Happy Holi 2018

[shootingstar]

Are you being sarcastic? This is the Indian anthem.

No. That was a serious question. Its been a long time since I traveled to India. so I forgot I guess. Thanks for the info.

 

[Corona]

This

Not anymore - used to play it till a few years ago.

The demon Holika was killed by Prahlad. This is the legend - (from wikipedia)

According to Bhagavat Purana,[1][2][3] a king named Hiranyakashipu who, like many demons and Asuras, had the intense desire to be immortal. To fulfill this desire, he performed the required Tapas or penances until he was granted a boon by Brahma. Since the Gods rarely granted immortality, he used his guile and cunning to get a boon that he thought made him immortal. The boon gave Hiranyakashyapu five special powers: he could be killed by neither a human being nor an animal, neither indoors nor outdoors, neither at day nor at night, neither by astra (projectile weapons) nor by any shastra (handheld weapons), and neither on land nor in water or air. As this wish was granted, Hiranyakashyapu felt invincible, which made him arrogant. Hiranyakashyapu decreed that only he be worshiped as a God, punished and killed anyone who did not accept his orders. His son Prahladdisagreed with his father, and refused to worship his father as a god. He continued believing and worshipping Lord Vishnu.

This made Hiranyakashipu very angry and he made various attempts to kill Prahlad. During a particular attempt on Prahlad's life, King Hiranyakashyapu called upon his sister Holika for help. Holika had a special cloak garment that prevented her from being harmed by fire. Hiranyakashyapu asked her to sit on a bonfire with Prahlad, by tricking the boy to sit on her lap. However, as the fire roared, the garment flew from Holika and covered Prahlad. Holika burnt to death, Prahlad came out unharmed.[1][2]

Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha - half human and half lion, at dusk (when it was neither day nor night), took Hiranyakashyapu at a doorstep (which was neither indoors nor outdoors), placed him on his lap (which was neither land, water nor air), and then eviscerated and killed the king with his lion claws (which were neither a handheld weapon nor a launched weapon). In this form, the boon of five special powers granted to Hiranyakashyapu were no longer useful. Prahlad and the kingdom of human beings were thus free from the compulsion and fear of Hiranyakashyapu, showing the victory of good over evil

This is what happens when you don't read the fine print before signing an a contract.

 

[shootingstar]

Not anymore - used to play it till a few years ago.

The demon Holika was killed by Prahlad. This is the legend - (from wikipedia)

According to Bhagavat Purana,[1][2][3] a king named Hiranyakashipu who, like many demons and Asuras, had the intense desire to be immortal. To fulfill this desire, he performed the required Tapas or penances until he was granted a boon by Brahma. Since the Gods rarely granted immortality, he used his guile and cunning to get a boon that he thought made him immortal. The boon gave Hiranyakashyapu five special powers: he could be killed by neither a human being nor an animal, neither indoors nor outdoors, neither at day nor at night, neither by astra (projectile weapons) nor by any shastra (handheld weapons), and neither on land nor in water or air. As this wish was granted, Hiranyakashyapu felt invincible, which made him arrogant. Hiranyakashyapu decreed that only he be worshiped as a God, punished and killed anyone who did not accept his orders. His son Prahladdisagreed with his father, and refused to worship his father as a god. He continued believing and worshipping Lord Vishnu.

This made Hiranyakashipu very angry and he made various attempts to kill Prahlad. During a particular attempt on Prahlad's life, King Hiranyakashyapu called upon his sister Holika for help. Holika had a special cloak garment that prevented her from being harmed by fire. Hiranyakashyapu asked her to sit on a bonfire with Prahlad, by tricking the boy to sit on her lap. However, as the fire roared, the garment flew from Holika and covered Prahlad. Holika burnt to death, Prahlad came out unharmed.[1][2]

Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha - half human and half lion, at dusk (when it was neither day nor night), took Hiranyakashyapu at a doorstep (which was neither indoors nor outdoors), placed him on his lap (which was neither land, water nor air), and then eviscerated and killed the king with his lion claws (which were neither a handheld weapon nor a launched weapon). In this form, the boon of five special powers granted to Hiranyakashyapu were no longer useful. Prahlad and the kingdom of human beings were thus free from the compulsion and fear of Hiranyakashyapu, showing the victory of good over evil

How can father kill his own son? This story makes no sense.

 

[samv]

Are you being sarcastic? This is the Indian anthem.

Isn't it the Wakandan national anthem. The only thing missing is a giant lingam.

 

[Corona]

Isn't it the Wakandan national anthem. The only thing missing is a giant lingam.

I believe you're presence here satisfies that criteria

 

[samv]

I believe you're presence here satisfies that criteria

Well then, on your knees and worship me.

 

[Zulfiqar1919]

Hindu idol worshipers are the modern day Canaanites and Amalekites. I hope you understood my ishara.

 

[halupridol]

 

[Corona]

Well then, on your knees and worship me.

I have an imaginary friend. Will you worship him too?

 

[Riz]

Happy Holi to our all indian friends at PDF

 

[samv]

I have an imaginary friend. Will you worship him too?

Nah, you can worship me. And say Om Namah SamVeeyah

 

[Corona]

Nah, you can worship me. And say Om Namah SamVeeyah

Not Hindu. Try again little bud

 

[samv]

Not Hindu. Try again little bud

Indians worship lingams. So bow down. You can leave the tray of fruit at the door.

 

[Levina]

Have a fun Holi and a safe Holi

@Levina @Joe Shearer @Nilgiri

Thank you.

Hope you had a very colourful holi too.
How did you spend your day?

Today it literally “rained” on our party. It has been raining cats and dogs in my city since last night. Me and my frens were really skeptical if we wld be able to enjoy the party. Tickets for the party were booked last week.
But thankfully it merely drizzled all through the day and didnt “dampen” our hopes.

May this equinox accompanied with the full moon bring loads of happiness in your life.

 

[jamahir]

Thank you.

Hope you had a very colourful holi too.
How did you spend your day?

Today it literally “rained” on our party. It has been raining cats and dogs in my city since last night. Me and my frens were really skeptical if we wld be able to enjoy the party. Tickets for the party were booked last week.
But thankfully it merely drizzled all through the day and didnt “dampen” our hopes.

Umm, I don't celebrate Holi as such. But thanks for asking.

And on Thursday I was practicing for my Java language class later that evening.

Does it rain in UAE at this time of the year??

May this equinox accompanied with the full moon bring loads of happiness in your life.

Thanks.