Alain Danielou, known as Shiv Sharan (October 4, 1907- January 27, 1994), was a son of French aristocracy, author of 30 books on philosophy, religion, history, and arts of India, including Virtue, Success, Pleasure, & Liberation: The Four Aims of Life in the Tradition of Ancient India. And Hindu Polytheism. He was perhaps the first European to boldly proclaim his Hinduness. He settled in India for fifteen years to study Sanskrit. In Benaras, Danielou came in close contact with Karpatriji Maharaj, who inducted him into the Shaivite school of Hinduism, and he was renamed Shiv Sharan.  After he completed Kama Sutra, at 85, he began translating Artha Shastra, which he would never be able to finish." After leaving Benaras, he also served as the director of Sanskrit manuscripts at the Adyar Library in Chennai for some time.  Greatly interested in the symbolism of Hindu architecture and sculpture, he made a thorough study of it and took long trips with Raymond Burnier to Khajuraho, Bhubaneswar, and Konarak, as well as to many lesser-known sites in Central India and Rajputana. In 1949, Sharan was appointed professor at the Hindu University of Benaras and director of the College of Indian Music. In 1954, he left Benaras to take up the post of director of the Adyar Library of Sanskrit manuscripts and editions at Madras.  Danielou said, "The Hindu lives in eternity. He is profoundly aware of the relativity of space and time and of the illusory nature of the apparent world."  Hinduism is a religion without dogmas. Since its origin, Hindu society has been built on rational bases by sages who sought to comprehend man's nature and role in creation as a whole. (source: Virtue, Success, Pleasure, & Liberation: The Four Aims of Life in the Tradition of Ancient India p. 9 and 154). Whatever value we attribute to more recent religions, we should not attempt to equate Hinduism with them. Hinduism cannot be opposed to any creed, to any prophet, to any incarnation, to any way of realization, since one of its fundamental principles is to acknowledge them all and many more to come. "Hinduism, especially in its oldest, Shivite form, never destroyed its past. It is the sum of human experience from the earliest times. Non-dogmatic, it allows everyone to find their own way."   In the recent supplement to his memoirs, he wrote, “The only value I never question is that of the teachings I received from Shaivite Hinduism, which rejects any kind of dogmatism, since I have found no other form of thought which goes so far, so clearly, which such depth and intelligence, in comprehending the divine and the world’s structures”. "I believe any sensible man is unknowingly a Hindu and that the only hope for man lies in the abolition of the erratic, dogmatic, unphilosophical creeds people today call religions." "He had adopted Indian thinking in a very deep way and without any reservations. He felt that its philosophy and religion had no rival anywhere in the world as to its profundity and logic. He regarded all other systems as completely wrong. Overwhelmingly convinced of the importance of culture and religion as presented by Hinduism, Alain Daniélou always considered himself a Hindu and, in his last interview, declared, "India is my true home".   Sharan could never cope with the Anglicized Indians who were ruling the country on Western concepts. He intensely disliked Gandhi and, to some extent, Tagore. "I soon discovered," he wrote, "that I had nothing to learn from English-speaking Indians--not even from such well-known philosophers as Vivekananda, Radhakrishnan, Aurobindo or Bhagwan Das." "Men like Nehru and Tagore knew nothing about Hindu culture except through British authors," he observed. "Tagore was very much opposed to the rigors of the traditional society." He would never speak about himself. He did say that just after his initiation, he felt things had changed, and he was now completely included in the Hindu world. He did puja nearly every day, but refused to allow anyone to watch.  Returned Europe But after India's independence, when the new government attacked orthodoxy, it was suggested that his role would be more useful in the West, where he could present the true face of Hinduism. On returning to Europe," Sharan went on with characteristic bluntness, "I was amazed at the childishness of theological concepts, and at the barrenness of what is called religion." I found a rudderless humanity, clutching the dying tree of Christianity, without even understanding why it was dying." Sharan, though he left India in the early sixties, never to return, remained a Hindu throughout his life. He wrote in The Way to the Labyrinth, "I have never gone back to India. I know that the world I lived in will always exist, but has simply retreated into its shell, waiting for the storms of the modern age to clear away. In order to find it again, I should have to go through the new Europeanized India that is so alien to me. It would take me a long while to readjust to its customs and rites, to that way of life, eating, and dressing, without which there is no possible access to the traditional world. There would be nothing new for me to find, nothing I did not already know in the former existence I was granted by the Gods in that kingdom beyond time and space--the wondrous and eternal land of India." He had kept his Indian habits, that is to say, ways of doing things, and especially a way of reflecting--the constant questioning of all established concepts. He had a sense of values of good and evil that made him different from anyone else around him. "A few years later, in the 1960s, he got in the habit of wearing a rudraksha mala, a very Saivite thing, and what surprised everyone most was a little golden Linga that he would wear in a very obvious way over his Scottish neckties. Testimonials In 1987, famed sitarist Ravi Shankar, whom Sharan introduced to Europe in 1958, wrote of him, "Having covered the entire length and breadth of our great heritage during his long span, so deep were his feelings for the Motherland that he embraced Hinduism and took the name of 'Shiv Sharan.' Thus began the incessant flow of his glorious writings on Indian culture, especially covering music, philosophy, and religion. To this day, his continuous contribution to promoting India's cultural heritage abroad through his works has no parallel in modern history. His unflinching devotion to our culture and, above all, love for Mother India, defy all expression." Famed violinist Yehudi Menuhin said in 1981, "It was Daniélou who, more than anyone else, thanks to his gifts of enthusiasm, ardor, and communication skills, has furnished many elements of mutual comprehension which brought us closer to one another. The fact that music is today recognized as an essential value of all cultures and a universal discipline is to a large degree thanks to Daniélou." Mrs. Gobeil, director of Arts and Cultural Life at UNESCO, observes, "Daniélou was conscious of the value of traditional cultures 50 years before we were."  

{The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is grateful for the interview conducted by Madan Gupta on various topics related to TTD, Hindu Temples, and the 16 activities we are conducting in 9 different States in Bharat to preserve and protect Sanatana Dharma. The Interview was watched by about 70,000 people in less than 3 days. The following are the comments from about 350 listeners.} The link for the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBJexeZulO4&t=4555s Heart-wrenching interview - At age 87, he is doing so much. We should all be ashamed of doing a fraction of it. At least support him. Share this video with all your friends, family, and extended family. We are happy to know that someone is standing for our rights as Hindus. We stand with you, sir. As a mother, I am telling my daughter how great our country and Hinduism are. We should give awards like the Padma Sri and Padma Bhushan… This is our karma. Thank you, Madan Garu, for bringing such a great personality to share great things and impart knowledge. Super, Sir, if we did not have people like you, what would our plight be?  God will make you born to prove that God does exist.  A hundred crores of salutes to Velagapudi Prakash Rao Garu. An infinite crore of salutes to the great Madan Gupta Garu, who brought you before us Salute to Velagapudi Prakash Rao Garu. Jaya Sri Rama. I can only like this video once. I can only give Hi Fi. I bow to him and wish him a long life The YSR family is just a religious conversion mafia; all our Reddy brothers think, please do not fall into the caste trap Salute to Velagapudi Prakash Rao Garu, who works for the protection of Hindu Dharma Thank you, dear Sir, for the great conversation. I am not Telugu, but I understand Telugu very well. Very proud of the work you have done. I live in the U.S. and never knew of your great work. Hats off from the bottom of my heart for keeping up our Sanathan Dharma. I literally had goose bumps, almost in tears. But we cannot unite Hindus until we destroy the caste mindset of people. Caste is the main problem we have. Here in the U.S., after many Telugu people moved here, they still form Kamma/Chowdary, Kapu, Reddy, and Raju groups. They hate one another based on caste. This is definitely not a healthy foundation for Hinduism. The groups help each other and have no unity with others or with people from other languages (they don't mingle). Even when men talk, they form only closed circle groups. Until we solve this caste problem, the differentiation mindset, you can NEVER help Hinduism. As long as you have this small mentality, you can never find UNITY. We hate each other. First, please bring Andhra and Telangana out of the caste mindset (This is a genuine problem). People even watch movies and admire actors based on the actor's caste. How low can one go? Hindus are the enemies of the Hindus, you correctly said. Sir, thank you so much, sir, for your kind support to Santana Dharma, really U are a great, "Don't sound Horon My Hindus are sleeping, they will sleep up to the end of this Kaliyuga." What you are saying is very good, sir. All children should watch this and learn from it. Thank you so much, sir. You are the best fact, sir, and a real man, a wonderful truth video, sir I am surprised. He is speaking beautiful Telugu after living most of his life in America. My prostrations at your feet. God will definitely support your efforts. Hello, Sir, this is Vishnu. I truly appreciated the Sunday School concept you explained. It inspired me to start the same in my locality. I would be grateful if you could share some guidance on how to get started. Hare Krishna Prakash Rao Garu and Madan Gupta Garu. Pls advertise the Bala Samskara schools and the temple renovation. If we need more teachers or volunteers, let the news spread to nearby areas so anyone interested can contact us. Because many PPL are unaware of these programs, activities, and services, they are unable to render their services. Fulfilling video, sir. Really enlightened by your journey. Thank you, sir. I saw you at the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple many times. You are right. When basic facilities were not available, people converted easily to water, education, medicine, equal opportunities, etc., when they were offered by other religions. Why do poor people get converted? It's because basic facilities weren't provided due to caste-based feelings! It's because our own Hindu people are showing caste feelings. Some minorities were not allowed to step inside temples. But you see, churches are allowing all castes to come inside; they say that all are equal. When you people live in America, which is a Christian country, you are given access to water, electricity, medicine, and all. But in India, it's different; you don't get access to basic facilities even though you are Hindu. It happens to all castes here. And most importantly, we don't have any tech or patented products to sell to the world, we can't export anything from India, why? We export our Hindu scientists to Christian countries, why? It's because of caste and religion. Our own Hindus don't follow dharma. That's why. Sir, I am learning so much from your spiritual speech. If Hindus respect all the other Hindus equally without caste, creed, and color discrimination, there won't be any kind of insecurity, no matter what religion comes into society Large-scale conversion is aggressively pushed into the backward communities or the castes for obvious reasons. Of all the obvious points to convert these communities, the conversion monsters also use a very simple reasoning technique that immediately convinces the backward castes. They push this thought “See the upper castes use their caste names as their last names and flaunt it with proud feeling that they are the supreme layer in the Hindu fold, but you guys(backward castes) cannot use it and make it more easy for them to identify and ignore from the social acceptance (schools, colleges, workplaces, jobs applications etc.). For this reason, my opinion is valid to some extent, which makes people less likely to think twice about changing religion. Sadly, they undergo the same experience even post conversion, but the bigger point here is how do we eradicate this last name caste identifier and create a homogeneous identifier, just a Hindu or Sanatani? Venkateswara.  Thousands of people like you should act like this, sir, for the sake of our culture. Please free Hindu temples from govt control, then we can save poor Hindus are conversions.  Loving all religions is hypocrisy. One says that Allah is the only God; you all must accept Him as God. If you don't accept Him, kill them, it is written in our book. Another says that there is nothing in this world; everything is in heaven. Our God Yahweh, His messenger told us that if you accept God, God's beloved son, no matter how many mistakes you make, you will reach heaven, you will have a rating in heaven, and according to that, you will have heavenly pleasures, he says that if you don't believe the stories we have told, you will have a roasting in heaven. We say that we are the soul, the Supreme Soul, and we believe that we will get the reward for the deeds we have done in this world here. Everything is in this world; there is no heaven, we say, we believe.  Hindu students do not receive religious education that teaches them about the larger religion, but Christians and Muslims do. Sir, I have a request. I am studying in the 6th-7th standard. At that time, they said about religious conversion that after you turn 17, you can convert to any religion, and that lesson was taught in a way that made you want to change your religion. Then, without knowing it, we thought, "Can we change when we are young?" Such songs should not be in the school where we are studying now. Let's fight to include our Sanatan Dharma in the textbooks. Whatever the seed is, the tree is the reality. Therefore, let's teach our Sanatan Dharma from childhood. Jai Shri Ram Om Namah Shivaya, the breath that is everywhere, the form, the soul, the universal power, is the only Vishal mind, the only Jagan's drama formula. Even after the death of Shri Krishna Chaitanya, he is still occupying the land of the three thorny branches and deceiving the innocent. Islam and Christianity are not two religions. They are deceiving the innocent for money. They make a living by deceiving the innocent, not only in India but throughout the universe. According to philosophy, it is only the mind that does the work of thought, speech, and action, not the body, not even the soul. What is taught and learns is only the mind. The vast mind is not the Muslim grandfather, the great-grandfather, nor the Christian grandfather. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.                 The link for the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBJexeZulO4&t=4555s   {{album_1540}}

It was summer vacation. At the homes of Kutil and Maya, there was no end to luxury. Their parents had accumulated wealth by deceiving others, and the children spent their time wearing expensive clothes and riding in luxury cars. However, the situation of Aryan and Pragna, who lived on the same street, was quite different. Aryan's father was a daily wage laborer, and his mother, despite being unwell, worked as a domestic helper in other people's homes. Aryan and Pragna also supported their parents while working hard at their studies. One day, Kutil arrived in his new car and mocked Aryan, saying, "Aryan! What is the use of these morals? We only have one life! After death, everything is void. So, why do I work hard to be good? Learn to live a comfortable and luxurious life like us, even if it means doing wrong things!" Maya joined in, speaking disparagingly about Pragna’s mother’s goodness and her illness. Hurt by these words, Aryan and Pragna began to doubt if there was any benefit to their goodness and went to meet their Guru (Teacher). The Guru took them to a garden. On one side was a jasmine vine, and on the other was a dirty drain. At that moment, a strong wind blew. The wind carried a sweet fragrance from the jasmine vine and a foul stench from the drain. Pointing to the wind, the Guru explained: "Children! Wind has no smell of its own; it carries the scent of whatever it passes through. Lord Sri Krishna said the same in the Bhagavad Gita:" Shloka:               Shariram yad-avapnoti yac-chapy-utkramatishvarah |               Grhitvaitani sanyati vayur-gandhanivashayat || Lord Krishna explained that when the soul leaves one body and enters another, it takes with it the mind and the senses (the impressions of our deeds), just as the wind carries fragrance from its source. To say 'there is only one life' as Kutil did is ignorance. The difference between the rich and the poor among children studying in the same school is evidence of rebirth. If Kutil is enjoying comforts today, it is the fragrance of the merit (Punya) he earned in his past life. But Aryan! Even in hardships, you are not abandoning Dharma (righteousness), which means you are adorning your soul with the sacred fragrance of jasmine. This will grant you a high and noble state in this life and in the next. Inspired by the Guru’s words, Aryan and Pragna resolved to stand by Dharma even in the face of adversity. Teacher Tasks Discussion After the Story: ●    Why is Kutil’s father living comfortably despite earning through deceit? (Discuss the concept of past merit/Punya). ●    Why should Aryan and Pragna choose the right path even when facing hardships? ●    If 'only one life' were true, think about why there is such a vast difference between children studying in the same school. Practical Task: This week, whenever you perform a small, good deed (like helping someone or telling the truth), remember that it is like adding a 'jasmine fragrance' to your soul. You decide what scents should remain in your soul. Character Analysis: ●    Aryan and Pragna: We can learn 'courage' from them. Despite mockery and poverty, they did not abandon their values. They showed true inner strength in the story. ●    Kutil and Maya: Their mistake was pride in their wealth. They failed to realize that comfort comes from past merit and that present sins create a foul stench for the next life. We should not learn 'arrogance or belittling others' from them. ●    The Guru: He is a great guide in this story. Using the wind-fragrance example, he explained the Law of Karma and the scientific nature of Hindu Dharma, instilling self-confidence in the children. Shloka Repetition: Have the children repeat the Bhagavad Gita shloka mentioned in the story? Ask the children to explain the meaning of the shloka in their own words. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1539}}

With a vision to anchor the younger generation in the timeless values of Sanatana Dharma, the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation (GHHF) has already established a footprint across several Indian states through hundreds of Bala Samskara Kendras. Today, we take a monumental step forward, bringing this light to Pentakota—a coastal settlement in the sacred land of Lord Jagannath, Odisha. Pentakota: A Battle Against Shadows In the quiet fishing villages of Pentakota, simplicity and poverty have unfortunately become targets. Exploitative forces have been operating like a silent undercurrent, attempting to uproot the locals from their ancestral faith through covert conversions. Recognizing this threat, the GHHF team has spent the last year meticulously strategizing a cultural resurgence. Commanding the Ground: GHHF in Action We believe in leadership that walks the talk. Our National General Secretary, Rajesh, has personally spearheaded several missions to Pentakota over the past year. * Hands-on Leadership: "In December, I stood among the people of Pentakota in a massive public gathering. We didn't just listen to their struggles; we ignited a spark of Dharmic pride and resistance against those who seek to divide us." * A Dedicated Force: We have now deployed a team of passionate, full-time activists in the region. They are the heartbeat of our movement, ensuring that service and spirituality reach every doorstep. The Bala Samskara Kendra: Seeds of a New Dawn Our centers are more than just schools; they are the frontline of defense for our culture. We are nurturing the children of the fishing community to become the guardians of Dharma: * Forging Character: Through the rhythm of Shlokas and the wisdom of ancient stories, we are building a foundation of unshakable discipline. * Cultural Resilience: By fostering deep-rooted pride in their heritage, we are making these children—and their families—impervious to the lures of conversion forces. * Legacy of Transformation: A transformed child is the bridge to a transformed family. Our Vow Our journey in Pentakota has just begun. With the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath and the unwavering strength of our donors, we are committed to turning Pentakota into a fortress of Sanatana Dharma—a model of spiritual and social awakening. – Prakasarao Velagapudi  Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1538}}

[GHHF] Madan Gupta talks to Prakasarao Velagapudi on TTD Controversies. Madan Gupta interviewed Prakasarao Velagapudi on many aspects of his life, the origin of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, 16 projects in nine States in Bharat, the desanctification of TTD, the need to declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Punya Kshetram, and many other topics.  https://youtu.be/YBJexeZulO4

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035 www.savetemples.org; email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com; Phone: +1 601-918-7111 February 3, 2026 Honorable Chandrababu Naidu Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh Velagapudi, Andhra Pradesh Dear Sri Chandrababu Naidu Garu Subject: TTD should follow Ayodhya Rama Temple to enforce a strict ban on the sale of Liquor, meat, and non-veg within 15 Kilometers of Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur, plus 12 temples mentioned in the Endowment Act 1987. On June 13, 2024, you visited Lord Venkateswara Temple and vowed to cleanse TTD and protect Hindu Dharma. You stated that “Cleansing in the state will start from Tirumala. In Tirumala, nothing but the chanting of Govinda’s name will be heard. It is not right to desecrate the sacred Tirumala. When you come to Tirumala, you get the feeling of Vaikuntha. There should be no other slogan on Tirumala except Om Namo Venkatesaya. Tirumala has changed for the worse in the last five years.” Ayodhya Ram Temple banning Liquor, meat, and non-veg. The administration of the Ayodhya Rama Temple decreed that the sale of alcohol, non-veg, meat, and the like will be completely banned within 15 Km of the Temple. By doing so, you will be fulfilling the commitment you made when you visited Lord Venkateswara Temple in June 2024. Assistant Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh stated that all hotels, homestays, and local vendors in the restricted zone have been clearly warned. Any violation, whether physical sale or doorstep delivery, will invite immediate legal action, including the cancellation of licenses. While non-veg food and alcohol were already restricted along key stretches such as the 14-km Ram Path, this new “digital boundary” ensures that online deliveries do not bypass the rules. It was a necessary action and must be strictly implemented. In a significant step to protect the religious sanctity of the holy city, the Ayodhya administration has enforced a strict ban on the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food and liquor within a 15-km radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The order, effective from January 9, 2026, also brings online food delivery platforms under its purview, following repeated complaints from locals and pilgrims about meat being transported along the sacred Panchkosi Parikrama route. As Ayodhya continues to grow into a major spiritual center in India, the move is seen as a concerted effort to preserve its sacred atmosphere. The decision has also sparked discussion nationwide, with many wondering whether other prominent pilgrimage towns may soon adopt a similar “pure zone” model. TTD and the Endowment Act should follow the Ayodhya Rama Temple The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has written several letters to your Office, the Deputy Chief Minister, and TTD requesting the ban on these items in and around Tirupati. Also written letters requesting you to declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Punya Kshetram, as envisioned by Sri N T Rama Rao, to preserve the sanctity of these three cities, like Mecca and Vatican. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is requesting that the Andhra Pradesh government pass a law to preserve the sanctity of TTD and other Temples in the state, including measures to prohibit the propagation of other religions. 1).Declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as Punyakshetra and pass a law like the Ayodhya Rama Temple protecting the sanctity of these three holy cities. This ban should cover all streets within a 15-kilometer radius. All the hotels, homestays, and local vendors in the restricted zone should be clearly warned. Any violation, whether physical sale or doorstep delivery, should invite immediate legal action, including the cancellation of licenses. As the most sacred place for all Hindus across the globe, please ensure that the three-city corridor is protected from violations and safeguarded in its sanctity. 2).Hindu Temples mentioned in G.O. 747 must be protected. The State government should issue a G.O. to protect the sanctity of the Hindu Temples listed under the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. It is important to safeguard these 12 Temples from actions that compromise their sanctity or restrict the practice of other religions, and to support this with stringent enforcement measures. The following are the names of Hindu Temples in Andhra Pradesh. · Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam · Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam · Sri Venkateswara Devasthanam, Dwaraka · Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam, Vijayawada · Sri Kalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanam, Sri Kalahasthi · Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Devasthanam, Sri Sailam · Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Devathanam, Kanipakam · Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Devasthanam, Manglagiri · Sri Koormaswamy Devasthanam, Srikoormam · Sri Suryanarayanaswamy Devasthanam, Arasavalli · Sri Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Ahobil Mutt · Sri Mahanandeeswaraswamy Devasthanam, Kuravi. Global Hindu Heritage Foundation requests the Andhra Pradesh government to adopt the model of the Ayodhya Rama Janmabhumi Temple and issue a G.O. banning Liquor, Meat, and non-veg, with strict enforcement laws, and prohibiting the propagation of other religions within 15 kilometers of these sacred places. Dhanyavad Prakasarao Velagapudi, PhD President, GHHF +1 601-918-7111      

A Dallas peace rally was organized on February 1st in front of Frisco City Hall to express our outrage at the Hindu genocide in Bangladesh. This is both an awareness gathering to raise awareness of targeted brutal treatment against Hindus and other minorities, and an appeal to the governments and the United Nations to take appropriate action to stop this cruelty against minorities. More than 15 people spoke at the event, including two Frisco City council members – Burt Thakur and Jared Elad – ISD school Board member Suresh Mandava, Sashi Kejriwal, Nirmala Reddy, Manish Kapoor, Konda Vaishnava Reddy, Muni Janagarajan, Pradip Saha, Mani Pandey, Prakasarao Velagapudi, and several others. More than 100 people attended the peaceful rally, braving the cold weather. Some of our Jewish friends spoke against the Hindu genocide in Bangladesh Nirmala Reddy read the names of the Hindus killed in Bangladesh, and one minute silence was observed in honor of their lives. These are the highlights of the speeches delivered in Frisco. •    We are gathered here to express our concern and outrage at what is happening in Bangladesh to Hindus and other minorities. It is not acceptable.  •    Decline of Hindus from about 30% to about 7%. What happened to these Hindus? How the Hindu population decreased. The brutality must be stopped.  •    Every human being has the right to live peacefully and contribute to the welfare of society. •    Nobody, based on religion, should be humiliated, attacked, or killed. •    Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists have the right to live peacefully. We request that the Bangladesh government take the necessary action to protect the lives of minorities. •    Also, the Indian government, the USA, and the United Nations should make every effort to reach out to the Bangladeshi government to take appropriate action to protect the minorities. •    Silence may even become a weapon to attack the minorities. Hindu indifference, passiveness, and lack of interest may encourage more hostile activities. •    GHHF has been active in helping Hindus for the last five years, organizing Bala Samskar Kendras, providing basic needs, helping to celebrate festivals, protecting Hindu Temples, and houses. •    Two of our Pracharaks were killed in the last three months.  The rally was strictly peaceful, lawful, and non-political, grounded in universal human rights and humanitarian values. {{album_1537}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundations is extremely happy to inform that we appointed two Pracharaks in Rajamahendravaram about six months ago. Sri R V. Raghava Rao and S. Rama Krishna have been going to villages to educate our Hindus about the richness of our culture and starting Bala Samskar Kendras. When they saw a flagpole in a village that needed cleaning and new paint, they spent two days working on it. Then, the Rathasampatami Puja is performed, and all the children in the village are invited to perform Surya Namaskaras.  On January 23, the flagpole opposite the Gangamma Thalli temple in Pidim Goyyi village was cleaned and painted white, so that Surya Namaskar could be performed on Rathasaptami next Sunday. We have already told you about the Surya Namaskar for the children of the Bala Samskara Kendra, organized by the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation and other children. Since the festival is on Sunday, all the villagers will be in the village. If such a new program is held here, the people of the village will gain renewed enthusiasm. It will also create awareness and admiration for the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation. While we were cleaning the flagpole, the locals learned about it and spoke encouragingly. They said that they would provide a tent or chairs as needed that day. We took four types of small paint cans. We plan to go and do painting work tomorrow. We had deep faith that the people here would have a good admiration for the GHHF organization and that it would also spread. On January 24, the painting work on the flagpole in Pidim Goyyi village was completed. The primary coat was laid yesterday. Tomorrow, on the occasion of the Rathasaptami festival, we have planned a program to perform Surya Namaskar for students attending tuition at the Bala Sanskara Kendra. Therefore, in the evening, basic Surya Namaskar training was given to the children at the Bala Sanskara Kendra. Seeing this program we were doing, some villagers became part of our work. Two families have decided to offer prasadam during Surya Namaskar tomorrow morning. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979  {{album_1536}}

In 2007, the government of Andhra Pradesh banned the propagation of other religions in the holy places of Hindus across the state. The authorities said the move is to ensure that Hindu sentiments in holy places are not offended. Chief Minister Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy told a news conference that his government issued an ordinance on June 2, 2007, in this regard, and the order comes into effect immediately. The ordinance also recognized the jurisdiction of Lord Venkateshwara, popularly known as "Lord of the Seven Hills," and declared the seven hills surrounding the temple a place of worship, thereby banning all political activities, including local body polls. The ordinance promulgated by the state Governor, Rameshwar Thakuar, came into effect immediately in Tirumala. ‘Vatican for Hindus’ Experts say the move is a major development which will be far-reaching. The ordinance also affects seven areas surrounding Tirumala, covering more than 10,000 acres and 20 Hindu religious places. It empowers the state government to prohibit the propagation of religion in places of worship or prayer other than the religion traditionally practiced at such places. In another equally significant move, the state government has accorded special status to the area around Tirumala as a place of religious importance. G. O 746 issued on June 2, 2007, says the Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided that “the sanctity of the Seven hills and the Temple of Lord Venkateswara need to be preserved as a unique religious area where the Hindu traditions shall be preserved and allowed to be nurtured as they have continuously been over the last two millennia. In order to achieve this objective, it has been felt appropriate to accord to all the Seven Hills and the Temple Town of Tirumala a special status as a place of religious importance by giving it a special dispensation and nomenclature," Reddy said. The area of the “Vatican for Hindus” includes all seven hills, “ including the foothills from Alipiri, and covering all the roads, footpaths leading to the temple of Lord Venkateswara, more specifically, the pathways leading to the Tirumala village from Chandragiri side beginning with the Devasthanam near Chandragiri mettu known as Srivari Mettu, from Balapalli beginning with Chittoor District border, the motorable road leading from Tirupati to Tirumala … and motorable road from Tirumala to Papavinasanam.” Let us look at what the Andhra Pradesh government has done over the last 20 years to undermine the sanctity of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. Right to Information Act does not apply to TTD, even though it is totally controlled by the government. Sri Vani Funds are unaccounted for since its introduction. Supposed to construct Hindu Temples in villages. Requests to obtain the list of Temples, either constructed or under construction, have not been answered for the last four years. Stopped the construction of Mumtaj Hotel at the footsteps of Seven Hills. How did the construction of Mumtaj Hotel preserve the sanctity of TTD? GHHF and other Hindu organizations fought vehemently until it was stopped. A strong position is taken to cancel the permission to build Lulu Mall in Tirupati. Written letters to the effect that the construction of Lulu Mall will result in the election of a Muslim Mayor. Stopped Tablighi Jamaat, where 10,000 Muslims were to hold meetings in Tirupati. GHHF and many other Hindu organizations joined hands to get it cancelled. Suggested ways to identify 4000 Crypto Christians working at TTD. However, TTD is failing to identify and remove those who may be working against Lord Venkateswara. So far, TTD has not come up with several non-Hindus working at TTD.  How many are working? Request to demolish illegal structures as per the Orders of TUDA has not been answered for more than three years. Parakamani Case, where one of the employees was caught stealing contributions made by devotees. Silk Shawls scandal – The vigilance department found out that large-scale irregularities in the procurement of Silk Dappatas over a ten-year period from 2015 to 2025. Advocated the closing of Wine and liquor shops in Tirupati as per G.O. 746. The Executive Officer is given authority to implement this G.O. Adulteration of precious Laddus with animal fat and other chemicals is being examined by TTD, and it is requested to take appropriate legal action against the culprits at the earliest. Funding of Educational Institutions to teach about the secularism curriculum was questioned, and it was suggested that TTD should require all the funded educational institutions to teach at least two courses on Hinduism.  Advocating the transfer of TTD lands to government lands  No action has been taken against individuals who refused to sign the Declaration, saying that they believe in Balaji.  Advocating for the identity of all the illegal structures across the State. The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation obtained a G.O. from TUDA in July 2022 to demolish Illegal structures.  No action has been taken so far. TTD funds should be used only for the pilgrims’ facilities, accommodation, and transportation. No TTD money should be used for public sanitation, public roads, public buildings, etc. No TTD money should be transferred to the government treasury. There are several such sacrilegious activities undertaken by successive Andhra Pradesh governments, ruining the sanctity of TTD to please the minorities, failing to identify non-Hindus working at Balaji Temple, undertaking projects contrary to the sanctity of TTD, and encouraging non-Hindu groups to engage in the commercialization of Tirupati What is the solution to make TTD a sacred place?               GHHF has taken a position to declare Tirumala, Tirupati, and Tiruchanur as a Divya/Punya Kshetra like Mecca for Muslims and the Vatican for Christians. All non-Hindu structures must be relocated beyond a 20-kilometer boundary. Fair market value will be given to all non-Hindu structures, houses, shops, etc., meat and liquor shops, etc.               TTD should honor the McKenzie report, published in 1801, which identified 250 square miles of the sacred land of TTD, rather than the about 25.7 square kilometers presently recognized.            Dear FRIENDS: Please visit our website to find even more information about passion and commitment to preserve the sanctity of TTD and other Temples.                           www.savetemples.org    

One day in the ashram, Kutil was making a fuss by pulling a small puppy by the tail. At that moment, a poor child was passing by, and he shouted, "Go away, don't touch us." Seeing that, Maya also defended Kutil and said, "Yes, we are great, all these people are less than us." Prajna, who was there, stopped them and said, "Wait, Kutil, Maya! Do you know how big a mistake you are making? That child and that puppy contain the same God within us." Kutil laughed and asked, "How is that possible, Prajna? I am rich, he is poor. I am a human; he is an animal. How can we all be equal?" Then Prajna pointed to the sky and said, "Kutil! Look at that sun. Does it shine equally on the palace and the hut of the poor? Does it shine equally on the fruit tree and the crazy plant? No, right! The sun is equal to everyone. Similarly, the God within us is also the same in everyone." Maya countered, "If everyone is the same, then are those who attacked the village and robbed it, and the bad people who trouble everyone, equal to us?" Then Aryan said, "The sun's rays shine equally on the holy Ganges and on the dirty canal. The sunlight is the same for everyone. But just because that light falls on a dirty canal, does that dirty canal not become the Ganges? We cannot drink from a dirty canal; we worship the Ganges. Similarly, although the soul in everyone is one, we should recognize whether they are good or bad based on their deeds (karmas)." Not only that, but he also said that one should not trouble others and living beings without reason. Hearing their words, the Guru came to them and said: "My dear sir! Aryan has explained very well. Lord Krishna has said this in the Bhagavad Gita:" Slokam: Yatha prakasayatyekah krtsnam lokamimam ravih . Kshetram kshetri tatha krtsnam prakasayati Bharata. "Children! Just as the one sun illuminates the entire world, the one soul (God) within us resides in all bodies and makes everyone conscious.  Everyone is equal in terms of soul. But when a person's actions are bad, we should keep them away. We should not justify those who do bad things by saying that there is only one soul. Even if the sun illuminates a dirty canal, we should not touch that dirt. We should treat bad people in the same way. We should respect good and oppose evil." Kutil and Maya realized their mistake and fed the puppy. They welcomed the poor child, but they also learned to be vigilant about those who do bad things. Teacher Tasks Post-story Discussion: ● Even though the sunlight falls equally on the Ganges and the dirty canal, why are they not the same? ● When everyone has the same soul, how can we distinguish between good and bad people? ● What should be our attitude towards those who do bad things? Practical Task: ● This week, I greet everyone with respect. But if any of your friends lie or bother others, tell them that it is wrong. ● Be kind to dumb creatures. Character Analysis: ● Aryan and Pragya: What can we learn from their characters? How did they explain the difference between good and bad with the example of sunlight and a dirty canal? ● Kutil and Maya: What is their doubt? Why did they have the question of whether even bad people should be seen as good? What did they learn from the teacher's teachings? ● Teacher: What is his role in the story? Why is his advice on how to behave according to the qualities of the soul, even though it is present in everyone, important? Verse repetition: Have they repeated the verses of the Bhagavad Gita mentioned in the story? Ask them to express the meaning of the verse in their own words Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1535}}