[GHHF] Roundup of our Grassroot level Activities in Bharat, June - 21-30.
Velupillai, The Travancore State Manual, Vol. II, [1940], republished 1996, pp 174-75).
“The Catholic Church made Xavier a saint for his cruelty to Hindus in Kerala and Goa. His mass conversion program targeted the Dalits and fishermen. Because he solely cared about Indian Christianity’s numbers. He used persuasion, gifting, persecution (allurements), etc. to proselytize. Church-sponsored temple annihilations must be investigated to properly represent Christianity in India.’
1. International Yoga Day 2023 – Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbam (6/21)
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the UN General Assembly in September 2014, had asked world leaders to adopt an international Yoga Day, saying “Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world, and the nature.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-international-yoga-day-2023-yoga-for-vasudhaiva-kutumbam/1640
2. Sri Narendra Modi and Sri Yogi Adityanath are obstacles for Muslims to make India an Islamic Country. Hindus, Wakeup! (6/22)
Muslims in India have been consistently and constantly talking about wiping out Hinduism in India and establishing an Islamic Nation. Muslims realized that Modiji is silently working to ensure law and order and to adhere to the Constitution of India. Unable to find enough support and unable to convince the Indian about their agenda to overthrow the democratic government and replace with Islamic dictatorships, Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights, Peace Action and other organizations are organizing a protest against Modi’s visit to USA.
3. Bala Samskar Kendra Students practiced Yoga as a part pf celebration of the International Day of Yoga. (6/23)
World Health Organization has also urged its member countries to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. In fact, many Universities and Medical Hospitals have been conducting research and publishing voluminous amounts of research on the effects of the physical and mental well-being of the people. UNICEF recommends that kids can practice many yoga poses without any risk and get the same benefits that adults do. These benefits include increased flexibility and fitness, mindfulness, and relaxation.
4. Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about morals, ethics and good conduct as narrated in Sumati Satakam. (6/24)
Sumati Satakam book consists of 100 poems. There is a common refrain for all the poems. Sumati means benevolence or one with good intent. The poet Baddena is considered a keen observer if life in general and people in particular.
The main features of a Telugu Satakamu are: As the name indicates a Satakamu will have one hundred verses; A refrain of one word or one whole line for each verse throughout the sequence, 3) Use of the same meter for all the verses in each Satakamu, 4) Restriction of a Satakamu to a single emotion (godliness, pity, humor, eroticism, etc.).
5. Ghar Waapasi in Assam – 10 Christians returned to Hindu Dharma from Tinsukia. (6/25)
Ten Christians retuned to Hindu Dharma from a village Padupamta under Filbari Block in the District of Tinsukia. All pujas and rituals were performed as per their customs. They all went to a nearby river purified themselves by taking a dip in the river. Rudrabhishekam was done. Later all the new Hindus were given new clothes.
6. Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam – Students practiced yoga and Meditation in celebration of International Day of Yoga. (6/26)
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among American children. National Institutes of Health estimates “The percentage of children aged 4-17 years who used yoga in the past 12 months increased significantly from 3.1 percent in 2012 to 8.4 percent in 2017.) At present it is believed to be more than 10 %.
7. Bala Samskar Kendras in Telangana – Students learned chanting Shanti Mantras and their meaning. (6/27)
Shanti Mantras for Peace: The origin of this peace mantra is believed to be one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism – Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, though not in the present form. This mantra, like many of the other ancient Sanskrit mantras, sends healing vibrations to all who meet it. When these types of mantras are chanted, obstacles and hindrances are believed to be pacified.
8. Bala Samskar Kendras in Kurnool – Students are learning Lingashtakam, its importance and the benefits. (6/28)
All the students in most of the centers in Kurnool chanted Lingashtakam. Teachers require them to learn by heart to make sure that the children chant Lingashtakam without looking at the book. The Lingasthakam Stotram is a prayer formed of eight salutations or invocations offered to the Supreme Deity in his aspect as Linga. Linga is the universal symbol of creation and source of everything. This prayer glorifies the Shiva Linga and details its greatness. Each stanza lists the God’s glory and the benefits of worshipping the Shiva Linga. It states that the Linga is worshipped by Vishnu and Brahma as well. Always filled with peace, it destroys any suffering caused by the cycle of birth and rebirth.
9. Annadanam was provided to more than 400 people in Chittoor to celebrate the birthday of a young child who lives in Indiana. (6/29)
Our team in India headed by Sri Srinivas Pinnamaneni, Velu and Reddappa and other volunteers have taken the responsibility to distribute meals in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Our team performed Archana in Hanuman Temple and also in Rama Temple on the name of this young boy and all the family members with their gotra and nakshatras.
10. Welcoming Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji – June 29, 2023 (6/30)
Sri Swamiji is a Sadguru par excellence, beyond our comprehension, beyond our description and beyond our intellect. Whatever we wrote over the years, they only represent our outward description of Sri Swamiji based on our experiences. We cannot fathom the depth of an ocean, describe the luster of a sun, see the invisible treasure hidden in your own heart, and grasp the power and energy of Sri Swamiji. No matter how much we may write and how many miracles we may describe, they would not match the powers of Sri Swamiji.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/welcoming-sri-ganapathy-sachchidananda-swamiji-june-29-2023/1649
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