Elon should be carrying his meat shield (or child, whichever you prefer) for added realism.

The same, old argument about the imminent demise of Marathi movie industry keeps getting repeated without any numbers or details to back up the spurious claims.


To give you a context, Marathi movie industry is actually thriving and actually compares favorably with Kannada and Punjabi movie industry in terms of box office collections (the parameter for success of a movie industry). In fact, the box office collections of Marathi movie industry is nearly four times that of Gujarati and Bengali movie industry. 


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And, the box office collections and the number of movies in Marathi industry have been steadily rising over the past few years with many tier-one Bollywood producers and film studios starting to produce Marathi movies. 


And, the actors and actresses that you mention aren't even that common in the movies that get released. Out of the nearly 80-100 Marathi movies that get released each year, the actors that you mention aren't even part of 12-15% of the movies that get released each year. 


And, the actors that you mention are absolutely fantastic actors. I, along with majority of the audience, would happily watch a top-quality actor (not a hero) like Subodh Bhave, Mukta Barve or Prasad Oak, who are amazing stage actors, over another nepotistic, mediocre Bollywood actor. 


The problem with most people is they expect Marathi movie industry to match Bollywood in terms of box collections without realising that the target audience of Bollywood movies is 8-10 times larger than Marathi movies. So, a 100 crores earning Bollywood movie is equivalent to ~15-20 crores in Marathi since Bollywood's addressable, target audience is much larger than Marathi industry's. 


Also, due to inherent social factors, path dependencies and resultant effects, Marathi movie industry cannot replicate Tamil or Telegu movie industries, which benefitted from a 'closed' industry in their inception period due to language and cultural barriers (something similar to how Alibaba and Baidu grew in China due to restrictions on Google and Amazon)


It isn't that there is potential for improvement though most of it is beyond the scope of Marathi producers or actors. For example, consider the lopsided distribution of theatres in Maharashtra - more than 80% of theatres in Maharashtra are in Mumbai and Pune whereas less than 20% of Marathi-speaking population live in these cities. This lopsided distribution of theatres itself adversely affects box office collections since majority of the Marathi-movie loving audience cannot watch the countless, excellent movies that get released.


If you have followed Marathi industry, you would be aware that movie industry didn't die even when it was at its lowest point in the late 1990s when even release of 10 movies annually would be a struggle. Since then, the industry has revived and grown absolutely over the years. More Marathi movies and nataks get released each year than before. And, it is unlikely that the growth would slow down. 

Big Dick energy just got real

itha sonna tamil nadu layum kelambiduvanga uttar pradesh layum kelambiduvanga.

NICELY DONE!

Tantra in Shree Mandir (Part 1)



Is Jagannath Dakshina Kali? Is Balabhadra Tara?
The Direct Application of Pancha 'M' Kara in Shree Mandir

Ugratara Shulapani Subhadra Bhubaneswari
Neeladrantou Jagannatha Sakshat Dakshinakalika.

Whenever we attempt to associate Shreekhetra with Tantra, the first verse that comes to mind is this one. However, its authenticity has been a matter of eternal debate between two opposing sides. One side claims that this verse is Tantric in origin, although there is little direct evidence of it in present times. The other side dismisses it as entirely fake or fabricated.

Positioning myself in the middle ground, I will discuss how Jagannath is considered Dakshina Kali. Jagannath is essentially Vishnu to the Vaishnavas, Surya to the Sauras, Ganesha to the Ganapatyas, Shiva to the Shaivas, and Shakti to the Shaktas. Naturally, as a result of this tradition, this verse has gained popularity, and it is commonly quoted by many servitors and researchers of Shree Mandir. It is a natural tendency to carry forward one's own tradition. However, today, we will explore whether Jagannath is actually addressed as Dakshina Kalika in Shree Mandir and, if so, when and in what context.

In another local authoritative text, Mahapurusha Vidya, we find:

"Tara yantre Mahashesha: Subhadra Bhubaneswari
Shyama yantre Jagannatha Dakshina Kalika Swayam."

We know that in Shree Mandir, on the Ratna Singhasana, Goddess Peeta Bimala, in the form of Bhagavati Subhadrika, resides at the center, flanked by Shiva-like Balabhadra on one side and Vishnu-like Jagannath on the other. In the Shree Yantra-like structure of Shree Mandir, Jagadamba Bimala is present as Mahabhairavi. The primary Peetha (seat) of Goddess Bimala is located in the southwest direction of Balabhadra's vast form. Bimala Devi is the supreme empress of Uddiyana Tantra. There is no doubt that the Peetha where she resides is a Tantric Peetha. However, a detailed discussion of Bimala and her Tantric aspects will be covered in a later part.

Now, let us return to today's topic. In the daily Chaturdhaara Puja, there is no direct application of Pancha 'M' Kara (the five secretive Tantric practices). However, indirect symbolic applications are present, which most people are aware of. During Snana Yatra and Anabasara, certain esoteric Tantric rites involving Karala Chandan and others are performed, but otherwise, throughout the year, Jagannath is worshiped using Vasudeva, Bhubaneswari, and Narayana mantras.

I have not found any authentic evidence in any local texts regarding the presence of Yantras on the Ratnavedi. However, the presence of Jagannath's Shakti aspect is primarily due to his association with Goddess Bimala in the Bhairavi Chakra. As Madhava, he resides with the Goddess and accepts worship during the Sharadiya Mahapuja, which includes a distinct application of Pancha 'M' Kara. During this time, sacrificial rituals involving sheep and goats are still conducted at the Peetha late at night.

Mahapuja in Shree Mandir

The Mahapuja of Mahaprabhu in Shree Mandir mainly takes place during the Nabakalebara festival, which occurs approximately every 12 or 19 years. This Darubrahma festival is the most significant and grandest festival of Shree Mandir. After the Daitas complete their search for the Daru (sacred wood), the new idols are sculpted inside Kaibalya Vaikuntha within an esoteric Ashtachandi Chakra led by Goddess Bimala and Mangala.

During this time, Lakshmi Narasimha, enshrined in the southern chamber (Dakshina Ghara), is worshiped following strict Tantric methods. However, this worship is not performed by regular Pujapandas but by Samanta Brahmins appointed by the Gajapati king. Currently, three specific lineages (Vatsa Samanta, Ratha Samanta, and Nanda Samanta) perform these rituals. These Kshatriya Brahmins primarily worship in the Shakta Peethas surrounding Shreekhetra.

During Nabakalebara, the Jeevanyasa (life infusion) of the new deities involves a direct application of Pancha 'M' Kara. These rites are mainly dedicated to Tara, Kali, and Bhubaneswari. During this period, Magur Maachh (catfish) is sacrificed in Kaibalya Vaikuntha, a practice that continues to this day. Direct application of Pancha 'M' Kara is also found in Brahma Sthana Shodhana and in the use of Tamra Kuta, Hema Kuta, and Rajata Kuta during the Jeevanyasa process. These rituals are performed under the supervision of the Rajaguru.

It is during these Chakra or Mandala pujas that Balabhadra is addressed as Tara, Bhagavati Subhadra as Bhubaneswari, and Jagannath as Dakshina Kali. Unlike the daily rituals, the usual Chaturdhaara Puja mantras are not used in Nabakalebara. Instead, these Chakra Puja traditions are the primary reason behind the association of Jagannath with Kali, Balabhadra with Tara, and Subhadra with Bhubaneswari.

During these ceremonies, offerings (Naivedya) are not placed in vessels but directly inside pots, which is why it is called Abhara Naivedya. At this time, Lakshmi Narasimha, enshrined in the Dakshina Ghara, is also invoked as Simhamukha Krodha Bhattaraka, while Lakshmi is addressed as Para Bhattarika.

Additionally, during Nabakalebara, all Yajnas are conducted not with Narayana or Vasudeva mantras but with Patala Narasimha mantras. Perhaps this is why, in the traditions of Shree Mandir, Jagannath continues to be associated with Kali, while Balabhadra is linked to Tara.

Achha hua yeh sab pehle match me hogaya woh bhi against weak opposition. Not much damage as well as we got enough time to learn from mistakes before finals (hopefully).

Gill is classy and a new match winner for India. Rohit needs to exercise a bit of caution while sticking to his natural game (he did that vs England recently and the result was a century). I feel he sometimes tries to hit every ball like Afridi which is insensible. Kohli trying to be too defensive (even in last game vs England where he scored a 50).

Hopefully we will win most tosses and bat first knowing the Dubai pitch!

it's the white color. even the white vento looks bland. the curves and creases get flattened with the reflection of light on white.

Surgery

Bhartiya city

Atheism is an option. Neither of you need to stick to your backward religions.

The worst part is even if we make through the next 4 years, we'll have to continue to share a country with these people

Beating women was so normal in movies back then and everyone loved it 🥰

Only movies like Mrs. give heart attack to some bois 🤬

this dumb fuck is already outside

what's with those two triangles at either side of it, I genuinely don't understand why did they include that, cars have similar shape if they have headlights there but this car doesn't and still keeps those ugly triangles for no reason.

puthambari

The lack of social and economic mobility for the middle-class in India. 


Many influential and moneyed professions have been hijacked by existing incumbents, who obstruct and prevent new entrants that threaten their dominance through nepotism, gatekeeping, money power etc. 


Highly sought-after professions like politics, films (Bollywood), easy-to-do businesses (for e.g. being a builder in Mumbai), higher level bureaucracy (Pooja Khedekar case), higher level judiciary (check rooster of senior advocates at most courts) and even senior level management in corporates (check the lobbies of IIMs and IITs alumni at most companies) are tightly controlled and dominated by incumbents who would do everything to prevent the average middle-class person from rising to their position.


Due to lack of relative social and economic mobility, most of the middle-class is unfortunately doomed to remain middle-class for their entire lives despite having the capability and desire for moving up the social and economic ladder. That's highly frustrating. 

Regulate the ammo

Sell ot and buy a CB350 ((o(￣ー￣)o))

Just remove the tubelight in the middle. Rest will be livable honestly may even look good