Afroz Alam, Maulana Azad National Urdu University When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian parliament for the first time…
2+2 = 4, Not 5
One school in Hindu philosophy is called Sankhya, which literary means numbers. So it seeks rationality, like 2+2=4, rejecting 2+2=5.…
Positive Attitude Helps Beat Cancer
Meeting Ashok Bhargava,on right, after a couple of months was like welcoming a combating soldier returning home from a winning…
Embracing the Present: Past, Future, and Life’s Journey
The narrative emphasizes the importance of living in the present while acknowledging the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. It discusses how our experiences shape our identity and future through imagination and memories. Each moment is depicted as a gift, with past experiences serving as valuable lessons and society’s heritage.
Social Divinity And Hinduism
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Why do human beings speak so many languages?
Courtesy The Conversation People currently speak 7,000 languages around the globe. Michael Gavin, CC BY-ND Michael Gavin, Colorado State University…
Who Is Right: Atheists Or Believers In God
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WHAT IS PROMODPURI.COM
https://promodpuri.com/ Rationality, humanism and compassion with liberal, secular and progressive preferences are the basis of the readings covered by promodpuri.com The…
Simple Thought
In my humble spiritual thinking, my religion is short, simple and flexible that it can fit comfortably in any other…
Past, Present And Future
By Promod Puri “The past is history, future is mystery, but today is a gift……”, stay in the present and enjoy…
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
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Who Is Right: Atheists Or Believers In God
Atheists (e.g. Christopher Hitchens in “The Portable Atheist”) deny or disbelieve the existence of a supreme being, not by putting…
Rediscovering God
“While on the progressive path one can explicitly observe that in our religious places, God’s existence is marred by elaborate…
Apology From Govt. of Canada
“Today, we are announcing that the government of Canada has reached a settlement with Mr. Omar Khadr, bringing this civil…
Politics And Religion
“Politics and religion must be kept separate” is an acknowledged doctrine in secular and democratic-socialist systems. But there are elements…
MODI Vs TRUMP
Whereas Trump has stiff relationship with the media, Modi is steadily developing a controlling relationship with the media. promodpuri.com
Perception Of God
God is more than our mindset imagination of being a super human governing this universe. A simple and brief, but…
Perception Of God
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Silence Is Deadly For Indian Democracy
By Promod Puri India is increasingly becoming a democracy of silent middle class, silent opposition, and silenced press. Under the…
Wonder Woman Too Western & Too White
Blockbuster movie Wonder Woman is too western and too white. With its sexualized image and unrealistic beauty, WW does not…
Dharma, Karma & Moksha
An outstanding feature of Hinduism is the doctrine of “purusarthas”, advocating four complementary engagements in an individual’s life. These are…
Dharma, Karma & Moksha
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Progressive Hindu Dialogue
Progressive Hindu Dialogue is an initiative to explore, recognize and advance the rational, liberal and progressive nature of Hinduism. It…
World Does Not need Forces To Defend Borders
By Promod Puri Do the countries of the world need armies, navies, and air forces any more to defend their…
Self-love – not bans – will bring an end to Africa’s bleaching syndrome
Children as young as three internalise a bias against dark skin. Shutterstock Ronald Hall, Michigan State University To be black…
Trump is a political genius
It seems our desire for instant gratification has conquered politics. Voters are channel-hopping, snacking on ideologies and political styles, moving…
SEEKING WAY TO END TERRORISM
In recent weeks, there has been one major terrorist attack in Afghanistan where over 150 people died, and two such…
MAN CREATED GOD OR GOD CREATED MAN
By Promod Puri God is the creation of man! Or man is the creation of God. Which one of these…
The planet is going to be dirtier while America tries to be “great” again.
THOUGHTS ON THOUGHT
CREATION, CULTIVATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THOUGHT By Promod Puri Simple Thought: Infuse purity and ethics in thoughts, base karmas on…
Trump Library
So much is said and so much is written, and keeps on multiplying, compared with anybody else in both American…
JAPAN COSTITUTION FORBIDS WAR
Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution (日本国憲法第9条 Nihonkokukenpō dai kyū-jō?) is a clause in the national Constitution of Japan outlawing…
Am I A Hindu In India
By Promod Puri I am a proud Canadian citizen. In this land of multi-cultural and multi-religious freedoms I am also…
EASTER AND VAISAKHI: FESTIVALS OF NEW BEGINNING
By Promod Puri Easter is a celebration of resurrection of Jesus. It is on this day, Christians believe in the…
When We Shake Off Rituals From Religions
When we shake off rituals and customs from religions the same vibration of meaningfulness and spirituality can be realized in…
Divinity In Thought
Induction of divinity in thoughts, words and deeds is cardinal part of any religious order. Source: Divinity In Thought
Hinduism Offers Management of Self & Society
By Promod Puri Seeking the divine spirit is a spiritual pursuit. And within that pursuit is the social aspects of…
Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai
Tum Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao To Ye Haq Hai Tumko Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai Mere…
Meditation With Sound Of Brewing Coffee
(The following excerpt is taken courtesy the New York Times) “Approach making your coffee the same way you approach meditating.…
A Glimpse of Black History in U.S.A
(Pic.Juvenile convicts at work in the fields, 1903. Library of Congress/John L. Spivak) What happened after slavery in the United…
Costa Rica the World’s happiest Nation
Costa Rica is the most environmentally advanced and happiest place on earth, according to Happy Planet Index. In 1949, Costa…
no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark
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TRUMP WALL
Every wall has two sides. In the case of Trump Wall, one faces America, and the other faces Mexico. The…
When India Became Republic
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GOD & KARMA
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POWER OF PROTEST
With massive parade of over half a million people in Washington the day after the presidential Inauguration, the spirit of…
MERCY FOR SNOWDEN
MERCY FOR SNOWDEN: Only few hours are left, and President Obama still can exercise his benevolence to grant mercy to…
Life is a Dangal too
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Humility Is Obama’s Legacy
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Meryl Streep Slams Trump At Golden Globes
“….who are we, and what is Hollywood anyway? It’s just a bunch of people from other places. I was born…
Versatile Actor Om Puri
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A BRIEF UNDERSTANDING OF HINDUISM
By Promod Puri Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to…
Film Review: Dangal is master-piece of faction
Originally posted on Vishal Bhidu:
Film Review: Dangal Producer: Aamir Khan Productions Director: Nitesh Tiwari Cast: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima…
Super Salad, Trump, Mantras, Web Pages Highlights Of 2016
By Promod Puri Time flies. So was the year 2016. As the cliché goes “it seems only yesterday” when we…
HAPPY NEW YEAR:
In the spirit of exchanging New Year greetings, we wish peace and happiness for all humanity. Like animals, plants, mountains,…
Surreal:Word of the Year
“It’s a word that is used to express a reaction to something shocking or surprising, a meaning which is built…
Billion $ Business of “Defence”
It is the business of arms and ammunition which is killing many more people worldwide than diseases or natural disasters.…
Season’s Greetings
In the spirit of exchanging greetings with our friends and relative we also wish peace and happiness for all the…
Season’s Greetings For All
In the spirit of exchanging greetings with our friends and relatives we also wish peace and happiness for all…
Does God Play Role In Our Karmas
Does God play a role in assigning karmas in an individual’s life? If He does then karma can be classified…
Far-Left, Far-Right: Both Can Lead To Authoritarianism
Michael Patrick Cullinane, Reader in US History, Northumbria University, Newcastle Courtesy:theconversation.com As the 20th century wore on, the extremes of…
Racism Is More Than White,Black Or Brown
By Promod Puri Despite its global image of being a tolerant society, racism, and bias towards major ethnic communities are…
Chandra Bodalia: The Man who Captures Smiles
By Promod Puri Chandra Bodalia is a living legend in the South Asian community of B.C. The man who has…
Daily Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure
Yes, of course we all know we should exercise every day during the holiday season to help counter the onslaught…
Cuba offers rum to pay off $276m Czech debt
Cuba has come up with an unusual way to repay its multi-million dollar debt to the Czech Republic –…
“To develop a complete mind:
“To develop a complete mind: study the science of art; study the art of science. Learn how to see. Realize…
Manmohan Singh On Demonetisation
Modi’s decision on demonetisation was based on an utterly false premise –“That all cash is black money and all black…
RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS
By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to a religion, the pathways to divinity…
Poverty
“Poverty is not only measured in terms of lack of money but also in the lack of respect and dignity”,…
Leader of the Free World
“We are dealing with a world – especially after the American election – which first needs to be sorted out”,…
RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS
By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to a religion, the pathways to divinity…
The Shrinking World Of Leftists
Leftists, a.k.a Communists, are a strange breed of people. Highly educated, highly informed and intellectually persuasive in arguments and discussions.…
FABRICATION OF FAKE NEWS
Fabricated or manufactured news is often a busy supply line on social media and that is mostly responsible for its…
God’s Role In Fate
Does God play a role in assigning karmas in an individual’s life? If He does then a karma can be…
He Fought To Uproot Caste System
Dr. Bhumirao Ramji Ambedkar was a fearless and dedicated soldier who fought to uproot casteism from the contaminated soil of…
Hinduism, Diwali and swastikas: Explained
by Douglass Todd The Vancouver Sun, November 1, 2016 With Canada’s 500,000 Hindus celebrating Diwali throughout this week, the awkward…
Genes Determine Our Health-related Fate
Is fate a real belief. Does fate play its role in our lives? Or is it just an imaginary judgment that…
Desmond Tito Says:
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.”
Polarization of Opinion
Our viewpoints are hard to change. We pick up from the internet and social media only that information and knowledge…
Nothing in The World Is Final
“Nothing in the world is final, ultimate, lasting and durable. THERE IS NO FULL STOP IN HISTORY. What appeared to…
Good thing about P.M. Trudeau
The good thing about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is that he is neither an extreme leftist nor an extreme rightist.…
WORLD DIVIDED BETWEEN TWO CASTES:
Politically the world is divided between two castes. The Leftists and the Rightists. As these are ideologically known and understood.…
Building Divine Residency More Relevant Than Knowing God He or She
By Promod Puri If God or the Supreme Being is He, She or It; residing in heaven, up there in…
MANUSMIRITI AND WOMEN
(From the book Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs And Traditions by Promod Puri) Since bias knows no boundaries, Manusmriti not only…
The Significance of Om in Hinduism and the Juxtaposition with Trump
The Republican Hindu Coalition organized a fundraising event for Donald Trump, calling themselves “Hindus for Trump” and featuring the sacred symbol “om” on the event poster. However, the juxtaposition of Trump and this revered Hindu symbol raises questions, as the meaning of “om” is complex and varied within Hindu traditions, representing diverse voices and beliefs.
TOLERANCE OR ACCEPTANCE
Jagessar Das M. D. President Kabir Association of Canada People all over the world talk about tolerance, such as racial…
From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah
Parh parh Alam te faazil hoya Te kaday apnay aap nu parhya ee na Translation: You read to become all…
Why it’s easier for India to get to Mars than to tackle its toilet challenge
By Shyami V. Ramani In 2013, India became the fourth country in the world (after Russia, the United States and…
From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah
The content emphasizes the importance of introspection and self-awareness. It critiques the tendency to seek knowledge externally, attend religious places, and confront external evils while neglecting personal reflection and the battles within oneself, highlighting the wisdom of recognizing and addressing one’s inner self, as articulated by Bulleh Shah.
Why it’s easier for India to get to Mars than to tackle its toilet challenge
By Shyami V. Ramani In 2013, India became the fourth country in the world (after Russia, the United States and…
WORDS OF WISDOM:
“In the United States, we know what happens when we start dividing ourselves along lines of race or religion or…
Virasat-E-Khalsa: A Marvel of Sikh Heritage
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American Election Scene
Let us dump Trump and not see his face again. With American politics at an all-time low, it’s no wonder…
“NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR”
A universal truth Agony, misery, pains or sufferings, both physical and emotional, and in all degrees of intensity, are the…
“Koi bole ram ram; koi khudae….
One of the spiritual gems of Guru Nanak Devji, which portrays the essence of all religions: “Koi bole ram ram;…
By Jai Birdi
OBJECTIVE,FAIR,CRITICAL YET RESPECTFUL Very objective, fair, critical, yet respectful observation. Hinduism- “it stimulates and encourages debate, protest, amendments and even…
By Dr. Sanjay Grover
FRESH PROSPECTIVE “It is a very concise book and every statement is like an aphorism that needs to be contemplated…
By Purva Grover
Amazing!!excellently written book in a simple way on a complicated subject Hinduism is not a religion,it is a science in…
Book Review: Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs and Traditions
GREAT INFORMATION Even if you are not a Hindu this book has a lot of great information in it and…
By Darla Ortiz
TO LEARN ABOUT HINDUISM THIS IS A MUST READ I think anyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism, or…
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