Lecture on beginnings of Sanatana Dharma. In a lecture at Braj Culture Research Institute, on Tuesday, Dr Meenakshi Joshi, research scholar of Vikram University Ujjain, said that Ramanuj Acharya’s teachings are the inspirational force of Sanatana Dharma. Ramanuj Acharya taught the philosophy of vishistadvaita (qualified dualism). Vishistadvaita philosophy is credited as being the ancient origin of the modern philosophy ‘unity in diversity’. Many people believe Vishistadvaita philosophy has the potential to create unity between the different Hindu sects as it is a middle road between the monism of Shankaracharya and the dualism of Madhwacharya. Ramanuj Acharya was inspired by the Alvars, who composed thousands of bhajans and are credited with inspiring the Bhakti tradition of connection to Vishnu through love and devotional practices. Read more (Hindi)
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P.C. Jagran
Maharaj Ambarish Jayanti Celebrations. Mathura, the Rajbari Ambarish Jayanti Seva Mandal organized a parade and cultural program on the occasion of Maharaj Ambarish Jayanti. Maharaj Ambarish is best remembered for the Srimad Bhagavatam lila with Durvasa Rishi, who, after feeling insulted by Maharaj Ambarish, sent a demon against him, but was thwarted by Lord Narayana’s Sudarshan Chakra. When petitioned by Durvasa Rishi, Lord Narayana said that even he could not stop the Sudarshan Chakra and that the only way for Durvasa Rishi to be saved was to ask forgiveness from Maharaj Ambarish. Maharaj Ambarish Jayanti reminds devotees of the need for respectful behavior towards others, even if we feel they insult us. Read more (Hindi)
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P.C. Amar Ujala
CM Yogi caught in Floodplain controversy. Questions are being raised about Chief Minister Yogi’s motives inaugurating Manasi Dhyana Kendra at Nikunj Van Ashram, Panighat, Vrindavan. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the Nikunj Van ashram to be demolished along with all of the buildings on the Yamuna floodplain. Sant Vijay Kaushal of Nikunj Van Ashram denies allegations of being a political insider. Sant Kaushal claims that he is an ordinary sadhu with no political influence except for voting for BJP. CM Yogi, Baba Ramdev and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat are the Guests of honor at the inauguration. Read more (Hindi)
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P.C. Amar Ujala
Illegal factories given notices. At a hearing of the Mathura branch of National Green Tribunal (NGT), eight factories have been given notices to reduce emissions. Petitioner Kantanath Chaturvedi alleges that silver and nickel factories in Mathura are polluting the area. The next hearing is scheduled for 6th November. Read more (Hindi)
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Haridwar bathing ghats. P.C. Holidify
Mahasabhas petition Yogi Government. The Tirth Purohit Mahasabha, Brahmin Mahasabha and other local organizations have joined forces to petition the Yogi Government to make Vrindavan into an organized pilgrimage town, like Rishikesh and Haridwar. The ghats at Haridwar are clean and the area is concreted with designated areas for bathing. Residents wonder why Vrindavan does not have the same facilities. Read more (Hindi)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Diwali Fair Starts today! A funfair will be held every evening from today until 18th October at the Seth BN Poddar College ground, Cantonment railway station, Mathura. The fair will include entertainment and competitions run by Hindustan News. You will be able to purchase items such as Saharanpur furniture, futon couch-beds, handmade jewellery, Panipat handloom cloth and decorative items for the upcoming Diwali festival. Read more (Hindi)
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