The theory of Kashmiris

The theory of Kashmiri descent from the lost tribes of Israel posits that the Kashmiri people of India and Pakistan originally descended from the Ten Lost Tribes. The theory was first suggested by Abu Rayan al-Bīrūnī , the famous 11th-century Persian Muslim scholar. François Bernier , a 17th-century French physician and traveler, and Sir Walter Lawrence and Sir Francis Younghusband , who explored this region in the 1800s, commented on the similar physiognomy between Kashmiris and Jews, including “fair skin, prominent noses,” and similar head shapes. Kaw argues that despite the etymological similarities between Kashmiri and Jewish surnames, the Kashmiri people are of Indo-Aryan descent while the Jews are of Semitic descent . Moreover, the Indian civilization pre-season dates the Israelite civilization. The theory is essentially based on the purported similarities between Kashmir place names and Hebrew words and phrases. The name Kashmir locally know as kasher itself is said to be based on the Hebrew word Kashir "like Syria". The Kashmir valley, said to be the dwelling place of the Ten Lost Tribes, is called Bagh- i_Suleman (Garden of Solomon ) in local parlance. The connection between Kashmir and ancient Israel is strengthened further by such Kashmiri place names as "Tomb of Moses " and "Throne of Solomon". There is also a Kashmiri tradition that the 40 years of wandering in the desert actually covered the ground from Asia to Kashmir, and that Kashmir is in fact the Promised Land. The names of approximately 350 towns and villages in Kashmir bear some resemblance to place names in the Holy Land . These include: Bandpoor (similar to Beth Peor) Naboo Hill (similar to Mount Nebo ) Pishgah (similar to Mount Pisgah) Mamre (similar to Mamre) Pathan tribal names that are said to resemble the names of the lost tribes include: Rabbinic (Reuben), Shinwari (Shimon), Daftani (Naphtali), Jajani (Gad), Ashuri (Asher), Alfridi (Ephraim), and Yusufzai (sons of Joseph – i.e., Mansel and Ephraim). Source : Wikipedia

LIFE

When you sit and think, Your life is stupid, You’ll never do anything, No matter how good you did, Or sit and feel sorry for yourself, And don’t take things like they are, Just because you didn’t, Become a movie star. You need to realize, All that’s wanted is love, And you get that from everywhere, Including from god above, And now that I think about it, That’s the reason we live, The true meaning of life, And the way to prove it is, What do you want to be, Are you sure that’s true? And do you end up rich and famous, And people love you. Would you like another example, Or do you have this down, Ok what do you want to happen now, For people to want you around? Now correct me if I’m wrong, But that’s two good reasons, right, And if that wasn’t enough, I can go all night. Here’s another example, Let’s say a boy is three, His family was killed in an accident, Unfortunate isn’t he? But then another family, Open their doors, For what reason you may ask, To give him love. Most people, Respect love, not as it comes, But only if it has a price on it, Like money, clothes, and gum, So to love is to live, And life is a gift, So you should, Choose life and live. So no mater what your going through, Someone’s there too, They’ll comfort and love you, And live, just like you.

Found

I know I’m smiling but don’t take it as for what it seems 'Cause the only time I'm happy is when I'm in my dreams 'Cause my life is that lonely kid cast out in the shadows Full of tears, frowns, and many lost battles Down in a black hole trying to escape depression But you can't run away from what will always be your reflection And as you run away reality is getting nearer And instead of changing you, you try to change the mirror But what do you do when the mirror falls down? Breaking apart as it hits the ground And now you have nothing to hide behind And now you need the courage you have yet to find Because fear and sorrow are just emotions that play tricks on your mind Trying to prevent you from making your life and dreams intertwine But instead of giving in you try to break out Rebuilding the happiness that fear and sorrow take out Because the obstacles you have aren't important it's about how you handle it Because fear can only be as bad as you imagine it And sorrow comes with tears just as gray clouds come with rain And then it will pass quicker than it came So just be proud you didn't cut yourself with the mirror's glass And just know that the worst already passed But if you look in a mirror again, look with open eyes So if you don't like the out, you can take a look inside.

Dark Side of Human Nature

We all see what we've lost, and eventually open our eyes to the little we've gained, has happiness become a forbidden fruit, or is our true goal to keep sorrow sustained, every smile simply a ruse, your eyes dart down after everything you say, sadly people in life are cruel, and will only attempt to confuse, drag you away from solace in subtle ways, treat your body like an old jacket, just something to be worn when needed, act as if your beautiful thoughts are merely an annoying racket, a noise of no importance, a voice worthy of being mistreated, they act as if they know not the effect of their actions, they ignore the miserable look on your face, approaching as if its okay, as if their insults are refundable transactions, knowingly attempting to label you as a disgrace, your tears are the sick payment they wish to receive, accepted behind the false pretense of friendship and trust, torn between lies, you know not how this life you should perceive, a majestic gemstone you are, one who people wish to rust, jealousy and envy compose the roots of this tree, a forbidden fruit everyone eats, but also one they deny to be.

CURFEW

My dear curfew,

Hi ! Where had you been all
these weeks. You left
us
in the month of February and
since then you did

not show up. It is good to see

you again. But
please
tell me, was it necessary to
have people
massacred
for your return. Was it
necessary to have an
innocent hanged for your
imposition. You could
have come without all this. No
one in the world
could dare to ask why you
came. India wears a
beautiful mask of democracy. No
one would
question your guardian, India,
for your uninvited
entry into # Kashmir. Please,
next time when you
feel nostalgic about Kashmir, do
not hesitate to
come. But please let people live.
Do not have
people killed for your entry.
Hope you will
understand and keep your
weapon AFSPA down.
Thank you,
Yours slavely, Awaam e Kashmir

HUMANS

So, what are human beings? Why does God care about them? They are in some ways like God himself, yet inferior, yet crowned by God himself with honor and glory. Humans are a paradox, a mystery—tainted with evil, and yet believing that they should behave morally. So corrupt in power, but yet having power over other living things. So far below God, and yet called honorable by God himself.

What are human beings? Scientists call us Homo sapiens, a member of the animal kingdom. Scripture calls us nephesh, a word that is also used for animals. We have spirit in us, just as animals have spirit in them. We are dust, and when we die, we return to the dust, just as animals do. Our anatomy and our physiology is like that of an animal.

But Scripture says that we are much more than animals. There is a spiritual aspect to human beings—and science cannot tell us about this spiritual part of life. Nor can philosophy; we cannot come up with reliable answers just by thinking about it. No, this part of our existence must be explained by revelation. Our Creator needs to tell us who we are, what we are supposed to do, and why he cares. We find answers in Scripture.

Genesis 1 tells us that God created all things: light and darkness, land and sea, sun and moon and stars. Pagans worshipped these things as gods, but the true God is so powerful that he can call them into existence just by speaking a word. They are totally under his control. Whether he did it in one day, six days, or six billion years is not nearly as important as the fact that he did it. He said it, it was done, and it was good.

As part of all creation, God also created humans, and Genesis tells us that we were created on the same day as the animals. The symbolism of this seems to say that we are in some respects like the animals. That much we can see for ourselves.

DAL LAKE