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UK Mahabharata – Beyond the Story
The Mahabharata is one of the great jewels of Indian literature and encompasses all aspects of the human condition. From devotion to spirituality; good to evil; ultimate loyalty to deceit and treachery; love and joy to death and grief; creation of wonders to wanton destruction; the multifaceted epic has it all. Each character and each incident in this magnificent epic provides a fascinating insight into the human mind, for what they embody on both a physical and a spiritual level. Two sets of cousins, the five Pandavas, and the one hundred Kauravas have a rivalry that goes on to divide the land of Bharata, resulting in a cataclysmic war causing hundreds of thousands of deaths. It is a battle of Dharma (duty and righteousness) in the form of the Pandavas against the forces of adharma (evil and unrighteousness)
embodied by the Kauravas. Was it simply Duryodhana and his evil and deceitful actions to blame? Perhaps it was Dhritarashtra and his blind love for his son? Maybe it was Draupadi, whose desire for revenge after her humiliation spurred the Pandavas towards war? Or Kunti, who withheld the truth of her firstborn son, Karna, for fear of the shame it would bring? From the very first verse to the last, this great epic provides lesson after lesson about how to win the inner battles within us. This great work will be brought to life through a series of inspiring talks in English by Swami Swaroopananda from Chinmaya Mission on Monday 16 September to Sunday 22 September 2013 at Byron Hall, Harrow Leisure centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, HA3 5BD from
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Jewellery and Coins worth £40,000 stolen from family in Cardiff
Continued from page 7 As she was parking the car, she saw the main door open. She said that she was shocked and didn’t know what to do & said she was in a state of panic. At first, Joyce could only spot a few kitchen cupboards hanging open and, in the living room, her laptop still on the side where she had left it. But when she went upstairs to her bedroom the full extend of the break-in became apparent. “I couldn’t even put my foot in the room because the floor was covered,” she said. “Everything was out – all the drawers, all our bedclothes, it had been
turned upside down.” After fleeing to a neighbour’s house with her daughters and dialling 999, Joyce gave statements to police – but the family had to spend Thursday night at a friend’s house while they waited for forensic’s officers to go through the rooms. When they were able to return to their home, they found £40,000-worth of jewellery stashed in locked suitcases under the bed and in-between clothes in their drawers had all been taken. But they said it was the sentimental value of the gold that had made losing it even more difficult.
7.30pm – 9.00pm. All welcome. Visit www.mahabharata.org.uk or call 075333 63475 for more information. Talks are free, in English and open to all, no pre-booking required. Find us on Facebook: /ChinmayaUK l Sunday 15th September 2013 - Royal Sarees presents an Exhibition of Exclusive Ethnic Contemporary Sareers 11.00am-5.00pm at Best Western The Watermill Hotel, London road, Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RJ.
ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20
It is certainly going to be a fortunate time for those already married or in an established relationship. The keynote is emotional enrichment through close interaction with a loved one. Facets of your life that have been a source of restriction and dissatisfaction will begin to loosen their hold.
TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21
You will find added scope and greater incentive to push full steam ahead with your cherished aims. You must be careful not to tread on other people's toes. This is the right time to talk things over with your loved one - especially anything that has been worrying you or making you feel insecure. Regardless of the lim-
GEMINI May 22 - June 22 its, you have the capaci-
ty to turn the course of your life. Saturn in Scorpio, will help you organize your priorities and systematically put them into practice. It is about time you moved beyond your established boundaries of safety. You will find ways to be more financially independence.
CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 22
Relationships are complex at the best of times, but Saturn's motion can make things even more complicated now. Misunderstandings can plague partnerships or potential romances - be more careful and forgiving. A good time for completing unfinished business and reassessing your future projects.
LEO Jul 23 - Aug 23
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The prevailing cosmic pattern packs a powerful punch early this week. Having such potent energies, make you feel positive and confident in whatever you do. This is not the time to hold back or underestimate your potential if you wish to further an important aim. Some of you will try to get away from the routine chores.
VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23
Anything or anyone that drains your time and energy should be re-evaluated. It’s time to use that creative imagination of yours to create grandeur in your life. Don't get too carried away and lose sight of little things that mean a lot to you. There are a lot of opportunities around you.
LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23
Much enthusiasm goes into professional ambitions right now, but you need to be your own boss in many ways. You will be determined to place your lifestyle on a foundation of greater security. Taking a broad perspective on the prevailing cosmic pattern, far-reaching change begins to gather momentum.
SCORPIO Oct 24- Nov 22
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Strengthen close ties of affection, sort out emotional differences and proffer the olive branch to your loved one. You often sabotage your emotional interests by keeping too much inside. However, your inner pressure builds up and manifests as irrational moods that others find hard to understand.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21
The pattern of significant relationships in your life will continue to favour you. It seems that a great deal of mutual benefit will accrue because of various interactions. The underlying trend indicates that deep creative energies are stirring within you and that seemingly insignificant events will play a vital role in the future enrichment of life.
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 Don't take shortcuts in legal or official matters. It will be only too easy to feel exasperated by bureaucracy but you won't be doing yourself any favours if you lose your cool. This is a fine time for you to get away from the mundane realities of life and relax. Some of you will probably go abroad.
AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 The planetary activity in your chart signals a time of mixed emotions as well as personal issues to be dealt with.The accent’s very much on relationships. The outlook remains optimistic, so don't be afraid to act if your instinct tells you it's time for change. Professional and financial pressures will begin to ease. PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 You need to pay more attention than usual to your everyday work dairy. Meetings, work hours and organised breaks could play havoc, unless you're prepared to re-group on the spur of the moment. Try to be meticulous but flexible about your schedule. Play your cards right and you can pull strings in you favour.