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The common language of Hinduism must depart from the dominance of Shankaran Advaita Amidst the globalization of diverse philosophies, Hindus are trying to establish a unique place for themselves. This requires a unique terminology that explains Hinduism, not in a Western framework but on its own terms. Some of our leaders are attempting such a representation of Hinduism, but the ground beneath them is shaky. Their efforts invite ridicule, as they have chosen a terminology which discounts or entirely disregards major streams of Hindu thought. Thus, individual streams of Hinduism are ignoring or just talking at each other. For unity to succeed, leaders must use a terminology that is inclusive and respectful of the diverse branches that make up the tree of Hinduism. In curren t definitions of Hinduism, the dominant terminology is that of  Advaita , as defined by Shankara ’s Mayavada:  “brahma satyam, jagat mithya, jivo brahmaiva na parah”  (loosely translated as “G...

New Delhi :  Great personalities sacrifice everything for protection of Dharma. H. H. Santashri. Asaramji Bapu has also offered his family for protection of Dharma. Pujya Bapu is in jail even after 5 months. Where are those people now who ask for votes in the name of ‘Hindutva’ ? What efforts did BJP, RSS or VHP representing Hindus make for release of Pujya Bapu? Today, there is need to expose fake pro-Hindu leaders who only pose as ‘Hindutva-waadi’; therefore, if H. H. Asaramji Bapu is not released within 15 days, BJP, RSS and VHP will have to face serious consequences. The above warning was given by Swami Chakrapani Maharaj, the national President of ‘Sant Mahasabha’ during conference of Saints organized at Jantar Mantar. Other dignitaries sharing the dais with him were Swami Swatmabodhanandji Maharaj from Mumbai, Yoga-Scholar Harshanandji, Shri. Akhilesh Tiwari, who participates in discussion programs on TV news channels fighting the case for H. H. Bapu and Shri. Mukesh Khan...

The 11th Diwali celebration at the Ilford Exchange  (london)  passed uneventfully except for for the underhand insertion of a tribute to Jesus performed by the young BharatNatyam artiste . It was the penultimate item in a programme of South Indian classical dance. A discerning on looker  having come to participate in a celebration of the Hindu festival of Diwali, was at first puzzled , then confused, finally realising that the dance /music item struck a discordant note Such underhand manipulations are bad enough but what was even worse was the reaction of a Diwali Organizing Committee member who also holds a senior position at the local VHP temple. The confused onlooker contacted  the said committee member to express their concerns only to be airily dismissed by him and patronisingly admonished not to hold divisive and sectarian views. The original  communication of protest  was forwarded to the person responsible for ,among other things ,...

New Delhi Aug 19:  In a move which received huge resistance from Sanghparivar, Uttar Pradesh Government had banned the most expected Ayodhya Ram Mandir related ‘Parikrama Yatra’ of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Uttar Pradesh. The yatra was scheduled from August 25 to September 13 of 2013, aiming for the construction of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the birthplace f Lord Ram. VHP already took initiatives for the Yatra and the preparations were in the final stage. The decision of Yatra was taken in sevral discussions involving sevral Religious heads, Saints and socio-religious leaders at VHP’s national meet held at Prayag and Haridwar, earlier. Now the Ban on yatra has sparked utmost resistance from the Sanghparivar. Reacting strongly on Govt’s ban, VHP international President Dr Pravin Togadia said “UP Govt prohibiting Hindus from going on Ayodhya Parikrama violates fundamental religious rights. Our Saints to decide future course of action. UP Govt with Mulayamji CM had banned Hindu...