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Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A leapord's Head stuck in a pot..
Happily, the leopard was rescued and sent to forests.
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani said thank you to rambabu for his/her reply to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
Everything in Indian culture from Prunas to mythology are obscene and vulgar. Have we Indians forgotten about that trio honorably known as The divine trio Rambha, Urvashi and Menaka who are used as seduction tools by Indra ? Have we forgotten about " Kama Sutra ? How convenient it is to hide behind the naked truths ?
Ravivarma the enigmatic artist and painter faced criticism for making Indian Gods like human beings. And He's a Hindu And a recent case that took place in the " Holy " city of varanasi where in the police hurled and rained bundles of currency notes on a group of street dancers.
Art is divine. The divinity of art is so enormous that not all can measure the enormity of it. What to speak of double tongued hypocrites?
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Rare footage Of Tagore singing Jana Gana Mana.
Anyhow. As you said Rabinfranath himeslf singing National anthem is rare. This is what makes the Forums spicy with new information.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic Rare footage Of Tagore singing Jana Gana Mana.
Nice clip. Many recordings of Tagore's Rabindra Sangeet are available but heard The National anthem by him for the first time. The original and the full poetry is of five stanzas of which only the first one is sung as the National Anthem.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
He neither picked Rati nor Kaamdeva. He chose Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati. His paintings went much beyond being like ordinary human. Many are bizzare. What about his painting of Godess Durga and the Tiger? Do we worship our Gods in that form or do we have that kind of image in our minds? Being from a different religion he obviously did not understand that or he understood it too well . I have nothing against Muslims in general. I have many Muslim friends but they are either respectful towards our beliefs or non committal and I have equal respect for theirs. I have been to Ajmer Sharif and I believe in its powers. I never supported Babri Masjid demolition. We should either be respectful towards the other religion or at least non committal. In the name of art how much is acceptable is of course a personal opinion.
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic Rare footage Of Tagore singing Jana Gana Mana.
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore singing National Anthem himself.
http://www.indiatimes.com/videocafe/this-rare-footage-of-rabindranath-tagore-singing-jana-gana-mana-will-fill-you-with-patriotism-245755.html
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic A leapord's Head stuck in a pot..
In the video, the leopard can be seen roaming around the village, trying to get rid of the pot as huge crowds gather in the area. in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan on Wednesday.
http://www.indiatimes.com/videocafe/if-you-saw-a-leopard-with-his-head-stuck-in-a-pot-would-you-help-him-get-free-245751.html?utm_source=TOI_Homepage_Widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Traffic_from_TOI_Homepage_Widget
10 years ago
took the quiz Quiz on Satellite Communication.
This quiz is about satellite communication, it deals with the basic information about satellites.
10 years ago
passed the quiz Quiz on Satellite Communication.
This quiz is about satellite communication, it deals with the basic information about satellites.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic It can happen in India only!.
anil wrote:
suni51 wrote:
Muslim shrines developed for a certain purpose esp in the name of Sufism which is nothing but converting people to Islam or at least teach them sing Allah and Moula. The people in the photo are not praying for Lord Ganesha but offering their Namaz. I said let the day come when Hindus will be allowed to pray for Lord Ganesha inside a mosque.
When God Allaha Iswar is every where, what does matter, it is only the way of thinking. Mandir mai tu Masjid mai tu he virano main. Murli Ki tano mai tu, tu hi ha azaone main.
Well said. it's all about our thinking. God is everywhere. God is present in the teeth less smile of a child.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic E books or paper books .
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
I use both E Books and paper books. Each has it own advantages and disadvantages. For E Books, one has to have a computer and other paraphernalia. Whereas Paper books are readily available for a price which I use for my Library. Additionally E Books are strain to the eyes. Anyhow its a question of convenience and comfort.
I am agree with you. Reading paper book is more convenient. I don't if some one read E books author will get some money, but it we read paper book authors will get some royalty for publishers.
E Books may be convenient for some. But most people prefer Paper backs. They can be read while traveling or while standing in a serpentine Queue.In my view nothing can replace a printed Book.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Mega Income tax raid.
anil wrote:
suni51 wrote:
But they always fail to bring the whole truth out in public knowledge. They always give benefit of doubt to cheats unless of course there is a political pressure they avoid catching the big fish.
Yes it may be right, IT raid in my area is very common. In most of cases parties surrender undeclared income. I am writing it what I read in newspapers.
Wrong declaration of assets and income are quite common. A recent case that came into light is of Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the opposition leader of newly formed AP.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Temple of Bullet Baba ( Royal infied bike).
Claims like you mentioned are not uncommon . Even Babas like Satya SaiBaba claimed that he is a God incarnation and descended upon the earth to uplift the down trodden humans.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic How do you deal with an insult?.
Glad you gained a solution from the honorable members of this forum. Get rid of the burdens and lead a Happy life.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
Everything in Indian culture from Prunas to mythology are obscene and vulgar. Have we Indians forgotten about that trio honorably known as The divine trio Rambha, Urvashi and Menaka who are used as seduction tools by Indra ? Have we forgotten about " Kama Sutra ? How convenient it is to hide behind the naked truths ?
Ravivarma the enigmatic artist and painter faced criticism for making Indian Gods like human beings. And He's a Hindu And a recent case that took place in the " Holy " city of varanasi where in the police hurled and rained bundles of currency notes on a group of street dancers.
Art is divine. The divinity of art is so enormous that not all can measure the enormity of it. What to speak of double tongued hypocrites?
10 years ago
Shampa Sadhya replied to the topic How do you deal with an insult?.
Read each and everyone's point of view and I do accept your opinion. Still, I have to say that it is fine to remain positive but a person is bound to think that why did it happen. No response is also a response, is a great answer by @vijay and it signals that the other side is not keen to continue the relationship. It hurts because when one is not at fault but is subjected to misbehaviour is undoubtedly an insult. I must appreciate the answers of @suni51 and @Gulshan Kumar Ajmani who have indicated that self respect is of utmost importance. I too believe in this but still, I tried to contact them because I don't want to harbour any ill feeling. From today onwards self respect will be of prime importance in this case and nothing else.
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A new secular republic is our neighbor .
The crisis in Nepal is deepening. India has warned Nepal against playing Chuna card.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/india-asks-nepal-to-solve-crisis-warns-against-china-card/story-X52JaCNSZn0JrLNdJvieDJ.html
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
vijay wrote:
Muslims do not have any gods and no image of the Prophet is permitted by their religion. There is no such ban in Hinduism. According to your logic if he had showed then it would have been justified.
I'm well aware of that and that is exactly why I said muslims and not muslim gods. You missed it or intentionally overlooked it. Logic meant some basis. Please refrain from using sarcasm just because my ideas don't match yours !!
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A leapord's Head stuck in a pot..
Happily, the leopard was rescued and sent to forests.
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani said thank you to rambabu for his/her reply to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
Everything in Indian culture from Prunas to mythology are obscene and vulgar. Have we Indians forgotten about that trio honorably known as The divine trio Rambha, Urvashi and Menaka who are used as seduction tools by Indra ? Have we forgotten about " Kama Sutra ? How convenient it is to hide behind the naked truths ?
Ravivarma the enigmatic artist and painter faced criticism for making Indian Gods like human beings. And He's a Hindu And a recent case that took place in the " Holy " city of varanasi where in the police hurled and rained bundles of currency notes on a group of street dancers.
Art is divine. The divinity of art is so enormous that not all can measure the enormity of it. What to speak of double tongued hypocrites?
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Rare footage Of Tagore singing Jana Gana Mana.
Anyhow. As you said Rabinfranath himeslf singing National anthem is rare. This is what makes the Forums spicy with new information.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic Rare footage Of Tagore singing Jana Gana Mana.
Nice clip. Many recordings of Tagore's Rabindra Sangeet are available but heard The National anthem by him for the first time. The original and the full poetry is of five stanzas of which only the first one is sung as the National Anthem.
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
He neither picked Rati nor Kaamdeva. He chose Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati. His paintings went much beyond being like ordinary human. Many are bizzare. What about his painting of Godess Durga and the Tiger? Do we worship our Gods in that form or do we have that kind of image in our minds? Being from a different religion he obviously did not understand that or he understood it too well . I have nothing against Muslims in general. I have many Muslim friends but they are either respectful towards our beliefs or non committal and I have equal respect for theirs. I have been to Ajmer Sharif and I believe in its powers. I never supported Babri Masjid demolition. We should either be respectful towards the other religion or at least non committal. In the name of art how much is acceptable is of course a personal opinion.
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic Rare footage Of Tagore singing Jana Gana Mana.
Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore singing National Anthem himself.
http://www.indiatimes.com/videocafe/this-rare-footage-of-rabindranath-tagore-singing-jana-gana-mana-will-fill-you-with-patriotism-245755.html
10 years ago
rambabu created new topic A leapord's Head stuck in a pot..
In the video, the leopard can be seen roaming around the village, trying to get rid of the pot as huge crowds gather in the area. in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan on Wednesday.
http://www.indiatimes.com/videocafe/if-you-saw-a-leopard-with-his-head-stuck-in-a-pot-would-you-help-him-get-free-245751.html?utm_source=TOI_Homepage_Widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Traffic_from_TOI_Homepage_Widget
10 years ago
took the quiz Quiz on Satellite Communication.
This quiz is about satellite communication, it deals with the basic information about satellites.
10 years ago
passed the quiz Quiz on Satellite Communication.
This quiz is about satellite communication, it deals with the basic information about satellites.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic It can happen in India only!.
anil wrote:
suni51 wrote:
Muslim shrines developed for a certain purpose esp in the name of Sufism which is nothing but converting people to Islam or at least teach them sing Allah and Moula. The people in the photo are not praying for Lord Ganesha but offering their Namaz. I said let the day come when Hindus will be allowed to pray for Lord Ganesha inside a mosque.
When God Allaha Iswar is every where, what does matter, it is only the way of thinking. Mandir mai tu Masjid mai tu he virano main. Murli Ki tano mai tu, tu hi ha azaone main.
Well said. it's all about our thinking. God is everywhere. God is present in the teeth less smile of a child.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic E books or paper books .
anil wrote:
rambabu wrote:
I use both E Books and paper books. Each has it own advantages and disadvantages. For E Books, one has to have a computer and other paraphernalia. Whereas Paper books are readily available for a price which I use for my Library. Additionally E Books are strain to the eyes. Anyhow its a question of convenience and comfort.
I am agree with you. Reading paper book is more convenient. I don't if some one read E books author will get some money, but it we read paper book authors will get some royalty for publishers.
E Books may be convenient for some. But most people prefer Paper backs. They can be read while traveling or while standing in a serpentine Queue.In my view nothing can replace a printed Book.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Mega Income tax raid.
anil wrote:
suni51 wrote:
But they always fail to bring the whole truth out in public knowledge. They always give benefit of doubt to cheats unless of course there is a political pressure they avoid catching the big fish.
Yes it may be right, IT raid in my area is very common. In most of cases parties surrender undeclared income. I am writing it what I read in newspapers.
Wrong declaration of assets and income are quite common. A recent case that came into light is of Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the opposition leader of newly formed AP.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic Temple of Bullet Baba ( Royal infied bike).
Claims like you mentioned are not uncommon . Even Babas like Satya SaiBaba claimed that he is a God incarnation and descended upon the earth to uplift the down trodden humans.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic How do you deal with an insult?.
Glad you gained a solution from the honorable members of this forum. Get rid of the burdens and lead a Happy life.
10 years ago
rambabu replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
Everything in Indian culture from Prunas to mythology are obscene and vulgar. Have we Indians forgotten about that trio honorably known as The divine trio Rambha, Urvashi and Menaka who are used as seduction tools by Indra ? Have we forgotten about " Kama Sutra ? How convenient it is to hide behind the naked truths ?
Ravivarma the enigmatic artist and painter faced criticism for making Indian Gods like human beings. And He's a Hindu And a recent case that took place in the " Holy " city of varanasi where in the police hurled and rained bundles of currency notes on a group of street dancers.
Art is divine. The divinity of art is so enormous that not all can measure the enormity of it. What to speak of double tongued hypocrites?
10 years ago
Shampa Sadhya replied to the topic How do you deal with an insult?.
Read each and everyone's point of view and I do accept your opinion. Still, I have to say that it is fine to remain positive but a person is bound to think that why did it happen. No response is also a response, is a great answer by @vijay and it signals that the other side is not keen to continue the relationship. It hurts because when one is not at fault but is subjected to misbehaviour is undoubtedly an insult. I must appreciate the answers of @suni51 and @Gulshan Kumar Ajmani who have indicated that self respect is of utmost importance. I too believe in this but still, I tried to contact them because I don't want to harbour any ill feeling. From today onwards self respect will be of prime importance in this case and nothing else.
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
Sex and nudity are not taboo so far as Hindudeities are concerned. You have agod of sex- called Kaam Deva or Madan. The western equivalent is Cupid. Rati is the female sex goddess. The Hindu god Kaal Bhairav drinks liquer and non veg food. similarly Kaali goddess. In fact, gods are cosidered likehiman, theywear same dress as human like dhoti, sari, blouse. The gods are also married likehiman- Shiva Parvati, Laxmi, Vishnu and so on. As such, it is not so bizarre to paint them as if they were ordinary humans. That is why Hussain would ave painted the goddesses nude.
10 years ago
Gulshan Kumar Ajmani replied to the topic A new secular republic is our neighbor .
The crisis in Nepal is deepening. India has warned Nepal against playing Chuna card.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/india-asks-nepal-to-solve-crisis-warns-against-china-card/story-X52JaCNSZn0JrLNdJvieDJ.html
10 years ago
Lopamudra replied to the topic The art works that faced bans .
vijay wrote:
Muslims do not have any gods and no image of the Prophet is permitted by their religion. There is no such ban in Hinduism. According to your logic if he had showed then it would have been justified.
I'm well aware of that and that is exactly why I said muslims and not muslim gods. You missed it or intentionally overlooked it. Logic meant some basis. Please refrain from using sarcasm just because my ideas don't match yours !!
10 years ago