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The Charyapada
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The Charyapada

**The Charyapada,** a collection of mystical poems and songs rediscovered in royal library of Nepal in 1907, is commonly accepted to have been composed and compiled between 8th and 12th centuries CE by 23 Siddhacharyas (tantric masters) of Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism from the tantric traditions of Odisha, Assam, Bengal and Bihar.

This verse (from [Charyapada Verse 10](https://youtu.be/gTk86O3qiaw?si=ykbh7SaLRB6dXJ9D)), composed by Kānhapāda(Kānhuipā), is a cornerstone of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages. It serves as a "linguistic blueprint", demonstrating the common *Abahatta* (Apabhramsha) roots that evolved into modern Odia, Assamese, Bangla, Maithili, Magahi and other East Indo-Aryan languages.

Especially for Odia and Bangla speakers, the striking resemblance is unmistakable. The syntax and vocabulary have remained remarkably intact for over a thousand years.

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u/e9967780 — 4 days ago
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Gita Quiz time ⏳ ~ Does Spirituality mean Ignoring the World?

The above question from the Gita Exam is portraying one of the famous quotes of Swami Vivekananda where he stated that the world is a grand moral gymnasium in one of his lectures on Karma-Yoga, which was delivered in New York in the winter of 1896. 

The exact full text which he quoted was “The world is a grand moral gymnasium wherein we have all to take exercise so as to become stronger and stronger spiritually."

It’s a very different perspective to analyse the world when compared to the spiritual teachings of other famous spiritual teachers who were then present along with him in his era. Even now when we usually perceive spirituality, we think that the “world” is something to be ignored of.. or something to get detached from. It rarely strikes our mind that we can even use this world in a right way and still seek our spiritual learnings. Maybe true spirituality isn’t about leaving worldly stuffs.., but to actually understand and make use of it rightly. 

If we seek AP Framework’s teachings under this context then, it also does not recommend to step aside from the world. But instead, it talks about the potential possibility of a “vertical axis” - an ascension wherein one is not prescribed to leave any relationship with worldly objects.., but to ascend one’s consciousness making right relationships to those objects.

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💡What do you think Swami Ji is trying to express through his quote? 

Did he mean “The hardship in the world is proportionate to your readiness - the more prepared you are, the more resistance you're given” as Option A suggests, or did he mean “One don’t move into a gym and live there, instead use it and leave” as Option B suggests?

Or do you think “The world should be treated as one's home once a person learns to use it correctly” as Option C suggests?

Even Option D “The world only serves those who consciously choose to treat it as training rather than as reality” is sounding to make sense..

Or maybe the last Option E “The world is full of friction, obstacles and people who oppose you. That friction isn’t malicious; it is precisely what builds strength” is correct?

Even multiple options can also be correct!

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👉🏻 Do select and write your assumed answers in the comment section below!

*Note: I will soon write the correct answers via my comment after getting sufficient responses. 

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Source:  The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Volume 1

u/The_NonDualistic — 5 days ago
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Contrary to popular myths, road and rail connectivity in Bihar is much worse than possible and required, even though things have improved massively under Nitish ji and Modi ji. Going anywhere takes way more time compared to hilly uneven regions of other states

Major population blocs are disconnected from each other. Most Biharis avoid long travelling in Bihar in fact because of these. Often it's easier for us to travel West of India than internally

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u/Inner-Schedule8998 — 4 days ago
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Bihari ias, mla, mp etc have failed to divert funds and money to productive segment of people in Bihar. Education system and social mindset has failed us too, promoting govt jobs instead of businesses

Today it is more critical than ever to promote the local grassroots people.

We will just need that kick and support for a few decades to be self sustainable later.

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u/Inner-Schedule8998 — 4 days ago
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পুজোর আনন্দ সবার ঘরে পৌঁছে দিতে চাকদহ ঘোলায় শাড়ি বিতরণ

পুজোর আনন্দ সবার ঘরে পৌঁছে দিতে চাকদহ ঘোলায় শাড়ি বিতরণ

নিজস্ব সংবাদদাতা, চাকদহ ঘোলা: পুজোর আনন্দ সকলের সঙ্গে ভাগ করে নিতে এবং অসহায় মানুষের মুখে হাসি ফোটাতে চাকদহের ঘোলায় শাড়ি বিতরণের উদ্যোগ নেওয়া হয়। সমাজসেবী নেপাল চন্দ্র বিশ্বাস মহাশয়ের সহযোগিতায় এই শাড়ি বিতরণ কর্মসূচি অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। সঙ্গে ছিলেন জয়দেব সরকার।

পুজোর সময় সমাজের বহু মানুষ আর্থিক সমস্যার কারণে নতুন জামাকাপড় কিনতে পারেন না। সেই সমস্ত মানুষের পাশে দাঁড়িয়ে তাঁদের মুখে হাসি ফোটানো এবং পুজোর আনন্দে সামিল করার লক্ষ্যেই এই উদ্যোগ নেওয়া হয়েছে।

সমাজসেবক নেপাল চন্দ্র বিশ্বাস জানান, পুজোর সময় অসংখ্য মানুষের হাতে যাতে নতুন জামাকাপড় ও শাড়ি তুলে দেওয়া যায়, সেই ব্যবস্থা করার লক্ষ্যেই এই উদ্যোগ। সমাজের পিছিয়ে পড়া ও অসহায় মানুষদের পাশে দাঁড়িয়ে তাঁদের মুখে হাসি ফোটানোই এই কর্মসূচির মূল উদ্দেশ্য।

এই মহতী উদ্যোগে উপস্থিত ছিলেন জয়দেব সরকার, বুলটি সরকার ও রমেন সর্দার। তাঁদের উপস্থিতিতে শাড়ি বিতরণ কর্মসূচি সম্পন্ন হয়।

উৎসবের আনন্দ তখনই সার্থক হয়ে ওঠে, যখন সেই আনন্দ সমাজের প্রতিটি মানুষের কাছে পৌঁছে যায়। এই উদ্যোগ সেই মানবিকতা, সহমর্মিতা ও সামাজিক দায়বদ্ধতারই একটি সুন্দর উদাহরণ।

u/Manab_Mondal81 — 5 days ago
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Mods don't ban me please 🙏 , just remove the post if it violates any rules. 18 [M4F] Looking for my forever love.

About me:-

I am a from east India (Ranchi). I have been in one past relationship but she broke up with me because according to her I was too good for her. I am extremely chalant and could get emotionally attached easily if you show me geniune care and affection. I am not the best looking but I am a proper gentleman. I talk to a lot of people but I don't have friends ( if it makes any sense). I am 6 feet tall and I do keep a beard (could remove if requested). Another important thing is that I don't like politics and am a supporter of gender equality. I don't care how a person looks, I care about how good mannered they are.

My hobbies:-

  1. Writing poems

  2. Drawing as if I am a medival knight

  3. Video games, maybe we can play together.

  4. Story telling, I have a load ton of stories which are very interesting

Future plans:-

My dreams died long back. So now like most of the people I am going to go to a college and get a job. I do like coding and stuff so probably gonna make a career out of it.

As of now I have 2-3 colleges sitting in my mail and am confused which one to join.

What am I looking for:-

  1. Long lasting relationship. Let's take it slow but I want something permanent till eternity.

  2. Genuine care. It doesn't have to be over the top, just a text with care and affection is enough for me.

  3. As long as you are in the age range of 18-25. I don't have any problem.

4)Someone who is emotionally aware and doesn't hurt my feelings

  1. Someone who acknowledges my efforts towards her.

  2. Someone who understands that I also have an emotional side.

What should you expect:-

  1. Multiple texts/calls a day or according to your schedule.

  2. Poems, Drawings, Letters or whatever you like.

  3. Complete devotion towards you

  4. Loyalty, I ain't gonna even look at others.

  5. I don't use any substances, drink or smoke and am not planning to do in future.

  6. I want to build emotional connection over anything physical. Infact I would prefer to wait till marriage before doing anything physical.

  7. I say sorry and thank you a lot.I can't help it, it is in my system.

If you think there is a chance, hit me up with your basic details. The standards are not that high but according to me these basic things are the most difficult to find.(I would be lucky if I even get 1 dm from this

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u/StrawberryPale4697 — 13 days ago