Source PHAN RANG, VIETNAM, September 30, 2019 (Reuters): Thousands of Vietnam’s ethnic Cham people met under rainy late September skies for their annual “Kate” festival that, according to the multi-faith community’s calendar, marks the end of one harvest season and the beginning of another. The Cham are descendents of a powerful ancient kingdom that once spanned large parts of central…
Source Association with sages should be made because thoughts are so persistent. The sage has already overcome the mind and remains in peace. Being in his proximity helps to bring about this condition in others, otherwise there is no meaning in seeking his company. The guru provides the needed strength for this, unseen by others. — Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950)
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 27, 2019 (Careers 360): HPI Note: We thought this announcement offered an interesting view into the religious diversity of the country’s armed forces. The Indian Army has released an online notification recruitment on September 27, 2019, for Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Religious Teacher for 152 vacancies. Candidates who are between 25 to 34 years age,…
Source SABARIMALA, INDIA, September 27, 2019 (Bar and Bench): The lack of concrete jurisprudence regulating the relationship between religion and the law has created an intractable lacuna in the social and legal ethos of India. Although the Supreme Court, through various opinions has helped curb this uncertainty, the ambiguity with respect to the interference of the courts with religion may…
Source Generous, selfless giving is among dharma’s central fulfillments. Hospitality, charity and support of God’s work on Earth arises from the belief that the underlying purpose of life is spiritual, not material. — Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001), founder of Hinduism Today
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 26, 2019 (The Print): “I take the help of the modern to make others understand the ancient. I take the west to the east. I take the modern art of presentation to show the spirit of India. I am a selector of truth, of beauty. Whatever is beautiful to me is real art,” said Uday…
Source INDIA, September 19, 2019 (Indian Express): In 2006, the Himachal Pradesh government led by Virbhadra Singh became the first Congress-ruled state to pass an anti-conversion law. The Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act was aimed at reported conversions done by Christian missionaries in the hill state. Soon there were reports that Christian organisations had complained about the law to…
Source When we think a change might only take 6 months, it is unrealistic and will actually take 6 years. That’s why one must be ready for years of unrewarding sadhana. If we end up externalized or confused we can look to the group of spiritual people around us and they will stabilize us. You must maintain the overall perspective…
Source INDIA, September 24, 2019 (International Business Times): India, the land of millions of Gods and Goddesses, has an incredible heritage to boast about, which not only leaves people in awe but affirms the belief that the land of wonders was truly a talent in the ancient times. The heritage sites of the country are excellent examples of the infinite…
Source GOA, INDIA, September 25, 2019 (by Anurada Goyal): Temples of India are as diverse as any other aspect of India. They are diverse in terms of their architecture, in terms of presiding Deities, the people who built them from mighty kings to common man and in terms of how the worship is done. Some of them are homes of…