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असली राजपूत.....अंतिम हिन्दू सम्राट प्रथ्वीराज चोहान का ''बेटा'' तिहाड़ जेल में
जेल मे बंद डकेत फूलन देवी के कातिलके रूप में तो " शेर सिंह राणा " को सब जानते हे,पर देश
के एक महान सम्राट के सम्मान को बनाये रखने के लिए उसने वो कर दिखाया जो न तो कोई
भारतीय कर पाया न भारत सरकार,पर जब इस जेल में बंद शेर को कही से एक जानकारी मिली
की अफगानिस्तान मे मोहमद गौरी की मजार के बाहर अंतिम हिन्दू सम्राट " पृथ्वीराज चौहान
"
की अस्थिया रखी गई है जिन्हें आज तक वहां जाने वाला हर शख्श अपमानित करता है !
इतना सुनते ही इस "पिंजरे में बंद शेर " ने ठान लिया की वह उन अस्थियो को ससम्मान
हिंदुस्तान लेकर आयेगा !
देश की सबसे मजबूत जेल"तिहाड़" को तोड़ कर उन्होंने अफगानिस्तान जाने का सोचा,और उन्होंने
वो कर भी दिखाया,पूरा देश अचंभित हो गया की तिहाड़ से निकल कर वो अफगानिस्तान पहुचे
तथा 812 वर्षो से अपमानित की जा रही पृथ्वीराज चौहान की अस्थियो को अपने केमरे मे डाल
कर भाग निकले व वहा से अपनी
माँ के नाम उन अस्थियो को कोरियर कर दिया !
भला जेल से भागने के बाद कोई अपनी जान फिर क्यों जोखिम मे डालेगा ." शेर सिंह राणा
" वो शेर है जिसने इस युग मे भी वास्तविक क्षत्रि धर्म के अनुरूप जीवन जिया है !
३५ साल की उम्र मे उन्होंने वो कर दिखाया जो कोई ना कर सका !
उन्होंने वो किया जो एक बेटा अपने पिता के लिए करता हे,उनकी अस्थियो का विसर्जन इसलिए
मेने उन्हें सम्राट का बेटा कह कर संबोधित किया हे,शायद पूर्वजन्म में वो सम्राट पर्थ्वीराज चोहान
के बेटे रहे हो और
पिछले जन्म का कर्ज उन्होंने इस जन्म में पूरा किया हो,अफगानिस्तान से
लोटने बाद उन्होंने 2006 मे कोलकाता मे सरेंडर किया !
आज वो तिहाड़ की जेल नंबर २ की हाई रिस्क बेरक मे बंद है ! 11 वर्षो से जेल मे बंद इस असली
सरफ़रोश के जिन्दगी के पहलु सब के साथ बांटे ...........
------शेयर करे मित्रो ताकि हर हिन्दुस्तानी जान सके----------
घाना में अफ़्रीक़ी हिंदू
Source: BBC Hindi |
Last Updated 18:30(21/06/10)
राजेश जोशी ; बीबीसी संवाददाता, घाना से
एक बड़े से हॉल में देवी देवताओं की मूर्तियों के सामने फ़र्श पर बैठकर 50 से ज़्यादा मर्द, औरतें और बच्चे ढोल मजीरे की धुन पर हिंदी में भजन गा रहे हैं.
हॉल में धूप-अगरबत्ती की ख़ुशबू फैली हुई है और मूर्तियों के आगे दिए टिमटिमा रहे हैं.
अगर सिर्फ़ आवाज़ें सुनी जाएँ तो लगेगा कि आप उत्तर भारत के किसी मंदिर की पूजा में शामिल हैं. लेकिन आँख खोलकर वहाँ मौजूद भक्तगणों पर नज़र डालें तो चौंके बिना नहीं रह सकते.
ये घाना की राजधानी अकरा के छोर पर ओडोरकोर बस्ती में बना एक हिंदू मंदिर है लेकिन यहाँ पूजा करने आए लोगों में से एक भी भारतीय नहीं है.
संगमरमर के फ़र्श पर बैठकर भजन गा रहे सभी श्रद्धालु अफ़्रीक़ी मूल के हैं. एक भक्त लेबनान का भी है जिसने इस्लाम छोड़कर हिंदू धर्म अपना लिया है. हिंदू भजनों के साथ-साथ यहाँ सिखों के सतनाम वाहेगुरू का उच्चार भी लगातार सुनाई पड़ता है.
सभी का हिंदी उच्चारण इतना स्पष्ट कि ये यक़ीन करना मुश्किल होता है कि भजन गाने वाले हिंदी भाषा का एक शब्द नहीं बोल सकते और न ही समझ सकते हैं. लेकिन धार्मिक विश्वास के कारण उन्होंने तमाम भजन कंठस्थ कर लिए हैं.
एक ओर रखी बड़ी सी कुर्सी पर बैठे हैं भगवा वस्त्र पहने हुए स्वामी घनानंद सरस्वती जिन्होंने 1975 में द हिंदू मॉनेस्ट्री ऑफ़ अफ़्रीक़ा और इस मंदिर की स्थापना की थी.
गाइड
स्वामी घनानंद घाना के ही एक गाँव में पैदा हुए. उनके माता-पिता एक परंपरागत अफ़्रीक़ी धर्म को मानते थे. असली नाम पूछने पर जवाब मिलता है, “मेरा नाम गाइड है. दिशा देने वाला.”
स्वामी घनानंद बताते हैं कि बचपन से ही वो ब्रह्माण्ड के रहस्यों के बारे में सोचते रहते थे. स्कूल में उन्हें ईसाई धर्म की शिक्षा मिली लेकिन उन्हें अपने किसी सवाल का जवाब नहीं मिला.
संयोगवश उन्होंने हिंदू धर्म और दर्शन संबंधी कुछ किताबें पढ़ीं जिसके बाद वो ऋषिकेश की यात्रा पर निकल पड़े जहाँ स्वामी श्रद्धानंद के आश्रम में उन्होंने हिंदू धर्म को समझा.
स्वामी घनानंद कहते हैं, “मेरे गुरू स्वामी श्रद्धानंद ने मुझे घाना
लौटने और वहाँ एक मंदिर की स्थापना करने की सलाह दी.”
शुरुआत में उन्हें कुछ मुश्किलों का सामना करना पड़ा लेकिन धीरे धीरे मंदिर में आने वाले स्थानीय लोगों की संख्या बढ़ती चली गई.
स्वामी घनानंद ने बताया कि “अब लगभग तीन हज़ार अफ़्रीक़ी मूल के लोग हिंदू धर्म में दीक्षित हुए हैं और इस मंदिर से जुड़े हैं.”
शुरुआत
घाना की कुल आबादी लगभग 22 करोड़ है और यहाँ हिंदू धर्म को मानने वाले लोगों की संख्या पंद्रह हज़ार के क़रीब है. इनमें से तीन हज़ार अफ़्रीक़ी मूल के लोग अफ़्रीक़ा हिंदू मठ से जुड़े हुए हैं.
घाना में हिंदू धर्म की शुरुआत 1947 के बाद से हुई जब भारत के विभाजन के बाद सिंधी समुदाय के कुछ लोग यहाँ आकर बसे और उन्होंने राजधानी अंकरा में एक मंदिर की स्थापना की. ये मंदिर आज भी मौजूद है.
घाना में रहने वाले भारतीय मूल के हिंदुओं का अफ़्रीका हिंदू मठ से नज़दीकी संबंध है और वो यहाँ के कार्यक्रमों में लगातार शामिल रहते हैं.
इस मंदिर की अदभुत बात ये है कि यहाँ शिव-पार्वती, गणेश, काली, राम और कृष्ण के साथ-साथ ईसा मसीह की तस्वीर भी रखी हुई है. पूछने पर स्वामी घनानंद इसका दार्शनिक जवाब देते हैं.
उन्होंने कहा, “हिंदू देवी देवताओं के साथ ईसा मसीह और मरियम की तस्वीर रखने में बुराई क्या है? समुद्र में जाओ तो वहाँ रेखाएँ खिंची नहीं मिलतीं. ये इंसानों ने ही बनाए हैं अटलांटिक महासागर और हिंद महासागर. ठीक वैसे ही ईश्वर एक है पर हम उसे अलग-अलग रूपों में पूजते हैं.”
शाम की आरती का समय हो चला है. कई भजन गाने के बाद अचानक सभी भक्तगण उठ खड़े होते हैं और हॉल में समवेत स्वर गूँज उठते हैं: ओम् जय जगदीश हरे....!
Cosmology from vedas to present times
By-Arun Kumar Upadhyay, IPS
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0671-2304172/2304433, (M) 09437034170
In 1930 Kurt Godel in his incompleteness theorem showed that no theory can be complete and consistent. But Einstein started his dream of Unified field theories after his General Theory of Relativity. Instead of a single theory, there is proliferation of theories and mathematical models without knowing their physical meaning.-Salam-Wienburg, String theories, many GUT’s. There are inherent weaknesses-
(1) There cannot be a single theory as per Godel.
(2) Our mathematical equations are field equations, but real world has hierarchy of discrete structures.
(3) Successive sizes of worlds are not explained.
These are explained in Vedas by double and Triple theories.
Double Theories-World can be described as a Puruşa and as Śrī (stree). Puruşa is hierarchy of Viśvas. Viśva is an entity which is almost complete, closed, and interconnected. Viśva as a number means 13, because there are 13 levels. Starting from man, higher vishvas are successively 1 crore times bigger. So koţi means limit as well as 100 lakhs. Limit of world for man is earth which is 100 lakhs times bigger, so 100 lakhs is 1 koţi. Similarly, for earth, limit of world is Solar system which is 1 crore times bigger. For solar system, limit is Parameşţhī maņɖala (Galaxy), 1 crore times bigger. Svayambhū maņɖala (Satya-loka) should be 1 crore times it, but visible universe (Tapah-loka) is smaller, 264 times earth size for 64 letters in Brāhmī –script (actually it is called 63 or 64, so exponent should be about 63.5).These measures are given in 7 types of length units. Sphere of lunar orbit is another level of world due to its proximity with earth. Man is 6th world. Ratio and number of lower worlds is not symmetric, There are 7 viśvas lower than man, successively 1 lakh times smaller- Kalila (cell), jīva (atom), Kuņɖalinī (nucleus), Jagat-particles (chara =lepton, sthāņu = baryon, anupūrva = meson),Deva-dā nava(creation from 33 devas only, not from 99 dānavas), pitara (prototype ?), ŗşi (string - rassi in hindi). Size of about 10-35 meters of string is equal to Planck’s length and is basis of all string theories. Other sizes below nucleus are not defined.
Śrī is 10 dimensional space-field theory. Gaņeśa is countable world, Sarasvatī is non-countable field. Discrete structure is pura, its dweller is Puruśa. Field is dispersed consciousness sarasvatī-creative field or source is Śrī (strī). Puruśa has concentrated form which radiates, so it is called Vŗşa (which rains-also means bull). Field is Yoşā (which receives or unites with energy/matter radiated from Vŗşa)-and is Śrī. Both man and woman are Puruşa in the sense that they live in pura (human body).Only in the process of procreation, woman is Śrī, man is Puruśa. There are 10 dimensions of worlds-so daśa, daśā, diśā-have similar meanings. Space has 3 dimensions – length, area (pŗşţha), stoma (volume).Matter is 4th dimension Brahmā-this is curvature of space-time in Einstein’s theory. Kāla is 5th dimension-this is nitya-kāla (eternal time), thermodynamic arrow of time in physics. Janya kāla is 9th dimension, called randhra, nanda etc. Dimensions from 6 to 10 are forms of chetanā-which does chayana-arrangement or order. Kāla does disorder, these 5 dimensions describe physical world described by sānkhya philosophy with 5x5 elements, 5 tanmātrā are 5 basic units of measurement needed. With 6th dimension of chetanā, there are 6x6 elements in Śaiva philosophy. 6th dimension is perception, 7th is ŗşi (7x7 maruts) or inter links, 8th is nāga or vŗtra (localization within curved boundary).9th is janya kāla, related to creation cycle of yajña which is calculated in physics. Creation is due to deficit or density gradient ,so it is called randhra or nanda.10th dimension is rasa or Ā nanda,uniform, homogenous, isotropic source of world, described as scalar field. These 6 descriptions from 5 to 10 dimensions give 6 darśana (philosophy),or 6 darśa-vāk (lipi = scripts). Number of letters in different scripts gives indication of nature of dimensions-(1) 5x5 letters in sānkhya-lipi (2)6x6 letters as per śaiva darśana (3)7x7 maruts, 49 letters in Devanāgarī (4)8x8 letters of Brāhmī script. (5) Scientific script of Vedas of (8+9)2 letters-plane crystallography theorem tells that 17 arrangements cover a plane (6) 103 to 104 letters in Chinese script.
Triple theories are about 14 bhuvanas of Jagat, which is conscious, abstract, creative entity. Creation is by 3 guņas of prakŗti. In 5 cosmic viśvas, there are 7 lokas of jagat. At micro level, out of 7 prāņas, 2 are asat (indistinct, beyond measurement). 7 lokas partition world in 8 upper creations (sattva), 6 are man, creatures of earth/water/air, inner-conscious trees, suppressed conscious minerals. This sequence is 786 in Islam-in numeric-code it is Bismillah. Chain of creation or hierarchy of systems is called reversed tree in Gitā (15/1). Cosmic tree is sequence of 5 parvas (stages)starting with (1) universe, (2) galaxy, (3) solar system,(4) sphere of moon orbit, (5) earth. Correspondingly, there are 5 chakras in human vertebra which are centers of 5 sheaths or systems of human body. These are ādhi-daivika and ādhyatmika trees. The third tree is ādhi-bhautika-combination of above, or zones of earth, approximate image of cosmic tree. Chain or interlinking of the stages is Avyaya-puruşa. Individual elements are enclosed in Chhanda (boundary), their collection is Kśara-puruşa. Invisible functional identity is Akśara-puruşa. Chain between these is through ŗşis 5 parvas of viśva have each 3 manotās-creative elements, whose explanation will need a separate article. They are (1) Universe- veda = perception, sūtra =link of ŗşis, niyati = destiny or irreversible arrow of time (2) Galaxy- Bhŗgu = contraction, Angirā = radiation, Atri = balance, or Ida (Iţ)= created forms, ūrka = energy or work, bhoga = consumables (3)Solar system- jyoti =field of light energy, gau (force+motion +creation), āyu = āyatana or volume. (4) Sphere of moon orbit- Reta (field or vāk), yaśa = localized energy, śraddhā = desire. (5) Earth- Vāk, gau, dyau (creative field)
HINDUISM IS THE FOUNDATION OF CIVILIZATION
DIRGHA RAJ PRASAI
NEPAL
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Among all religions of the world, Hindu religion is considered as an ancient religion that is recognized as the foundation of civilization and as the most liberal democratic way of life. Hinduism & Buddhism are the identities & cultural assets of Nepal. The Lord Pashupathinath, Shoyambhunath, Lumbini, Barahachetra, Gosaikunda, Muktinath, Ridi, Janakidham, Devghat of Nepal, Kailash Mansharobar of Tibet (well accessed for Nepalese and Hindus), and Tirupati, Rameshroram, Jagannath, Badrinath, Amarnath of India are the symbolic shrines of Hinduism & Buddhism. The people of Nepal and India always have cordial relations due to the cultural and religious resemblance. They should know that if instability persists in Nepal, it could be a bastion of terrorism posing a threat to the whole world. When present India(present Hindustan) was not in existence, there were more than 25 nations, 250 years ago, the greatKing Prithvi Narayan Shah expressed –"Nepal is true Hindustan"
Nepalese all around the world and Nepal's well-wishers are anxious about the conspiracy designed by some deviant party leaders against the Monarchy and Hinduism. Nepal will not become a heaven on earth just because monarchy is actually abolished and republican system ushered in. Nepal has already received so much respect and identity for being a Hindu kingdom. The essences of Nepalese nationalism are- Hinduism, constitutional monarchy and Nepali language. If these basic foundations are violated, national unity and sustainable peace cannot be achieved. The conflict between the political parties and the king came up because of the mistakes and blunders of the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML and the authoritarian thinking of the Maoist. But, where would they stand abolishing Nepal and its identity. The nation and its people will win only if all the political leadership realizes this fact. Hindus by nature are peaceful, law abiding and secular people. However, it is a matter of great regret that Hindus are not being treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Several well wishers of Nepal also agree with the idea to conserve the Royal institution in Nepal. For example, veteran leader of B.J.P. Lalkrishna Advani says: 'The framework for constitutional monarchy in Nepal should be consolidated because monarchy is the symbol of Nepal's identity and sovereignty. Nepal should have an active and dynamic multi-party democracy'. However at the political level, Indian government has been trying to create nuisance in Nepal's
effort to strengthen its nationalism and democracy. Indian leaders must understand that if Nepal due to any reason, is destroyed, India won't get any peace. Forgetting Nepal's background of Hinduism and Buddhism, a democratic country like India, should not work to create anarchy and establish terrorism in Nepal. But why are the United Nations, America and other foreign powers, despite knowing the identity and value of Nepal, are supporting the continuous ruin of this country? But we in Nepal are
trying to dig up a well though there already is water in our rivers.
Nepalese Maoists have tried to destroy the identity of Pashupatinath, Living Goddess Kumari, Bikram Sambat and its calendar and every norm of Hindus. When we loose our norms and values, our existences will also be finished. If the Hindu cultures will be eliminated from Nepal, it will be very easy to establish the Christian state in these zones. So, in this critical
situation, if a solution is not sought with the presence and participation of the monarch, this country could see a bloodbath. If that happens, no one knows what will be the future of this country. After the constituent assembly election-2008, the leadership of the coalition government is becoming confused & despotic. Unconstitutional declaration of the secularism will be the cause of terrorism. It is because the objective behind the declaration was to suppress the Hindus and its root from
Nepal.
Hindu religion is the world's most liberal and tolerant religion. Despite being a Hindu country, Nepal is the most liberal and tolerant non-secular country in the world. The philosophy of Hinduism is guided as- "to refrain from all evils, to do what is good and to purify the mind". High thinking & Simple living is the way of Hindus. In Sanskrit, Hindu means 'Hi'= Sun, 'Indu'= moon. Nepalese national flag is also decorated
by Sun and Moon. The triangular flag with the Sun and Moon is based on the principles of Hinduism. The national flag of Nepal has its own identity and recognition in the world. The Nepalese flag is very inclusive and represents to all the castes and tribes insisting the nature. The flag of Nepal is the symbol of unity in diversity. The Maoist wants to change the national flag. That is why; the intention of Maoist is to abolish the identity of Nepalese
nationality. To change the national flag is irrational. The Nepalese people believe, Nepal will remain eternal till there is the Sun and Moon. The western renowned philosopher Voltaire, George Bernard Shaw, German scholar Nitse, Megasthaniz and Fai-Han has written many books supporting the Hindu philosophy expressing the evolutionary process of the world's civilization. Hindu philosophy is incomparably greater intellectual work than the Bible?
A Nepali Scholar Mr. Dinbandhu Aryal explains– 'Hindus are inclusive. 'H'- stands for humanity, 'I'- stands for individual righteousness , 'N'-for nationalism, justice, economic freedom, 'D'- for divine virtue and 'U'-for universal peace and co-operation. The word Hindu is formed in the full sense.' Further, he adds 'Hinduism is the sum and substance of the traditional humane cordiality. The African leader Nelson Mandela was impressed from
Vedas, legends and Upanishads. He wanted to be converted into a Hindu and for that purpose he wanted to perform penance or provide donation if necessary. He would be gratified and feel fortunate.' This is amply proved that Hindus want to make all the people of the world civilized, cultured and prosperous. Nepal is a land of devotees of different religious faith and traditions, all cooperating and co-existing together towards attainment of humanity and protection of civilized society.
An international scholar Aldous Huxley said-"The oldest aspects of Hindu mythology give place to the most profound and subtle utterances about the nature of ultimate reality, it is in itself a liberal education in humility, tolerance and suspense of judgment."
An analyst Stephen Knapp says- India is slowly losing the Vedic culture (Hinduism) through the process of secular or Christian education. In public schools all Vedic books have been removed from the curriculum. There are no possibilities to study the ancient Hindu literature or art in such institutions. The Hindu population is slowly forgetting the unique history and lofty culture of their homeland. (5th Feb. 2008- Peoples Review) In fact the Christian saints order to destroy the huts where they keep the idols of Hindu's God & Goddess and to break the statues of Hindu idols into tiny pieces. That was their goal to destroy Hindu & Buddha culture and make the country a Christian nation. So, it is a high time Nepal also should be careful to save her indigenous culture.
Similarly, the scholar S. Knapp Says- 'A scholar V. S. Sardesai has written- 'British invasion of India and to the address of Lord McCauley to the British Parliament on February1835. He said that he has traveled across the length and breadth of India and has not come across a person who is a beggar, who is a thief; such wealth he has seen, such high moral values, people of such caliber that it would not be possible for them to conquer India unless they break its very backbone, which is her spiritual and cultural heritage. And in order to break what McCauley called the backbone of India, the British replaced the old and ancient educational system of India as proposed by McCauley by what is now known as Mc Cauley's system of education and which is still being followed in India even after independence and which makes Indians think that all that is foreign and English is good and greater than their own and which also makes Indian loose their self esteem and their culture. In addition, they engaged one Mr. Max Muller, a German Sanskrit scholar and a devout Christian, to help missionaries in converting Hindus to Christianity by misinterpreting and distorting Vedas and other scriptures of Sanatana Dharma Traditions so that Hindus would loose respect for the Vedas and Vedic Traditions and move away from Sanatan Hindu Dharma and thus could easily be converted to Christianity' The Christians are very active to abolish the Hindu identity.
The Secretary General of UnitedNationalistNepalese.org.USA, A Nepali Scholar Ashutosh Shrivastav has released a news, Aug.14th 2009- 'Planned eradication of Hinduism', -Aug.14th 2009-' Just got the news from Nepal, Christian organizations in Nepal have bribed 50 Lakh rupees to Nepalese Parliament to declare Rhinoceros as the national animal replacing Holy Cow. This will enable them to slaughter cows and inhumanely rape Hinduism.' Again Ashutosh Shrivastav has released-16 Aug.2009 from USA -It is because of few ignorant diplomats, India and Indians are perceived notorious in Nepalese society. As we all know, Nepal was the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. With the congress government in power, Nepal’s monarchy was abolished and the country was declared secular. We all know that religion was never an issue for Nepal. However, a Ghost suddenly edited the Interim constitution and declared the country secular. There are reports that Anti Hindu groups are advocating for cow slaughter in Nepal. It is evident that Indian Congress has historically been against Hindus. Nepal’s Hindu monarchy was abolished with the help of Indian government.
We summarily reject the forceful declaration of Nepal as republic and secular country. We need the support of World Hindu Organizations/Buddhist organizations to make Nepal a peaceful place to live. Conversion is expeditiously going on; Hindus are forcefully converted every second whereas politicians have kept the public busy with political agenda. Nepal's declaration as a secular country is a matter of Shame for the Global Hindus. It is a symbolic attack on Hinduism. As one of the members suggested, toppling the Congress government could work in the biggest advantage for India and for the people who support justice, peace, democracy, human rights, freedom and Dharma. We know, Communists do not believe in religion. JNU is popular for producing Extreme Leftists. It was Indian Congress government and policy makers like SD Muni who not only assisted but funded Nepal Maoists to wage a war against Hinduism. They were successful in declaring Nepal a secular country and abolishing Monarchy. Of course, Indian diplomats and congress are responsible for the bloodshed in Nepal and facilitating eradicates Hinduism.
Dr. Tilak shrestha says-'Some Janajati people of Nepal have this erroneous idea that Hinduism is about Bahuns exploiting Janajatis. It is far from the truth. I have responded to such ideas in the articles. However, let me point out an interesting fact here. All of us, Janajati or otherwise, have ancestral traditions and cultures, which we are proud of. Matter of fact such roots and traditions define us. No body in Hindu society condemns any of the customs or traditions. However, Christianty forces its converts to agree that all their non-Christian ancestors have gone to hell, and to discard all their traditions as evil. Conversion is basically - here are a few goodies, now give up your traditions and values. It is nothing more than prostitutions.
31 Aug 2009 Newsweek magazine, USA >www.newsweek.com< Lisa Miller writes- According to a 2008 survey, 76 percent of us continue to identify as Christian (still, that's the lowest percentage in American history). Of course, we are not a Hindu—or Muslim, or Jewish, or Wiccan—nation, either. A million-plus Hindus live in the United States, a fraction of the billion who live on Earth. But recent poll data show that conceptually, at least, we are slowly becoming more like Hindus and less like traditional Christians in the ways we think about God, our selves, each other, and eternity. The Rig Veda, the most ancient Hindu scripture, says: "Truth is one, but the sages speak of it by many names." A Hindu believes there are many paths to God. Jesus is one way, the Qur'an is another, Yoga practice is a third. None is better than any other; all are equal. Thirty percent of Americans call themselves "spiritual, not religious," according to a 2009 NEWSWEEK Poll, up from 24 percent in 2005. Stephen Prothero, religion professor at Boston University, has long framed the American propensity for "the divine-deli-cafeteria religion" as "very much in the spirit of Hinduism. And if going to Catholic mass plus the Yoga plus the Buddhist retreat works, that's great, too."
I reiterate the reality, in Maldives and Saudi Arabia, only Muslims can become citizens of that country. Even in Israel, except a few exceptions, only Jews can become its citizens. In Pakistan, a Hindu cannot vote for Muslim candidates. Out of the 199 countries around the world, more than 100 are non-secular countries and of them more than 100 are Muslim and Christian non-secular countries. Despite being aware of the fact it is intriguing that so-called big party leaders (Congress, UML and Maoist) declared Nepal a secular state without the mandate of the people. They directly hurt the feeling of the majority of the Hindus in the country and more than 1 billion Hindus all over the world.
So, Hinduism is the foundation of civilization. We are 85% Hindus and including Buddhists we are 95% in Nepal. In India, an estimated 930 million of its population are followers of Hinduism. The Hindu Philosophy preaches that all the people of the world are our friends. Fraternity & honesty always has been propounded by Hindus. However, the Racism and social discriminations are the great hindrances of Hindus. Of course it needs to be corrected. If we respect each other, our problems will be mitigated gradually. So, we request to all party leaders and every nationals not to minimize the reality of Hinduism and Buddhism, the basis of world civilization.
HINDU SHRINE: PASHUPATINATH IN NEPAL
-By Dirgha Raj Prasai
NEPAL
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The Lord Pashupathinath, Shoyambhunath,Lumbini, Barahachetra, Gosaikunda, Muktinath, Ridi, Janakidham, Devghat of Nepal, Kailash Mansharobar of Tibet (well accessed for Hindus and Buddhas), and Tirupati, Rameshroram, Jagannath, Badrinath, Amarnath of India are the symbolic shrines of Hinduism & Buddhism. Hindu philosophy and its culture and tradition are the founder of world civilization. Hindu shrine Pashupatinath (Shiva) is the Lord of all Hindus. The Lord Pashupatinath Temple sits on a sacred river on the edge of Bagmati, Kathmandu Nepal. The complex rises up from the bank amid a mass of pagoda-style buildings. The temple moves to ancient rhythms. And one of its many traditions has been to recruit its priests from Brahmins from far-away south India. But, for the first time, the south Indians have been replaced by local, Nepali priests. It used to be that the temple authorities would appoint its priests in conjunction with the king- and he was always happy to maintain the link with south India. The fiercely secular communists would have few qualms about dispensing with the services of the south Indian Brahmins.
Nepalese Maoists have tried to destroy the identity of Pashupatinath, Living Goddess Kumari, Bikram Sambat and its calendar and every norm of Hindus. In 2008, the Maoists have appointed their own people. We Nepalese people are worried that Pashupati complex is being used as a playground for politics.The Bhandaris are the traditional temple caretakers, including Nepalese nationalists the Bhandaris also protested against the decision of Maosts. The temple decision has led to demonstrations by Hindu groups. Nepal’s Supreme Court directed the temple authorities to clarify the controversy and not to let the newly appointed Nepali priests perform the rituals. The Supreme Court has ordered the trust to allow the three Indian priests to carry on with the rituals till its verdict.Traditionally; the temple authorities would appoint its priests in conjunction with the king.
King Gyanendra said to keep the hallowed Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath out of dispute and not to tarnish the image of Nepal as a country where different religions had co-existed in harmony down the ages'. So,the Pashupati temple should not be the place for the party's decision. Almost in 1343 AD in the regime of Licchabi, Muslim ruler Samsuddin, who hailed from Bengal (India) attacked Kathmandu and attacked Pashupatinath temple. After 665 years, more than a hundred Maoists and cadres of YCL (agnostic) broke the lock of the Pashupatinath's main shrine and took the newly appointed priest.It was a matter of regret.
Now, since Sep.1st 2009 two priests have beaten by Maoists into the compound of Pashupatinath. The priests were badly injured. Since 300 hundred years, the priests are devoting in Pashupatinath as a pure Hindu but not as Indian. The tradition has been already establishing. Then, who can ovoid the cultural traditions? Cultural traditions can't change by the political Party and constitution. But, now, it is a simple thing for Maoists to beat and thrash. A group of Maoists are active to disturb and abolish the Hindus cultural assets. The priest- Girish Bhatta and Raghavendra Bhatta, are not the problem, but that is the issues of abolishing the Hindu Monarch & Hindu Kingdom from Nepal. Hindus & Buddhists are feeling, without Nepalese monarchy, the culture and Dams, Temples of Nepal and India can't save.
Yes, if Bhatta had voluntarily resigned new priests could be appointed with the reason there of citing the prevalent law regarding the worship and management of Pashupatinath. Since legendary period Newar Rajopadhya could also be appointed as Bhatta (priest) . Rajopadhya should be traced from Bangemuda (kathmandu) & Banepa ( Kabre) In 1746 AD Pratap Malla the King of Kathmandu came in touch of Kartatac King and appointed Gyanananda & Lambakarna as priests of Pashupatinath. They were tantrik (having mystic power). Till now, there are four Bhatta priests & 106 Newars as Bhandaris (store keepers & protectors) Bhandaris are chronologically important. Only those born in Devpatan, the Pashupati area are entitled for worshiping lord Pashupatinath. Bhandaris are the owners of their houses.
The area of Pashupatinath imcompasses 264 hectre of land including 518 temples and monuments. We want to protect and safeguard the heritage. The Rajbhandaris must be reinstated. The decision done by Maoist must be scraped out. Maoist followed the villainous part as played by Samasuddin from Bengal having a force of thirty one thousand Muslims plundering and vandaling the faith and trust of Hindu & Buddhist in Bikram Era 1400. The last Licchivi regime was very weak. There was a great chaos after the Muslims attack. To save the regime from such a dreadful situation Jayasthiti Malla , the Ksha King having cooperation and assistance from kings of Palpa, Kaski, Gorkha and Lamjung, attacked vigorously on Muslim army. Thirty thousand and four hundred soldiers were killed and almost six hundred fled away. It is carved and can be seen in Bhatapur Taleju temple. Then, Jayasthiti Malla ascended the throne of Kathmandu and reconstructed the temple and constructed the Rama temple across the Bagmati river and established Kumbheshwar Mahadev and performed Kotihom (oblation for one Crore over the sacred fire) He laid the strict rule regarding the entrance for the Hindus & Buddhists only. This is inviolable.
King Jyotirmalla writes in stone tablets- 'about Pashupatinath in 1465 Bs, lord Pashupatinath having five mouths along with worshipable Bashuki the holy serpent. King Pratap Malla was famous in stone tablets. Prithvinarayan shah the great, worshipped lord Pashupatinath duing his integration of Kingdom. It is stated in Lingua Bambshabali. Prithbinarayan Shah had got carved in Basantapur Place in 1826 Bs after his Victory over Kathmandu valley-' lord Pashupatinath & Goddess Guheshwari may bless Nepal for keeping sovereignty and stability along with Shah popular Regime. Royal seals were attached regarding the worship of Lord Pashupatinath by King Ranabahadur Shah, King Mahendra, King Birendra and King Gyanendra as well. Since 1979, UNESCO has kept this core area as a world heritage. It encompasses four hector of land as a very sensitive area. Let this government be away from imposing political interference over Hindus & Buddhists. The decision done in contravention of all the rules & the regulations regarding the Pashupatinath worship is scraped immediately. So, this is the high time to be conscious & united on the part of Hindus, Buddhists in all over the world as well as all patriotic Nepali.
BRAHMANBAD, INTELLECTUALISM AND CULTURALISM
BY DIRGHA RAJPRASAI Email:
The creation of civilization is Brahmanbad. Brahmanbad is guided by intellectualism and culturalism. The origin of human civilization is Himabatkhand of Nepal. The Himabatkhand covers the land of Brahmaputra in east, Hindukush in west, Kailash Mansarobar in north and Ganga River in south. In past, Nepal was greater than what it is today. This region is the origin of Bedas, Upanishads, Purans and Nitishastra. As the region has been irrigated by Himalaya borne rivers, several saints of different ethnicity have enriched it through spirituality and knowledge.
Kasyap Rishi (sage) in Kailash-Mansarobar, Pulatsya Rishi, Biswamitra (Kaushik Rishi ) in shore of Koshi, Bedabyas (Chhetri) in Gorkha, Yagyabalkya
in the Kingdom of philosopher king Janak, Gargi (Women), Maitreyi (Women) and Arundhati (the wife of Atri Rishi) were the creators of Bedas. Parashar Rishi and his son Parsu Ram were Chhetries. Besides fame of Balmiki Rishi in Gandak, Bashistha Rishi in Devghat, 'Ne-muni' named Rishi in Bagamati and Aakuni Rishi of Kirats is widespread and it is mentioned in Rigbeda. The sage Biswamitra (writer of Bed was Chhetri), The sage Vasista was Besyaputra, The sage Aakuni was Kirati. At present, the Yogi
Narahinath is (Chhetri), Swami Prapannacharya is Rai. There were and are many-many Chhetri, Rai, Kirati and others were the creator of Brahmanbad.
In Bashistha Upanishad regarding the Himabatkhand Nepal, Basistha Rishi quotes 'Bharatkhande Uttarayane Himalaya Tate Swornabhoomi Sworgabhoomi (There is golden land and heaven in northern part of India. In first verse of Kumar Sambhav, Kaidas (a Chhetri) also said that the land from east to
west of Himalayan range is the land of Aryans. Not only Brahmins but other ethnics and castes created ancient Hindu literatures (Bedas, Purans, Upanishads, Shruti, Smriti etc). They all were creators of Brahmanbad. Bhrahmanbad is the source and origin of civilization. Because Nepal has been flooded with knowledge of Bedas, Shruti, Smriti and Yoga, it is considered as origin of human civilization and oldest land of world civilization. In the same land, Gautam Buddha was borne in Shakya dynasty
and enlightened the world. The point is that he was not a Brahmin. Swayambhunath that is linked with the story of Manjushree, is also a property of all castes and races of Nepal. It has been said "Bodhisatya Mahasatya: Swayambhu Chaitya Namanyamha" (The message of the Buddha is as great as Swayambhu Chatya.) The Hindu Civilization has deep and arguably the longest continuous history of existence.
In Nepal, none of the cultures are limited
to a caste or race. All Nepalese people decorate in TIKA on their forehead. Several seven sages like Kasyap, Bhardwaj, Biswamitra (Kauishik), Basistha, Atri, Gautam, Jamdagni were there in Himabatkhand Nepal. Further Parsu Ram, Upamanyu, Mautgalya, Shandilya, Marichi, Angira Pulah, Bhrigu, Mandav, Garki, Yagyabalkya, Maiteyi, Byas were also in existence. Nobody can challenge the fact. Lichhivis were the founder of Bikram Sambat and Senbanshi, Malla, Shah & Thakuri have been following the
indigenous Bikram Sambat. They are all Chhetris but not Bahun. But some communal man and pro-foreign party leaders in Nepal are trying to spoil the reality of Brahmanbad.
So, I am expressing with a pure intention of unity amongst every caste and tribes of Nepalese nationalists that in future we have the capacity and are able to face any kinds foreign intervene. So, the time has come to fight against the destructive
force of civilization. The Lord Krishna (Chhetri) had said-'If you will not fight this righteous war, then you will fail in your duty, lose your reputation, and incur sin.' Treating pleasure and pain, gain and loss, and victory and defeat alike, engage yourself in your duty. By doing your duty this way you will not incur sin.' So, we should be active to save our identity. Culturalism and Intellectualism= Brahmanbad. Rama (was not Brahman) said in Ramayan- 'The motherland is greater than
heaven.' Both are the creator of Brahmanbad.
Can anybody prove that here was no existence of above mentioned sages, Bedas and Upanishad in this region? Some frontline ethnic leaders, Christian people of different ethnic communities and aesthetics want to hurt the emotions of real Hindus. Without arguments, they are trying to suppress the values of Brahmanbad. In the evolutionary process of the world's civilization, many sages had guided
the way of life in the world by Beds, Upanishad. Actually, 'Brahmanbad is the philosophy of civilization. Brahman is mind. Hinduism and Buddhism known as earth, water, fire, air and sky. Brahman is the Absolute self-luminous Consciousness.-(Dr.V.Malavalli.) Consciousness is eternal for all castes and tribes. It proves that we, Bhahun, Chhettri, Magar, Rai, Limbu, Newar, Tharu, Dhimal, Madeshis are all equal in nature. So, the western philosopher Voltaire, George Bernard Shaw, German scholar
Nitse, Megasthaniz and Fai-Han has written many books supporting the Hindu philosophy expressing the evolutionary process of the world's civilization. Hindu philosophy is incomparably greater intellectual work than the Bible?
Caste, language, religion, land and mines of Nepal are considered to be highly sensitive issues. If you raise these issues without your understanding and enough homework, you will be trapped in net. Since past few
years, some leaders raised these issues so lightly that their Pandora's Box has been broken and totally exposed. In fact, there are three types residents in the country viz An-adibasi (those who are living from immortal time), Aadibasi (indigenous caste), Aaprabasi (migrants). Brahmins, Chhetri and few Newars are Anadibasi. Magar, Gurung, Tamang, Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, Rajbansi, Tharu and Dhimal etc are indigenous castes. Unlike, migrants are Muslims, Bengalis Marwadis, and Madhesis, who came to
Nepal extending their business and trade. But, some culprit political leaders of Nepal are creating a dangerous condition of conflicts among these three groups of residents. Federalism and racism are neither issues nor solutions of Nepal. Who lives if the country's identity dies and who dies if the country's identity lives? So, our realistic issue is to assure their equal and active participation in every sector of nation building.
In these days the federalism is under question. Actually, federalism means is to establish the feudalism and the secular state means is to establish the Religious terrorism. Actually, federalism with ethnics group will be the causes of disintegration of civilization (Brahmanbad) and the religious unity. We are Nepali brothers and sisters -Bahuns, Chetri, Gurungs, Magar, Tharus, Newers, Limbus, Rai, Tamang and Madhsis where we are in Himal, Hill
& Tarai etc The unified attempts and efforts of all people of Nepal, the civilization has been developed.
Indian intelligence service Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and CIA have been fomenting violent deterioration in Nepal. We know, Indian government is making difficult for Nepal to assert her sovereignty. In Nepal, Indian leaders have been playing an active role to diffuse the democratic
aspirations of the Nepalese people.
The irresponsible party leaders want to make this country another Kashmir and Afghanistan. Now, the 30 years' long LTTE's armed ethnic struggle is over. So, we Nepalese people must learn from the lessons of Srilanka. The practical activities of the people are the only true method of testing the correctness of our opinions, theories and ideas. Therefore our own identity- Brahmanbad as the founder of world
civilization should be protected and should not be the part of demolition of the civilization.
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