Manoj Nayak

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> This is interesting. .....and shocking.... ........
>
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> 'Jana Gana Mana' - Just a thought for the National
> Anthem! How well do you know about it?
>
> I have always wondered who is the '
> adhinayak'and' bharat bhagya vidhata',whose
> praise we are singing.. I thought might be Motherland India
> ! Our current National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'is
> sung throughout the country.
>
> Did you know the following about our national anthem, I didn't.
>
> To begin with, India 's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana
> Adhinayaka, was written by Rabindranath Tagore in honor of
> King George V and the Queen of England when they visited
> India in 1919. To honor their visit Pandit Motilal Nehru had
> the five stanzas included , which are in praise of the King
> and Queen.(And most of us think it is in the praise of our
> great motherland!! !)
>
> In the original Bengali verses only those provinces that
> were under British rule,i.e . Punjab, Sindh,Gujarat ,Maratha
> etc. were mentioned. None of the princely states were
> recognized which are integral parts of India now Kashmir,
> Rajasthan, Andhra, Mysore or Kerala.
>
> Neither the Indian Ocean nor the Arabian Sea was included,
> since they were directly under Portuguese rule at that time.
> The Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka implies that King George V is
> the lord of the masses and Bharata Bhagya Vidhata is
> 'the bestower of good fortune'.
> 
>
> Following is a translation of the five stanzas that glorify
> the King.
> 
> First stanza: (Indian) People wake up remembering your good
> name and ask for your blessings and they sing your glories.
> (Tava shubha name jaage; tava shubha aashish maage, gaaye
> tava jaya gaatha)
>
> Second stanza: Around your throne people of all religions
> come and give their love and anxiously wait to hear your
> kind words..
>
>
> Third stanza: Praise to the King for being the charioteer,
> for leading the ancient travelers beyond misery.
>
> Fourth stanza: Drowned in the deep ignorance and suffering,
> poverty-stricken, unconscious country? Waiting for the wink
> of your eye and your mother's (the Queen's) true
> protection..
>
> Fifth stanza: In your compassionate plans, the sleeping
> Bharat (India) will wake up. We bow down to your feet O'
> Queen, and glory to Rajeshwara (the King).
>
> This whole poem does not indicate any love for the
> Motherland but depicts a bleak picture. When you sing Jana
> Gana Mana Adhinayaka, whom are you glorifying? Certainly not
> the Motherland. Is it God? The poem does not indicate that.
> It is time now to understand the original purpose and the
> implication of this, rather than blindly sing as has been
> done the past fifty years.
>
> Nehru chose the present national anthem as opposed to Vande
> Mataram because he thought that it would be easier for the
> band to play!!!
> It was an absurd reason but Today for that matter bands
> have advanced and they can very well play any music. So they
> can as well play Vande Mataram, which is a far better
> composition in praise of our Dear Motherland India.
>
>
>
> Please don't break the chain lets see how many people
> are coming to know about it.
>
> BE PROUD TO BE INDIAN...
> 
>

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Everyday we use water without a thought. World Water Day falling on Holi is a good reminder to curb water wastage during the festival of colours.

Going without water for even a day can be an ordeal for us. This Holi add colour not only to your celebration but to the world around you by saving water. So, while we prepare for the fun festival here are a few ways to save the precious life giving wonder - water!

Tips on how to save water on Holi

• Measure the quantity of water you want to use to play with and store it. Stick to that limit. Resist the temptation of going overboard.
• Play with dry colours
• Use natural colours. They wash off easily.
• Avoid playing with balloons.
• Go for a bath only when you are done. Bathing again and again is sure water wastage.

Save water while playing Holi

• Play in a separate area or the garden. Getting the whole house dirty will simply lead to more water usage.
• Wear old dark coloured clothes, so cleaning them does not need too much water and effort.
• Apply oil on your hair before stepping out to play. This will provide a protective coating over your hair. Even if you do end up getting colour in your tresses, a single wash can be enough to make your hair colour-free.
• Shield yourself with some moisturising lotion to prevent your skin from staining. It will keep your skin hydrated and prevent it from harmful effects of colour.
• Coat your nails with nail paint. It is the most basic form of nail care and can go a long away in keeping your nails from soiling with colours. Your nails will stay clean just like before playing Holi.
• In case you forget to apply a body lotion and you have colour all over you then do not step under the shower immediately. Rub some coconut oil or cream and let the colour start fading. Now a quick wash will make you clean without much scrubbing. You will save water too.
• If you are playing indoors or on the terrace, spread a tarpaulin on the floor. Once you have finished playing, you can simply wash away the colours on the tarpaulin and save using detergents on the floor.

Steps to clean the house using minimum water

After an exhausting day of celebrating Holi, cleaning is the last thing you want to do. But there is a way to do it in an efficient, effective and non-time consuming way.

1. Fill up two buckets. One with soapy water that has stain free in it and one with plain water.
2. Get two sponges.
3. Wipe the coloured areas with the stain free liquid, with the help of a sponge.
4. Now simply wipe away with plain water.
5. Finish it with a dry wipe.

You will save a lot of water and the coloured area will be clean without much effort. Use some washing soda for cleaning stubborn stains, it works wonders! Use it sparingly though or you may end up using water unnecessarily to do away with the soapiness.

Do not forget to wear hand gloves, since stain free liquids can be harsh.

Help the environment

Is it a mere co-incidence that this year World Water Day and Holi are falling on the same day? Even if it is a co-incidence, it is time to remember that we as a planet are facing a global water shortage. Out of approximately 6.1 billion people more than 1 billion do not have access to potable water.

While so many humans combat water shortage on a daily basis, we can try to ensure that our celebrations are not insensitive. Make this Holi even more special by saving every drop you can, for whom water is a luxury. Here's wishing you a Super Happy Holi!

Can we save water during Holi? Do you save water on a daily basis? Do you think we are being insensitive by wasting water when many around the world fight for some fresh water to drink? To share your views and experiences, click here.


Save Water this Holi

Out of approximately 6.1 billion people in the world more than 1 billion do not have access to potable water.
While so many humans combat water shortage on a daily basis, we can try to ensure that our celebrations are not insensitive.
Make this Holi even more special by saving every drop you can, for whom water is a luxury. Let This Holi add colour not only to your celebration but to the world around you by saving water.

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