They are slaves who fear to speakFor the fallen and the weak;
They are slaves who will not choose
Hatred, scoffing, and abuse,
Rather than in silence shrink
From the truth they needs must think;
They are slaves who dare not be
In the right with two or three’.
(Stanzas on Freedom, st. 4-1843)
The above lines of James Russell Lowell have inspired great freedom fighters and lovers of liberty in all parts of the world during the last 120 years. He was a romantic poet, literary critic, satirist, diplomat and abolitionist. The story of his life is really instructive and inspiring.
from V Sundaram: News Today: Bracing bard of human freedom and liberty
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Since Buddha was born on this full moon day, this day is also known as the day of Buddha Purnima. This Vaishaka full moon day, according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and dedicated to Gautama Buddha, is celebrated on a grand scale in China. Likewise, this very day is celebrated as Visakha Puja Day in Thailand or Le Phat Dan in Vietnam. Other countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia also follow this sacred tradition on this day.
from V Sundaram: News Today: great teacher of universal morality and religion
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