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Hinduism and Islam are two of the worlds major religions, with sizeable following in various parts of the world. They have some core ideals and flashes of a grand vision which they share. If we accept religion as a product of the environment in which it arises, chosen by God to deal with certain predominant problems of human existence peculiar to the times and the place in which they originate, we will understand why both Hinduism and Islam remained unfamiliar to each other till they stood face to face. Yet God has not rendered them entirely new so that He could keep the theologians on both side busy and arguing, but made provision for bridges of understanding. Hidden in the bosom of Islam are some of the finest and the best ideals of human life and religious aspiration, which also find their unmistakable expression in the core concepts of Hinduism, pulsating with vibrant energy, that are difficult to ignore even by a superficial glance. The differences are in relation to practice, code of conduct and interpretation of scriptures and traditions that should not, if we want to live in peace and harmony all over the world and fulfill the will of God for peace and universal amity, interfere with the process of normalization that began sometime in medieval India and still continuing, despite the challenges of mutual distrust and animosity that still linger on in some vicious minds of both communities. Hindus and Muslims can coexist, wherever they are, if they are willing to accept religion as an instrument of peace and human salvation rather than as a conduit through which they can compensate their feelings of inadequacy and pent-up animosity, the very vices that seem to contradict and negate the Divine Law which every religion proclaims to uphold. To achieve proper unity, there is also a need for give and take and appreciation of mutual differences without being threatened by them. As remarked by Rabindranath Tagore, "The world-wide problem today is not how to unite by wiping out all differences, but how to unite with all the differences intact; a difficult task, for it permits of no trickery and calls for mutual give-and-take...The Muslims in our country are striving for advancement as a separate community. However disagreeable and disadvantage that may be for us for the time being, it is the only right way to achieve genuine unity someday in the future." 2
T he month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calender beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the moon transits to star 'Shravan' rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious. In north India Shravan began from the Guru Poornima (July 2) when Moon transits Shravan Nakshtra. As per Vikram Samvat calendar which is based on Lord Sun's (Solar) transit in 12 Rashi's, Shravan begins in mid July when Lord Sun transits to Cancer, the zodiac ruled by the Moon. In Maharashtra and many other parts of India who follow Sak Samvat Calender Shravan begins after Amavas is over, which was on July 20 this year. S hravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Each monday of this month, known as Shravana Somvar, is a special day in S
Mumbai, Feb 17, 2013 : The Uttaranchal Mahasangh, one of the biggest organization of Uttarakhandi people in Mumbai and its environs (Virar, Vasai ,Thane, Navi Mumbai , Panvel, Kalyan, Ambarnath etc), has recognised the immense contribution and the lead role women play as homemakers -by felicitating five women for their special contribution in raising children and managing their households and family selflessly. The felicitation function `Mahila Shakti Parichay Divas’ was held at the Pandit Chandrabhan Sharma Memorial Hall, Powai English School, IIT Powai, Mumbai, on February 16, 2013. The five women honoured were Shrimati Savitri Sharma (Jogeshwari), Shrimati Radha Koranga (Kanjurmarg) , Shrimati Saroj Lingwal (Airoli), Shrimati. Pitambari Gusain (Navi Mumbai) and Smt. Pushpa Shah (Powai). During the function, another distinguished Uttarakhandi, Shri Hari Mridul, a poet-journalist-writer was also felicitated for his outstanding contribution to the upliftment of
Mumbai, Jan 28 : The five - day - long cultural festival of Uttarakhand ` Kauthig 2013 ’ which was celebrated with gusto in Navi Mumbai, concluded on Sunday with over 12 - thousand Utt a rakhandis participating in the final day events. The festival held with the aim o f bring ing together the ` Pahari ’ people living in Navi Mumbai and its environs , was held at Nerul’s Ramleela Maidan from January 23 to January 27. The mega event was very well attended, especially by the Uttarakhandi youth. Over 40 prominent personalities belonging to the northern hill state and Maharashtra also graced the festival. The festival that introduced Mumbaiites to the folklore and traditions of Uttarakhand delivered much more than promised , including a health camp and enrolment for employment and matrimonial registration s . More than 40 stalls were put up showcasing the unique cultural nuances of Uttarakhand. A special group from Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand performed the pulsating
Mumbai, Jan 24, 2014: At the Ramleela Grounds in Nerul, a replica of the famous Kedarnath Temple has been constructed for the five-day long festival - Kauthig 2014 - that will be on till Sunday Jan 26, 2014. The festival showcases music and dance performances, stalls selling handicrafts from Uttarakhand and traditional folklore. Till Sunday, from 6pm to 10pm, the Uttarakhandi people from Mumbai-Thane-Navi Mumbai region converge to celebrate the spirit of Devbhoomi and showcase the same to the rest of the city. Renowned artists such as Hemant Butola and Prakash Rawat, who are an important part of Uttarakhand's cultural scene, perform together with Challiya, a group of renowned performers from Pithoragarh on Jan 24-26, 2014. The festival has lined up mesmerizing performances by Uttarakhand's famous traditional and folk vocalists that include Govind Digari, Khushi Digari, Pappu Karaki, Prahlad Janardhan Upreti, Rekha Uniyal, Reshma Shah, Veeru Joshi, V
Navi Mumbai, Jan 27, 2015 : The five-day-long cultural extravaganza of Uttarakhand `Kauthig 2015’ which was celebrated with gusto in Navi Mumbai, concluded on Monday with nearly 15000-thousand Uttarakhandi Mumbaikars celebrated and rejoiced their cultural fiesta in the final day events. Three important personalities, KG Kodiyal, Indra Singh Negi, Vasundhra Negi, were chosen and honoured with special “ Samman Patra ” for their contribution and efforts in keeping Uttarakhand’s traditional heritage and traditions alive. The festival held with the aim of bringing together the `Pahari’ people living in Navi Mumbai and its environs, was held at Nerul’s Ramleela Maidan from January 22 to January 26. The mega event was very well attended, especially by the Uttarakhandi youth. Several personalities from different walks of life belonging to Uttarakhand and Maharashtra graced the inaugural function that was attended by over 60,000 people . It was a star-s
To enjoy the flavors and customs of the unique culture of the paharis, head to Nerul - Till Sunday, from 6pm to 10pm, the paharis (as they are known) converge to celebrate the spirit of Devbhoomi and showcase the same to the rest of the city. Mumbai Jan 23, 2014 - The five-day-long cultural festival of Uttarakhand `Kauthig 2014’ at Nerul’s Ramleela Maidan in Navi Mumbai, that aims to bring the pahari youth in Mumbai closer to their culture and roots, was inaugurated by Shri Yogeshwar Sharma, President, Kauthik Foundation, Shri Ratan Singh Barthwal, MD, Bhagwati Developers and Shri Krishna Singh Kapkoti , President, Nepal, Overseas All India Congress Party on Jan 22,2014. The unique festival commenced on cheerful note with Ma Nanda Devi Traditional Raaj Jaat ,Jhanki (Tableau) which took off from Nerul Gaon Devi and travelled through many places in the city. The special performances by renowned artists from Pithoragrah’s Chaliya group who presented a spectacle p
In the west, it's common to confuse the terms Dharma with Karma, but they have different meanings. Learning these concepts is the key to understand the eastern thinking. If the universe is intelligent and hierarchically organized, would it be possible for humans to unveil the cosmic rules that control the many facets of human existence? Almost three-thousand years ago (some would even say five-thousand years ago), the verses of The Mahabharata , the longest epic poem ever written, brought revelations about the universal laws, life, death, pain and enlightenment. There are many interpretations of the verses but many traditions and religions share the same terms The key to dig into the beauty of the teachings of ancient India, is to understand two main concepts: dharma and karma. What is Dharma? The dharma is the law that governs the universe and that affects everything in collective and individual levels in order to lead every living being to perfection. It can be understood as
Of all the Hindu Gods none appealed to the emotions of a Hindu mind as much as Lord Shiva, the dweller of the mountains and the bearer of the trident, who with His third eye symbolizes the all knowing awareness of the very Brahman. Although universally acknowledged as one of the trinity gods of Hinduism, to His followers, He is Maheswara, representing the Trinity all by Himself, His different aspects manifesting themselves as the creator, preserver and destroyer of the worlds He creates. Symbolically He is worshiped as Lingeswara, which name stands more for His creative prowess than sexual. Historians believe that He was a pre-Vedic god who was admitted into the Vedic Pantheon because of His immense popularity among many non-Aryan tribes. There is a theory that the seated yogi found on the seals of Indus Valley Civilization, was a prototype of Lord Shiva only. References to Him are found in the Rigveda. In the Mahabharata we come across several references to Him. Both
Mumbai, June 24, 2013: Over 50 Uttarakhandi social organisations in the Mumbai-Thane region have collectively set a target of Rs 10-crore to be collected from their members and donors for providing financial and other assistance to the thousands of flood-affected victims in Uttarakhand. These organisations which met at various locations in Mumbai yesterday (June 23, 2013) expressed its deep sadness over the devastation caused by torrential rain and floods in Uttarakhand in which nearly 5,000 people have lost their lives and tens of thousands displaced. Uttaranchal Mahasangh Mumbai, Akhil Bhartiya Uttarakhand Maha Sabha, Garhwal Ekta Samiti, Uttaranchal Mitra Mondal Trust, Shiv Shakti Uattrakhand Seva Mandal and Lok Kalyan Trust, Parwaaz Multifoundation, Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal, Bhayandar and Uttaranchal Mitra Mandal, Mira Road among several others, have requested their members to donate generously and also co-ordinate with other donors to collect funds Smt Anandi G
More than 2 lakh people attended the cultural festival – “Kauthig 2018” that was held at the Ramlila Ground at Nerul. CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Mata Mangala and Bhole ji grace the occasion The hon. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Mr Trivendra Singh Rawat, who graced the PAHADI Community cultural fest “Kauthig 2018” on January 27, in Navi Mumbai, appreciated the efforts to connect Paravasi Uttarakhandi’s, specially youth to their roots, promote its unique culture and unite PAHADI denizens through several community building activities. Mr Rawat in his appeal to the full packed audience said “Without you the houses with locked doors have collapsed and many are on the verge of collapsing in 1000s of villages in Uttarakhand. My appeal to all of you is, pleases often visit and take care of your ancestral heritage and property in Uttarakhand. My Government is taking all kinds of initiatives to help and prevent migration of those who are in distress due to lack of work, employment o
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