Daily Inspiration
Source “Sweet are the sounds of the flute and the lute,” say those who have not heard the prattle of their own children.— Tirukkural
Book Review: The Case For India – Will Durant – 1930
Source February 2012 (Reflections Blog): The “Case For India” written in 1930 by the famed American Historian, Will Durant scores: “This was not the destruction of a minor civilization produced by an inferior people. It ranks with the highest civilizations of history, and some would place it at the head and summit of all – like Keyserling…. when the British…
Spirituality, Culture Explode At Divali Nagar Opening
Paras Ramoutar TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, November 2012 (by Paras Ramoutar for HPI): Spirituality and the finest of Indian culture exploded on the stage of Divali Nagar on Sunday night. One of the highlights of the performances was Quincy Kendal Charles, an Afro Trinidadian, originally from Mayaro, and who permanently resides in India, and is now considered as an expert in the Kathak…
Daily Inspiration
Source Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind rest at peace. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.— Lao-Tzu (ca 600 bce), founder of Taoism
Construction Activity At Old Temple Near Charminar Triggers Tension
Source HYDERABAD, INDIA, November 8, 2012 (Khaleej Times): Hyderabad, which has not faced any communal trouble for quite some time now, seems to be grappling with the problem of late, particularly after a dispute over some construction activity at an old temple adjoining the historic Charminar in the Old City. Following the activity in the Bhagya Lakshmi temple adjacent to…
America Elects Its First Hindu Congressional Representative
Source UNITED STATES, October 31, 2012 (rediff.com by Aziz Haniffa): Tulsi Gabbard is considered a shoo-in [she won in a landslide] to winning Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District November 6 on the Democratic ticket and becoming the first Hindu American in the United States Congress. Gabbard, 31, was last week again felicitated by the Indian-American community in the Washington, DC area…
Canadian PM On Spiritual Spree
Source BANGALORE, INDIA, November 9, 2012 (Indian Express): Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is on a week-long trip to Asia, visited the ancient Someshwara temple in Bangalore along with his wife Laureen. Both of them arrived barefoot at the premises and were given a guided tour by the temple priests. They took keen interest in the architecture and history…
Seven Reasons Why We Celebrate Diwali
Source INDIA, November 5, 2012 (boldsky.com, by Anwesha): There are many reasons for which Diwali is one of the few pan-Indian festivals. Almost all of India celebrates Diwali but their myths and rituals for this festival are different. Here are few reason of why we celebrate Diwali: 1. Ram Returns To Ayodhya: In most of Northern India, Diwali celebrations mark…
Your Puja Room
Source INDIA, November 5, 2012 (Kashmir Times by M.J. Raju): The advent of Ganesh Chaturthi marks the start of the Indian festival season with the Dusserah and Diwali coming within the next 60 days. One room in Hindu homes that would get maximum use now, would be the puja room. Ancient India was deeply rooted in spirituality. Earlier, the practice…
India’s Supreme Court Orders Kerala Temple Vaults Fortified
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, November 6, 2012 (Outlook India): The Supreme Court today gave the green signal for strengthening the vaults of Kerala’s famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple which reportedly contains wealth worth over US$27.6 billion. A bench of justices R.M. Lodha and A.K. Patnaik said the amount for strengthening the vaults, which is estimated to cost $147,000, would be paid…