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Pitra Paksh: Paying Tribute To Our Ancestors (September 2011)

Pitra Paksh presents yet another opportunity to pay tribute to our ancestors through the three Rs: rituals, rites and reflections. During this period, which is from September 12th to 26th. this year, dedicated to the observance of various rituals and rites in remembrance of the dearly departed, it augurs well ...

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SWAHA Hindu College – Graduation 2011

SWAHA Hindu College – Graduation 2011

By Ms Sunita Maharaj & Ms Alana Gajadhar On Thursday 7th July 2011, the administration and staff of SWAHA Hindu College celebrated with over 100 CAPE and CSEC graduates and their parents at the 6th graduation ceremony. It was indeed a very exciting and emotional day for all who were present ...

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Videsh Sookram (Gyaan Deepak Kirtan Mandali)

These days, at the age of sixteen, many of our youth are engrossed in video games, cars, personal friendships, relationships and intense social networking as well as up-to-date on the most current trends in fashion and technology. While all these activities can assist in one’s all-round development, as the old ...

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Hindu Scriptures: The Vedas

Hindu scriptures are classified into two categories. The first category is Sruti which means “that which is heard”. The second is Smriti which means “that which is remembered”. Hinduism’s primary scriptures, collectively known as the Vedas, fall into the Sruti category as they are of no known origin. Indeed, they ...

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The Importance of the Guru in One’s Life

The Importance of the Guru in One’s Life

The word “Guru” is derived from the Sanskrit language and has a deep spiritual meaning. Its two syllables “Gu” and “Ru” stand for the following: “Gu” denotes the spiritual ignorance of humankind. “Ru” represents the radiance of spiritual knowledge that dispels the spiritual ignorance. In short, the Guru is the One ...

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Swatantrataa – The Road to Freedom (August 2011)

As our nation prepares to celebrate forty-nine years of independence later this month, there is no doubt that great strides have been made in our land. For close to half a century we have managed our own economy, society and resources, aiming for a better quality of life for citizens. ...

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Devotion to Guru

Devotion to Guru

Aruni was a dedicated disciple of Sage Dhoumya. He lived in his Guru's ashram and performed Guru-seva daily. One day Aruni was taking the firewood he had collected to the ashram. As he was passing by a field owned by his Guru, he noticed a breach in the embankment that was ...

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