By Promod Puri “The past is history, future is mystery, but today is a gift……”, stay in the present and enjoy the moments. These are some of the many favored in-vogue quotes. The popular quotations or advisories suggest our prospects belong to the moments we live in. We are told to live, feel, and enjoy the era of the present, rather than being prisoner of the past or future. The reality is: our past is an assortment of both joyous, rough, memorable, and learning experiences. Whereas, our future lies in the prospect of imagination. Imagination is an inspiring concept which … Continue reading Past, Present And Future

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By Promod Puri “The past is history, future is mystery, but today is a gift……”, stay in the present and enjoy the moments. These are some of the many favored in-vogue quotes. The popular quotations or advisories suggest our prospects belong to the moments we live in. We are told to live, feel, and enjoy the era of the present, rather than being prisoner of the past or future. The reality is: our past is an assortment of both joyous, rough, memorable, and learning experiences. Whereas, our future lies in the prospect of imagination. Imagination is an inspiring concept which is … Continue reading Past, Present And Future

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An outstanding feature of Hinduism is the doctrine of “purusarthas”, advocating four complementary engagements in an individual’s life. These are dharma, artha, kama and moksha.   Dharma seeks conscious conduct of life on moral values of honesty, compassion, truthfulness, and purity of body and mind. It is a behavior toward ethical living. Dharma involves austerity, saintliness, absence of anger and non-violence. Dharma-based actions, duties and responsibilities are the commitments toward a righteous living.   Artha means one should be working to earn enough wealth in order to achieve economic liberty or independence. Kama emphasizes on the need of pleasures and … Continue reading Dharma, Karma & Moksha

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By Promod Puri God is the creation of man! Or man is the creation of God. Which one of these statements is right, and which one is wrong, or both right, or both wrong? One more question: if God is the creation of man, then is it an act of God as well? The creation debate has been around for quite some time. The basic reasons which aroused the dubious puzzle, are man’s ability to seek rationales, his perceptions, and capacity of understanding of the nature’s phenomena around him. The debatable topic is imperative to fathom the nature of God … Continue reading MAN CREATED GOD OR GOD CREATED MAN

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By Promod Puri I am a proud Canadian citizen. In this land of multi-cultural and multi-religious freedoms I am also a proud Hindu. But when I visit India I am not a Hindu. Because, I confess, many, many, many times I have eaten beef steaks. And that I am not “hiding” the fact that our refrigerator often has minced beef. I am not a Hindu in India because I don’t adore Trump, and I did not share the pictures showing special Hindu prayers for his success in the US presidential race. Unlike Trump, I am not an anti-refugee, and I’m … Continue reading Am I A Hindu In India

When we shake off rituals and customs from religions the same vibration of meaningfulness and spirituality can be realized in all of them. Rituals and customs only provide architecture to a religio… Source: When We Shake Off Rituals From Religions Continue reading When We Shake Off Rituals From Religions

Induction of divinity in thoughts, words and deeds is cardinal part of any religious order. Source: Divinity In Thought Continue reading Divinity In Thought

By Promod Puri Seeking the divine spirit is a spiritual pursuit. And within that pursuit is the social aspects of the divinity which impact the Hindu mind to develop a personality of goodness. Divi… Source: Hinduism Offers Management of Self & Society Continue reading Hinduism Offers Management of Self & Society

Tum Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao To Ye Haq Hai Tumko Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai Mere Dil Ki Mere Jazbaat Ki Keemat Kya Hai Uljhe Uljhe Se Khayalaat Ki Keemat Kya Hai Maine Kyun Pyar Kiya Tumse, Kyun Pyar Kiya In Pareshan Sawalaat Ki Keemat Kya Hai Tum Jo Yeh Bhi N Bataao To Ye Haq Hai Tumko Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai Zindagi Sirf Muhabbat Nahin Kuchh Aur Bhi Hai Zulf-o-Rukhsar Ki Jannat Nahin Kuchh Aur Bhi Hai Bhook Aur Pyaas Ki Maari Huii Is Duniya Mein Ishq Hi Ek Haqeeqat … Continue reading Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai

(The following excerpt is taken courtesy the New York Times) “Approach making your coffee the same way you approach meditating. Be completely here and now in the present moment, centering your attention exclusively on what you are doing and feeling. Being mindful of how you make your coffee shows you how to be mindful in every part of your life.” — Gloria Chadwick, the author of “Zen Coffee: A Guide to Mindful Meditation.” Smell the aroma from the coffee grounds as you put them into the coffee filter. Breathe in their deep, rich, intense fragrance. As you pour the water … Continue reading Meditation With Sound Of Brewing Coffee

by Warsan Shire no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark you only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well your neighbors running faster than you breath bloody in their throats the boy you went to school with who kissed you dizzy behind the old tin factory is holding a gun bigger than his body you only leave home when home won’t let you stay. no one leaves home unless home chases you fire under feet hot blood in your belly it’s not something you ever thought of doing until … Continue reading no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark

In the prayer to God lies the karma. Karma means action. From God, one seeks to do the right action. The reaction will follow based on the Karma. That is the law of Karma. Harvest the fruit of good actions… Source: GOD & KARMA Continue reading GOD & KARMA

Film Review: by Promod Puri     It is a tense play of strategies, techniques and actions, excitement, and madness, defense, and offense, frustrations, and rewards. It is a fight against societal wrongs. It is a game of emotions, tears, and joys. This is the package Aamir Khan has delivered on the silver screen in a two and half hour thrill titled Dangal. Life’s dynamics are well portrayed in this masterpiece based on a true story. In the lead role, Aamir Khan plays an odd patriarch who defies, protests, struggles and achieves what he wanted in life. He has a … Continue reading Life is a Dangal too

By Promod Puri Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to temple mandatory in the faith? What impact does the caste system have on Hindu society? Why do some rituals make perfect sense while others are so vague? What are the secular and diverse characters in Hinduism? What physics principles constitute the sound of Om? What is karma and its role in our day to day lives? These are some of the many questions which intrigue the non-Hindu mind as well as even among the Hindus especially those belonging to the … Continue reading A BRIEF UNDERSTANDING OF HINDUISM

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Film Review: Dangal Producer: Aamir Khan Productions Director: Nitesh Tiwari Cast: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar, Ritwik Sahore and Girish Kulkarni Rating: 4 stars There is one man in the film industry who is in himself a brand for excellence and who rarely disappoints his audience who rightly expect sparks, be it at the ticket counter or in terms of aesthetic quality. No prize for guessing? Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan. He simply takes Dangal to another level, playing Mahavir Singh Phogat that will set the bar to a… Continue reading Film Review: Dangal is master-piece of faction

In the spirit of exchanging greetings with our friends and relative we also wish peace and happiness for all the humanity, and join together to bring along everybody so nobody is left out in our ce… Source: Season’s Greetings Continue reading Season’s Greetings

Does God play a role in assigning karmas in an individual’s life? If He does then karma can be classified as fate or a predetermined destiny. In that case, our freedom to create events is ei… Source: Does God Play Role In Our Karmas Continue reading ​ Does God Play Role In Our Karmas

By Promod Puri Despite its global image of being a tolerant society, racism, and bias towards major ethnic communities are still the rooted aspects of Canada. Added to that, ethnic communities also have mindset racist sentiments among themselves. Moreover, some or most of them exercise bigotry and dislike within their own group. A recent poll by Forum Research reveals the “unfavorable feelings” toward both religious and cultural minorities existing not only among the people but among the voters of all the three national political parties as well. The poll says 41 percent of Canadians do not feel favorable about at … Continue reading Racism Is More Than White,Black Or Brown

Yes, of course we all know we should exercise every day during the holiday season to help counter the onslaught of excess calories that started on Thanksgiving and will mercifully end with a New Year’s toast. We may even tire of hearing about exercise and weight from family, friends and the media. But an equally important reason to exercise every day is related to blood pressure, not waistline. As a physiologist who has studied exercise and health for over 20 years, I can tell you that exercise lowers blood pressure – and does so right away. Whether you go for … Continue reading Daily Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure

By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to a religion, the pathways to divinity which are paved with morals and ethics, are often debased by… Source: RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS Continue reading RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS

Does God play a role in assigning karmas in an individual’s life? If He does then a karma can be classified as fate or a predetermined destiny. In that case our freedom to create events is ei… Source: God’s Role In Fate Continue reading God’s Role In Fate

promodpuri.com is the website of interesting, informative and thoughtful contents worth exploring and sharing. Enjoy. Defining and exploring Hinduism and articles on Religion, Politics, Human Interest Source: WELCOME Continue reading WELCOME

Parh parh Alam te faazil hoya Te kaday apnay aap nu parhya ee na Translation: You read to become all knowledgeable But you never read yourself You read so many books to know it all, yet fail to eve… Source: From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah Continue reading From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah

By Shyami V. Ramani In 2013, India became the fourth country in the world (after Russia, the United States and the European Union) and the only emerging nation to launch a Mars probe into space. Bu… Source: Why it’s easier for India to get to Mars than to tackle its toilet challenge Continue reading Why it’s easier for India to get to Mars than to tackle its toilet challenge

Parh parh Alam te faazil hoya Te kaday apnay aap nu parhya ee na Translation: You read to become all knowledgeable But you never read yourself You read so many books to know it all, yet fail to eve… Source: From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah Continue reading From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah

“In the United States, we know what happens when we start dividing ourselves along lines of race or religion or ethnicity. It’s dangerous,” he said. Not just for the minority groups that are subjec… Source: WORDS OF WISDOM: Continue reading WORDS OF WISDOM:

By Promod Puri Despite being stigmatized as Nazi emblem of anti-Semitic, hate and violence, Swastika, the world’s most recognized sign, represents an auspicious and sacred symbol in Hinduism. Swastika is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘svastika’ which simply means ‘lucky’. The geometric pattern of Swastika is believed to have its origin over 10,000 years ago in the Indus Valley Civilization. It got worldwide eminence and adoption over the centuries. Many civilizations from Asia to Europe and even in the American continent adopted Swastika as a simple design relating to martial, religious, business and cultural trends including the belief that it … Continue reading Hindu Swastika Exhibits Tolerance, Fortune and Auspiciousness

“Hinduism has no traditional ecclesiastical order, no centralized religious authorities, no governing body, no prophet(s) nor any binding holy book; Hindus can choose to be polytheistic, pantheistic, monistic, or atheistic. Within this diffuse and open structure, spirituality in Hindu philosophy is an individual experience”. – Julius Lipner, author: Hindus: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. Source: Wikipedia. Read more on Hinduism Continue reading Hinduism: An Individual Experience

One issue ObamaCare can’t cover is the stupidity of Donald Trump and his likes including “Hindus For Trump”. Source: Stupidity Not Covered by ObamaCare Continue reading Stupidity Not Covered by ObamaCare

“In Quito, Ecuador, at 2,850 metres above sea level, up to 50,000 people are gathering to discuss the future of the world’s cities. Where do we put the three billion extra people who wi… Source: In Quito, the world meets to discuss the future of cities Continue reading In Quito, the world meets to discuss the future of cities

Progressive Hindu Dialogue is an initiative to explore, recognize and advance the rational, liberal and progressive nature of Hinduism. It is also a forum to debate the symbolic aspects of Hinduism… Source: Welcome Continue reading Welcome

Image formation is a very natural trait in human psychology. In our conscious state all our feelings, ideas and impulses manifest images. The genesis of an image is a cognitive imagination influenc… Source: SIGNIFICANCE OF IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM Continue reading SIGNIFICANCE OF IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM

It seems the law of karma has started playing heavily on Donald Trump. Ever since the presidential race started in February, Trump has been generating extreme racists controversies against minoriti… Source: Trump And The Law Of Karma Continue reading Trump And The Law Of Karma

Some rituals have rationales, explanations and acceptable interpretations. But there are others which are meaningless, vague and disconnected. These exhibit indignation, confusion and even disgrace… Source: The Good & Bad In Rituals Continue reading The Good & Bad In Rituals

Excerpt from Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs And Traditions Hinduism has de-emphasized the period of its origin. Instead, it has taken a philosophical route which is cyclical rather linear. It doe… Source: History Of Hinduism Continue reading History Of Hinduism

Ritual of worship is not only a devout service but meditative expression of reverence for a faith or deity as well.  Being its key part a religion without its procedural customs and practices canno… Source: Rituals Are Part of Hinduism’s Portfolio Continue reading Rituals Are Part of Hinduism’s Portfolio

By Purva Grover, Founder & Editor- The Indian Trumpet, Dubai, UAE   Often, we’re not introduced to religion, rarely are we given a choice to pick one. Born in a Hindu family, you follow Hindu… Source: A journey of self-discovery Continue reading A journey of self-discovery

Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to temple mandatory in the faith? What impact does the caste system have on Hindu society? Why do some rituals ma… Source: All About Hinduism Continue reading All About Hinduism

“When India got Independence and Ambedkar being the principle author of the nation’s constitution and holding the law portfolio in the cabinet, Untouchability was declared unlawful. After cen… Source: MANUSMRITI IS ILLEGAL Continue reading MANUSMRITI IS ILLEGAL

Progressive Hindu Dialogue is an initiative to explore, recognize and advance the rational, liberal and progressive nature of Hinduism. It is also a forum to debate the symbolic aspects of Hinduism… Source: Welcome Continue reading Welcome

The pathways to divinity are infused with words of morality and ethics, principles and noble deeds. Rituals facilitate the walk The liberalism in Hinduism has encouraged a maze of ritual genesis. From a religious point of view, a ritual is a symbolic and sacramental repetitive activity which provides manner and order in performing revered service. Rituals and diversities in Hinduism based on local traditions, customs and languages invigorate the faith while it adapts itself to changing environments. In these social and cultural transitions rituals perpetually take up dominating space in Hindu convictions and sentiments. Imprints of rituals adequately identify Hinduism … Continue reading Rituals