My Best Retro Classics..

It was the year 1988 when I first consciously heard a song and it was “ek do teen” from Teezab. This was probably the first step of mine towards music, movies, and importantly Bollywood. As my upbringing was in Berhampur (ORISSA), I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to travel along with Bollywood films from childhood. The fascination towards films was definitely hereditary. My mother and my uncle watched Bobby movie 14 times in theaters. I am still learning, following, and enjoying the beautiful journey of Bollywood. I am a strong believer that the film makers in Bollywood were very much ahead of their times with their technique, narration, and presentation. Of all the innumerable films ever produced in Bollywood. Here are my pick of movies, which I consider the best of yester years.

Views, agree, disagree, suggestions are honestly appreciated.

What should we pray for?

People pray for many different things. Pray can be a form of desire. We pray for material comforts or release from physical pain. However prayer can be more than just praying for the satisfaction of our material needs. The highest prayer is merely to become one with the highest spiritual realisation.

There is a story of two great Spiritual figures, Sri Ramakrishna and his beloved disciple Swami Vivekananda. Due to the death of his father Swami Vivekananda’s family were living in extreme poverty; his mother started to criticise Vivekananda, saying why did he spend his time praying to God when God could not even provide for the family’s basic needs. Vivekananda felt cut to the bone, so he went to his Spiritual Master Sri Ramakrishna and explained his family’s dire financial predicaments. Sri Ramakrishna compassionately replied to Vivekananda and said if he went to the Temple of Mother Kali and prayed for the boon of financial wealth all his family’s financial problems would be solved.

Encouraged by his master’s promise Vivekananda went to the temple of Mother Kali to pray for money. However Vivekananda was a seeker of the highest order. His inner nature yearned for God. When he entered the temple of the Mother, Vivekananda became absorbed in the spiritual vibrations of the Temple. He felt his consciousness soar as he became enamoured of the bliss of the Mother. In such an exalted spiritual state Vivekananda forgot his desire for financial freedom. His only prayer was

"O Mother, please give me Jnana (wisdom) and Bhakti (devotion)." 

After praying and meditating Vivekananda returned to his Master and told him he had forgotten to pray for money in the Presence of Kali. Ramakrishna smiled and advised him to go back into the temple but this time to pray for money. Vivekananda returned but again he became so absorbed in his meditation that he could not bring himself to ask for money. 3 Times Ramakrishna sent Vivekananda into the temple to pray but each time Vivekananda couldn’t bring himself to pray for money. Eventually Ramakrishna compassionately said he would pray on his disciple’s behalf. He would pray that his family would always have enough to pay for the basic essentials of life. After this his family’s dire financial hardship was removed, although they never experience material prosperity.
Vivekananda was a great seeker, who eventually became a spiritual Master in his own right. This story is illustrative of how the human mind often doesn’t know the best thing to pray for. On many occasions we feel that if our desires for more money and wealth can be fulfilled, all our problems will be solved. However no matter how much money we may have we will never attain lasting satisfaction. Real happiness comes from our oneness with God. When we attain oneness with God everything else seems unimportant
The highest prayer uttered by Jesus Christ was

”not my will but thine be done” "  

Through this prayer Christ surrendered his personal will to the will of God. Christ knew that our human prayers might not be in our best interest, the greatest prayer is merely to become with God.
Later Sri Ramakrishna offered Vivekananda all his occult powers. Ramakrishna even tempted Vivekananda by saying he would be able to use these powers to help others. Vivekananda only replies will this help me realise God. Ramakrishna replied it wouldn’t and so Vivekananda turned down the opportunity to gain occult powers.
It is brings to mind the immortal quote of the Upanishads

What shall I do with the things

that cannot make me immortal?

References [1] Vivekananda [2] Luke 22:42 [3] Vivekananda - Heart Life at Sri Chinmoy Library [4] BRIHADARANYAKA UPANISHADA

For gals who believe in Trends..

Online store for jeggings..

Jeggings are half jeans and half leggings. This doesn't mean literally half in half but the fabric is stretchy like leggings but the look is typically an indigo jean look. The look has been fondly embraced by the likes of Beyonce, Mischa Barton and Pixie Geldof. People who are not so aware of the fashion writers' reinvented words are just calling these denim leggings, which is a lot more obvious as to what you could expect from them. But for those of who you want to feel you know the fashion lingo, jeggings are the most trendy description for the jeans leggings combo. In the same way as you may have known about "shants" and "shresses", which for the less fashionable amongst us are sheer pants and sheer dresses.

Jeggings have a big following, and have been termed by some as the most important fashion revolution of the 21st century. The reason for this as because they are so much more comfortable than normal skin tight jeans, and have the hip and sexy look of jeans without the lack of comfort. Some of the jeggings available to buy have nice finishes around the ankles which strengthen the jean look of the jeggings. Some others maybe look a bit scrunched up around the ends which can look sweet and authentic at the same time.

When choosing your jeggings, the most flexible and trendy ones are a gorgeous indigo blue. You should look for nice contrast stitching, a good quality stretchy material, with a skinny fit. The waist should be firmly elasticated with high quality for comfort and style. Remember that the vast majority of people need to wear a high of some sort with jeggings to carry off this look in the best way.

Availability is still on large scale. You might find them in Shopper's Stop. It will take time before they get flooded to all the stores. Check out the link where in you can find a large collection. Be the first to flaunt the fashion..

Hear this...

As I feel the tear go down my cheek,
I notice that my heart is weak,

For the love I have for you,
Will always be gold and true,

I have made some mistakes, they rest in the past,
But know my love will always last,

Even though we are a distance apart,
You always have the key to my heart!!!!!

Holy Soul

Every soul is holy it is the body which has deformities..