Blogs about the Hindu Faith 159 Hinduism 2010-09-02T20:16:39 Paul Zeolot barry.david.adams@googlemail.com Dandavats 2010-09-02T10:31:02

By Sukanti Radha dasi The Minister for Culture at the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Monika Mohta, graciously hosted the launch of the Temple of Vedic Planetarium on the 30th of August 2010 at the Nehru Centre, London

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See the WIKI page on saffron terror — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron_terror Saffron terrorism is only a series of wild accusation that has never been proved. Today, both the media and the politicians have been fixed. Wikipedia  and the internet  are the only objective media that Hindus can rely upon as of now. Our fanatic fundamentalists are trying their best to rig [...]

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Source: www.hinduismtoday.comKAUAI, HI, USA, September 1, 2010: The October-November-December edition of Hinduism Today magazine has been released, both in printed and digital form. You can read it online here or see the visually rich digital edition. The magazine is now available for free on your desktop. This issue of Hinduism’s flagship spiritual magazine brings you [...]

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Source: newsweek.washingtonpost.comUSA, September 1, 2010 (By Loriliai Biernacki): As we move into the 21st century, with a shrinking world, an entangled economy, and instantaneous communications with the other side of the planet, religious life is changing as well. Religious groups are able to meet the needs of adherents far away and minister to communities separated [...]

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Source: www.newsindia-times.comUSA, September 1, 2010 (by Francis Xavier Clooney, S.J., a professor and a Roman Catholic priest) I recently came across a column by Loriliai Biernacki [HPI note: see previous post]. A friend of mine, she is a professor of Indian religions at the University of Colorado, and a specialist in the study of Hinduism. [...]

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Source: www.hinduismtoday.comA successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him.    Swami Chinmayananda (1917-1993), Hindu writer, lecturer and founder of Chinmaya Mission International

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Bertrand Russell is considered as the most influential logician and philosopher in the west. His books on Christianity and the history of western philosophy are classics. He is responsible for the demise of Victorian morality with his classic lines — Skin to Skin is no sin. His essays on scientific temper are still read and are seen as [...]

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Source: www.nytimes.comUSA, August 27, 2010 (By Lisa Miller, the religion editor for Newsweek): According to data released last year by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, a quarter of Americans now believe in reincarnation. (Women are more likely to believe than men; Democrats more likely than Republicans.) At Cannes in May, a Thai [...]

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Source: blogs.wsj.comINDIA, August 24, 2010: As the pilgrimage season to visit Amarnath in India-controlled Kashmir draws to a close today, the state government can count its blessings that the annual high-security event has not been embroiled in the troubles in the state.Rakhi, the festival that celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers, is the official [...]

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Source: www.hindustantimes.comNEW DELHI, INDIA, August 25, 2010: About 22,000 volunteers, workers and almost an equal number of security personnel to be deployed at the venues of the Commonwealth Games will observe complete vegetarianism. To cut costs, the Organizing Committee (OC) has opted for vegetarian items, to be served cold in packets, at a cost of [...]

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Source: www.hinduismtoday.comYesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift from God, that’s why it is called the present.   

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Vanamali Das: Food for Life projects. If we can get a confirmation that there is a team willing and able to head up a prasadam relief project to help survivors of the floods, Food for Life Global will initiate a fundraising campaign through our social network. We will also solicit for volunteer help as needed

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Your servants at Bhaktivedanta College: We are pleased to announce Bhaktivedanta College's first term courses for the academic year 2010/11

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Ila devi dasi MVS: By popular demand the second Mayapur Street Harinama CD will soon be released. With 7 new tunes, some never heard before in any other part of the world, it promises to be an inspirational masterpiece that will get even the reluctant solitary japa chanter out of the forest and into the jumping crowds on harinam!

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nvcommunications: On Wednesday, September 1, millions of people around the world will observe the ancient Vedic festival called Krishna Janmastami.

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Radharaman das: I Introduce myself as a devotee and life member and doing seva by car rental from Delhi Temple I have started web-site WWW. avancetravels. com for Iskcon devotee and other visitors to India, helping them to avoid Tour hassles and cumbersome Planning and for Relaxation to rejuvenate your energy

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Source: www.hinduonnet.comRAMESWARAM, INDIA, August 29, 2010: The east and west Rajagopurams of Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram are strong, intact and there is no cause for concern, according to M. Muthiah, Superintending Engineer (Chief Sthapathi), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment. After inspecting the towers of the temple in Rameswaram on Saturday, he said the 12-member [...]

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Source: www.nytimes.comUNITED STATES, August 25, 2010: More than 100 religion-based organizations are protesting a provision in pending American legislation that would prohibit them from receiving federal money if they consider a job applicant’s religion when hiring. On the other side of the debate, pushing for reform, is The Coalition Against Religious Discrimination, whose members include [...]

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Source: pib.nic.inINDIA, August 27, 2010: Corporal punishment has been banned in all the schools affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued guidelines to all States/UTs as well as to the District Administrations for addressing the issue of corporal punishment in schools. As per Right of [...]

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Source: www.ndtv.comMUMBAI, INDIA, August 20, 2010: In the wake of looming terror threats, the police have, for the first time, instructed various city mandals to hire the services of private detectives to ensure that pandals are secure and the festival passes off peacefully, police sources said. The job assigned to detectives will include keeping a [...]

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Source: www.hinduismtoday.comThe tragedy of human history is decreasing happiness in the midst of increasing comforts.    Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993)

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Source: www.medpagetoday.comUNITED STATES, August 27, 2010: The religious beliefs of a doctor can play a part in end-of-life care discussions for terminally ill patients, a British study published this week in the Journal of Medical Ethics determined. Doctors who identified themselves as agnostic or atheist were two times more likely to talk about life-ending care [...]

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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.comISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, August 24, 2010: Hundreds of minority Hindus rendered homeless by the devastating floods in Pakistan were served beef by authorities at a relief camp in Karachi, triggering protest from the community members. The Hindus belonging to the Baagri and Waghari nomadic tribes, who numbered around 600, are among 4,000 flood victims of [...]

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Malati Dasi: Here is current information about the New VrindabanArt Seminar with Dhriti & Ram das that runs from Sept. 13th through Sept 22nd

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Samir Roy Choudhury: We are pleased to announce that ISKCON Montreal will be celebrating PRABHUPADA FESTIVAL ( 42 nd. Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s festival to Montreal ) starting from September 3 ( Friday ) until September 5 ( Monday ) this year

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Parasuram das: This is the harinam for Lord Nrisimhadev in London this year. Harinam leaders include Kripomoya prabhu, Govinda prabhu, and Ananta prabhu.

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By Dinadayal dasa The building where the campers stayed has been quiet for a few weeks now: the rooms cleaned, the sheets washed. But the memories of the campers and their impact on the community will not be swept away

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Sri Nandanandana dasa: This book provides a summarization of the most essential spiritual knowledge that will give you the key to spiritual awakening. Using quotes from various Vedic texts, the descriptions will give you greater insights and a new look at who and what you really are as a spiritual being

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Achyuthari Das: This year Lord Sri Krishna's Janamasthmi falls on Thursday 2nd Sept. We devotees from ISKCON center at GURGAON would like to invite you and your family to join us for the festivities of this auspicious and transcendental celebration

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By Bhakti Purusottama Swami With great pleasure, ISKCON Mayapur invites devotees worldwide to celebrate the Gaura Purnima festival 2011 at Sri dham Mayapur. On 5th of March 2011, the festival inauguration will take place, followed by various festivities, Navadwipa Mandala Parikrama and the grand celebration of Gaura Purnima on 19th March. Please find below the detailed festival schedule

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By Priyavrata das Food for Life Global is committed to providing support to disaster relief efforts managed by ISKCON or Food for Life projects. If we can get a confirmation that there is a team willing and able to head up a prasadam relief project to help survivors of the floods, Food for Life Global will initiate a fundraising campaign through our social network. We will also solicit for volunteer help as needed

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By ISKCON Vaishnava Research Forum There was a wealth of interest generated in the recent Vedic Ecology Convention held by the ISKCON Vaishnava Research Forum at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal, in Durban, South Africa. The event was attended by about 200 delegates and everyone was enthused by the brilliant presentations on the Vedic culture which reflected various ecological processes of ancient India

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Madhavendu (das) SSM (Vrindavan - IN): This year Lord Sri Krishna's Janmashtami falls on Thursday 2nd Sept. We hope you and your family will be able to join us on this auspicious and transcendental celebration. We very much look forward to seeing all of you on that day

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Manmohini dd: Hare Krishna! A very nice lady from Amaji's group contacted me. It seems they have two sweet cows and two calfs that they are not able to care for and would like to know if anyone from ISKCON would like them

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Danavir Goswami: Services Available at RVC in Kansas City. 1.Temple President 2.Desktop Publishing for books

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Antony Brennan: With beautiful pictures of deities, pujaris, paraphernalia, and Krishna's temples from all over the world the latest edition of Arcana, the Journal of the Deity Worship Ministry is now available

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Lakshman (das) Vrindavan (IN): A wonderful opportunity awaits you to visit the holiest land of Vrindavan Dham and drink the sweetest honey of Bhagavat Katha from one of the celebrated veteran speakers

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Ranchor Prime: Srila Prabhupada gave us Bhagavad Gita As It Is, an advanced treatise on spiritual life that defines Krishna consciousness for us and succeeding generations. But he wanted his followers to pass on that same knowledge in a simple way accessible to friends and spiritual seekers

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Timesofindia: Couples who share religious practices tend to be happier than those who don’t, according to a new study

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By Janice K BrewerAs Governor of the State of Arizona, I would like to welcome everyone to annual observance of Sri Krishna Janmashatmi. Sri Krishna, revered as the Supreme Personality of Godhead by Hindus, appeared five thousand years ago and spoke The Bhagvad-Gita, which is treated as the best treatise on spirituality by religious clergies and philosophers all around the world

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By Adi Kesava dasThe 15th of July 2010 commemorated 30 days since the passing of His Grace Sripad Aindra Prabhu. His room was just renovated covered with fresh cow dung. All the deities were moved back in and a ceremony was held establishing his Samadhi. Some of his god brothers were present; they glorified his services and activities

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By Lakshman das Hariyali Teej is a festival celebrated in Shukla-paksha in the month of Shravana (August) during the rainy season. In 2010, Hariyali Teej is celebrated on 12 August. Hariyali relates to green and teej represents three

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By Prayag Narayan Misra Healthy Living Camp was organized at ISKCON Phoenix Hare Krishna Temple, Chandler recently for kids aged five years to 12 years in cooperation with health and wellness company Whole Body Fitness, LLC.

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Kisori dasi: Situated in a beautiful beachside location in central business district, thriving business with surronding high rises and cafes. Regular clientele, large customer base

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Grihastha Vision Team: The Grihastha Vision Team presents to you our monthly FREE teleconference call where people can call in and ask questions and listen to everyone's answers about Grihastha asrama. This call takes place EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY or THURSDAY of every month and is on varied topics relating to marriage and family and is for one hour

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Siddhanta das: It is with pleasure that we announce that the “Memories of Srila Prabhupada” series has now made it to 50! This two hour DVD has incredible stories never before heard that give us insight into how to live our lives according to the example set by Srila Prabhupada and gives us glimpses into the glories of His Divine Grace

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