We can learn from sun

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14th January 2012 was “Makar Sankranti”, it falls on January 14th every year. It is the day of the year when the sun, which is considered the king of all planets, is in the ‘rashi’ (zodiac sign) known as ‘Makar’ (Capricorn). This is considered the most beneficial and auspicious zodiac of the sun. As the calculations for determining Makar Sankranti are done according to the solar calendar, it always falls on the 14th January according to the English calendar. Next the sun begins its ascendancy and journey into the Northern Hemisphere. It signifies an event wherein the Gods seem to remind their children that 'Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya'. (Translation: “May you go higher & higher, to more & more Light and never to darkness”). This day is one of the most auspicious times of the year. Thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country gather at Gangasagar(near Kolkata), the point where the holy river Ganges meets the sea; and at Prayag(Allahabad), pray to God Sun, next take a dip and wash away all the earthly sins. I have done this several years. The co-relation of cosmic events with individual life and values is one of the most astounding traits of Hindu Masters. Some things, we can learn from sun. Sun shines over everything, without any discrimination, similarly we should look upon all living beings equally, no discrimination on the basis of nationality, religion, caste or creed and gender. Under effect of sunlight the water from ocean, ponds, rivers, drains, springs, and lakes evaporates. It doesn’t keep the water, but returns it as ‘pure-water’ in the form of rains. Similarly we should gain knowledge, money, wisdom etc, but we shouldn’t utilize them for self satisfaction only, rather utilize for benefit of mankind. Sun draws water from drains, it draws pure water only, and similarly we should learn the good qualities from all around us, forgetting the bad in them. [b]Hope you agree with my views. Please respond, share your views. Thanks in advance.[/b] Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . Cheers have a lucky day ahead. 29/01/2012