Daily Inspiration
Source One who is established in a comfortable posture while concentrating on the inner Self naturally becomes immersed in the Heart’s ocean of bliss.— Siva Sutras III, 16
Philosophically Astute Book Reviewer Sought
KAUAI, HAWAII, August 15, 2018 (HPI): Hinduism Today is seeking a philosophically astute book reviewer to undertake writing a 1,200 word review of the newly released book by Swami Paramtattvadas of the Swaminarayan Fellowship. It is a scholarly work that presents the unique Vedanta of BAPS in an idiom the author developed at Oxford. A modest remuneration and full attribution…
What Was the Spoken Language of Ancient India if Sanskrit Was Never Spoken By the Masses?
Source INDIA, April 16, 2018 (Quora, by Ram Abloh): Sanskrit was the spoken language of ancient India, in spite of what the modern miscreants would like you to be indoctrinated with. The feature that distinguishes a spoken language from a purely literary or artificially constructed language is that the former quickly develops variants, whereas the latter is frozen forever. All…
Japanese Town near Tokyo Named After Hindu Goddess Lakshmi
Source BENGALURU, INDIA, August 12, 1018 (Yahoo News): Speaking here on Sunday to students and faculty of Dayanand Sagar on their graduation day, Takayuki Kitagawa, Consul General of Japan, stated, “You will be surprised to know that the town near Tokyo has its origin from Lakshmi temple. Kichioji means Lakshmi temple in Japanese.” Recalling the influence of India on Japanese…
Singapore Firm to Lead Design of First Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
Source ABU DHABI, August 11, 2018 (Khaleej Times): Marking an important milestone on its path to constructing the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, Mandir Limited, along with BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, announced the project’s lead consultant and designer. Raglan Squire and Partners (RSP), an architectural practice based in Singapore, has been chosen to lead and oversee the design and construction…
Daily Inspiration
Source When the Creator dances, the worlds He created dance. To the measure that He dances in our knowledge, our thoughts, too, dance. When He in heart-endearing dances, the several elements, too, dance. Witness in rapture surpassing the dance of that One who is a glowing flame.— Tirumantiram, 2786
Manobo Woman’s Kin Want Golden Tara Returned
Source BUTUAN CITY, PHILIPPINES, August 13, 2018 (Philstar): As the United States government plans to return the historic Balangiga bells to the Philippines, relatives of the Manobo woman who found the Golden Tara in 1917 along Agusan River want the relic returned too. The 13th century 21-karat Golden Tara, considered as one of the most important archeological discoveries in the…
Daily Inspiration
Source Those who patiently endure rude remarks possess the rare purity of an ascetic.— Tirukkural
Kawad Pilgrimage 2018
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, August 7, 2018 (Indian Express): During the holy month of Savana, millions of pilgrims carry the auspicious Ganga water to worship Lord Shiva and start their journey of Kanwar Yatra. The saffron clad devotees, popularly known as “kanwariyas”, collect the Ganga Jal from Hindu pilgrimage centers and proceed to the temples of Lord Shiva to offer…
Daily Inspiration
Source It is always good to endure injuries done to you, but to forget them is even better.— Tirukkural