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The portrait was unveiled by the then Speaker of the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament), Dr. Bal Ram Jakhar, in 1989.

When any second generation Indian youth thinks of the Indian Independence movement, the first name that usually enters his or her mind is Mahatma Gandhi. Even though we know that the efforts of many others like Nehru, Tilak, and Aurobindo did not go without acknowledgement, there is still a very skewed perception of the freedom fighters during this time. In the endeavor to overthrow the British Raj, many common people transformed into leaders to undertake the challenge of regaining India’s independence. One such person was Birsa Munda, a humble tribal leader who played a massive role in the movement. Read the rest of this entry »

Electricity does not touch the small/marginal and medium-sized landholder, as the cultivation is deprived of an assured irrigation source. Thus, those who are cultivating cash crops that require irrigated water have to perforce rely on the rainfall that is fickle at the best of times. A technology named ‘Anaerobic Digestion’ has immense potential for improving the quality of life in rural India. Read the rest of this entry »

The clock strikes midnight. With a sleep-induced sigh, the massive textbook is slammed vigorously and stacked on top of the others. I rise from my chair and shuffle down the stairs and towards the sanctuary. Sitting cross-legged, back erect, I close my eyes and inhale, the fresh oxygen refreshing my body. Amidst the stress that comes from the rigors of tests and activities and the hustle and bustle of school, the next five to ten minutes are blissfully spent in the solitude of meditation and prayer. The tension is relieved; the worries are removed from my mind. Read the rest of this entry »

The following is a narration of how one of the foremost warriors of the world fell into a state of worry and doubt, but was guided by his guru to follow his Dharma.

The air was charged with devotion. Tuka says, “Let my tongue ever sing your glory.” So saying, Santha Tukarama sang the glory of Vitthala. The audience was spell bound. Lust was frightened and fled from the place. Her sister Greed felt scorched and followed her soon. Their brother-in-law, Worry, and his wife, Fear, were themselves enveloped with fear of their sustenance, and they also followed suit. Such was the discourse of Tukaram Maharaj.

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Hindu Dharma is for all – theists, semi-theists, atheists, vegetarians, non-vegetarians, realists, mystics, logicists, and who not. Some of these schools of thoughts have taken shape and are widely regarded as distinct faiths. Hindu Dharma and all faiths that evolved from the punyabhumi Bharat are sisterly, complimentary to each other.

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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA (HSS) wishes you, your family and friends a happy and healthy makar sankraman of the Sun or  the commencement of the Sun’s northern course - the Uttaraayana. The festivities of Makar Sankranti are celebrated all across Bharat and by expatriates abroad, by exchanging sweets and best wishes.

Since the last three yearsin the United States, HSS is celebrating the time of Makar Samkraman by means of a unique nationwide project, to create awareness about Yoga. This year, Surya Namaskar Yajna (SNY) or Health for humanity Yogathon began on January 16 and will run through January 31, 2010. It is now in full action in 48 States of the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Namaste,

So this is it, the last edition of Tattva Magazine for this decade. On this unique occasion, I suppose I can send the strongest message to our readers by letting the articles do the talking.

Take it easy,

Tattva Team

Part 1/2 of a first person account of the Epic 62-day struggle to get a land grant for the Lord Amar Nath (Shiva) Shrine located near Jammu city, India.

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A personification of shakti (strength) and bhakti (devotion), Draupadi was one of the bravest and strongest characters in the Mahabharat. Despite being both born and wed into powerful royal families, Draupadi went through countless hardships. She nevertheless emerged victorious and will always be remembered as a valiant woman who stood for the protection of Dharma. Read the rest of this entry »