Bharatha Gnana

Sri Lanka Orders 161 Foreign Islamic Clerics Out

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:38:17 PST

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has ordered a group of 161 foreign Islamic clerics to leave the country, for flouting visa regulations by preaching to pockets of Muslims around the country, an official said on Sunday. Controller of Immigration and Emigration Chulananda Perera said the clerics, who were mostly Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Maldivian and Arab, had travelled into the country on tourist

Church Calling Shots in Politics

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:32:25 PST

Hindus under siege and fate of the Republic: By Dr. Gautam SenMembers of downtrodden and defeated communities are condemned to end up fighting with each other while the victors are occupied deciding their fate. Vanquished communities are unable to take the initiative on their own behalf, which is the dismal fate of Hindus today. In fact their in-fighting highlights attempts by individuals within

Sri Ravi Shankar aks Maoists to Shun Violence

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:32:37 PST

Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) Art of Living founder and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sunday appealed to the Maoists to shun violence and join in the country's development.  "I appeal to the Maoists to say no to violence and join the

X-ray Of Rare Shiva Statue Surprises Amsterdam Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:32:51 PST

Nevada (US), Jan 9 (ANI): Prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam recently conducted an X-ray of its thousand-year-old monumental Shiva-Nataraja statue as a part of research and was surprised to know that it was cast in solid bronze. Hollow sculptures have reportedly been a common practice in Europe since the Greek Antiquity. The museum discovered that even the aureole and the demon under Shiva's

500,000 Youths Participated In Worldwide Bhagavad Gita Reading Program

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:33:01 PST

California, January 11: Around 500,000 youths participated in the Worldwide Bhagavad Gita Reading Program during the period of Gita Jayanti to the birth date of Swami Vevekananda (5 December to 12 January). This programme was conducted through social media network such as Facebook and Google Plus. The campaign started with an acknowledgement of world Guru— Swami Vivekananda, and Shri Guru Ji

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:33:19 PST

The Mahamrityunjay Mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva is a centuries old technique of connecting one to pure consciousness and bliss. Lord Shiva, the third member of the Hindu Trinity ( The Trinity comprises of Lord Brahma who is the creater, Lord MahaVishnu who is the preserver and Lord Shiva the destroyer), is said to be the Lord of great mercy and compassion. Lord Shiva's destruction is not

Why Julia Roberts Became a Hindu

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:33:38 PST

Academy Award winning Hollywood actor Julia Roberts, who recently converted to Hinduism, reconfirmed her faith in Hinduism while commenting that her "opting for Hinduism is not a religious gimmick". In an interview to The Hindu, "India's National Newspaper" dated November 13, 2010, Roberts said: "It is similar to Patsy of Razor's Edge by Somerset Maugham. We share a common aspect of finding peace

Death Warrant for Bharat

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:33:53 PST

By Dr Pravin Togadia: In 1947, Bharat became independent from the British but broken and looted. The same ordeal is hovering over Bharat now with Muslim Reservations. After 1947, 3 Crore Muslims stayed back in Bharat who rejecting family planning and common civil core increased their population to 15 crore now. Using population explosion, they created their own formidable vote bank making all

Significance of Tulasi

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:34:17 PST

The 'tulsi' plant or Indian basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition. The name 'tulsi' connotes "the incomparable one". Tulsi is a venerated plant and Hindus worship it in the morning and evening. Tulsi grows wild in the tropics and warm regions. Dark or Shyama tulsi and light or Rama tulsi are the two main varieties of basil, the former possessing greater medicinal value.

Lakhs Witness 'Celestial Light' on Sabarimala Horizon

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:34:29 PST

Sabarimala: A year after over 100 people died in a stampede after witnessing the 'celestial light' on Makar Sankranti day, the ritual of 'Makarajyothi' passed off peacefully at Kerala's Sabarimala temple this time, with pilgrims witnessing the light thrice on Sunday evening. Around 6.35 p.m., the first light lit up the temple premises and nearby hillocks, which were crowded with pilgrims, who

Sabarimala Kanni Ayyappans Arrived With Ghee Filled Coconuts

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:35:05 PST

The Kanni Ayyappans from Travancore has arrived with the ghee filled coconuts to Sabarimala as part of the ritual associated with Makaravilakku festival. They have come to Sabarimala after having the sticking the arrow ritual conducted at Saramkuthy on 12th morning at 5. Ramanthan, the representative of the Travancore Maharaja has accompanied the two Kanni Ayyappans to Sabarimala. This is the

Cow Slaughter To Carry 7-Year Jail Term in Madhya Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:35:16 PST

Killing a cow in Madhya Pradesh would now carry a seven year jail term. Besides, the onus would be squarely on an accused to prove that he did not do it. This comes into effect with the Madhya Pradesh Cow Slaughter Prohibition (Amendment) Act 2010 getting Presidential assent, after a wait of nearly two years. The order has since been published in the extraordinary gazette. Even transporting a cow

French Muslim Jailed for Punching Nurse

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:08:00 PST

French Muslim jailed for punching nurse who tried to remove wife's burqa during childbirth A Muslim man who punched a nurse for trying to remove his wife's burqa during childbirth has been jailed in France. Nassim Mimoune, 24, had already been expelled from the delivery room for branding the midwife a 'rapist' as she carried out an intimate examination of his wife. Then through a window he

LeT Training 21 Women To Hit India

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:30:17 PST

NEW DELHI: The Lashkar-e-Taiba is raising a group of 21 female terrorists at its training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for carrying out sabotage activities in India, Army sources said on Tuesday. "We have confirmed reports that LeT is imparting training to 21 selected female terrorists at its training facilities in Muzaffarabad in PoK for carrying out terrorist activities in India

New Year is Ugadi Not Jan 1st

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:14:05 PST

Shame to those who celebrated new year on Dec 31st... Celebrations on the eve of the Western New Year, that is 1st January, is accepted by Hindus as a day of celebration for them as well. They make big plans for this day, with regards to shopping, eating at a restaurant, taking a vacation, etc. And mind you this is not only in big cities, it is also happening in villages, which do not

Pakistan Flag Hoisted In Karnataka

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:58:26 PST

Tension prevailed in Sindagi town after some people hoisted the Pakistani flag on the tahsildar's office premises. The police had a tough time bringing the situation under control and had to resort to lathi-charge to disperse the irate mob.The incident came to light on Sunday morning when some local people noticed the Pakistani flag on the tahsildar's office premises. They informed the activists

Why Do Yoga ?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:32:58 PST

Yoga is one of the greatest contributions by the country “Bhartha”. Yoga is a very important practice which should be adopted by all the human beings. Yoga trains us to keep our body and mind in control. The main purpose (goal) of yoga is to live in the state of Samadhi (paramathma). Physical & mental healths, perfectness in work, physical fitness are also the results of yoga. But we have to

Easy way to understand ADVAITHA

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:21:22 PST

Adwaitha is one of the philosophies, which was in practice before shankara. But Adi shankaracharaya made that philosophy as available & understandable for common peoples. To get understand the Advaitha philosophy, first it is betters to understand these concepts:- Uniqueness of soul. Our soul is Brhaman. Maya. Uniqueness of soul (athman): The existing living-being is known as jeevathma & god

Karnataka Church Attacks: Government Gets Clean Chit

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:26:10 PST

Bangalore: Finally, some good news for the beleaguered BJP government in Karnataka. A commission set up to investigate a series of attacks on churches in 2008 has said neither the government nor the police can be faulted.The report submitted by the one-man commission states: "There is no basis to the apprehension of Christian petitioners that the politicians, BJP, mainstream Sangh Parivar and

'Hindu Terror': India The Sole Loser

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:27:07 PST

The desperation to equate Pakistan-sponsored terror with so-called 'Hindu Terror' or 'Saffron Terror' is largely motivated by selfish considerations of very few at the cost of the nation. There can be nothing more misleading than the oft-repeated refrain of some politicians, professional activists and some journalists that all kinds of terror are same. The truth is that the objective of each

60 Dalit Christians, Muslims convert to Hinduism

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:27:40 PST

TIRUNELVELI: Sixty people, mostly Dalit Christians and Muslims, including children, converted to Hinduism at a ceremony organised here on Sunday. The ceremony was conducted at a marriage hall at Tirunelveli Town on Sunday. It started with lighting of yagnam. The people, who converted to Hinduism were mostly from Palayamkottai, Kokkirakulam, Kurichi in Tirunelveli city and Sankarankoil area

VHP to launch Hindu Helpline

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:28:36 PST

A ‘Hindu Helpline’ offering assistance to Hindus in distress will be launched by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) from April 4, the first day of the Hindu calendar year. VHP general secretary Pravin Togadia made the announcement during a two-day all-India meet of the Bajrang Dal in Gwalior. The meeting, attended by more than 125 senior office-bearers of the VHP, ended on Sunday. Once a call is

Gulf-Based Hindu Builds Mosque in Kerala

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:30:43 PST

New Delhi: A Qatar-based Hindu businessman is constructing a mosque in Kerala with the aim of promoting communal harmony. He claims it will be the first mosque to be built in the state by a Hindu in over 1,200 years. 'Construction is going on. The mosque will be ready in two-three months. Over 400 people can offer prayers in that mosque at a time,' Cheril Krishna Menon, a prominent NRI

Types of Tulsi Plants

noreply@blogger.com (Srikanth) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:41:07 PST

Tulsi Plants are of five types which are Krishna Tulsi, Drudriha Tulsi ,Ram Tulsi , Babi Tulsi and Tukashmiya Tulsi. (1) Krishna Tulsi Plants: This variety is found in almost all regions of India. It is used to treat infection of the throat and the respiratory system, cough, enteric fever, nasal lesions, infected wounds, earache, urinary disorders, skin diseases, etc. <!--

Demolished Mosque Will Be Rebuilt: Delhi CM

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:32:31 PST

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit met Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday morning to defuse tension brewing over the demolition of a mosque in South Delhi. The chief minister had an hour-long conversation with the Imam where she assured that the mosque will be rebuilt in the same area. "She came here to convey the message of the Union Home Minister and the Urban Development