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Mlang Mlang itself is a term used to identify certain people with distinguishable characteristics of action or appearance. In Arabic, the comparative term is faqeer, dervaish in Persian, The word malang itself most likely derives from the Persian language but is used in many languages with varying meanings. The word can be found in Persian, Pashto, Dari, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and Malay (Indonesia) with similar meanings. The word can mean someone: i-                 Who is not aware of himself, not aware of his surroundings, not worried about worldly things. ii-               Shaman, magician, sorcerer, beggar, addict, insane person, vagrant wanderer, destitute. iii-             A saint, a devotee, a person not enamoured of worldly possessions or an attendant at a shrine or a religious mystic. J L Lee in his research paper ‘The Ancient Supremacy’- Bukhara, Afghanistan and the Battle for Balkh 1731-1901 defined malang as: a religious mystic, often with heter

On the Left: Atlas bears the world and the cosmos on his shoulders – from a 16th century English woodcut. On The Right: Atlas holding up the world on his back. Drawing by Danckerts, Justus. Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking , especially through his best-selling book The Power of Positive Thinking . He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church , New York, from 1932 until his death, leading a Reformed Church in America congregation. Peale was a personal friend of President Richard Nixon . President Donald Trump attended Peale's church while growing up, as well as marrying his first wife Ivana there. Peale's ideas and techniques were controversial, and he received frequent criticism both from church figures and from the psychiatric profession. Net Pick by Tejinder Kmboj

ए क राजा था ।उसने 10 खूंखार जंगली कुत्ते पाल रखे थे ।जिनका इस्तेमाल वह लोगों को उनके द्वारा की गयी गलतियों पर मौत की सजा देने के लिए करता था । एक बार कुछ ऐसा हुआ कि राजा के एक पुराने मंत्री से कोई गलती हो गयी। अतः क्रोधित होकर राजा ने उसे शिकारी कुत्तों के सम्मुख फिकवाने का आदेश दे डाला। सजा दिए जाने से पूर्व राजा ने मंत्री से उसकी आखिरी इच्छा पूछी। “राजन ! मैंने आज्ञाकारी सेवक के रूप में आपकी 10 सालों से सेवा की है…मैं सजा पाने से पहले आपसे 10 दिनों की मोहलत चाहता हूँ ।” मंत् री ने राजा से निवेदन किया । राजा ने उसकी बात मान ली । दस दिन बाद राजा के सैनिक मंत्री को पकड़ कर लाते हैं और राजा का इशारा पाते ही उसे खूंखार कुत्तों के सामने फेंक देते हैं। परंतु यह क्या कुत्ते मंत्री पर टूट पड़ने की बाजए अपनी पूँछ हिला-हिला कर मंत्री के ऊपर कूदने लगते हैं और प्यार से उसके पैर चाटने लगते हैं। राजा आश्चर्य से यह सब देख रहा था उसने मन ही मन सोचा कि आखिर इन खूंखार कुत्तों को क्या हो गया है ? वे इस तरह क्यों व्यवहार कर रहे हैं ? आखिरकार राजा से रहा नहीं गया उसने मं

Moon God Although the moon has not had great prominence in the history of religion, the worship of it has been known since earliest recorded time—in the oldest literatures of Egypt, Babylonia, India, and China—and still exists today in various parts of the world, particularly among certain African and Native American groups. Moon worship is founded on the belief that the phases of the moon and the growth and decline of plant, animal, and human life are related. In some societies food was laid out at night to absorb the rays of the moon, which were thought to have power to cure disease and prolong life. Among the Baganda of central Africa it was customary for a mother to bathe her newborn child by the light of the first full moon. The moon was frequently equated with wisdom and justice, as in the worship of the Egyptian god Thoth and the Mesopotamian god Sin. In general, however, the moon has been the basis for many amorous legends and some superstition

A uditors claim that they are watchdogs, and not bloodhounds. But other departments usually take this claim with a pinch of salt, as they consider them having a nose better than that of a sniffer dog which could find a ‘fish’ in any financial deal. Once an Audit party  from Accountant General's office came for annual audit of my office.In those days rooms were heated during winter months  by burning wood in the fire place.The Party took an objection about the disposal of charcoal obtained after burning of wood and made an audit para about loss to Govt. exchequer by not accounting for charcoal which definitely  had a resale value. On the last day the senior accounts officer discussed the audit paras with me so that the one's satisfactorily explained objections could be dropped.My old accountant sitting besides me offered to explain.The explanation ran like this," Sir the charcoal was again burned in 'Angithis,', the ash obtained was spread i

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRT6q1r1KdM Save Water www.youtube.com This presentation was prepared by Indian president - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This presentation clearly expresses the necessity of water and need for its judicious use.. जल की महिमा अपरम्पार जल है जीवन का आधार Save Water Save Life! फूल पर हो तो....................ओस, फूल से निकले तो................इत्र, जमा हो जाए तो..................झील, बहने लगे तो......................नदी, चट्टान से गिरे तो........... झरना, विशाल जगह में इकट्ठा हो तो..... समुद्र छोटी जगह पर इकट्ठा हो तो..... तालाब सीमाओं में रहे तो................जीवन, सीमाएं तोड़ दे तो................प्रलय, समुन्दर में उठे तो.............तूफान आँख से निकले तो..............आँसू, शरीर से निकले तो..............पसीना, और प्रभु-चरणों को छू कर निकले तो....चरणामृत -Tejinder Kamboj

Nathu Khan’s Umeed Brig Gurinder Singh (Retd) Brig Gurinder Singh (Retd) IN 1988 my battalion moved to Siachen Glacier. We all were anxious and overawed by exaggerated stories/rumours about life in the highest war zone of the world. It was already September, there was not enough time before the long and severe winter would set in and some of the posts would remain cut off for six months. When it came to occupy a small, precariously located post to be manned by eight men led by a Havildar, the Company Commander made an emotive invocation for volunteers to step out. Even before he finished, Havildar Nathu Khan offered to be the post commander. The next day at 3.30 am, Nathu Khan led his men to the post and got down to taking over the operational responsibility. The post, 30 ft by 20 ft and dominated by enemy fire and observation, lay in the avalanche-prone zone. A wonderful view down the slopes was the only consolation. Over the next few da

The Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in the USA With summer just around the corner, it's inevitable that you begin to think about where you're going to be taking your next vacation. With that being said, leaving the country just isn't feasible for some of us. Don't fret, however - here are the most beautiful lakes in the US for you to discover and enjoy:  10. Flathead Lake, Montana Covering 188 square miles, Montana’s Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. It’s surrounded by a natural wildlife refuge and six state park. A must-visit is Wild Horse Island, which spans 21 acres and is home to herds of wild horses. 9. Lake Willoughby, Vermont The second-deepest lake in Vermont after Lake Champlain is often referred to as the Lucerne of America. This is because it greatly resembles a fjord. The weather at the lake is cool year-round, and you can enjoy a state park with more than 20 hiking trails at its