Daily Inspiration
Source If all the land were turned to paper and all the seas turned to ink, and all the forests into pens to write with, they would still not suffice to describe the greatness of the guru. — Kabir (1440-1518), Indian Saint
Health Benefits of Ghee
Source INDIA, November 26, 2016 (mavcure.com by Dr. Hitesh Sharma): Whenever we think about health and supplements, we look for medicines and over the counter prescriptions. We forget to peep into our house. Your kitchen is the most important area. It has all the remedies in the cupboards and shelves; you just need to know the right ingredients. One such…
Yoga Practice Not Religiously Dangerous: Mizoram BJP
Source MIZORAM, INDIA, November 26, 2016 (northeasttoday.in): The Mizoram BJP has stated that yoga practice is not religiously dangerous further it is safe as it is mostly related with physical exercise and mental health practice. While interacting with reporters, BJP vice-president F. Lal Thanzuala said, “Although classical yoga is related with Hindu philosophy, but if it is used for physical…
Hindu Pilgrims Cancel Trip to Pakistan Due to Tension
Source ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, November 27, 2016 (Navhind Times): About 200 Hindu pilgrims in India canceled their trip to Pakistan as they were not allowed to undertake the journey due to ongoing tension between the two countries, an official said today. The pilgrims were issued visas by Pakistan High Commission for the trip to holy Katas Raj Shiva temple in Chakwal…
Daily Inspiration
Source The unchangeable can only be realized in silence. Once realised, it will deeply affect the changeable, itself remaining unaffected. This attitude of silent observation is the very foundation of yoga. You see the picture, but you are not the picture. — Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897-1981), Hindu sage
Call for Contributions for Hindu Section of new Encyclopedia of Indian Religions
Source TEXAS, USA, November 3, 2016 (press release): Professor Pankaj Jain of the University of North Texas, has issued the following announcement: “We want to invite you to join an exciting project under the leadership of Professor Arvind Sharma, the “Encyclopedia of Indian Religion” (http://www.springer.com/series/15157). For Hinduism section, we are aiming for covering 300 topics overall (750,000 words approximately) of…
Himachal Temple Offerings Dip by 40 Percent after Demonetization
Source SHIMLA, INDIA, November 25, 2016 (Indus Business Journal): The cash crunch owing to demonetization of high-value currency has severely hit the offerings in all major Hindu temples of Himachal Pradesh. Officials in temples said the cash offerings had fallen up to 40 percent and the footfall of devotees had also declined by almost half since the demonetization of November…
Daily Inspiration
Source It is my ambition to conquer the world by Hindu thought. — Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
Vedanta Society of Northern California Celebrates Temple Re-Dedication
Source SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, November 18, 2016 (Press Release by Swami Tattwamayananda): The original temple of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, which was dedicated by its builder, Swami Trigunatita, in January, 1906, as being “The first Hindu Temple in the Whole Western World”, was rededicated on October 29, 2016, the Holy Kali Puja day, after a two year period…
Emotional Return to N.L. For Tamils Rescued 30 Years Ago
Source NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA, August 11, 2016 (CBC): There were hugs and tears Thursday in Admiral’s Beach as a group of former Tamil refugees, who were found adrift in St. Mary’s Bay 30 years ago, returned to the area to be reunited with their rescuers. The drama — then and now — is being made into a film by documentary maker…