Comments for Hindu Press International http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress A daily news summary for news media, educators, researchers, writers and religious leaders worldwide, courtesy of Hinduism Today magazine's editorial staff Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:03:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 Comment on Heart-Stopping Facts About India’s Health by Sucheta Maheshwari http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/27/heart-stopping-facts-about-indias-health/#comment-1697 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:36:59 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/27/heart-stopping-facts-about-indias-health/#comment-1697 Heart-Stopping Facts About India’s Health Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1193317 Broken Link. Heart-Stopping Facts About India’s Health

Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1193317

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]]> Comment on High Priest of Thirukoneswaram Temple Shot and Killed by Cami http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/23/high-priest-of-thirukoneswaram-temple-shot-and-killed/#comment-1695 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:30:21 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/23/high-priest-of-thirukoneswaram-temple-shot-and-killed/#comment-1695 I donno why are people gonna do so bad things. They are worst kind of thiefs to take away this from every one. Because he is died the whole world lost some thing. I donno why are people gonna do so bad things. They are worst kind of thiefs to take away this from every one. Because he is died the whole world lost some thing.

]]> Comment on Lawsuit On Inaccurate California Textbooks Moves To Next Arena by Religion Transcends » Blog Archive » California Ed Sued for Anti-Hindu Textbooks http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/11/lawsuit-on-inaccurate-california-textbooks-moves-to-next-arena-and-needs-help/#comment-1692 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:26:37 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/11/lawsuit-on-inaccurate-california-textbooks-moves-to-next-arena-and-needs-help/#comment-1692 [...] According to Hinduism Today, the California Association of Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials (CAPEEM) sued CDE and members of the State Board of Education for adopting textbooks that: [...] […] According to Hinduism Today, the California Association of Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials (CAPEEM) sued CDE and members of the State Board of Education for adopting textbooks that: […]

]]> Comment on “Daily Pioneer” Newspaper Reports Three Christians Arrested in Swami’s Murder by ** India needs law on Conversion « INDIA SECULAR http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/28/daily-pioneer-newspaper-reports-three-christians-arrested-in-swamis-murder/#comment-1691 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:02:58 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/28/daily-pioneer-newspaper-reports-three-christians-arrested-in-swamis-murder/#comment-1691 [...] The resultant inevitable social conflict is only to be expected: Neither secularism nor tolerance means that society should ignore the illicit “harvesting of souls” by International Missionary Agencies using their unlimited global funds for forced or induced illegal conversions banned by law. Swami Laxmananda Saraswati would not have been brutally murdered if the Police and other Law Enforcement Authorities had not been so lax, especially since the police were aware of the threat to his life. Blaming the Maoists makes no sense; it is a shoddy effort to suppress the truth. However, in view of the past 7 attempts on Swamiji”s life against his successful anti-conversion drive, it is quite possible that the Christian terrorists used the Maoists as hired instruments for Contract Killing or it may have been a jointly planned operation. The police have arrested Pradesh Kumar Das, an employee of the World Vision, a Christian Charity who has admitted to having joined a group of 28 other assailants who killed swamiji. [...] […] The resultant inevitable social conflict is only to be expected: Neither secularism nor tolerance means that society should ignore the illicit “harvesting of souls” by International Missionary Agencies using their unlimited global funds for forced or induced illegal conversions banned by law. Swami Laxmananda Saraswati would not have been brutally murdered if the Police and other Law Enforcement Authorities had not been so lax, especially since the police were aware of the threat to his life. Blaming the Maoists makes no sense; it is a shoddy effort to suppress the truth. However, in view of the past 7 attempts on Swamiji”s life against his successful anti-conversion drive, it is quite possible that the Christian terrorists used the Maoists as hired instruments for Contract Killing or it may have been a jointly planned operation. The police have arrested Pradesh Kumar Das, an employee of the World Vision, a Christian Charity who has admitted to having joined a group of 28 other assailants who killed swamiji. […]

]]> Comment on Quebec Schools to Celebrate Diverse Holidays by Religion Transcends » Blog Archive » Canada Schools to Teach World Religions http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/05/quebec-schools-to-celebrate-diverse-holidays/#comment-1689 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:41:57 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/09/05/quebec-schools-to-celebrate-diverse-holidays/#comment-1689 [...] The course is part of the government’s efforts to deal with the realities of mass immigration, according to Globe and Mail. It is requiring all schools, public and private, to hold the course in order to help students understand the diversity of beliefs. It will introduce them to holidays like Hanukkah and figures like Sikh Guru Nanak. [...] […] The course is part of the government’s efforts to deal with the realities of mass immigration, according to Globe and Mail. It is requiring all schools, public and private, to hold the course in order to help students understand the diversity of beliefs. It will introduce them to holidays like Hanukkah and figures like Sikh Guru Nanak. […]

]]> Comment on Five Christians Detained Over Murder of Orissa Swami by Gangamantr http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/27/five-christians-detained-over-murder-of-orissa-swami/#comment-1687 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:29:29 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/27/five-christians-detained-over-murder-of-orissa-swami/#comment-1687 When in history have Hindus set out to conquer and convert those of other faiths? They have all come into India and disturbed the peace! When in history have Hindus set out to conquer and convert those of other faiths? They have all come into India and disturbed the peace!

]]> Comment on Neo-Nazi Demonstration In Berlin Against New Hindu Temple by Group2Blog :: DEMONSTRATION IN BERLIN http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/25/neo-nazi-demonstration-in-berlin-against-new-hindu-temple/#comment-1686 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:12:43 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/25/neo-nazi-demonstration-in-berlin-against-new-hindu-temple/#comment-1686 [...] Neo-Nazi Demonstration In Berlin Against New Hindu Temple Source: http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_2381424,00.html BERLIN, GERMANY, August 23, 2008: About 150 supporters of Germany’s far-right National Democratic Party demonstrated on Saturday in Berlin against the building of a Hindu temple. Construction work on the Hindu temple is scheduled to begin early next year, in the multi-ethnic district of Neukoelln in south Berlin. A member of an extreme-right group, who had been subject to an arrest warrant, was seized during the neo-Nazi rally, according to a Berlin police spokesperson. At the same time, about 500 people staged a protest against the NPD demonstration. In total, eight people were arrested during the two rallies, for which 800 policemen were mobilized. [...] […] Neo-Nazi Demonstration In Berlin Against New Hindu Temple Source: http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_2381424,00.html BERLIN, GERMANY, August 23, 2008: About 150 supporters of Germany’s far-right National Democratic Party demonstrated on Saturday in Berlin against the building of a Hindu temple. Construction work on the Hindu temple is scheduled to begin early next year, in the multi-ethnic district of Neukoelln in south Berlin. A member of an extreme-right group, who had been subject to an arrest warrant, was seized during the neo-Nazi rally, according to a Berlin police spokesperson. At the same time, about 500 people staged a protest against the NPD demonstration. In total, eight people were arrested during the two rallies, for which 800 policemen were mobilized. […]

]]> Comment on Tens of Thousands in Kashmir March to UN Offices by Here’s Why Paying For Your Traffic Is A Smart Move | Website Design - SEO http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/18/tens-of-thousands-in-kashmir-march-to-un-offices/#comment-1669 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:17:08 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/08/18/tens-of-thousands-in-kashmir-march-to-un-offices/#comment-1669 [...] Tens of Thousands in Kashmir March to UN Offices [...] […] Tens of Thousands in Kashmir March to UN Offices […]

]]> Comment on Swami Prakashanand Saraswati Concludes Eight-Day East Coast Tour by Janmashtmi at Barsana Dham with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati Aug 23 « Prakashanand0saraswati’s Weblog http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/05/18/swami-prakashanand-saraswati-concludes-eight-day-east-coast-tour/#comment-1666 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:10:54 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/05/18/swami-prakashanand-saraswati-concludes-eight-day-east-coast-tour/#comment-1666 [...] 18, 2008 Janmashtmi at Barsana Dham with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati Aug 23 Posted by prakashanand0saraswati under JKP Barsana Dham, Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, jagadgurukripaluji maharaj, religion | Tags: JKP Barsana Dham, Kripaluji Maharaj, Prakashanand, Swami Prakashanand Saraswati |   Our extremey kind and gracious Shree Swamiji [...] […] 18, 2008 Janmashtmi at Barsana Dham with Swami Prakashanand Saraswati Aug 23 Posted by prakashanand0saraswati under JKP Barsana Dham, Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, jagadgurukripaluji maharaj, religion | Tags: JKP Barsana Dham, Kripaluji Maharaj, Prakashanand, Swami Prakashanand Saraswati |   Our extremey kind and gracious Shree Swamiji […]

]]> Comment on Swami Prakashanand Saraswati Concludes Eight-Day East Coast Tour by New JKP Barsana Dham center in L.A. « Prakashanand0saraswati’s Weblog http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/05/18/swami-prakashanand-saraswati-concludes-eight-day-east-coast-tour/#comment-1656 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:36:27 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/05/18/swami-prakashanand-saraswati-concludes-eight-day-east-coast-tour/#comment-1656 [...] To facilitate the ever increasing numbers of spiritual seekers in the L.A. area, with the full blessings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, the Radha Govind Dham (computer model depicted above) is being built by H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati. [...] […] To facilitate the ever increasing numbers of spiritual seekers in the L.A. area, with the full blessings of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, the Radha Govind Dham (computer model depicted above) is being built by H.D. Swami Prakashanand Saraswati. […]

]]> Comment on Oprah’s “May Paths To God” Controversy by Subi http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/07/07/oprahs-may-paths-to-god-controversy/#comment-1653 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:55:05 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/07/07/oprahs-may-paths-to-god-controversy/#comment-1653 Oprah's views match with what Hinduism believes in. The Vedas do not point to a single way and proclaim, "This alone is the path" nor do they affirm, "This is the only God". Poojya Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi MahaSwamiji, well-known as "MahaPeriava" said the following: " To Discover The One Truth All Vedas have one common goal though there are differences among their adherents. What is the goal? It is the well-being of the entire world and all creatures living in it, and the uplift of the Self of each one of us and its everlasting union with the Ultimate Reality. We may take pride in the Vedas for another reason also. They do not point to a single way and proclaim, "This alone is the path" nor do they affirm, "This is the only God" with reference to their own view of the Supreme Being. Instead, they declare that, if one adheres to any path with faith or worships any deity with devotion, one will be led towards the Truth. The scripture of no other religion speaks thus of the many paths to liberation. On the contrary, each of them insists that the way shown by it alone will lead to liberation. The Vedas alone give expression to the high-minded view that different people may take different paths to discover the one and only Truth." I wish followers of every faith note what the Vedas say regarding the path to God. S.Subramanian USA Oprah’s views match with what Hinduism believes in. The Vedas do not point to a single way and proclaim, “This alone is the path” nor do they affirm, “This is the only God”.

Poojya Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi MahaSwamiji, well-known as “MahaPeriava” said the following:

” To Discover The One Truth

All Vedas have one common goal though there are differences among their adherents. What is the goal? It is the well-being of the entire world and all creatures living in it, and the uplift of the Self of each one of us and its everlasting union with the Ultimate Reality.

We may take pride in the Vedas for another reason also. They do not point to a single way and proclaim, “This alone is the path” nor do they affirm, “This is the only God” with reference to their own view of the Supreme Being. Instead, they declare that, if one adheres to any path with faith or worships any deity with devotion, one will be led towards the Truth. The scripture of no other religion speaks thus of the many paths to liberation. On the contrary, each of them insists that the way shown by it alone will lead to liberation. The Vedas alone give expression to the high-minded view that different people may take different paths to discover the one and only Truth.”

I wish followers of every faith note what the Vedas say regarding the path to God.

S.Subramanian
USA

]]> Comment on Washington Post Bashes Sanskrit by Shekhar http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/06/14/washington-post-bashes-sanskrit/#comment-1645 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:15:24 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/06/14/washington-post-bashes-sanskrit/#comment-1645 I read this article with a deep sense of pity for the author thereof. It is with this kind of ignorance and lack of information that individuals express their views without doing so much as researching and investigating the validity of what they is writing. In order to put forth a viewpoint you have to be absolutely knowledgeable about the subject matter as if a second nature to you (an erudite scholar on the subject). Sanskrit, an age-old language is not only beautiful and mellifluous but is deep rooted in expounding the very essence of the Hindu scriptures, which like all scriptural texts are regarded as sacred. Born out of Indian parents in the western world, and being a fourth generation Indian from India my greatest regret is not being exposed to Sanskrit at an early age. At 50 this October and after attending lectures in English where the teacher translates everything from Sanskrit, the Crown Jewels of the explanation is lost in his translation. For many Sanskrit words there is no exact English translation leaving me at the threshold of understanding my very own heritage. My greatest desire today is to study Sanskrit, and I have been researching over the past few months to find an online class that conduct the best Sanskrit education. This desire is so intense that I constantly think of what I am loosing and have lost out so far not knowing this language. Imagine not knowing English, how can you possible enjoy, Shakespeare, Milton, Shelly or Frost? In the same way imagine reading the Gita without a fundamental knowledge of Sanskrit, it is impossible. A parent who understands the value of Sanskrit would naturally want their children to be exposed to this beautiful language. I have studied in English all my life yet after listening to the words of my teacher in Sanskrit, I feel there is no language in this world as sweet, with the depth and deep rooted meanings as Sanskrit. A single word could take you into the depths of spiritual contemplation. This is the kind of journalism that creates confusion and division amongst people where the intent is to spew out ignorance without the though of its consequences which causes the divisions amongst us. Sanskrit has nothing to do with Moslems or indoctrination as much as English has nothing to do with propaganda. The language is only the vehicle to convey the message and if the message is bad you cannot fault the language. It is unfortunate that we live in a world where some people speak and act without rationalization, without even thinking for a moment the consequences of their actions. Licensure is the ability to do what you feel, but freedom is the ability to say no to what I know is wrong, and my friend your analysis of Sanskrit as a language is totally wrong. Shekhar Govender Tri State Student of Vedanta I read this article with a deep sense of pity for the author thereof. It is with this kind of ignorance and lack of information that individuals express their views without doing so much as researching and investigating the validity of what they is writing. In order to put forth a viewpoint you have to be absolutely knowledgeable about the subject matter as if a second nature to you (an erudite scholar on the subject).

Sanskrit, an age-old language is not only beautiful and mellifluous but is deep rooted in expounding the very essence of the Hindu scriptures, which like all scriptural texts are regarded as sacred.

Born out of Indian parents in the western world, and being a fourth generation Indian from India my greatest regret is not being exposed to Sanskrit at an early age. At 50 this October and after attending lectures in English where the teacher translates everything from Sanskrit, the Crown Jewels of the explanation is lost in his translation. For many Sanskrit words there is no exact English translation leaving me at the threshold of understanding my very own heritage.

My greatest desire today is to study Sanskrit, and I have been researching over the past few months to find an online class that conduct the best Sanskrit education. This desire is so intense that I constantly think of what I am loosing and have lost out so far not knowing this language. Imagine not knowing English, how can you possible enjoy, Shakespeare, Milton, Shelly or Frost? In the same way imagine reading the Gita without a fundamental knowledge of Sanskrit, it is impossible.

A parent who understands the value of Sanskrit would naturally want their children to be exposed to this beautiful language. I have studied in English all my life yet after listening to the words of my teacher in Sanskrit, I feel there is no language in this world as sweet, with the depth and deep rooted meanings as Sanskrit. A single word could take you into the depths of spiritual contemplation.

This is the kind of journalism that creates confusion and division amongst people where the intent is to spew out ignorance without the though of its consequences which causes the divisions amongst us. Sanskrit has nothing to do with Moslems or indoctrination as much as English has nothing to do with propaganda.

The language is only the vehicle to convey the message and if the message is bad you cannot fault the language. It is unfortunate that we live in a world where some people speak and act without rationalization, without even thinking for a moment the consequences of their actions. Licensure is the ability to do what you feel, but freedom is the ability to say no to what I know is wrong, and my friend your analysis of Sanskrit as a language is totally wrong.

Shekhar Govender
Tri State Student of Vedanta

]]> Comment on Author of New Book on Hinduism Wants It In Primary Schools by htoday http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/06/15/author-of-new-book-on-hinduism-wants-it-in-primary-schools/#comment-1644 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:25:25 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/06/15/author-of-new-book-on-hinduism-wants-it-in-primary-schools/#comment-1644 This is a great story, thanks. Anyone know how to contact the author? This is a great story, thanks. Anyone know how to contact the author?

]]> Comment on Daily Inspiration by Bequanimou http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/06/09/daily-inspiration-57/#comment-1642 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:59:08 +0000 http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2008/06/09/daily-inspiration-57/#comment-1642 I would like to thank you for including other spiritual teachings to the Hindus. The more I learn the more I realize the spiritual teachings of many philosophies cross over and blend together leaving little difference between their main core. I appreciate your openness and the information you offer. Linda I would like to thank you for including other spiritual teachings to the Hindus. The more I learn the more I realize the spiritual teachings of many philosophies cross over and blend together leaving little difference between their main core. I appreciate your openness and the information you offer.
Linda

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