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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ganga Dussehra 2025: This numerology remedy can purify your soul
India is a land of sacred rivers, divine energies, and spiritual festivals. Among these, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated with deep reverence and joy across the country. It marks the day when the holiest river of India, Mother Ganga, descended from the heavens to the Earth. This event is not just about history or myth; it is a celebration of the soul's ability to become pure again. Bathing in the waters of the Ganga on this day is believed to wash away ten kinds of sins. But in truth, this day holds meaning far beyond ritual bathing. It is a chance for inner rebirth, a spiritual refreshment, and an energetic realignment. In the year 2025, Ganga Dussehra will fall on 5th June. This special day is also governed by the powerful and mystical vibration of the number 10, which is deeply connected to purification, completion, and transformation in the world of numerology. The Divine Legend of Ganga's Descent According to the ancient Puranas and Hindu scriptures, the story of Ganga's descent is not just a tale, but a sacred truth. King Bhagiratha performed intense penance for thousands of years to bring the holy Ganga to Earth so that his ancestors could be liberated from the curse and attain Moksha. Moved by his devotion, Lord Brahma agreed, but there was one problem. So, Bhagiratha prayed to Lord Shiva, who agreed to hold Ganga in his matted locks. He caught her mighty flow and released her gently, allowing her sacred waters to flow on Earth without causing destruction. This act represents not only divine grace but also the control of higher energy through spiritual discipline. It is a symbolic lesson for all of us — divine power must be handled with awareness and inner strength. When you open your heart to purification, you must also prepare your mind to handle the transformation that follows. The Symbolic Significance of Number 10 in Indian Culture The number 10 has always held a divine meaning in Indian thought. It is the number of totalities, completion, and return to source. It is made of 1 and 0 — where 1 stands for the individual soul, the beginning, the spark of life, and the power of will. And 0 stands for the cosmic void, the divine, the infinite, the pure silence from which all creation is born. In Vedic numerology, this combination is considered sacred. Together, they form 10 — the number of rebirths, the end of one cycle and the start of a higher one. On Ganga Dussehra, the number 10 becomes extremely important. The festival is celebrated on the Dashami tithi, or the tenth day of the waxing moon. This is not a coincidence. It represents the full circle of karmic cleansing and the possibility of starting afresh. The ten sins that are believed to be washed away on this day are connected with the body (karma), speech (vāk), and mind (manas). They include thoughts of violence, lies, theft, lust, anger, pride, jealousy, and more. These are not just moral failings — they are energetic blocks. They prevent the soul from shining in its full light. Thus, when you immerse yourself in the waters of Ganga on this day — even through prayer, mantra, or visualization — you are not just performing a tradition. You are aligning yourself with the frequency of number 10, which holds the code for complete purification. 2025: A Numerological Year of Spiritual Completion Let us now look at the numerology of the year 2025 itself. When you add the digits 2 + 0 + 2 + 5, you get 9. This number stands for completion, spiritual wisdom, and divine closure. It is the end of a karmic cycle and the beginning of preparation for a new one. When you combine the energy of 9 (the year) with 10 (the day of Ganga Dussehra), you receive a powerful message from the universe. Something old is ending, and something new is ready to be born. This is an ideal moment for soul work. A chance to finally let go of guilt, pain, old habits, harmful patterns, toxic emotions — and to step into the lightness of being. If you have been carrying unresolved feelings, if you have struggled to forgive yourself or others, this Ganga Dussehra is your divine invitation. The Ten Directions and Total Cleansing In Indian cosmology, the world is described as having ten directions — North, South, East, West, the four diagonals, up and down. The number 10, therefore, also represents cleansing in all directions — inner and outer, seen and unseen. This is why the number 10 on Ganga Dussehra becomes a symbol of total purification. You are not just cleaning one part of your life. You are releasing negative energy from every corner of your mind, body, spirit, and environment. This is the time to sit in silence and ask yourself: What do I need to let go of? Where am I holding on to pain? Which areas of my life need the Ganga's grace? As you reflect, feel the number 10 as a vibration — a wave of energy that flows through you, like the river, and clears away the debris of the past. Lord Shiva and the Power of Spiritual Control Lord Shiva plays an essential role in the Ganga story. He is the one who held her powerful force and released it gently. Without his intervention, the Earth would have been destroyed. This shows us a vital spiritual truth — energy must be guided. The river of purification is strong. If you open yourself too suddenly to change or healing, it can feel overwhelming. But if you call upon the Shiva energy within you — the power of meditation, stillness, awareness — you can receive divine grace in a peaceful and balanced way. On Ganga Dussehra, offer a prayer to Lord Shiva as well. Ask him to help you hold the energy of transformation with dignity and strength. Rituals and Practices: Aligning with the Number 10 On Ganga Dussehra, you can do many beautiful and meaningful practices — whether at the river, at home, or even mentally. You can light 10 diyas (lamps) to represent the light of ten directions. Offer 10 flowers to the image or river of Ganga. Chant the Ganga Stotra or simply repeat the mantra: "Om Namo Gangaayai Namah" 10 times with devotion. You can also write down 10 negative habits, fears, or emotions you wish to release. Burn the paper or immerse it in water with a prayer. This symbolic act can be a powerful tool for emotional release. Meditation is also powerful. Sit in silence and visualize the Ganga flowing through your spine, washing every chakra clean. Let her divine waters rise through you, carrying away all that is heavy and impure. Spiritual Interpretation: Returning to the Self The final secret of the number 10 is that when you add 1 and 0, you get 1 again. This is not just mathematics. It is a cosmic teaching. Purification, in its deepest sense, brings you back to yourself — your divine self. The ego fades. The fear dissolves. The mind becomes calm. What remains is truth — pure, silent, divine awareness. This is the real gift of Ganga Dussehra. It is not only about removing sins. It is about returning home — to the soul, to the heart, to peace. Flow Like Ganga, Pure Like 10 Ganga Dussehra 2025 is a sacred opportunity. The alignment of time, number, and divine energy is rare and powerful. Let this day be your turning point. Flow like Ganga. Release what no longer serves you. Let go of guilt, pain, and limitation. Embrace the energy of the number 10 — the energy of complete purification. Let this be the day when you become whole again. When you stop surviving and start shining. When your soul remembers its light. The Ganga flows not just in the Himalayas — she flows in you. And the number 10 is not just a digit — it is your soul's password to healing. 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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Message from Krishna leelas
Thirukkudandhai Dr. Venkatesh said in a discourse that the various leelas enacted by Lord Krishna are backed by different philosophies. His appearance before Devaki and Vasudeva in prison, sporting four hands, indicates that He is ever ready to extend the four precious tenets of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha needed for a pious life to His devotees. Like dense clouds bringing heavy rain, Krishna, matching the colour of dark clouds, would pour down His rain-like grace on us. When Krishna's father Vasudeva carried Him from prison to Gokulam, all the chains automatically disjoined. Likewise, He would detach us from the worldly tethers. Acharya Vedanta Desika says in 'Yadavabhyudayam' that like how a jnani or yogi crosses the sea of samsara, Vasudeva crossed the river Yamuna. There is no antecedent of God's divine feet causing harm. They will only shower blessings and grant moksha. The Lord kicked Sakatasura, who came to kill, and ultimately granted him Moksha. 'Sakatam' denotes a wheel rotating by going up and down. We are also rotating in this world up and down by repeated births and deaths. Clinging onto His feet through surrender will stop the wheel of our rotation. Antaryami Brahmanam of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad says God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent and resides in every being as a micro form. As a macro form, He holds all the universe's beings in Him. When Yasodha asked Krishna to open His mouth, He showed her the universe. A snake does not travel straight; it only zigzags. The serpent Kaliya, with five hoods, emitted poison, and Krishna controlled it by dancing on its hood. Our mind is like Kaliya veering from one end to another. We have five faculties like the five hoods. We are pushed into the poison-like worldly pleasures. If we hold the divine feet of God, we can get liberation.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Like Moksha in Hinduism ... ': CJI on Kapil Sibal's 'waqf dedication to god' argument
File photo NEW DELHI: Arguing against the new Waqf Amendment Act in the Supreme Court on Thursday, senior advocate Kapil Sibal claimed that Waqf is a dedication to God and that it "cannot be taken back once given". Rebutting to Sibal, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said the same provision exists in other religions, to which the advocate said: "Others are charity to community. This is dedication to God. Once given, it can't be taken back ... to attain...". "As in Hinduism, Moksha," CJI said, replying to which Sibal said, Yes. "We are all striving to go to heaven," Justice Augustine George Masih said, according to Bar & Bench. Reiterating its stance on the presumption of constitutionality in favour of laws passed by Parliament, the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved interim orders on three major issues in the waqf case after hearing arguments from both sides. One of the key questions relates to the power of denotifying properties declared as "waqf by courts, waqf-by-user or waqf by deed," as provided under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising CJI Gavai and Justice Masih heard arguments over three consecutive days from senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Rajeev Dhavan, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and Huzefa Ahmadi, who are representing those challenging the amended waqf law, and solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre. 'I have already said that there is a presumption of constitutionality.' Earlier, on May 20, he remarked, 'For interim relief, you have to make out a very strong and glaring case. Otherwise, presumption of constitutionality will be there,' the CJI stated on the concluding day, according to news agency PTI. The bench had earlier identified three core issues raised by the petitioners, on which they sought a stay. Besides the denotification clause, the petitioners objected to the composition of state waqf boards and the Central Waqf Council, arguing that only Muslims should be members, excluding ex-officio representatives. The third issue concerns a provision that waqf property will not be treated as waqf if the district collector, through an inquiry, determines the property to be government land. The Centre defended the legislation, arguing that waqf is inherently a 'secular concept' and cannot be stayed due to the legal presumption in its favour. It further stated that although waqf originates from Islamic practices, it is not an essential religious practice of Islam. Sibal described the amended law as a 'complete departure from historical legal and constitutional principles' and accused it of being a tool 'to capture waqf through a non-judicial process.' He added, 'This is a case about the systematic capture of waqf properties. The government cannot dictate what issues can be raised.' Solicitor general Mehta, in his arguments, urged the court not to rush into staying a validly enacted statute, saying, 'It is not difficult to raise a proposition, and only because it can be argued does not justify staying a statute passed by a competent legislature.' Referring to a clause that excludes tribal land from being declared waqf, Mehta noted that Scheduled Tribes in such areas are a constitutionally protected class and the law respects that protection. The bench posed a question about whether a religious identity could override cultural protections, particularly if waqf properties are created on tribal lands. In response, Mehta said, 'Waqf is to Allah. It is irrevocable. If found unconstitutional later, it can be quashed. But creating an irreversible waqf in the meantime has far-reaching consequences.' Mehta also defended the provision requiring a person to have practised Islam for at least five years before creating a waqf, saying it was aimed at preventing fraudulent declarations. 'If a Hindu wants to create a charitable institution, there are existing legal routes. Why use waqf?' he asked. He added that non-Muslims could contribute to waqf properties through donations but not by creating them. 'There is a difference between creating a waqf and donating to one. A Hindu can donate to a waqf, but cannot create one.' Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the Rajasthan government, also backed the Centre, stating that the concept of waqf by user was not grounded in Islamic law but rather derived from legal principles such as adverse possession after Independence. In his rejoinder, Sibal argued that the amended law is 'ex facie arbitrary, irreversible, and expropriatory.' He criticized Section 3C of the Act, which he said deprives Muslims of their rights even before any determination is made regarding whether a property is government land or waqf. 'There is no law laid down in the statute as to how such determination will take place,' he said, questioning the procedural fairness of the provision. Dhavan argued that the Centre, through this law, 'liquidated the concept of waqf.' He contended that the law infringes on both individual and institutional religious freedoms under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution. Responding to the claim that waqf by user is a legal creation that can be revoked, Dhavan stated, 'The law does not create waqf by user—it only recognises it.'
