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 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…
Source ABU DHABI, September 25, 2019 (Herald Malaysia): From the United Arab Emirates comes another, important signal of tolerance and openness towards non-Islamic religions. On the weekend, the authorities granted official recognition to a Hindu temple and 17 Christian places of worship, including churches built decades ago. The historic ceremony was held last Saturday at the Emirates Palace in Abu…
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 The Hindu marriage may be described as the union of two families. In this union, there is no room for petty ambitions and personal ego-trips. What is involved is love for the entire family that one is marrying into. — Dada J.P. Vaswani, spiritual head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission
Source NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA, September 11, 2019 (CBC): For nearly 50 years, perhaps longer, the beach at Middle Cove has witnessed a unique spectacle. Hindu Newfoundlanders have carried out a millennium-old practice that involves taking a summer polar bear dip with a clay statue of Ganesha. On the fourth day of the waxing moon cycle, in the sixth month of the…
Source Life should be chiefly service. Without that ideal, the intelligence that God has given you is not reaching out toward its goal. When in service you forget the little self, you will feel the big Self of Spirit. — Paramahamsa Yogananda (1893-1952)
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, September 14, 2019 (Hinduism Today): In the last ten years yet another digital revolution has been heating up: remote learning of Sanskrit. Hinduism Today reviewed many sites and apps and came up with some general recommendations. This trend in remote education is still your best; to have a personal teacher connect with you online or, alternatively, follow…
Source FIJI, September 20, 2019 (Pragyata by Anhad Jakhmola): Fiji or Republic of Fiji is an island nation situated near Australia and is considered one of the richest countries in the South Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Fiji is home to diverse and multi-religious communities. The population is split primarily between two main ethnic groups:…