Daily Inspiration
Source He is the Supreme Brahman, the Self of all, the chief foundation of this world, subtler than the subtle, eternal. That thou art; thou art That.— Atharva Veda, Kaivalya Upanishad
Meditation and the Art of Management
Source SINGAPORE, September 16, 2013 (The Financial Times Ltd.): Every day, twice a day, for the past 20 years, Peter Ng, the executive charged with investing tens of billions of dollars for Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund thinks of nothing. He does this by sitting silently and saying a word inside himself. After a few minutes, his breathing calms, his face…
India’s Temples Refuse to Supply Gold Audit to Government
Source THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA, September 30, 2013 (Reuters): India’s Hindu temples are resisting divulging their gold holdings – perhaps nearly half the amount held in Fort Knox [Fort Know holds 4,600 tons, 3% of the entire world’s supply] – amid mistrust of the motives of authorities who are trying to cut a hefty import bill that is hurting the economy. The…
Eighth Annual Hindu Mandir Executives Conference Concludes in Canada
Source ONTARIO, CANADA, September 24, 2013 (Press release): Over 250 adult and youth delegates representing over 85 Mandirs (Temples) and Hindu organizations from across the world attended the eighth annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) that was held from September 20 through 22, 2013 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It was co-hosted by a record 44 Hindu temples and Hindu organizations…
Daily Inspiration
Source Are you depressed? Remember, within you is the Power. If you will but release a fraction of it, you can make the impossible possible.— Dada J.P. Vaswani
What Does Being A Vegetarian Say About You?
Source SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, September 19, 2013(Pacific Standard): Why does someone voluntarily refrain from eating meat? Newly published research suggests the likely answer will depend on whether you ask a vegetarian in Minneapolis or Mumbai. It finds vegetarians in India and the West are both guided by deeply felt ethical considerations. But the moral codes that lead them to avoid…
Kailas-Mansarovar Yatra Travelog
Source TIBET, August 2013 (Puthurshivatemple.blogspot): Trekking Kailas Mansarovar is one of the most sacred and adventurous pilgrimages. This journey is revered by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. In Hinduism, Mt. Kailas is considered as the abode of Lord Siva. While a holy bath in Lake Mansarovar is believed to wash away sins committed over several lifetimes. This fascinating and detailed…
Daily Inspiration
Source The tragedy of human history is decreasing happiness in the midst of increasing comforts.— Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993)
Hindu American Foundation’s Statement on Council Decision
Source PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, September 23, 2013: HPI Note: The following statement was made today by the Hindu American Foundation regarding the Council’s Decision. Rejecting a request from a coalition of over three hundred North American Hindu spiritual leaders, organizations, community leaders, and lay people, the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR) refused yesterday to join Hindus in…
VHP of America Responds to Council Decision
Source CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September 25, 2013: HPI Note: The following short statement was sent out by Jyotish Parekh, president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America: “We note the apology from Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR). We are grateful for the overwhelming support received from the Hindu community and organizations across North America. We are confident…