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Superstition: a Rational Discourse
Superstition: A Rational Discourse Yadnyeshwar Nigale (Translated by Ms Suman Oak) Lokbhumi Prakashan Panaji (Goa) Credits Superstition: A Rational Discourse Author Yadnyeshwar Nigale (Translated by Ms Suman Oak) © Yadnyeshwar Nigale Articles may be reproduced freely acknowledging the source and a copy forwarded to Publisher. First Edition: June 2012 Layout & Production Milind Joshi, Anupam Creations, 2/14, Marwa, Anupam Park Kothrud, Pune 411029 Published & Printed by Ramesh Kolwalkar Lokbhumi Prakashan, Roshan Manzil, Near Cine National, Panaji (Goa) 403001 (Contact: 9763817239/(0832) 2251358) Cover Design Sham Bhalekar, Pune Rs : 150/- 2 Superstition: A Rational Discourse This book is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Comrade Narayan Desai (1920- 2007) a renowned thinker, philosopher & guide and wrote profusely and also was an activist in the progressive and rationalist movements Superstition: A Rational Discourse 3 The Author's Perception The Indian Society as a whole is beset with innumerable slovenly and unscientific concepts like-fatalism, fate or luck, the cycle of birth and death, Karmasiddhanta (present suffering or good fortune is the fruit of deeds in the previous births), astrology, destiny, miracles, concept of being auspicious or inauspicious, vows, observances and what not. To match with this innumerable orthodox senseless traditions and rituals are blindly followed by most of the Indians. In fact, the whole edifice of the Indian society and its culture is founded on these constructs. The psyche of the people does not allow them to examine any custom or tradition or happening and verify its utility, validity and legitimacy. For them, the age old customs, rituals and traditions, started by their wise forefathers are sacrosanct and beyond any criticism, leave alone any change. -
Why I Became a Hindu
Why I became a Hindu Parama Karuna Devi published by Jagannatha Vallabha Vedic Research Center Copyright © 2018 Parama Karuna Devi All rights reserved Title ID: 8916295 ISBN-13: 978-1724611147 ISBN-10: 1724611143 published by: Jagannatha Vallabha Vedic Research Center Website: www.jagannathavallabha.com Anyone wishing to submit questions, observations, objections or further information, useful in improving the contents of this book, is welcome to contact the author: E-mail: [email protected] phone: +91 (India) 94373 00906 Please note: direct contact data such as email and phone numbers may change due to events of force majeure, so please keep an eye on the updated information on the website. Table of contents Preface 7 My work 9 My experience 12 Why Hinduism is better 18 Fundamental teachings of Hinduism 21 A definition of Hinduism 29 The problem of castes 31 The importance of Bhakti 34 The need for a Guru 39 Can someone become a Hindu? 43 Historical examples 45 Hinduism in the world 52 Conversions in modern times 56 Individuals who embraced Hindu beliefs 61 Hindu revival 68 Dayananda Saraswati and Arya Samaj 73 Shraddhananda Swami 75 Sarla Bedi 75 Pandurang Shastri Athavale 75 Chattampi Swamikal 76 Narayana Guru 77 Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru 78 Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha 79 Ramakrishna Paramahamsa 79 Sarada Devi 80 Golap Ma 81 Rama Tirtha Swami 81 Niranjanananda Swami 81 Vireshwarananda Swami 82 Rudrananda Swami 82 Swahananda Swami 82 Narayanananda Swami 83 Vivekananda Swami and Ramakrishna Math 83 Sister Nivedita -
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Note: This sheet is applicable for uploading the particulars related to the shares transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund. Make sure that the details are in accordance with the information already provided in e-form IEPF-4. CIN L40101DL1989GOI038121 Prefill Company Name POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Nominal value of shares 2984380.00 Validate Clear Actual Date of Investor First Investor Middle Investor Last Father/Husband Father/Husband Father/Husband Last DP Id-Client Id- Nominal value of Address Country State District Pin Code Folio Number Number of shares transfer to IEPF (DD- Name Name Name First Name Middle Name Name Account Number shares MON-YYYY) HARESH JAGJIVAN KHORASIA JAGJIVAN DEVCHAND KHORASIA 128/25, 2ND FLOOR, HAZRA ROAD, KOLKATA,INDIA KOLKATA. WESTWEST BENGAL. BENGAL KOLKATA 700026 C12010200-12010200-00021620 10 100.00 18-DEC-2017 AMBALAL PREMJIBHAI PATEL PREMJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI PATEL DEBHARI, TA - VIRPUR, DIST- KHEDA, INDIAVIRPUR GUJARAT GUJARAT VIRPUR 388260 C12010400-12010400-00008557 10 100.00 18-DEC-2017 HARI BABU CHADERIA KUDAN LAL CHANDERIA Ward No-8, Pt Dindayal Puram BalaghatIndia MADHYA PRADESHMADHYA PRADESH BALAGHAT 481001 C12010600-12010600-00114061 200 2000.00 18-DEC-2017 SUDHIR KUMAR JAIN SHRI ASHOK KUMAR JAIN HNO.:16/1249, BEHIND RAIPUR FLOURINDIA MILL FAFADIH RAIPURCHHATTISGARH CHHATTISGARH RAIPUR 492001 C12010600-12010600-00160701 100 1000.00 18-DEC-2017 RAJ DEO RAI LATE RAM BRIKSH RAI S/O LATE RAM BRICHH RAJ F NO 302 INDIAMAA ENCLAVE KOK-2 (BAT)JHARKHAND KOKAR RANCHI RANCHIRANCHI JHARKHAND -
The Ever Growing Banyan Tree
Chapter 2 Spirituality in India: The Ever Growing Banyan Tree Comparing Western and Indian knowledge, Rolland (1960, p. 91) described Western knowledge as the “science of facts” and spirituality as “the science of the soul, a peculiarly Indian science.” A major difference between philosophy and spirituality, or for that matter religion and spirituality, is that spirituality, as prac- ticed in India, has an action bias over and above cognitive (thinking or thoughts) or value (considering something important) concerns. Spirituality has been valued in the Indian culture from time immemorial, and it is no surprise that many innova- tions in the field of spirituality originated in India. Since people strive to excel in areas that are compatible with their cultural values, India has seen the emergence of many geniuses in the field of spirituality even in the modern times. I combine two qualitative methods, historical analysis and case analysis, to document how spirituality is valued in India, and much like a banyan tree, how it continues to grow even today. An examination of the life of the list of spiritual gurus presented in the chapter shows that they were all practitioners, and they practiced what they preached. Also, the case analysis shows that Ramakrishna was a practitioner, and both the Maharishi and Rajneesh recommended daily practice of meditation. A historical evolution of spirituality in India is traced by generating a list of spiritual gurus over the last 2,500 years by using published sources both in the West (Kroeber, 1944) and in India. Following this historical analysis, three case studies are presented to illustrate that spirituality is valued even today in India, and this culture continues to produce eminent spiritual gurus. -
De La Biblioteca Vaisnava
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Information Brochure 2020-21
www.svvv.edu.in INFORMATION BROCHURE 2 0 2 0 - 2 1 Staff Staff Staff Quarters Quarters Quarters ls Hostel ls Gir ls Hostel Gir Bo ys Hostel ys ys Hostel ys Auditorium Bo ys Hostel Bo ys Hostel ys Academic Block Academic Block Bo Admin Centre Admin f the esource R ning Lear Academic Block Academic Block SVVV Campus Sports Complex Canteen Sports Complex endition o k k ectural r Academic Bloc Academic Bloc chit Ar k Academic Bloc VISION MISSION VALUES VISION To create an educational environmental that engages deep intellectual, moral and spiritual stimulation, there by nurturing leadership MISSION To pioneer a 'mentoring' based education system with a culture of itsown, rolled in Indian ethos and in tune with contemporary times. To impar t learning through under standing-knowledge enrichment, skill development and positive attitude formation. To encourage innovative thinking with self discipline and social responsibility. VALUES Endurance, Excellence, Fairness, Honesty and Transparency 01 56 DUKKAN DALY COLLEGE PITRA PARVAT KHAJRANA GANESH ANNPURNA MANDIR RAJWADA 02 INDORE (A JOURNEY FROM LIVING HERITAGE TO ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE CITY) The Indrapur started in 810 A.D when King Pal The first reflection of the industrial revolution Rajvansh built the Indreshwar Temple. in Indore started with five cloth mills. Because It was then developed as an Army Transit of the mills, settlement grew near central camp during various invasions by the areas and it gave a new identity to the city. Mughals on the Malwa State. The bustling city of Indore is also known for its Later, Akbar divided the Malwa region into educational facilities in central India which 12 sarkars in which Indur fell under Ujjain houses schools, colleges and universities. -
Reportable in the Supreme Court of India Civil
Bar & Bench (www.barandbench.com) REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4676 2018 (arising out of S.L.P. (C) No.15459 of 2017) SARIKA ¼APPELLANT(S) VERSUS ADMINISTRATOR, SHRI MAHAKALESHWAR MANDIR COMMITTEE, UJJAIN (M.P.) & ORS. ...RESPONDENT(S) J U D G M E N T ARUN MISHRA, J. 1. Leave granted. 2. The petition pertains to famous Mahakaleshwar temple, Ujjain. The appellant has impugned the judgment and order passed in Writ Appeal No.37/2014 by the Division Bench of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore thereby setting aside the order passed by the Single Bench on 4.12.2013 in W.P. No.10712 of 2013. 3. Mahakaleshwar is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva. In order to understand the importance of the Lingam it is necessary to consider it, in brief, the history of Mahakal ± Shiva, worshipping of statues and Lingam, origin of Mahakal, same as defined in scriptures etc. as pointed 1 Bar & Bench (www.barandbench.com) out in the reply of Mahant Prakash Giri of Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani is as under: ª BRIEF HISTORY OF MAHAKAL SHIVA Since ancient times in Hindu culture definitions are found in name of Shiva, Pasupati, Rudra, Ishaan, etc. Undoubtedly, the Vedas are the only authentic and well-being book of Hindu religion, when and where it was created it is matter of search. But it can be said that at least 5000 years ago, it was in complete existence. Shiva is the instrument of discussion in Veda Mantras, but that discussion is on shapeless god. -
Shiva Lingam to Appease Lord Shiva
Mahashivaratri Festival Mahashivaratri Festival or the ‘The Night of Shiva’ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which corresponds to the month of February - March in English Calendar. Celebrating the festival of Shivaratri devotees observe day and night fast and perform ritual worship of Shiva Lingam to appease Lord Shiva. Legends of Mahashivratri There are various interesting legends related to the festival of Maha Shivaratri. According to one of the most popular legends, Shivaratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Some believe that it was on the auspicious night of Shivaratri that Lord Shiva performed the ‘Tandava’, the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction. Another popular Shivratri legend stated in Linga Purana states that it was on Shivaratri that Lord Shiva manifested himself in the form of a Linga. Hence the day is considered to be extremely auspicious by Shiva devotees and they celebrate it as Mahashivaratri - the grand night of Shiva. Traditions and Customs of Shivaratri Various traditions and customs related to Shivaratri Festival are dutifully followed by the worshippers of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe strict fast in honor of Shiva, though many go on a diet of fruits and milk some do not consume even a drop of water. Devotees strongly believe that sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivaratri, absolves a person of sins and liberates him from the cycle of birth and death. -
Shree Maharaj Biography Part1
A Short Biography of Shree Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj 1 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ A short biography of “Shree Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj” A Short Biography of Shree Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright ? 2002 Shree Vitthalrao Joshi charities Trust First Edition All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or transmitted by any means - electronic or otherwise -- including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the express permission in writing from: Shree Vitthalrao Joshi charities Trust, C-28, 'Suyash'/ 'Parijat', 2nd Floor, Near Amar Hind Mandal, Gokhale Road (North), Dadar (West), Mumbai, Pin Code: 400 028, Maharashtra State, INDIA. Shree Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust A Short Biography of Shree Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj 3 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Anantakoti Brahmanda Nayaka Rajadhiraj Yogiraj Shree Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj Ki Jai A Short Biography of Shree Sadguru Digambardas Maharaj 4 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Part I Preface...........................................................................................................................6 Konkan-Land of Saints - birthplace............................................................................12 -
To Download Ompoint Circular
OM POINT INTERNATIONAL CIRCULAR • ISSUE 11 • SUMMER 2013 contentsissue #11 3 Bicycle Tracks -- Sarah McNeill 8 Sadguru Narayan Maharaj in Kedgaon -- Karl Moeller 12 Seven States of Understanding -- Meher Baba 13 Review of the play The Escape Artist -- Kathy Hill 14 Poem Where There Is Love -- Simin Mohajerani 15 Poem When The Clouds Parted -- Anne Weichberger 16 Poem Intuition -- Sara Sanders 17 Poem Forgetmenots -- David Lee 18 Poems A Few Gnomic Verses -- David Raphael Israel 19 The Affirmation -- Sarah McNeill 20 Three Poems -- Fereshteh Azad 21 Poem This Fountain of Oneness -- Irma Sheppard 22 Hafiz quote and commentary -- Meher Baba 22 Cover credit and information -- Wodin 23 Poem The Ways -- John Oxenham POINT 24 The Passing of Konrad Kaserer -- L. Weichberger AZ Daily Sun Obituary 25 Poem Morning Meditation -- Marla Faith 26 Poem Discipleship -- Marla Faith 27 Meher Baba Asheville website announcement and information 28 Interview with Fereshteh Azad 33 May I Meditate? The Case Of The Constant Companion -- H. Talat Halman 37 Bobbi Bernstein CD Review -- Debby Blackman 38 Beads On One String -- Cordoba, Spain OM 40 Forgiveness Seminar: a Retrospective -- Soleil Brigham & Laurent Weichberger 43 Chicago Sahavas Announcement INTERNATIONAL CIRCULAR • ISSUE 11 • SUMMER 2013 SUMMER • 11 ISSUE • CIRCULAR INTERNATIONAL CREDITS: All written works © individual contributors except excerpts from books on or by Meher Baba, in which case Editor - © original publisher. Cover ©Steve Jameson, 'Wodin'. Kedgaon photos ©Bif Soper, ©Karl Moeller, ©Avatar Meher Laurent Weichberger Baba Trust. Photos in Talat Halman's 'Meditation' article © Karl Moeller. Bicycle graphics and others are in the public [email protected] domain. Layout-walla - Karl Moeller [email protected] BICYCLE TRACKS The story of nineteen year old Merwan Irani, on his bike, wending his way along Malcolm Tank Road in Poona to sit SARAH MCNEILL under the neem tree at Char Bawdi with Hazrat Babajan, was England a good place to start. -
THE GOD-MAN the Life, Journeys and Work of Meher Baba with an Interpretation of His Silence and Spiritual Teaching
THE GOD-MAN The Life, Journeys and Work of Meher Baba with an Interpretation of his Silence and Spiritual Teaching Second Edition, second printing with corrections (2010) By C. B. Purdom Avatar Meher Baba Trust eBook June 2011 Copyright © 1964 C. B. Purdom Copyright © Meher Spiritual Centre, Inc. Source and short publication history: This eBook reproduces the second printing (2010) of the second edition of The God-Man: The Life, Journeys and Work of Meher Baba with an Interpretation of his Silence and Spiritual Teaching. This title was originally published by Allen and Unwin (London) in 1964; the second edition, first printing, was published by Sheriar Press (North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 1971), and in its second printing, by Sheriar Foundation (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 2010). eBooks at the Avatar Meher Baba Trust Web Site The Avatar Meher Baba Trust’s eBooks aspire to be textually exact though non-facsimile reproductions of published books, journals and articles. With the consent of the copyright holders, these online editions are being made available through the Avatar Meher Baba Trust’s web site, for the research needs of Meher Baba’s lovers and the general public around the world. Again, the eBooks reproduce the text, though not the exact visual likeness, of the original publications. They have been created through a process of scanning the original pages, running these scans through optical character recognition (OCR) software, reflowing the new text, and proofreading it. Except in rare cases where we specify otherwise, the texts that you will find here correspond, page for page, with those of the original publications: in other words, page citations reliably correspond to those of the source books. -
Charismatic Renewal in Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Part I)
Charismatic Renewal in Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Part I) Charismatic renewal and institutionalization in the history of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and the Gaudiya Math – Jagadananda Das – “History is the biographies of great men.” Thomas Carlyle. If traditional India could be said to subscribe to a theory of history, it would be the “great man theory,” which holds that history moves by the actions of great men upon it. Perhaps the best known of the Bhagavad-gita’s 700 verses is the one in which Krishna promises to appear in the world whenever there is irreligious practice or rampant injustice in human society (Gita 4.7). However different this belief may be from the Shi’a’s belief in the Mahdi or the Jew’s expectation of a Messiah, its influence has been equally pervasive in Hindu society. Not only has it led to messianic hopes for a savior, but also to the conviction that wherever or whenever greatness appears in human society, it is a manifestation of the divine (Gita 10.42). Though such a belief can naturally be exploited for political ends or to buttress the status quo, it has also played a role in the religious sphere as a means of legitimizing change. It thus seems that almost every prominent spiritual leader who makes a mark on Hindu society sooner or later claims to be an avatar, or becomes, as the Indian media disparagingly call them, “a God-man.” This belief is present in almost every branch of Hinduism, whether Vaishnava, Shakta or Shaiva, though its expression may take different forms.