Category: life

Why do we celebrate GOOD FRIDAY

Good Friday is observed to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It’s a solemn day in the Christian calendar, marking the sacrifice believed to have redeemed humanity’s sins. The term “Good” refers to the day’s sacredness and its spiritual significance — not that the events were joyful.

Historically, it’s rooted in early Christian tradition and has been observed since at least the 4th century. It falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday, as part of the Holy Week.

Though not universally a public holiday in India, states like Kerala, Goa, and Nagaland observe it officially due to significant Christian populations.

From a sociological angle, the ritual of mourning, silence, and prayer on Good Friday symbolizes collective memory, grief, and hope — key elements in any community’s cultural and moral fabric.

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The Fall of Adam and Eve

Long ago, before the world was as we know it today, God created the first man, Adam. He shaped Adam from the dust of the ground and breathed life into him. Then, God placed him in a beautiful paradise called the Garden of Eden. The garden was filled with lush trees, colorful flowers, and flowing rivers. Adam had everything he needed—food, water, and peace. However, something was missing. He was alone.

Seeing this, God decided to create a companion for Adam. While Adam was asleep, God took one of his ribs and formed Eve, the first woman. When Adam awoke, he was overjoyed to see her. They lived happily in the garden, enjoying its beauty and taking care of the plants and animals.

In the center of the garden stood two special trees: the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. God told Adam and Eve, “You may eat the fruit of any tree except the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. If you eat from it, you will surely die.” Adam and Eve obeyed and lived peacefully.

However, one day, as Eve wandered near the forbidden tree, she saw a serpent coiled around its branches. This was no ordinary serpent—it was cunning and full of deceit. The serpent whispered to Eve, “Why don’t you eat the fruit? It will not harm you. Instead, it will open your eyes, and you will become like God, knowing good and evil.”

Eve hesitated, but the fruit looked so tempting. Curiosity got the better of her. She reached out, plucked the fruit, and took a bite. Then, she offered it to Adam, who, though hesitant, also ate it.

The moment they ate the fruit, something strange happened. They suddenly felt ashamed of their nakedness and covered themselves with leaves. When God came to visit them, Adam and Eve hid among the trees. But God called out, “Where are you?”

Trembling, Adam and Eve stepped forward. God asked, “Did you eat from the tree I commanded you not to eat from?” Adam blamed Eve, and Eve blamed the serpent.

God was deeply saddened. Because they had disobeyed, He punished them:

  • The serpent was cursed to crawl on its belly forever.
  • Eve would suffer pain in childbirth.
  • Adam would have to work hard for his food, for the earth would no longer give freely.

Then, God banished them from the Garden of Eden. He placed a mighty angel with a flaming sword at the entrance so they could never return. Though they had lost paradise, God still loved them and provided them with clothing before they left.

Thus began the journey of humanity, learning from its mistakes and seeking redemption.

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Oxygen, Remdesivir and Corona

My life and routine has been in tatters ever since my friend got admitted for #CovidSOS #COVID19India I have not slept well since last 5 days, have got thousands of call and have been attending that. Have called every big person I know. And have managed to pull him out of danger. He is fine now.

Have got help from people in BJP, JDU, Congress and many other parties. Have got help from people who love BJP and RSS. And have helped them too.

I will not make fun of anyone. But when you go to a hospital, you will get to see death and sorrow. Your heart will break.

You are fine till you have covid but recovering from Home. Just pray that you don’t need hospitalization.Because, there is no oxygen, life saving medicines and your life is just dependent on the important contacts you have which can arrange this.

Govt. and Hospitals have failed. Today you are alive, tomorrow you can die. Because govt, system, and whatever you call this has failed you.

They are also trying it hard. But the fact is, you are digging a well when fire has engulfed you from every corner.

And Remember everyone who loved and helped you.

And one last thing, when everyone has their life dependent on oxygen and life saving drugs, I will hardly care about #routine #Protocol #schedule and #MannKiBaat because these are not important, life and citizens are !

I will not waste even a minute on such nonsense talks!
🙏🙏🙏🙏

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अब कुकृत्य कौन सा बाकी है

I dedicate this poem to the people of the world who feel for the humankind,and to the blessings of Geeta Madam & Vinay Sir,and to the love of the people who consider that I could write, AND to the inspiration of terrific poetry of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar ji & Harivansh Rai Bachchan ji. I am Happy !

अब कुकृत्य कौन सा बाकी है
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जो जाति का दंभ लिए ले जांघ ठोक चलते हैं
वो कर्म से ऊपर जन्म का दान लिए चलते हैं

जो इस धरती पर धर्म का भार लिए चलते हैं
वो मनुज पापी के मोक्ष का पतवार लिए चलते हैं.

है कलियुग यह, कल छल से सबपे वार किया जाता है.
खून सींच,धर शीश-माल वसुधा का श्रृंगार किया जाता है.
यहाँ विजय पात फहराने को,हर युक्त जुटाते लोग सभी
कर बंधू -बांधव का शीश हरण,होते हैं मोद प्रमोद सभी.
कर नर वध,औ कर पशु वध ऊँचे नाम हमारे होते हैं.
हो लोक-लुलुप हर पाप करें,पुनीत ये काम हमारे होते हैं.
क्या हार जीत,क्या स्वर्ग नरक,किसको मिलता है पुण्य-धाम
क्यूँ सोचें इतना नर नश्वर,क्यों करना कोई धर्म-नाम.

क्या सचमुच हम कुछ सभ्य हुवे, जब मनुजत्व शर्माता है
पशु झुण्ड देख ये बर्बरता, उर-मन ही बहुत अकुलाता है.
सहस्त्रों सहस्त्र वर्षो पहले जब हम आखेट किया करते थे
ले नग्न देह,हर पशु प्राण अपना उदर भरा करते थे
पत्थर से आग जलाते थे,पत्थर ही शत्रु पर ढाते थे
तबसे लेकर इस काल तक,हमने गहन शोध-संधान किया
सब चल-अचल संसाधन ने वर्चस्व हमारा मान लिया.
है क्लांत मन,है भीत आत्म,रे मनुज क्या अद्भुत काम किया.
ना पशु रहा,ना मनुज रहा,रे बर्बर होकर क्या बेजोड़ नाम किया.

अम्बर भी तेरा त्रास सहे,वसुधा सिसके उर-नीर बहे
त्रिलोकी सृष्टि रचेता भी,प्रलाप में अकथ हर वचन कहें
अब कुकृत्य कौन सा बाकी है,दर दर पे पाप का अनल जले
क्यूँ दिनकर अब अस्त न होते हैं,क्यूँ शीतल होकर चाँद जले.
क्यूँ मंद पवन मोदक होते,क्यूँ मौसमी सभी बयार चले.
अब कौन कुकर्म रह बाकी है,क्यूँ श्रष्टि का अंत नहीं होता.
क्यूँ सागर होकर उन्मत समग्र धरती को नही भींगा देता.

है मन मलिन,उर कांप रहा,चंहु और बर्बरता नाच रही !
क्या जीवन है,या शाप कोई,या काल सभी को बांच रही.
न शब्द का सोता सूखता है,हर एक पोर सब दुखता है.
हे नाथ,मुझे हर लो वसुधा का क्रन्दन ना अब देखा जाता.
अनगिन ग्रन्थ लिखूं,ना तब भी मनुज पाप लेखा जाता.
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Copyright@ Arun Bharti

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इन रिश्तों का सामान !

इन रिश्तों का सामान !
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तुम जो रिश्ते को
परचून की दुकान समझते हो
पान का थूकदान समझते हो
रेलवे का प्लेटफार्म समझते हो
क्या गज़ब करते हो.

तुम जो रिश्ते को
बिना भाड़े का मकान समझते हो
तुम्हारे इंतज़ार में बस हम जगे
ऐसा जागरूक मेजबान समझते हो
क्या गज़ब करते हो.

मूलरूप से तुम व्यापारी
हर रिश्ते का मोल लगाते हो
लेन देन के खेल में बस
लेन लेन ही खाते हो

मैं बेचारा सीधा साधा
सच्चा सा मेजबान
चलो उठाओ ठगने वाला
इन रिश्तों का सामान !
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Copyright@ Arun Bharti

 

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धरती के रिश्ते

धरती के रिश्ते 

धरती और मुझ में एक बात खास है.
हमारे ज़ीने के अंदाज़ पास पास हैं.

तुम्हारे पास सूरज की धुप है और चंदा की शीतलता है.
मेरे पास उसके होठों की गर्मी और छुवन की कोमलता है.

तुम्हारे पास शहर हैं तो गाँव भी हैं.
मेरे पास तुम हो तुम्हारी यादों के छावं भी है.

धरती तुम्हारे पास हरियाली है तो सुखा भी है.
मैंने उसके अंतस को और विरह को देखा भी है.

तुम्हारे पास कलकल करती नदियाँ है,लोगों का अम्बार है.
मेरे पास उसके नैन अश्रु है,उसका अन्छुवा सा प्यार है.

तुम इतराती हो तुम्हारे पास कश्मीर है.
मेरे पास वो पूरा है सशरीर है.

तुमको गर्व है की संसद है महल है.
मैं खुश हूँ मेरे पास ताजमहल है.

तुम्हारे पास संघर्ष है तो प्रेम भी है.
मैं उसका आस हूँ वो मेरा नेम भी है.

धरती मुझे उससे भी प्यार है तुमसे भी प्यार है.
हमारे सुख दुःख एक हैं,हम अच्छे यार हैं.

-------------(अरुण भारती 'चिंतित')
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