Source UNITED STATES, August 8, 2018: Hinduism Today invites Hindus to send us their thoughts and research to letters@hindu.org on how to define “death” of the physical body in the Hindu tradition. As the following article by Radhika Viswanathan explains, it is a complex issue in today’s technologically advanced medical world and an issue–like taxes–that none of us will escape.…
Source HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 6, 2018 (Press Release): The American Red Cross awarded Sewa International a US$500,000 grant to rebuild homes of the economically underprivileged devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Rosharon Village, Brazoria County, Texas. Since day one of Hurricane Harvey’s sweep across Southern Texas damaging property and destroying lives, Sewa International has been at the forefront of rescue operations…
Source Just as the Earth bears those who dig into her, it is best to bear with those who despise us.— Tirukkural
Source SINGAPORE, August 7, 2018 (Straits Times): The chairman of one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples has been removed from his post after a probe found “severe mismanagement” in how the temple was run. Mr. Sivakadacham, who goes by one name, can no longer act as a board member or trustee of the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple in Serangoon Road, the…
Source If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.— Chinese proverb
Source UNITED STATES, August 2, 2018 (Indo American News, by David Frawley): Gurus from India since Swami Vivekananda in 1893 have gained a phenomenal and unexpected influence and prestige not only in the United States but also worldwide that remains extraordinary. Yet they have also invariably been subject to extensive criticism, if not attempts at outright personal defamation. Such media…
Source Whatever defect I have in my sight, in my heart or mind, may God amend! May he, the Protector of the world, bless us!— Yajur Veda 36.2
Source INDIA, July 19, 2018 (Reported by M. Bernard and A. Clemencon, translated from French): The AVP Ayurvedic Hospital in Tamil Nadu maintains a vast conservatory garden where nearly 900 plants grow, the use of which is inseparable from traditional Indian medicine. Michel Bernard, a journalist, and Anne-Sophie Clemencon, photographer, made a trip to India from February 15 to April…
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 31, 2018 (Deccan Chronicle): The Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Tuesday made it clear that the Sabarimala temple in Kerala cannot exclude a section of women in the age group of 10 to 50 from entering the temple by imposing discriminatory conditions. The CJI heading a five-judge Constitution Bench told counsel V.K. Biju…
Source Correcting oneself is correcting the whole world. The sun is simply bright. It does not correct anyone. Because it shines, the whole world is full of light. Transforming yourself is a means of giving light to the whole world.— Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950)