Daily Inspiration
Source When I think of myself as a body, I am your servant, my Lord; when I think of myself as an individual soul, I am part of you; but when I realize I am atman, you and I become one.— Lord Hanuman in the epic Ramayana
How the US Military Has Embraced Growing Religious Diversity
Source WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2019 (Religion News by Ronit Stahl): In 1917, when the United States entered World War I, chaplaincy was a majority white and fully Christian organization. No law specifically stated the acceptable religious backgrounds of military chaplains, but only mainline Protestant ministers and Catholic priests wore the insignia of the military’s religious officers. American military chaplains…
Ekal Vidyalaya Makes History With 100,000-School Milestone
Source NEW YORK, NEW YORK, November 14, 2019 (India Life): November 9, 2019 will remain as the historic day in the annals of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation. On this day, in star-studded, glamour-filled “Future of India” Gala in New York City, Ekal reached a 100,000-schools milestone fund-raising within minutes of its beginning. Going into the gala, Ekal had 99,200 schools and…
Daily Inspiration
Source Bliss is the dance-stage, bliss is the lyric; bliss are the diverse instruments, bliss is the meaning. The supreme felicity of the universe is bliss for he who yearns for His dance of bliss.— Tirumantiram, a sacred mystical treatise by Rishi Tirumular, verse v. 2725
Lord Shiva Bathed with Rice at Gangaikondacholapuram
Source JAYANKONDAM, INDIA, November 12, 2019 (Deccan Chronicle): The annual Aippasi Pournami Annaabishekam was performed on the massive Shiva Lingam at the Sri Bragateeshwarar temple at historic Gangaikondacholapuram near Jayankondam in Ariyalur district on Monday. In all 5,500 lbs. of raw rice was cooked for this purpose and poured on the Shiva Lingam and Maha Deepaaraathanai was performed to Lord…
Book Review: Western Foundations of the Caste System
Source INDIA, December 29, 2018 (India Facts): “Western Foundations of the Caste System” by Martin Farek, Dunkin Jalki, Sufiya Pathan, and Prakash Shah has been published by Palgrave Macmillan. The editors challenge the claim that the caste system was devised by self-serving Brahmans. How could, they ask, a small number of Brahmans be so successful in propagating the caste system…
Develop Temples as Cultural Heritage Centres
Source INDIA, November 12, 2019 (The Hindu): Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya dispute, Pujya Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam on Sunday called for developing temples as centers of cultural heritage. In a statement issued in connection with the verdict, he said, “After many years, with the collective devotion, dedication, servitude, wishes,…
Daily Inspiration
Source I am confident that there truly is such a thing as living again, and that the living spring from the dead.— Socrates, (470-399 bce) Greek philosopher
Why Ayodhya Disputed Land Was Handed Entirely To Ram Lalla
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, November 9, 2019 (NDTV): The Supreme Court today ruled in a unanimous verdict that the disputed land in Ayodhya belongs entirely to the Deity Ram Lalla or infant Lord Ram, paving the way for the construction of a temple. The court also ordered that a five-acre plot at a prominent site in Ayodhya would be given…
In Ayodhya, Devotees Rejoice at Supreme Court Verdict
Source AYODHYA, INDIA, November 9, 2019 (News 18 ): A sense of relief prevailed on Saturday evening among residents of Ayodhya, irrespective of their faith, with many saying that the Supreme Court verdict has finally ended the uncertainty that plagued the temple city due to the highly-polarizing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. Tight security arrangements had been made and most people…