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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog September 2004 Archive

By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Is Marriage Sacrosanct?

Thursday September 30, 2004
In Hinduism, man and woman represent the two halves of the divine body. There is no question of superiority or inferiority between them. However, it is a scientific fact that ... Read More

Hindu Population Growth Rate in India Declines

Tuesday September 28, 2004
According to the latest Indian census data, Hindu growth rate has declined over the previous decade. Hindu population grew by 20% during 1991-2001, whereas the Muslim population grew by 29.3% ... Read More

What is Yoga?

Sunday September 26, 2004
It means "to unite" - an exercise in moral and mental cultivation that generates good health and contributes to longevity. And the total intrinsic discipline culminates into positive and perennial ... Read More

OM Petal Ring: Wear it or Gift it!

Thursday September 23, 2004
Get this exquisite petalled ring with OM written on its laminas, created by NYC based jewelry designers Michele & Robin (Me&Ro). It beautifully brings forth the vitality of the ancient ... Read More

GOOD BOOKS: "The Hindu Mind"

Monday September 20, 2004
This wonderful handbook of Hindu history, beliefs, and practices by Bansi Pandit has everything going for it but the title! What might appear from its title to be a guide ... Read More

Ganesha Mantra

Saturday September 18, 2004
Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles. Chant this two line mantra for success in all your ventures... GO

Ganesh Chaturthi is on 18th September

Monday September 13, 2004
Take fresh spiritual resolves and pray to Lord Ganesha for spiritual strength to attain success in your undertakings... Find out how you should observe this day, and how people celebrate ... Read More

War on Terrorism: Meditation Helps

Sunday September 12, 2004
A book by U.S. Army Col. Brian Rees entitled "Terrorism, Retaliation and Victory" discusses a study published in the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation showing 72% reduction in terrorism using Maharishi ... Read More

Swami Vivekananda on 9/11

Saturday September 11, 2004
Did you know, Swami Vivekananda's famous Chicago appearance took place on September 11, where he spoke about similar threats that led to the terrorists attacks in the US on the ... Read More

Madurai: Athens of the East

Thursday September 9, 2004
The southern Indian city of Madurai is famous for its beautiful temples. Manoj Sadasivan writes about the many marvels of the Madurai shrines after visiting the famous Meenakshi Temples... GO

The Supreme Mystic: A Biographical Novel on Krishna

Monday September 6, 2004
Over 800 million people around the world worship Krishna daily. Yet very few people know about Krishna's astonishing personal life. Here's a new biographical novel about the early years of ... Read More

Happy Birthday, Krishna!

Thursday September 2, 2004
September 6-7 is Lord Krishna's Birthday. Indian as well as Western scholars have now accepted the period between 3200 and 3100 BC as the period in which Krishna lived on ... Read More
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