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India must reconnect to spiritual past: President Pranab Mukherjee

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IANS Nov 16, 2014, 03.57PM IST

(President Pranab Mukherjee)

VRINDAVAN: President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said as India makes a "transformative change" from being a developing to a developed nation, it must reconnect to its spiritual past.

Speaking at the Chandrodaya temple being established by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) here, Mukherjee said India was one of the oldest and culturally rich civilizations in the world.

"As we now make the transformative change from being a developing to a developed economy, there will be immense pressures on our socio-economic and moral fabric. It is, therefore, imperative that we reconnect to our spiritual dimensions. There can be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity," said the President.

Expressing happiness that the temple will disseminate the message of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in a rational manner, Mukherjee said that the message was particularly relevant for the society today.

"While we as a nation move up the developmental ladder, it is essential that our spiritual core, which forms the bedrock of our civilization, remains undiluted and strong as ever."

The president said Vrindavan should strive to become a world renowned center for spiritual enlightenment, from where the message of divinity and peace resonates across all humanity.

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President Pranab Mukherjee hopes Vrindavan to be world centre of spiritual enlightenment

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The holy town of Vrindavan should strive to become the world center for spiritual enlightenment, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday after performing a special "puja" for the construction of the world tallest Shri Krishna temple in Vrindavan.

The "Chandrodaya Mandir", an architectural marvel seeking to restore the glory and the times of Lord Shri Krishna, is planned to be thrice the height of 72.5- metre 'Qutub Minar' in Delhi."I am glad to know that Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have taken various initiatives towards making Vrindavan a hub of religious tourism.

"The present project adds a new dimension to these initiatives and shall hopefully generate positive spin-offs both for local society and the economy," Mukherjee said.He hoped that 'Vrindavan' strives to become a world renowned center for spiritual enlightenment, from where the message of divinity and peace resonates across all humanity.

Mukherjee said that a civilised society must follow ancient values of truthfulness and compassion."Srimad Bhagavatam describes the four pillars of spirituality-- truthfulness, compassion, austerity and purity.

Civilized societies exist and operate within the framework of these values," he said.Mukherjee said as the country is undergoing a transformative change from being a developing to a developed economy, there will be immense pressures on our socio-economic and moral fabric.

"It is, therefore, imperative that we reconnect to our spiritual dimensions. There can be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity.

"I congratulate International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for their efforts in highlighting and propagating the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna across the world," he said.

Mukherjee expressed happiness over the initiatives that are being contemplated for the upliftment of society under the aegis of 'Chandrodaya Mandir' project, including welfare programmes for the widows of Vrindavan and the restoration, upgradation and rejuvenation of the important sites of Braj.

The 'Akshaya Patra' program through which ISKCON is providing mid-day meals to nearly 1.4 lakh children in 2,160 schools in Mathura District for the last decade is a noble initiative indeed, he said.

"I am confident that ISKCON will continue to partner both the Central and the State Governments in their efforts aimed at social change and reformation," the President said.

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President Pranab Mukherjee hopes Vrindavan to be world centre of spiritual enlightenment

President hopes Vrindavan be world centre of spiritual enlightenment

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Vrindavan (UP): The holy town of Vrindavan should strive to become the world center for spiritual enlightenment, President Pranab Mukherjee said today after performing a special "puja" for the construction of the world tallest Shri Krishna temple here.

The "Chandrodaya Mandir", an architectural marvel seeking to restore the glory and the times of Lord Shri Krishna, is planned to be thrice the height of 72.5- metre 'Qutub Minar' in Delhi.

"I am glad to know that Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have taken various initiatives towards making Vrindavan a hub of religious tourism. The present project adds a new dimension to these initiatives and shall hopefully generate positive spin-offs both for local society and the economy," Mukherjee said.

He hoped that 'Vrindavan' strives to become a world renowned center for spiritual enlightenment, from where the message of divinity and peace resonates across all humanity.

Mukherjee said that a civilised society must follow ancient values of truthfulness and compassion. "Srimad Bhagavatam describes the four pillars of spirituality-- truthfulness, compassion, austerity and purity. Civilized societies exist and operate within the framework of these values," he said.

Mukherjee said as the country is undergoing a transformative change from being a developing to a developed economy, there will be immense pressures on our socio-economic and moral fabric.

"It is, therefore, imperative that we reconnect to our spiritual dimensions. There can be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity. I congratulate International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for their efforts in highlighting and propagating the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna across the world," he said.

Mukherjee expressed happiness over the initiatives that are being contemplated for the upliftment of society under the aegis of 'Chandrodaya Mandir' project, including welfare programmes for the widows of Vrindavan and the restoration, upgradation and rejuvenation of the important sites of Braj. The 'Akshaya Patra' program through which ISKCON is providing mid-day meals to nearly 1.4 lakh children in 2,160 schools in Mathura District for the last decade is a noble initiative indeed, he said.

"I am confident that ISKCON will continue to partner both the Central and the State Governments in their efforts aimed at social change and reformation," the President said.

The Rs 300 crore skyscraper temple project is expected to be completed in the next five years, organisers of the project said, adding, funds had been collected from various corporate houses and devotees of Lord Krishna for it.

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India must reconnect to spiritual past: Pranab

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Vrindavan, Nov 16 (IANS): President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said as India makes a "transformative change" from being a developing to a developed nation, it must reconnect to its spiritual past.

Speaking at the Chandrodaya temple being established by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) here, Mukherjee said India was one of the oldest and culturally rich civilizations in the world.

"As we now make the transformative change from being a developing to a developed economy, there will be immense pressures on our socio-economic and moral fabric. It is, therefore, imperative that we reconnect to our spiritual dimensions.

"There can be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity," said the president.

Expressing happiness that the temple will disseminate the message of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in a rational manner, Mukherjee said that the message was particularly relevant for the society today.

"While we as a nation move up the developmental ladder, it is essential that our spiritual core, which forms the bedrock of our civilization, remains undiluted and strong as ever."

The president said Vrindavan should strive to become a world renowned center for spiritual enlightenment, from where the message of divinity and peace resonates across all humanity.

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Citizens need to reconnect with their spiritual dimensions: President Mukherjee

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President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday described India as one of the oldest and culturally rich civilizations in the world, and given the transformative change from being a developing to a developed economy, there were bound to be pressures and changes.

"There will be immense pressures on our socio-economic and moral fabric. It is, therefore, imperative that we reconnect to our spiritual dimensions. There can be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity," President Mukherjee said in his speech after attending the Anantha Sthapana Puja at the Chandrodaya Mandir here.

The mandir has been established by ISKON.

Congratulating ISKCON for their efforts in highlighting and propagating the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna across the world. the President expressed his happiness that the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will strive to disseminate the philosophical message of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in an easy to understand and rational manner.

He said, "That message is particularly relevant for us as a society today. While we as a nation move up the developmental ladder, it is essential that our spiritual core, which forms the bedrock of our civilization, remains undiluted and strong as ever."

President Mukherjee said Srimad Bhagavatam describes the four pillars of spirituality - truthfulness, compassion, austerity and purity. Civilized societies exist and operate within the framework of these values. Lord Krishna, through His timeless teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, has shaped the intellectual, cultural and spiritual mindscape of India for several millennia. It is, thus, only appropriate that Vrindavan strives to become a world renowned center for spiritual enlightenment, from where the message of divinity and peace resonates across all humanity.

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Vrindavan: President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said as India makes a "transformative change" from being a developing to a developed nation, it must reconnect to its spiritual past.

Speaking at the Chandrodaya temple being established by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) here, Mukherjee said India was one of the oldest and culturally rich civilizations in the world.

"As we now make the transformative change from being a developing to a developed economy, there will be immense pressures on our socio-economic and moral fabric. It is, therefore, imperative that we reconnect to our spiritual dimensions.

"There can be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity," said the president.

Expressing happiness that the temple will disseminate the message of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam in a rational manner, Mukherjee said that the message was particularly relevant for the society today.

"While we as a nation move up the developmental ladder, it is essential that our spiritual core, which forms the bedrock of our civilization, remains undiluted and strong as ever."

The president said Vrindavan should strive to become a world renowned center for spiritual enlightenment, from where the message of divinity and peace resonates across all humanity.

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Bali, Indonesia: The hidden spiritual side of Bali

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Sheriden Rhodes Nov 14 2014 at 1:15 PM

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Deep in the lush valley, sliced in two by the sacred river of Pakerisan, lies a 10th-century meditation temple carved in moss swathed rock. This astonishing temple lies concealed, and practically unheard of, off the well-worn tourist path. Our guide lights incense and sprinkles himself with holy water as I peer inside the ancient chambers carved into the side of the stone hill.

Inside these rock caves, overhung with ferns, the Balinese used to stay and prepare food for offerings. It's damp, humid and surreal to see these largely untouched chambers lying just outside of Ubud, which is crawling with tourists. The only sound is the trickle of running water and the only other person in sight is a farmer tending his terraced rice fields across the other side of the valley.

I was collected from a hotel in Seminyak in a restored and modified VW Kombi early that morning. The Beach Boys' Surfin' USA blared from the speakers as my driver and guide, Mangde and Made, bundled my luggage in the back and headed for the hills the usually bustling streets free of tourists and traffic at this hour of the morning. We were headed for a small village, 20 kilometres north of Ubud, for morning tea with Enong Ismail, professor and curator of the Sukarno Centre, and leading expert on the recently World Heritage listed Pakerisan River area.

The softly spoken Enong has partnered with Australian expat Brett Morgan, who runs Private Concierge Bali and VW Limo Bali to offer the new Seven Temples of Enlightenment tour. This fascinating day-long expedition outlines the origins of the Balinese Hindu religion 'Hindu Dharma', tracing its evolution on a tour of Bali's most important temples and monuments some of which even the locals don't know about.

We start our day with fragrant ginger tea and Indonesian sweets at Enong's private home, surrounded by rice fields on a ridge overlooking the Pakerisan River. Over tea, he talks about Bali's unique culture, which he has documented since 1979. Despite being born a Muslim in Java, Enong converted to Hinduism and spends his time giving back to the island he is so passionate about.

"Every part of Bali has their own inscription on the temples, which go back centuries. In every local village there are three beliefs, although the Balinese believe there is only one universal creator," he tells me. Enong explains how Hindu Dharma is a joining of Buddhism, Hindu and the Balinese belief in respecting your ancestor. Modern-day Bali Hinduism evolved over centuries, influenced by the Javanese empire.

After a sash is tied around my waist, we make our way to one of Bali's most significant and ancient temples, Jagasari, a complex of three mud brick temples, representing the head, body and feet. It is Bali's first Hindu temple, from the eighth century, and amazingly is still used regularly by the local village.

Gede, head of the youth associated for the world heritage listing Tampak Siring area and one of the knowledgeable team who runs the Seven Temples tour, tells me that important decisions are still made here. Not long ago his father, a priest and a pregnant, unmarried girl sat on a platform in the third temple. The meeting was called to determine who the father of the unborn baby was. In this case the man responsible was found, but astonishingly if no one admits it, the girl can choose her husband from the assembled villagers, whether they're married or not.

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