Daily Inspiration
Source If all the land were turned to paper and all the seas turned to ink, and all the forests into pens to write with, they would still not suffice to describe the greatness of the guru. — Kabir (1440-1518), Indian Saint
Daily Inspiration
Source The unchangeable can only be realized in silence. Once realised, it will deeply affect the changeable, itself remaining unaffected. This attitude of silent observation is the very foundation of yoga. You see the picture, but you are not the picture. — Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897-1981), Hindu sage
Beyond Hinduism: Is Caste a Religious or a Regional Problem?
Source U. S. November 26, 2018 (QRIUS by Devdutt Pattnaik): Is caste a religious imperative, an essential requirement of Hinduism, as diagnosed by Euro-American Indologists who traced it to the “books” – Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Manusmriti? Is its persistence and spread simply an indicator of Hinduism’s power? Or Is it a regional phenomenon, a manifestation of South Asian culture, gradually…
An Agreement is Signed Between the AYUSH Ministry of India and MINSALUD Colombia
Source BOGOTA, COLUMBIA, October 4, 2018 (BVS MTCI translated from Spanish): On October 4, 2018, in Bogota DC, during the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of India, Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy of the Republic of India and the Ministry of…
People Hurt and Cars Torched During a Violent Riot at a Temple in Malaysia
Source PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, November 27, 2018 (Business Insider): A violent riot at a Hindu temple in a suburb of Petaling Jaya left at least 12 people injured and 23 vehicles razed on Monday (Nov 26), local media has reported. According to The Straits Times, around 50 Malay men, allegedly armed with axes and knives, reportedly entered the Seafield Sri…
Conference on India’s “Soft Power” Scheduled for December in Delhi
Source DELHI, INDIA, November 26, 2018 (Press Release): Given the greater role that soft power is starting to play in India’s foreign policy, the Center for Soft Power is hosting its inaugural ‘Conference on Soft Power’, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The Center on Public Diplomacy of the University of Southern California, and Nalanda University,…
Daily Inspiration
Source Though my voice is feeble, Truth will be heard. Truth alone will endure; all else will be swept away before the tide of time. — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Daily Inspiration
Source It is my ambition to conquer the world by Hindu thought. — Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
New Song Released on History of Hindu India
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, November 21, 2018: Hinduism Today is pleased to announce the release of their first history movie video, “Let’s Go Back 6,000 years,” at source above or https://youtu.be/YHS7dyN6sgM. The Indus Valley Civilization is the song’s subject. It a song for children intended to supplement the popular History of Hindu India documentary “From Ancient Times.” See playlist: (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkA3jcdbA5kTwKf5gHchrJliKCMTM__7B) In…
Ancient Temples Discovered During Demolition in Varanasi
Source VARANASI, INDIA, November 24, 2018 (pgurus): The world famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi will soon be accessible to pilgrims directly from the famed ghats of the river Ganga. The process of constructing a corridor by the Uttar Pradesh government between the river Ganga and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is in full swing. The project has been sanctioned…