Guest guest Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 LIVING DHARMA TODAY Authentic Dharma for Today's World ___________ January 25, 2009 - Founded in 1998 (Eleven Years of Excellence in the Service of Dharma) " Dr. Frank Morales represents the Sankalpa [the will] of the Hindu people and the cause of Sanatana Dharma. I urge all Hindus everywhere to give him your full support, assistance, and encouragement in his crucial work. He needs and deserves our help. " - Dr. David Frawley (Oct. 14, 2007) ___________ Editor's Corner Welcome to LIVING DHARMA TODAY, the free online newsletter dedicated to the spiritual teachings of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya, and to the global renewal of Sanatana Dharma. Though 2008 was a year of great economic catastrophe for much of the world, and 2009 promises to also be a year of similar perilous economic and political developments, this new year also offers us many unique opportunities for personal spiritual growth, and for the revival of Sanatana Dharma globally. Where there are tremendous challenges, after all, there is also the opportunity for tremendous achievement! As we enter into this new year, there have been many new and exciting developments in the teaching mission of Sri Acharyaji, with many more to come! The first of these changes is the new name of our old newsletter Dharma Journal. Signaling the new dynamic momentum of our activities, we are now called LIVING DHARMA TODAY. LIVING DHARMA TODAY is dedicated to bringing you the most cutting-edge articles, news, and information on the global Dharma community. As our new name indicates, our focus is on Dharma as the dynamic, living gift that it is for us today. Dharma is alive! Dharma is meant to be lived. And Dharma represents the future of our planet. Read our news section below for more new developments! Aum Shanti, Tulasi Devi Editor LIVING DHARMA TODAY ____________ The Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita Always perform your duty efficiently and without any selfish attachment to the results, because by doing work without attachment one attains Supreme. (3.19) King Janaka and others attained perfection of Self-realization by selfless service (Karma-yoga) alone. You should also perform your duty with a view to guide people, and for the welfare of the society. (3.20) Because whatever noble persons do, others follow. Whatever standard they set up, the world follows. (3.21) O Arjuna, there is nothing in the three worlds — heaven, earth, and the lower regions — that should be done by Me, nor there is anything unobtained that I should obtain, yet I engage in action. (3.22) Because, if I do not engage in action relentlessly, O Arjuna, people would follow My path in everyway. These worlds would perish if I do not work, and I shall be the cause of confusion and destruction of all these people. (3.23-24) ____________ Sanatana Dharma is the Eternal Natural Way " Sanatana Dharma (commonly referred to erroneously as " Hinduism " ) is a spiritual path that has existed since the beginning of time. It is a path that is both ancient in origin, and profound in its understanding of the nature of reality. Sanatana Dharma is completely unlike any other religious tradition in existence. Rather than reflecting the dogmatically inclined expressions of denominationalism, sectarianism, and divisive religious doctrines that are of more recent origin, Sanatana Dharma is a spiritual expression of the divine intelligence that naturally underlies the more empirical aspects of our cosmos. Sanatana Dharma is the Eternal Natural Way. As such, this path represents the pre-religious, primordial essence of all true spirituality, philosophy, and yearning to know the higher Reality, as well as the very foundation of any and all attempts to establish a civilization based upon eternal ideals. " - Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya " Sanatana Dharma: Eternal Natural Way " . To be released June, 2009. http://dharmacentral.com/dharmastore.php ____________ Announcements: 1. New Dharmacentral.com! Since its inception in 1998, Dharma Central (http://www.dharmacentral.com) has provided its readers with the highest quality, and most authoritative information on the philosophy, practices, history, and true nature of Dharma. Now Dharma Central has been completely recreated to reflect the new conditions that our world is facing in 2009. The old Dharma Central is retired, and a new and exciting era for Dharma Central has begun! With many more features, a radically updated look, and constant updates, Dharma Central has now been retooled to serve your needs better, and to serve a world that needs Dharma now more than ever. If you haven't visited Dharma Central in some time, come see our new changes! The New Dharma Central: http://www.dharmacentral.com 2. Acharyaji's Fast Update: As was previously announced, on January 5, 2009, Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya began an arduous thirty day fast. Living on only water and juice, and engaging in intense public meditation and prayer every day of this period, Sri Acharyaji has undertaken this very austere Great Vow for Dharma (Dharmodaya Maha Vrata) in order to prepare the spiritual groundwork for the revival of Dharma in our world, as well as to encourage others to practice Dharma more faithfully. While such Maha Vratas have been performed in the past by great gurus, rishis, and Acharyas, as recounted in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such an undertaking is very rarely performed in today's era. As of this writing, Sri Acharyaji is on day 20 of his thirty day fast, and has lost 15 pounds. We thank all the hundreds of people who have sent their heartfelt messages of solidarity, concern, and support for Sri Acharyaji during this historically significant occasion. For more information about the nature of this fast, as well as constantly updated photos, videos, daily updates on Sri Acharyaji's progress, and information on how you can be involved, please visit Dharma Central: http://dharmacentral.com/calendar.php#secondlevel Latest video interview of Sri Acharyaji discussing the Dharmodaya Maha Vrata: 3. " Taking Refuge in Dharma " Book: Are you interested in understanding the traditional process involved in taking initiation from an authentic guru? Sri Acharyaji has now written a booklet designed to answer all your questions called: " Taking Refuge in Dharma: The Initiation Guidebook. " To order your copy, please visit us online: http://dharmacentral.com/dharmastore.php 4. Do You Live in the Midwest? Join Midwest Dharma! midwest_dharma/ The purpose of Midwest Dharma is to provide announcements about the classes, seminars, pravachanas (spiritual talks), and satsang schedules of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales, Ph.D.) in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. Dr. Morales serves as the Resident Acharya (Spiritual Preceptor) of the Hindu Temple of Nebraska, and as the Founder-President of the International Sanatana Dharma Society. Currently, Sri Acharya Ji conducts two weekly Satsangs in Omaha, Nebraska (Every Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 PM at the Omaha Healing Arts Center; and every Sunday at noon at the Hindu Temple of Omaha), and a monthy Satsang in Lincoln, NE. In addition, Sri Acharya Ji conducts a full schedule of classes at the Hindu Temple in Omaha, as well as frequent seminars and intensives. Do not miss this rare opportunity to learn from an authentic and highly recognized Dharma Teacher. Please Join Now: midwest_dharma/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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