It is the time of Krishna Janam Utsav also popularly called as “Janamashtami”. Krishna Janamashtami is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in Shravana month as per the Hindu calendar. This festival mostly comes in the month of August every year and there are many legends behind celebration of the festival. One of the most famous legends behind this festival is that Lord Krishna was born on this dark and stormy night so as to make an end to the atrocities of his maternal uncle, Kansa. Lord Krishna was the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu.

Janamashtami which is celebrated in the joy of Lord Krishna birth is celebrated mainly in the Northern part of India. This is a Hindu festival and is celebrated with lots and lots of fervor and enthusiasm. Vrindavan and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh are the main places where you can find the celebration of Janamashtami on its full scale. Devotees observe full day fast on the seventh day of Shravan month and visit temples of Lord Krishna to pat their obeisance. It is also believed that Lord Krishna took birth in the midnight of Saptami and Ashtami and so the devotees carry out prayers of Lord Krishna full night.

One can also find the Jhankis that are carried out in different cities on trucks. These Jhankis are the processions showing the life stories of Lord Krishna. People take part in these Jhankis in large number and celebrate all through showing their devotion towards Krishna.

It is not just Krishna Janamashtami is celebrated in North India but it is also celebrated in South India by Iyengars and they call it by the name of Sri Krishna janamashtami or Krishnajayanthi.

Maharashtra celebrates Krishna Janamashtami in the form of Dahi Handi. This is the main attraction in Maharashtra which attracts people from all over the country. While celebrating this event, a clay pot is filled with buttermilk and curd and is positioned at certain height in a street. Now this Dahi Handi is broken by a person standing on the topmost position of the human pyramid. Buttermilk spills all over the people standing down and this spilling of buttermilk are considered as a good sign for humanity and unity. Mostly the youngsters participate in the human pyramid and are known as Govinda which is another name of Lord Krishna.

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Banshi Shobhit Kar Madhur,Neel Jalad Tanu Shyam l
Arun Adhar Janu Bimba Phal,Nayan Kamal Abhiraam ll
Puran Indu Arvind Mukha, Pitaambar Shubha Saaj l

Jai Manmohan Madan Chhavi,Krishnachandra Maharaj ll

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Jai Yadunandan Jai Jagvandan, Jai Vasudev Devki Nandan
Jai Yashoda Sut Nanda Dulaare,Jai Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Rakhavaare

Jai Natanaagar Naag Nathaiyaa, Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya
Puni Nakh Par Prabhu Girivar Dhaaro,Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaaro

Bansi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri, Hove Puran Manorath Meri
Aao Hari Puni Maakhan Chaakho, Aaj Laaj Bhaktan Ki Raakho

Gol Kapol Chibuk Arunaare,Mridul Muskaan Mohini Daare
Ranjit Raajiv Nayan Vishaalaa, Mor Mukut Vaijayanti Maalaa

Kundal Shravan Peetpat Aache, Kati Kinkini Kaachhan Kaachhe
Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohe,Chhavi Lakhi Sur Nar Muni Mana Mohe

Mastak Tilak Alak Ghunghraale, Aao Shyaam Bansuri Vaale
Kari Pai Paan, Putanaahin Taaryo, Akaa Bakaa Kaaga Sur Maaryo

Madhuvan Jalat Agni Jab Jvaala, Bhaye Sheetal ,Lakhitahin Nandalala
Surpati Jab Brij Chadhyo Risaai, Musar Dhaar Baari Barsaai

Lagat-Lagat Brij Chahan Bahaayo, Govardhan Nakhdhari Bachaayo.
Lakhi Yashodaa Man Bhram Adhikaai,Mukh Mahan Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhaai

Dusht Kansa Ati Udham Machaayo, Koti Kamal Kahan Phul Mangaayo.
Naathi Kaaliyahin Tab Tum Linhen, Charanchinh Dai Nirbhay Kinhe

Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilaasa, Sab Ki Puran Kari Abhilashaa
Ketik Mahaa Asur Sanhaaryo, Kansahi Kesh Pakadi Dai Maaryo

Maatu Pitaa Ki Bandi Chhudaayi, Ugrasen Kahan Raaj Dilaayi
Mahi Se Mritak Chhaho Sut Laayo, Matu Devaki Shok Mitaayo

Bhomaasur Mura Daitya Sanhaari, Laaye Shatdash Sahas Kumaari
Dai Bhinhin Trincheer Sanhaara, Jaraasindhu Raakshas Kahan Maara

Asur Vrikaasur Aadik Maaryo, Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivaariyo
Deen Sudaamaa Ke Dukh Taaryo, Tandul Teen Muthi Mukh Daaryo

Prem Ke Saag Vidura Ghar Maange, Duryodhan Ke Mevaa Tyaage
Laakhi Premki Mahimaa Bhaari, Naumi Shyam Deenan Hitkaari

Maarath Ke Paarath Rath Haanke, Liye Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Thaake
Nij Gitaa Ke Gyaan Sunaaye, Bhaktan Hriday Sudhaa Barsaaye

Meera Thi Aisi Matvaali, Vish Pee Gayi Bajaakar Taali
Raanaa Bhejaa Saamp Pitaari, Shaaligraam Bane Banvaari

Nij Maayaa Tum Vidhihin Dikhaayo, Urate Sanshay Sakal Mitaayo
Tav Shat Nindaa Kari Tatkaalaa, Jivan Mukt Bhayo Shishupaalaa

Jabahin Draupadi Ter Lagaai, Deenanaath Laaj Ab Jaai
Asa Anaatha Ke Naath Kanhaiyaa, Dubat Bhanvar Bachaavat Naiyaa

Sundardaas Aas Ura Dhaari, Dayadrishti Keeje Banwaari
Naath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaaro, Chhamobegi Apraadh Hamaaro

Kholo Pat Ab Darshan Deeje, Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai

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Asht Siddhi Nav Niddhi Phal, Lahe Padaarath Chaari l

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ji Ki, Girdhar Krishan Murari Ki,
Gale Main Bejyantee Mala, Bajave Murli Madhur Bala.
Shrawan Main Kundal Jhal Kala, Nand Ke Anand Nandlala.
Neinan Beech, Bshi Ur Beech, Surtiya Roop Ujari Ki,
Girdhar Krishan Murari Ki, Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.

Kanakmay Mor Mukut Vilse, Devta Darshan Ko Tarse.,
Gagan Se Suman Bhaut Barse, Bjt Muh Chang Aur Mardung,
Gwalin Sung. Laj Rakh Gop Kumari Ki,
Girdhar Krishan Murari Ki, Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.

Jhan Te Prakti Hai Ganga, Kalush Kali Harni Shree Ganga,
Dhari Shiv Sheesh Jata Ke Beech Radhika Gaur,
Shyam Patchar Ki, Chhavi Nirkhen Banvari Ki,
Girdhar Krishan Murari Ki, Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.

Chahudishi Gopgwal Dhenu, Baj Rahi Jamunatat Benu,
Hansat Mukh Mand Vard Sukh Kand Varndavan,
Chand Ter Suni Leu Bhikhari Ki,
Girdhar Krishan Murari Ki, Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki.

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HARPING ON “YOU” AND “ME”
HAS TORN THE WORLD TO BITS,
BUT THOSE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED
IN FAITH, NO SUCH RIFT ADMIT.
(Kabir by K.C. Kanda)

We all do Puja may be daily. May be my Non Indian friends do not know the meaning of Puja but I am sure they also perform it. The English equivalents of ‘Puja’ are homage, reverence, worship, respect, etc. the system and manner of doing Puja is different for different religions and places and the system of Puja generally relates to religions, deities and Gods. In some religions there is an elaborate system of rituals for Puja while in some religions it may be a simple method of prayer only.

It is a fact that All the major religions of the world originated in Asia. Four Major Religions which are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism were originated in South Asia (India). Other religion like Christianity and Islam originated in South- west Asia for which Jerusalem, Mecca and Madina are important places. All these religions are similar and concept of God exists in all these religions. Sikhism is the only religion in which Gurus existed and it concentrates on Gurus. But, the system of doing the Puja and prayers is associated with all the religions and this fact cannot be ignored. This system is visible in Today’s world also.

Hinduism is the oldest religion of the world in all. Its history is about 4,000 years long. Almost all the other religions except Hinduism evolved during the last 2.600 years. But it is to be noted that Hinduism developed after the 1st agricultural revolution which took place about 10,000 years ago and the intervening period was Vedic period in India during which such Puja systems had not taken roots.

‘Management’ is heard everywhere and its demand are growing globally. And communication (Power of Talks) is the skill which is essential for to succeed in any function of ‘Management’.

Long ago, Mahakavi Kalidasa wrote in ‘Raghu Vamsa’, a great play: ‘Vaagartha Viva Sampruktau; Vaagartha Pratipattaye; Jagatah Pitarau Vande; Parvati Parameswarau’ ‘I salute Parvati and Parameswara, Parents of the Unvierse, To bless me with Expression and Meaning, For they are so united.’

This clearly shows that Kalidasa knew that in communication, word and meaning should be closely blended. It is always necessary that what we write should exactly mean what we mean. Communication is a great divine weapon which separates Humans with other living beings as they have the power to communicate ‘well’. Expression of feelings is the only differentiator, which separates us with other living beings on earth.

But if you misuse, it may become destructive weapon in the hands of a fool. There are people who enjoy felicitations with the power of their ‘speech’! There are people who invite wars due to lack of proper communication! You can take back the slip of your leg and can get healed, but you cannot reverse the slip of a tongue!

According to Francis T. Bergin, A well-known expert in communication, the seven C’s are the essentials of communication. It should be ‘correct’, ‘clear’, ‘complete’, ‘concise’, ‘concrete’, ‘candid’ and ‘courteous’. This relates with the advice of Valmiki who wrote it centuries ago in his timeless epic?

Ramayana is a Great Indian Epic written by Valmiki and it clearly showed the importance of the power of communication. Most of the people consider Hanuman as just a person who is always chanting Ram bhajans. But they rarely know that he is a noble minister and an efficient ambassador. He is a man of action who is expert in all sciences. He is an expert in Vedas and he is an obedient servant to Lord Rama. He is also known as Great Mehndi pur Balaji and also Pawan Putra Hanuman. Whatever be his position, he always followed his dharma as an ideal idol to others.

His expertise in communication enabled him to dawn various roles efficiently and effectively. The new age managers can learn many things and take tips from Hanuman, the expert in communication, as hailed by Lord Rama himself. Hanuman knows the way he speaks and what he speaks. He is an expert in scientific communication. How Hanuman speaks is also analysed by Rama in Kishkindha Kaanda as told by Valmiki.

When Hanuman meets Rama for the first time on the outskirts of Kishkindha as Sugreeva’s messenger, Rama was charmed by Hanuman’s communication style and art of speaking. He tells his brother Lakshmana: ‘see how excellently Hanuman has spoken. He did not utter a single word without relevance and significance. He has not wasted a single word. Nor did he omit an appropriate word. He has not taken more time than it was strictly necessary to express what he wanted to say.

Every word that he spoke can never be forgotten. Such a voice promotes general welfare and remains forever in the hearts and minds of generations to come’. Isn’t it a brief statement of the fundamentals and essentials of how speech should be?

Again when Hanuman sees Sita in the Ashoka Grove in Lanka of Ravana, the Demon King, he exclaims, ‘to find Sita here is just like listening to a person who is lacking in word culture – who tries to say something but actually says something else!’ A mismatch between what one says and what one means.

Once during the time of war, Lord Rama and Lakshmana were captured by the Mahiravanara rakshas and his brother Ahiravana. The devils hold them captive in their palace at Patalpuri well known as Patala. Ram bhakth Hanuman reaches Patala looking for Rama, where the gates of the palace were safe guarded by the incredible creatures having a part reptile and a part Vanara form and were known as Makardhwaja. This incident brought about Hanuman’s Panchamukha form. There is also a story of Makardhwaja’s birth, according to which when Hanuman had extinguished his burning tail in the ocean, one of his sweat had fallen into the water of ocean which eventually became Makardhwaja and thus this creature perceives Hanuman as his father.

And for this reason when Hanuman introduces him to Makardhwaja reaching Patala, he asks for Hanuman’s blessings but ultimately fights to perform his duty. Hanuman defeats and imprisons him to gain entry but discovers that to kill Mahiravana, the five lamps burning in different directions should be simultaneously extinguished. Clever Hanuman assumes the Panchamukha or five faced form of Sri Varaha facing north, Sri Narasimha facing south, Sri Garuda facing west, Sri Hayagriva facing the sky and his own facing the east, and blows out the lamps rescuing Rama and Lakshmana.

Hanuman was the one who flies to Ayodhya to inform Bharata that Lord Rama is on his way home after the war as Bharata had vowed to immolate himself if Rama does not return back to rule immediately on completion of the stipulated period of 14 years. Hanuman was embraced warmly by Rama after crowned Emperor and lord Rama also stated that he could never adequately honor or repay Hanuman for his so kind and helpful service.

Sita however thinks that Hanuman deserves an honour and so on Hanuman’s request she gives him her necklace of precious stones. Hanuman receiving it peers into each stone of the necklace and tells that he was looking into the stones to make sure that Rama and Sita are in them because without them the necklace was of no use to him. On this many people present there mock Hanuman and his love for Rama and Sita responding which Hanuman tears his chest open and everyone present there was stunned to see Lord Rama and Sita literally in his heart.