mein
Kahet Kabir Suno Bhai Sadho
Mein To Hun Viswas Mein


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Where do you search me?
I am with you
Not in pilgrimage, nor in icons
Neither in solitudes
Not in temples, nor in mosques
Neither in Kaba nor in Kailash
I am with you o man
I am with you
Not in prayers, nor in meditation
Neither in fasting
Not in yogic exercises
Neither in renunciation
Neither in the vital force nor in the body
Not even in the ethereal space
Neither in the womb of Nature
Not in the breath of the breath
Seek earnestly and discover
In but a moment of search
Says Kabir, Listen with care
Where your faith is, I am there.
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In spite of the different approaches of all religious and philosophical teachings, it is very clear that the all-pervading, omniscient, omnipresent factor is finally God. Due to our customs, traditions, languages we only address Him by various names. Yet, it is also true that in spite of this awareness, we spend a lot of time in arguing about God and try to impose attributes.

Kabir noticed this centuries old phenomenon in his times also. And this great Master, in the above verse highlights the underlying principle that God is everywhere.

Kabir reveals in this verse the various search patterns adopted by mankind. And each one seems to be justifying his chosen method. Some say God will be realized through pilgrimages while some justify the idol worship. Some say He is up in the mountains while some believe that He is in places of worship. Some proclaim prayers and meditation the path, others believe realization through fasting. Many talk about yogic exercises (activity) and renunciation.

In this verse Kabir seems to be saying that God is NOT in any of these. However, this cannot be true. To my understanding, Kabir is saying that God is everywhere and therefore in all these too. However, his saying "No" simply means that we should apply our faith to One and follow it up sincerely. This will lead to instant realization of the divinity within us. However, if we "switch" our approach from one path to another, then we are simply conducting a sort of gymnastic. In his typical mystical ways, Kabir shows us the omniscience of God.

The Child in us.....

The Chants in The Child In Us

SANKSRIT CHANT

prasanna vadanaam.h
saubhaagyadaaM bhaagyadaam.h
hastaabhyaaM abhayapradaam.h
maNigaNairnaanaavidhairbhuushhitaam.h



TRANSLATION

who is of smiling face, bestower of all fortunes
whose hands are ready to rescue anyone from fear
who is adorned by various ornaments with precious stones

EXPLANATION

These lines have been taken from the 'dhyaana-shloka' (invocation song) of 'lakshmi ashhTottara shatanaama stotraH' ('108 Names of Lakshmi').

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. The actual 'shloka' goes like this (tranliteration as per ITRANS):

FULL SANSKRIT TEXT

vande padmakaraaM prasanna vadanaam.M saubhaagyadaaM bhaagyadaam.M hastaabhyaaM abhayapradaam.M maNigaNairnaanaavidhairbhuushhitaam.M bhaktaabhiishhTa phalapradaaM harihara brahmaadibhiH sevitaaM paarshve pa.nkajasha.nkhapadma nidhibhir- yuktaaM sadaa shaktibhiH

FULL TRANSLATION

I salute the Goddess, who bears lotus flowers in hands, who is of smiling face, bestower of all fortunes, whose hands are ready to rescue anyone from fear, who is adorned by various ornaments with precious stones, who showers boons fulfilling the ambitions of Her devotees, who is worshipped by Hari, Hara and Brahma, who is the possesser of wealth ('nidhi') symbolized by Lotus and conch-shell ('sha.nkha-padma').

Khwaab jo......

Jo tujhe jagaaye
Neendein teri udaaye
Khwab hai
Saccha wahi

Needon main jo aaye
Jise tu bhool jaye
Khwab woh
Sachha nahin

Khwab ko raag de
Neend ko aag de
Ohhoo…

Angaron ko jagaaye
(Angaron ko jagaaye)
Koyalon sa je gaaye
Koooo….
Khwab hai
(Khwab hai)
Sachha wahi

Lehrein jo uthaye
(Lehrein jo uthaye)
Paaniyon ke hilaye
Khwab hai
(khwab hai)
Sachha wahi

Khwab ko raag de
(Raag de)
Neend ko aag de
(Aag de)

Manzilon pe tyohaar hai
Lekin woh haar hai
Kya khushi apno ke bin

Hai adhoori har jeet bhi
Sargam sangeet bhi
Adhoora hai apno ke bin

Khwabon pe badal
Chaney do lekin
Rishton ki lok bacha ke barasna
Kehti hain hawaein
Choom lo gagan ko
Pankhon ko khol toh chodd na tarasna

Khwab ko raag de
Neend ko aag de

Ra ra ra rara ra… Ra ra ra rara ra…
Ra ra ra rara ra… ra ra ra.. ra ra raaa

Khwab ko raag de
Neend ko aag de
Khwab ko
Khwab ko…raag de
Neend ko aag de
Aag de

Live your live your
Live your London Dreams
Live your live your
Live your London Dreams
Live your live your
Live your London Dreams
Live your live your
Live your London Dreams

Showers of blessings.....

There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Refrain:
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
There shall be showers of blessing,
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.
There shall be showers of blessing;
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word.
There shall be showers of blessing:
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!
There shall be showers of blessing,
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

Count your blessings.............

When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Refrain

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

Refrain

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

Refrain

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Success is failure turned inside out.....

Hello Friends,

Hope all is well. Here's a great poem about not giving up. There are times in your life when circumstances will be difficult. Your character will be judged on how you react to these situations. The important thing to remember is to persevere no matter the situation. In the words of Jim Valvano, former Head Coach for the North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball team, "Don't give up, don't ever give up."

Don’t Quit

When things go wrong; as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow,
You might succeed with another blow,

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor’s cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,
It’s when things seem the worst that you must not quit.

Author Unknown

HIMMAT KARNE WALO KI HAAR NAHI HOTI...........

Himmat Karne Walon Ki Haar Nahin Hoti

Lahroon Se Darr Kar.. Naauka Paar Nahin Hoti
Himmat Karne Walon Ki.. Haar Nahin Hoti

Nanhiin Chiitin Jab Daana Lekhar Chalti Hai
Chadhti Deewaroon Par Sau Baar Phisalti Hai
Mann Ka Vishwaas Ragoon Mein Saahas Barta Hai
Chadh Kar Girna.. Girkar Chadhna.. Naa Aakarta Hai
Aakhir Uski Mehnat.. Bekaar Nahin Hoti
Koshish Karne Walon Ki.. Haar Nahin Hoti

Dubkiyaan Sindhu Mein Goota Khoor Lagaata Hai
Jaa Jaa Kar Khaali Haath.. Laut Aata Hai
Milte Na Shaheej Ke Moti Paani Mein
Behta Doona Utsaah Isi Hairaani Mein
Muthi Uski Khaali.. Haar Baar Nahin Hoti
Himmat Karne Walon Ki.. Haar Nahin Hoti


Asafalta.. Ek Chunauti Hai.. Sweekaar Karoo
Kya Kami Rehgayi.. Dekho.. Aur Suthaar Karoo
Jabtak Nasafaal Ho.. Neend Chaain Ki Tyaago Tum
Sungharshoon Ka Maidaan.. Choodh Mat Bhaago Tum
Kucch Kiye Bina Hi.. Jay Jay Kar Nahin Hoti
Himmat Karne Walon Ki.. Haar Nahin Hoti

- HARVANSH RAI BACHHAN

RAMDHARI SINGH DINKAR

krishna ki chetavani (from Rashmirathi)

The complete one: I read it in Rashmirathi

varsho tak van me ghom ghoom
badha vighno ko chum chum
sah dhoop gham pani patthar
pandav aaye kuchh or nikhar

soubhagya na sab din hota he
dekhe aage kya hota he

maitri ki raah dikhane ko
sab ko sumarg pe laane ko
duryodhan ko samjhane ko
bheeshan vidhwans bachane ko

bhagwan hastinapur aaye
panddav ka sandesha laaye

do nyay agar to adha do
par isme bhi yadi badha ho
to dedo kewal paach gram
rakho apni dharti tamam

hum vahi khushi se khayenge
parijan pe asi na uthayenge (asi = hathiyaar)

duryodhan woh bhi de na saka
ashish samaj ki le na saka
ulte hari ko bandhne chala
jo tha asadhya sadhne chala

jab naash manuj par chhata he
pehle vivek mar jata he

hari ne bheeshan hunkar kiya
apna swaroop vistar kiya
dagmag dagmag diggaj dole
bhagwan kupit hokar bole

janjeer badha ab saadh mujhe
haa haa duryodhan baandh mujhe

yeh dekh gagan mujhme lay hai
yeh dekh pawan mujhme lay hai
mujhme wilin jhankaar sakal
mujhme lay hai sansaar sakal

amaratva phhoolta hai muhme
sanhaar jhoolta hai mujhme

udayachal mere dipt bhaal
bhu-mandal vaksh-sthal vishaal
bhuj paridhi bandh ko ghere hain
mainaak meru pag mere hain

dipte jo grah nakshatra nikar
sab hain mere mukh ke andar

drig ho to drishya akaand dekh
mujhme saara brahmaand dekh
char-achar jeev, jag kshar akshar
nashwar manushya, surjati amar

sat koti surya, sat koti chandra
sat koti sarit sar sindhu mandra

sat koti brahma vishnu mahesh
sat koti jalpati jishnu dhanesh
sat koti rudra, sat koti kaal
sat koti dand dhar lokpaal

janjeer badha kar saadh inhe
haan haan duryodhan baandh inhe

bhutal atal paatal dekh
gat aur anagat kaal dekh
yeh dekh jagat ka aadi srijan
yeh dekh mahabhaarat ka run

mritako se pati hui bhu hai
pahchaan kahan isme tu hai?

ambar ka kuntal jaal dekh
pad ke niche paatal dekh
mutthi mein tino kaal dekh
mera swaroop vikraal dekh

sab janm mujhi se paate hain
phir laut mujhi mein aate hain

jihwa se kadhti jwaal saghan
saanso se paata janm pawan
par jati meri drishti jidhar
hansne lagti hai srishti udhar

main jabhi moondta hoon lochan
chha jata charo aur maran

baandhne mujhe to aaya hai
janjeer badi kya laaya hai?
yadi mujhe baandhna chahe mann
pahle tu baandh anant gagan

sune ko saadh na sakta hai
wo mujhe baandh kab sakta hai?

hit wachan nahi tune maana
maitri ka moolya na pahchana
to le ab main bhi jata hoon
antim sankalp sunaata hoon

yaachna nahi ab rann hoga
jivan jai ya ki maran hoga

takrayenge nakshatra nikar
barsegi bhoo par wahni prakhar
phan sheshnaag ka dolega
wikraal kaal munh kholega

duryodhan rann aisa hoga
phir kabhi nahi jaisa hoga

bhai par bhai tootenge
vish-baan boond-se chutenge
saubhagya manuj ke phootenge
vaayas shrigaal sukh lootenge

aakhir tu bhushayi hoga
himsa ka pardayi hoga

thi sabha sann, sab log dare
chup the ya the behosh pade
kewal do nar na aghate the
dhrishtrashtra-vidur sukh paate the

kar jod khare pramudit nirbhay
dono pukaarte the jai-jai..

hope it will satisfy you all....
thanks

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Joe Nichols

My dad chased monsters from the dark
He checked underneath my bed
He could lift me with one arm
Way up over top his head
He could loosen rusty bolts
With a quick turn of his wrench
He pulled splinters from his hand
Never even flinched
In thirteen years I'd never seen him cry
But the day that grandpa died,I realized
Unsinkable ships, sink
Unbreakable walls, break
Sometimes the things you think would never happen
Happens just like that

Unbendable steel, bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible...........


And then there was my junior year
Billy had a brand new car
It was late,the road was wet
I guess the curves was just too sharp
I walked away without a scratch
They brought the helicopter in
And Billy couldn't feel his legs
Said he'd never walk again
But Billy said he would and his mom and daddy prayed
And the day we graduated,he stood up to say:
Unsinkable ships, sink
Unbreakable walls, break
Sometimes the things you think would never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel, bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible
So don't tell me that it's over
Don't give up on you and me'
Cos there's no such thing as hopelessIf you believe:
Unsinkable ships, sink
Unbreakable walls, break
Sometimes the things you think would never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel, bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible.........

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