Don't target true spiritual leaders - HC warns Government

31/05/2008 03:14:02 HK
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Kerala High Court blasted the state government for targeting true and genuine spiritual leaders in the state.
High court asked the state government to clarify how a state government or police can identify who is true spiritual leaders or fraud swamis? What is the criteria followed by them

High court asked the state government to take action only if there is enough evidence otherwise court will interfere the matter.

K.Venugopal 31/05/2008 09:24:45
A Muslim begins his religious practice with a lie.

Talking about Muslims lying for their religion, the cornerstone of their religion is what is called Shahada, wherein they say, “I bear witness that Allah is the only God and Mohammad is His messenger.” But what has a Muslim witnessed to come to this conclusion? So a Muslim begins his religious practice with a lie.
shivadas.s 31/05/2008 06:32:35
good and bad swamisTrue spiritual leaders will not be interested in taking; they will give away whatever comes to them. Police can varify the credentials if there are complaints from anybody. Certainly there will be complaints if the man is misusing the position among his followers. True religious education also is necesary to caution the people against frauds. What Hindus lack is such an education.
Vaisakhan 31/05/2008 06:17:20
Learn & teach Sanatana DharmaThere is an urgent need for us hindus to learn Sanatana Dharma in its proper perspective so as to distinguish between kernel and husk. I urge all to visit the website of Dr. Frank Morales, PhD, an American (belonging to Anglo-Saxen) Hindu, www.dharmacentral.com to learn the essence of Hinduism and propagate this site.
kannan Devan 31/05/2008 06:16:46
Conspiracy Against HindusIndian enemies of Hindus have joined with International Conspirators to tarnish Hindu spiritual leaders and destroy our temples, cultural institutions, spiritual centers and educational institutions. Hinduism with its broad, all inclusive, tolerant and pluralistic philosophy poses a threat to closed and dualistic dogmas like Christianity, Islam and Marxism. These dogmatic and anti Hindu forces have joined together to destroy our Hindu spiritual centers and our religious leaders who preach our universal Dharma. Temples are looted, spiritual leaders are insulted and harassed daily. Unless Hindus fight back with all its force, these mindless anti Hindu forces will destroy our Dharmic tradition and institutions.Hindus should act now. If not now when?
Hary Nambiar 31/05/2008 04:57:51
People are thirsty of spiritualityThis government is not guided by reason. They are trying to please their associates who enjoy watching Hinduism being tarnished. One is justified in asking, if there is a single Marxist with a slightest knowledge of the practices of Sanatana Dharma. It is the absolute ignorance of our religion, which keeps the Communist going. Once people begin to learn some of those principles, Communism has no place in our lives. There is definitely need for people practicing spirituality in our religion. That will take away attention of young people from violence. People need to be cautious in qualifying religious leaders. Merely growing hair and beard and wearing saffron does not make any man or woman a Swami. The fact that people are attracted to them indicates that there is a thirst in the community for spirituality. Look at the number of Muslims on the YouTube trying to defend and propogate their religion! Some of them say go to the extent of lying.

Tale of Communist Intolerance - Prabhasahan by Ma. Valsan Thillankery-Video

02/04/2008 13:06:24 Prabhasahan by Ma. Valsan Thillankery Sahaprantha Prachar Pramukh, RSS Kerala. Valsanji gives a detailed picture of Kannur issues and Marxist Murder politics. He explains the issues faced by anyone who oppose Marxists and exposes the Ideological failure of the party

Bala 03/04/2008 14:06:49
Good speechAftering hearing the speech, I feel that RSS/BJP is doing not that badly(in terms of growth) thanks to the brave swayamsevaks. I also feel that once it grows to a critical point it will be easy to get further growth.To reach that critical point, one has to breach almost all of the Marxist panchayat stronghold!!
K.Venugopal 03/04/2008 10:25:44
Sangha - Avatar of Kali-yug.

This is a very moving and inspiring speech. It is very clear that what creates and sustains Sangha is shakha. Mananeeya Valsanji started his talk by focusing on the spiritual prowess that the shakha empowers in swayamsevaks. As long as we do not forget this and do not fail to use all our time and energy to increase the quality of shakhas, Sangha will continue to be invincible and unstoppable. Let us have no other thoughts than shakha in our minds and everything else that we may require will readily come into our hands. Sangha is not merely an organization. It is verily the avatar of Kali-yug. And shakha is the tapas-shakthi of this avatar.
Praveen Komath 03/04/2008 09:44:13
The real Warrior There is no doubt that Shri Valsan Thillankery is a man with nerves of steel and a real brave-heart. In spite of being threatened, manhandled and attempts on his life from various forces like the CPM, the islamic fundamentalists etc, he has the grit and determination to hold the bhagava dwaj of hindutwa high in the killing fields of Kannur dist. What Shri Shyam has mentioned is right. The Sangh has to mobilise funds for creating awareness among the masses about gruesome attrocities committed by the CPM against Sangh workers.After the recent spurt of violence and the murder of five Sangh/BJP workers in Kannur dist, the Sangh has successfully projected the ugly side of CPM attrocities nation-wide. The message was loud and clear that if the CPM dogs play arround with the Sangh Parivar, their rear side will burn. The CPM is powerfull in Kerala because of the massive income which is being generated thru its various commercial organisations and co-operative banks it runs. The party is a means of livelihood for thousands of impoverished hindus. This situation should change to the favour of BJP and it would be a force to reckon with.
radha,ankamaly 03/04/2008 10:01:45
nilavishwasaneeyam ee marxist krooratha...are they human beings....
shyam 02/04/2008 21:21:39
What Sangha should do.I was shocked to hear the details of what swayamsevaks are facing in Kannur. But I am really saddened to see that these details are given in speeches only. We should invest money and resources to create a detailed and touching documentary of what the swayamsevaks are facing in places of Communist strongholds and distribute thousands of copies all across India. I am sure that will inspire the swayamsevaks to work for the organization and unite across the state boundaries. Also in this new digital age we should aggressively use the print, audio and video media to spread the message across India. Please start the process of creating a documentary in multiple languages and help the organization to grow.
Anoop 02/04/2008 17:54:49
Please upload it on youtubeThe video s getting stuck ..... Please upload it to youtube ..

RSS aims for service-oriented projects in Thalassery

23/03/2008 14:16:24 Pioneer News Service Kannur

The RSS leadership is aiming for more service-oriented programmes in the district and to involve the families of those who were maimed by the CPI(M) ever since 1969 when the local RSS leader Vadikkal Ramakrishnan was assassinated by a group of CPI(M) workers.The RSS leadership has chalked out several projects which would be of use to the local people and the families of those who were killed and injured for life. The local leaders of the Sangh while speaking to The Pioneer said that the organisation is active in several areas but is planning some major service-oriented programmes including some key projects in association with certain groups who have established their names nationally and internationally.The Sangh leaders, however, refused to divulge the contents of the programmes but said that the planning is not complete and that this could usher in positive developments in the area which would be beneficial to the society as such and not to a few persons or people who are toeing any particular ideology.Highly-placed sources in the organisation confirmed The Pioneer that the Sangh is also planning to conduct a series of lecture programmes in the area highlighting the backwardness of the district and Thalassery and Panoor areas in particular and to dwell upon the people that the root cause of these lack of development in the area is the wise like grip of the CPI(M) in the area.The organisation also wants to prove that even after Thalassery has been returning the CPI(M) leaders from the Thalassery Assembly seat, the area is totally underdeveloped.The only development which the CPI(M) could highlight is the Rubco which is striving only owing to the generous support it receives from the successive Governments from the co-operative sector. The major allegation is that the Rubco is providing jobs to the CPI(M) cadre and that the party is trying to convert the areas where it is located into major party bastions.The RSS leadership is planning to involve all sections of the general public and when asked a senior functionary of the organisation while speaking to The Pioneer said "We want these projects to be beneficial to the people of the area and not for any particular section".The lecture series is planning to bring to the fore the failures of the successive Governments in bringing up development to the area and the failure to capitalise upon the rich tradition the area had previously. The general public is also upset at the total derogation of the Thalassery town which was once considered as the cultural capital of the area with the rich tradition in culture, sports and academics.A senior leader of the Sangh said, "A general student of history can very well understand that the polticisation of the society by the CPI(M) is the major reason for the total degeneration of the town. It should be noted that the advent of certain leaders from the CPI(M) into the mainstream politics of the State from this town has resulted in the present predicament of the area".Local people cutting across political affiliations also rue at the situation of the town which was once considered the cradle of culture of the State and the people also are angry at the so-called cultural and social leaders of the town who are acting as the agents of the CPI(M).

K.Venugopal 23/03/2008 20:44:39
Our core competency

My humble (and uncalled for) opinion is that Sangha should concentrate on Shakhas. Why should we associate with "certain groups who have established their names nationally and internationally"? Sangha is the only organisation which knows how to run shakhas. Shakhas are no small matter. It is the force which has strengthened nationalism in our country. There is no end to what swayamsevaks can do - from politics to business. But who is going to create the swayamsevaks? Who is going to ensure that the swayamsevaks are always surcharged with Desh Bhakti? Let Sangha concentrate on its core competency of Shakhas. Let us create swayamsevaks to serve Bharath Mata and Hindutva. We don't have to appease the populace with financial projects, the fate of which would invariably slip through our hands.

RSS to launch nationwide protest on CPI(M) terror in Kannur

15/03/2008 07:45:26 HK
NEW DELHI : Rashtreeya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is planning to launch major protest programs across the country to convey the masses about the CPI(M) terror in Kannur district of Kerala.

From 25th to 29th March protest programs and awareness programs are organized in all districts of the country to highlight / create awareness about happenings in Kannur.




Menon 16/03/2008 14:13:28
unwanted attentionRSS also should take care of these bloody communists are getting unwanted attention also. The communists are worried now. They made a grave mistake of taking Kannur beyond limits.Now with Congress ready to leave any time (Nuclear Deal can not happen anyways) Communists are trying their best to hang on to the UPA which insulted them day and night.Communists should not even dare to raise a finger against swayam sevaks who fight for this country
asokkumar banglore 16/03/2008 07:13:59
for our swayamsevaks...this is a good decision from rss, and make a good article about kannur and keralas total brutality of commies and their left fronts through HK and emails spread it all over the world.
K.Venugopal 15/03/2008 11:59:28
Activating our swayamsevaks

Shakha is the source of RSS power. Every swayamsevak must be determined to attend daily shakha and start new shakhas. It does not cost any money to start and run shakhas. Even in a city like Mumbai, where swayamsevaks are normally in trains when they could be in shakhas, groups of swayamsevaks should plan to travel together- like the bhajan mandalis do - and recite the Prarthana. There is no doubt that even swayamsevaks not knowing there are other swayamsevaks in the coach would stand in daksha and recite the prarthana when the mukhya shishak of the coach says "dwaja pranaam ek, dho, theen" and "prarthana sthithi" (even in jam-packed Mumbai trains, standing daksha in prarthana sthithi can be achieved!). I also think our Poojaneeya Sarsanghchalak must declare a "universal prarthana time" so that all swayamsevaks across the world who are unable to attend daily shakha can at least recite the prarthana at precisely the given time. The clarion call must be given that all swayamsevaks all over the world must at least recite the prarthana silently to themselves if they are unable to recite the prarthana aloud due to circumstances. This will, I am sure, trigger off a reverse-engineering - from prarthana to shakha, that is, those who are unable to attend shakha to even recite prarthana will now begin to daily recite the prarthana and will find themselves slowly gravitating to the shakha!We already have enough swayamsevaks to be in the forefront of taking Bharath to paramvaibhavam – we have only to activate our swayamsevaks.
Tatha Mukherjee 15/03/2008 11:58:00
The spirit of post 1962 Chinese attack on India must be revivedRSS must not let this oppurtunity go- the spirit of post 1962 Chinese attack on India must be revived all over India, particularly in the Uttar Pradesh where BJP becoming stronger is more important than ever before.
Concerned Hindu 15/03/2008 10:07:59
RSS Must Lead in Fighting all Injustices against Hindus in SocietyRSS need to organize mass protests against all injustices and atrocities being committed on hindus by enemies for so many decades and the list is endless. They must openly campaign for implementation of uniform civil code and for cancellation of all special privileges and benefits and reservation on basis of religion. RSS must highlight importance of having first right of national resources to hindus first and only after hunger and misery of majority hindus is relieved, the minorities can be given any special treatment.Special privilges and reservations must be given only to sc/st hindus and all reservations must be on the basis of economic criterion only.RSS must highlight the congress and UPA plot of dividing people on basis of religion and for using muslims and crhistians as vote banks and then split hindu majority into various factions and then eliminate them.The HAJ subsidy must be stopped immediately and pilgrimage subsidy must be given to poor hindus, aprticularly sc/st hindus to enable them to visit temples of their choice in any part of India. This will also stimulate domestic economy and make India a stronger nation in the long run. Hope BJP,VHP and all patriots contribute their might to the RSS to make hindus united and strong and help to make India s uperpower within a decade or two.
KSV SUBRAMANIAN 15/03/2008 09:40:42
It is the right step against these anti-hindu forcesYes, this is the right step. Everyone should be made aware of what is happening in a communist dispensation. Functioning of the opposition is muzzled by the murderous communists. These murderous criminals, anti-national Chinese agents should be exposed. These pests are eating into the vitals of our country. An effective Pest control should be administered to eliminate these insects.

Chief Minister assures RSS Sakhas anywhere in Kannur

15/03/2008 01:59:43 HK
KANNUR : The all party meeting on Kannur violence concluded today with a decision that no political party or organization should initiate violence anymore in Kannur.

The most importanct decision taken today is the assurance by Chief Minister of Kerala that the RSS can freely work anywhere in Kannur and start their Sakhas.

The CM also assured to BJP that the government will take all necessary steps to ensure that all political parties to work freely from booth level in Kannur.

During the meeting the Home Minister accepted the mistake of Political interferences over Police forces deployed in Kannur during violence. The Home Minister assured that he will not it repeat again




kumar 16/03/2008 21:05:56
problem of survival But V all 've to help the poor hapless relatives of the murdered and maimed innocent RSS workers. Discussions debates and all nasty lip services will vanish with in a couple of days... we'll get another hot topic to dicuss with the other day.... but their loss greif suffering never ends... so act fast donate whole heartedly or sponsor the studies.
K.Venugopal 15/03/2008 12:37:05
The simplest answerRSS Shakhas - participate, strengthen and spread. This is the simplest answer.
Hary Nambiar 15/03/2008 11:06:10
Isolate Vijayan factionThe Chief Minister’s initiative is in the right direction. Let us cooperate with him all the way. Let us also take the Home Minister’s assurance, that interference with law enforce activities will not continue. The Home Minister should spend more time listening to the learned Chief Minister. There is a lot to learn from the wise man. Now the black sheep seems to be the General Secretary of the Communist party, who has always taken a different approach to problem solving, without regard to the honorable Chief Minister’s wisdom. The other day, I read a report on his statement that “the RSS had decided to attack all senior CPI (M) functionaries all over India and that is why the CPI (M) local committee resorted to the killing spree that took place the preceding weeks.” That statement was non-sense. It is common knowledge that when one enters the arena one has to adhere to the rules. People of Kannur don’t need a lecture on what is a “foul.” When players commit repeated fouls, they are warned once, twice and third time they are out. Mr. Vijayan’s team has committed numerous fouls. It is time to ban his team.
rajan 15/03/2008 09:38:37
ShakaRSS leaders have given answer to Pinarai for his comment "RSS is not a political party and its "AAYUDA PARISHEELANAM" won't be allowed in Kannur".RSS leaders told "If you think there is any practise using weapons in shaka,inform police,don't ask your party workers to play the role of "SUPER POLICE".
Dinesh Krishnan 15/03/2008 09:14:15
CPM - Central Party of MurderersMany thanks to Aniyan for uncovering the real face of CPM. Its high time that the charade of CPM ( Central Party of Murderers ) is exposed to the entire world.
aniyan 15/03/2008 07:35:59
CPM terrorismCan u say mr pinarayi in which sakha smt vineetha kottayi went? Your henchmen attacked her WHY? Why did CPM tried to murder KPCC Gen sec SudhakaranMLA twice? Did he go to any sakha? Did those poor animals and snakes and birds of pappinisery attend any sakha for your blood thirsty goondas to burn them alive?
Vijayan 15/03/2008 05:53:07
PinaraiThis "Pinna"rai should go.
MU 15/03/2008 03:50:54
Hollow promises'Lines drawn over water', may be more stable than the promises of our political leaders...
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Why isn't Sarabjit giving PM sleepless nights, asks BJP

17/03/2008 11:38:03 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Why_isnt_Sarabjit_giving_PM_sleepless_nights_asks_BJP/articleshow/2874886.cms
NEW DELHI: With Pakistan reportedly deciding to hang Indian national Sarabjit Singh, the BJP on Monday asked the government to talk to Islamabad 'sternly' to save the 'innocent' person from the gallows. The Opposition party had a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he had said that he was having 'sleepless nights' when Indian doctor Mohd Haneef was arrested in Australia last year but was silent on the Sarabjit issue. "When Haneef was arrested in Australia, the Prime Minister had said he was having 'sleepless nights'. But when an innocent Indian is facing death in Pakistan, the Prime Minister is having sound sleep," BJP vice president Mukhtar Abass Naqvi told reporters here. Naqvi, who raised the Sarabjit issue in Rajya Sabha earlier, said "the entire nation is filled with sadness, worry and anxiety" following reports that the Indian national would be hanged on April one. "Unfortunately the government is not taking any concrete step. The Prime Minister and the government should speak to Pakistan sternly and with clarity over the Sarabjit issue to save him from death," the BJP leader said.
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K.Venugopal 17/03/2008 11:17:09
Take no prisonersEven if it means releasing terrorists, we must do everything to get Sarabjit Singh back. One Indian is worth more than any number of terrorists (who are anyway fed biriyanis and fattened in jails). But we must also resolve that for every terrorist we release, we shall kill 5 terrorists in futre without taking them prisoners.

Christians against proselytism

16/03/2008 06:15:16
As Indian Christians, we believe that the best and perhaps the only way we can bear witness to our faith, is by extending our unconditional love to our neighbours and expecting nothing in return as Jesus Christ showed us. As such, we are against aggressive faith marketing by any religious group because such efforts discredit India's tradition of respecting all religious thought and also runs counter to the true spirit in which the Constitution grants people the right to profess, practice and propagate their faith. We are Christians. Some of us were born into Christianity others freely chose to embrace it. We also believe that the Great Commission in the Gospel according to Matthew unequivocally calls us to witness Christ in a pluralistic setting without violating the right of the other to preach, practice and profess his/her faith. Witnessing Jesus cannot in any case be done by questionable means, whether by exploiting people's socio-psychological vulnerabilities or by running down other religions. Furthermore, we believe the Christian injunction to make disciples of all nations in today's context is best honoured by the bearers of the Good News living exemplary Christian lives and showing respect for the nation's commitment to pluralism, for the larger public good in a civil society. Conversion of faith, given its life-changing nature, stems from a considered personal experience and is less likely in this day and age to be the stuff of dramatic immediacy. When India's Supreme Court ruled, in 1977, that a citizen's right to "profess, practice and propagate" one's religion does not include the right to convert another it was merely reaffirming both tradition and the Constitution. We believe that every nation should give primacy to maintenance of public order by ensuring safety and security to the life and property of its citizens. India's all-encompassing culture and secular Constitution allows not only its citizens but also visitors the freedom of religious practice. But, Article 25 of the Constitution which guarantees that right also subjects it to the maintenance of "public order, morality and health" of the citizenry. We therefore call on the Government of India and all secular countries to seek an amendment to Article 18 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights by expanding it through the addition of a second sentence (capitalised):"Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. HOWEVER, NO INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANISATION MAY SEEK TO CONVERT AN INDIVIDUAL OR A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING MINORS OR INDIVIDUALS OF LIMITED COGNITIVE ABILITIES, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, FROM ONE RELIGION TO ANOTHER BY OFFERING FINANCIAL OR OTHER MATERIAL INCENTIVES; THROUGH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL COERCION; OR THROUGH THREATS OR INTIMIDATION OF ANY KIND." While we decry the attempts of religious leaders and fundamentalists of all varieties to convert and re-convert, we pledge to work diligently for inter-faith amity in the best traditions of Indian culture. We hereby call on all Indians to join in our efforts to preserve a pluralist India founded on secularism and religious inclusion and governed by a Constitution that guarantees all its citizens all freedoms vital to the functioning of a modern democracy. Pass this link to Nationalistic Christians to sign the Petition P.N.BENJAMIN, Coordinator, BANGALORE INITIATIVE FOR RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE (BIRD) 7, 4th A Cross, HRBR Layour, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore 560 043 INDIA Tel. 080 25455620 E-mail: benjaminpn@hotmail.com




K.Venugopal 17/03/2008 11:53:42
A wolf called BIRD.

Dear Benjamin, The rationale for conversion is the belief that your religion alone is right and others' religions are trash. As long as you do not repudiate this ideal running central in Christianity (which actually you can't, for that would be repudiating Christianity), I would continue to see you as a wolf trying to steal others sheep, though now in the cloak of a sheep called BIRD!
Vaisakhan 17/03/2008 00:09:52
Hindus stay vigilantThis sounds good, still hindus have to stay vigilant against their covert proselytising activities. KSVS, all religions are not equal. For instance Islam is a killer cult in the garb of religion to conquer world using any means. Hindus must know what is Islam. Please visit website: www.faithfreedom.org and get enlightened on this subject.
Parameswaran 16/03/2008 21:01:13
Christians against proselytismRisk...our government might implement it in such a way this privilege is accorded only to the "minorities".
Hary Nambiar 16/03/2008 15:20:07
hmmm............Let us see where it takes you! A good beginning though.
KSV SUBRAMANIAN 16/03/2008 08:50:35
Conversion through missionary work should stopAll kind of conversion through any campaign through word or deed should be stoped. There is an inherent danger in it. If you want to covert somebody, you need to necessarily say that your religion is better than other religions. Here ends the equality of religions in a secular set up. All religions are equal. Anybody can profess any religion. But nobody should induce by any means to convert. Missionary and other such concerted efforts at conversion should be stopped. It is against the spirit of secularism.
Sadanand Panigrahi 16/03/2008 07:14:26
Christians against proselytismVery nice of you Mr.Benjamin. Our religion is a very personal and most sacred wealth inherited from our forefathers. Any tampering with others' faith tantamounts to stealing the neighbour's food. It is a good sign that Christians are coming forth more and more on this burning issue creating so much anger among Hindus all these centuries. I hope you will take up the matter also with your Western counterparts who have been contributing without realising the questionable and unacceptable means employed here in India with all that money. This is creating less and less sympathy for the West's problems among majority of Hindus.