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Time of India
13 hours ago
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- Time of India
Lucknowites get a glimpse of rich cultural history of Delhi
1 2 Lucknow: People came to know about the rich cultural history of Delhi during a talk by Delhi-based historian and activist Sohail Hashmi, hosted by Lucknow Bioscope on Saturday. Hashmi traced Delhi's layered history, beginning with its mythical origins as the Pandavas' Indraprastha. He meticulously explored the rise and shaping of its distinct cities across centuries, focusing particularly on Mehrauli and Shahjahanabad. Central to his narrative was the idea that cities thrive on diversity. "A city needs multi-dimensions to grow, evolve and thrive," Hashmi said, emphasising how continuous influxes of outsiders, bringing varied cultures and languages, have fundamentally moulded Delhi. He painted a vivid picture of this cultural synthesis, with the arrival of Sufi saints, the fascinating journey of Urdu, noting "every single genre of Urdu poetry has developed in Deccan" before maturing in 17th-century Delhi, and the evolution of iconic foods were all threads in Delhi's rich tapestry. Hashmi reminded the audience that modern Delhi, inaugurated as the capital in 1931, is remarkably young, "still less than 100 years old", yet built upon millennia of accumulated history and cultural exchange.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
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- The Hindu
May 15, 2025
If people load their minds with unwanted thoughts, their minds will become confused and agitated. Thanneerpalli Krishnan Swamy said there are three reasons for confusion to arise in our minds. Firstly, expecting results for those activities performed that are against the Sastras. Dhritarashtra became restive and sleepless on the Pandavas' completion of their stay in the forest, and they asked for their portion of the kingdom. Out of blind affection towards his son Duryodhana, the King was reluctant to part with them the kingdom. He asked Vidhura why he could not remain in peace and tranquillity. Vidhura replied that the King drifted away from the virtuous path. Secondly, people sometimes get confused when understanding and identifying what is righteous and what is not. Arjuna became confused at the beginning of the war and requested, 'With my heart stricken by the fault, with my mind perplexed about my duty, I ask you, Lord Krishna, to advise what is good for me' — Chapter 2, Verse 7. If more worries crop up, they lead to mental depression, which is the root cause of anxiety, sorrow, fear, and debility. Lord Krishna says serenity of mind, benevolence, silence, self-control, and purity of mind are the austerities of the mind — Chapter 17- verse 16. Thirdly, even when we undertake activities as prescribed by the Sastras, we should not anticipate the fruits of the efforts. We should develop the thought that the actions are performed for God's sake and to please Him. The poor Kuchela, who desperately needed help, went to see Lord Krishna without any anticipation. Pleased with his true love and sincerity, the Lord showered him with all blessings and prosperity. The child devotee Dhruva says people can derive all benefits if God is pleased.
