June 2005 Newsletter HINDU CONNECTIONS VOLUME 3 – Num. 7
Large Format Book Released on Tirupati Temple HYDERABAD, INDIA, June 6, 2005:
An art book on Lord Venkateshwara was released by the Governor, Sushil Kumar
Shinde, here on Sunday. Titled "Tirumala Tirupati the legends and beyond,"
the book attempts at tracing the legends behind the popularity of the shrine
through a beautiful compilation of 250 photographs, illustrations and
architectural drawings woven together with historic facts. "It is an attempt
to create an object of memorabilia that is both engaging in content and
vivid in portrayal," say T. Sarita Reddy and Birad Yagnik.
RELIGION AS THE PRIME CONCERN IN INDIA: SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
What is the secret of this strength? Believe of when I say, after my
experience of the world, it is here. To the other nations of the world,
religion is one of the many occupations of the world, and among all there
various occupations of life, there is perhaps a bit of religion. But
here in India religion is the one and the only occupation in life.
This has been the case with up for the past several millenniums, and
as a consequence our culture and national genius have derived a special
cent or direction in which alone they are bound to travel now and in the
future also. Each race, by virtue of its part, has such a bent, a peculiar
raison detre, and a particular mission to fulfil in the life of the world.
Political greatness or military power has never been mission of our race.
But there has been the other mission given to us, which is to conserve,
to preserve, to accumulate, as it were, into a dynamo, all the spiritual
energy of the race, and that concentrated energy is to soup forth in
deluge on the world, whenever circumstances are propitious. Let the Persian,
or the Greek, the Romans or the Arab, or the Englishman march his battalions,
conquer the world, and link the different nations together, and the philosophy
and spirituality of India is ever ready to flow along the newly made channels
into the veins of the nations of the world. The Hindus calm brain must soup
out its own quota to the sum-total of human progress. India's gift to the
world is the light spiritual.
East Meets West: Cosmology Then And Now - QUINCY, FRANCE, June 6, 2005:
Eastern religious traditions can provide us with new cosmological insights,
read this interesting article at "source." Some ancient astronomers seemed
to have arrived at the conclusion that the creation of the universe, its
growth, its eventual decay and regeneration are eternal processes without
a beginning and without an end, repeating in endless cycles. The Hindus
named each half cycle a night or day of Brahma in symbolic terms. There
is also the mention of a transition or a twilight zone referred to as
Yugasandhi between these half cycles. The point of interest to us here
is that the metaphor extends to some amazing mathematical details. According
to the Hindu scriptures, each half cycle is said to last for 4.32 billion years.
The Sun, too, revolves around the center of our galaxy once in 325.5 million
years. Modern science pegs this in the range of 225 to 270 million years.
The point of departure between ancient Hindu cosmology and modern cosmology
is that unlike modern cosmology, ancient Hindu cosmology relates the rotational
speed of our own galaxy to the period of oscillation of the endless cycles of
creation, growth and eventual decay. Our known galaxy is known as Parameshti
Mandala, and it is said to rotate around Svayambhu Mandala, the center of all
galaxies with a time period of 4.32 billion years, also.
Hindu Heritage Camp is on July 15, 2005:
The 3rd Annual Hindu Heritage Camp has become one of the most awaited events
of the year. Within a family atmosphere of affection and discipline, you will
experience fun and joy of playing and staying together. Location: Governor
Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, WI. Time: 6 PM on Friday, July 15th to 5 PM on
Saturday, July 16, 2005. For More Information, Contact:
10H for Hindus:
What are the qualities of a fruitful life? These are the 10H: HUMAN - Be human first with Wisdom and Dispassion . Be calm and quiet and tackle any
situation with peace of mind. Be intelligent enough to think twice before you talk.HYGIENE - Maintain perfect hygienic conditions. Be pure in thoughts, words and deeds.
Give priority to cleanliness and chastity. HEALTH - Keep up perfect discipline in food habits. Daily in for 1-2 km walks in the
early hours of the day. Drink at least 4-5 lt. of water. Sleep daily for 5-6 hours.
Stick to repetition of Gods name continuously. . HOME - Be lively and smiling at home. Never be angry or arrogant. Love all.
Think of home as divine abode and all the home-mates as the forms of Ishtadevatha. HARMONY - Maintain harmony and unity in the society. Be calm and quiet and never
quarrel over silly matters. When differences of opinion arise, obey elders and keep quiet.
Pray to the Lord, Oh my God, please set right the situation. I am helpless. Forgive me,
lead me, guide me. HONOUR - Respect all and never tease anybody. Pray for the weak and welfare of all.
Never be selfish or greedy. Always remember the simple truth: WORK IS WORSHIP. HUMOUR - Be always cheerful and never be serious or gloomy. God is All-powerful.
Surrender everything at His feet with the humble prayer, Oh Lord, I render everything
here, please hear and guide me. Think of each and every moment of this life as special,
specific examination for your evaluation by the Almighty. HUMILITY - Behave with utmost humility. You are living because of Pranashakthi, so
regards God as Hero and yourself as zero and pray, plead and persuade God to make you
His perfect ideal medium. HONESTY - Be honest in your daily dealings. Be sincere and simple. Be truthful
and modest. HUMBLENESS - Preserve gentleness. Use mile tone. Never raise your voice. Never
criticize others. Pick good thoughts from all directions and never prick anybody by your
hatred or ill-will. When you preserve these 10Hs, God shall come to you and ask you a
very simple question - My dear child, how are you? Them you will experience special
fantastic divine vibrations, which in turn will invariably herald the beginning of the
FRUITFUL LIFE.
Quotable Quotes
Your heart is the temple where God should be enshrined. Your good
thoughts are the flowers, your good words the hymns, your good deeds
the rituals. And love is the offering. - Mata Amritanandamayi Ma
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