GHHF Ghar Waapasi in Vishakhapatnam Agency Area; 65 Families Welcomed back to Hinduism.
M. LOUIS JACOLLIOT, a French Barrister, Writer
“The Indo-Aryan civilization is an extraordinary pristine civilization which we Europeans have never yet surpassed. It is a civilization without a parallel that India has given to the world. O ! Ancient land of India, O ! Protector of mankind vow to thee. O! sacred land. Centuries of horrible atrocities have not been able to destroy you. Welcome to thee. Vow to thee, O ! Originator and mother of faith, love, art, and science.”
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has organized the Ghar Waapasi program in Vishakhapatnam are and talked to them about our efforts to welcome back to the Hindu field those who converted to Christianity. Sri Sai Datta Manasa Swamy and his associates met with villagers in the Agency area and talked about the Vedas and scientific nature as well as our rich cultural heritage, have been actively involved in visiting a number of villages in various villages. They distributed a 4-page document containing the rights of Hindus to encounter Christians and how to stop the construction of illegal churches.
In his lectures, Swamiji talked about the greatness of Rama Nama and asked all those who reconverted to Hinduism to chant so loudly that their voice should be heard in Ayodhya. He said he was happy to invite 95 families back to Hinduism. He asked all of them to participate in Puja. He mentioned conducting Sri Rama Navami every year for more than ten years and this year we will have more people attend the function.
What is PUJA?
As you can see in the pictures about 65 families participated and performed Puja to Lord Rama. Many of us are unaware of the meaning and significance of Puja. Pooja is defined as "honor, worship, reverence, veneration, homage to superiors or adoration of the gods."(Monier-Williams).
Pujas maybe performed for different purposes. First, an individual may pray his Ishtadevata (God of one’s liking) for some blessing such as the health of the family member, good education, suitable spouse or promotion. Second, an individual may perform puja for the fulfillment of a vow (for example, one may take a vow that he will do puja if he gets a job, better grade, or desired partner). Third, one may perform puja regularly to a deity with whom one has entered into a relationship. Fourth, one may perform puja as an act of devotion on certain occasions and at different life stages. Fifth, one is performed for Loka Kalyanam (for human welfare).
He explained that every religion has idols, and they remember them when they worship. We Hindus acknowledge the greatness of the images of all Gods, we remember their energy, power and how they served as our role models, and how they protected us from evil forces. No society will function without images, signs, and symbols. How can Christians worship without the image of Jesus on the Cross when they talk about him? If they do not believe in Idols and images, why do Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.
He addressed to hundreds of Hindus as well as Converted Christians. He mentioned that we should not be attracted to the false propaganda of Christians whose mission is to convert. If you refuse to convert, whatever they say about doing service to the community disappears. Their only motive is to convert. Their survival depends on the number of people they convert. Sri Swamiji is interested in doing two things. One is to make sure Hindus will not be trapped and the second is to welcome back those that left Hinduism.
Scholars and intellectuals understand the depth of Hindu dharma. Pastors and Christians in India are unintelligent and live in the dark side of Christianity. Christianity is a sick house and dungeon In fact, most of the churches are deceptive and cunning. They are based on no substance, no depth of knowledge, and no reasoning. The Pastors would not allow the members to even question or seek clarification because churches are built for doing business, not to impart the knowledge useful for worthy living. They create havoc in the community, sow seeds of disunity and division in the family and create enmity in the village. The Pastors keep pestering these Converts to donate 10% of their meager income and rob their income. Since Christian Pastors and Nuns target illiterate people, not only they do not know how to read but they have no idea about even examining what is written. It is filled with savagery, sin, sex, killing, creating division, and eternal burning in the fire.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We appreciate it if you can help in hiring more people who can go to these villages to do Ghar Waapasi. We have employed 8 people so far. More people we hire more villages can be covered to welcome them back and also create Chaitanya (Awareness) among the students and villagers.
1) Donate any amount to help the Dharma Pracharaks to work at the ground level.
2) Dollar a Day: On can select this option by pledging a dollar a day in support of Ghar Waapasi efforts
3) Sponsor one Pracharak: In order to expand our base and hire one Pracharak, which would cost approximately $3000.00 per year. We have five anonymous donors who sponsored Assistants.
DONATIONS
PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the Ghar Wapsi Donation category.
By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco TX 75035. It is tax-deductible.
RUPEES, If you would like to contribute in rupees, please either call or send an email. We will call you back to give you the required information
For more information, call Prakasarao Velagapudi at 601-918-7111; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com
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