Promod Puri's Blog: Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions, page 95
October 31, 2017
Does Religion Has Its Role In Politics
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 its despicable ceremonial rites and practices. It is in this context that the contemporary and progressive political ideologies disdain religion. Its nature is customarily interpreted thru inherent … Continue reading Does Religion Has Its Role In Politics
Published on October 31, 2017 09:21
October 25, 2017
Niqab, Burqa And Myanmar Rohingya Refugees
Whereas, Rohingya Muslims refugees from Myanmar, over half a million in number, are battling terror, exhaustion, and hunger in Bangladesh, here in Canada Muslim-right women, with the support of so-called anti-racist progressive activists, and vote-hungry opportunist politicians, are battling to save their right to wear burqa and niqab as against the upcoming ban in Quebec. … Continue reading Niqab, Burqa And Myanmar Rohingya Refugees
Published on October 25, 2017 08:08
October 24, 2017
Brevity
Brevity in expression is an art on Twitter, politicians excel in it to create distractions. Advertisements
Published on October 24, 2017 12:48
October 23, 2017
Hinduism Thrives In Its Open Structure
By Promod Puri Hinduism is a wide-open structure. It is an abode where believers in God, atheists, and ethicists can comfortably reside together and share their knowledge, beliefs, and experiences for the betterment of humanity and its environments. Hinduism evolves by itself in its conflicting, contradicting, and controversial framework. In its spacious design and architecture, … Continue reading Hinduism Thrives In Its Open Structure
Published on October 23, 2017 12:11
October 22, 2017
WHY IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
One of the most outstanding and contemplating icons of Hinduism is the worship of murtis (idols). The Divine Spirit is perceived in an image. In this perceptive role murtis are an integral part of Hindu institutions and traditions. In its colorful and expressive craftmanship, a murti is an adorable symbol of identity in Hindu iconology. From … Continue reading WHY IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
Published on October 22, 2017 12:45
October 21, 2017
Burqa And Women Health
Women wearing burqa from head to toe should not do so for health reason as it deprives them absorbing vitamin D, essential for bones and general health. This essential vitamin is only available from sun rays, and in winter months that supply is limited. Burqa-ban governments should use the Noble prize winner economist 2017 advice … Continue reading Burqa And Women Health
Published on October 21, 2017 09:30
Light Over Darkness
On October 21 in 1879 Thomas Edison brightened the world with his invention of electric bulb. Victory of light over darkness for all practical purposes.
Published on October 21, 2017 09:24
October 20, 2017
Cashless Society Can Be Catastrophic When Electricity, Networks, Security Fail
Excerpts from an essay in the Conversation by Jay L. Zagorsky Economist and Research Scientist, The Ohio State University A cashless society that solely uses credit cards, debit cards and electronic transfers is dependent on a complex network to replace physical money. This network requires three things to work all the time. First, there always has to … Continue reading Cashless Society Can Be Catastrophic When Electricity, Networks, Security Fail
Published on October 20, 2017 19:12
WHY IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
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 influenced by perception of an object. Source: WHY IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
Published on October 20, 2017 14:34
October 19, 2017
Diwali Mubarak Message To Canada’s PM
Dear Hon. Prime Minister Trudeau: In celebration of the popular Indian festival of lights, I also wish you, Diwali Mubarak. Your selection of Diwali Mubarak expression in your tweet is my choice as well. I noticed that some people tweeted and objected to your use of the word ‘Mubarak’, asserting that it is not a … Continue reading Diwali Mubarak Message To Canada’s PM
Published on October 19, 2017 23:34
Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions
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
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?
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