[GHHF] Round up of our activities October 14-21; Ex-Christians visited Lord Venkateshwara, stopped use of six Loud Speakers, Welcomed Christians back to Hinduism, etc.
“One ounce of action worth more than tons of discussion.”
Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1774)
" I am convinced that everything has come down to us from the banks of the Ganga (Ganges), - astronomy, astrology, metempsychosis, etc … It is very important to note that some 2,500 years ago at the least Pythagoras went from Samos to the Ganga (Ganges) to learn geometry...But he would certainly not have undertaken such a strange journey had the reputation of the Brahmins' science not been long established in Europe..."
1. Bala Samskar Kendras Discussed about Azad Hind and the Independence Movement and recited slokas about our Traditions (Oct 14)
Teaching about Azad Hindu Diwas
On 21 October 1943, Bose announced the formation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind (Free India), with himself as the Head of State, Prime Minister and Minister of War.
The Provisional Government not only enabled Bose to negotiate with the Japanese on an equal footing but also facilitated the mobilization of Indians in East Asia to join and support the INA. Soon after the announcement, the Provisional Government received recognition from various countries.
“Time has come for three million Indians living in East Asia to mobilize all their available resources including money and manpower. Half-hearted measures will not do. …Out of this total mobilization I expect at least three hundred thousand soldiers and three crores that is thirty million dollars.”
2. Ghar Waapasi in Konaseema District – Organized Mangala Gowri Vratham for more than 60 married women. (Oct 15)
What is Mangala Gowri Vratham?
Mangala Gowri Puja, or Shravana Mangala Gowri Puja, is an important Vrata observed by married women. It is performed for a happy married life and for the long life of the husband. It is observed on Mangala Vara / Tuesdays in the Shravan. Mangala Gowri pooja is done by newly married women for 5 years.
Who has to do ? -
Recently married ladies for the first five years after their marriage.
vivaahaat prathamam varShamaarabhya ApanchavarShakam |
shraavaNE maasi bhoumEShu chaturShu vratamaacharEt |
vrataraajanaamaasya mangaLaagourIvratam paapapraNaashanam|
3. Ghar Waapasi in Assam – 2 Christians and 2 Muslims Returned to Hindu Dharma; They signed an Affidavit on a Ten Rupee Promissory Note declaring their return with FREE WILL. (Oct 16)
GHHF Has appointed six Pracharaks who go to Christian as well as Muslim houses to talk about Hindu Dharma. Because of their efforts and Sri Samrat’s wide variety of activities, many villagers have been following all the activities being conducted over the last two months. 10 Christians from Hailakandi District returned to Hinduism. After that they embraced Hinduism. All of those who reconverted to Hinduism felicitated with dhoti, Saree, kumkum, Sindoor, Gangajal, and pictures of Gods and Goddesses.
Since these Christians came from different villages, the Ghar Waapasi Shuddhi program was conducted in association with ISKCON and HVP.
They Signed Affidavit of their Return to Hinduism
I have been influenced by Teaching, preaching and customs of Sanatana Hindu Dharma. I have been practicing Hindu way of life since two years and now I feel I should leave Islam and thus I adopted Hinduism. I shall be leading my life as Hindu person and I will be remained as Hindu having full faith in Hindu religion.
There is no force, fraud, undue influence or coercion for taking the above decision of reconversion.
I am now Hindu person and I have changed my name from Jamal uddin to Nayan Chasa and I will be known as Hindu person and Nayan chasa.
4. Ghar Waapasi in Telangana – 15 Christians returned to Hindutva from Kothapalli Mandalam in Narayanpeta District (oct 17)
Welcomed 15 Christians back to Hinduism
Lakshmi Nivas and his associates welcomed 1 Christians from Kothapalli Mandalam in Narayanapeta District back to Hindu Dharma. They used to go to BM Church. They talked about the tactics they used in converting people and how they induce people to convert to Christianity. Many converts expressed their own experience of being pressured into accepting Christianity and how it created fear in them. Jesus says one cannot love his parents more than Jesus. As you can see that Jesus came here with a sword only to create enemies, and hatred toward others. He says we have to leave our parents, not associate with our family members, and not even attend funerals. Even your father you cannot do last rights for your own father.
5. Dr. Medasani Mohan concluded five days of discourse on Mahabharata at Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Oct 12-15. (Oct 18)
Dr Mohan have a gripping, inspiring and informational discourse for five days for a pin drop silent audience. They were mesmerized with his Dharna, continuous flow of poems, and slokas from numerous scriptures.
His discourse centered around the following topics:
The origin of Mahabharata; Introduction of The Kauravas and Pandavas
The divine wedding of Draupadi with Pandavas; Establishment of Indraprastha; The saga of Rajasuya Yagna performed by Dharmaraja; The infamous gambling session spearheaded by Shakuni
The killing of Keechaka; The battle of Uttaragograhana between Arjuna and Kauravas. Sri Krishna as the peace mediator.
The epic battle of Kurukshetra and the aftermath; Crowning of Dharmaraja.
6. Stopped the Use of LOUD Speakers in all SIX Churches; Helped Villagers to submit the Petition; Pastors agreed in writing not to use Loud Speakers any more in Konaseema District AP (Oct 19)
In Karavaka Village in Kona Seema District, six churches on a regular basis creating a nuisance and loud noise by using high volume loudspeakers and disturbing the peace in the community. These Church pastors make it so loud people in the village complained several times. Many of them are not able to sleep as they keep the loudspeakers at a very high volume. They have been doing several times a day starting from 3:00am in the night. They are so reckless and bent on converting all the villagers they are not concerned about the elderly, children and even sick people.
Following are the Churches:
Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel
Jesus Christ Prardhan Mandiram
SDA Church
M B Church and others.
Our Associate went and talked to the Pastors of these Churches about the loud speakers and the Noise Pollution Act and the consequences of ignoring the law. They said that they are going to keep them going and he can do whatever he wants.
7. Ghar Waapasi in Tirupati; Arranged Special Darshan to Balaji for Ex-Christians; walking, singing and chanting Govinda Namas as they climb the steps to reach Tirumala. (Oct 20)
As we all know that our Pracharaks have worked diligently to welcome the Christians who were converted from Hinduism, back to Sanatana Dharma. Against all odds and pressure from Pastors, these ex-Christians braved to return to Hinduism. Many of them expressed their joy of returning as they were forced to embrace Christianity.
Our Pracharaks have been in touch with these Returnees to make sure that they are not exploited by the missionaries. Sri Reddappa and Sri Rosaiah have organized a pilgrimage to Tirumala to have darshan of Lord Venkateshwara to make them feel proud of their ancestral religion. To solidify their faith, Global Hindu Heritage Foundation decided to arrange this pilgrimage.
8. Bala Samskar Kendras – Discussed about Dr. Abdul Kalam with regard to his birth, life, career, Presidency, and inspiration from Pramukh Swami. (Oct 21)
Some of the Bala Samskar Kendras talked about Dr A P L Abdul Kalam who was born on October 15, 1931 in the pilgrim center of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. His father Jainulabdeen Marakayar was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque; his mother Ashiamma was a housewife. His father owned a ferry that took Hindu pilgrims back and forth between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi. As a young boy he sold newspapers in order to add to the family's meager income.
In his school years, Kalam had average grades but was described as a bright and hardworking student who had a strong desire to learn. He spent hours on his studies, especially mathematics. After completing his education at the Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram, Kalam went on to attend Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, from where he graduated in physics in 1954. He moved to Madras in 1955 to study aerospace engineering in Madras Institute of Technology.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We appreciate it if you can help in hiring more people who can go to these villages to do Ghar Waapasi. We have employed 26 people so far. More people we hire, more villages can be covered to welcome them back and also create Chaitanya (Awareness) among the students and villagers. Also, we are conducting 150 Bala Kendras in five States. Support one or more Kendras.
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