Daily Inspiration
In the midst of great joy do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger do not answer anyone’s letter. Chinese Proverb Source
Gold Price Hits Record High
UNITED KINGDOM, March 1, 2011: The price of gold has hit a record high as investors worry about the political turmoil in Libya and spreading tensions across the Middle East. The price on the London Bullion Market jumped more than $14 to $1,434.50 an ounce. Gold is traditionally seen as a haven for investors in times of uncertainty. Unrest across…
Trinidad Observes Shivaratri Amidst Carnival
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, March 6 (By Paras Ramoutar): Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago joined their counterparts around the globe to celebrate Shiva Raatri(Great Night of Shiva) on Wednesday midnight to Thursday midday. This was being done amidst the annual Carnival celebrations which started one week ago, and will climax on Tuesday March 9. Celebrations were observed in over 500 mandirs…
The Importance of Seva And Social Justice for Inner Transformation
UNITED STATES, February 19, 2011: (By Anju Bhargava) On one side, emphasis in the Hindu and Dharmic (eastern) traditions appears to be primarily on inner self realization. But we are encouraged to engage in community service as a transformation practice, sadhana, without personal recognition or publicity. Our underlying Vedic philosophy, often quoted by Mahatma Gandhi is Service to Man is…
The Soul of Yoga, An Ongoing Debate
TEXAS, U.S, February 24, 2011: Though most American yoga practitioners don’t consider their work on the mat to be worship, there’s a spiritual aspect about yoga that’s more than physical. At this weekend’s Texas Yoga Conference, the largest gathering for mainstream yoga instructors and students the city’s ever hosted, instructors incorporated Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi Muslim, Judeo-Christian and other religious perspectives…
Shiva Devotees Queued Up Online for Mahasivaratri
ALLAHABAD, INDIA, March, 2011: Lord Shiva’s net savvy devotees made online requests for performing the rudrabhishek on Mahashivaratri in the temples of Sangam city, with online applications. Many made advance bookings through SMSes. ‘We have received hundreds of online applications from devotees seeking permission to perform the rudrabhishek. Apart from emails and SMSes, many people have telephones us for this,’…
In India, Past Life Regression Therapy Takes Hold
NEW DELHI, INDIA, February 28, 2011: India — When Sumeet Kohli’s husband was killed in a traffic accident, the 37-year-old was devastated. But when psychiatric medicines failed to help her, her husband’s memory inspired her to make a decision she says changed her fate: She sought out a regression therapist who helped her dredge up memories of a past life.…
Pakistan’s Hindu Temples Turned Into Picnic Spots, Hotels
ISLAMABAD, February 24, 2011: Despite being the second largest ethnic majority in the country, Hindus in Pakistan have been unable to acquire possession of their religious places, agricultural land and other commercial areas. Due to lack of government action, most sacred sites for Hindus are in a dilapidated condition; the rest have been converted into schools, hotels or business centers.…
Daily Inspiration
At this supremely dangerous moment in human history, the only way of salvation is the ancient Hindu way. Here we have the attitude and spirit that can make it possible for the human race to grow together into a single family. British historian Arnold Joseph Toynbee (1889-1975) Source
Secrets of Traditional Remedies
NAGPUR, INDIA, February 11, 2011: Although traditional Indian medicine has long been used to cure many diseases, the actual mechanism underlying the action of these medicines still remains largely unknown. Turmeric, neem, and tulsi are known to have some anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. But which molecules in these actually act and on what is yet to be worked out even…