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LAUTOKA, FIJI, May 10, 2008: Police are hunting for a group of men who broke into an 80 year old Mandir in Field 40, Lautoka, and later set it on fire.

Divisional Crime Officer Western S.P. Vijay Singh has confirmed the fire started at around five this morning and the Gangai-Yamman Kovil Mandir has been completely destroyed along with all its contents. Fijivillage spoke to some people who were at the scene, they said that all the religious idols and books have been completely destroyed. Police believe the perpetrators were looking for money and when they did not find any, they set the Mandir alight. The cost of damage is yet to be estimated.

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TRINIDAD, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, May 11, 2008: (From Paras Ramoutar, HPI Correspondent) On Sunday May 11, 2008, Hindus will join the world in the observance of Mother’s Day. But in the Hindu mind, Mother’s Day began with the creation of the universe. Motherhood as an art is almost forgotten now. Children must always respect their mothers. But mothers must also respect and live a life that befits motherhood. They must dedicate themselves fully to this most noble task. Hindus have always worshipped the Creator both as Mother and as Father.

And so Hindus join with the rest of the world in celebrating Mother’s Day. Hindu Scriptures state unequivocally: “I declare that my parents are my haven, my dharma and my karma. All manifestations of God look with favor those who love and respect their parents.”

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ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA, May 9, 2008: Native Christian missionaries are no longer allowed to preach in areas of seven hills around a famous Hindu temple in India’s state of Andhra Pradesh and face stiff prison sentences if they violate the rule, a Christian mission group said. In a statement monitored by BosNewsLife Tuesday, May 6, Gospel For Asia (GFA) said its missionaries have been banned from the area by local authorities. “The Andra Pradesh governor issued an ordinance that prohibits propagating any other religions near this temple and in 19 other places throughout the state,” the group explained.

Although the state has not introduced anti-conversion law legislation yet, “many political groups are rallying to bring one about,…” the group said. “Already, if anyone violates the governor’s ordinance, they will face three years imprisonment and/or a costly fine.”

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As a dog, let loose after being tied up for some time, is energetic and active, so one, who learns to remain summa, or still, gets increased energy which can be put to good use.
   Satguru Yogaswami of Jaffna (1872-1964)