Sri Ramakrishna] Interesting two days in London

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It is really fascinating to know that the Hinduism is being studied in

foreign

countries so religiously while it has become the subject of critisism and

constant opposition by so called modern people in our own country.

 

You are absolutely right to say that the days are not far away when our

own religion will come back from other countries to rejuvenate us.

 

Although there has always been the regular efforts to keep it alive in our

country but these are not sufficient to keep Hinduism protected form

external threats.

 

I hope that we also , as thought transmitters can contribute a lot in this

holy mission.

 

Arun

 

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[sri Ramakrishna] Interesting two days in London

 

 

> Interesting two days in London:

>

> Yesterday our classes met to do a revision session on Hinduism.

> On Friday one hundred and fifty candidates from the 14 centres

> that we help run will be sitting for their Hinduism examination.

> The examination is set by The London University Board. The age

> range of our candidates is 8 to 70! These classes are well received

> and continue to expand.

>

> It is strange that Hinduism can be learnt in such a focused manner in the

> UK, whilst schools in India cannot be bothered to teach Hinduism!

> We have been keen to export this idea of teaching Hinduism to

> youngsters in India. The Hinduism that was exported by Swami

> Vivekananda will become polarised in the West and will return to

> India to revitalise Hinduism.

>

> Today, the Queen had arranged a reception for people of other faiths

> at Buckingham Palace. A total of six hundred people including about 60

> Hindus were invited. There were people from Iskcon, the VHP and the

> Swaminarayan movements. Abbotts from many of the Hindu

> temples in the UK were there too. Even though The Vivekananda

> Centre London is not a formal body, however I was somehow invited. It was

an

> unusual encounter with royalty. The Duke of Edinburgh was chatting away

and

> asked me: " Surely it is impossible to teach Hinduism as you have so many

> Gods and Goddesses " ..... Before I could respond .... he had moved on!

> This is perhaps the extent of knowledge of Hinduism the royalty possess!

> We must surely teach Hinduism at the palace : )

>

> Recalling that funny line by Christopher Ishwerwood about

> Sri Ramakrishna's response to the question:-

> Would you like to meet the Queen?

> Reply:- No need, I already know her boss. : )

>

> jay

> Vivekananda Centre London

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