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June 15, 2010
Hindu-of-the-year issue released
In our new July-August-September 2010 issue, an article on Hinduism's amazing evolution in Mauritius (see below) contains this striking thought: "How would we know of even the existence of our modern Hindu heroes, if not for Hinduism Today?" Others have echoed this same idea.
Now, we present to you: Sri Parameshwaran, Hindu of the years 2010 (pictured)—another of those contemporary Hindu heroes of gargantuan accomplishments who are changing the world in ways worthy of legend. Read and marvel at what this octogenarian has done and continues to do for Hindus, Hinduism, India and the world. You will be uplifted. Guaranteed.
Meet more Hindu heroes in this issue: the inspired Newars of Nepal, the valiant Hindus of Mauritius, the mystical ways and formidable faith of India's Hindus, the stalwart swamis who conclaved in Melbourne, the unwavering and brilliant Dr. Arvind Sharma, and more.
Pointers on controlling the mind In his editorial, Letting Go of the Past & Future, publisher Bodhinatha offers invaluable advice—how to enhance life by controlling the mind through pulling our awareness from the past and future. And dealing positively with the present instead. He explains that this quiets the mind and allows you to concentrate, which opens the doors to a richer life and finer meditations. Please read this great article.
Brilliant culture
thriving in Nepal
Here is a rare and priceless article for imbibing and appreciating Hindu culture. The best part is undoubtedly Thomas Kelly's superb photography, of which you see a small sampling here. It captures the excitement, color and deep spirituality of the Newars, Nepal's indigenous people. The focus is rites of passage, samskaras. But it is the entire culture that we feel pulsating beneath the photos and captivating text. Read how Westerners, as far away as Chicago, are adopting some of the ways of the Newars, so fulfilling have they found them to be.
Hinduism's
magical realm
On the left is a dying baby girl being presented for healing to village goddess Paratai. Author/reporter Stephen P. Huyler took the shot then witnessed the miracle: within minutes the baby was fully healed of terminal cholera and back to normal.
Healing, Sacred Vows and Trance Possession is a 16-page article of Stephen's photos and accounts of what he has witnessed—and accepted as patently true—in this magical, unbounded-faith-driven realm of Hinduism. It is a subject rarely presented. Don't miss it.
Mauritius, model for the world
If you've ever felt concern for the future our beautiful faith and culture, this is your article.
In the early '80s, relentlessly besieged by Christian missionaries, Mauritius found itself in dire straights, explains the author, "Hindus had few reasons to hope, and discouragement was setting in." But since then, lo, the whole situation has reversed. Conversion has been checkmated and Hinduism has gone from strength to strength so dynamically it affects the whole nation in a most positive way.
How did they do it? You must read the article. It is proof that anything is possible for determined Hindus who make an effort to learn their religion and live by even just a few of its tenets. Hinduism contains all it needs to thrive.
And much, much more
Read a selection from the Saiva Agamas, A Meditation on Oneness with Siva, a marvelous piece. Hear Hindu leaders respond to today's hot topics.
Enjoy book reviews, humor, Prof. Arvind Sharma's explaining how he came to appreciate Hinduism's openness when he beheld his non-Hindu academic peers struggling with the constraints of their religions' traditions. And, yes, there's still more...
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Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, and Spanish
Bodhinatha's editorials (such as the one mentioned above on letting go past and future) are now available in several languages with more coming soon. This is our first small step toward producing Hinduism Today in multiple languages. If you would like to offer translations in your favorite tongue, please let us know.
and a glimpse of your own future?
In Gurudeva's Spiritual Visions, successor Bodhinatha shares 14 great inner experiences Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Gurudeva) had during his life. It is a jewel of a book, exquisitely written, designed and illustrated with vintage early photos of Gurudeva, S. Rajam's delicate watercolors and more.
The awe-inspiring accounts related here can also be enjoyed at a much deeper level. Through them, the reader may sense harbingers of his or her own future and destiny, as Hinduism does teach that all souls are inexorably on the upward path. To remind readers of this most heartening teaching, Himalayan Academy is giving to each one who orders a copy of Gurudeva's Spiritual Visions the attractive, metallic-finish bookmark pictured above. It bears Gurudeva’s encouraging words to all aspirants, "Proceed with confidence!"
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