[GHHF] Update on our Activities at the Ground Level in India: April 10-20

25 Apr 2023 1075 Views

Rupert Sheldrake:
“I was impressed by the way that Hindus relate to the land of India and the holy places, and was moved by the great variety of pilgrimages and holy animals and plants and festivals. There are so many aspects of Hinduism that link it to the land and to the natural world in India. It is also closely linked to the culture and languages of India. I realized that as an English person I could never fully enter into those aspects of Hinduism."

1)   Ghar Waapasi in Assam –  12 Christians returned to Hindu Dharma (4/10)
Twelve Christians from indigenous community retuned to Hindu Dharma. All pujas and rituals were performed as per their customs. They all went to nearby river purified themselves by taking a dip in the river. Rudrabhishekam was done. Later all the new Hindus were given new clothes.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-ghar-waapasi-in-assam-12-christians-returned-to-hindu-dharma/1568


2)    Bala Samskar Kendras in Srikakulam – Learning to Chant Hanuman Chalisa and its importance. (4/12)
With the help of Lord Hanuman, Tulasidas was able get the darshan of Lord Rama. Rama told him,“ My son, your love alone has brought me here. You are truly blessed. From now on you shall be known as Tulsidas. It is your duty to write the story of the Ramayana in simple language that the common people can understand.” Tulsidas was astounded, “My Lord!” he said. “I am totally incapable of writing on such a great subject. All I know is to chant your name. How can I fulfill your command?” Rama looked lovingly at him and said, “Fear not. You will be given guidance by Hanuman, who is not only erudite but also filled with devotion. He has been a living witness to the story of my life. He is the best person to guide you.” Thus, it happened that Tulsidas started writing the Ramayana in the common man’s language, Awadhi, which was a dialect of Hindi. It was written in the year AD 1575.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-srikakulam-learning-to-chant-hanuman-chalisa-and-its-importance/1570
3)    Speech Welcoming Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji to Frisco 2023 (4/13)
Who is Sri Swamiji? Some of His devotees describe Him as a teacher, Guru, Sadguru, Parama Guru, guide, musician, composer, Ashta Sidhi, Yogi, a man of miracles, healer, doctor, yoga man, magician, spiritual leader and simply say Swamiji; others say he follows the Vedic way. Still, others say He is a friend or family member; each person has his way of looking at Him. Everybody has his/her way of describing Him depending on their association and experience.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/speech-welcoming-sri-ganapathy-sachchidananda-swamiji-to-frisco-2023-prakasarao-v-velagapudi-phd/1571
4)    Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about a social reformer Jyothirao Phule and his contribution to education. (4/14)
In nineteenth century, Jyothirao “Jyotiba” Govindrao Phule was a well-known social reformer and thinker. He served as the movement’s leader against India’s widespread caste system. He fought for the rights of peasants and other people from lower castes and revolted against the Brahmins’ rule. According to Phule’s biographer Dhananjay Keer, Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar, a fellow reformer from Bombay, gave Phule the title of Mahatma. Throughout his life, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule battled for the education of girls and was a pioneer for women’s rights in India. He is credited with founding the first Hindu orphanage for unfortunate children.

https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-about-a-social-reformer-jyothirao-phule-and-his-contribution-to-education/1572

5)     Bala Samskar Kendras in Bapatla – Teachers are teaching 2 verses at a time of Hanuman Chalisa (4/15)
Learning Hanuman Chalisa Verses. Sant Tulsidas, also known as Goswami Tulsidas (1532–1623) was a Hindu Vaishnava saint and poet, often called reformer and philosopher. Tulsidas wrote several popular works in Sanskrit and Awadhi; he is best known as the author of the epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Sanskrit Ramayana based on Rama's life in the vernacular Awadhi dialect of Hindi. The Bhavishya Purana also predicts the incarnation of Shri Valmiki as Goswami Tulsidas in the Kaliyuga, in its verse and also explained in detail by H.G Shriman Chandra Govind Das of the Iskcon Temple.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-bapatla-teachers-are-teaching-2-verses-at-a-time-of-hanuman-chalisa-the-character-of-lord-rama-is-a-beautiful-chintamani-and-a-beautiful-adornment-of-the-wisdom-of-saints.-the-group-of-qualities-of-lord-rama-is-the-doer-of-the-world-and-the-giver-of-liberation-wealth-religion-and-supreme-abode.-/1573
6)    Bala Samskar Kendras – Students learned about Dr Ambedkar, his achievements and contribution in India (4/16) 
Ambedkar Jayanth was celebrated on April 14, 2023, in many of our Bala Samskar Kendras - centers. Ambedkar struggled for equality throughout his life, hence his birthday is celebrated as 'Equality Day' in India.  This day is a holiday for Central government employees only. All Central government offices, including industrial establishments run by the Central government will be closed.  The Supreme Court and its registry will remain shut on April 14, Friday on account of the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar. The order issued by Delhi LG's Office declaring April 14 as a holiday in Delhi government offices on account of Ambedkar Jayanti, stated: "The Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Friday, the 14th April, 2023 to be a Closed Holiday in all Government offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar."
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-students-learned-about-dr-ambedkar-his-achievements-and-contribution-in-india/1574
7)    Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam – Celebrated the Bengali Hindu New Year by Doing Pada Puja to the Parents. (4/17)
On the occasion of Bengali Hindu New Year GHHF Assam, Bala Samskar centers organized Parents Worship Program. 200 families across the state participated, children worshiped their parents and sought blessings. This festival draws its inspiration from the Puja of Shiva and Parvati performed by Ganesha. In the Vedic period, it was known as Charan Sparsh – and according to Rishis, touching the feet of parents, grandparents, teachers or elders gives strength, intellect, fame and knowledge. In the modern era, people believe that doing Charan Sparsh helps get a longer life, fortune and wisdom.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-assam-celebrated-the-bengali-hindu-new-year-by-doing-pada-puja-to-the-parents/1575
8)    Bala Samskar Kendras – Remembered the life and achievements of a great Social Reformer, Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam (4/18) 
Social Reform India, Widow remarriage, Kandukuri Veeresalingam, Women Education India, History Andhra Pradesh, Kandukuri Veeresalingam was the ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy’ of Andhra Pradesh. He was a social reformer, activist, writer, “the quintessential Renaissance man”. “For all the efforts made in bringing our social reformism, he was popularly known as "Gadya Tikkana" by his well-wishers and followers.”
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-remembered-the-life-and-achievements-of-a-great-social-reformer-sri-kandukuri-veeresalingam/1576
9)    Sponsor a Priest for one Temple in your village or other village in India  - Sustain Hindu Dharma through Temples and make them the Hubs of religious, spiritual and Cultural Activities (4/19)
GHHF already employed three Priests in three different villages. We will send the progress report in few days with pictures and the details about the Priests and Villages. Hindu Temples play a vital role in the preservation of culture and the worship of millions of Hindus around the globe. They are the places of worship where devotees worship their chosen Gods at their convenient time, day in and day out.  Devotees go to the Hindu Temples to experience the infinite divine power through their individual prayers as well as collective worship.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-sponsor-a-priest-for-one-temple-in-your-village-or-other-village-in-india-sustain-hindu-dharma-through-temples-and-make-them-the-hubs-of-religious-spiritual-and-cultural-activities/1577
10)    Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam – Students learned about Vallabha Acharya, his life and Philosophy (4/20)
Today students learned about Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhu (1479–1531 CE), also known as Vallabha, Mahaprabhuji and Vishnuswami, or Vallabha Acharya, is a Hindu Indian saint and philosopher who founded the Krishna-centered PushtiMarg sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj(Vraj) region of India,[1] and the Vedanta philosophy of Shuddha Advaita (Pure Non-dualism). He is the Jagadguru Acharya and Guru of the Pushti Marg bhakti tradition and Suddhadwait Brahmavad (Vedant Philosophy), which he founded after his own interpretation of the Vedanta philosophy.
https://www.savetemples.org/post/ghhf-bala-samskar-kendras-in-assam-students-learned-about-vallabha-acharya-his-life-and-philosophy/1579
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