SSRF lectures held at Colleges in Mumbai!
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Spiritual Science Research Foundation ( SSRF ) held two lectures at Somaiya College, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai on 22nd and 29th August 2008 on
'How the spiritual dimension affects our lives' and 'Spiritual perspective in decision
making'. The lectures were conducted by SSRF editor, Mr. Sean Clarke.
The hour and a half lectures included a question and answer session. The lecture was delivered with practical examples related to the students work area.
By the Guru's grace, the lecture was possible inspite of the conductor suddenly developing a sore throat and cold.
The head of the faculty of Ancient Indian culture, Ms. Kala Acharya, has arranged for SSRF to have a meeting with the head of Somaiya College; they have indicated that they will be interested in a series of lectures the entire year, as part of their curriculum.
Another SSRF lecture was held at SNDT college, Malad Branch, Mumbai on 27th August 2008 on the same topic as above. Mr. Clarke conducted it and it was attended by over 100 students.
The attendees who were First and Second year Business management students found the topic very interesting and useful. 90 feedback slips were filled and all wanted such lectures in the future. Most said they learnt something new about the spiritual dimension, which they were not exposed to until this lecture. A practical demonstration of a subtle experiment was appealing to most as they learnt about their subtle ability, which they were ignorant of earlier. After the positive feedback of all the students the college is likely to ask for more lectures.
Civil cases filed against Papers for Defaming Sanatan Sanstha!
Case filed against 'Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Vartapatra'
Ponda (Goa) - Sanatan Sanstha filed a civil case against the editor, owner, printer and authors of
'Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Vartapatra' claiming damages of Rupees one crore for defamation.
The editor Mr. PR Arde, the owner Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, publisher and author Mr. Rahul Suryakant Thorat and printer Mr. Annasaheb Kore, owner of Kumar Printers hatched a conspiracy to defame Sanatan Sanstha and published an article titled
'Multi-faced Demon of Sanatan' in its issue of July 2008. The Sanstha has incurred an irreparable loss due to the defamatory article, said
Sanstha's advocate.
Case filed against weekly 'Goan Observer'
Ponda (Goa) - Sanatan Sanstha claimed compensation of Rupees one crore for defamation, against the editor, owner, publisher, printer and author who wrote defamatory articles against the Sanstha. The Sanstha has incurred an irreparable loss due to the the defamatory articles, stated
Sanstha's Advocates. The editor of the weekly 'Goan Observer' (published from Panaji) Mr. Rajan Narayan, owner
'Goan Observer P. Ltd.', publisher Ms. Tara Narayan, printer Elegant Offset Printers and Ms. Pradnya Gaokar had conspired to write and publish a defamatory article titled
'Protecting Hinduism - Sanatan Style' in its issue of 28th June - 4th July 2008.
Both these cases seeking compensation were filed by Sanatan Sanstha through its Advocates, Adv. Ramdas Kesarkar, Adv. Anupama Shirodkar and Adv. Virendra Ichalkaranjikar.
(Ref: 'Dainik Sanatan Prabhat')
HJS and Sanatan Sanstha members appraise Mr. Advani of their activities!
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(From left) Ms. Keni, Ms. Prabhu with Mr. LK Advani and Mr. Kumar |
Bangaluru (Karnataka) - When senior leader of BJP, Mr. LK Advani was here for the National executive committee meeting, Ms. Purnima Prabhu of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and Ms. Surekha Keni of Sanatan Sanstha called upon him. They congratulated Mr. Advani for his statement that those displaced from Kashmir will be rehabilitated.
He was also briefed about the FACT photo exhibition on 'The Gory Truth of
Terrorism' organised by HJS all over Bharat. Mr. Advani commended HJS' efforts in taking the issue of Kashmiri Hindus to the common man.
When he enquired if the activities of HJS were confined to Karnataka only, Ms. Prabhu explained the activities of HJS and told him of HJS' reach throughout the country as also Overseas. She also informed him of the HJS' website.
Mr. Advani was given a representation on issues like the problem of praying at the Datta Peeth in Karnataka, the
'Temple Takeover Bill', cow-slaughter, conversion of Hindus etc. Ms. Keni provided him the information about Sanatan Sanstha and showed him the
Sanstha's flex boards on Dharma-shiksha (religious education).
"You are on the right path. For further help, please meet the Chief Minister", said Mr. Advani.
He asked the accompanying BJP leader, Mr. Anant Kumar, to ensure that HJS and the Sanatan Sanstha received all the necessary help from them. Mr. Advani was presented with two Holy texts,
'Social Upliftment, National Security & Rekindling Righteousness' and 'Sri
Ganapati'.
(Ref: 'Dainik Sanatan Prabhat')
HJS Members meet Sudarshanji!
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With Sudarshanji, (Standing from left) HJS Members Mr. Pisolkar, Mr. Bendre and Dr. Khandagale |
Nagpur - "Hindus are mercil-essly butchered in J & K and other places. All this happens due to political leaders, who lack a firm policy on solving the problems of the Nation", said KC Sudarshanji, Sarsanghchalak of RSS when members of HJS called upon him in connection with a Dharma-Sabha. He said,
"Entire Bharat is associated with Hindu society. If everyone carries out his duty the entire society will be prosper."
Dr. Togadia Inaugurates HJS' Exhibition!
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(From left) Mr. Sawant of HJS, Mr. Raghuvanshi and Dr. Togadia (lighting the lamp) |
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) - A 'FACT' (Foundation Against Continuous Terrorism) exhibition of atrocities on Hindus in Kashmir and Bangladesh, organised by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) was inaugurated by General Secretary (worldwide) of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Dr. Pravin Togadia at the three day National
volunteer's camp here. HJS members provided him with the details of the Dharma-jagruti Sabhas organised by HJS.
Dharma-sabhas for Spiritual progress! - 2
In the recent past Hindu Janajagruti Samiti ( HJS) has organised many Dharma-sabhas in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa with the aim of uniting Hindus and imparting Dharma-shiksha to them. Now HJS has planned Dharma-sabhas in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Haryana (See box below). Readers are requested to contact the nearest HJS office and participate actively in these. (The following portion is a continuation from our last Issue.)
Manifestation of Hindu radiance for the Nation and Dharma!
Presently Hindu Dharma is facing attack from all sides in various ways like conversions, denigration of their Deities, murders of Hindu leaders and revered priests, terrorism, encroachment on land of Hindu temples, passing of laws against Hindu Dharma etc. To counter these attacks, it is necessary that Hindus be awakened and united. HJS is engaged in this noble mission through various mediums. As part of its mission, it has organised Dharma-sabhas through which lakhs of Hindus have been inspired and have resolved to become active for the sake of the Nation and Dharma.
Invaluable thrust of Dharma-sabhas!
 Sabhas received the blessings and active participation of Saints.
A feeling of unity was created amongst the Hindu political parties, Organisations and ardent Hindus.
The Hindus thundered at the politicians, heretics and those suffering from Hindu-hatred, about the fact that the Hindus have awakened and that no one can deceive them any longer.
It was emphasised through the Sabhas that apart from becoming aware of the present pathetic condition of Hindu Dharma, it is essential to undertake spiritual practice to enhance the atma-shakti to change the condition.
Ardent Hindus, who always wanted to do something for Dharma but wondered what they could effectively do all alone, have now received direction about the mission of reinstating Dharma.
Resolutions passed at the Dharma-sabhas!
1. We protest against the Government for promoting a project that destroys the Ram Setu!
2. We protest against the Government for arresting the Editor of the pro-Hindu paper
'Sanatan Prabhat' in a wrongful manner; but on the other hand not arresting the likes of MF Husain, who have drawn nude obscene paintings of Hindu Deities and Bharatmata.
3. The Government is not serious about the vandalism of Idols of Hindu Deities. Attack on the temples and breaking of Idols is an attack on our soul and we will never tolerate it.
4. We strongly protest the 'Anti-blind faith Bill' and 'Temple Take-over Bill' that are being enacted by the Maharashtra Government!
Political leaders who make the people selfish by giving false promises in public meetings, go into oblivion in the course of time; whereas leaders who teach us sacrifice, like Lokmanya Tilak, Swatantryaveer Savarkar etc. become immortal! Through the Sabhas, HJS is also teaching the Hindus how to make such a sacrifice.
(Ref: 'Dainik Sanatan Prabhat')
HJS' Appeal to Manufacturers of Fire Crackers!
Highlights of what the HJS Convener for Mumbai, Mr. Shivaji Vatkar has written to
'All India Federation of Fire-works Associations' and 'Tamilnadu Fire-works & Amorces Manufacturers
Association', based at Sivakasi, Tamilnadu on the subject of denigration of Hindu Deities and National Leaders through pictures on fire-crackers:
We have corresponded with you over the last 5 years requesting you to stop printing of pictures of Deities and National leaders on fire-crackers. In October 2006 you had indicated that you had taken up the issue with the fire-works manufacturers, dealers and lorry owners. Also you had issued a circular to this effect.
We regret to state that last year too, a lot of fire-crackers were found in the market, with pictures of Lord Krushna, Lakshmi etc. Besides the Fire-works Association at Sivakasi, we had sent protest letters to Chief Controller of Explosives (Nagpur), Police authorities, State Government etc. in this regard.
Police complaints were filed and action was taken against some dealers for selling such fire-crackers.
There is a practice of celebrating festivals like Diwali, Dussehra etc. by burning fire-crackers. These are religious and pious festivals. As per the Hindu religion, we should worship and get blessings from Deities during the festivals. After burning the crackers, the pictures of Deities are blown into pieces and people trample upon them etc. and ultimately they are thrown into dustbins and gutters. Thus, there is denigration of our Deities and insult of National leaders. This amounts to hurting the religious feeling of Hindus which is an offence as per Section 295 A & 298 of the Bharatiya Constitution. Hence, we once again request you to make arrangements to stop printing and putting pictures of Deities and National leaders on fire-crackers.
Further, Mr. Vatkar also wrote to M/s Sri Krishna Fireworks, Sivakasi on how they are denigrating Deities and hurting religious feelings of Hindus through their products.
We have corresponded with you over the last two years protesting about the fire-crackers (carrying pictures of Deities) manufactured by you and sold in Mumbai.
It is also an offence to put pictures of Deities on products, as per the Indian Trade marks Act. Accordingly, we had taken up the matter with the Police authorities.
This matter has been published in the local newspapers in Mumbai and a protest campaign was launched on our website www.HinduJagruti.org , which received an overwhelming response.
Unfortunately you have been the source and main cause of hurting the feelings of Hindus. We hereby once again request you to stop printing pictures of Deities on crackers manufactured by you and be worthy of the blessings of the Deities. ( Ref:www.HinduJagruti.org )
An Appeal to Readers!
Keep the points above in mind and lodge Police complaints (along with the samples) if you find fire-crackers with pictures of Deities and National leaders!
Sri Sri Ravishankarji's support to HJS Campaign!
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Sri Sri Ravishankarji listening attentively to Ms. Prabhu of HJS |
Bangaluru (Karnataka) - Sri Sri Ravishankarji, Founder and Guide of 'Art of
Living' gave full support to the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti's campaign against the Hollywood film
'The Love Guru', which purposely insults the great Guru-disciple tradition.
Ms. Sarla Muniraj and Ms. Purnima Prabhu of HJS met Him at His Ashram here and explained to Him how this film is offending our tradition and culture.
Sri Sri Ravishankarji said to HJS members, "This film is a big flop in the USA; I am with you in this campaign against the film." He enquired about HJS' signature campaign in this regard and assured HJS that the head of 54 satsang's which they have in Karnataka will help get more signatures for this campaign.
(Ref: 'Dainik Sanatan Prabhat')
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