Hindus must stop this Christmas tree business and wishing Merry Christmas

[uNmaivirumbi]

Enough. Do not do this

Follow our tradition

We do not have to and should not follow some other tradition. Do not
follow their symbols. This sends a wrong message to kids

Even if you respect others, it does mean you should follow that

Stick to yours and do not dilute it

There are so many schools in the world, does any one want our kids to
follow the curriculum of all schools at the same time?

You speak your language and you do not have to and cannot mix all
languages for daily use

Your resources and time must be spent in your tradition

The fact Hindus have for so long respected others is enough. No one
else does that

We do not have to follow their customs and their modes of worship

[hari.k...@inderotr.com]

Xmas Father on a bullock Cart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX1JObcTgN0

Hindu Christmas Dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9209Re6SASA

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In article
<6b93a962-337d-4566...@a6g2000vbh.googlegroups.com>,
uNmaivirumbi <tripurant...@yahoo.com> posted:

I agree. Dhanyavaad for your post!

Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi
Om Shanti

[hari.k...@inderoji.com]

Merry Christmas! - Indian Jingle Bells

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bkF6K7-MMQ

Visit to a temple of the fastest growing religion in india:

SUPER SHOPPER

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Dr. Jai Maharaj posted:

Panch Ganapati

Hinduism Today
http://www.hinduism today.com
November, 1995

December's Five-Day Family Home Festival

Panch Ganapati is a modern Hindu festival of the Five-Faced Maha
Ganapati -- Lord of Categories. This festival falls during the thirty
days of the Markali Pillaiyar home festival and lasts for five days -
- from December 21st through 25th.

The winter solstice has always been a festive time of year in all
countries, religions and among Hindus especially, for it is a
traditional season for the worship of Lord Ganesh. Hindus living in
largely Christian countries often find it difficult to relate in a
meaningful way to those who celebrate Christmas. Panch Ganapati is a
Hindu expression of this natural season of worship, gift-giving and
celebration.

The Panch Ganapati Shrine

Panch Ganapati is a contemporary home observance. A festive shrine is
created in the main living room of the home especially for the five-
day event. At the center is placed a large wooden or bronze five-
faced of Lord Panch Ganapati. But if this is not available, then any
large murti or picture of Lord Ganesh will do. The home shrine is
decorated in the spirit of this festive season. Lord Ganesh is often
depicted as coming from the forest; therefore, pine boughs (or banana
leaves) may be used. Doorv grass, sugarcane, garlands of sweet modak
balls are used to decorate the home shrine. Flashing lights, tinsel
and colorful hanging ornaments may also be added.

Panch Ganapati is dressed anew each morning, preferably by the
children, in a special color for that particular day. He appears in
golden yellow on December 21st. A regal gown of royal blue is
presented to Him on December 22nd and one of ruby red on the 23rd. On
December 24th He appears in emerald green, and on the final day Lord
Panch Ganapati comes forth in brilliant orange to bless all who visit
Him.

Panch Ganapati is celebrated in a distinctly Hindu way, without
Christmas trees, Santa Claus or symbols of other religions. Season's
greeting cards should be Hindu in design and content. Season's
greetings to friends in other religions can continue with thoughts of
Hindu wisdom or quotes from Hindu scripture. If properly chosen they
will be appreciated and cherished.

Panch Ganapati Activities

Panch Ganapati is a joyous time for the family and should include
outings, picnics, holiday feasts, exchange of cards and gifts with
relatives, friends and business associates. Each day a traditional
offering tray of sweets, fruits and incense is offered to Panch
Ganapati. It may be prepared and presented by the children of the
home. Gifts should be given to the children each of these five days.
They place them unopened before Panch Ganapati. After each pooja, the
sweets are given to them from the offering tray as prasada.

During the five days of Panch Ganapati, chants, songs, hymns and
bhajanas are sung in His praise. A different family sadhana each day
is focused upon. Sadhanas to be performed can include the following.

DECEMBER 21

The family sadhana for the first day of Panch Ganapati is to create a
vibration of love and harmony among the immediate family members. The
day begins early and the entire family works together to design and
decorate the shrine with traditional symbols, rangoli, lamps and
more. When it is finished, a grand pooja is performed invoking the
spirit of Panch Ganapati. The sadhana of the day now begins. The
family sits together for the purpose of easing strained relationships
that have arisen during the year. They make amends one with another
for misdeeds performed, insults given, mental pain and injuries
caused and suffered. When forgiveness is offered to all by one and
all, they speak of each other's good qualities. Gifts are then
exchanged and placed unopened before Panch Ganapati. Family harmony
is important to all Hindus.

DECEMBER 22

The family sadhana for the second day of Panch Ganapati is to create
a vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives and close
friends. This is the day for presenting gifts to next-door neighbors,
relatives that live in the area and close friends. The sadhana of the
day is to offer apologies and clear up misunderstandings. Relatives
and friends living in far-off places are written to or called,
forgiveness is sought, apologies made and tensions released. As on
the other four days, all gifts received today are placed unopened
before Panch Ganapati.

DECEMBER 23

The family sadhana for the third day of Panch Ganapati is to create a
vibration of love and harmony among business associates, the casual
merchant and the public at large. This is the day for presenting
gifts to merchants, customers and to honor employers and employees
with gifts and appreciation. The sadhana today is the settling of all
debts and disputes.

DECEMBER 24

The family sadhana for the fourth day of Panch Ganapati is to create
a vibration of love and harmony, bringing forth the vibration of joy
that comes from music, art, drama and the dance. The family,
relatives and friends gather for satsanga to share and enjoy their
individual artistic gifts. When the program is over, all sit together
discussing the traditional values of Hindu dharm. Then, before Panch
Ganapati, Patron of the Arts and Guardian of Culture, plans are made
for the year ahead to bring more of these refinements of living into
the home.

DECEMBER 25

The family sadhana for the fifth and final day of Panch Ganapati is
to bring forth love and harmony within all three worlds. Because of
sadhanas well performed during the first four days, the family
members are now more open and aware of His Grace. Their love for Him
is now overflowing. On this day the entire family experiences a
climax of an outpouring of love and tranquility from the God Himself.
His blessings fill the home and the hearts of everyone within it,
inspiring them anew for the coming year. This exchange of affection
between all members of the family and the Lord is invoked and
perpetuated through the day by performing five special poojas. The
first pooja is at 6am. Before the pooja, personal offering trays are
prepared and placed before His shrine. After the pooja, each one
gives verbal testimony about prayers that were answered during the
past year. Then vows of sacrifice can be verbally made. Vows should
improve the quality of the life of the individual, such as giving up
smoking or correcting other harmful habits.

The second pooja is at 9 am, and the third at 12 noon. The fourth
pooja is held at 3 pm. At 6 pm the fifth and final pooja of the day
is held. These five poojas to Panch Ganapati solicit help from His
devas in the home and establish the patterns for improvement in
family life.

The evening pooja is the long awaited time. The five sadhanas have
been completed. Peace, love and harmony among everyone has been
restored. After the pooja and before the great feast that follows,
Lord Panchmukha Ganapati Himself gives His final darshana and prasada
to one and all. Gifts are distributed and joyously opened. Happy
children. Happy parents. Happy God.

May we worship Ganapati, the Protector of Noble People, the Best
Poet, the Most Honorable, the Greatest Ruler and the Treasure of all
Knowledge. O Ganapati! Please listen to us and take Your seat in our
heart. -- Rg Ved, 2.23.

There is nothing higher than dharm. Verily, that which is dharm is
Truth - Shukl Yajur Ved, Brihadaranayak Upanishad 1.4.14

http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/1995/11/1995-11-14.shtml

End of forwarded article from Hinduism Today:
http://www.hinduismtoday.com

Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi
Om Shanti

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Christmas in New Delhi

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[ Subject: DADDY, WHY DON'T WE HAVE CHRISTMAS? by Satguru Shivaya
[ Subhramuniyaswami
[ From: Dr. Jai Maharaj
[ Date: Friday, 21 Dec 2001

Forwarded message

Publisher's Desk

Daddy, Why Don't We Have Christmas?

By Satguru Shivaya Subhramuniyaswami
Publisher
Hinduism Today
http://www.hinduismtoday.com

Affirming Sanatan Dharm and recording the modern history
of a billion-strong global religion in renaissance
January 1995

That question was heard in so many Hindu homes we visited
that some years ago in cooperation with scholars and
elders an alternative for Christmas was conceived. It's
interesting that in 1966 the Afro-American community
created Kwanzaa, a social, Black identity, earth-based
festival celebrated each year from December 26 to January
1. Our own Panch Ganapati is a festival to the five-faced
elephant God. It is five days of gift-giving and
festivities within the home, especially for the children.
There is no need for a tree (eco advocates appreciate
this), nor wreaths, nor a Santa. Lord Ganesh does it all
in five days of merriment and mirth. Those who have taken
up this home festival from December 21st through the 25th
have enjoyed it year after year. It can include outings,
picnics, feasts, exchange of cards and gifts with

relatives, friends and business associates. Each day a

tray of sweets, fruits and incense is offered to Panch

Ganapati, often prepared and presented by the children.
Chants, songs and bhajanas are sung in His praise. After
pooja, sweets are shared as prasada. Each day gifts are
given to the children, who place them before Panch
Ganapati to open only on the fifth day. Greeting cards
are exchanged, always offering Hindu wisdom or verse from
scripture.

During each of the five days a different sadhana is
focused upon by the entire family. Because of the
importance of this festival as a new beginning and
mending of all mistakes of the past, a festive shrine is
created in the main living room of the home. At the

center is placed a large wooden or bronze five-faced

statue of Lord Panch Ganapati. If this is not available,
a large picture of Lord Ganesh will do. Each morning the
children dress or decorate Ganesh anew in a different
color: golden yellow on December 21, then ruby red, royal
blue, emerald green and finally brilliant orange. These
are the colors of His five powers or shaktis, adored by
all.

Day One: The sadhana for the first day is to create a
vibration of love and harmony among the immediate family.
The day begins early as all work to design and decorate

the shrine with traditional symbols, rangoli, lamps and

more. After a grand pooja invoking the spirit of Panch
Ganapati, the family sits together to share their love.
If strained relationships have arisen during the year,
they make amends for misdeeds performed, insults
misspoken, mental pain and injuries caused and suffered.

Gifts are then exchanged and placed unopened before Panch
Ganapati.

Day Two: The second day is devoted to creating a

vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives

and close friends, giving gifts and offering apologies to
clear up any misunderstandings. Those living far off are
written to or called, forgiveness is sought and tensions
released.

Day Three: On the third day the family works to create a

vibration of love and harmony among business associates,

casual merchants and even the public. This is the day for
presenting gifts and showing appreciation to merchants,
customers, employers and employees. The sadhana today is
to settle debts and disputes.

Day Four: The sadhana for day four is to draw forth the
vibration of joy and harmony that comes from music, art,
drama and the dance. Family, relatives and friends gather
for satsanga to share and enjoy everyone's artistic
gifts. Then all sit together before Ganesh, Patron of
Arts and Guardian of Culture, discussing Hindu Dharm and
making plans to bring more of cultural refinements into
the home.

Day Five: The sadhana for the final day is to bring forth

love and harmony within all three worlds. Because of
sadhanas well performed during the first four days,

everyone is now intensely aware of Ganesh's grace and
their love for Him is overflowing. On this day the entire
family experiences an outpouring of fondness and

tranquility from the God Himself. His blessings fill the

home and hearts of everyone within it, inspiring them

anew for the coming year. This exchange of affection
between all members of the family and the Lord is invoked
and perpetuated through the day by performing five

special poojas. These poojas to Panch Ganapati solicit

help from His devas in the home and establish the
patterns for improvement in family life.

The overflowing love felt today will inspire generosity
in the year to come, bringing abundance and good fortune.
The first pooja is at 6am, after which each one present
gives verbal testimony about prayers answered during the
past year. Hearing testimony strengthens the faith of
everyone. Then vows of sacrifice can be verbally made to
improve the quality of life, such as giving up smoking or
other harmful habits. The second pooja is at 9am, the
third at noon, and the fourth at 3pm. The last pooja,
held at 6pm, is the long-awaited time. The five sadhanas

have been completed. Peace, love and harmony among
everyone has been restored. After the pooja and before

the great feast that follows, Panchmukha Ganapati gives

His final darshana and prasada to one and all. Gifts are
distributed and joyously opened. Happy children. Happy
parents. Happy God.

- Satguru Shivaya Subhramuniyaswami

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On 21 Dec, 20:07, use...@mantra.com and/or www.mantra.com/jai (Dr. Jai
Maharaj) wrote:
> Dr. Jai Maharaj posted:

> > > I agree. Dhanyavaad for your post!
>
> > > Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi
> > > Om Shanti
>
> > Panch Ganapati

Thanks a lot. I agree we should not worship a bastard son of Mary and
Ben, a Roman soldier. If others want to worship him, we are not
stopping them

[hari.k...@inderomu.com]

Merry Christmas - India (2011) Special Compilation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLAE9REU3ts

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In article
<d122fd39-3b63-4186...@w8g2000yqm.googlegroups.com>,
uNmaivirumbi <tripurant...@yahoo.com> posted:

>
> Dr. Jai Maharaj posted:
>
> > > > I agree. Dhanyavaad for your post!
> >
> > > > Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi
> > > > Om Shanti
> >
> > > Panch Ganapati

> > > [...]

>
> Thanks a lot. I agree we should not worship a bastard son of Mary
> and Ben, a Roman soldier. If others want to worship him, we are
> not stopping them

You're welcome. Dhanyavaad for your post.

[hari.k...@inderome.com]

Merry Christmas from our South Indian Family

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Dr. Jai Maharaj posted:

Also, why celebrate someone who had a terrorist mission!

Here is the terrorist mission of Jesus stated in the
Christian bible:

"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came
not so send peace, but a sword.

"For I am come to set a man at variance against his
father, and the daughter against her mother, and the
daughter in law against her mother in law.

"And a man's foes shall be they of his own household."

- Matthew 10:34-36.

[hari.k...@inderoag.com]

Indian Christmas Ad

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And then there's:

The Christian Edict to Exterminate Non-Christians

"Unbelievers deserve not only to be separated from the
Church, but also... to be exterminated from the World by
death." - Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, 1271).
Christian civilization, by virtue of its exclusivist
heresy and monotheism, became the self-justifying
destroyer of all non-Christian culture.

http://www.hiddenfromhistory.org/

"[Saint Thomas] Aquinas is held in the Catholic Church to
be the model teacher for those studying for the
priesthood. The works for which he is best-known are the
Summa Theologica and the Summa Contra Gentiles. One of
the 33 Doctors of the Church, he is considered the
Church's greatest theologian and philosopher. Pope
Benedict XV declared: 'The Church has declared Thomas'
doctrine to be her own.'"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Aquinas