Source CHENNAI, INDIA, September 9, 2019 (Deccan Chronicle): More than 2,300 Lord Vinayaka statues – worshipped in different parts of the city since Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated on September 2 – were taken in processions and immersed in the Bay of Bengal at Foreshore Estate and other beaches on Sunday. The beating of drums and dancing by devotees to a…
Source Ever afterward, though the dance of creation change around me in the hall of eternity, I shall be the same. — Anandamayi Ma (1896-1982), Mystic Bengali saint
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, September 7, 2019 (Hinduism Today): On the first look, answering this question is easy. Chickens lay eggs, chickens are animals, so an egg must be an animal since it has an animal origin and grows into a new animal. But…what if the eggs are not fertilized? Commercially available eggs from your local grocery store in most cases…
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, September 9, 2019 (Himalayan Academy Publications): Today we are officially announcing the version 2.0 release of our free Spiritual Workout App. The app was inspired by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami’s publisher’s desk article, “The Ten Minute Spiritual Workout.” While today nearly everyone appreciates the need for daily exercise to stay fit and healthy, many don’t realize the need…
Source We want to claim that which we already are. You are already the Self, you are just not aware of it. Do not put it off based upon some concept that we are not ready, we are not worthy, we need more of this or that. None of those principles apply when it comes to Self Realization. — Satguru…
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, September 6, 2019 (Hinduism Today): There are many ways to conceptualize 240 million people: 3.2% of the world’s population or 72% of the US; 200 times the population of Paris; enough to be the fifth largest country in the world. On January 15th alone, fourteen million–some say 20 million–joined the Royal Bath at the confluence of the…
Source Sunder your desires even unto the Lord. The more the desires, the more the sorrows, the more one gives up, the more bliss there shall be. — Tirumantiram verse 2585
Source INDIA, September 4, 2019 (Hinduism Today by Purnendu Singh): There were times during thes Kumbh I went without sleep for two days at a stretch because of my duties overseeing VIP visits. But when I saw that, despite the huge rush, the pilgrims were able to comfortably and smoothly take their bath and felt blissful, I got a very…
Source INDIA, September 2, 2019 (The Hindu): Both Vizianagaram and Srikakulam towns wore a festive look on Sunday, ahead of Vinayaka Chaviti. Despite the rain, Vizianagaram’s PW Market was bustling with activity, as people rushed in to buy Ganesh statues and puja materials. YSRCP leaders Eswar Kaushik, Kolagatla Sravani and others distributed eco-friendly statues to the devotees. In Srikakulam, the…
Source TIRUPATI, INDIA, September 2, 2019 (The Hindu): At a time when eco-friendly celebrations have become the mantra for Vinayaka Chaturthi, Tirupati has emerged as a trailblazer by going a step ahead to present recyclable statues. There are at least two huge statues in the temple town which need no immersion as they will be dismantled and distributed among the…