Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom now on the Web

Source: www.hinduismpath.com USA, November 11, 2010: The book Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom, by Dr. Hiro Badlani, is now available on the web. Readers may see the table of contents and read any chapter or the entire book for free at the source link, above. In about 400 pages, divided in 65 small easy-to-read chapters, in lucid story-telling narration,…

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Karva Chauth and the Many Colors Of Henna

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com LUDHIANA, India, October 22, 2010: The celebration of Karva Chauth — a popular and important day for all Hindu married women — is incomplete without mehndi or henna, which has a significant role to play in the Indian cultural canvas. This year, unlike traditional mehndi applications on hands, feet or any other part of body, demand for matching…

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Children Do Better At School If Mothers Stay Home

Source: www.thehindu.com LONDON, U.K., November 2, 2010: A major study by researchers at Macalester College, Minnesota, and the University of California, has proven that youngsters are less likely to succeed at school if their mothers return to work within a year of their birth. Children of mothers who resume work during their first year of life end up faring worse…

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Daily Inspiration

Source: www.hinduismtoday.com I see God walking in every human form. When I meet different people, I say to myself, “God in the form of the saint, God in the form of the sinner, God in the form of the righteous, God in the form of the unrighteous.”    Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886), guru of Swami Vivekananda

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Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom now on the Web

Source: www.hinduismpath.com. USA, November 11, 2010: The book Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom, by Dr. Hiro Badlani, is now available on the web. Readers may see the table of contents and read any chapter or the entire book for free. In about 400 pages, divided in 65 small easy-to-read chapters, in lucid story-telling narration, the book describes all aspects…

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Christianity’s Contributions Mostly Negative, Americans Say

Source: Religion News Service UNITED STATES, October 2010: When asked about Christianity’s recent contributions to society, Americans cited more negatives than benefits, according to a new survey. The negative contribution cited most was hatred or violence in the name of Jesus, according to the Barna Group survey. Other frequently cited examples included opposition to gay marriage and the Roman Catholic…

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Translations for Peace Project (A Follow-up)

Source: HPI KAUAI, HI, USA, November 11, 2010: We thank those who sent us the Unicode translation for the World Peace Prayer in Marathi and Devanagiri. We still need Telegu and Gujarati for the project in Mauritius (and any others you may be inspired to send. Note that no extra words should be added (such as “forever”). Some Hindu organizations…

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Daily Inspiration

Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Make your life very exciting, but always think of it as fun. Adversities as well as the harmony should be enjoyable. Don’t become sober and morose and have a castor oil face in the name of spirituality. Just be happy. Even if you make a mistake, say, “Hey, I did this? Great! What a wonderful lesson I learned!”…

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Murals of Rare Forms of Shiva Found At Thrissur Temple

Source: www.hindu.com THRISSUR, INDIA, August 24, 2010: An ASI study of 600 panels of murals in Kerala has revealed paintings that were hitherto covered, and also new details of the existing ones. Notable among them are the two rare paintings which are about 350 years old — a reclining Shiva and also a Shiva Nataraja with 20 arms found on…

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A Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Source: www.nytimes.com USA, November 11, 2010: Tempeh with Wild Mushrooms. Zucchini boats. Maple-roasted brussel sprouts. Baked katalfi-wrapped goat cheese. Pan-Seared Oatmeal with warm fruit compote. Who needs turkey, anyway? Deferring to a fast-growing audience of vegetarians, the New York Times’ healthy lifestyle blog, called Well, is compiling vegetarian recipes from master chefs for thanksgiving. More recipes will be added daily…

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