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Hindu open-air cremations to go ahead in Britain
Open air cremation of the English poet Shelley (Painting by Louis Edouard Fournier 1889) I am happy to learn that after many years of repeated refusals, permission has finally been given for open-air cremations here in Britain. It means that Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists and Vaishnavas will be able to conduct funerals...
ISKCON’s Old Japanese Soldiers
In 1974, Japanese soldier Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, complete with Samurai sword, was finally discovered on a Pacific island. For the past 30 years, he’d thought World War Two was still being fought. When I was 16, I was into all things Japanese. Martial arts, food, poetry, films. I thought that the...
Holi is a fun-filled spring festival celebrated on the last full moon day in the month of Phalguna. Known as the ‘Festival of Colours’ it is celebrated in different ways throughout the many regions of India. The most common element – held the day before the full moon – involves the...
How not to use the Bhagavad-gita
Wouldn’t it be nice if all the religions could get along? Peacemakers like to suggest an impersonal way to do it. Sometimes they even try to use the Gita to support their ideas I spoke yesterday of well-intentioned people and their currently fashionable notions of atheism. What some thinkers are doing...
Why making God unfashionable and religion punishable never works
North Korea, where even the words for ‘God’ and religion have been done away with (only to be replaced with a different type of religion, it seems) The notion that there is actually no God at all is fashionable at the moment. I can see why: people who actually care about...
British television news reports new school
Here’s another television report on the new school. This is from a news programme that goes out around 6.30 pm. ...
Hindu Press International
Millions Of Women Throng Kerala Festival
Source: news.bbc.co.ukUNITED KINGDOM, March 2010: India’s southern state of Kerala may have hosted the largest gathering of women ever seen on the planet. Clad in traditional Kerala saris and bearing offerings of food, more than two million women thronged the state capital Trivandrum on Sunday.The women braved searing heat to...
Karan Vir Wants To Take Indian Gods To The Oscars
Source: getahead.rediff.comINDIA, February, 24, 2010: Karan Vir is 27 years old. In an interview, the young entrepreneur explains how he plans to change the face of the India comic book industry forever and, somewhat ostentatiously, declares that he wants to get an Oscar for India sometime soon. “I grew up...
Jews, Muslims Worry Body Scanners Violate Religious Laws
Source: Religion News ServiceUNITED STATES, March 2010: Canadian lawyer Kerry Gearin is planning to fly to Washington, D.C., this summer for a conference on Islamic family law, but the full-body scanners being deployed in some U.S. airports make her wonder if she’ll be forced to leave her modesty at home....
Source: www.hinduismtoday.comOh, if you only knew yourselves! You are souls; you are Gods. If ever I feel like blaspheming, it is when I call you man. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)...
Record Crowds Flock to Holi 2010 in Houston
Source: www.indoamerican-news.comHOUSTON, TX, USA, March 9, 2010: For the last 40 years, Indian-born parents have told the next generation stories of what Holi grand mela was like in India. This year’s Holi in Houston gives them a good idea.“Over 11,000 people gathered at the Festival of Colors this year” said...
Reflections on the Parliament of the World’s Religions 2009
Source: www.interreligiousinsight.orgMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, March 12, 2010 (By Kusumita Petersen): The Parliament of the World’s Religions, held every five years, took place in Melbourne, Australia on December 3-9, 2009. For seven days participants thronged the brand new and dramatically modern Melbourne Convention Center on the east bank of Yarra River, which...
Hinduism - The Scientific Religion
Hi there,Wishing you, your family and your friends a very Happy and Colourful Holi !On this Joyous occasion, let me describe the significance of the Holi Festival and it's inherent meaning.Holi is celebrated on 2 days:1) Day 1 - Burning of a ceremonial pyre of wood and other waste materials2)...
Hi there,Posting after ages about a quantity that is a source of energy to all living beings on earth : LIGHT.The most well-known source of light is the Sun, or Surya Dev in Hinduism. Suryadev has been worshiped in India since time immemorial following the traditional way of respecting and...
Diwali / Deepavali - Festival of Lights
Hello everyone,Coming back after a month long hiatus with a post on probably the most celebrated festival in Hinduism, Diwali.As you know, people from all parts of the country celebrate Diwali with the same gusto and splendour. It is a time to visit friends and family, exchange wishes, interact and...
Good Afternoon,Another appaling newspaper headline - A person in the USA applies for patenting the Vedic Maths method! Similar to patenting the physical practices like Yoga and Thoppukaram (alias Super Brain Yoga), people in the USA have now begun to patent our intellectual concepts like Vedic Maths as well...So what...
Ganesh / Vinayaka Chaturthi - Surgery/Transplant & Moon-Waxing,Waning
Namaste,I am a big fan of our Hindu traditions and our calender, simply because there is no month devoid of festivities! The basic background of celebrating so many times a year is that these festivals give us reasons to meet our relatives, interact with them and share our joys and...
Jayadeva & Geeta Govinda - Stamps on Lord Vishnu's Dasavathars
Good Morning,Though this post is slightly off-topic, it is related to the Dasavathars.One of the things I am quite passionate about is Philately. I focus on all philatelic material (stamps,covers,etc.) related to Mahatma Gandhi. You would be surprised to learn that more than 90 countries have issued stamps on Mahatma...
Hindu News
Sex scandals: a bad week for India's 'godmen'
With two sex scandals and a fatal stampede, it's been a bad week for India's "godmen", the self-styled Hindu ascetics whose followers range from farmers and housewives to politicians and rock stars....
In one of Hinduism's most sacred poems, the lord and sustainer of the universe chooses to be incarnated in human form - the ancient term is "avatar" - to help the Pandava people fight evil invaders and defend what is right....
South Indians were the ancient money bags in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh city
Vietnam - the bloody stage for a 30-year-war with France and then the US - was once home to a bustling Hindu settlement devoted to Shiva and Vishnu....
All India Christian Council releases fact finding report of Batala Christians attack by Sang Parivar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ISSUED ON MARCH 2, 2010. NOTE: The full fact finding report is available from aicc Delhi office: aiccdelhi@gmail.com Attempted Murders The Punjab police are hiding the fact that Sangh Parivar-led hoodlums in Batala, Punjab tried to burn five Christians alive....
For the First Time Reader: Both by N. Krishnaswamy; Pub. by Vidya Vrikshah Publication, Flat No.1, 3, Tiruveddi Amman Street, R. K. Nagar, Chennai-600028. The earliest literary output from India is believed to be the Rig Veda....
PM Patrick Manning in Parliament recently referred to Lord Hanuman as 'one of the Hindu gods''. This illustrates that he, like so many others, mistakenly thinks that Hindus believe in more than one god....
Great Hindu
Brahmacharya, marriage and sexuality
They say that the east and west has a fundamental difference. The East views woman as a Mother while the west views woman as a sex object. …. but these days the western view seems to be gathering momentum if we see the entire media is sex-based. You need sex to...
Is this an attempt to malign me? I have only one website and no other. Don’t be fooled
When I did a google search about myself, I found this. http://jaihindusena.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html I wish to inform my readers that I have only this website besides the blog that I started saffronthinktank.blogspot.com That blogger did not even ask my permission before putting my photo and my book. And he has already started misquoting...
Why I support Nityananda Paramahamsa while opposing fascist Indian media
I first came to know about Nithyananda Paramahamsa in 2007 when senior RSS leader N Krishnappa told me about him. He told me that Nithy is emerging as the GenNext Guru and was purchasing huge tracts of property — something astonishing at his age. At that time, I was at an...
FOUR TYPES OF MEN — My speech at the Workshop on Violence at St. Aloysius
Respected Elders and my dear friends, First of all, I must thank you for inviting me to this Workshop on “Spread of Violence in the society”. I am very happy to spend my time with you and also feel honoured that you have considered me worth your time. Before speaking on the topic,...
U G Krishnamurthy is Guru of depression while Sri Sri is Guru of Joy
I am an inveterate Guru shopper — who has already been initiated by 20 Gurus — although I don’t follow any of them. I am sold on Zen philosophy — the Osho, JK & Nisargadatt Advaita brand. Nithy of the infamous videotape fame also initiated me recently (just three months...
Indian media dogs should apologize for Nithy video ..else I will morph Sonia-Pope sex
So it is now confirmed the Nithyananda video aired by SUN TV is morphed and was intended to defame Hindus. I know that the Indian media dogs deliberately did this after all the Church throws biscuits at them. In case, these media dogs don’t apologize, I will morph a...
hindujagruti.org
Hindus are determined to get united on the eve of Dharmajagruti Sabha Organized at Bengaluru
Bangalore (Karnataka): Around 1300 devout Hindus determined to unite for Hindu Dharma and Nation on the occasion of Hind.....
OK to say 'jihadi terrorism': P Chidambaram
New Delhi: Home minister P Chidambaram on Friday disregarded the objection of Kuwaiti ambassador Sami Al Sulaiman to jus.....
Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in Europe
From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social t.....
India, not Kashmir, is Lashkar's true goal: US congressman
Washington (USA): US Congressman Gary Ackerman said, "The LeT's true goal is not Kashmir, it is India. And the LeT is no.....
O Hindus! Protest against the defamatory Novel ‘Draupadi’ and public honour of author!
Padmasree Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad has written a defamatory novel 'Draupadi' written in Telgu. Peddanapudi Ayyana Panth.....
Jihadi riots in Bareilly : City yet to simmer down
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): City is still under the influence of communal riots between Hindus and Muslims, that started o.....
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vedanti-swadhyaya : Gita Lectures of Babaji - Correct Understanding of Nishka...
vedanti has sent you a link to a blog: Hari Om! Amazed with so fast development of one Sadhak, who started listening to Bhagwad Gita lectures of Babaji by downloading it from [link] alongwith the Commentary on Bhagwad Gita by Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda just one month...
vedanti-swadhyaya : Why in some temples there is no entry for woman?
vedanti has sent you a link to a blog: Hari Om! Blog: vedanti-swadhyaya Post: Why in some temples there is no entry for woman? Link: [link]...
vedanti-swadhyaya : Why god has created this universe?
vedanti has sent you a link to a blog: Hari Om! Blog: vedanti-swadhyaya Post: Why god has created this universe? Link: [link]...
Gues which boobs belongs to Angelina Jolie and get 30$.
This competition for google groups users ONLY.Watch video, give me answer by email. In message give me the name of the girl and the way how to pay if the answer is correct(paypal, webmoney, Bank Transfer). First 45 correct answers - get the prize! Horry up! here...
Adventures In Hinduism
Hinduism and the Declining Economy
Recently, you may have heard adults talking about the economy. The messages are everywhere. Your parents probably wanted to shield you from these messages, but you're bright and we know you listen. So, we want to take some time to explain to you what is going on and how you,...
Last week the four princes from Ayodya were married to Princesses from Mithila. We left the city of Ayodya in the middle of their celebrations. Now our story continues as King Dasharatha prepares to crown his son Rama and one jealous woman tries to ruin everything. Check it out here. ...
Karma (Why good always triumphs over evil)
Karma is a key concept in Hinduism. Karma affects what happens to you in this life and the next. In today's lesson, we begin exploring this complex subject.Listen to the lesson here. ...
In this next installment of the Ramayana, Rama and Lakshmana accompany Sage Vishwamitra to visit his friend King Janaka in the Kingdom of Mithila. It is there that we meet the heroine of our story, Princess Sita. Click here to listen. ...
Do We Worship Cows in Hinduism?
As Hindus that grew up in the US, we're very familiar with the questions you'll get asked most by your friends. Here at Adventures in Hinduism, we're going to address all of these questions. Today we tackle one of these questions in particular: Do we worship cows in Hinduism?Click here to...
This week, the adventure continues as we follow Rama, Lakshmana and Vishwamitra into the Dandaka forest where they face the Rakshasi Tadaka. Check it out here. ...
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India’s Composite Culture: Emerging threats
What Muslims Need To Do To Neutralise Them By Sultan Shahin One of the pillars on which our composit...
“I do not say that one who is vegetarian is full of compassion, and one who is not is otherwis...
“Bhakti, or devotional service, means engaging all our senses in the service of the Lord, the Suprem...
+AMDG+ In the afterglow of the Novena of Grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier, I thought I would com...
Reply To Yaani ("Have Truth, Will Travel") Drucker's Request To Remove Blog Articles
For context to this email to Yaani Drucker, who claims to be spiritually enlightened, but who (as an...
Dying man's Daily Journal - Lord's Prayer - Forgiveness
As I was saying my prayers last night a thought hit me. Something has happened and I am not even sur...
About.com Hinduism
Happy New Year: Navreh, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa & Cheti Chand
The Hindus of Kashmir start their new year - Navreh - in mid March. At the same time, the southern Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh will begin their new year - Ugadi. The Marathas will celebrate their new year Gudi Padwa, and the Sindhis will observe...
Vasanta Navaratri 2010 - 9 Divine Nights
Navaratri literally means "nine nights." This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter. The spring festival or Vasanta Navaratri starts March 16 and climaxes on Ram Navami - March 24 - the birthday of Lord Rama. During Navaratri,...
Ramayana Exhibition at Met Museum, NY
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) will host "Scenes from the Ramayana" - an art exhibition that will include selection of Indian paintings and sculptures about Rama. The mythology of Rama provides the subject matter for an important genre of Indian paintings, and a selection of such works will...
According to Hindu scriptures, all mortal beings are destined to pass through four great epochs or yugas in every cycle of creation and destruction. These yugas are: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapar Yuga and Kali Yuga. The four ages symbolize the four phases of involution during which man gradually lost...
Vedic Astro Forecast for March 2010
Read your Vedic Astro Forecast for March 2010 by renowned Vedic Astologer 'Jyotish' Asish Kumar Das. The focus of these predictions are your health, love life, family and work. Select your zodiac sign to read about your monthly forecast. As always, your comments are most welcome!Vedic Astro Forecast for March 2010...
Holi - the festival of colors (February 28 - March 1, 2010) is a time to enjoy! So, please don't hold back yourself - as long as you play with respect for others and use safe natural colors. Check out these Holi Links: Top 10 Holi Websites Holi Legends &...
Krishna.com
The essence of spiritual wisdom—answers to almost every conceivable philosophical life question—easily downloadable and listenable.read more...
Srila Prabhupada explains the significance of the appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. read more...
March 2010: What's New on Krishna.com
Find out all about Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. And stay tuned for the appearance of Lord Ramachandra. read more...
The festival celebrating the appearance anniversary of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu—Krishna appearing as His own devotee—February 28, 2010 read more...
The First Gaura Purnima Festival Ever
In this video, Chaturatma dasa describes the amazing pastime of the first Gaura Purnima festival ever held. read more...
Lord Rama, the pious King of the world and incarnation of Lord Vishnu defeats the wicked Ravana in the great battle of Lanka.read more...
Hindu Blog
Panchanga Sravanam 2010 – 2011 – Read Ugadi Predictions 2010 Vikruti Nama
Ugadi Panchanga Sravanam is the predictions for the year as per calendars and Panchangam followed in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is......
Why Lord Shiva Covers His Body With Ash?
Lord Shiva’s body is always covered with ash and Shiv devotees wear ash tilak on forehead and hands. There is an interesting story in the......
Marathi Panchang 2010 – 2011 – Free Download of Marathi Panchang
Marathi Panchang 2010 - 2011 is created by the Uttaradi Math and is based on the Panchang and calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka......
Kalyanotsavam at Delhi in March 2010 – Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanotsavam
The Kalyanotsavam ritual held at the Tirupati Balaji Temple will be held by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Delhi on March 21,......
Kamda Ekadashi 2010 date – Kamada Ekadasi
Kamda or Kamada Ekadashi is observed during the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in Chaitra month (March/April). Kamda Ekadashi 2010......
Vivekachudamani – Words of Wisdom
Faith (Shraddha), devotion and the Yoga of meditation – these are mentioned by the Shruti as the immediate factors of Liberation in the......
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