The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has written several letters to the TTD Board Chairman, TTD Executive Officers, Endowment Department Commissioners, the Minister for Endowments, Chief Ministers, and other officials over the past 18 years. We met in person with the then Chief Minister, Sri Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, in Chicago in 2007, with Sri Karunakar Reddy in 2007, and with Sri Chandrababu Naidu in 2008, accompanied by Dr. Subramanian Swamy. GHHF invited Sri C Ramachandraiah, the then Minister for Endowments to Dallas, Texas and had a marathon conference for six hours to discuss all about our concerns about TTD in 2012; met Sri Chadalavada Krishna Murthy, the Board Chairman in Fisco Texas in 2015; met Sri Manikyala Rao, the then Minister for Endowments in 2016 and 2017;  Sr S V Subba Reddy, TTD Board Chairman in Frisco Texas in 2019; Sri Anil Kumar Singhal on December 23 in 2019; Sri Velampalli Srinivas, the then Endowment Minister in 2020; and other Endowments officials to talk about several issues, particularly about the presence of Christians working at TTD. In fact, at the request of late Sri P V RK Prasad Garu, Prasad Yalamanchi and I attended Dharmika Sadas twice and submitted an article on Rampant Christian Conversions. In all our meetings with these officials and the several letters we have submitted to TTD officials, the theme of GHHF remains the same. Approximately 20 percent of Christians work at TTD. We requested each time that they identify Christians working at TTD and remove them. Not a single official we mentioned above ever disputed our claim that 20 percent of the employees of TTD are Christians, and they should identify and remove them. L. V. Subramanyam, the then Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, the present Chief Minister, Sri Chandrababu Naidu, TTD Board Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu, and Executive Officer Sri J. Shyamala Rao openly stated that only Hindus should work at TTD. They asked all non-Hindus to transfer to other departments on a voluntary basis. Nothing worked.  TTD has identified approximately 18, or possibly a few more, in the last three months and suspended them. That is not even one percent of the suspected Christians working at TTD. CONTROVERSY OVER THE NUMBER OF Non-Hindus WORKING AT TTD •         On July 10, Sri Bandi Sanja Kumar, Minister of State for Home Affairs, alleged that 1,000 non-Hindus are working at TTD without having faith in Lord Venkateswara or adhering to Sanatana Dharma. He called for an immediate probe to identify and remove non-Hindu employees from TTD. He further stated that his demand was not a request, but a firm stance. He requested Sri B R Naidu to ensure that only Hindus are employed. •         Sri Bhuma Reddy, ex-Chairman, strongly criticized Bandi Sanjay’s claim that TTD employed over 1,000 non-Hindus. But he never mentioned how many Christians are working at TTD. He was there for about two years, but he did not know how many Christians were working. •         Sri Bhanu Prakash Reddy, the present Member of TTD Board defending the Minister, went further, saying that the number of non-Hindus working at TTD might exceed 1,000.  He said, “While some staff may carry Hindu names, symbols of other faiths are visible in their homes, and called for a house-to-house verification survey. NO SERIOUS EFFORT WAS MADE BY TTD TO IDENTIFY CONCEALED CHRISTIANS. Every Chief Minister, TTD Board Chairman, and executive officer knows fully well that thousands of Christians work at TTD. It is not politically palatable for government officials to conduct a thorough investigation. For nearly 15 years Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is saying that as many as 20 percent of TTD employees are Christians hurting the sentiments of Hindus, vitiating the sanctity of Balaji Temple, demeaning our Gods, making fun of Hindus worshipping different Gods and so.  Nobody wants to bell the cat. Put it roughly, that nobody has the guts, commitment, will, determination, passion, and courage to investigate or take steps to identify non-Hindus. How Many Employees are working at TTD? TTD Board member Sri Bhanu Prakash Reddy said, “There are 22,000 employees, including contract, outsourced, and regular, many of whom are still practicing other religious faiths in their homes. I myself asked the management to take up a door-to-door survey to find out those TTD employees following other religion during TTD board meetings,” he said. GHHF Suspects 4,400 Christians working at TTD  GHHF has written several letters stating that approximately 20 percent of the employees at TTD are non-Hindus. Not a single official ever disputed our number over the last ten years.  That means 20 percent of 22,000 employees is 4,400. That is the number of people working at TTD.  These are the people who took an oath either in front of the Balaji Vigraha or held a picture of Lord Venkateswara, saying that they have faith in Balaji and adhere to the Sanatana Dharma. If the percentage we suggested was so wrong, do we all expect them to remain silent without contradicting our numbers? All these officials know that the 4,400 number was correct, but do not want to admit it. By keeping them in TTD without removing, we are rewarding the liars, cheaters, deceivers, and haters of Hinduism. TTD may know how to identify them, but no action has been taken for decades. How long do we ignore the issues and spoil the sacredness of the Balaji Temple? GHHF SUGGESTED THE STEPS TO IDENTIFY CONCEALED CHRISTIANS The following are the steps TTD should take to identify concealed Christians if they are serious. 1)      All the employees should start their jobs by assembling in a designated or specially constructed building about 15 minutes before they start working 2) Apply Vishnu Tilak to each employee as they enter the room to ensure they are practicing Hindus with abiding faith in Lord Venkateswara. It can be the Urdhva Pundra Tilak to identify the faith in the Vaishnava tradition. They should always keep the Tilak if they are on duty.  3)      A priest would do a short Puja to Lord Venkateswara and recite the Ashtottaranama of Lord Venkateswara, and all the employees also chant the Govinda Namalu. Every employee should be able to chant these Namas. 4)      Following the Puja, every employee should be given Teertham to consume on the spot in front of Lord Venkateswara. We should make sure they will drink Teertham and not drop it on the floor, like the earlier Christian Minister who pretended to be drinking but dropped it on the floor in Dallas when they came in 2019. 5)      Then give Prasadam where he can eat in front of Lord Venkateswara. 6)      Every employee should do Pradakshina to Lord Venkateswara, where the puja was performed. 7) Every Employee should wear a necklace with Lord Venkateswara's image/emblem, which should be visible to everyone. 8) They should have a name Tag with their names and Balaji’s image next to them. They should always keep it if they are on duty. 9) TTD should install CC cameras to ensure that all employees follow the guidelines and practices per the traditions. 10) Any violation by an employee should be investigated to determine why they did not follow the guidelines. 11)   TTD should conduct surprise visits to the houses or Churches of the suspected employees to ensure that they are practicing Hindus working at the most sacred place on earth for Hindus. 12) Devotees who identify concealed Christians with evidence should be rewarded with large sums of money. That would be enough incentive for Hindus to keep an eye on these concealed Christians. We request TTD officials to be serious and save TTS, save Sanatana Dharma, protect the sanctity of Tirumala, protect the sentiments of Hindus, stop appeasement, and restore the grandeur of Lord Venkateshwara Temple.  

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima Bala Samskar students of Assam touched the feet of their teachers at Bala Samskar Kendra and at their school to seek their blessings.  This month students are learning about the significance and history of Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima falls in the month of Ashadha on a very auspicious full moon day, this year on July 10, 2025.  It is considered sacred, spiritual, and holy because this day is celebrated as the birthday of the great sage Vyasa. In fact, it is also called Vyasa Purnima. Sage Vyasa is respected and revered as a Guru. His contribution to the Sanatana Dharma is monumental and immense. He classified the spiritual knowledge of the Vedas into four parts: Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda. He has written eighteen Puranas, describing in great detail the creation of the universe, the stories of countless saints (sages), the code of conduct, and eternal values for the benefit of humanity. He also wrote the Mahabharata, the largest epic book known to mankind, describing the stories of the Pandavas, the Kauravas, and Lord Krishna for the benefit of humanity. Guru Purnima is the day to remember the countless blessings our countless Gurus have showered on mankind. It is my privilege and honor to discuss the concept of the Guru, the importance of the Guru, Guru Purnima, and Paduka Puja. It is customary to perform Pada Puja to the Lotus Feet of a living Sadguru on Guru Purnima.  It is indeed a rare opportunity for a disciple to participate in such a Pada Puja.  Why is to so important to perform Pada Puja?  The Guru’s Feet are worshiped because all of the Guru’s Shakti dwells in the Feet.  The vibrations of the inner self constantly flow out through the Feet.  The nerves that originate from the Sahasrara extend down to the Feet. The Feet serve as the support for the whole body. This is the reason the Feet are given so much importance.  More shakti flows from the Feet than from any other part of the body. According to all the scriptures, the Foot of the Guru is no ordinary Foot.  Gurupaddangre paadodakam ganga. All holy waters, including Mother Ganga, live in the Guru’s Feet.    All holy waters, all Devatas, or angels, and all sacred hills abide in the Guru’s Feet. One should have firm faith to behold all gods in the Guru’s Feet. The Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva – live in Guru’s Feet.  So, after Guru Pada Puja, it is very important to surrender yourself to the Divine Trinity along with all the bad habits and selfish ego.  This is the significance of self-surrender to the Guru’s Feet.  Especially on Guru Purnima Day, Pada Puja assumes even greater importance, as it bestows numerous blessings, peace of mind, and mental satisfaction. In the words of the Maharashtrian poet-saint, Eknath. “By the dust of my Guru’s feet, all the work was accomplished. Eknath has emerged his mind in Shri Guru’s feet… By holding the feet of the Guru, all ignorance disappeared. I have not performed cruel austerities, offered sacrifices, or wandered to sacred places. The means of all means is the feet of the Sadguru.” Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1413}}

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr1sEg-UIZk On behalf of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, we are continuously striving for the propagation of Hindu Dharma and the development of temples. As part of this effort, we are providing free microphone sets to temples at the request of local communities. Recently, we provided a microphone set to the Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple in Madire village, Adoni Mandal, Kurnool District. Necessity and Benefits of Microphone Sets: Microphone sets for temples are not just objects; they are powerful tools for spiritual propagation. Spreading Devotion: Pujas, Harikathas, Bhajans, Pravachanams, and other spiritual programs held in temples can be heard clearly by more devotees through microphone sets. This enhances the devotional atmosphere. Supporting Discourses: Discourses and lectures given by scholars can easily reach even those far away, thereby improving the dissemination of knowledge. Cultural Heritage: Small temples in rural areas are the roots of our culture and traditions. Programs held in these temples, amplified by microphone sets, can reach more people, helping to preserve our Dharmic heritage. Social Unity: During festivals and special events, microphone sets help bring people together and foster community spirit. Your Help is Crucial! Currently, more than 20 small temples' organizers are requesting microphone sets from us. Your help is very much needed to fulfill these requests. If you come forward and donate a microphone set, it will be presented to that temple in your name. This is a great opportunity for you to participate in a divine cause and a way to honor your generosity. Our noble initiative moves forward only with your invaluable support. With the cooperation of donors, this microphone set distribution program can be extended to many more small temples in remote areas across India. Please seize this opportunity to participate in a divine cause. Even your small contribution can illuminate a temple and spread devotion to thousands of devotees. Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

Sri J. Shymala Rao,  Executive Officer, TTD Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Dear Sri Shyamala Rao Garu:     Subj: Resubmitting our Suggestions to identify concealed Christians. Failure to implement them is tantamount to your consent to Christianize TTD. It is shocking, surprising, and insulting to find out that one of the highest officers working at TTD is practicing Christianity under your nose. You took almost one year to find and suspend him.  On March 21, 2025, Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has written a letter to Sri B R Naidu with a copy to you, suggesting several steps TTD should take to identify concealed Christians.     Your office has neither responded nor took any steps to identify concealed Christians. It is mind boggling to realize your indifference toward this issue.  Assistant Executive Officer, A Rajasekhar Babu, is practicing Christianity for years and nobody wants to do any thins until now. Why it took more than EIGHT years to identify this concealed Christian. In his capacity, can we imagine how many people working in TTD could have been converted to Christianity. Why was he not terminated from his position and take punitive action against him for working as Hindu while practicing Christianity.  He is deliberately and openly going to Church knowing fully well that non-Hindus should not be working in Hindu Temples. L V Subramanyam Grau, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also mentioned along with others that only Hindu should work at TTD. and nobody noticed till now. Where is the Vigilance Office? What is it doing? He is taking salary from TTD treasury and stabbing the TTD and Balaji himself. With Balaji money he is working against Balaji and demeaning Balaji himself. He is doing deliberately challenging the Hindu community because Christianity teaches him to discreet and destroy Images of God and Hindus. If you do not take immediate steps to identify these Christians who may number 20 percent, you are promoting Christianity and working against Sanatana Dharma and TTD. Please appoint a Special Investigator to find out his background, frame charges, collect evidence, submit it to the culprit for his reaction and terminate him. Following are the steps GHHF suggested to identify concealed Christians working in TTD. 1)      All the employees should start their jobs by assembling in a designated or specially constructed building about 15 minutes before they start working 2)      Apply Vishnu Tilak as they enter the room to each employee to ensure they are practicing Hindus with abiding faith in Lord Venkateswara. It can be Urdhva Pundra Tilak to identify the faith in the Vaishnava tradition. They should always keep the Tilak if they are on duty.  3)      A priest would do a short Puja to Lord Venkateswara and recite Ashtottaranama of Lord Venkateswara, and all the employees also chant the Govinda Namalu. Every employee should be able to chant these Namas. 4)      Following the Puja, every employee should be given Teertham to consume on the spot in front of Lord Venkateswara. We should make sure they will drink Teertham and not drop it on the floor, like the earlier Christian Minister who pretended to be drinking but dropped it on the floor in Dallas when they came in 2019. 5)      Then give Prasadam where he can eat in front of Lord Venkateswara. 6)      Every employee should do Pradakshina to Lord Venkateswara, where the puja was performed. 7) Every Employee should wear a necklace with Lord Venkateswara's image/emblem, which should be visible to everyone. 8) They should have a name Tag with their names and Balaji’s image next to them. They should always keep it if they are on duty. 9) TTD should install CC cameras to ensure that all employees follow the guidelines and practices per the traditions. 10) Any violation by an employee should be investigated to determine why they did not follow the guidelines. 11)   TTD should conduct surprise visits to the houses or Churches of the suspected employees to ensure that they are practicing Hindus working at the most sacred place on the earth for Hindus. 12) Devotees who identify the concealed Christians with evidence should be REWARDED large sums of money. That would be enough incentive for Hindus to keep an eye on these concealed Christians. Devotees’ input about the suspected Christians should be investigated.             Encourage devotees to submit any information about suspected employees, investigate, and take appropriate punitive action against them. We would appreciate your sincere consideration to ensure that the concealed Christians are removed from the Sacred Lord Venkateswara Temple. Only committed and practicing Hindus should be employed at TTD and other Hindu Temples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9PGYsJbcM Approximately a year ago, Sri Manoj from Gorrekunta village near Warangal called us. Having seen the programs undertaken by our Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF), he requested us to visit the ancient Kakatiyan-era Shiva temple in their village. Responding to that invitation, our National General Secretary, Sri Rajesh, visited Gorrekunta village and had Darshan of the Lord Shiva. A key observation Sri Rajesh made during his first visit was that over *70% of the villagers had already converted their religion.* Even before his visit, the temple management and Manoj's family members had resolved to undertake temple repairs and had already begun the work. After speaking with them, we assured them that GHHF would also provide assistance. At that time, we first sent a microphone set to the temple. Recently, we received another call from Manoj. He informed us that the temple reconstruction was complete and invited Sri Rajesh to the Navagraha Pratistha (installation of the nine planets) and Dhwajasthambham (flagpole) installation ceremony. Our Rajesh, who attended the program, was astonished to see the temple! The temple had transformed wonderfully from its state during his first visit. Without disturbing the Moola Virat (main deity) and the Garbhagudi (sanctum sanctorum), the temple was painstakingly renovated with the cooperation of donors. The temple management and villagers welcomed him with great affection. *Sri Rajesh spoke with them about the necessity of temples and how they should be utilized in the present context.* It brought us immense joy when they shared that they undertook this construction, inspired by the words he spoke during his first visit. Furthermore, our happiness knew no bounds when they mentioned that the *Shiva Nama Smarana (chanting of Lord Shiva's name) began daily for the first time in the temple, all thanks to the microphone (Amplifier, 2- Horn, 2- Microphone) we sent.* We informed them that Global Hindu Heritage Foundation would organize more Dharmic programs there in the future. The revival of Gorrekunta Temple is an inspiration to us all!  Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, Texas, USA Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com; website: Savetemples.org; Phone: +1 601-918-7111                                                                                                                                                   July 7, 2025 Honorable Sri Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.   Dear Sri Chandrababu Naidu Garu: Subject: Second Request to cancel Lulu Mall permit in Tirupati, protect Tirumala sanctity, and protect the safety of Balaji devotees. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation sent a letter on April 20, 2025, request you to cancel the intended permission to build Lulu Mall in Tirupati. We have written the reasons for our request. Our intention is to make sure the sanctity of TTD, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. As we did not receive any reply to our request and also, we did not any news reports contrary to your earlier statement, we are requesting to reconsider your plans to give permission to Lulu Mall in Tirupati. On many occasions you mentioned that Balji saved your life, you also announced that you will protect the sanctity of TTD, also mentioned that that you will start cleaning the mess created by Jagan government in TTD. GHHF writes this second letter appealing to the State government to preserve the sanctity of Tirupati, where nearly one lakh Hindu pilgrims visit Tirupati before going up to Tirumala to have darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara, whom we call Kaliyuga Devudu. Before granting permission to Lula Mall to be built, we request that the government consider the following consequences to Tirupati Metropolitan city and Tirumala sanctity. Assuming that permission may be granted to build Lula Mall within a 15-mile radius of Tirupati city limits, the sacredness of Lord Venkateswara Temple, the sanctity of Tirumala, and the safety of Hindu pilgrims will be vitiated permanently. A similar situation will prevail at the Sri Padmavati Temple in Tiruchanur. We request the Chief Minister to consider the cancellation of Lulu Malls in all major Hindu Temples cities. Look at the scenario of the consequences of Lula Hypermarket in Tirupati: · Based on the experience of other Lulu Malls in India, the management will employ two-thirds Muslim boys and one-third Hindu girls. · Lula Mall will become a fertile ground for love Jihad, where vulnerable Hindu girls will be trapped and converted to Islam. · It will be a nightmare for Hindu girls who refuse the advances of Muslim boys. · Hindu families will become targets for forced conversions, DIVORCES, AND HAVOC TO THE CHILDREN · Imagine 10,000 families moving into Tirupati, changing the demography of the city. That means with an average of 5-7 family members, the size of the Muslim population will increase to about 75,000. · These recently moved Muslim populations will start their small businesses, employing even more people. · Food processing and Logistics centers will attract even more Muslim population to the sacred city. · Most of the restaurants started by Muslims will invariably serve beef and other meat products. · Over the next 5-7 years, the whole topography will change with nearly 25-30 percent Muslims. · New Mosques will be built wherever they want with no permission, as the government officials and politicians do not have the guts to follow the law. · The mosques will play Azaan, Islamic prayer, five times a day on the loudspeaker with high-pitched volume. · In Tirupati, Hindus will be hearing that “Allah is the greatest. I bear witness that there is no one worthy of worship but Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” · The Noise Pollution Act is not enforced in Andhra Pradesh. The loudspeakers wake up the children and senior citizens early at 4:36 am, disturbing their sleep and causing stress and frustration. The government is nowhere to enforce the required noise decibels. · Again, the prayer continues at 5:57 am, 12:22 pm, 3:54 pm, 6:47 pm, and 8:09 pm every day. · As per their custom, they will pray wherever they are at those timings – they will do so on the streets, blocking the streets, stopping the traffic, causing a traffic Jam. · They may demand that Hindu Temples stop doing pujas and stop ringing bells. They may ask all the Temples to close their doors while doing puja because it hurts their sentiments. · It is not far-fetched to realize that the roads leading to Tirumala may be blocked. · Incidents of terrorist attacks will increase, as we have seen in Rayachoti. They attacked Ayyappa devotees, and the devotees participated in the procession of Sri Veerbhadra Swami's chariot. · Innumerable incidents of attacks on Hindus, Hindu processions, Hindu shops, Hindu devotees, Hindu Temples, Hindu festivals, etc., are possible. · Police will not help Hindu victims, victims of Love Jihad, sufferers of property damage, etc. Politically, there will be a dramatic Shift in Tirupati. * Over 5-8 years, Tirupati would have a Muslim Mayor elected by unanimous Muslim votes and the selfish anti-Hindu political leaders’ support. Once elected, the Muslim Mayor will change the educational syllabus, requiring students to learn about Islam. This is what is happening in the major cities in the UK. The mayor may require all the students to wear a burqa to attend the schools. · Sharia Courts will start requiring everybody to follow Sharia Law. · The mayor can require stopping the Hindu Pujas as per the demands of the Muslim population. · Halal certification may be required for consumer goods, which may involve merchants of different religious backgrounds paying fees to obtain the certification. Look at the United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, more than ten cities have Muslim Mayors: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Blackburn, Sheffield, Oxford, Luton, Oldham, Rochdale, and others. Sharia Laws exist in the form of Sharia Councils in Muslim-majority counties. The immigration to the cities and higher-than-average birthrate will increase their population to dominate the country by 20250. SOLUTION We request the Honorable Chief Minister to cancel any permission granted to Lulu Mall to protect Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur. We request your consideration of the following options:   1) Declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Divya Kshetra like Vatican and Mecca. Sri N T Rama Rao suggested this idea in 1987. Conduct only activities consistent with the Sanatana Dharma principles, maintain the most sacredness of a religious place, and uphold the sanctity of Lord Venkateswara. 2) Divya Kshetra should include a 30-mile radius where non-Hindu activities will be excluded. 3) There will be challenges to implement the area, such as Divya Kshetra. Compensate all the lawfully conducted businesses and religious places located beyond the boundaries of Divya Kshetra. 4) Lula Mall may not be allowed within a 75-kilometer radius to maintain the sanctity of Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur. We request your government to cancel any plans you may have for Lulu Mall in Tirupati and save Balaji Temple from being shut down.   Dhanyavad, Prakasarao Velagapudi, PhD 601-918-7111                                                                                       To:   All Ministers                                                                                               Chairman, TTD Board                                                                                                EO, TTD                                             

Guru Purnima 2025 – Reflecting on Sadguru Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji by Prakasarao Velagapudi PhD President, Global Hindu Heritage Foundation Guru Purnima falls in the month of Ashadha on a very auspicious full moon day, this year on July 10, 2025. It is considered sacred, spiritual, and holy because this day is celebrated as the birthday of the great sage Vyasa. In fact, it is also called Vyasa Purnima. Sage Vyasa is respected and revered as a Guru. His contribution to the Sanatana Dharma is monumental and immense. He classified the spiritual knowledge of the Vedas into four parts: Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda. He has written eighteen Puranas, describing in great detail the creation of the universe, the stories of countless saints (sages), the code of conduct, and eternal values for the benefit of humanity. He also wrote the Mahabharata, the largest epic book known to mankind, describing the stories of the Pandavas, the Kauravas, and Lord Krishna for the benefit of humanity. Guru Purnima is the day to remember the countless blessings our countless Gurus have showered on mankind. It is my privilege and honor to discuss the concept of the Guru, the importance of the Guru, Guru Purnima, and Paduka Puja. On this day, let us remember Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, his divine personality, time-tested wisdom, boundless compassion, and his ever-watchful eye over his devotees. We are most fortunate to have Datta Prabhu as Sadguru, manifested in a physical form as Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara, so that we can either perform or witness Guru Pada Puja to His Divine Personality. It is indeed a rare occasion for thousands of devotees attending Guru Purnima at the Allen Center in the Dallas area. Sri Datta Prabhu, who is the Avatara of Lord Dattatreya himself, is present in our hearts to emulate, cherish, and learn the essence of the meaning of life. He is a Sadguru only to remove the darkness, light the wick of ignorance, guide us to the right path, impart the meaning of light, bring happiness to our lives, pour the amrita (ambrosia) into the hearts of all his disciples, kindle spirituality, impart knowledge to follow the path of self-knowledge, transform the troubled lives and create peaceful sanctuaries across the globe. Sri Datta Prabhu has been trekking the world for over six decades, bestowing his unconditional compassion, absolute grace, and unrestricted love across the globe. His commitment to spread the wisdom of Bhagavad Gita, emulating the children to learn Bhgavad Git for the last ten years, purify Panchabhutas with numerous Maha Yagnas, organizing meditation camps to benefit innumerable, countless devotees, maintaining one of a kind the bird sanctuary, managing the largest Bonsai Garden in Asia and transforming the countless people. He received 15 Guinness World Records to exemplify the diversity of His talents and conducted hundreds of Healing and Meditation concerts across the globe. As a Guru and Sadguru, he has been advising, prodding, guiding, counseling, chiding, and molding the personalities of his devotees. Whether in physical presence or in a subtle formlessness, he connects with his devotees to help them remove obstacles, and with infinite shakti, he assists many of his devotees. In many ways, he is a father figure, an ideal hero, a spiritual giant, a religious champion, an inspirational conqueror, and a personification of divinity.               As a precursor to 2025 Guru Purnima, Datta Prabhu was awarded another Guinness World Record for conducting the Largest Carnatic Band on July 9, 2025 at Allen Event Center around 9:00pm in Allen Texas. For times immemorial, the Guru has played a very significant role in the Hindu tradition. On Guru Purnima Day, we worship, adore, and revere our Guru. In fact, all of us have gathered here to express our gratitude to our beloved Datta Prabhu, revered as the embodiment of truth and wisdom. We want to express our appreciation to Datta Prabhu, who graciously agreed to bless all the USA devotees, particularly those in Dallas, by celebrating Guru Purnima. This is also the day for all the devotees to introspect on the spiritual progress they have made, remember their past experiences, resolve to follow Sri Datta Prabhu’s message of goodness and godliness, aspire to do more seva for his mission, and determine to follow the path of God realization and seek His countless blessings. Who is a Guru? Datta Prabhu is a Sadguru who not only removes the darkness of ignorance by imparting the eternal values of life to his devotees but also instills spiritual knowledge, provides guidance in the day-to-day mundane life, offers strength to face problems, and inspires us to traverse the path to God realization. Countless devotees of Sri Swamiji have experienced innumerable miracles in their lives. He is always with us and within us, touching our lives, directing our future, and providing indescribable happiness to His devotees. His presence is always felt. Listen to what Kabir has to say about Guru: It is the mercy of my true Guru that has made me know the unknown; I have learned from Him how to walk without feet, to see without eyes, to hear without ears, to drink without mouth, to fly without wings; I have brought my love and my meditation into the land where there is no sun and moon, nor day and night. Without eating, I have tasted the sweetness of nectar. and without water, I have quenched my thirst. “The Guru is great beyond words, and great is good fortune of the disciple.” Tukaram talks about the significance: Without the Sadguru, all talk of liberation is the whispering of ghosts. Vyas, other sages, and scriptures, too, sing the glory of the Master. Consider the one without a Guru as ever in mourning. Do not even glance at his face. No efforts will ever liberate him from birth and death. Know that his human life will go to waste. Holy books have stated thus, O Tuka, And thus, have declared all Saints in the past. How do you know that Datta Prabhu influenced you or touched you? Whether you are a first timer or a lifelong devotee, in his presence, you experience happiness, satisfaction, delightfulness, pleasure, bliss, joy, peace in your own mind because you are in the company of the holiest of holy saints. When you come to the source, you will undoubtedly experience joy and peace. Seeds of bhakti, love, righteousness, goodness, and godliness are sown in your mind. You will see tremendous change in yourself as these seeds are planted over the years in your life. You might ask, “How do I know that I am in the presence of a Sadguru?” In fact, the Upanishads list five signs of experiencing a Sadguru: knowledge flourishes (Gnana raksha); sorrow diminishes (Duhkha kshaya); joy wells up without any reason (Sukha aavirbhava); abundance dawns (Samriddhi); all talents manifest (Sarva samvardhan). DO WE NEED A GURU? All the Gods, sages, saints, prophets, incarnations, and great spiritual leaders had Gurus. Gurus taught them wisdom, protected them from impending danger, and guided them to pursue the proper path. Then the question is, “Do I need a Guru or a Sadguru?” There is no question about it. Svetaketu learned from Uddalaka; Maitreyi from Yagnavalkya; Bhrugu from Varuna; Narada from Sanatkumara; Nachiketu from Yama; Indra from Prajapati; Lord Rama from Vasishta; Arjuna from Lord Krishna, Lord Krishna from Sandeepani; all the Devas from Brihaspati; Sankaracharya from Govindapada; Vivekananda from Rama Krishana Parama Hamsa; and many Divine beings from Dakshina Murthy, the silent teacher. Lord Shiva Himself emphasizes the importance of and need for a Guru. Lord Shiva Himself reveals to Maheswari (Parvati) that without a Sadguru, there is no liberation. If you have any inclination for Moksha, there is no better time than now to accept Datta Prabhu as your Guru. Spiritual progress, happiness, bliss, and life satisfaction are achieved only through the grace of the Sadguru. Life is short. Life is confusing. It is beset with numerous problems. Problems can overwhelm you, confound you, confront you, and constrict you. Practice Dharma. Burn your karmas and achieve progress. Let Datta Swami’s Padukas be your saviors and help you realize your Real Self and achieve Moksha in this life. With the blessings of Datta Prabhu, is it possible to achieve your goal of self-realization in this life only? Take Him to your heart, imprint His image in your heart’s chamber, construct a Temple for His Holiness in your heart, and worship His image. Then, let Him guide you, mold you, protect you, and direct you to the desired goal of self-realization. One who is very much interested and serious about understanding spiritual life needs a guru. One who is longing to know the nature and purpose of life, who is interested in knowing God, who truly wants to understand the relationship between God and the Guru, and who is serious about spiritual growth, requires a guru. Don't approach a guru with a skeptical mind, and don’t go to a guru to test them. You will not learn. It is useless. Don’t go to a Guru because somebody else is going. Try to have as little knowledge as possible before meeting a Guru. Until you know the value of Gold, it means nothing. It is like any other piece of metal. Until you know the value of a Guru, you can’t appreciate him. That means we must go with a positive, curious, inquisitive, and surrendered mind. The Shastras state that we must go to the gurus and surrender to them. Without surrendering, you cannot learn anything. If you want to challenge a guru, it is not possible to learn. All the scriptures also say that if you surrender to a bona fide guru, you are, in effect, surrendering to God. Hence, a true guru is one whose mere presence brings about a deep transformation. Sri Swamiji is not a mere teacher; He is an awakener. His voice, more than words, serves as a vehicle to lasting inner bliss, and His presence instills a state of calmness. Sri Swamiji, being a Supreme Personality and firmly grounded in the Datta lineage, enables us to trace our roots and helps us to retrieve and reestablish our identification with Divinity. Without Sadguru, there is no spiritual progress; there is no release from cycles of death and rebirth, and no freedom from the bondage to the world of karma and suffering. In the Guru Gita, Shiva says to Parvati that: There is nothing greater than the guru; there is nothing greater than the guru; there is nothing greater than the guru; there is nothing greater than the guru! This is ordained by Shiva; this is ordained by Shiva; this is ordained by Shiva; this is ordained by Shiva! If Shiva is offended, the guru will grant redemption; If the guru is offended, who can grant redemption? Guru Pada Puja on Guru Purnima Day In fact, we all know that Bharata ruled Ayodhya by worshipping and seeking guidance from the Sandals blessed by Lord Rama. These Padukas ruled the kingdom. Many saints have discussed the virtues of Paduka Puja and even built Temples. Sri Narasimha Saraswathi, the second Avatara of Lord Dattatreya, lived his last 12 years in Ganakapur under an Audumbara tree. When he decided to leave his body, he promised the villagers that he would leave his Padukas there, and he would be ever present, and their wishes would be granted if his Padukas were worshipped. Similarly, the Padukas of Sri Pada Vallabha, the first incarnation of Lord Dattatreya, are worshipped in Pittapuram. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji built Paduka Kshetram in Gudivada. It is customary to perform Pada Puja to the Lotus Feet of a living Sadguru on Guru Purnima. It is indeed a rare opportunity for a disciple to participate in such a Pada Puja. Why is to so important to perform Pada Puja? The Guru’s Feet are worshiped because all of the Guru’s Shakti dwells in the Feet. The vibrations of the inner self constantly flow out through the Feet. The nerves that originate from the Sahasrara extend down to the Feet. The Feet serve as the support for the whole body. This is the reason the Feet are given so much importance. More shakti flows from the Feet than from any other part of the body. Samartha Ramadas highlights the importance of the guru, stating that “without the grace of the Guru, one cannot realize the Self; contemplation and concentration, devotion and worship, would be all useless without the grace of the Guru.” The Guru uplifts the world’s knowledge and virtues, becoming an exemplary force for life, devotion, and understanding. Ramadasa clarifies that such lived examples of a guru’s existence should be reflective as wisdom, dispassionateness, devotion, sadhana, rightful conduct, spiritual awareness, mindfulness, morality, and justice, and the observation of the meaning constitutes the characteristic foundation of a guru. Kularnava Tantra says: “The Guru’s feet are worshipped or revered because all the Guru’s shakti dwells in the feet. If you did research into this, you would find that the vibrations of the inner self constantly flow out through the feet. The nerves that come from the Sahasrara reach right down to the feet. The feet serve as support for the whole body. This is the reason the feet are given so much importance. More shakti flows from the feet than any other part of the body; the glory of the Guru’s feet for the Guru’s sandals is great.” “Remember the Guru’s Sandals …They provide protection against great diseases, great disturbances, great evils, great fears, great calamities, and great sins.” to all the scriptures, the Foot of the Guru is no ordinary Foot. Gurupaddangre paadodakam ganga. All holy waters, including Mother Ganga, live in the Guru’s Feet. All holy waters, all Devatas, or angels, and all sacred hills abide in the Guru’s Feet. One should have firm faith to behold all gods in the Guru’s Feet. The Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva – live in Guru’s Feet. So, after Guru Pada Puja, it is very important to surrender yourself to the Divine Trinity along with all the bad habits and selfish ego. This is the significance of self-surrender to the Guru’s Feet. Especially on Guru Purnima Day, Pada Puja assumes even greater importance, as it bestows numerous blessings, peace of mind, and mental satisfaction. The Paduka Panchaka also mentions that the Guru’s feet are cool like the nectar of the moon. In other words, just as the moonbeams cool us off after the heat of the day, in the same way, devotion to the feet of the Guru extinguishes the fire of sorrow and suffering and gives us peace. “To obtain knowledge and detachment, sip the water of Guru’s feet, which destroys ignorance and ends karmas, the cause of rebirth. Muktananda says it is not the water of the Guru’s physical feet that will make you immortal; it is only the nectar flowing in the Guru’s abode situated in the Sahasrara that will make you immortal, and that nectar can be received by the grace of the Guru.” (Verse 14). In the words of the Maharashtrian poet-saint, Eknath. “By the dust of my Guru’s feet, all the work was accomplished. Eknath has emerged his mind in Shri Guru’s feet… By holding the feet of the Guru, all ignorance disappeared. I have not performed cruel austerities, offered sacrifices, or wandered to sacred places. The means of all means is the feet of the Sadguru.” All divinities, all sacred knowledge, everything of worth in the entire universe, are known to reside in the feet of a Guru. ‘Great is this lore of the Sadguru’s feet, because those who embrace them with full devotion are freed from all sins, their accumulated past life karmas are burnt away, so that they are able to realize worldly desires and can even attain spiritual liberation.’ Sant Kabir says, “Those who become entranced by a single crescent of the Guru’s toenail Are blessed to effortlessly attain full knowledge of the Vedas The saint poet Meera, devotee of Shri Krishna sings, I am obsessed by the vision of the guru’s feet. Nothing but the guru’s feet satisfies any longer; the world is only a dream illusion. How would a devotee celebrate Guru Purnima? A devotee should have firm, steadfast, and unwavering faith in Datta Prabhu. He knows his devotees through and through, the past, present, and future. He knows what is best for His devotees. Therefore on the day of Guru Purnima, we all need to remember the greatness of Datta Prabhu, his silent teachings, his profound speeches, and his subtle insightful message; we should look back and see how he touched our lives, we should introspect and see what kind of changes he brought in us to grow spiritually, and resolve ourselves to offer our prayers in recognition of his everlasting imprints on our personality and show our reverence to our Sadguru in mind, action, and speech. Let us be grateful for his constant vigil and continuous protection. It is time for us to acknowledge his redemptive attributes and praise his glory. It is difficult for us as devotees to pay the debt to our Sadguru Sri Swamiji for all the blessings he showered, the grace he pours, the guidance he provides, the peace of mind he delivers, and the shelter he hovers for all of us. As we celebrate the Guru Purnima on this day, let us remember the eternal message of expressing our gratitude as stated by Sant Jnaneswar: [The devotee] regards the Guru as a holy place, his deity, mother, and father, and knows no other path than service to him. It is the joy of his life to live in his Guru’s house, and he loves others who serve the Guru as his own brothers. The repetition of the Guru’s name is his only prayer, and his only scripture is his Guru’s words. For him, the water that touches his Guru’s feet embraces all the holy places in the three worlds. O Arjuna, he would take a speck of the dust raised by his Guru’s feet as the price with which to obtain eternal joy. What more can I say? His devotion is boundless. Out of overpowering inspiration, I have described it in this way. Jnanadev says, my soul takes delight in serving my Guru. This is why I have explained it in such detail. Otherwise, if I am not occupied in serving him, I am helpless even though I have hands, I am blind to worship even though I have eyes, and I am less able than a lame man to walk around the temple. I am mute in praising his glory even though I have a voice, … Yet in my heart, I have the sincere desire to serve him. LET US ALL HAVE A SINCERE DESIRE TO SERVE OUR SADGURU SRI SWAMIJI. Let us express our gratitude to our Datta Prabhu for his compassion, caring guidance, and loving support, which have provided us with the strength to face the troubles and tribulations of these times. He has also maintained a constant vigil to protect his devotees – that is, all of us.  

In a village, there was a smart boy named Abhi. Abhi loved sports along with his studies. He always dreamed of winning the first prize in the school race. This year too, the school anniversary race was held. "This time I must win!" Abhi was very determined. He woke up early every morning and practiced hard for hours in the school grounds. He learned very carefully how to run, when to run fast, and how to control his breathing. While he was practicing, many children were playing, but Abhi did not join them and focused on his practice. His only goal was to win the first prize. The day of the competition came. Abhi was very excited and a little tense. The final race began. Abhi ran very fast. He was ahead of everyone! Everyone applauded Abhi. But, at the last stage, Abhi unexpectedly sprained his leg! He fell down. Another boy behind him won and received the first prize. Abhi felt very sad. "Oh! I practiced so hard, didn't I? But I couldn't win!" He came home crying. His whole mind was filled with despair. "I will never participate in any competition again!" he thought. Dad looked at Abhi and asked, "What happened, Dad? Why are you so sad?". Abhi cried and told him everything that had happened. "No matter how hard I tried, Dad, I didn't get any results! I will never practice again!" he said. Then my father took Abhi and said, "My dear Abhi! In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna said a great thing. “You have the right to perform your karma (prescribed duties), but you are not entitled to the fruits of your karma (actions). Never consider yourself the cause of the fruits of your actions, nor be attached to akarma (not doing your duty).”(2:47) Dad said that you worked hard. Your leg sprained, that is not under your control, right? Sometimes, no matter how well we work, unexpected things can happen. Because of that, the result of our work may not be as we expected." "It is natural to feel sad that you did not win. But you practiced so hard, didn't you? That's a great thing. Your body has become strong; you have learned many things about running. If you stop trying, that knowledge and strength will be wasted. Your leg may have sprained because you didn't win, but your effort is not wrong. So, don't be too eager about the result, but don't give up on the work and do it diligently. If you don't get the desired result, don't worry about it and stop working." "You have learned many things from the work you did today. Next time, you can practice even better and be careful not to sprain your leg. Remember, if you stop because you don't get one victory, you will never get another victory. You have to keep trying." Dad’s words went straight to his mind. He understood his mistake. "Yes, Dad! I will practice again. "I will do my best without thinking about whether I will win this time or not!" said Abhi. From that day on, Abhi started practicing not just for the sake of winning but also to do his work diligently. He became very mentally strong. Key message: Children, when we do something, we should not be too optimistic about its results. We only have the right to work. If you do not get the desired results, do not get upset and stop working. Do not get discouraged when you get negative results and try again. This will make you very strong. Never give up your efforts and your dedication. Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1412}}

Dr. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee was born in 1901 in Calcutta. He was very intelligent and well-educated. At the age of just 33, he became the Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University. What a great thing! That shows how intelligent and a leader he became at such a young age. •    He served as a minister under the leadership of Pandit Nehru. He had a problem with Kashmir having a separate constitution and a flag, even though it was a part of India. •    Shyam Prasad Mukherjee did not like this at all. He thought: "What? Isn't it one India? Why two constitutions in our country? Why two flags? Why two prime ministers (like one prime minister for Kashmir)? One country means we are all one. We should all have one constitution and one flag." He strongly believed in this ideology. •    He gave this ideology the slogan "Ek Desh, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan" (One country, one constitution, one flag).  •    For him, the country is important! Religion is important! He never divided people based on caste, religion or region. He believed that the country was one family and everyone should be together. •    He did not like giving special status to Kashmir at all. He strongly believed that this decision taken by Pandit Nehru was not good for the integrity of India. "Whoever divides our country in the name of regions or religions, it is like betraying the country. We are Indians, this is our mother, India!" He said firmly. •    Shyam Prasad Mukherjee resigned from the post of minister.  He gave many speeches against this special status and sensitized the people.  •    In 1951, he started Bharatiya Jana Sangh party that aimed to promoter nationalism, cultural integration and united India. Then it became present day Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) •    Finally, he decided to enter Kashmir, because at that time a special permit was required to go there. But he did not take that permit and left in the spirit of nationalism. "I don't need a permit. I am an Indian, I have the right to go anywhere in my country," he said, and moved forward bravely. •    He was arrested on the Kashmir border as he was planning to enter Kashmir. In 1953, he was put in jail. He remained in jail for a few days. On June 23, 1953, he died in that jail.  •    There are many doubts about his death even today. His death has hurt many people. He fought for his country and the ideology he believed in until his last breath. Without thinking about his political future or votes, he risked his life for the country and for religion. What should we learn from this story? We should always respect our country and our religion. We should stand for the country and religion without succumbing to any temptation under any circumstances. We should not do anything that will damage the unity and integrity of the country, whether for votes or for personal gains. Especially, all Hindus should put aside caste and regional differences and stand on one palm. Only then can we become politically strong and protect our rights. Only if we are united will our country be strong. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee's sacrifice for the country is a guide for all of us! Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1411}}

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ8W63p_iE8 Guntur, Andhra Pradesh: The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) is relentlessly working towards community service and the protection of Hindu Dharma. As part of these efforts, GHHF donated a sound system (mic set) and provided financial assistance of ₹10,000/- to the Sri Maha Lakshamma Temple in Anand Pet Relli Colony, Guntur town. This initiative is not merely a physical aid but also a testament to the social and spiritual awakening in the area.   The Relli community in Anand Pet Relli Colony belongs to the Scheduled Castes (SC) social group. They are hardworking people, largely from economically backward families. Exploiting these vulnerabilities, some Christian pastors intensely tried to convert them, even establishing churches in the area. Moreover, due to the high Muslim population in Anand Pet, the Relli community also faced severe discrimination and attacks from the Muslim community.   In these challenging circumstances, under the guidance of GHHF National General Secretary Rajesh, and with the cooperation of Sri Eshwar Garu, numerous service programs were undertaken. These include establishing Bala Samskar Kendras , providing pushcarts to economically backward families to improve their livelihoods, and organizing various cultural programs centered around the temple. As a result of these efforts, some individuals who had converted to other faiths have returned to Hindu Dharma. Thus, the area has transformed into a strong Hindu power center.   During the donation of the sound system and financial aid to the Sri Maha Lakshamma Temple, the local families approached GHHF with another request. Some youths from Relli Colony perform traditional drum (Teenmar) music. They requested support to provide them with musical instruments, which would enable them to form a group and improve their livelihoods. They stated that this would provide a livelihood for 5 to 7 families. The estimated cost for these instruments is approximately ₹30,000/-. GHHF believes that if donors come forward, this can provide a better livelihood for these poor SC Hindu families.   Similarly, many small temples are also requesting sound systems. GHHF states that if donors come forward for this noble cause, sound systems can be provided to those temples in their name. Your generous support will contribute to more successes in this Yagna of Dharma protection.   Your donations are appreciated: By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979