Sunday, 29 November 2015

मृत्यु पूर्वाभास के अद्भुत लक्षण, हिन्दू पुराणों में उल्लिखित इन तरीकों से जान सकते हैं मौत की तारीख

कहते हैं जन्म के साथ ही व्यक्ति का अंत भी निश्चित हो जाता है। उसकी मौत कैसे होगी, कब होगी, कहां होगी आदि सभी का निर्णय पहले ही हो जाता है।लेकिन फिर भी मनुष्य की चिंता इसी बात पर स्थिर रहती है कि कहीं उसे या उसके परिजन को कुछ हो तो नहीं जाएगा। जिस तरह जीवन एक सत्य है उतना ही बड़ा सच है जीवन के पश्चात मौत।लेकिन फिर भी मनुष्य की चिंता इसी बात पर स्थिर रहती है कि कहीं उसे या उसके परिजन को कुछ हो तो नहीं जाएगा। जिस तरह जीवन एक सत्य है उतना ही बड़ा सच है जीवन के पश्चात मौत।व्यक्ति चाहे कितना ही ताकतवर, धनवान या ऊंचे ओहदे पर हो, कभी अपनी मौत को धोखा नहीं दे सकता। इस परिवर्तनशील दुनिया में हर पल व्यक्ति का स्वभाव, उसकी आकांक्षाएं, उसकी प्राथमिकताएं बदलती जा रही हैं और जाहिर है बदलते समय के साथ-साथ इस बदलाव में और भी तेजी आएगी।परंतु जीवन का मौत का चक्र ना कभी बदला है और ना कभी बदलेगा। जिसने जन्म लिया है उसे एक दिन इस भौतिक संसार को अलविदा कहना ही है। हां, मृत्यु के पश्चात आत्मा कहां जाती है, पुनर्जन्म लेकर दोबारा इस संसार का रुख करती है या नहीं, ये अभी एक पहेली ही है।इंसान को कभी नहीं पता चलता कि उसका अंत कितना नजदीक है लेकिन पुराणों के अनुसार भगवान शिव ने स्वयं कुछ ऐसे लक्षणों को बताया है जो मृत्यु के नजदीक होने जैसी बात को स्पष्ट करते हैं।मान्यताओं के अनुसार जब व्यक्ति के चेहरे का रंग पीला, सफेद या हल्का लाल पड़ने लगता है तो ये इस बात का लक्षण है कि 6 महीने के भीतर उसकी मौत निश्चित है।सामान्य तौर पर जब हम तेल या पानी में झांकते हैं तो हमें उसमें अपना अक्स नजर आने लगता है लेकिन जिस व्यक्ति की मौत नजदीक है उसे वह अक्स नजर नहीं आता।पानी और तेल के साथ-साथ शीशे और धूप में भी उसकी परछाई उसका साथ छोड़ जाती है। इसका अर्थ है आगामी 6 महीनों के भीतर उसकी आत्मा उसका शरीर त्याग देगी।मौत से कुछ समय पहले व्यक्ति को सब चीज काली नजर आने लगती है। वह रंगों के बीच अंतर करना बंद कर देता है, उसे सब कुछ काला ही नजर आने लगता है।वैसे इस लक्षण को पुख्ता तौर पर मान्य नहीं कहा जा सकता लेकिन ऐसा माना जाता है कि जिस व्यक्ति का बायां हाथ लगातार एक सप्ताह तक फड़कता रहता है तो यह इस बात को सिद्ध करता है कि एक माह के भीतर उस व्यक्ति की मौत हो जाएगी।मनुष्य के पास पांच सेंस ऑर्गन अर्थात इन्द्रियां होती हैं लेकिन अगर धीरे-धीरे उन इन्द्रियों में कड़ापन आने लगे तो यह उस व्यक्ति की मौत को स्पष्ट करता है।समय जैसे-जैसे बीतता है वह व्यक्ति अपनी नाक को नहीं देख पाता। सामान्य तौर पर धुंधला ही सही लेकिन हम अपनी नाक को देख सकते हैं लेकिन जिस व्यक्ति की मौत होने वाली होती है उसकी आंखें ऊपर की ओर मुड़ने लगती हैं जिसकी वजह से वह अपनी नाक नहीं देख पाता।सामान्य व्यक्ति सूरज, चांद और आग में से निकलने वाली रोशनी देख लेता है लेकिन जिस व्यक्ति की मौत होने वाली हो वह या तो इन सब की रोशनी को नहीं महसूस कर पाता या फिर ये सब उसे लाल रंग का नजर आता है।जिस व्यक्ति की मौत कुछ ही घंटों में होने वाली होती है उसे चांद में दरार या खंडित चांद नजर आता है।जब हम अपने दोनों कान अपने हाथों से बंद कर लेते हैं तो हमें एक अजीब सा शोर सुनाई देता है लेकिन जिस व्यक्ति की मौत होने वाली हो उसके साथ ऐसा नहीं होता क्योंकि जब वो अपने कान बंद करता है तो उसके लिए सिर्फ और सिर्फ सन्नाटा होता है।जिस इंसान की मृत्यु नजदीक होती है उसे हर समय अपने मृत परिजनों के साथ होने का एहसास होता है। यह एहसास इतना गहरा होता है कि उसे ये लगता है कि वह उन्हीं के साथ रह रहा है।मौत के 2-3 दिन रह जाने पर उस व्यक्ति को अपने साथ हर समय एक साये के होने का एहसास होता है।जीभ का सूजना और मसूड़ों में से पस के निकलने को भी मृत्यु का एक बड़ा लक्षण माना जाता है।आसमान में चमकने वाले करोड़ो तारों के बीच एक ध्रुव तारा भी मौजूद होता है, जिसे ना देख पाने वाले की 6 महीने के भीतर मौत होने की संभावना रहती है।मौत से कुछ समय पहले व्यक्ति के शरीर में से एक अजीब सी गंध आने लगती है। यह गंध किस तरह की होती है यह कभी स्पष्ट नहीं हो पाया लेकिन मृत्यु गंध नाम से जाने जानी वाली यह गंध एक विशिष्ट प्रकार की होती है।सपने में उल्लू या एक उजड़े हुए गांव को देखने का अर्थ है कि उस व्यक्ति की मौत नजदीक है।जब किसी व्यक्ति को हर जगह आग का भ्रम होने लगता है तो इसका अर्थ स्पष्ट है कि उसकी मौत निकट है।हम जब शीशा देखते हैं तो हमें अपना ही चेहरा नजर आता है लेकिन अगर किसी को अपने अलावा किसी और का चेहरा नजर आने लगे तो यह 24 घंटों के भीतर उसकी मौत का संकेत देता है।

Sunday, 22 November 2015

What is Theosophy?
THEOSOPHY is a body of truths which forms the basis of all religions, and which cannot be claimed as the exclusive possession of any. It offers a philosophy which makes life intelligible, and which demonstrates the justice and the love which guide its evolution. It puts death in its rightful place, as a recurring incident in an endless life, opening the gateway to a fuller and more radiant existence. It restores to the world the Science of the Spirit, teaching man to know the Spirit as himself and the mind and body as his servants. It illuminates the scriptures and doctrines of religions by unveiling their hidden meanings, and thus justifying them at the bar of intelligence, as they are ever justified in the eyes of intuition

What is Theosophical Society?
The Theosophical Society is composed of students, belonging to any religion in the world or to none, who are united by their approval of the Society’s Objects, by their wish to remove religious antagonisms and to draw together men of goodwill, whatsoever their religious opinions, and by their desire to study religious truths and to share the results of their studies with others. Their bond of union is not the profession of a common belief, but a common search and aspiration for Truth. They hold that Truth should be sought by study, by reflection, by purity of life, by devotion to high ideals, and they regard Truth as a prize to be striven for, not as a dogma to be imposed by authority. They consider that belief should be the result of individual study or intuition, and not its antecedent, and should rest on knowledge, not on assertion. They extend tolerance to all, even to the intolerant, not as a privilege they bestow but as a duty they perform, and they seek to remove ignorance, not punish it. They see every religion as an expression of the Divine Wisdom and prefer its study to its condemnation, and its practice to proselytism. Peace is their watchword, as Truth is their aim. Theosophy is the body of truths which forms the basis of all religions, and which cannot be claimed as the exclusive possession of any. It offers a philosophy which renders life intelligible, and which demonstrates the justice and the love which guide its evolution. It puts death in its rightful place, as a recurring incident in an endless life, opening the gateway to a fuller and more radiant existence. It restores to the world the Science of the Spirit, teaching man to know the Spirit as himself and the mind and body as his servants. It illuminates the scriptures and doctrines of religions by unveiling their hidden meanings, and thus justifying them at the bar of intelligence, as they are ever justified in the eyes of intuition. Members of the Theosophical Society study these truths, and theosophists endeavour to live them. Everyone willing to study, to be tolerant, to aim high, and to work perseveringly, is welcomed as a member, and it rests with the member to become a true theosophist.

How to become Member of Theosophical Society?
1. Membership is open to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or caste.
2. A member of the Indian Section may join any number of Lodges or Centres as an Associate Member. Such a member however shall be registered with the Indian Section as a member of only that Lodge or Centre through which he pays his annual dues to the Indian Section. A member of another National Section or Society may join the Indian Section, subject to the Rules of the (international) Theosophical Society.
3. Any person of ten years of age and above shall be eligible for membership in the Indian Section but anyone under the age of majority (eighteen years) shall be admitted to membership only with the written consent of his parent or guardian.
4. Every application for membership in the Indian Section shall be made on an authorised form and duly signed by the applicant.
5. A candidate for admission to the Theosophical Society desiring to be attached to any Lodge or Centre shall send his application along with the prescribed dues to the General Secretary, Indian section through the President or Secretary of that Lodge or Centre and the Federation Secretary. Admission to membership whether attached to a Lodge or Centre or unattached shall be at the discretion of the General Secretary, Indian Section and he shall refer to the Executive Committee of the Indian Section such application as are not acceptable to him for its decision.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Rs.90/- per annum + Rs 50/-(One time Entrance Fees) + Lodge Fees (Rs 40/- per year) + Rs 20/- (Annual Subscription for Indian Theosophist Magazine-Optional) payable either in cash or Cheque drawn in favour of  “Delhi Theosophical Federation” or through online transfer in bank as per following details:

A/c holder’s Name:  Delhi Theosophical Federation Council
S.B. Account No:     2010101008373
Bank Name:             Canara Bank, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi-110008
IFSC Code:              CNRB0002010

Membership Form can be taken from Secretary of Federation or may be downloaded by copying & pasting the following URL:

http://theosophy-india.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/TS_Application-Form.pdf

The Indian Section headquarters of Theosophical Society is located at Kamachha, Varanasi-201010 (U.P) Phone Nos: 0542-2400773/ 2397340/ 2450776
Website:     http://theosophy-india.org/


NEWS AND NOTES

THE INDIAN THEOSOPHIST, Oct. & Nov.2015

Delhi

Dr. Chittaranjan Satapathy, Vice-President, Theosophical Society, conducted study
class at Delhi Federation on 4 & 5 September. The themes studied were ‘Theosophy in daily
life with special reference to Yama, Niyama & Parmitas’; ‘Why and how to study The Secret
Doctrine’ ; and ‘Where Theosophy meets Krishnamurti’. Thirty members attended it on the
first day and there were 40 members on the second day.

Bro. M.P. Singhal was invited by India Habitat Centre, Delhi, to deliver a talk on 18
April. The subject of the talk was ‘Self-Awareness and Self-Knowledge’. The talk was followed
by Question & Answer in which the focus was on TS and also on the ill effects of the
change in climate.

Prof. C.A. Shinde, National Lecturer, gave a talk at Indraprastha Lodge on 10 May. He
spoke on ‘Unity is the key to Theosophy’.

Swami Aaron delivered a talk at Shankar Lodge on ‘Pure Consciousness’ in the first

week of June. Bro. P. Chaudhury spoke at the same venue on Mediation. It was held on 18
July.

DTF’s President Dr. D.K. Satsangi gave a talk on ‘Yoga Darshan’ and ‘Vivek Chudamani’
respectively at the Lodge in Kanpur. He actively participated in a discussion at a theosophical
Lodge in Bombay.

Six members of Besant Lodge discussed, about “Blending of Physical Nature with Spiritual
Nature.” The conclusion was that the ultimate object of all our spiritual endeavours is to
“Bring about a Fundamental change in our Character and ultimately our Behaviour.” In all
spiritual pursuits we need to first prepare and purify ourselves by Sadhna-Study, Meditation
and Service, Ashtang Yoga and so on.

The members of Besant Lodge discussed: “Human Potential and Propensities” on 24
September. The conclusion was that on the path of Evolution, constant awareness is essential
to develop and use human capacities like wisdom, tolerance, one pointedness, cheerfulness,
self-control in thought and action, faith, proper utilization of time and universal outlook.

The Annual Convention of Delhi Federation was held on 04 October 2015 under the
chairmanship of Bro Narendra Kumar. After universal invocation, President Dr D.K. Satsangi
delivered a brief talk highlighting the precepts of Theosophy & role of Founders in conveying
Theosophical teachings to masses. After the talk, Minutes of the last Annual Business Meeting
was approved & Annual Report for current year was presented by the Secretary. After this
Treasurer’s Report was placed before the General Body and was approved unanimously. This
was followed by the election of the office bearers.

Monday, 16 November 2015

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī,popularly known as Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, theologian and Sufi mystic. He was born on  September 30, 1207 at Vakhshin in Tajikistan & died on December 17, 1273 in Konya,Turkey.The general theme of Rumi's thought, like that of other mystic and Sufi poets of Persian literature, is essentially that of the concept of "Tawhid" — union with his beloved (the primal root) from whom he has been cut off and become aloof.

Rumi was an evolutionary thinker in the sense that he believed that the spirit after devolution from the divine Ego undergoes an evolutionary process by which it comes nearer and nearer to the same divine Ego. All matter in the universe obeys this law and this movement is due to an
inbuilt urge (which Rumi calls "love") to evolve and seek enjoinment with
the divinity from which it has emerged. Evolution into a human being from an animal is only one stage in this process.  to restore it.

His quotes are very popular among Persian scholars.

One of his most astounding quote is:

"I died as a mineral and became a plant,
I died as plant and rose to animal,
I died as animal and I was Man.
Why should I fear? When was I less by dying?
Yet once more I shall die as Man, to soar"

Please ponder over is there  an iota of difference between the teachings of
Theosophy or this Mystic? This Sufi saint expounded the same ideas, which Theosophy imparted 600 years after his death.Simply amazing...!!!
Minutes of Meeting of Annual General Body Meeting of Delhi Theosophical Federation held on 
04 /10/2015
Annual General Body Meeting of of Delhi Theosophical Federation was held on 04/10/2015 under the chairmanship of Bro Narendra Kumar. After universal invocation, President Dr D.K.Satsangi delivered a brief talk highlighting precepts of Theosophy & role of founders in bringing Theosophical teachings to masses.
After the talk, Minutes of last Annual Business Meeting was approved & Annual Report for current year was presented by the Secretary. After this Treasurer’s Report was tabled & was approved unanimously. Subsequently Bro Narendra Kumar conducted the elections & declared the results of
election as below:
1. President: Dr Rajiv Gupta
2. Vice-President: Bro Mohan Lal Khatri
3. Secretary: Sis Meena Thakur
4. Joint Secretary: Bro Rajiv Mathur
5. Treasurer: Bro V.K.Taneja
6. Auditor: Bro R.N.Shukla
7. Librarian: Sis Suvralina Mohanty
As mandated by the Constitution, one Lodge Representative from each lodge & other members (maximum 3) constituting Federation Council, will be co-opted later on. Bro V.K.Taneja will continue to remain Representative to Indian Section Council till 2016, as he was elected for 3 years in 2013 for 3 years from 2013 to 2016.
Bro M.L.Khatri tabled a resolution to enhance the wages of Cartetaker from Rs 1000 p.m. to Rs 1500
p.m from 1st October 2015, for which he consented to donate Rs 6000 per year. The Resolution was approved unanimously.
The meeting ended with thanks to the chair.
Minutes of E.C. Meeting of Delhi Theosophical Federation held on 14/11/2015

The maiden Executive Council meeting of newly constituted office bearers of Delhi Theosophical Federation was held in the premises of Federation Headquarters on 14/11/2015 at 6.00 P.M, under the Chairmanship of Dr Rajiv Gupta, President, to discuss various items circulated vide Agenda Dated 24/10/2015.

The following members were present:
1. Dr Rajiv Gupta: President
2. Meena Thakur: Secretary
3. Bro V,K,Taneja:Treasurer
4. Bro R.K.Mathur:Joint Secretary
5. R.N.Shukla: Auditor

The following Resolutions were adopted as per Agenda Items:

1.To nominate Co-opt members in Executive Committee

As per Constitution of Federation maximum 4 members, including Librarian can be co-opted in E.C. During last elections held on 4th October, Sister Suvralina Mohanty was elected as Librarian, hence following 3 members were co-opted:
i. Bro Satish Varma
ii. Bro Ram Hari Verma
iii. Sister Ved Amrita

2. To confirm nominations of Lodge Representatives in E.C.

As per Constitution 1 member from each Lodge is supposed to be nominated in the E.C.on the recommendations of each Lodge.The following members were nominated on the recommendation of respective Lodge:
i. Bro Archit Gupta- Indraprastha Lodge
ii.Bro P.Bhattacharjee- Besant Lodge
iii.Bro K.C.Gupta- Shankar Lodge
It was decided that members from other active Lodges may be nominated by the Secretaries of other such Lodges and send the nominations to Federation Secretary.

3. To discuss the issues of Property tax & Ground Rent
It was decided to file Property Tax Return as usual i.e. considering the premises as Place of Public Worship till further clarification from the authorities is obtained. As regards Ground Rent is concerned, Bro R.K.Mathur was requested to discuss the matter with Tax Consultants & formulate further measures accordingly.

4. To take stock of workings of various Lodges In a bid to activate dormant Lodges,
it was decided to convene meetings of various Lodges & obtain first hand report of such Lodges. The office bearers of these Lodges may be invited for interaction in inter-lodge meetings. It was proposed by Dr Rajiv Gupta that hosting of a website of Delhi Theosophical Federation may be considered, where various members/Office bearers, who are unable to attend meetings in person, can clear their doubts through Question/Answer forum supposed to be available at the website.

5. To authorize new signatories for maintaining bank account

It was decided that Sis Meena Thakur & Bro Rajiv Kumar Mathur may be authorized as new signatories in lieu of old signatories-Bros M.P.Singhal, Satish Varma & Narendra Kumar, who have ceased to be the office bearers of Federation.

6. To consider plans for renovation of federation building
It was decided to renovate the building on top priority starting with reinforcement of roof, changing electrical wiring, renovating toilets, white washing & fencing & increasing the height of boundary wall, where necessary. At present condition of toilets is in a pathetic state, which must be made usable with bare minimal repairs. However it was decided that no expenses should be incurred by anybody authorized or otherwise, without proper approval.

7. To consider plans for setting up Bank ATM for sustenance of day to day expenses of federation Bro R.K.Mathur, who is a Law Officer in Bank & deals in all such type of activities, was entrusted with this responsibility. He will give his opinion after studying the lease documents of property.

8. Any other matter with permission of chair

Various matters were discussed under this category. Bro V.K.Taneja pointed out that Indraprastha Lodge is having huge collection of rare & out of print books, but due to lack of manpower, proper upkeep of these books is not possible. On last 2 occasions, hundreds of such books were destroyed due to termite.3 years ago Indraprastha lodge had passed a resolution to hand over these books to Federation & Federation had also accepted the proposal, however the plan could not be materialized. It was decided that, if Indraprastha Lodge agrees to hand over the books, Federation will accede to their request. Dr Rajiv Gupta pointed out that photograph of new President-Bro Tim Boys needs to be framed & fixed in hall alongwith pictures of founders & past Presidents. He also pointed out that microphone stand also needs to be repaired. Both the proposals were accepted. Measures to be adopted for shifting of toilet from outer boundary & electric pole from premises was also discussed, however matter was postponed for discussion in next meeting.

The meeting ended with thanks to the chair.