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Call for Peace in Nigeria
March 16, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The senseless cycle of violence in Jos city, the capital of the Plateau State in the Nigerian “middle belt” reported to have claimed more than a thousand lives since 2001.
Plateau state is the home for the Christians in the south, the Muslims in the north and the many indigenous groups. It’s nature’s gift to the population.
Jos city is located between the beautiful rain forests in the south and the savannah in the north with a fertile land and economic opportunities that once prevailed in the area.
Sadly, the perpetual deadly attacks between the Muslims and the Christian population have turned the city and the nearby villages into a morgue.
According to the reports, last Sunday in the Christian village of Dogo Nahawa, 200 people were violently killed and previously in January 300 Muslims had died similarly.
Violence in the past ten years among the city residents has produced enormous hatred and mistrust to the point of irreconcilable differences.
After reviewing the situation, it appears that clashes are not exclusively religious related. It’s largely due to the political and socio-economic disparity in the region.
Currently, the state governed by the Christian majority is perceived to have neglected the Muslim population’s economic needs and the existing social inequality.
Therefore, the fight between these groups to control the capital, Jos city and the economy is the tipping point in the decade old violence.
Religious and political leaders fear that the situation could evolve into a “full blown” civil war, in the absence of peaceful intervention.
Regardless of religious and economic background, the population in conflict should pause and reflect on the reality.
The fighting factions must realize that the Muslims, Christians and the indigenous groups are all victims in the self-inflicted violence and they are human beings first, prior to any other identification.
All religions teach human beings to treat one another, as they would like to be treated – with love, respect and dignity.
The religious denominations are not meant to be a barrier. Instead, they are expected to serve as the binding force in the communities to work and live together.
Being caring, compassionate and understanding are the innate human qualities. It’s found among the animal species as well.
Recognizing these natural characteristics and practicing them in daily life is known to promote peace and harmony within and around.
Hostility could be transformed into hospitality and that comes from empathy.
Honoring the basic rights and requirements of all human beings should be instinctive and not subject to prerogative.
In this particular tragedy, the origin of the problem lies with the disproportionate political representation in the state government.
It is not uncommon for the political majority to be biased towards the segment with which they share a common faith or ethnicity.
Unfortunately, it’s the root cause of social unrest and political turmoil in every secular society throughout history.
Sharing the political power to represent the diverse groups in a society would alleviate the economic plight of the entire population rather than the targeted demography.
Muslims, Christians and the indigenous population in Jos city, are equally entitled to the resources and could vastly benefit by consolidating their unique talent that each one of them possess as human beings, to improve the economic and social standards.
Society’s progress is reflected when the differences are genuinely accepted and commonalities appreciated.
Violence begets violence and the bloodshed will persist if neither is willing to disavow the anger and hatred towards one another.
Negative emotions hurt the one’s harboring more than the one’s it’s aimed at.
Muslims and Christians fighting against each other could begin the healing process with forgiveness by forgetting the events leading to the endless grief.
Viewing from other’s perspective often paves the way for better relationships.
Further, it’s in the best interest of the society to focus on rebuilding the community through positive contributions.
Acknowledging the fact that injustice against one eventually affects all would set the cornerstone for reconciliation.
I urge the Muslims, the Christians and the indigenous to come together and live up to the expectations of their respective religious values and the general human conduct.
Humanity thrives by learning from the erroneous present and the past.
I wish the people of Jos city in the Plateau state and the rest of Nigeria eternal peace, progress and prosperity.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Universal Peace and Harmony
March 13, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Peace is a unique experience and easily realized if one is prepared to disinherit the negative emotions towards self and others. When human mind is at peace, it’s an instant bliss and pervasive over the surroundings.
On the other hand, the reason for the unrest in the world is because of internal conflict within individual that surface and spreads like a wildfire. Internal conflict arises from dissatisfaction mostly related to desire.
Therefore, discipline is necessary to control the needs and learn to be content with material possessions and status.
Another beneficial factor is generosity. A generous heart usually reflects kindness. Sharing and giving nurtures love permeating the environment like a beautiful fragrance.
Magnanimity could be in the form of empathy and compassion. Willing to take risk to save life or serve justice demonstrates an act of courage and a caring nature.
In the earlier article, the statement –
“Selfless act being seldom rewarded in the world dominated by ‘Me, myself and I,’ concept,” was in reference to those who come forward to do what is right for others despite the challenges ahead but remain unsuccessful.
It’s largely due to the lack of co-operation from the rest.
A perfect example is the health care reform, where the few lawmakers’ request to adopt a ‘single payer’ system that is ideal for the people and the nation is opposed rather than being appreciated.
When a society recognizes the cumulative advantage for a vast majority, with a permanent solution such as the ‘universal health care through single payer,’ it’s best to move forward in that direction.
Their positive action will not be in vain. It’s based on the adage –
“What you sow is what you reap.”
Deeds performed to alleviate the suffering of humanity bear fruits in abundance.
As promised, I would like to explain the events’ characteristics since my acquaintance with the citizens of the world.
A Prophet’s visit to the physical world is solely for the purpose of protecting civilization from collapsing. Further, it happens when ethical and moral degradation portends danger beckoning divine intervention for salvation.
Right now, the toxicity in the planet is endangering life.
In human flesh, the purest soul performs the act to pronounce the karmic effects of it. It’s to teach humanity the consequences of negative vices such as anger, hatred, envy, ego, pride, greed, lust, etc
By the way, the ‘butter thief’ connotation towards Shri Krishna is an endearment term used by the devotees, but was deliberately put forth in the context to arouse self-analysis of an intentional misunderstanding by the critics in the relevant topic.
Thou thyself art to blame. Human nature often forget their actions while detecting faults in others.
They ignore the remaining fingers pointing towards them during their criticism of another.
The speck of dust is magnified in the backdrop of luminosity.
Moreover, it’s noteworthy that throughout the latent teaching, it was never a pre-emptive action but a response to provocation.
Invariably, it was in the innocent victims’ defense and on other occasions a reminder to review bad decisions, that was once again affecting the disadvantaged,
As well as urging to look within and find the self, the pure soul – the ‘Almighty,’ who dwells in every being.
It’s an act of nature versus nurture.
By becoming the participant in the world stage, the objective is to teach the fundamentals of individual action.
It’s called Karma in spirituality. Also known as the cause and effect – i.e. nothing happens without a reason.
Scientifically, it proves that ‘every action has equal and opposite reaction.’
The spiritual guides as the Prophets and Messiahs have the responsibility to disillusion the astray and redeem them from their wrongdoings by absorbing the negativities.
In the process, the Prophet endures the pain through insults and incendiary remarks from the cynics – equivalent to bearing the cross to absolve Mother Earth from negative energy.
Indian mythology has many incidents whereby the incarnate and the Supreme entity had to consume bitterness figuratively and literally like in the incident when God Shiva had to swallow venom to protect life.
Lord Ram, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu compelled to send the lord’s consort Devi Sita, an expectant mother with twins back to the forest in an effort to be the subjects’ King.
Likewise, Lord Jesus Christ revealed the truth upon resurrection to the lord’s ardent disciple Mary Magdalene first, much to the principal followers’ dismay.
All of these events confirm the saints and prophets’ predicaments to uphold virtues by committing the ‘less virtuous’ action in ‘the eyes of the beholder.’
Synonymously, The 2008 Presidential campaign began with perfect decorum among the contestants on the left and the right.
It didn’t take too long for that to disappear and soon transformed into a ruthless battle with emotions running high allowing heated exchanges between the contenders, not to mention the office of Presidency targeted in the debates.
So, the lessons to be learned are mutual respect, better understanding, self-restraint along with an open mind to view matter in different perspective prior to rushing to conclusions or harsh treatment of anyone with a different position, even if their stance would yield substantial gains or loss for the less fortunate and otherwise.
I would like to engage you all in my life journey briefly.
During my residency in Australia, in the three-story apartment building among the many residents,
There were only two occupants of color – There was I, and a beautiful family from the Ivory Coast in West Africa.
The African family had the father, Kwadjo and his wife Tina with two lovely kids.
They moved into the building after I did. Kwadjo was an extremely friendly and a vivacious person.
Tina was very soft spoken and respectful.
They both were highly qualified professionals. Kwadjo was a PhD. in town planning from the internationally renowned Australian institution, Monash University.
Tina was a registered ICU nurse. They arrived from Ivory Coast as legal residents during the economic boom.
In spite of that, neither of them could find suitable employment anywhere, forcing them to become under employed. Tina worked at the janitorial service in the biggest hospital.
Kwadjo on his part volunteered at the non-profit institution run by the local church in exchange for food to support his young family.
Kwadjo and Tina would reach out to other residents for a handshake or friendly greeting only to be disappointed with a cold shoulder from them.
Since they were very good neighbors and friends of mine, I knew them well and we invited each other over for dinners.
When I relocated to the United States, both Kwadjo and Tina were still struggling to find an appropriate job.
A year later, I learned from my sibling who was in Australia. He stayed in my apartment and Kwadjo had made this comment:
“Your sister, Padmini was the only one in this building, who treated my family and me as human beings. She showed love and respect by sharing and accepting whatever we had.”
Kwadjo and family had immigrated to Canada after having spent many years in Australia without an affordable income. I was informed about it via a surprise post card from them upon their arrival in Canada.
Similarly, the couple with epilepsy in the building felt isolated for their speech impediment and not being able to hold a long conversation. They felt that others had no patience to listen and avoided them entirely.
Then in California, my neighbor Lee, who was a widow and a paraplegic, confined to a wheel chair.
Lee had many children, grand children and great grand children.
It didn’t matter. For Lee, had none visiting her even during Christmas or Thanks giving.
So, abandoning ones’ parents in their old age is not exclusive to India or any particular society.
It’s a worldwide tragedy. Most people have no time for others in the contemporary lifestyle where individualism takes priority.
I became Lee’s surrogate daughter and she adored my children, who were an infant and a toddler at that time. They used to call her the “lollypop Lee,” for she would offer them lollypop during my routine visits to her place to keep her company.
Lee was in tears when I had to leave and I remained in touch with her from overseas.
In another instance, my visit to Paris had a strange twist when the pleasant hospitable host, a French (a fourth generation French) Jewish cardiologist turned hostile to my polite question to him on the two state solution between Israel and Palestine co-existing with one another, back in 1992.
Even though, the French doctor had never visited Israel and lived in France his entire life, the discussion was off the table.
It made me pause and wonder about the discord that persists in the atmosphere.
Human relationships evolve from the recognition of the truth that we are all inter-linked in the tightly woven fabric of the global society that is splitting apart rapidly.
We are the fragmentation of an energy particle that has a binding force and it’s not viable to be polarized on the issues concerning freedom, democracy, equal rights, race, religion…
Every living being is born free but sadly deprived of the natural rights in many parts of the world.
On the Environmental Front:
The world population is dealing with different kinds of environmental pollution. There is air, water and noise pollution.
Air and water are natural resources. Regardless, the people across the globe have to pay for clean air and pure drinking water. Noise is a major hazard in the urban areas of the nations.
Preserving the habitat for life survival and sustenance is paramount.
It’s possible to change the stagnancy into a flowing river for all to exist and thrive.
If we don’t pull together and make a concerted pledge to reunite and rebuild the global community, the individuals’ aspiration will not come to fruition.
Selective few cannot succeed on their own for long.
Hence, coherence is absolutely important to retain the goodness and release the bad vibrations.
Universal peace and harmony are the cornerstones to resolve the global crises.
Please remember the primary goal is to “Save the Planet,” and establish “Peace on Earth.”
Without your help and enthusiasm, it’s not attainable.
Let’s begin now for a better tomorrow.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Demystifying the Myth
March 11, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
My fellow citizens of the world,
I wish to clarify the misunderstandings in the communication with respect to the power in Washington.
The new developments are not to create any confusion or pose a threat to anyone’s position whether personal or professional.
President Barack Obama is the President of the United States and the Congress members as the elected representatives would perform the legislative tasks per the constitution.
I request the responsible members in Congress or the media not to arrive at any hasty conclusion and spin the information against our President Barack Obama or the Democratic Party leadership and the members.
This message is being released in coherence with the new beginning set forth for humanity.
Regarding my identity and the precise reason for the engagement in the physical world,
I assure you that none will be kept in the dark and there is no conspiracy of any kind.
In fact, it’s the long well known prophecy eventuating to confirm the cosmic convergence in the universe.
My involvement is for a specific purpose in accordance with the cosmic evolutionary process concerning time and space.
I’ll provide an explanation with a formal introduction including the characteristics of the events since my acquaintance with all of you going back to the Presidential campaign in 2008.
I will also share my life journey for better perception.
Your patience is much appreciated.
‘Save the Planet’ and ‘Peace on Earth’ is not merely a concept but an inevitable reality.
Signing off with love and peace to every being on this planet.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Earthquake in Chile
February 28, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The devastating earthquake in Chile measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale is a humanitarian tragedy.
Unfortunately, an earthquake of this magnitude is humanity’s biggest challenge, despite tremendous progress made in monitoring the seismic activities around the world.
During events like these, Mother Nature’s act epitomizes the paradoxical universe.
On the one hand, the serenity resonating peace and harmony in Mother Nature that facilitates the nurturing of infinite species is incomprehensible and readily embraced by the inhabitants.
Contrarily, the wrath of Mother Nature revealed in the form of earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, tornado, typhoon…is feared and scorned by the species with the inherent discriminatory characteristics.
Loss of life in any manner, whether natural or human orchestrated wars are regrettable.
Humanitarian efforts and response to this catastrophe appears to be remarkable.
I hope the Chilean government is able to deal with the crisis promptly as saving lives in the earthquake’s aftermath often poses a greater risk for the rescue team.
The Chilean population deserves the international aid and support to survive the immense grief and destruction from the major disaster.
With the victims and the families in my thoughts and prayers,
I wish President Michelle Bachelet, the fortitude required to overcome the enormous task ahead.
Please send any affordable donations to the international relief organizations on the site.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Spanish (Latin American)
Por Padmini Arhant
El sismo devastador en la medición de Chile 8,8 en la escala Richter son una tragedia humanitaria.
Desafortunadamente, un sismo de esta magnitud es desafío más grande de humanidad, a pesar del progreso tremendo hecho en vigilar las actividades sísmicas alrededor del mundo.
Durante acontecimientos quiere éstos, el acto de la Naturaleza personifica el universo paradójico.
Por una parte, la serenidad que resuena la paz y la armonía en la Naturaleza que facilita el alimentar de la especie infinita es incomprensible y fácilmente abrazado por los habitantes.
Opuestamente, la ira de la Naturaleza reveló en forma de sismo, la tsunami, el huracán, el tornado, el tifón…es temido y es despreciado por la especie con las características discriminatorias inherentes.
La pérdida de la vida en cualquier manera, si las guerras naturales o humanas orquestadas son lamentables.
Los esfuerzos y la respuesta humanitarios a esta catástrofe parecen ser notable.
Espero que el gobierno chileno pueda tratar con la crisis inmediatamente como ahorro vive en las repercusiones del sismo a menudo coloca un riesgo más grande para el equipo de salvamento.
La población chilena merece la ayuda y el apoyo internacionales sobrevivir la pena y la destrucción inmensas del desastre mayor.
Con las víctimas y las familias en mis pensamientos y oraciones,
Deseo a Presidente Michelle Bachelet, la fortaleza requirió a vencer la enorme tarea adelante.
Envíe por favor algún donativo económico a las organizaciones internacionales del alivio en el sitio.
Gracias.
Padmini Arhant
Thank you – Russia
February 28, 2010
Поздравления!
Всем моим друзьям в России,
Вы прочитали статьи относительно этого вебсайта и не торопились, чтобы написать некоторые добрые замечания.
Я глубоко оцениваю вашу поддержку и поддержку к моему обслуживанию человечеству.
Изменение может случиться только, когда другие рассматривают проблемы от различных перспектив.
Люди часто размещают их выше других в опыте жизни.
Следовательно, они остаются сосредоточенными личные потребности и желания, а не те, кто находится в намного худшей ситуации, чем они.
Это был бы различный мир, если бы люди смотрели друг друга на как люди сначала до копировальных других через призму, которая отражает изображения, которые они предпочитают видеть.
Пожалуйста распространите слово вокруг об информации относительно этого вебсайта.
Я не спрашиваю у этого меня.
Однако, для жертв в сообщении.
‘Спасите Планету’ и позвольте там быть
‘Мир на Земле.’
Большое спасибо.
Padmini Arhant
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English Translation:
Greetings!
To all my friends in Russia,
You have been reading the articles on this website and taking the time to write some kind remarks.
I deeply appreciate your support and encouragement towards my service to humanity.
“Change” can happen only when others view issues from different perspectives.
Human beings often place them above others in life experience.
Hence, they remain focused on personal needs and desires rather than those who are in a much worse situation than they are.
It would be a different world, if people looked at one another as human beings first prior to profiling others through the prism that reflects images they prefer to see.
Please spread the word around about the information on this website.
I’m not asking this for me.
However, for the victims in the message.
‘Save the Planet’ and let there be
‘Peace on Earth.’
Thank you very much.
Padmini Arhant
Humanitarian Challenge
February 27, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Recently there was a flurry of criticisms and admonishments for the article titled “His Holiness Dalai Lama in Spotlight,” and the earlier ones related to the,
“Iranian Theocracy cracking down on pro-democracy protestors and the inflammatory rhetoric against Israel.”
Alternatively, the Israeli authorities’ oppression of the Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
Likewise, social issues regarding human rights violation –
Self-interest and greed reflected in the globalization v. protectionism including,
The article on the racial attacks against the Indian students and other immigrants in Australia, scorned for the delivery and the condemnation of discriminatory practices.
Hence, it’s important to clarify the difficulties surrounding when addressing social injustice of this enormity.
Needless to emphasize that it’s much easier and less distressing to discuss non-controversial issues related to the economy, environment, travel, food, entertainment…etc.,
However, when the social injustice is concerned,
Whether it’s about the denial of equal rights to the gay community,
Women’s rights,
Burgeoning Health care crisis in the absence of a universal health care or a public option,
Students plight with the rising educational costs,
Growing economic disparity,
Or,
On a serious level – The invasion and occupation of foreign lands through wars,
Nuclear proliferation,
Slighting human rights over economic opportunities,
Double standards in the terrorism definition,
Ignoring environmental warnings…all of which draws immediate attention from the critics representing the specific agenda.
Prior to moving forward with the discussion, it’s necessary to accept the bestowed honor for being compared with the canines by the critics.
As an animal lover, particularly the canines, I consider the comparison – a true compliment.
The reason being, the canines are known for their unconditional love, loyalty and protective instincts towards their owners and the families. They are also well regarded for their intuitive nature.
Due to these extraordinary characteristics, the canines have earned the title as “Man’s best friend.”
Although, sometimes it’s worth posing the question if the man deserves a best friend in a canine.
Similarly, the attacks through innuendoes and nuances seen against the articles on atrocities that were presented with evidence, are intriguing.
Cynicisms vary such as the articles meeting the “critics standards” attributed to the guardian or the ‘Almighty’ out of fear as the case might be and phrased as the ‘Brisk walk.’
While, the so-called ‘inappropriate berating’ of the human misconduct selectively ascribed to the “off-leash” canine, apparently not accustomed to the ‘city lifestyle.’
It beckons the argument on whose side is, these city slickers as the “judges” and “critics” on, when the articles on the website are invariably factual and visuals supported, portraying the systemic degradation of humanity at every level.
If the presentation or the style is the issue, then it’s worth remembering that the art of diplomacy and sophistication is at its best in a dialogue with the virtuous free of vices and that being envy, ego, pride, prejudice and greed.
Moreover, the offenders condemned in these articles are no missionaries or monks in the monasteries.
Instead, they are individuals as well as powerful authorities deliberately and conscientiously engaged in killing and mass murder of their own population, specifically the oppressed minorities.
Economic opportunists causing immense agony and misery for humanity through deceitful and deceptive actions.
It appears that any one daring to highlight the inherent omission of fairness by the corporate owned networks and the political figures’ evasion of responsibility on vital national issues like health care, financial reform, environment are declared ‘reprehensible’ by their representatives.
The double standards in the first amendment act as found in the terrorism definition among the critics are attention worthy.
When the articles on this website raise genuine credibility issue against the major corporations and their political allies, not excluding the foreign governments’ human rights activities, the news outlets are instantaneously used by the mighty and the powerful to warn the legitimate substance or comment as “off-limit,” in a democracy.
On the other hand, the constant vilification of the “progressives,” the “liberals,” anyone defending righteousness and the most favorite of all,
The religion of Islam and its followers…by the Fox news presenters viz. Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly, not barring the radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh are,
Permitted as ‘free speech’ parlance with an exclusive right to trigger violence, hostility, anger and fear mongering.
Even if the extreme provocation leads to untoward incidents like the death of DR. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas,
The green jobs advocate Van Jones’ resignation and,
Last but not the least, the recent anti-government groups promoted “terrorist attack” by Joe Stack against the IRS building in Austin, Texas.
Despite the track record, when the White House contemplated to exclude the Fox news in the press conference, the entire news media and the leading news organizations deemed such action as objectionable.
Only if the mainstream media like CNN, Fox News and others had placed the former administration under President George W. Bush and the Vice President Dick Cheney in spotlight with tough questions on the Iraq war, akin to the ones posed to His Holiness Dalai Lama, it could have led to a favorable status quo.
Humanity’s response to the Prophets / Messiahs, the Political leaders and the Peace activists thus far has been,
Lord Jesus Christ crucified.
Prophet Mohammad ( May peace be upon him) diminished in status as an alibi by the pretentious followers of Islam like the terrorist network Al Qaeda and others, Iranian Theocracy and the dictatorial powers in the Middle East.
The Holy Buddhist Temples in Afghanistan desecrated by the Taliban forces.
Holy Islamic sites under siege by the Israeli authorities in the disputed Hebron.
Hindu Temples attacked in Kashmir (Indian and Pakistani side) by the Pakistani fundamentalist terror groups.
President Abraham Lincoln assassinated for ending slavery.
President John F. Kennedy assassinated. President Kennedy was a vocal critic of the secret society and the military industrial complex.
Mahatma Gandhi assassinated for the peaceful effort to unite Hindus and Muslims.
DR. Martin Luther King assassinated for civil rights movement.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat assassinated for signing the Israel-Egypt peace treaty.
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated for the peace initiative and signing the Oslo Accords pertaining to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
On an optimistic note, the universal peace mission might have been successfully thwarted by the anti-peace factions for centuries,
Nevertheless, the reversal is imminent in the immediate future.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
World Peace – Part II – Tribute to DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Focus on Haiti – Truth and Reconciliation
In a symbolic gesture, the article is dedicated to DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.,the inspirational force and an irreplaceable gift to humankind.
DR. King was a great leader, a humanitarian and an optimistic guide.
Since time immemorial, the world has been blessed with noble beings to protect and salvage civilizations from tyranny and oppression.
During his lifetime and in spirit, DR. King remains one of the legendary blissful souls who possessed the nobility and talent in teaching others endurance and the act of forgiveness.
Among numerous virtues, DR. King taught the young and the old to believe in self when confronting trials and tribulations in life.
DR. King led the hopeless to the domain of hope and stimulated the dormant minds to dream about a new beginning and future for themselves.
If DR. King were to be present today, the wound suffered by the people of Haiti not only in the catastrophic event but also throughout Haitian history would be healed in a manner providing strength to withstand any natural and human orchestrated disasters.
Therefore, the article envisions the political and economic prospects that could possibly end the misery and plight for the Haitian population.
Please stand by for the comprehensive evaluation and recommendations for permanent peace and progress in Haiti.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Current Events
January 13, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Earthquake in Haiti
The Caribbean nation on the western hemisphere, Haiti, is hit with a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale. Natural disasters are generally devastating for any country, particularly the poorest nations.
Unfortunately, Haiti with reportedly 80 percent of the population below the poverty line will require more than financial aid.
President Obama’s action to provide military assistance in rescue operation combined with necessary humanitarian relief is praiseworthy.
Other nations including the Vatican should come forward and join the efforts with the United States in the financial contributions to help victims and their families experiencing the greatest tragedy.
I offer my sincere condolences to the victims’ families and hope for the Haitian population’s sufferings to end now and in the future.
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Vice President Joe Biden’s Personal Tragedy
I extend my condolences to the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden in the recent loss of his beloved mother, Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Finnegan Biden. It’s never easy to bid farewell to the loved ones and more difficult with the members who leave a lasting impact in one’s life.
However, Mrs. Jean Finnegan Biden was blessed to have lived a long healthy life and participated in the swearing in ceremony of her son the then Senator, Joe Biden to the office of Vice Presidency of the United States.
I join the President and members of Congress in the somber moment and pray for Mrs. Jean Finnegan Biden’s soul to rest in peace.
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Guantanamo Guard’s Portrayal of Human Character
According to the BBC World news featured on January 12, 2009:
Reference: Video footage titled “GITMO Guard Reunites with Free…” featured below.
“Brandon Neely – A Guantanamo Bay Guard, 2002 had serious doubts about the unfair imprisonment of two inmates Shafiq Rasul and Ruhal Ahmed – 2002 -2004, and believed them to be innocent during their captivity in prison. So, he traveled to London to reconcile the error.”
Both inmates were released after being held without any trial due to the denial of Habeas Corpus, the tradition introduced during the Bush-Cheney era and continued until date. Shafiq Rasul and Ruhal Ahmed reportedly left for the United Kingdom, as they were British subjects.
Brandon Neely tormented by the task that involved torture and extreme brutality against the majority innocent captives, could not live with the guilt of having carried out the order as a security guard and apparently established contact with the exonerated inmates through the social networking site, Facebook.
Brandon Neely traveled all the way to London and apologized to the victims of the massive witch-hunt that is guided by the “indefinitely guilty,” law and branded “enemy combatant,” to evade the normally applicable Geneva Convention.
Brandon Neely is truly a hero and a human being of good moral character, not to mention a great ambassador of the United States. Shafiq Rasul and Ruhal Ahmed share the honor for their extraordinary courage and act of forgiveness.
Perhaps, the advocates of torture like water boarding and other inhumane tactics at the Guantanamo Bay, representing the tainted image of the United States along with the authorities contemplating on prolonging the infamous boot camp could pause and reflect on the cited thought-provoking incident.
History is testimony to the fact that violence begets violence and aptly described by the pioneer of peace, none other than Mahatma Gandhi,
“An eye for an eye will make the world go blind.”
It’s evident in the contemporary world. It’s never too late to change the course of action and submit to peace and non-violence.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Happy New Year! Arrival of 2010
January 3, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
The world bid farewell to the first decade of the new millennium and greeted the beginning of the yet another decade with hope and optimism. Events in the years 2000 – 2009 have been remarkably pulsating with the Y2K hype, Presidential elections, political scandals, New Wave terrorism, simultaneous wars, space shuttle disaster, natural catastrophes, environmental onslaught, economic recession, corporate failures, pandemics, genocides, religious sacrilege, and the demise of the famous and the infamous personalities overwhelming the population in intensity and casting the news media on a spin.
On the bright side, the innovative technology introduced novel electronic devices, gadgets and gizmos and continues to revolutionize modern existence in all frontiers evidenced in medicine, space programs, travel, sports, and entertainment not barring the election process such as the 2008 Presidential race.
Human character is tested every moment in life. The extreme adversity survival is an affirmation of the victims’ tenacity to weather the storm at any level. Tragedies of greater magnitude often unify people and unfortunately it’s never long lasting. Soon after, society defaults to individualism, the factor that contributes to problems facing humanity.
Contemporary issues are largely pre-empted by the concept of “me, myself and I,” involving power struggle, wealth amassment and spotlight.
From politics, economics to any form of entertainment, the aggressive domination serving the self interest rather than the common good is pursued as the only path to triumph in the targeted goals. Ironically, such behavior ultimately affects all including the original source, both morally and otherwise. Some change the course of action and evolve from it whereas others dissolve in it for a kamikaze end.
“Some things never changes,” is ominous throughout the crisis. Following the September 11, 2001 artfully orchestrated terrorism, the several testimonies to Congress concluded that the intelligence and the national security flunked in defending the country from the monstrous attack.
Eight years later the repeat scenario with the young bomber on Christmas day fortunately averted but again attributed to the same administrative branch’s dismissal of the warnings from the terror suspect’s father, the next of kin. Instead of following the lead and aborting the incident prior to any serious development, the bizarre explanation reportedly alluding to the suspect’s father not being a close relative defies common sense.
Pertaining to the terror revival, the travelling experience for particular people is guaranteed to be harrowing due to the ethnic groups branding largely stemming from ignorance causing further polarization.
The terror organization Al-Qaida is unduly regarded as the formidable opponent in the “war on terror,” when the reality being the gaping hole in the domestic front like the transportation department (TSA) deprived of the qualified personnel to lead the important division because of the partisan politics is an open invitation to all imaginable external harm out there.
Hence, the priority must be to thwart the internal threats, a hindrance to the functional government. It guides to the supermajority issue in the Senate that must be eliminated and made filibuster proof for democracy to prevail. Politics focused on self promotion uses the filibuster as a weapon, no less than the tactics availed in the terror plots by the assailants.
Only the public outrage and condemnation along with stripping the power that is misused will terminate the undemocratic means among the legislators entrusted to be the lawmakers. Further, the imposition of term limits is equally necessary in the meaningful political reform to enable successful legislations on national and global matter.
Today, politics is nothing but a popularity contest. It makes one wonder why nations bother holding the grueling elections that emits the worst out of candidates who pledge to safeguard the state sovereignty while grossly violate the ethics and sometimes even the constitution they are elected to defend. It holds no bar against the demeanor witnessed during the elections all over.
Since, politics seeks glamour and glitz with the media interested in style than substance, it might be simpler for the electorate to choose the most popular entity on-line and be disenchanted by the contenders. It would also save the political aspirants from the heartaches and blistering attacks funded by the special interests operating to reap huge dividends in the short and long term regardless of the outcome.
Then accordingly, the A-political celluloid celebrities will trump the political contestants for Hollywood is far-reaching with genuine dedication towards humanitarian progress monetarily and in policy advocacy, with the exception of the Californians’ leadership choice to represent the golden state.
With respect to the corporate structure, the recent revelations conform to the fact that the corporations rule the national and the international domain on all issues predominantly favoring them in their selective globalization and protectionism to suit the private agenda. There will be more in the forthcoming articles in this context.
When scanning the role of religion in politics, apparently, the constitutional separation of church and state is slighted with the religious groups heavily influencing the legislative process related to women’s health and the gay members in the society. The political fervor visibly displayed in the sermons posing a conflict of interest with the captive audience. At the same time, the activism among these groups is non-existent in deterring the government against war and human rights abuse.
Considering the global challenges, the religious institutions could be instrumental in alleviating the human plight, the appropriate call of duty that interprets service to humanity as the service to the revered entity.
For instance, the treasure held at the Vatican City, the holy shrine for the most venerable and compassionate Lord Jesus could adequately address the poverty, hunger and disease in the catholic and non-catholic regions of the world.
Lord Jesus personifies simplicity and sacrifice to mankind’s benefit and the wealth in possession of the “pious,” is an obstacle in the path to salvation and decries the ordained spiritual purpose.
The wealth disbursement for basic necessities viz. clean water, growing food crops, education, and disease prevention would provide enormous humanitarian relief to catholic nations like The Philippines, Mexico, Haiti, and other countries in Latin America, Africa and the Eastern Europe.
With Judaism, more rabbis need to join the scholars and peace activists in urging Israel to cease the settlement activity in West Bank and East Jerusalem. This would expedite the two state solutions for permanent peace between Israel and Palestine.
Likewise, the religion of Islam has come under merciless attack and falsely used as an alibi by the
terrorists to support their violent motives against innocent human beings. Islam has been wrongfully accused of preaching violence by some ill-informed political and religious representatives and certain media to stir controversy and infuse confusion in the mainstream thoughts.
It’s important for the religious order and the people of Islamic faith to overtly oppose the terrorists’ actions and the propaganda against Islam emanating from all sides. Silence is an improper response to slander.
Similarly, Hinduism is misunderstood for creating caste distinctions based on socio-economic status. On the contrary, Hindu religion invariably emphasizes on “all living beings created equal,” with the divine incarnates or “Avatars” on earth having represented the ostracized to dispel the human manufactured discriminatory conduct.
The multi-limbed goddesses have aroused curiosity for their appearance when in fact it’s symbolic of the feminine qualities in multi-tasking and places the female gender as the most productive and significant part of the creations.
Goddess Durga is worshipped as the mother of the Universe and the procreator sharing equal status and power with her consort God Shiva. Goddess Durga also known as Shakti meaning vibrant energy is omnipotent and a merciful savior of the weak and the oppressed.
However, the deity’s ferocious version of “Kali” is a force to reckon with and exclusively meant to deal with injustice, intolerance, treachery, chaos, carnage and destruction by the mortals.
Despite the aura of the Goddess Durga, women are still subject to atrocities reflected in the incidents of female infanticides, dowry homicides and denigration of various kinds in the Indian society.
Although, crimes of this nature are punishable by law, it’s essential to eradicate the concept that women are inferior in any shape or form. It reveals the hypocrisy with the female deities worshipped for fame and fortune but women in certain segments of the society do not receive the respect and dignity they deserve. Women’s organizations within India are fairly active and doing good work with room for improvement in promoting women’s rights.
In the neighboring Afghanistan and Pakistan, women fall in the subservient category and the abuse of women in these regions are legitimized through Sharia law and the Karzai administration legalizing the non-consensual consummation in a marriage against Afghan women. Women in other Islamic nations like Indonesia share the experience of being treated as second class citizens in some urban and most rural parts of the country.
Elsewhere, in Africa, Middle East and Latin America the women are burdened with the religious orthodox traditions and ancient rituals leaving the women shackled in medieval times.
Irrespective of the economic status, the female infanticide continues even in the metropolitan China and the abandonment of female children ending in the orphanage is not uncommon. The disparities in wages and other anomalies against women persist.
Industrialized nations are no better. The repressive conditions for women in Japan are well known and perhaps masqueraded with the western outlook.
As for the western nations, women encounter domestic violence and the corporate culture showcase women in a condescending manner to push the commercial merchandise and during deal negotiations. The news reports on physical assault against service women by the private contractors and discrimination of pregnant officer in the war zones is regressive for an advanced nation.
In the United States, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) defeat recently in the legislation based on the myopic view that it would grant women equal participation in the combat role ignores other aspects on women’s rights.
Further setbacks on women’s rights extended in the Supreme Court Decision and the Senate Bill on equal pay for equal work killed by the Senate Republicans via 56-42 votes on April 23, 2008 on the grounds that the legislation would trigger lawsuits from the affected parties i.e. the women in this case.
Source: National Organization for Women – Thank you.
http://www.now.org/issues/economic/070530equalpay.html
”The Supreme Court decision in the case of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that a Title VII complaint must be filed within 180 days of the specific action that sets discriminatory pay, regardless of its ongoing and continuing discriminatory impact on the employee.”
Decisions of this kind are a huge embarrassment for nations setting high moral standards and the legislative outcome confirms that principles are held in theory but not delivered in practice.
To summarize, Religions have become the tool for secular incarcerations by the minority fundamentalists undermining the majority human rights.
The religious intervention in politics is best when encouraging the government to embrace peace over military aggressions and illegal occupations of foreign lands, human rights and environmental protection are some of the issues that would bode well for the religious centers.
It should refrain from negative activities through ballot measures and public forum inciting hatred and unwarranted fear against gay community, Undocumented workers and responsible pro-choice women.
On women’s rights, the global community has reached many milestones with women as the heads of the government and leading in most professions. Nevertheless, there are far too many bridges to cross in establishing the equality ratio demographically.
Women’s organizations and human rights watch groups are striving hard to help humanity achieve progress multilaterally and regrettably the government cooperation is either lacking or insufficient to attain the desirable results.
It’s vital for every citizen to be aware and generate awareness on legislative affairs for the decisions made in the Capitol Hill profoundly impact the daily life.
The excess human greed led to the disastrous decade and those behind the travesty refuse to heed to the warning that,
Mortals brought nothing upon arrival. Therefore, they take nothing back on their departure. One might assume to be powerful but the human capability is limited like everything else on this planet.
No one is invincible and never will be. None have a permanent contract to exist on earth and all actions immaterial of stature, will be evaluated and judged accordingly. That being the status, the humanity flourishes through fairness, equality and freedom for all.
Democracy is alive when the government is of the people, by the people and for the people.
New Year resolutions for 2010 – Healthy lifestyle, fiscal responsibility and positive engagement e.g. being resourceful, peaceful, compassionate and eco-friendly.
Peace within you helps spreading peace around you.
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, in addition lots of smiles and laughter is strongly recommended.
Happy New Year to the citizens in the United States and around the world.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
United States – Fort Hood, Texas Crisis
November 19, 2009
By Padmini Arhant
The shooting in Fort Hood, Texas killing 13 service men and women, besides leaving several wounded is a great humanitarian tragedy. Whenever there is loss of innocent lives from a shooting rampage of this kind or in the war zones, no reason can possibly justify the action.
Regardless of the suspect’s background, a decision to take the life of another human being is not a prerogative and certainly not granted by any religion followed by many across the globe.
Human actions driven by personal convictions against events deserve isolation from the religious connotation.
Plainly spoken, Islam is a religion of peace like every other religion in the world. There are scores of pious Muslims practicing their faith and engaged in various humanitarian deeds. Any discriminatory comments or religious slander would only exacerbate the situation rather than healing the wound on all sides.
It’s important to display rationale and patience until the investigations are completed, since unnecessary verbal assaults could trigger unwanted emotions often guiding violence. Meanwhile, the seriously injured and the victims’ families in this unfortunate incident need space and solace to recover from the pain and grief brought upon them through senseless act.
Service personnel of any religious denomination or none surely reconcile with the fact that war in general produce casualties particularly, a prolonged mission with no end in sight cause tremendous stress to the forces routinely dealing with carnage, destruction and devastations.
That’s why there are no winners in a war, despite the operatives’ claims in the military adventure expanding their role beyond national defense into political re-structuring and appointments in foreign soil.
The armed personnel discontent with the military policy and war mechanisms during active duty have set precedence by seeking viable peaceful options to relieve them from further participation in the conflict against which they have serious reservations. If there are possible jurisdictional hurdles then again there ought to be alternatives to overcome the challenges in any military institution normally expected with the highest disciplinary code and moral decorum.
Under any circumstances, the loss of lives are irreplaceable and time is the best healer that can provide fortitude to the survivors and those fearing racial/religious backlash due to the suspect’s irrational conduct. Again, the negative actions of the one or even a few in a community, race or religion do not represent the majority and the evidence only visible in the eyes of the discerning beholder.
I express my sincere condolences to the victims’ families and gratitude to the brave service men and women for their sacrifices at home and abroad. I also extend my empathy to the Muslim population concerned about the incident’s ramifications and remain hopeful that the peaceful majority will not be judged upon the activities of the selective minority.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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FASCISM WRIT LARGE AS THE SO-CALLED DEMOCRAT
FYI : California Franchise Tax Board
Sacramento, CA
For the umpteenth time – Please refer to the third letter dated June 13, 2024 received by you with signed delivery confirmation. The letter with proof of tax payment on August 23, 2023 with 2022 tax return e-filing, bank confirmation on the payment and email references were all enclosed for your reference and settlement on this matter.
Yet, for political reasons the weaponization of taxpayer funded State and federal departments and agencies trending since 2009 – 2016 against then Republican Tea Party by Barack Obama in personal vendetta against them for questioning Barry Soetoro’s birth certificate was responded with terminating the Republican Tea Party in the first term in 2012. It was just the tip of the iceberg.
The trend then continued against political opponent Donald Trump from impeachment proceedings to libel suits with no end in sight.
Similar tactics deployed against me and my family by the same members i. e. The OBAMAS having abused and continue to use and abuse our presence, profile and all things politically and personally exclusively beneficial to them from DAY ONE until now by tagging, trolling, pirating anything positive and impressive for image enhancement despite being warned to cease and desist.
Notwithstanding thousands of $$$ fraudulently amassed from us by the fleecing scammers, abusers and parasitic exploiters till date make them indebted to me personally and my family.
Politics’ underhanded bullying and harassment is sheer desperation in the face of own extinction.
If you can’t express gratitude as the chief beneficiaries of our timeless sacrifice and benevolence, the least you could do is abandon the self-destructive attitude hurting you in the attempt to harm others.
By the way – nothing to do with Angel Reese and anyone with Brown last name in your nuanced attacks directed at me. They are all yours and you can keep them.
That goes for Kamala Harris – the name Kamala adopted from my explanation of my first name conveniently plagiarized for political and fortune harvesting in your end game once again for en masse deception like in 2009 – 2016.
The same resumed in 2021 – 2024 with blatant intention to extend the sham indefinitely with ludicrous WOKISM.
Originality and FAKE distinction is authenticity never in requirement to be anything other than true self unlike the impostor ever remaining fraudsters in vain.
Padmini Arhant
Character Not Color That Ever Matters
Lord Ram emphasized on deeds aka Karma not creed that matter in living and after life.Dr. King – related to that by echoing the content of the character not color that matters.
It’s time to move towards clear aka colorless society and nurture the importance of deeds with merit and virtues instead of remaining stuck in color coding society. Such trend only reveal opportunism with polarization rather than unity and harmony amongst human race.
Padmini Arhant
Exploitation – Knows Nothing About Gratitude and Truthfulness
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Padmini Arhant – Gaza War and Rafah Air Strike
Independent Free Palestine – Jan 2024 Speech
Celebration – Bright, Beautiful & Picturesque
Bright, Beautiful & Picturesque
Swastika – The Sacred Symbol – All is Well
Organic Intelligence Erring!
The ones flaunting the so-called organic intelligence with constant jibes at the allegedly artificial intelligence could perhaps seek assistance from the latter in spelling adjectives correctly to make sense of the message. Even basic spell check feature would serve the requirement.
The country is indeed precious not prescious than any individual, entity, political party, institution and organization.
Needless to say, it is applicable all around without exception.
Unlike the trend, smothered in hypocrisy beckoning others to do what is apparently unacceptable to selves to the extent of blasphemy.
Padmini Arhant
Get over the 🤚🏽✋✌🏼✌️✌🏿 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏿 mania!
Get over the mania!
🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏿
mania as that is not going to deliver what is aimed at and desired in vain except confirming your asinine indulgence.Besides in politics such as Indian corrupt criminal signature trait is exclusively yours and no monkey see monkey do act can change it for it is attached to you like skin and bone.
Padmini Arhant
Padmini Arhant with Divinity Shiva
Celebration of Lord Krishna
Message to Humanity – Padmini Arhant
Spread peace and engage in non-violence. Speak truth with courage. Heed your conscience. Respect life. Serve your nation and people with honesty and integrity. Espouse human values and exemplify in deeds with care and compassion. Voice concern over injustice. Be part of the solution and not the problem. Love mankind and environment for universal harmony.
Peace is Eternal Bliss.Padmini Arhant
தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு 2022 நல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்! Tamil New Year 2022 Greetings!
Padmini Arhant and Roshni Greeted by the Brilliant Light in the Horizon
Words of Wisdom from Venerable Gautam Buddha
Words of Wisdom from Venerable Gautam Buddha
Tamil OM Symbol & Pranava Manthiram
Absolute Truth
Reunion with Divinity God Shiva at Holy Mt.Kailash 2019
Padmini Arhant interaction with God Shiva during Parikrama of Mt.Kailash
Padmini Arhant Kailash Lake Manasarovar Pilgrimage 2019
Padmini Arhant on Parikrama or Circumambulation of Mt. Kailash
ARHANT Family at Famous Taj Mahal
Gautam Buddha’s Words of Wisdom
Peace Pledge
