90% of Indians seem to have forgotten the spirit of Diwali. A year of frustration, unleashed in one night of pollution, while the simple act of lighting diyas takes a backseat. The worst part? Anyone who calls this out is silenced with Hindu-Muslim rhetoric. No spiritual wisdom.
@JoshuaBarzon So, you're holding 1.4 billion people responsible for the mistakes of a few individuals? Hoping to achieve some short term political gain?
The Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa describes Śūrpaṇakhā's encounter with Śrī Rāma at Pañcavaṭī.
Captivated by Rāma's extraordinary beauty, she approaches him and expresses her desire to marry him. Rāma, smiling, playfully directs her towards his younger brother Lakṣmaṇa, suggesting that he is unmarried. Lakṣmaṇa, in turn, humorously redirects her to Rāma.
Taking their words literally, Śūrpaṇakhā becomes enraged. She threatens to devour Sītā before Rāma's eyes so that she can enjoy his company without a rival wife. She then rushes towards Sītā like a meteor hurtling towards Rohiṇī.
Rāma restrains her and tells Lakṣmaṇa that one should not jest with cruel and ignoble beings. At Rāma's direction, Lakṣmaṇa draws his sword and cuts off her nose and ears.
An important textual detail: Vālmīki repeatedly identifies Śūrpaṇakhā as a Rākṣasī (राक्षसी).
Watch this clip from Japanese adaptation of ramayan
How accurately sita haran is depicted here
But our own Indian director needed to make it controversial
Apologitic hinduism will lead it to its grave
Dharm ke naam par netaon ko apni zindagi mat chalane dena. Religion is personal; it was never meant to be a political weapon for public support. The moment faith becomes a tool for power, a nation stops progressing and starts rotting from within.
@ajeetbharti We as kaliyugi’s can’t be even a percent of what shree ram is. We might get doubts doing things but he had none. He was the best example of maryada purushottam. My favourite scene from the anime. Can watch this endlessly on loop.
@Ramya_mohan_ Maa Sita manifested as Mahakali and slew the thousand-headed Ravana when Shri Ram was exhausted, according to the Adbhuta Ramayana. But even there, she was never portrayed as routinely fighting demons.
Naraka Chaturdashi - Kali Chaudas tomorrow.
Chant the Sahasranama of Ma Kali and extend your devotion to her.
The bhakts who fear any abhichar kriya or badha must definitely worship her during the Nishita Kaal tomorrow - Midnight.
Today is Kali Chaudas 🌺🪔
Kali Chaudas appears on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi of Karthik Maas in North India or Ashwin Maas of South India
Kali means the remover of darkness and evil. She's our Divine Mother Goddess who rules the entire universe.
Kali Chaudas aligns with Narak Chaturdashi. It's a very auspicious day to worship Maa Kali and seek her blessings on this day.
Maa Kali is worshipped at night. The Muhurat for worship is from 11:57 PM on 7th Nov to 12:48 AM on 8th Nov 2026.
On Kali Chaudas, Maa Kali is worshipped to get rid of evil spirits, negative energies, influences and to make us powerful warriors.
Maa Kali saves her worshippers from negativity, gives divine protection and fulfills all desires.
Jai Maa Kali 🌺🙏
@RajanThakar3