Guest guest Posted February 13, 2003 Report Share Posted February 13, 2003 1. Billion Recitations for Goddess in KeralaSource: www.srdm.org/skaKERALA, INDIA, February 13, 2003: This press release states, "Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathy Thiruvadikal, Madathipathi,Sree Rama Dasa Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is conducting Sahasrakoti Lalita Sahasranama Archana, hitherto unparalleled, for the peace and well being of the universe. The recitation of the names of the Goddess is planned to involve 10,000 priests, 5,000 assistants and 3,000 volunteer helpers on a daily basis." The formal recitation of God's name is done for several reasons. First, it is a devotional exercise to bring one closer to God by meditating on the His many forms and powers which are described by the names. Second, the sacred names are themselves regarded as a subtle form of God, the very sound of the words being directly connected to the Diety. Third, chanting as a physical process is extremely quieting to the mind and nervous system, propeling the chanter into a higher state of consciousness. Extensive training on the archana (name recitation) is being imparted to more than 300,000 people from all cross sections of the society across Kerala, parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uthar Pradesh and other parts of India. Click "source" above for more details.2. Vedic course For Expectant MothersSource: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/ articleshow?artid=37109724PATNA, INDIA, February 12, 2003: Sujeet Jha, a post-graduate from Hindu College in Delhi University, is opening a unique institution, Sanskar, in Patna. It will offer a course for expectant mothers, from pregnancy through the first five months of infancy, aimed at helping the child in the womb to absorb good "sanskar" (values) through Vedic chants. The two-month course, named "Vaidehi," will be include classes teaching the Vedic ways of bringing up children after birth. "It is our belief that child starts learning right in the mother's womb," said Sujeet. He said that expectant mothers would be taught Vedic slokas, yogic postures and exercises. The aim is to provide expectant mothers with confidence to undergo the experiences of childbirth and overcome post-natal depression. Sujeet's institute will also offer a course named "Lav-Kush," (after Lord Rama's children) for children ages 4 to 8, aimed at instilling a sense of self-discipline and respect for ancient heritage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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