Daily Inspiration
Source As the bee takes the essence of a flower and flies away without destroying its beauty and perfume, so let the sage wander in this life.— Dhammapada 50
My Mother’s Celebration of Varalakshmi Nombu
Source INDIA, November 25, 2012 (indiatemple.blogspot.com): It was a silent evening at home while I watched my mother prepare for Varalakshmi Nombu (download a description of the festival, https://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wfchannel/index.php?wfc_cid=42). The prized wooden temple came out of its bag and I proceeded with the yearly ritual of assembling the parts together. My fascination for temples made me look at this small…
Rameshwaram Temple Elephant Dies Upon Arrival at “Rejuvenation Camp”
Source MEEUPPALAYAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, November 26, 2012 (The Hindu): The State-sponsored 48-day long rejuvenation camp for 32 temple and math elephants at the five acre land of the PWD alongside river Bhavani in Mettuppalayam at the foot hill of Nilgiris began on Monday. Hardly hours ahead of the commencement of the camp, more than 55-year old elephant Bhavani of…
Daily Inspiration
Source I know you are busy. At least, your mind has made you think so. Even so, can you not find some time to invite God, your Supreme Guest, to bless you–you and your life–with His all-illumining and all-fulfilling presence?— Sri Chinmoy, renowned spiritual leader, author, poet, artist, musician and athlete
Pilgrimage Row In Andhra Pradesh As Police Are Told Not To Wear Black Clothes Or Grow Their Hair in Preparation for Ayyappa Pilgrimage
www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2235480/Pilgrimage-row-Andhra-Pradesh-police-told-wear-black-clothes-grow-hair.html ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA, November 19, 2012 (Daily Mail): A circular issued by the Andhra Pradesh Police asking their personnel not to dress in black or grow their hair as part of the 40-day deeksha (preparation for a religious ceremony) before going for the Sabarimala pilgrimage has kicked up a row in the state. Some personnel have requested permission to…
Daily Inspiration
Source “To listen to some devout people, one would imagine God never laughs.”— Sri Aurobindo
Head of Ancient Saivite Mutt in Thiruvaduthurai Attains Mahasamadhi
Source NAGAPATTINAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, November 22, 2012 (ANI): The head of the ancient Saivite Mutt at Thiruvavaduthurai in Nagapattinam District, Sivaprakasa Desiga Paramacharya Swami, passed away on Thursday. Mutt sources said that Sivaprakasa Desiga Paramacharya Swami was the 23rd head, aadheenakartar, of the Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam and was 72 at the time of his death. They said that he had…
Meet The Entrepreneur Who Donated $20 Million To Shirdi
Source INDIA, November 15,2012 (rediff.com): K.V. Ramani is the co-founder of Nasscom, the organization that represents and sets the tone for public policy for the Indian software industry. A successful entrepreneur, Ramani founded Chennai-based Future Software and also co-founded Hughes Software in Delhi. But there’s another side to him; of a well-known philanthropist. Ramani, who has been donating 80 percent…
Trinidad Celebrates Divali With Splendor Immersed In Spirituality
Paras Ramoutar TRINIDAD, November, 2012, (by Paras Ramoutar): This oil-rich nation with 44% of its 1.3 million of East Indian stock celebrated its 167th Divali, a public holiday since 1966. Divali celebrations climaxed as more than 300,000 Hindus lit diyas, burst fire-crackers and recited special prayers and benediction to Mother Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Beauty. Prime Minister Kamla…
Daily Inspiration
Source The sun can give heat and light to the whole world, but he cannot do so when the clouds shut out his rays. When egotism veils the heart, God cannot shine upon you.— Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-1886), guru of Swami Vivekananda