Hindu believe that there are three Supreme God. Lord Brahma the Creator, Lord Shiva the Destroyer and Re-creator and Lord Vishnu the Preserver. Vishnu symbolizes the all pervading protective aspect of the Supreme God, Brahman. However, according to Hindu mythology, Vishnu is reincarnated on earth from time to time, to destroy the evil in the world. Vishnu is often represented resting on the coi
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The Plague (Fr. La Peste) is a novel by Albert Camus, published in 1947, that tells the story of medical workers finding solidarity in their labour as the Algerian city of Oran is swept by a plague epidemic. It asks a number of questions relating to the nature of destiny and the human condition. The characters in the book, ranging from doc
The religious tradition that we know as Hinduism is the result of at least 5,000 years of development, with roots stretching back to the Indus Valley civilisation, which prospered some 4 - 5,000 years ago. However, the origins of this religion are shrouded in mystery and according to Hindu scriptures may be millions of years old.The belief in Reincarnation, in the cycle of life, strongly influence
Mangalore, Dec 4: The second edition of 'The Hindu Young World Fest 2008', will be held at Town Hall here on Thursday December 4 and the next day. The Fest is being organized by 'The Hindu' in association with Corporation Bank. As part of the Fest, seven events including group dance in Indian classical, Indian filmy/ western and Indian folk category, flower arrangement, debate, cartooning and Rang
What happened in Mumbai isn’t new. Muslims have been slaughtering Hindus for ten centuries. In his own words, this Hindu man reveals what the Western media have ignored.
The Aryans, like most religious people throughout the world, considered ritual much more important than doctrine and belief. The Veda itself was a manual of ritual, not of creed statements or theology. We’ll examine the kinds of rituals the Aryans practiced, the purposes for which they were intended and the persons who performed them.I will talk about three basic kinds of rituals. Of course, thi
Non-Hindu terror has returned. With a vengeance. For more than a month, one solitary blast on a motorcycle in Malegaon had seen the media and secular politicians go berserk about the danger that India faced from 'Hindu terror' or 'Saffron terror' just because for the first time after decades of Pakistan sponsored terrorism, a few Hindus were arrested for that one blast. With shameless dishonesty a
Which are the most important Hindu gods? First, how do Hindus define the word god? There are about twenty Sanskrit words for the English word god. The most commonly used word is deiva. A deiva is a divine being or a supernatural power but not necessarily an omniscient and omnipotent being. Deivas are not moral exemplar nor law givers like Yahweh or Allah in the Western monotheistic traditions.Acco
What is the Hindu creation story? We have to look at the tradition of the Aryans and specifically the Veda, Hinduism’s holy book. The Aryan civilization honored how this world came into being and the Veda offered several different explanations. It doesn’t seem to be a problem that the stories of the world’s creation are often at odds with one another. Even today, the Hindu tradition contains
Activists of right-wing Hindu groups Saturday threw stones at a film theatre here to protest screening of Telugu film ‘Vinayakudu’, alleging its title had hurt the community’s religious sentiments.Activists of Bajrang Dal and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) resorted to violence at the Rajdhani theatre in Dilsukhnagar area in the city, where the film was being screened. Police later
All those who have been saying that Barack Hussein Obama is a closet Muslim pretending to be a Christian need to shed their prejudices. All those who believe that he is a Christian who believes that all those who don't follow the Faith are going to 'burn for eternity' need to discard their blinkers. And all those who think that Obama's Gandhi-inspired call to 'be the change you wish to see' is a
In March, Fairfax County approved offsite parking and shuttle service for Rajdhani Mandir Temple to use during holiday events. But since the temple only has 87 on-site parking spaces and members of several, different ethnic groups come from all over to worship there, parking is still a problem. Although Temple officials have told their members not to park in the adjacent residential community, the
Heidi Klum, who dressed up as Hindu goddess Kali, who symbolises death and destruction, for her Halloween bash, has left the Hindu community in America fuming.The German supermodel dressed up as Kaali for the Halloween party at her place on Oct 31, and was even awarded for the best costume of the night. And now upset Hindus have asked Klum to make a public apology for posing as a sacred figure."G
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One of the most virulent forms of terrorism in our times seeks the cover of Islam. It calls its murderous campaign ‘jihad’, thereby trying to justify itself in the eyes of pious God-fearing Muslims. – L. K. Advani, My Country, My Life The biggest threat the country is facing today is ‘jihadi terrorism’ – Rajnath SinghIt is our adversaries, and not us, who are misrepresenting that the f
Dressed in a handmade red tunic decorated with tiny dots of gold and white leggings, Rohith was cradled in his mother's arms. When awake, his lively dark eyes took in the colorful scene around him. He even stayed calm when his grandfather blew a conch shell, loudly announcing the beginning of the family Diwali service. "The baby did very well. He woke up for the aarti, the concluding part of the p
Malaysian police have released 10 Hindu rights activists after they were arrested last week for demonstrating outside the prime minister's office. The eight men and two women from the banned Hindu Rights Action Force were freed on bail ahead of Monday's Hindu Diwali festival of lights celebrations. The state Bernama news agency says they will have to report back to police in a month's time, and th
LONDON: Chief Muttehadda Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain said that every religion in the world gives the lesson of peace and brotherhood. In a statement issued from London, Altaf Hussain presented heart-felt congratulations to the Hindu community residing all over the world including Pakistan on their religious festival Divali.Read the rest of this entry »
National Sample Survey Organisation reports that more and more Muslim boys and girls are going to school. They are attending school more regularly then the other communities. They have more pressures of finding a job....wonder why?Challenges of secular education in an Islamic WorldMeanwhile Soniaji, I, Laluji and Mulayamji have finally manged to identify Hindu Terrorists. Real ex-army men and Sad
Everyone wants to make their marital life blissful and long lasting for the sense of love and dedication. However, the western life is criticized as fragmented and culture of divorce compared to the eastern spiritual Hindu marriages.
Because of such spiritual quest, Ross Nuttall, 63 and Diane Nuttall, 61 wedded again Thursday with all the rituals [...]
Hindu wedding ceremonies vary greatly, depending on geographical location, family customs, and personal taste. Even within India, there are differences in the clothes, ornaments, rituals, food, and the length of the wedding celebrations, which in some cases can last for several days. Sometimes, the festivities are shortened if the couple, for instance, has only a limited amount of time available i
On Thursday evening parts of Silom Road including Surasak Road was closed to motorists to pave way for the Hindu festival procession which was held at Sri Maha Mariamman (Indian) Temple on Silom Road, opposite Narai Hotel. The procession was to start from the Hindu temple, move along Surasak Road, through Pan Road and finally back to the temple. Along the pavement of the entire route, hundreds of
via IPSBU. The interesting thing is that the medical report about the examination conducted in the raped nun, was not collected by the police till 1 month after it was ready, apparently because they lacked the time.AsiaNews.it has more.Related posts:Mistaken for a Christian, Hindu girl burned alive.India: Anti-Christian violence continues.Hindu leader arrested in Church attacks.Nuns of charity ass
A Catholic priest of Sambalpur diocese has claimed that a Hindu girl, mistaken for a Christian, was raped by a group of Hindu activists before being burnt alive.
Father T.V. Peter disclosed October 4 that a fanatical mob descended on a Church-run orphanage in Bargarh district where 20-year-old Rajani Majhi worked, raided the orphanage, gang-raped her and set her on fire, August 25, as anti-Christi
Riots have swept through the Indian state of Orissa after a prominent Hindu holy man was killed. Hindu fundamentalists blamed Christians for the murder and then proceeded on their own murderous rampage against Christians homes, churches and people in order to avenge the death of their holy man. They also accused Christians of bribing poor [...]
You have seen enough beautiful wedding dresses by Essense Couture Collection, which encompasses couture gowns, it’s time to have a look at the one piece gowns in Essense of Australia to complete the final showdown at 1 Weddings Readings.
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22 a 24/09/2008 @-Frase “abaixo a hipocrisia” da Sambu: "De dia me xingam na Câmara e me xingam no Senado. De noite, distribuem santinho do Lula nas cidades onde eles moram. Vocês vejam onde chega a hipocrisia." Presidente Lula @-A equipe de Marta Suplicy torcia para que o Prefeito Gilberto Kassab fosse junto para o segundo turno com Marta, torcia! A fragilidade de Alckmin ficou l
Imagine encontrar um homem muito intimidador e fora de si que amedrontava todo mundo ao seu redor, principalmente os cristãos. Além disso, ele abusa de sua esposa e de seus filhos, explora os pastores e despreza o cristianismo de uma maneira geral.
Esta descrição enquadra-se num homem chamado Sumitr, mas isso é só parte da história. Por muitos [...]ShareThis
Several hundred anti-fascist protesters gathered in the Neukölln area of Berlin on Saturday to display their disgust at the 155 far-right NPD members and supporters holding a demonstration there.The NPD were demonstrating against plans to build two Hindu temples in the area – a Sri Ganesha temple in the Hasenheide and a Murugan temple in the Blaschkoallee.Udo Voigt, head of the NPD said two t
Continuing the report on my recent trip to California I would like to post some pictures of the Hindu temple in Malibou near Los Angeles in California. There are two temples, one dedicated to Lord Balaji or Vishnu and another dedicated to Lord Shiva sited within the same compound here. The former has sub shrines dedicated to the lord's consorts, while the latter is still under construction and has
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Are you still in Yogyakarta now? Well, if you still here or you are planning to visit yogyakarta, then there is one great temple you should visit. Prambanan temple. This is the biggest hindu’s temple in Indonesia and it is also the most beautiful hindu’s temple in this country.
This great hindu’s temple is also known [...]
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New Delhi, India. Seorang professor bahasa dari ALAHABAD UNIVERSITY INDIA dalam salah satu buku terakhirnya berjudul "KALKY AUTAR" (Petunjuk Yang Maha Agung) yang baru diterbitkan memuat sebuah pernyataan yang sangat mengagetkan kalangan intelektual Hindu.Sang professor secara terbuka dan dengan alasan-alasan ilmiah, mengajak para penganut Hindu untuk segera memeluk agama Islam dan sekaligus mengi
found this article.nice one 1.1. What is Hinduism ? When was Hinduism founded ? The name 'Hinduism' is of a much recent origin, coined by the Greeks and Arabians to refer to the religion of the people living around and to the East of the river Indus. The earliest records of this religion are in the Rig Veda, the oldest known human literature. Some portions of the Rig Veda have been dated to befo
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Atas asung kerta waranugraha Ida Hyang Widhi Wasa perpustakaan Universitas Hindu Indonesia Denpasar telah berhasil menjadi perpustakaan terbaik Perguruan Tinggi Swasta se-Bali. Keunggulan yang dimiliki adalah keberadaan koleksi pustaka Hindu yang telah dikembangkan dari tahun 1963. Dan didorong oleh keinginan luhur dalam ra
In Hinduism, funerals traditionally take place within 24 hours of death and are closely tied with the idea of rebirth (reincarnation), rather than finality.
The Funeral
The deceased is bathed immediately after passing away and clothed before being placed on a sturdy stretcher, which is used to transport the body to the burial site.
Family members place a [...]
The last two days (July 19 & 20) were celebrated as Hindu Unity Day at Dallas. Organised by the Sanatana Dharma Foundation, the event was held at the DFW Hindu Mandir, Irving, Texas. The first day's...
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Temple of Prambanan is beautiful extraordinary building builded in 10th century at a period of governance two kings, Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung.Boosting as high as 47 metres ( 5 metres higher than Temple of Borobudur), standing of its this temple have fulfilled desire of maker , showing of Hindu in Java land.This Temple is located 17 kilometres from downtown Yogyakarta, in the middle of are
di Publikasikan Kembali dengan sedikit PengeditanWanita berasal dari Bahasa Sanskrit, yaitu Svanittha, di mana kata Sva artinya "sendiri" dan Nittha artinya "suci". Jadi Svanittha artinya "mensucikan sendiri" kemudian berkembang menjadi pengertian tentang manusia yang berperan luas dalam Dharma atau "pengamal Dharma". Dari sini juga berkembang perkataan Sukla Svanittha yang artinya "bibit" at
The Times of India is reporting that presidential candidate Barack Obama is going to receive a two foot tall gold plated idol of the Hindu god Hanuman from a group of prominent Hindus in India.As we reported previously, Barack Obama carries a small idol of the Hindu god Hanuman around with him for good luck:-of-hindu-god-that-barack-obama.htmlApparently some prominent Hindus over in India learned
Most American Christians have no idea what is happening in India.In many areas of India, Christians who try to preach the gospel are regularly attacked by Hindu extremists.The following is a recent example that was just emailed to me by Voice Of The Martyrs:On April 25, Pastor Mohan Babu and two other believers were severely beaten by 35 Hindu extremists for holding a Vacation Bible School (VBS) n
NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over an increasing number of divorce cases flooding the courts, the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Hindu Marriages Act had done more harm to the family system in the country than strengthening it. "The Hindu Marriages Act has broken more homes than uniting," a vacation Bench of Justices Arijit Pasayat and G S Singhvi observed. The apex court regret
NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over an increasing number of divorce cases flooding the courts, the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Hindu Marriages Act had done more harm to the family system in the country than strengthening it. "The Hindu Marriages Act has broken more homes than uniting," a vacation Bench of Justices Arijit Pasayat and G S Singhvi observed. The apex court regret
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To reach some Hindu mythological picturesque spots in Utranchal beyond Haridwar and Dehradun are only possible by road or on foot. Most of the places are connected by bus from Haridwar and Rishikesh.
One can reach Haridwar or Dehradun from Delhi or rest of India by train There after only by road.
Bus services are available from Haridwar for
Now we will dicuss about different traditions in different religions. Different faiths have different and fascinating wedding traditions. From preparation beforehand to what to wear at the ceremony, this perfect planner outlines the wedding rituals of the main religious strands, helping you to plan your wedding and to know what to expect.So today we are starting with traditional Hindu wedding.The
The story regarding the Hindu god that Barack Obama carries with him for good luck just keeps getting bigger and bigger.If you type the words "Hindu God Barack Obama" into Google you will get a huge amount of search results. The press around the world, especially the Hindu press, is really starting to grab on to this story.The truth is that a U.S. presidential candidate who is claiming to be a "Ch
I know this is a sensitive issue but I just can't help not to comment about this. I've seen the video from the National Geographic channel about this children who are considered as a Hindu Gods. This children has deformities and should be treated and not be considered as Gods. I am not against these kids, I actually pray for them that they will be treated soon. I just don't like the idea that some
This is the photo that is igniting a firestorm of controversy all over the internet. This photograph from Time magazine is of Barack Obama displaying the items that he carries with him for good luck. These items include a bracelet that belonged to a soldier deployed in Iraq, a gambler’s lucky chit, a tiny Madonna and child, and most notably of all a small idol of a Hindu god.The Hindu god that O
-This first story is so bizarre that it sounds made up, but it is actually true. Presidential candidate Barack Obama actually carries a little Hindu god with him everywhere he goes for good luck. You can read the full details of this bizarre story here.-The Canadian government has ordered a pastor to pay $5,000 and to change his preaching and website. For what crime? For teaching that the Bible sa
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Perayaan Saraswati di Denpasar, Bali, digelar di semua sekolah. Selain diisi bersembahyang bersama, juga diadakan pula penyucian gedung sekolah dan buku-buku.
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's political parties voted on Wednesday to abolish the Himalayan kingdom's 239-year-old Hindu monarchy, a key demand of Maoists after they ended a decade-long war against the government.Delegates at a special assembly voted 560 to four in favor of abolishing the monarchy. Hours before, suspected royalists threw three small, homemade bombs in Nepal's capital, wounding one
Though every body is interested in this question and this question has been asked by many and generally not have any answer in text book also ,why it so ?The answer is very Interesting that the above question is wrong the correct question is"how we can create capital for Huf 'we can not create Huf but can arrange capital for it"Till the time the HUF has an empty kitty,it is like a balloon that no
While there are still Indian swamis and religious spiritual preachers and teachers who are not accused or convicted of crimes, those who have been caught out in nefarious activities are many. As soon as followings grow large, they attract people who are looking for advantages - both supposedly spiritual ones, but also not least financial and [...]
A number of Hindu groups have been opposed to the Mike Myers movie The Love Guru, and have asked for the Hollywood movie to be banned, but a Hindu reform organization has opposed this saying that a ban on the film is going too far. Gautham Rao from the Hindu Organization has said “Hindus have [...]
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reportedly have requested that India's Central Board of Film
Certification and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
ban screenings of the Mike Myers comedy in India.
From: The Role of Social Science in Nepal by Dev Raj Dahal Spiritual blindness of Nepalese social scientists has thus opened multiple gaps between their worldview and those of the citizens on various frontiers--theoretical knowledge and practical experience, technical understanding and composite knowledge and secularity of social science and the vitality of the Hindu-Buddhist scriptu
For this Oscar Ravichandran producer of the film clarifies that the film doesn’t contain any...
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This week the Faith Column is devoted to Rites of Passage with a member of a different religion describing how they initiate young people. Today we look at Hinduism
This week the Faith Column is devoted to Rites of Passage with a member of a different religion describing how they initiate young people. Today we look at Hinduism
baby Lalia reincarnation of a Hindu Goddess, thats what many people from New Delhi believed.Lali, the 1-month-old baby, is born with 2 faces-- two noses, two pairs of lips and two pairs of eyes. an extremely rare condition known as craniofacial duplication, Lali has a single head with two faces. she is being hailed as a return of the Hindu goddess of valor, Durga, a fiery deity traditionally depicted with three eyes and many arms.as many as 100 people visit Lali's house daily to touch her feet out of respect, offer money and receive blessings!children who are born with such condition is usually linked to serious health complications, but not for baby Lali. with the ability to breathe and function normally, baby Lali is born healthy and fortunate and she'll lead a normal life like any oth
It was a typical day in the Karachi factory as men prepared to get ready for the day’s work in the leather factory. The men chatted, and for some reason the conversation got on the topic of religion. Words were exchanged, the conversation became more heated, and voices rose in anger. Suddenly, one of the [...]
Hindu New Year is celebrated by Hindus in the form of various springtime festivals like the festival of Baisakhi, which among other things, also marks the beginning of a New Year in Punjab. In Maharashtra, the festival of Gudi Padva which usually falls on the month of March or April. The natives of Andhra Pradesh celebrate the festival of Ugadi on the same day. The Kashmiri Hindus celebrate their
Asha Pandey discusses the status of women in the Hindu faith. She tells the story of modern female guru Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and how Nirmala Devi is helping to "reclaim the role of women in the spiritual evolution."
Hollywood actor Mike Myers is sparking controversy in Hindu communities for “lampooning” the religion in his new movie The Love Guru.The 44-year-old Austin Powers star who plays Guru Pitka in the upcoming film and repeats the mantra of Mariska Hargitay, inspired by the television actress, as his calming technique. But Hindu leader Rajan Zed [...]
The trailers of Mike Myers' forthcoming comedy film 'The Love Guru' have enraged Hindu religious and cultural leaders, who believe that the film appears to be lampooning Hinduism.
" Los hombres de naturaleza demoniaca, oh principe !, no saben lo que es una buena accion ni lo que es reprimir una mala accion. No hay en ellos ni pureza, ni honradez, ni verdad.No tienen fe, y en su ignorancia creen que el universo no ha tenido Creador.No creen que el universo este gobernado por leyes inmutables. Niegan la existencia del Espiritu......Y el peso de los objetos de sensacion los precipita en los repetidos renacimientos, en planos cada vez mas inferiores..."Fragmentos del "Bhagavad Guita"(traduccion del Yogui Ramacharaka)
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) The Universal Society of Hinduism has expressed fear that the upcoming Hollywood movie 'The Love Guru' may lampoon the religion and has demanded that it be shown to the society members for vetting before release.
This is the front page of The Hindu on February 29, 2008. It's a full page ad hocking a new real-estate scheme. For more than a century The Hindu has been considered one of India's best newspapers, but selling its front page to an advertiser is nothing less than editorial treason.
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It seems blindingly obvious now, but the idea that Cambodia’s shining jewel, Angkor Wat is a popular tourist destination overlooks the fact that this “idea” is only of recent...
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St Paul used the word Saint to refer to all the believing Christians, even those still living on earth. We usually reserve it for those who have left this world in God’s friendship and are now with him in heaven forever.
Saints fly only in the eyes of their disciples.
Anger has no eyes.
When anger [...]
L K Advani is an influential leader of the pro-Hinduism BJP, India’s largest party. Whether one agrees with him or not, one can not dismiss his statements. An excerpt from his recent speech....
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Well folks…I guess that it is not easy to be a Hindu not only here in Malaysia (as highlighted by HINDRAF) but also in other parts of the world. Take a look at the recent fuss raised by the Hindu community in the United Kingdom for an example. I don't think anyone else outside their Hindu community can help them on that. The Hindus have to help themselves first.Why can't they just abolish that caste system of theirs and treat everyone like equals?Recently added:Whoa… It seems that this post have offended quite a number of people especially "gangeticus'.Believe me, the post was not meant to offend anybody. I'm just highlighting a global problem that is plaguing the Hindu community at the moment. In the past, I have discussed this matter with many of my Hindu friends and they all agreed that their caste system is creating a lot of problems in their own community here in Malaysia.Perhaps HINDRAF should tackle this internal issue first before pursuing anything else.Think abou
This is almost too funny to be true, but it appears that a judge in India has issued a summons to the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman in order to end a decades long lawsuit involving land surrounding a temple dedicated to them.
Judge Singh sent out two notices to the deities, but they were returned as the addresses were found to be “incomplete”.
Local say the temple belongs to the gods. This prompted him to put out adverts in local newspapers summoning the gods.
“You failed to appear in court despite notices sent by a peon and later through registered post. You are herby directed to appear before the court personally”, Judge Singh’s notice said.
Can you imagine what would happen here in America if a judge ordered God/Jesus to appear in court to settle a dispute over something either one is alleged to have said or done? I bet people would be falling down in the streets at the audacity.
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November 29, 2007 Dr. David Frawley of the American Institute of Vedic Studies writes, in an interesting essay, that what has been characterized as the “Hindu right” in India is substantially different from “right wing” groups in other countries and cultures. The essay is entitled, The Myth of the Hindu Right, and I quote from it below:The idea of the ‘Hindu right’ is largely a ploy to discredit the Hindu movement as backward and prevent people from really examining it. The truth is that the Hindu movement is a revival of a native spiritual tradition that has nothing to do with the political right-wing of any western country. Its ideas are spiritually evolutionary, not politically regressive.It’s a provocative and thought-provoking article, and it does undercut the fact that Western-inspired leftists generally tend to side with whoever they perceive as the “victims” or as the “minorities” without looking into the truth-value of the philosophies or worldviews of th
November 30, 2007 For another side to the issues covered in David Frawley’s article that I linked to in the previous post, read Whatever Happened to the Hindu Left? by Ruth Vanita at the Infinity Foundation website. Ruth Vanita is an Indian academic, activist and author who specializes in lesbian and gay studies, gender studies, and British and South Asian literary history. One of the focuses of her academic work is deconstructing the somewhat Gandhian stereotype that India has gone back and forth between arranged heterosexual marriages and ascetic celibacy. I quote from her article below:Here, the position of Muslim, Christian and Sikh leftists is somewhat different. Because these happen to be minorities in India, the left has to support their rights, hence there is somewhat less embarrassment attached to acknowledging these identities as a modern Indian leftist. Secondly, they do not have to carry the burden of being called backward polytheistic idol-worshipers. Secular feminist or
25 November 2007 (The Nation) - Anyone who’s visited Angkor will know that the architecture of the famous jungle buildings are remains of ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples. Angkor Wat, for...
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Members of Malaysia's Indian community have protested on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, the capital. They are demanding equal rights in a country they believe discriminates against them.They are also said to place blame on the colonial policies of Britain, and were intending to deliver a petition to the British High Commission in Malaysia. Check out the video report taken from Al Jazeera and also photos from the demonstration here.
The Curse of Kehama ( 1810)He was the almighty rajah of Earth, and allpowerful in Swerga or Heaven. After a long tyranny, he went to Pandalon (Hell) to claim domination there also. He demanded why the throne of Yamen was supported by only three persons, and was told that he himself must be the fourth. When Kehama drank the amreeta, or draught of immortality, which he thought would bring eternal happiness, he drank immortal death, and was forced to bend his proud neck beneath the throne of Yamen, to become the fourth supporter. LADURLAD was the person subjected to the "curse of Kehama."
Indonesian religious conceptions. The question must be asked, however, to what extent such religious ideas were comprehensible to those who first heard them. Indonesians, who had been accustomed to constructing terraced mountainlike temples--symbolizing holy mountains--for the burial and worship of the dead, would not have been perplexed by the Brahmans' doctrine that Shiva also dwelt on a holy mountain. Natural stones, already placed on mountain terraces for the ritual of megalithic worship, would have been easily identified with Shiva's natural stone lingam, the most prestigious of all lingams. Indonesians, who were already concerned with the passage rites and welfare of the dead, and who considered the elaborate rituals of
Hindu religious conceptions. The cultural effects of these commercial exchanges, usually described as "Hinduization," have been discussed for many years. It is now held that Hinduism was brought to Indonesia not by traders, as was formerly thought, but by Brahmans who taught the Shaivite message of personal immortality. Sanskrit inscriptions, attributed to the 5th and 6th centuries, have been found in eastern Kalimantan, a considerable distance from the international trade route, and also in western Java. They reveal that Indian literati, or their Indonesian disciples, were honoured in some royal courts. The rulers were prominent rakas, heads of groups of villages in areas where irrigation and other needs had brought i
It may one day be shown by students of prehistory that Indonesians were sailing to other parts of Asia long ago. Records of foreign trade, however, begin only in the early centuries AD. A study of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder's Natural History suggests that, in the 1st century AD, Indonesian outriggers were engaged in trade with the east coast of Africa. Indonesian settlements may have existed at that time in Madagascar, an island with distinct Indonesian cultural traits. The geographer Ptolemy, in the following century, incorporated information from Indian merchants in his Guide to Geography concerning "Iabadiou," presumably referring to Java, and "Malaiou," which, with its variants, may refer to Malayu in sout
Effect: Performer takes a spool of thread, unravels about a foot of it, & then breaks it off, putting the spool down. Performer proceeds to break the thread into 6 or 7 clearly broken &...
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