While the Western societies glamorized and commercialized the flowers, it is only the Indians who have blended their lives with flowers...
Indian Philanthropists for long have planted trees on the side of the street.
Even in today's polluted streets of India, the blooming flowers
provide the hope that one day the nature will clean herself. - K.L. Kamat.
FLOWERS IN BANGALORE STREET © K. L. Kamat
SEE : THE FLOWERS OF INDIA
"I declare that my parents are my
haven, my dharma and my karma.
All manifestations of God look with
favor those who love and respect
their parents."
1. the Earth
2. the rivers,
3. the Divine
Mother, God as the Mother
4. the mantras,
5. the holy scriptures
6. the
cows who give us milk, as the mother feeds the baby
7. the birth
mother.
On this special day let us express our love to our mothers,
whether they are in a physical body or they have departed.
Let us manifest motherly love, kindness, and compassion in our hearts.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, May 11, 2008:
On Sunday May 11, 2008, Hindus will join the world in the observance of Mother's Day.
In the Hindu mind, Mother's Day began with the creation of the universe.
Motherhood as an art is almost forgotten now.
Children must always respect their mothers.
But mothers must also respect and live a life that befits motherhood. They must dedicate themselves fully to this most noble task.
Hindus have always worshipped the Creator both as Mother and as Father. And so Hindus join with the rest of the world in celebrating Mother's Day.
Hindu Scriptures state unequivocally:
"I declare that my parents are my
haven, my dharma and my karma.
All manifestations of God look with
favor those who love and respect their parents."
Hindi song
O Maa Tujhe Salaam
From Hindi Movie KHALNAYAK
Singer(s): JAGJIT SINGH
Hindi Lyrics:
jo bhi gaya is jahaan ki nazar se dekho use kabhi ek maa ki nazar se
(o maa o maa o maa o maa, (o maa tujhe salaam - 2)
apane bachche tujhako pyaare raavan ho ya ram) - 2, raavan ho ya ram
bachche tujhe sataate hain baraso tujhe rulaate hain
dudh toh kya asuan ki bhi kimat nahi chukaate hain - 2
hansakar maaf tu kar deti hai unake dosh tamaam
ay maa ay maa ay maa ay maa, (ay maa tujhe salaam - 2)
apane bachche tujhako pyaare raavan ho ya ram, raavan ho ya ram
aisa natkhat tha ghanshaam tang tha saara gokul dhaam - 2
magar yashoda kehati thi - 2 juthe hai ye log tamaam
mere laal ko karatein hain saare yu hi badnaam
o maa tujhe salaam - 2
apane bachche tujhako pyaare raavan ho ya ram raavan ho ya ram
tera dil tadap utha jaise teri jaan gayi
itani der se roothi thi (kitani juldi maan gayi - 2)
apane laadale ke mooh se sunatehi apana naam
o maa o maa o maa o maa, (o maa tujhe salaam - 2)
apane bachche tujhako pyaare raavan ho ya ram raavan ho ya ram
o maa o maa o maa o maa
saat samandar sa tera ik ik aansu hota hain
koi maa jab roti hai to bhagvaan bhi rota hai
pyaar hi pyaar hai dard hi dard hai mamata jisaka naam
o maa o maa o maa o maa, (o maa tujhe salaam - 2)
apane bachche tujhako pyaare (raavan ho ya ram - 3)
One looked down by world
Try seeing from Maa’s perspective
O Maa, you are revered, O Maa you are revered
Ravan or Ram, your kids are all cherished
Kids trouble you, they make you cry for years
Forget Milk, they don’t even pay back your tears
Pardon all mistakes, smilingly, sportingly
O Maa, you are revered, O Maa you are revered
Naughty as was Ghanshyam (Krishn),
Troubled was Gokuldham
But for Yashoda, jealous are people around
Blames my son for all wrong they done
O Maa, you are revered, O Maa you are revered
Special thanks to
Rajesh Ranjan (India), Paras Ramoutar (T&T), The Bhatchaman Genealogy Group, Prajnananda. Photo © Karim Sahai 2008.
