--Karma--

Karma (Sanskrit: कर्मन karman, Pāli: कमा Kamma) means "action" or "doing"; whatever one does, says, or thinks is a karma.

In Buddhism, the term karma is used specifically for those actions which spring from :

• mental intent (Pali: cetana)
• mental afflictions

which bring about a fruit (Sanskrit, Pali: phala) or result (vipāka), either within the present life, or in the context of a future rebirth. Other Indian religions have different views on karma. Karma is the engine which drives the wheel of the cycle of uncontrolled rebirth (saṃsāra) for each being.
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Karma (Sanskrit for “action”), in Indian philosophy, the sum total of one's actions, good or bad. These actions are attached to the soul as it transmigrates and each new body (and each event experienced by that body) is determined by previous karma.

The belief in karma, which can be traced to the Upanishads, is accepted by all Hindus, although they differ on many points: Some aspire to amass good karma and a good rebirth, while others, regarding all karma as bad, strive for release from the process of rebirth (samsara) altogether; some believe that karma determines all that happens to a person, whereas others attribute a larger role to destiny, divine intervention, or human effort.

One form of karma (prarabdha) is believed to be determined at birth and worked out during the present life; another form (sanchita) remains latent during this life; and a third (sanchiyamana), amassed in this lifetime, matures in a future life. See Hinduism.


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--Common Dreams Explained..--

Life may be just a dream, but how do we interpret it? What we dream at night can give us clues about what is important to us in waking life. Dreams help us to process our conscious thoughts and can give us new and important insights into the problems and challenges we face in the world. Although we may have strange and unusual dreams, there are a number of common dreams that many of us experience over and over again. Read the interpretations below for an explanation of symbols that seem to appear frequently in dreams.

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1. Faulty or lost items: your phone won't work, your car breaks down, or you can't find your husband.

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This dream is alerting you to areas of your life that need repair or extra care right now. You may want to slow down and pay more attention to the realm of life indicated. For example, if you dream of your phone not working, notice how you are communicating to others now. Are you doing everything you can to get your message across in a positive way? If not, you may want to tune up this area of your life.

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2. Money: you received a windfall, or you lost your savings in the stock market.

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Money in dreams symbolizes what you value or find important in life. If you dream of suddenly receiving a sum of money, this indicates that you are at a time in your life when your values are becoming very clear to you. If you have dreams of losing money, you may be experiencing a time of feeling separated from your sense of meaning in life. Try to explore what has been important to you in the past to see if your values have changed or altered over time.

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3. You find yourself back in the classroom, or you've failed a test.

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This dream indicates that there is a challenge in your life and you fear failing. It also can mean that you may feel that you have regressed in some way and are not up to the task currently at hand. You may also feel judged or tested by an authority figure or someone who is in charge of you in some way.

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4. You or a loved one is ill or dying.

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You may be approaching a time of great change when some parts of your life are falling away and disappearing. This dream is helping you to practice the feelings of loss that you may be having as the elements of your life or your relationships with others change and evolve. It is rare that this dream forecasts an actual death or illness, but it still might be a good idea to get a checkup or pay extra attention to your health now.

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5. Being chased.

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Being chased in a dream indicates that you may be feeling you have a lot of responsibilities that you are having a hard time keeping up with. This dream is often known as a "stress dream," indicating that its presence is a sign to try to relax and slow down.

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6. Teeth: you're smiling with nice, clean teeth, or your teeth are breaking off or forming cavities.

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Teeth represent time, stability, and maturity. The state of the teeth in your dream will give important clues as to what your relationships and feelings are related to these important life themes.

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7. Nudity.

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Dreams where you or someone else appears nude relate to feelings of being exposed or vulnerable in waking life. You may currently be having an experience where everyone else seems to know about your problems and issues, and you are having a hard time processing your situation privately.

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8. Falling, flying, or sinking.

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Changing direction, either going up or down in a dream, indicates where your awareness is in waking life. Dreams of falling or sinking symbolize a time of being more aware of your unconscious mind and deepest innermost thoughts, feelings, and memories. Dreams of flying indicate that you are exploring your conscious mind at this time or connecting to the realm of spirits, angels, and other energetic beings.

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9. Water
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Water in dreams is a sign that a certain emotional situation or experience is of importance in your life. Now is a good time to pay particular attention to your feelings and the realm of the imagination, dreams, and fantasies. The condition or state of the water will give clues as to the exact nature of your experience. Hurricanes and storms can indicate more challenging emotional situations, and on the opposite side, gentle streams and lakes indicate a more calm and peaceful emotional state or even a love or romantic connection.

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10. Missing a boat, plane, bus, etc.

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Transportation vehicles in dreams symbolize the ability to move and act in the world. They represent our will, desire, and skill at accomplishing and manifesting our dreams and goals. When one of these vehicles is missing, it can mean that we are having a hard time finding the motivation to act and move in the world. We may need to reconnect with what drives or propels us into creatively manifesting our dreams.

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Developing the skill to interpret and make the most of your dream messages is an easy and enjoyable process and can be done by just about anyone.

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Quick Tips to Interpret and Benefit from Your Dreams:

• 1. Keep a dream journal near your bed to record your dreams.
• 2. Read through your journal once a week and underline repeating dream symbols, terms, people, and themes that arise.
• 3. Use the guide above to track your current emotional state and life issues, and notice the patterns and timing of their evolution.
• 4. Try to identify any dream symbols (cars, teeth, water) that appear in your waking life, noticing which appear with greater frequency and the nature of your interaction with these symbols. Is there any overlap between your waking and dreaming life?

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--THE DESTINY OF MAN--

THE DESTINY OF MAN

It is the destiny of man to move forward,

doing the things he cannot do,

accomplishing the tasks that could not be done,

reaching farther than anyone would imagine.

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Birthed under a star,

he cannot rest until he is among them,

reaching them, touching them,

feeling the power of the Universe.

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He will ride comets across the sky,

and rest himself among the moons.

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His whole being is a desire to know,

and only the answers

to the ultimate questions,

will ever satisfy him.

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Only touching unknown shores,

will his soul be fulfilled.

Time will pass and bend to his will.

No power known can stop him,

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for his forehead is touched with fire,

fire from within,

a surging force,

a power so intense;

it alone will carry him to the stars.

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By: Edmond Danken Sailor

~http://www.firstscience.com/home/yourpoems/the-destiny-of-man_9.html

--Heart Breaker.....--

Heart breaker

Soul shaker

You heard my despairing cries

You saw the tears in my eyes

And yet you stand there

Like you don’t care

Shrug your shoulders

Leave me wordless

As the only thing you say

Is sorry like it makes it okay

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Oh heartbreaker, you tore my soul

And you’ve broken my world

Once you held my heart

Now you’ve broken it

Once you filled my soul

Now you’ve emptied it

And you walk away Like it’s a normal day

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Leaving my Heart..... broken and Soul.... shaken

By © Sulthana Begum

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--Thailand New Year (Songkran) Song--

--Songkran Festival 2009-Thailand--

Songkran is without doubt the most popular of all Thai festivals and rightly so.It marks the beginning of a new astrological year and its exact dates are determined by the old lunar calendar of Siam.

This year the three-day festival falls on 13 to 15 April.

Traditionally, April 13 is known as “Maha Songkran Day” and marks the end of the old year, April 14 is “Wan Nao”, while April 15 is “Wan Thaloeng Sok” when the New Year begins.

While the festival has its roots in Buddhist heritage, the washing of Buddha images, merit making, traditional family values and the sprinkling of water in respect for elders, it is best known for the fun and “sanook” everyone gains from splashing copious quantities of water on all who happen to pass by.

Songkran is celebrated with gusto by young and old, throughout the country. City communities and villages in rural Thailand forget their troubles and concentrate on the serious of business of having fun as well as cooling off, during the height of the summer’s scorching tropical temperatures.

Probably of all the national festivals, this is the one that foreigners love to experience the most. They will come across water splashing festivities wherever they travel giving them an opportunity to share in a festival that is immensely popular, while still retaining a link to its traditional roots and values.

One of the traditional values points to the Thai family and the opportunity for family members to express their respect for their elders. Younger members of the family pour scented water on the hands of their parents, and grandparents. They may present them with gifts or tokens of their love. In return, elders wish youngsters good luck and prosperity.

In temples, elder members of the family gather to make merit, offering alms to the monks. They may help clean the temple courtyard, or perform bathing rites for Buddha images
In by-gone days, the fun of splashing water on friends or strangers had to wait until the late afternoon when the religious duties and ceremonies were over.

Today, the lines are often blurred with the younger generation making the most of the three-day opportunity to splash water on everyone in sight.

Possibly the most famous of the Songkran celebrations takes place in Chiang Mai. It attracts thousands of visitors, from all over Thailand as well as international tourists determined to share in the fun.

Often simply called the Chiang Mai Water Festival, the core of the celebrations will be held, 13 to 15 April, at the city’s main irrigation canal, with parades and cultural performances as well as arts demonstrations. The actual opening ceremony will be held 12 April, at the Royal Flora complex when the Minister of Tourism and Sports will declare the festival open.

There are other opportunities to join in Songkran festivities regardless of where you are traveling.
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