Fwd: Tattva - Online Magazine for Hindu Youth - Jan 2009 Edition

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From: Shobhit Mathur <shobhit...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Subject: Tattva - Online Magazine for Hindu Youth - Jan 2009 Edition

Tattva-An International Online Magazine for Youth, January 2009 Namaste, In this issue, we have many interesting articles, including an article about major news events of the past year and a video interview of Swami Bhaskarananda, the president of the Vedanta Society of Seattle. The festival of Makar Sankranti falls on the 14th of this month. This day marks the commencement of the sun's northern course when it enters the sign of Makar or Capricorn. From this day the duration of the day increases and the nights become shorter, thus symbolizing a positive change. On a personal level, it marks the introspection of one's self and resolve on the coming year. This month, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh will be carrying out a "Surya Namaskar Yagna" program to create awareness about Yoga and its benefits. We encourage everyone to participate. This is a great opportunity to learn, practice, and teach others about Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar is easy, can be done anywhere, and helps tremendously in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit. For the full details, please read the article on the Surya Namaskar Yagna below. As always, we look forward to your feedback and contributions. Jai Shri Ram! Please visit http://www.hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog/2009/01 to read the January 2009 edition of Tattva. In This Issue: 2008 Year in Review, by Shobhit Mathur Video: Interview of Swami Bhaskarananda The Power of Self, by Runjhun Noopur Dixit Interview with Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, by Pooja Garg Life and Teachings of Swami Chinmayananda, by Mahendra Mathur Real concept of "Yagya" as preached in Geeta, by Shri Mrityunjayanand HSS Launches Surya Namaskar Yajna 2009 2008 Year in Review, by Shobhit Mathur .... Read the full article Video: Interview of Swami Bhaskarananda Students from Hindu YUVA, University of Washington took an interview of Swami Bhaskarananda, a senior monk of Ramakrishna Mission. He has authored various books and is the founder and editor-in-chief of Global Vedanta.... Read the full article The Power of Self, by Runjhun Noopur Dixit Nainam Chindanti Shastrani, Nainam Dahati Pavakah, Na Chainam Claidyantyapo, Na Shoshyati Marutah (The soul is indestructible. It cannot be harmed by any weapon, burnt by any fire or touched by water.) This shloka of the Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta is an extremely beautiful manifestation of the divine wisdom. It marks the eternity of the soul and among its many interpretations, most potently highlights the eternal power of the self, manifested as the soul within..... Read the full article Interview with Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, by Pooja Garg Widely considered one of the greatest table maestros, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee has helped spread Indian classical music across the world. After receiving first place in the All India Children's Music Competition at the young age of 6, he was accepted as a student by the esteemed judge, Guru Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh. His tabla solo debut was at age 10. He has since developed into one of the most well-respected tabla solo performers of his generation. The Indian Music Society of Minnesota presented a spectacular tabla solo recital by Pandit Anindo along with Vikas Falnikar (Harmonium accompaniment) in Minneapolis. Over 100 people attended the event. In the concert Chatterjee presented an extended solo in the rhythmic cycle of 16 beats (Teen Taal) and played a Variety of compositions such as Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Chalan, Gat, Tukda, Paran and Laggi. After the concert, Chatterjee spoke to us in an interview.... Read the full article Life and Teachings of Swami Chinmayananda, by Mahendra Mathur Today, as I ponder over the selective killings of Hindus, Jews, and foreigners in Mumbai (mainly Christians) on 26-28 November 2008, I cannot help revisiting Swami Ramakrishna's message which I quote from the last month's issue of Tattva: The greatest contribution of Sri Ramakrishna to the modern world is his message of the harmony of religions. To Sri Ramakrishna all religions are the revelation of God in his diverse aspects to satisfy the manifold demands of human minds. Like different photographs of a building taken from different angles, different religions give us the pictures of one truth from different standpoints. They are not contradictory but complementary..... Read the full article Real concept of "Yagya" as preached in Geeta, by Shri Mrityunjayanand Sri Krishn has submitted four prevalent thoughts in chapter eighteen of Bhagvad Geeta. First, that coveted deeds should be foresworn. Second that the fruits of all action should be given up. Third, that all actions should be relinquished, for they are all blemished. And fourth, that it is wrong to forego yagya, charity, and penance. Expressing his accord with one of these thoughts, Sri Krishn says that it is also his conclusive view that yagya, charity and penance are not to be forsaken. In verse six of chapter eighteen, he says, "It is my considered belief, O Parth, that these deeds as also all others ought certainly to be accomplished after forsaking attachment and desire for the fruits of labour."Let us discuss here in light of verses of Bhagvad Geeta about the real concept of "Yagya" which has been stressed over here and asked for not to be forsaken..... Read the full article HSS Launches Surya Namaskar Yajna 2009 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) announces an offering ("yajna") of one million Sun Salutations, known as Surya Namaskar, to create awareness among the people about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit. This will be the third Surya Namaskar Yajna (SNY) since it was first launched in 2007. The sun is the source of energy for all life on earth. Surya Namaskar is a combination of yoga postures, called "asana(s)", performed in a pre-determined sequence, in appreciation of this extremely valuable solar energy. They are a set of well-balanced movements that will stretch and exercise all the muscles in the body, thus keeping the body and mind healthy. It is practiced all over the world in more than forty different ways. A common practice of performing Surya Namaskar in a set of ten yoga postures provides good exercise to the whole body, calms the mind, and sharpens the intellect.... Read the full article About Tattva www.hinduyuva.org/tattva-blog Tattva is an international online monthly magazine, published by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Hindu YUVA. Tattva, which means "essence" in Sanskrit, draws inspiration from the roots of Hindu Dharma. It aims to present inspiring aspects of ancient Hindu culture and history along with related current day issues. It is an avenue to gain a better understanding and appreciate the most ancient culture thriving on this planet. It also offers us an opportunity to share our ideas and inspire others...Learn more about Tattva To join our mailing list, please send an e-mail once to subscrib...@hinduyuva.org. Contact the editor at tattva...@hinduyuva.org.