From Delhi
Sadasivanathaswami reports from India:
Acharya Arumuganathaswami and I are off to the airport, heading back to our island after five days in New Delhi, five productive and exciting days.
As you may know, the India Foundation flew us here to attend their first-ever Soft Power Conference which focused on India's non-military, not-economic influence in the world. For three days, from morning to night, we were regaled with expert presentations on yoga, ayurveda, Bollywood, art, literature, fashion, Sanskrit, food and more.
In between events we were approached by dozens of well-wishers and (importantly) young journalists who we hope to engage in writing for the magazine. they are in their 20s and 30s, eager and competent...basically, our future writers in India.
I gave a 14-minute presentation that was well received. So, two 28-hour flights (to Delhi and back) for 14 minutes of sharing!
We also had a chance to meet with the team that is hoping to print an India edition of Hinduism Today. If that happens, the journey will be well worth it.
India is on the threshold of rediscovering her true identity. After 70 years of Independence, there is a sudden urge here to take possession of her spirituality, her history, her amazing culture, to throw off the Colonial definitions and write the narrative herself. It's such a joy to see that spirit rise.
Kauai, here we come!
7 Responses to “From Delhi”
From Our Gurus' Teachings
Archives are now available through 2001. Light colored days have no posts. 1998-2001 coming later.
December 22nd, 2018 at 8:38 am
Finally Indians are waking up. Hoping it’s not too late. Great initiative, which hopefully will make an impact…
December 22nd, 2018 at 11:22 pm
Wonderful, wonderful
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:10 am
Aum
Wonderful news!
Aum Namah Sivaya
December 23rd, 2018 at 7:21 am
Phenomenal talk Paramacharya – standing strong for Hinduism. As the West turns East, delightful to know the East is turning back to the source within.
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:35 am
Great news
Aum Namah Shivay!
December 24th, 2018 at 12:48 am
Om Sivaya.
A clear, concise, informative and stimulating talk.
Om Sivaya.
December 28th, 2018 at 10:33 am
Paramacharya,
I bow to your devotion and dedicated service to uplift mankind and teach the true Hinduism. If the Indians can truly embrace the intelligence and healing lifestyle that the rishis knew, their whole culture would be transformed- physically, mentally and spiritually.