Hindu temples around the world

Some of the Temple structures around the world……

Amazing  and awesome architecture……

Courtesy of  : Religion forums.org

Angkor Wat (Cambodia) Ancient Maha Vishnu Temple
The largest temple Complex on the planet Earth.

A source of great national pride, Angkor Wat has been depicted in Cambodian national flags since 1863

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Swami Narayan Akshardham Temple (Delhi – India)

The complex features a large central monument crafted entirely of stone, exhibitions on incidents from the life of Swaminarayan and the history of India, an IMAX feature, a musical fountain, and large landscaped gardens.

Time

Time is my comrade,
Time keeps me company.
Time is my teacher,
Time teaches me patience.

Time is forgiving,
Time heals my wounds.
Time forgets my pain,
Time forgives all hurt.

Time is like a balm,
Time treats me gently-at times.
Time is like a mother,
Time waits for me – the child.

Time is not my enemy,
Time is my friend.
Time is Love –
Eternal Love…….

Sweet Longing

Sweet Longing

The Insatiable Thirst for The Divine.

Sweet Longing ,

Embracing My Heart With Love .

Sweet Longing,

A Burning Cry From Within.

Sweet Longing ,

Where I want to Remain Always …….

FOR OUR WORLD – Mattie Stepanek

With so much going on around us, we tend to forget the simple truths in life. I remembered Mattie Stepanek today. This angel, who came to this earth, lived for 14 years with the wisdom of a 1000 year old. (1990-2004)

His poems are like medicine to the wounded heart. His words touch the deepest part of of our hearts and they are like the waves on the beach, coming to wash the impurities we have gathered along the way. There is a freshness and innocence that only a child could bring……

He began writing when he was about 3 years old. Before he passed away in June, 2004, Mattie had written thousands of poems, dozens of essays and short stories, and presented a bound anthology of his writing to the Library of Congress.

Mattie’s poems of peace and hope have touched millions of lives; his heartsongs continues to reach people of all ages around the world. His life view was one of love and generosity and as a poet and a peacemaker, his desire was to bring his message of peace to as many people as possible.

In Mattie’s words, “we must remember to play after every storm and to celebrate the gift of life as we have it, or else life becomes a task, rather than a gift. We must always listen to the song in our heart, and share that song with others.”

FOR OUR WORLD

We need to stop.
Just stop.
Stop for a moment.
Before anybody
Says or does anything
That may hurt anyone else.
We need to be silent.
Just silent.
Silent for a moment.
Before we forever lose
The blessing of songs
That grow in our hearts.
We need to notice.
Just notice.
Notice for a moment.
Before the future slips away
Into ashes and dust of humility.
Stop, be silent, and notice.
In so many ways, we are the same.
Our differences are unique treasures.
We have, we are, a mosaic of gifts
To nurture, to offer, to accept.
We need to be.
Just be.
Be for a moment.
Kind and gentle, innocent and trusting,
Like children and lambs,
Never judging or vengeful
Like the judging and vengeful.
And now, let us pray,
Differently, yet together,
Before there is no earth, no life,
No chance for peace.

September 11, 2001
© Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek
From the book HOPE THROUGH HEARTSONGS

My Friend, My Guide…..

My Dearest friend,

Thank you for coming  into my life,

when I needed someone the most.

You taught me many many lessons in life,

And came to give me a season of joy and hope.

When I was down with low self esteem,

You made me feel on top of the world!

You told me how beautiful I am,

You told me how desirable I am.

 

You made me float in the air and brought me such joy,

You allowed me to see myself as a woman again.

You helped me to pull myself together again,

When I had lost all hope and had given up on myself.

 

You made me feel so special ……

You made me look at myself  again with new eyes.

You brought me herbs of love and care,

And healed my wounded soul.

 

Now I feel so special and beautiful…

With your wonderful love and support.

You made me work on myself,

And  told me never never to give up.

 

You taught me to be strong,

And not  succumb to my weaknesses.

You made me realize how wonderful I am.

You are  my  Guide from beyond, sent,

In my deepest and darkest moment.

 

The season is over and you have moved on,

Leaving behind a different person,

Someone healed, changed and whole  !

The Flight! – A Poem By Prem Rawat, Maharaji

I have felt the urge
The freedom surge,
Like you have.
Have you not the same fervor
To leap beyond
Feel the hover
To extend the wings
Feel the wind
Play harpstrings
Have you not imagined feeling free to feel and see?
I have in my dreams flown above the streams.
Higher that I could climb
I have reached, touched the Sublime.
Like a bird beneath its wings
Feel the winds´own ride.
I have just like you
Dreamt the dream
Savored the brew
And I have lifted my head in endless pride
Made freedom my bride.
Upon the throne meant for people just like you and me
I have commanded the soul.
I have Just like you,
Heard the heart pound true
My ears have rung with the message true
My heart uncontrolled have let out
My voice has quivered spoken aloud
I have heard again and again of the free space
Felt my heart race
I want the freedom bird within to rise above
And fly within
The greatest of the uncharted space
Infinite space savoured and slow pace.
Once again, I long
Long to hear the very song
Many a times I’ve heard before
That whisper within
For freedom bird to soar
Beat your wings
Push ahead in an unhurried pace
Until you have reached
The endless place.

Prem Rawat,Maharaji♥