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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Inside Change


In the past two years and this year, I have been listening many tapes, reading books about success, leadership, entrepreneurship, love, politics, religion, society and so on.
There is one common thing, which leaders, authors and religious persons always highly and strongly commend is – TO CHANGE INSIDE FIRST.

For example, someone wants to be rich. That person needs to change inside first with strong desire to be rich and the reasons why he or she wants to be rich. By a psychological view, the more reasons you have to be rich, the stronger desire you have, and the closer to be rich.
Simultaneously, if you want to change something by yourself, you have to change something inside you! The real change must be rooted inside you. Then, from the behaviors to thinking styles, from habits to temptations, will follow your strong and firm inside change.

It is - all leaders, entrepreneurs, authors and religious persons say about the change. Just sharing with you and I will try to share more.

Change Inside First! In other words, Change Yourself First! You have to change in your heart and mindset; not your clothes and fake actions. When you really change inside, nothing can stop you to have a big change outside!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

About the Arakan Coins II

8th century silver coin from Arakan of Niti Chandra, with Shaiva symbols and a Brahmi legend. Reproduced from the British Museum.

As per epigraphic records a Hindu dynasty called Sri-Dharmarajaniya-Vamsa ruled in Arakan between 600-1000 CE. Coins found in the region have the names of rulers like Dharma Chandra, Niti Chandra and Vira Chandra. The capital of this kingdom was Vaisali whose ruins (modern Vethali) are found near Mrohaung or Mrauk U.



About the Arakan Coins I



Friday, August 22, 2008

An Excerpt of Arakan History from books II: Legendary History of Burma and Arakan


The following excerpt is from “Legendry History of Burma and Arakan” by Captain C.J.F.S. Forbes who was late Deputy Commissioner, British Burma. The book was published by Authority of Government in 1882 and this excerpt is expressed on page 3.

“Here they were joined by the kindred tribes of the Pyoo and Thet, who seem to have been at that time in possession of the middle Irrawaddy valley. The remains of this latter tribe may probably be found in a people bearing a somewhat similar name inhabiting the northern part of Arakan.”

Having placed his son, Moodooseikta, over those who remained here, Kanrazagyee with the rest of his followers pushed on again westwards and founded a city on a Kyoukpindoung mountain in the north of Arakan, the ruins of which city are still to be seen. Thus, according to both Burmese and Arakanese history, was founded the nation and kingdom of Arakan. Following this tradition the Burmans have always acknowledged the Arakanese as the elder branch of the race and style them “Bya’magyee.”

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You can read other excerpts about Arakan History in the following links:
http://thazon.blogspot.com/2008/04/excerpt-of-arakan-history-from-books-i.html
http://thazon.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-found-my-country-back.html

Thanks!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Independence Day of Latvia




Today is the Independence Day of Latvia. Latvia gained her independence on August 21, 1991 from Soviet Union.
Official Name: Republic of Latvia
Area: 24,749 sq miles. (64,100 sq. km)
Cities: Capital – Riga, Other Cities – Daugav’pills, Liepaja, Jegava, Jurmala
Population: 2.3 million (UN, 2007)
Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox
Languages: Latvian (Official), Lithuanian, Russian, other.
Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
GDP: $ 26.5 billion (2004 est.)
Monetary Unit: Lat
President: Valdis Zatlers
Internet domain: .lv
International Dialing Code: +371

Quote of the Week: The Best Way to Be Faithful


“The Best way of remaining faithful to your comrades is to continue the work, to lift your heads, to be professional.”

Nicolas Sarkozy
French President

Note: Sarkozy addressed French troops from units that lost some of the 10 soldiers killed in a Taliban ambush and firefight in mountains about 30 miles east of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Source: Chicago Tribune (Thursday, August 21, 2008)

Picture: http://www.overseaspropertymall.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/nicolas_sarkozy.jpg

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

I found my country back!

Arakan in the map of World History before 1200

The day before yesterday, I have received two historical books of maps; Atlas of World History and Atlas of American History. The books were given by my parents-in-law to me and Izana.

When I looked around the atlas of world history, I found my country, the Arakan.
Since then, today, I look around online, about the atlas of world history.

I found my country back in this map, which is under the headline of Eurasia before 1200. Neighbors of the Arakan were Assam, Pagan and Pegu.

Can you find it?
Looks Grand Indeed!!

Picture: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Premongol.png

Friday, August 15, 2008

Independence Day of India






Today is the Independence Day of Republic of India. India gained her independence on August 15, 1947 from the United Kingdom.
Official Name: Republic of India
Area: 1,269,340 sq miles. (3,287,590 sq. km)
Cities: Capital – New Delhi, other cities – Mumbai, Calcutta, Madras, Hyderabad
Population: 1.1 billion (UN, 2007)
Religions: 81.3% Hindu, 12% Muslim, 2.3% Christian, 1.9% Sikh
Languages: Hindi, English and 14 other official languages
Type of Government: Federal Republic
GDP: $ 3.611 trillion (2004 est.)
Monetary Unit: 1 Indian rupee = 100 paise
President: Pratibah Patil
Internet domain: .in
International Dialing Code: +91