Do you see any similarities between chain mails and "satya narayana vrata"? Chain mails, as you know contains a photo or some text about which nobody has proper information or nobody has time to verify. The mail contains direction you need to follow, do it like this or send it to so many people. There … Continue reading Chain mails and SatyaNarayana Vruta
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Ahimsa Paramo Dharmaha
I was searching the roots of all famous Sanskrit quotes. But this one "Ahimsa paramo dharmaha"( अहिंसा परमो धर्मः ) did not yield any results in internet. More than 500 results and just "Ahimsa paramo dharmaha". Every one is happy mentioning only up to there. The meaning is Non-violence is Ultimate religion (or duty). The … Continue reading Ahimsa Paramo Dharmaha
Vadodara and its footpath temples
I remember reading Albert Einstein somewhere. "They tell, I am greatest Jew ever born. After my death they will take my bones in a pot, to parties and ceremonies and collect money". (Not the exact wordings) There are thousands of footpath temples and "Durgah across India. All of them have built on same way as … Continue reading Vadodara and its footpath temples
Atheism and India
I used to wonder sometimes, when was a first time man started realizing they have created too may of gods by now. When was the first time someone realized there are too may rule to follow and too may of holy books to worship. There was a wonderful piece of information on net, here. Everyone … Continue reading Atheism and India
ISKCON and I
I heard about ISKCON during my school days, and I was told it's a different version of looking at Hinduism. Built to make the concepts reach everywhere, especially to the west. I also learned about the things they do, and their culture. I never happened to attend the courses they offer. In my high school, … Continue reading ISKCON and I
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