Spiritual
Pope urges international diplomatic push on N. Korea, Syria
Vatican City, Jan 8 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Monday appealed for international efforts towards dialogue on the Korean peninsula, Syria and other world flashpoints in a wide-ranging annual address to the ambassadors of some 185 nations.
“Peace is not built by vaunting the power of the victor over the vanquished,” he said in the foreign policy speech that backed disarmament and multilateralism.
Any disputes between nations must be resolved by negotiation and agreement, not by war, the Pope said in the speech which prioritised human rights over power and profit.
“In this regard, it is of paramount importance to support every effort at dialogue on the Korean peninsula, to find new ways of overcoming the current disputes, increasing mutual trust and ensuring a peaceful future for the Korean people and the entire world,” he said.
The speech also focused on conflict-wracked Syria, where a devastating civil war has raged for almost seven years.
“It is also important for the various peace initiatives aimed at helping Syria to continue, in a constructive climate of growing trust between the parties, so that the lengthy conflict that has caused such immense suffering can finally come to an end,” Pope Francis said.
“Our shared hope is that, after so much destruction, the time for rebuilding has now come,” he said, calling for the inclusion and protection of religious minorities including Christians “who for centuries have made an active contribution to Syria’s history”.
The pontiff urged a political solution to achieve “peaceful coexistence” between Israelis and Palestinians “despite the difficulties” and upheld respect for the “status quo” on the holy city of Jerusalem, calling for “every initiative be carefully weighed”.
Among the lessons taught by the devastating conflict of World War I, which ended a century ago, is that war isn’t deterred by the “law of fear,” but rather by “calm” reason, he said.
“Future acts of aggression are not deterred by the law of fear, but rather by the power of calm reason,” he said.
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Chaitra Navratri 2022 begins on the first day of the Hindu month (lunar-solar calendar) Chaitra. It marks the end of spring season and beginning of summer season, and that’s why it is also known as Vasant Navratri. The nine-day-long festival has already started from April 2. Tomorrow, that is April 3, is the second day of Chaitra Navratri, and Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of the holy festival.
Chaitra Navratri 2022 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini Significance
Maa Brahmacharini is known for her pure and sincere devotion and determination. According to the drik panchang, Goddess Parvati took birth at the home of Daksha Prajapati. In this form, the Goddess Parvati was a great Sati and her unmarried form is worshipped as Goddess Brahmacharini. It is also believed that Lord Mangal, the provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Brahmacharini. She did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband and performed hard austerity. Due to this, she was called Brahmacharini. According to Hindu mythologies, Goddess Brahmacharini was on a diet of Bilva leaves for 3000 years while she prayed to Lord Shankar. Later, she even stopped eating Bilva leaves and continued her penance without any food and water.
Chaitra Navratri 2022 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi
Step 1: The devotees should get up early and should take a bath.
Step 2: Then, the devotees should take flowers, roli, chandan, among other puja samagari and offer them to the idol of Maa Brahmacharini.
Step 3: The devotees should chant mantras and conclude the puja by performing a special Maa Durga Aarti.
The favourite flower of Maa Brahmacharini is Jasmine. The website also mentions the mantras to chant for Maa Brahmacharini.
Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah॥
Stuti:
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
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