Guru Purnima 2022 special: Know about world Gurus’ guru

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On this occasion of Guru Purnima 2022, let’s figure out world Gurus’ guru and know their stories.

Who was Kabirdas Guru?

Kabirdas had made Swami Ramanand ji his Guru

Who is Parshuram Guru?

Parashurama received his initial education in the ashram of Maharishi Vishwamitra and Richick and duly received imperishable Vaishnava mantras from Brahmarishi Kashyap. After receiving education in the ashram of Lord Shankar situated on the Kailash Girishring, he received a special Divyastra named Vidyudabhi,. Most people consider only Lord Shiva as his guru.

Who was Tulsidas ji’s guru?

With the inspiration of Lord Shankarji, Shri Narharyanand Ji (Narahari Baba),gave education to Tulsidas ji. It was he who changed his name from Rambola to Tulsiram. After attaining knowledge, Tulsidas ji created many compositions dedicated to Lord Rama including Ramcharit Manas.

Who was Surdas guru?

There is a belief about Surdas ji that his family members did not accept him as he was blind since birth. So he had to leave the house after which Shri Vallabhacharya made him his disciple.

Who was Mirabai Guru

It is believed that Sant Ravidas ji was the guru of Mirabai. But there is no such evidence in history to confirm this.

Who was Tansen Guru?

People of Hindu religion consider Swami Haridas ji to be the guru of Tansen. Muslim people consider Hazrat Muhammad Ghaus Ji as the Guru of Tansen. But history also tells that their relationship was less with religion and more with music.

Bhagwan Ram Guru

Both Brahmarshi Vashishtha and Rajarshi Vishwamitra are known as the Guru of Shri Ram. If seen primarily, then Lord Shri Ram ji had received his childhood education from Brahmarishi Vashisht ji. Later, during his stay in Vishwamitra’s ashram, Vishwamitra had taught some additional special disciplines like Bala-Atibla etc. to both Rama and Lakshmana and also gave them the knowledge of some additional divine weapons.

Arjuna’s guru

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s guru was Dronacharya. Guru Dronacharya had resolved to make Arjuna the greatest archer. To fulfill this, Dronacharya had asked Eklavya for the thumb of his right hand in Guru Dakshina.

Guru of Gautam Buddha

The childhood guru (teacher) of Siddhartha Gautama was Acharya Sabmbmitta. There was no guru to help Siddhartha Gautama become Buddha.

Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji

The Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji was Samarth Guru Swami Ramdas.

Sant Ravidas Guru

Sant Ravidas ji had made Swami Ramanand ji as Guru at the behest of Kabir Saheb ji, while his real spiritual guru was Kabir Saheb ji.

Guru of hanuman ji

The guru of Hanuman ji was the Sun God.

Guru of Luv Kush

Maharishi Valmiki ji was the guru of Luv Kush, the son of Lord Rama and Sita Mata. Luv Kush was born at the time when Sita was living in Valmiki’s ashram. He was also named by Valmiki ji.

Who was Shabari’s guru

Shabari’s guru was a sage named Matang, watching the path of Lord Rama in the forest.

Who was the guru of chanakya

Although there is no description of Chanakya’s guru in any text or historical book, but according to some beliefs, his father, whose name was Chanak taught them in childhood.

Dronacharya Guru

Dronacharya received his childhood education from his father’s disciple Agnivesh ji. After receiving education, he got the knowledge of weapons and weapons from Parashuram ji. Thus Dronacharya’s gurus were Agnivesh and Parashurama.

Who was the guru of Eklavya

Eklavya had never taken education from Dronacharya in his life. Being the guru of the royal family, Dronacharya refused to teach him. Nevertheless, Eklavya, considering Dronacharya as his guru, installed his idol and learned bow lore. Thus Eklavya’s guru was Dronacharya. Eklavya had cut off his thumb in Guru Dakshina to Dronacharya.

Who was the guru of Gandhi ji

Mahatma Gandhi’s guru, who fought for freedom, was Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

Guru of Lord Krishna

The name of the guru of Lord Krishna and his friend Sudama, who was born in Dwapar Yuga, was Muni Sandipani.

Birju Maharaj Guru

Birju Maharaj was born in the house of Jagannath Maharaj, famous for Kathak dance. His father and uncle were proficient in all dance arts. He got training from his uncles Lachhu Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj and father. Thus he was their guru.

Who was the guru of pandavas

Along with Pandavas, Kauravas also had Guru Dronacharya.

The sharpest picture of ancient galaxies captured by NASA’S JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

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July 12, 2022, 5:49 PM

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The sharpest image to date of the ancient universe, 13 billion years ago, has finally been revealed by NASA’s JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE.

JWST has shown the farthest one could ever imagine seeing the universe. The image was unveiled by US President Joe Biden in the White House.

The stunning shot is overflowing with thousands of galaxies and we can spot some of the faintest objects, colorized in blue, orange and white tones.

The sharpest picture of ancient galaxies captured by NASA'S JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE — Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden expressed his excitement and said, “Today is a historic day. This is a historic moment for America and all of humanity.”

New Parliament building in India: Know its top 3 features…

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July 11, 2022, 2:51 PM

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New Parliament building of India has a bronze made National Emblem which is casr on the roof of the new Parliament building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 11 unveiled the bronze statue of the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building of India on Monday. EBNW Story highlights its top 3 rare features…

There is 6.5m high bronze National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building weighs around 9,500 kg

The steel structure that would support the emblem weighs nearly 6,500 kg.

The massive bronze emblem underwent eight stages — from its conceptualisation to the final installation.

PM Modi also interacted with workers engaged in the work of the new Parliament.

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PM performing rituals while unveiling the National Emblem cast on roof of the New Parliament Building in New Delhi

Watch the visuals from the ceremony here:

Watch | PM @narendramodi unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building today morning and also interacted with the Shramjeevis engaged in the operation of the new Parliament. pic.twitter.com/HU3lrlSNro
— Prasar Bharati News Services पी.बी.एन.एस. (@PBNS_India) July 11, 2022

Hadi Rani in Rajasthan: Know the story of her bravery & sacrifice for nation

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July 11, 2022, 2:29 PM

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Hadi Rani, a brave queen of Rajasthan, has made her name scripted in the glorious chapters of history after she sacrificed her life for the sake of her nation.

Had Rani was a daughter of Hada Chauhan Rajput who was married to Ratan Singh, a senior soldier in Mewar.

According to the legend, she sacrificed herself to motivate her husband to go to a battle.

The King Raj Singh, (1653–1680) from Mewar called Ratan Singh to join the rebellion against Mughal governor. However as Ratan Singh, the commander, had married only a few days earlier, he hesitated however later went to the battle ground with perceptions of Rajput honour disturbing him.

He asked his wife, Hadi Rani, to give him some memento so that he can take with him to the battlefield. Had Rani chopped off her head and placed it in a plate thinking that she was an obstacle to him doing his duty for Mewar.

A servant covered it with cloth and presented it to her husband.

The commander tied the memento around his neck by its hair and after their rebellion ended, he did cut his neck, having lost the desire to live.

Still today, people worship Hadi Rani in Rajasthan and folklore singers tell her story in songs about her chivalry, valor, courage.

Being an inspiration of various stories, poems and songs in Rajasthan, her name also founds place in curriculum in Rajasthan.

In fact, Hadi Rani ki Baori is a step well in todaraisingh town in Town which was built around 12th century.

A woman battalion called as Had Rani Mahila Battalion exists in Rajasthan police too!

Amarnath Yatra 2022: history, significance, climate, distance, tips and many more

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July 10, 2022, 3:25 PM

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The ice-caped cave temple Amarnath is one of the sacred Hindu pilgrimage centres in Northern India, at an altitude of approx 17,000 ft above sea level. The cave is believed to be a house, where Lord Shiva narrated Amar Katha, the secret of life and eternity. One can feel the divine spiritual vibration at Amarnath as it is considered as one of the holiest shrines. It is the only place where Lingham takes shape on its own. The ice is collected from the water dripping from the top of the cave due to the melting of the ice on top of it and the shrine is constructed.

Every year ‘Amarnath Yatra’ is marked by ‘Pratham Pujan’. Thousands of people from all over the world visit the cave to summon blessings. If you are planning a trip to Amarnath, then here are some important details you should know about.

History

The history of Amarnath is as interesting as the Yatra is. It is believed that the Amarnath cave is the place where Lord Shiva narrated AMAR KATHA to Parvati for her immortality.

Shiva left all his companions- Nandi, the bull – left at Pahalgam, the moon atop his head at Chandanwari, snake around neck at Lake Sheshnag, the 5 basic essentials of life that he carried at Panchtarini and even his son- Lord Ganesha himself- at Mahaguna top and entered in cave with Parvati.

He orders Agni Devta to demolish all the living creatures around so nobody can hear Amar Katha. On the order of Lord Shiva, Agnidev demolished everything but didn’t destroy an egg as it is not counted, unlike living creatures. After a while, the parrot hatched the egg. Lord Shiva started narrating the Amar Katha but in between, Parvati fell asleep and the parrot was the one who was nodding from behind. When he finished the narration, he realized that Goddess Parvati had actually fallen asleep and a parrot was listening all this while. Lord Shiva tried to kill the parrot but he flew away and entered into the womb of a Saint’s wife. The parrot then took birth and became a famous sage and, interestingly, his face took the shape of a parrot.

How to reach Amarnath

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Every year Yatra is organized by the government of Jammu and Kashmir. Yatra attracts lakhs of pilgrims during Shravani Mela in July-August as it is the only time in the whole year when the Amarnath Cave is accessible.

There are two ways to reach Amarnath, which are connected to major cities – Baltal and Pahalgam.

1. Amarnath Yatra via Pahalgam

This route is generally preferred by

most of the devotees. The length of the trec

k varies from 36 to 48 km depending upon the devotion of the pilgrim. It usually takes 3-5 days.

Amarnath Yatra via Baltal

This route is 14 km long and allows people to reach it in 1-2 days. One has to walk or be carried on ‘Dandies’ if they choose this route.

However, this route is favorable for returning back.

Both the routes provide the best possible facilities organized by Indian Army, Central Government and State Government Police Forces.

Amarnath Yatra In Helicopter

Starting Point: Baltal helipad

Starting Point: Pahalgam helipad

Cave to Drop-off point:

If a pilgrim opts for the helicopter ride, he/she will be dropped at Panjtarni, which is a 6km (2 hours) walk to the Amarnath caves but with many visiters present, the walk will take up to 4 hours.

Amarnath weather

The climate in Amarnath fluctuates frequently. Generally, the winters are long and partly cloudy. The weather ranges between 9 to 34 degrees Celsius.

Yatra Dates 2022

This year, Amarnath Yatra started on 30 June 2022 and will finish on 11 August 2022. The 43-day Yatra will accommodate approx 3 lakh pilgrims.

Tips-

While planning the trip, one must ensure to keep-

• Warm clothes & woolen caps

• Windbreaker Jackets.

• Waterproof shoes and raincoat.

• Trekking stick or Dandies.

• Water bottles

• First aid kit for emergency situations.

• Torch which might be helpful for you at night.

World Population Day 2022: History, significance, theme, quotes and more…

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July 7, 2022, 11:07 PM

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“One step to control the population can save this world from a dark future.”

History

World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July worldwide. It focuses on the importance of population and issues raised from it. July 11, 1987 is the date on which the world’s population reached an estimated rate of five billion people. Hence, from then, 11 July is considered as an annual date for world population day.

World population day was established by the Council of UNDP in 1989 by seeing the interest of the public in the celebration of five billion. And finally, in 1990, UNDP made this official.

Brief Synthesis

By 2011, the world has reached a population of 7 billion. And most probably in 2023, the world will hit a massive 8 billion population. Look how much popularity has increased since then!

The issue of a rising population is also causing damage to society. Crimes are happening in the field of gender inequality and human rights, especially in developing countries. The increase in population also throws light on health problems women face nowadays in pregnancy and family planning.

Not just health problems but other climatic conditions are affected by the massive growth of the population. If we look into the matter of COVID-19, the vaccines were unevenly distributed among people because the rate of people was really so high.

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, “Even though the pace of global population growth will continue to decline in the coming decades, the world population is likely to be between 20 and 30 per cent larger in 2050 than in 2020. Having accurate estimates of population trends and reliable forecasts of future changes, including for the size of populations and their distributions by age, sex and geographical location, is required for policy formulation and implementation and as a guide to assist countries in following a path towards sustainable development.”

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World Population Day 2022 Theme

“A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all – Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all”

World Population Day 2022 quotes for creating awareness among people

The happiness and prosperity of our future generation depends on how smartly we can control the growth of population so that our coming generations are able to enjoy the resources that mankind has been blessed with.

World is like a big family and the onus of saving it from growing population lies on each one of us

It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to work towards controlling the population to make world a better place to live for our children and our grandchildren.

Closing our eyes towards the problem of population will not eradicate it…. It is time and we must act now to secure our present and our future.

Rapid population growth is a sign of our ignorance and careless towards our coming generations. Let us be more responsible on the occasion of World Population Day

World Chocolate Day 2022: These fun chocolate facts will definitely make you crave it

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July 7, 2022, 8:59 PM

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World Chocolate Day is observed on July 7 every year worldwide. It is believed that Chocolate first came to Europe on this day in 1550. But for a Chocolate Lover, every single day is Chocolate day, isn’t it?

We don’t really need any reason to eat Chocolates but here are some Fun Chocolate Facts that will definitely make you crave it.

Origin

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Is Chocolate a Vegetable?

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1st Chocolate Bar

Ponniyin Selvan poster: Aishwarya Rai as queen of Pazhuvoor leaves fans speechless

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July 6, 2022, 9:29 PM

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Official Poster of Ponniyin Selvan has been unveiled and the royal look of beautiful Aishwarya Rai as the queen of Pazhuvoor leaves fans speechless. The film will release on September 30.

Giving a fine look at her character Nandini, the caption of the poster says, ‘Vengeance has a beautiful face.’

Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies took it to Twitter- “Vengeance has a beautiful face! Meet Nandini, the queen of Pazhuvoor!” the caption read.

Ponniyin Selvan poster: Aishwarya Rai as queen of Pazhuvoor leaves fans speechless — Ponniyin Selvan: Aishwarya Rai

The film also cast Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sarath Kumar, Vikram Prabhu, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Prabhu, Parthiban, and Prakash Raj is slated for a worldwide release on September 30.

Kodinhi in Kerala is mysterious twin capital of the country. Know why?

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July 6, 2022, 8:10 PM

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Kodinhi, God’s own country of Twins, is the village in Kerala which has the largest number of Twins in the country. There are at least 500 pairs of twins or more among the families residing in the village. In India, 9 twins per 1,000 births, but Kodinhi is such an exception, where the rate is 45 per 1,000 births.

What mystery does this land behold? Is there any scientific explanation for this? Is it genetics? What is it? This has never heard before has been going on for generations, yet its existence is still unknown to most people.

Situated amid lush greenery on the surrounding landscape of tall coconut trees, the remote village of Kodinhi around 150km from Kochi in Kerala is home to 2,000 families. Scientists still can’t give the exact causes behind the massive number of twins. Maybe genetics, age, race, height, weight, previous pregnancies, and assisted reproduction are a few of the factors contributing to the massive number of twins in the village of Kodinhi.

First ever research conducted in the village

Kodinhi in Kerala is mysterious twin capital of the country. Know why? — Kodinhi

The unusual thing of having a large number of twins in the village never seemed unusual to villagers at all until a pair of twin girls conducted research on this. Sameera and Femeena, twins, studying in IISC school in the village, noticed 8 pairs of twins in one class alone. The girls then got curious to find if there were more twins in other classes too. And after this marvelous beginning, this village faced massive popularity and many scientists and researchers came to know the facts behind this. Behind this bizarre number of twins, scientists haven’t got any explanation. In 2016, a few researchers from Germany came and took samples of hair and nails for a DNA test. But this research failed to give a scientific reason behind this mysterious phenomenon.

Not only Kodinhi,Cândido Godói in Brazil, Igbo-Ora in Nigeria and Hung Hiep in South Vietnam are other bizarre places in the world that have an exceptionally high rate of twin births.

And Science has no specific explanation for this.

List of most awaited movies for July 2022: Khuda Hafiz Part 2, Ek Villan Returns, Thor: Love and Thunder etc

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July 5, 2022, 8:21 PM

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Khuda Hafiz part 2 is among one of the most awaited movies of the coming time. It will hit the theaters on July 8, 2022. The month of July is going to be entertaining cinephiles as they will not only have Indian films but Marvel’s, Regional and Hollywood of all genres too.

Aakanksha Umath takes a look at top 8 films that are going to hit theaters in July 2022.

1. Shamsheera

Ranbir Kapoor, Vani Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt Starrer Shamsheera will release on July 22.

2. Khuda Hafiz part 2

Vidyut Jamwal’s Action thriller Khuda Hafiz-Agni Pariksha Part 2 will hit the theatre on July 8.

3. Shabash Mithu

Cricketer Mithali Raj Centric Shabash Mithu will release on July 15. Tapsee Panu is in lead role.

4. Nope

Nope is much awaited Sci fi horror written by Jordan Pelle will open theatrically on July 22.

5. The Gray Man

The Gray Man with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans in lead roles will stream on Netflix from July 22.

6. Ek Villan Returns

Disha Patani, John Abraham, Tara Sutaria and Arjun Kapoor featured, Ek Villan Returns is sequel of Ek Villan released 8 years ago. It will release on 29 July 2022.

7. Maha

Maha is going to hit the screen on July 22 in which Hanshika Motwani is in lead.

8. Thor: Love and Thunder

Love And Thunder will release on the Indian screens on July 7.