Braj is the land divine, synonymous with all aspects related to the ever playful Pushti Purushottam Prabhu Shri Shrijibava; for it is the blessed bhoomi created by Him for His own enjoyment.

One of the meanings of the word ‘Braj’ is – that which is in motion. Thus the meaning of Braj in a broader sense would be – that which is never inert and which is full of life, energy and activity; qualities that describe the Natkhat Nandanandan Himself.

It must be the reason why Shri Krishna Himself has chosen Braj to be the name by which His raman sthali should be referred to.

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The never ending search for illusory stopgap solutions would immediately end if one would but wade beyond the shallow waters of materialistic mysticism and dive deep into the blissful ocean of pure spirituality known as Pushtimarg.

An eclipse (Grahan) is a unique spectacle, a celestial marvel; something quite beyond the human capacity to duplicate artificially. We can give lectures explaining it, submit papers examining it, but we can’t create it.

But for all its astronomical, astrological and religious significance have you ever heard of anyone trying to setup automatic lifelong reminders for it?

I don’t think so. Why even bother in the first place?

But then, I have had my eureka moment having managed to stumble on to a method to do exactly that; not that it gives me any feeling of achievement, though.

I will not be dwelling into the intricacies of an eclipse, but revealing the unfortunate and rather humorous aspect of our belief system, which emerges when we overwhelm our faith with our fears and desires.
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