Time and again incidents occur that make us think twice about religious hatred vs. amicability. The poem "New Religion" was composed back in the days when an incident inspired me to write it and once again the hostile situation between two nations following an ugly act of terrorism made me revisit this poem and felt … Continue reading Religion!
Religion
The War!
The hatred that must never be caused by religions has become a cause for many a wars. Religious intolerance is further degrading humanity.
Aum Shanti!
The merciless killing of innocent civilians, the tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir has stirred the sad strings of all Hindu hearts as the victims lost their lives because they were Hindus. The religious intolerance has empowered minds to an ugly extent and has caused much pain and anguish amongst people.
Geeta Jayanti (5161 years)
A glimpse into the origin of and the essence of the chapters of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta as understood by Monica Gokaldas. Published in November 2024 Edition of Hindu Deep by Hindu Council of Kenya Gita Jayanti By Monica Gokaldas Gita Jayanti is the birthday of Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, the sacred text of the Hindus. It … Continue reading Geeta Jayanti (5161 years)
The Saint of Talwandi
published in The Asian Weekly
Guruprab
Happy Gurupurab! "Satgur Nanak Pargateya, Mitti Dhund Jag Chanan Hoyeya" (With the emergence of the Holy Guruji, Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the whole world was illuminated.It was as if the Sun had risen and the darkness was dispelled.) These words of Bhai Gurdas ji in praise of one of the greatest visionaries who … Continue reading Guruprab
BK Shivani in Nairobi
The very popular spiritual figure BK Shivani (Sister Shivani Verma) visited Nairobi in June 2024. For those not familiar with the initials BK I would like to inform that the initial stands for Brahma Kumari which means Brahma's daughter or the Lord's daughter. Similarly for men the same initials mean Brahma Kumar of the son of Brahma (The Lord/God). Click to read more on the blog......
Hindi Divas 2023!
JEEVAN SANGEET Published in the Asian Weekly, Edition 682 ( Sep 29th to 5th Oct, 2023) Published in Hindu Deep Annual 2023 newsletter by Hindu Council of Kenya Thank you Hindu Council of Kenya {HCK} and India in Kenya (High Commission of India, Nairobi) for giving me the platform to not just perform but also … Continue reading Hindi Divas 2023!
Bhagwad Geeta (2)
Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta (2) The beginning of Geeta itself is with the word ‘Dharma’ meaning religion or right deed. The ending of the Geeta is with the word ‘mama’ meaning mine. That means ‘My religion’. Geeta teaches us what our religion is for without religion one is like an animal. Religion is Parmatma and Soul … Continue reading Bhagwad Geeta (2)
Shrimad Bhagwad – 5
There are three types of darshan one can get as mentioned in Shrimad Bhagwad Puran : Darshan is the visitation of Divine Grace and Benevolence that is the Lord himself in some form. Usually it is experienced as a form of a deity one is accustomed to worshiping and the longing from the core called … Continue reading Shrimad Bhagwad – 5
Sikiladi 