My thoughts, my views...
Articles in this sections are presented in three main categories, Religion, Culture and General.
Please check the sections below.Religion
Sita, gentle face of the Goddess. Rama-Navami, 9 reasons why we celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. Symbols of Hinduism - an article that will grow... Innocent Sita ! Why did Rama abandon her ?
Sacred Cows of India - why are cows so special ? Caste System I - reasons for this ancient, social order Kali, The Fierce face of the Goddess !
Gurukul - ancient schools with an Indian style ! Caste System II - further information Sarasvati - Goddess of knowledge Worship of ideals through idols explaining something most westerners still can't understand ! Cotton threads around Trees - an enigma ! Tribute to Hinduism by some of the greatest men in history
Krushna Sudama - Laws of Karma in action !! Swastick - one of the most misunderstood symbols ! Holi - a festival of faith ! Absolute faith in God !! Holi - festival of colour 1, 2, 3, 4 Tulsi - Sacred plant Navaratri, festival of nine nights Hindu Calendar - Lunar / Solar cycles Makhan Chori - what did Krushna steal and why ! Lessons of Vaman vrutanta - Law of Karma affects us all ! Arti - why do we "wave lamps" in front of Gods, gurus and honoured guests ? Culture
Hindu Marriage ceremony - explanation of some the rituals. Why do we have "rituals" after death ? Women in Hindu culture / society (updated May 06) Marriage - a matter of choice ! Hindu rituals after Death - reasons and rational Mangalsutra - the wedding necklace Dowry - how did this ever get into our culture ! Soul and Samsara in one easy dose Why Hindus are Vegetarians Shrimanta - Hindu babyshower ! Reasons behind Western rituals after Death. Sati - even death can not part us ! 4 Stages / goals of Life Bhishma - the grandsire of War !! Conversions - what Hinduism needs to do to stem the flow. Mad !!!!! Who is sane and who is insane ? Gods and Asuras (learning's for India and Pak) Indian gov is looting our Temples !! Wealth, How to become rich, QUICK ! Gurus - why do we gravitiate towards them ? General
Ayodhya - what needs to be done to heal the situation Game plan of Terrorists - ready or not, here they come... Tibet, Paradise lost ! Why is India the way it is ? Hijaras - Eunuchs of India WAR - why do humans fight so incessantly ? India is a survivor ! Are all religions "Equal" ? mirage of the millennia Silence - strength or a weakness ? Cultures come, Cultures go ! RajGuru Chanakya - greatest politician of India's golden age Patience - essential survival kit when visiting India. Adivasi - tribal, forest dwellers of India Comparing Hinduism with the Semitic religions - Christians, Jews and Muslims When Compassion becomes a Crime Save India's Honour - like Drupadi, Bharat mata is being dishonoured, what are our people and politicians doing about it ? Where have all the warriors / kshatriya gone from India ? Of tratitors and conspirators - those who have cheated their own community and country ! Pakistan, Shakuni of our times ! All articles in this section are copyrighted to Bhagwat Shah, unless otherwise stated.
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Please get in touch with me at bhagwat_s@yahoo.com for further details.Please note, some of the names and terms in the articles below are derived from Sanskrit, Hindi, Braja-bhasha and Gujarati. If you would like an explanation of any term(s), please feel free to email me at bhagwat_s@yahoo.com
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