Sep
24
2013
In the service of God and humanity
In the service of God and humanity
The Encyclopedia of Hinduism is the definitive guide to one of the world's oldest and most diverse religions comprehensively compiled for the first time in history. Covering a full range of subjects—including history, civilization, culture, art, architecture, music, dance, medicine, and spirituality—in a stunning eleven volume collection with thousands of contributions from some of the world's foremost experts and scholars....
In the tragic flooding in Uttarakhand mid-June, innumerable people (estimates report in the thousands) lost their lives. Another 11,000 are estimated to be missing. They couldn't escape as Mother Ganga's waters rose to heights unseen in over 100 years, flowing brown and fast: with forces greater than a speeding train. Nearly 100 dharmshalas (guest houses), packed full of pilgrims fell into the river. Hundreds of cars toppled off foundation-less roads. Roads were destroyed. Bridges collapsed. Countless lives were lost, as were property, possessions and hopes. Here in Uttarakhand, under Pujya Swamiji's vision,...