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- How To Teach Quran To Your Kids - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from AlQuran ClassesLap of mother is the first school of child. Being Muslim mothers, as our children grow up , we feel a heavy responsibility of teaching them quran. Just as we are worried about their worldly education, we send them to school, we set up tuitions for them, in the same manner we must be highly ...
Views: 1225 - Story of A Cobbler - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from AlQuran ClassesOnce a great saint Abdullah bin mubarik went to perform hajj. One day, after he had performed his hajj , he was sitting in holy kaba in his leisure time. He went to sleep. While sleeping in his dream he saw two angles talking to each other. They were talking to each other about hajj. One of them ...
Views: 882 - Young Christian Fellowship Groups Offer Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Jeff SchultzWhen young people go away to college they may feel lost until they can find some friends or some activities to join. Whether one goes to college in one’s hometown or far away, the college years are a period of adjustment. There are some Methodist Christian fellowship groups in Boulder, CO, for ...
Views: 545 - Why Of Magic - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Ian ScottThe fourth period begins with the sixteenth century when scholars in Europe investigated ancient literature and began to question the motives of the church. The church had taught that the Druids were savages until the arrival of Christianity, but the intellectuals and philosophers of this time ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Prophecies of Yeshua in the Tanakh - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Erica KarasProphecies in the Tanakh of the Suffering & Death of YESHUA HA'MASHIACH http://youtu.be/17CBmXO0GGY Prophecy of the Divinity of Yeshua in the Tanakh: “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; dominion will rest on his shoulders, and he will be given the name Pele-Yo'etz El ...
Views: 2840(1 vote) - Render Your Heart / Not Your Garment: What does the Bible Say about This? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Joan MaynardThe intention of this article is to shed some light on a famous passage of scripture. But before I do so, let me first ask two challenging questions: 1. If we were called to see the Queen of England, what would be our attire? Most definitely, If I received an invitation to see someone of ...
Views: 6861(1 vote) - The Truth about Prayer - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Joan MaynardHave you ever been in this situation? I know I have. You are in a group prayer meeting and you are listening to a particular brother or sister going non-stop for it seems like a decade; or you are at a funeral or church event and the person giving the prayer is saying the correct words, so much ...
Views: 1227 - Secularism - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Vinod AnandSecularism [Vinod Anand] The concept of secularism was vibrant in the Indic region with the realization not only of one God but of the essential oneness of all existence: “Ekam Sat bipra bahudha badanti.” Ultimate reality is singular as time or space is, but appears to be many due to ...
Views: 1294 - About Easter - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Vinod AnandAbout Easter (Vinod Anand) Every year, Holy Week replays the story of —‘betrayal, abandonment, humiliation, violence, injustice and ultimately death. On Good Friday we focus on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and Easter Sunday on his glorious resurrection. But what about the Saturday ...
Views: 1365 - Irishman Walking (Stage 3 Chapter 3) - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. Last summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2096 - Navratri Festival 2013 - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from peter desouzaNavratri celebration, committed to Goddess Shakti, is the celebration of nine heavenly nights and is acknowledged to be a standout amongst the most significant celebrations in India for Hindus. Goddess Shakti shows herself in three diverse extents as Goddess Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga. It is ...
Views: 821 - Navratri 2013 - Navratri 2013 Dates and History of Navratri - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Sachin GuptaNavratri festival, dedicated to Goddess Shakti, is the festival of nine divine nights and is considered to be one of the most important festivals in India for Hindus. Goddess Shakti manifests herself in three different dimensions as Goddess Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga. It is celebrated two times ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - DIVINE WISDOM AND ENERGY THAT MANIFESTS FROM SAVITA OR SOLAR DEITY - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIt is the special characteristic of Indian Spiritual Philosophy that it gives a clear understanding of both the spiritual and material methods of creation science. In the scriptures it is mentioned that once demigods asked Prajapati (creator): O divine father! You say that the worldly hardships ...
Views: 1573 - Navratri 2013 - Navratri Festival Celebration and Importance - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Sachin GuptaAuspicious nine nights of Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti. Navaratri or the Nine nights/Moons of the Goddess is a vital time period wherein the Supreme Goddess in the forms of Maa Durga the Warrior Goddess, Maa Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth and the Goddess of Wisdom ‘Maa ...
Views: 1349 - Holi 2013 Date and Stories behind Holi Festival - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Sachin GuptaHoli is the festival of colors celebrated by Hindus in all over India. Holi festival is celebrated on Phalgun (Purnima) which comes in February end or March. It is the first major Hindu festival of the year. People in India celebrate this festival of colors to welcome the spring season and ...
Views: 1259 - Mahashivratri and Your Astro Sign - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Team AstroyogiOn March 10, 2013 Hindus in India will be celebrating Mahashivratri, a festival celebrated every year on the 13th or 14th day of Krishna Paksha or the Waning Moon. As the name implies, this festival is devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. According to popular folklore, Lord Shiva is believed to ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - The Baptism of Jesus (A sermon on Luke 3:15-22) - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from David B SmithAs the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his ...
Views: 1369 - Shivratri 2013- Shivratri Rituals and Maha Shivaratri 2013 Date Information - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Sachin GuptaAccording to the Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri is observed on the thirteenth and fourteenth day in the Krishna Paksha every year on the month of Phalguna or Maagh. People go to temples and holy shrines to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva to please him. Mythological Stories behind Maha ...
Views: 1459 - The Deep Meaning Of Passover For Us All - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Mia Sherwood LandauFor many years I thought that Passover was primarily the recollection of historical events. I thought it was the time of year that Jews (and others) show respect for the miraculous freedom that God granted a people enslaved for hundreds of years in Egypt. But the more I study, the more I ...
Views: 2249 - Lent: Time for Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kyre AdeptIn the Christian churches, Lent is the period of penance and prayer running up to Easter. It’s intended to prepare you for the Easter and its annual cycle of sacrifice and renewal. In 2013, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 17, and of course it ends at Easter. In New Orleans and Rio, ...
Views: 1625 - THE PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF MAN’S RIGHTEOUS DUTIES-Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGood behavior and pious actions have many aspects. One is that which is executed with human beings and other creatures. The other is with relation to apt and wholesome usage of material objects. Wholesome contact needs to be established with creatures and appropriate usage of objects must be ...
Views: 1260 - THE PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF MAN’S RIGHTEOUS DUTIES-Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaObjects of utility value benefit mankind only when its nature, quality and application are known by us. If they are not utilized aptly or if we forget its method of apt usage it will not benefit us at all. If we are unaware of why they were created i.e. what lack was it suppose to fulfill its ...
Views: 2213 - ALMIGHTY GOD OR THE SUPREMECOSMIC POWER’S DIVINE PLAY OR LILA - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGreat thinkers of the world like Kant, Hegel, Aristotle etc accept that a certain supreme authority exists which has created this world. And yet they were unable to throw light fully in this realm of thought. All the religions of the world like Christianity, Hinduism, Islam etc accept that God ...
Views: 1281 - Kumbh Mela - Experience Holiness at its Extreme! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Team AstroyogiThe Kumbh Mela is considered to be one of the largest religious gatherings on earth. It is held every 12 years on the banks of the ‘Sangam’ at the convergence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. It alternates between Nasik, Allahabad, Ujjain and Haridwar every three years. This holy gathering is ...
Views: 1244 - We can Move Mountains! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSeek Knowledge I was not born Muslim, but the one piece of Muslim philosophy my mother imparted to me was if the mountain would not come to Muhammad, Muhammad would go the mountain. This Muslim philosophy had such an impact that I have wanted to know about the man who is so revered by ...
Views: 1375 - ASTROLOGY-A VERY SCIENTIFIC STREAM OF KNOWLEDGE - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAncient astrologers very well knew that apart from throwing light on planets/stars, solar activities, their inter relationships their mutual influences, information on how the earth’s atmosphere, plants and creatures get affected, Astrology Science has one more domain viz. to make mankind aware ...
Views: 1638 - THERE IS ONLY ONE MESSAGE OF THE GURU-A BRIGHT WORLD FUTURE IS IN THE MAKING - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGreat saints of high stature consciousness sometimes incarnate on earth with a special mission in mind. Whenever they appear they give self glory to innumerable people. Whoever contacts these great saints understand their multifaceted aspects. If we imbibe even a little of their teaching in our ...
Views: 1188 - An authentic way of elucidating the mankind on vastu - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Yoga AsanasVastuShastra was brought into the limelight for the benefit of human welfare by sages in the Vedic period. Vastu acts as the bridge between nature and man. Essentially, every thing is connected with five elements – Water, Fire, Air, Space and Earth.Vastu can have deleterious effects when ...
Views: 848 - Spiritual Autobiography for Joy - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Alisa E.ClarkYour spiritual autobiography, or spiritual story, can be a joy. It can help you bring greater joy into your life. Your spiritual autobiography, or spiritual memoir, can be a tool to prioritize and reorganize your life, bringing you the peace and happiness you keep reaching for but never quite ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - THE LINEAGE OF AVATARS AND MANIFESTATION OF THE 10TH AVATAR - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe work arena of the Avatar existence of Almighty Lord is the subtle world. Those people imbued with divine energies gathered for a great length of time are induced to carry out tasks like era balance, managing and reforming world public and uprooting those elements that act unethically. ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - ProudUmmah makes an effort to make Hajj & Umrah Pilgrim easier than ever! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Mohammed HussainIntroduction: ProudUmmah aims to be one of the largest niche’ Internet retailers of products and services pertaining to Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. With the intent of bringing organization and simplicity to the entire process of the pilgrimage. The products and services are designed to reduce ...
Views: 1156 - A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE 4 LEGS OF TRUE RELIGION part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaBehind the belief of looking upon hoarding as sin and charity as a meritorious deed lies the philosophy of abstinence of using materials when not required to do so and disallowing materials from piling up unused in one place. Piling up materials for a great length of time induces their rotting. ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE 4 LEGS OF TRUE RELIGION part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaHuman life is bound by inner duties and external responsibilities. In order that human greatness proliferates in both these areas culture and civilizations have come into being which lay down the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of thinking and character carving. Culture is internal, Civility is external, ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - The First Four Pious Caliphs Of Islam - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Hijab Al-FaisalHazrat Muhammad (PBUH) propagated Islam for more than 23 years and his companions (R.A.) thoroughly supported him in his struggle. These people stood by him in all sorts of circumstances whether favorable or adverse. Among, these people, four are especially important and they also succeeded Holy ...
Views: 4813(1 vote) - THE TAINTLESS INCARNATION OR AVATAR OF GOD – NEOCREATION OF RELIGION AND CULTURE PART 1 - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Lord Kalki will take birth in Sambhal village in the family of Vishnu Yash Sharma. He will worship Savitri and Lord Parshuram, an inhabitant of Mahendra mountain will be his preceptor. After handing over the kingdom of Mathura to Suryaketu, he will then live in Haridwar (India) with his wife. ...
Views: 3327(1 vote) - Investing For Christians - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Adrian GentryHistory clearly shows that most people’s advice will cause you to lose faith and money, especially from so-called experts in the financial industry. It’s even more difficult for Christians not to follow investment advice from these same experts. So what do we do? We truly need unbiased sources ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - THE COSMIC ALL PERVASIVE NATURE OF SOLAR MEDITATION AND ITS WORLDWIDE POPULARITY - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe in vogue nature of solar contact for increasing good health, increasing bodily and mental strength and therapy for Prana Energy intensification and soul uplifting is as ancient as human birth. In virtually all religions of the world at some time or the other a widespread popularity of solar ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - THE BASIS OF POWERFUL MANTRA PRACTICES ALONG WITH THEIR MIRACLES - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAkin to Technology Research, Mantra practice too is a pristine pure science. The basis of Technology Science is to showcase machinery principles, creation, management and reform. If this process is apt one can accrue all round benefits of machinery potential. Yet even if minor lapses are seen in ...
Views: 4417(1 vote) - Sanctified Chardham Yatra 2013 for sacred Guest via Triple Pilgrimage Chardham Tour Packages - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Chardham Yatra PackagesChardham Yatra is known as Chhota Chardham that we are offering for take Darshan of 4 sacred places “Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri”. These places situated in Uttarakhand in different locations. Uttarakhand has an awesome climate for the journey and it is filled up with Mountains & ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - THE LILAS OR DIVINE SPORTS OF KALKI AVATAR - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn Naimisharanya (UP, INDIA) a dialogue was going on between Suta and Shaunak Rishi. After hearing the stories of divine sports of all Avatars Shaunak Muni yearning to know more about Jnana or Divine Wisdom asked a question to Maharshi Lomharshak’s son Shri Sutaji: O Lord! You have so far ...
Views: 2988 - SOLAR ECLIPSE: LEGENDS AND DEEP IMPORT OF WORSHIP - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWhat exactly an eclipse with reference to the sun and moon? As an answer to this even a young student will say that a lunar eclipse occurs when there is an obstruction regarding the sun’s light reaching the moon and hence the shadow of earth falls on the moon. In the same way a solar eclipse ...
Views: 1948 - INVOKING DEMIGODS THAT REPRESENT DIVINE POWERS VIA YAJNAS - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWhile elucidating the deep import of Yajnas scriptural authors say they are very effective methods of creating a bond of cooperation between human beings and demigods. To achieve success in any endeavor mere hard labor is just not enough. Further neither can mere divine powers do the needful. ...
Views: 2124 - THE HUMAN PSYCHE: A WISH FULFILLING TREE OF THE ENTIRE COSMOS part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaMan’s physical body is made up of 5 elements (air, water, wind, fire, earth, space) and the 5 Pranas (Vital Forces). The body has been created from the elements and the mind from the Vital Force. When 2 streams of negative and positive unite electricity manifests, 2 wheels of a cart helps it to ...
Views: 1052 - DIVINE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES OF GAYATRI MANTRA CHANTING - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaImmanuel Kant was a very great German philosopher. He has written many priceless books on philosophy. In one book at the very end (gist) he wrote: I fear 2 things in this world. The first is that every night when I gaze at the vast dark sky I wonder how omnipotent that cosmic power is who ...
Views: 3775 - SUPER POWERS DURGA AND KUNDALINI SHAKTI - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOne more stream of Gayatri Super Power is Durga. Kali is also Durga. Kali is Mahakal’s consort. Mahakal is the God of cosmic time. Kali devotees always accept the importance of time and hence they never misuse it. Lethargy destroys the body and indolence, one’s mental energy. If both ...
Views: 6244 - What I Don't Understand About Christianity - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Mary WilkeyWhy do pastors preach to their congregations? Instead, in my opinion, they would be much better off ... and keep all the members of their flock ... if they would teach instead of preach. Again, in my humble opinion, preaching is what needs to be done only until the people see the light and ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Krishna Books - Evidences Of Wisdom, Knowledge And Power Of Lord Krishna - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Kon kumarWhen it comes to the mythological history of India, the interest of people seems to be never-ending. History of India gives us an idea about how things were at that period. It tells about the significant mythological characters which have become an inspiration for the people of today’s ...
Views: 1012 - OUR THOUGHT REVOLUTION IS DIRECTED FROM THE SUBTLE DIVINE WORLD - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThose who try gauging the activities and success attained by the Yug Nirman movement will not succeed using the method of cause-effect. Human efforts have their own limitations. While going beyond it in order to create extraordinary situations is possible only with the help of the management ...
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