Source: HPI OMAHA, NEBRASKA, September 7, 2009: When Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Frank Morales) began teaching as the Resident Acharya of the Hindu Temple in Omaha, just two years ago, Hindu culture and spirituality center blossomed in the community. Acharya, who is the founder of the International Sanatana Dharma Society, used books, lectures, seminars and practical classes to engage new…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com The Eternal Religion, the religion of the rishis, has been in existence from time immemorial and will exist eternally. There exists in this Sanatana Dharma all forms of worship–worship of God with form and worship of the impersonal Deity as well. It contains all paths–the path of knowledge, the path of devotion and so on. Other forms of…
Source: VHP Press release NEW DELHI, INDIA, August 27, 2009: Hindus in Delhi will now be required to obtain a license from the Delhi police to perform Ram Leela or public puja such as Durga Puja. According to the latest directive issued by the licensing department of Delhi police “The season of festivals is coming soon. It is mandatory to…
Source: in.christiantoday.com MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, September 1, 2009: Responding to a petition filed by the Catholic Church, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an interim order Friday directing the BJP-run state government to no longer require students to perform surya namaskar (worship of the sun) and pranayama (yogic breathing exercise) as extra-curricular activities. Two years ago, the BJP made surya…
Source: parisaraganapati.net USA, September 5, 3009: A new website, parisaraganapati.net, wants to foster worship of Lord Ganesha in a way suited to Hinduism’s compassion for all creatures and nature itself. It is the hub of activities for the Parisara Ganapati project of the Youth For Seva movement. The website aims to promote eco-friendly practices during Ganapati puja celebrations. Another key…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com To define God–is grinding what is already ground; for He is the only being we know. Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com CHENNAI, INDIA, August 23, 2009: In a significant decision, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to grant Scheduled Caste community certificate to children of converted Christian parents who reconvert to Hinduism. The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department has issued a government order to this effect. Granting Scheduled Castes status for re-converted Hindus has been one of the…
Source: www.livescience.com July 22, 2009: Scientists have learned that the human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities at levels that rise and fall with the day. Past research has shown that virtually all living creatures, including humans, emit visible light. Thought to be a byproduct of biochemical reactions, this light is 1,000 times less intense…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, not to anticipate troubles, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. Siddhartha Gautama (ca 566-486 bce)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com KOLKATA, INDIA, August 30, 2009: Don’t be surprised if you spot your doctor or banker performing Durga puja at your neighborhood pandal. Kolkata’s new tribe of professionals turned purohitas are learning to recite slokas while juggling high-flying careers. Among the students at Vaidik Pandit O Purohit Mahamilan Kendra, a school for purohitas in north Kolkata, are doctors, lawyers,…