15th March a short talk in the House of Commons

[Guest guest]

We were invited to make a short presentation in the House of Commons, members dinning room on 15th of March. We used the opportunity to present our recent publication to some of the key ministers and Members of Parliament.

 

In our short presentation we said: It is strange that a Hindu festival can be celebrated in the British Parliament but cannot be celebrated in the Indian Parliament. The Indian High Commissioner was sitting in the front row listening carefully. We said the empty mimicking of secularism that India has adopted has meant that she has lost her spiritual focus. The future of Hinduism is in England, from here it will be broadcast to the rest of the world.

 

jay

[Guest guest]

Well done Jay! Allowing one religious activity will

mean allowing others too. In a democratic set up one

has to consider all eventualities, perhaps Indian

Parliament did not think of " Spirituality " as an

option in the parliamentary affairs!! I strongly

believe that " Spirituality " is by its very nature a

thoroughly individual feeling, and it lies dormant in

each heart. Wheather you kindle that spirit in PUBLIC

or Privately is a matter of choice. God willing such

choice or opportunity will present itself. You need

not moan about it or complain. I would not for sure.

There are other issues, in the light of 9/11 that we

might do, to encouage people of this host country to

identify us as HINDU, this you might do through your

talk shows and your presentations. Remembering at all

times " that we are great as a religion, but others are

great too " . WE see Sun with the light of Sun. Om peace

peace peace.

 

Keep up with your good work Jay.

 

Asis Bagchi