Cow

 Dharmaja! now I tell you about Godaana. (giving Cow as charity).

Cows are greater than saints. Cows give us milk, curd, ghee which are quite essential for Yajnas. There is nothing unuseful in cow. Its skin, urine, shit, are all pure. Cow and Brahmin are equivals. Therefore, Godaana yileds liberation. Cow milk is equivalent to Amrutha. If Godaana is performed, it is equivalent to Amrutha Daana.

But Godana shall be made to those who are fit to receive. Cows are equivalent to our lives. Giving away cows means giving away our life. But Godan shall be made only to the fittest. If charities are made to cruel people and non-believers of God, he suffers eternal agony. Before making Godaan, one has to enquire thoroughly about the eligibility of person who receives it.

O Dharmaja! only healthy and milching cows shall be given in Godaan. Godaan is the only way for liberation.

O Dharmaja! in a nutshell, I can say that Bhoodaana, Vidyaa daanaa and Godaanaa are best of all. If a teacher teaches his student well, it amounts to making Bhoodaana. Godaana also is equivalent to Bhoodaana.

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3. http://d08r.blogspot.com/2013/12/chameleon.html
4. http://usju.blogspot.com/2013/12/cow.html 
5. http://08bu.blogspot.com/2013/12/brahma-vs-shiva.html
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7. http://0dea.blogspot.com/2012/02/disciple.html
8. http://012p.blogspot.com/2013/12/greater-than-all.html
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10. http://laxmivishnu.blogspot.com/2013/12/cow.html  

Solar Vs Lunar Calender

Vaisampayana said, 'King Duryodhana then, on the field of battle said unto Bhishma, and unto Drona--that tiger among warriors, and unto Kripa--that mighty car-warrior, these words, 'Both myself and Kama had said this unto the preceptors 1 I refer to the subject again, for I am not satisfied with having said it once. Even this was the pledge of the sons of Pandu that if defeated (at dice) they would reside to our knowledge in countries and woods for twelve years, and one more year unknown to us. That thirteenth year, instead of being over, is yet running. Vibhatsu, therefore, who is still to live undiscovered hath appeared before us. And if Vibhatsu hath come before the term of exile is at end, the Pandavas shall have to pass another twelve years in the woods. Whether it is due to forgetfulness (on their part) induced by desire of dominion, or whether it is a mistake of ours, it behoveth

Bhishma to calculate the shortness or excess (of the promised period). When an object of desire may or may not be attained, a doubt necessarily attaches to one of the alternatives, and what is decided in one way often ends differently. 

Meaning

1. According to Solar Calender the Time of Exile of Pandavas was Not Over 
2. According to Lunar Calender the Time of Exile of Pandavas was Over

Source

1. http://s01m.blogspot.com/2013/12/calendars.html
2. http://k00y.blogspot.com/2013/12/sun-vs-moon.html

Manmadha

http://d08r.blogspot.com/2012/01/aniruddha-his-wifes-previous-life.html

Best deed enunciated in Sastras and Vedas

http://messengerofgods.blogspot.com/2013/12/best-deed-enunciated-in-sastras-and.html

kinds of ladies

“O grandsire! you told me about several things. But you never told me about ladies and their behaviour.” asked Dharmaja.

“O Dharmaja! in this connection, I tell you about conversation between Kaikeyee and Sandilya. Kekaya Princess once asked Sandili: “O Sandili! how could you come and live in Deva Loka?”

Sandili replied thus: “O Kekaya Princess! I served my father in law and mother in law without disregarding their advices. I performed divine worship, Pitara ceremonies, and worshipping guests regularly. I never stood at the main entrance. I never laughed loudly. I offered food to students and learned. On arrival of my husband, I served him with great care. I brought up my children as good and intelligent.

I like what my husband likes. I never abuse anybody inspite of their rude behaviour towards me. Whenever my husband is out of station, I never wear flowers, good clothes and never eat tasty food. I never waste food. I regarded all my relatives equally. I looked after the cows in my house. I never tease my husband with household affairs. I take care about Agnihotra daily. I never reveal my family secrets to neighbours. While I was pregnant, I took nourishing food instead of tasty food. Hence I attained divine loka.” said Sandili.

I hope your doubts are cleared.” said Bhishma.

Hence, Dharmaja! there are several kinds of ladies. There may be good and bad. There are several virtuous ladies who worship their husbands more than God. Due to their existence only, this earth is rotating in a disciplined way. There is no doubt that husband gets name and fame due to the virtuousness of his wife.” said Bhishma.

Annadaana

http://banarasvaranasikashi.blogspot.in/2013/12/annadaana.html

Ant

http://vedaauthor.blogspot.com/2013/12/ant.html