Sunday, 4 September 2016
GANESH UTSAV
GANESH UTSAV has began from today at Fiji Sevashram Sangha with number of educational activities for schoolchildren. An evening program will hace Youth Forum, Mothers Forum, Hindu Sanskrit Sammelan and General Quiz for school children. There will also be four days of Ganesh Katha which will be recited by Manhar Narsey.
We welcome everyone to participate at Ganesh Utsav.
We welcome everyone to participate at Ganesh Utsav.
Friday, 25 March 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON RELIEF OPERATION
Our special bulletin on cyclone winston Relief operation by Fiji Sevashram Sangha
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON SPECIAL BULLETIN
We are pleased to attach our special bulletin on our relief work.
Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to thank all donors, supporters, well wishers and volunteers who have come forward to rebuild our lost Paradise.
Thank you.
Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to thank all donors, supporters, well wishers and volunteers who have come forward to rebuild our lost Paradise.
Thank you.
Monday, 29 February 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON DONORS UPDATE
Jai Guru to Everyone
Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to thank all donors who have contributed to our cyclone Winston appeal. Following additional donors have just made their contribution.
1. Rajesh Girdharlal Khatri (Brisbane)
2. Vikash and Purvi Kapadia (USA)
3. Dipak Lodhia
4. Sultan
5. J.J. Varma
6. Ishwarlal Damodar
7. Umakant and Sunita Ben Patel
8. The Fiji Hindu Society
9. Pt. Arjun
10. Kumar Quality Timber
11. Mahendra Hargovind
12. Kumud Ben Chuhan
13. Avinesh Tushar
14. Anil Kumar
15. Krishna
16. Manjula Ben Kantilal
17. Arvind and Minaxi Khatri
18. Bhavesh Khatri
19. Bhavik Khatri
Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to thank all donors who have contributed to our cyclone Winston appeal. Following additional donors have just made their contribution.
1. Rajesh Girdharlal Khatri (Brisbane)
2. Vikash and Purvi Kapadia (USA)
3. Dipak Lodhia
4. Sultan
5. J.J. Varma
6. Ishwarlal Damodar
7. Umakant and Sunita Ben Patel
8. The Fiji Hindu Society
9. Pt. Arjun
10. Kumar Quality Timber
11. Mahendra Hargovind
12. Kumud Ben Chuhan
13. Avinesh Tushar
14. Anil Kumar
15. Krishna
16. Manjula Ben Kantilal
17. Arvind and Minaxi Khatri
18. Bhavesh Khatri
19. Bhavik Khatri
Thursday, 25 February 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON UPDATE 26, FEB 2016
Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to acknowledge donations received from following donors.
1. Avon Store, Nadi
2. Vina Chauhan, Suva
3. Bharat Kantilal, Suva (in memory of late parents)
4. Hasmukhlal Gohil, Australia
5. Amratbhai Patel, Suva
6. Pacific Wood and Curio Products, Suva
7. Brijlal & Co. Limited, Suva
8. Unitex Garments Limited, Suva
9. Sat Sang Ramayan Mandali, Lami
10. Nausori Shoe Shop, Nausori
11. Jai
12 Laxmi and Mahendra Sholanki, Canada
13. Rajesh and Judy Sholanki, Canada
14, Chetan and Ekta Sholanki, Canada
15. Rajesh and Jaishree Khatri, Canada
16. Bharat Morris, Australia
17. Mahendra and Prabha Prasad, Australia
18. Milan Kumar, Australia
19.Vasant Lakhani, Canada.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON UPDATE
If you are transferring donation directly in Sangha account you may
be asked full address of Sangha and Bank. Please note following:
Full Address:
FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA, 6 BAU STREET, SUVA, FIJI
ACCOUNT No. 9101 01 00003273
BANK OF BARODA, MARK STREET BRANCH
86-88 MARK STREET, SUVA, FIJI
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJ
Full Address:
FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA, 6 BAU STREET, SUVA, FIJI
ACCOUNT No. 9101 01 00003273
BANK OF BARODA, MARK STREET BRANCH
86-88 MARK STREET, SUVA, FIJI
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJ
OR
FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA, 10 NASOKI STREET, LAUTOKA, FIJI
ACCOUNT No. 6102 01 3495
BANK OF BARODA, 5 TUKANI STREET,
LAUTOKA, FIJI
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJXXX
FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA, 10 NASOKI STREET, LAUTOKA, FIJI
ACCOUNT No. 6102 01 3495
BANK OF BARODA, 5 TUKANI STREET,
LAUTOKA, FIJI
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJXXX
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON APPEAL
Fiji Sevahsram Sangha wishes to thank following donors for their support.
Avon Store, Nadi
Laxmi & Mahendra Sholanki, Canada
Rajesh & Judy Sholanki, Canada
Chetan & Ekta Sholanki, Canada
Rajesh & Jaishree Khatri, Canada
Monday, 22 February 2016
CYCLONE WINSTON DONATION APPEAL
Following a severe disaster by cyclone Winston, Fiji Sevashram Sangha relief team has already began its relief operation as from today. We appeal to all people to help us in our effort to save lives of thousands of people.
Cyclone Winston Donation Appeal
Please come forward and be part of the team of volunteers trying to reach out to the effected families around Fiji or any items you would like to be passed on to the needy families could be delivered to either Suva or Lautoka Ashram.
Cash donations can be deposited in the following bank account and confirmation of the donation should be sent to Fiji Sevashram Sangh through e-mail. (fijisevashramsangha@yahoo.com or sanghavani@gmail.com). Receipt will be scanned via e-mail or sent by post if postal address is provided:
ACCOUNT NAME: FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA
BANK: BANK OF BARODA,
BRANCH: MARK STREET BRANCH, SUVA
ACCOUNT No. 9101 01 00003273
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJ
CYCLONE WINSTON HIS FIJI BADLY
Category 5 Cyclone Winston hit Fiji over the last two days, claiming approxiamately 21 lives as till time of writing this email and leaving hundreds without food, shelter and basic supplies.
Scale of damage to the Western and Northern Fiji is huge and Fiji Sevashram Sangha is appealing to everyone out there to assist in whatever means possible.
The task onhand is challenging and every bit of effort and manpower is required.
Find attached also is our appeal request and appreciate if this can be circulated within your contacts and peers to reach the most number of people.
Yours in Sangha Service.
*************************** Fiji Sevashram Sangha ==============================
Friday, 19 February 2016
HINDUTVAM SERIES 36
Q. If a Sudra possesses a Kshatriya's quality, should he not be allowed to take up the profession of a Kshatriya?
A. He can surely serve his country by being a soldier, but as a voluntary worker; for his living he must, follow his father's footstep.
Q. But if a Sudra possesses the qualities of a Brahmin, should he not be called a Brahmin?
A. A Sudra who is gifted with the true qualities of a Brahmin will show his humility - a genuine sign of spirituality - by continuing to be called himself a Sudra instead of fighting for the label of a Brahmin, for this kind of mentality brings nothing but disharmony in the society. The Hindus have always adored the true spiritual person even if he is an untouchable; examples are Sheori, Dharma Vyad, Ruhidas, Kavir, and too many more to mention. In the next life he will be born as a Brahmin.
Q. What about a Brahmin who does not live an ideal life?
A. This is no problem. Nobody will respect an unworthy person be he a Brahmin or a Sudra.
Q. Should an unworthy man be allowed to carry on a holy profession?
A. If any unworthy person is given the opportunity to carry on a holy profession, it will only reveal the character of the person who engages him - both are of the same level. You get the kind of leader you deserve.
Q. If you believe in caste system, you do not then believe in equality?
A. Equality in what respect? In appearance, in intellectual power, in mental outlook? No two persons are equal. True Equality is something which can be discovered only in the level of Universal Soul or Paramatma which is same everywhere. The law of caste system aims to lead people to the Realisation of that Inner Equality.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol.1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji
A. He can surely serve his country by being a soldier, but as a voluntary worker; for his living he must, follow his father's footstep.
Q. But if a Sudra possesses the qualities of a Brahmin, should he not be called a Brahmin?
A. A Sudra who is gifted with the true qualities of a Brahmin will show his humility - a genuine sign of spirituality - by continuing to be called himself a Sudra instead of fighting for the label of a Brahmin, for this kind of mentality brings nothing but disharmony in the society. The Hindus have always adored the true spiritual person even if he is an untouchable; examples are Sheori, Dharma Vyad, Ruhidas, Kavir, and too many more to mention. In the next life he will be born as a Brahmin.
Q. What about a Brahmin who does not live an ideal life?
A. This is no problem. Nobody will respect an unworthy person be he a Brahmin or a Sudra.
Q. Should an unworthy man be allowed to carry on a holy profession?
A. If any unworthy person is given the opportunity to carry on a holy profession, it will only reveal the character of the person who engages him - both are of the same level. You get the kind of leader you deserve.
Q. If you believe in caste system, you do not then believe in equality?
A. Equality in what respect? In appearance, in intellectual power, in mental outlook? No two persons are equal. True Equality is something which can be discovered only in the level of Universal Soul or Paramatma which is same everywhere. The law of caste system aims to lead people to the Realisation of that Inner Equality.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol.1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji
Thursday, 18 February 2016
HINDUTVAM SERIES 35
Q. How does the question of Birth come into this division of labour which is set according to one's action and tendency?
A. In order for a man to specialise in one particular type of profession it is better to cultivate it from his very childhood, and this will be more convenient when he follows the profession of his father. Law of caste, therefore, is the Law of heredity.
Q. What about the different trades in Hindu society?
A. "The trade guilds and caste act as mutual assurance society, and under normal conditions allow none of their members to starve", says Sir. W. Hunter.
Q. Is there any other advantage in following the profession of one's father?
A. By following the ancestral profession one can save one's energy which can be spent in spiritual pursuits. To concentrate one's energy in other professions, is to “sell away one's powers of Self-Realization or sell one's soul for a mass of pottage”. And also, this system prevents the open competition between man and man which makes the rich richer and the poor poorer - the curse of modern civilization. The Law of Caste or Varna is, therefore, not a human invention but a Law of Nature, which is ever present and at work like Newton's Law of Gravitation. It was left for the Hindus to discover the Law of Varna. "By their discovery and application of certain Laws of Nature, the peoples of the West have easily increased their material possessions. Similarly, Hindus by their discovery of this irresistible social tendency (Varna Dharma) have been able to achieve in the spiritual field what no other nation in the World has achieved", says Gandhi.
Q. But how can one progress if there is no competition?
A. Progress in what way? In material pursuits? Indulging in covetousness? And at the cost of others? That is where caste system puts an obstacle and curbs worldly ambitions. "The present seems to be an agitation of highway robbery. There cannot be millions of millionaires", remarks Gandhi.
Q. Does not competition help to bring out better production?
A. You can compete with those who are in the same trade with you, but not with other tradesmen. If you are allowed to encroach on any trade you like, you will kill the humble ones and monopolise the market.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol.1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
A. In order for a man to specialise in one particular type of profession it is better to cultivate it from his very childhood, and this will be more convenient when he follows the profession of his father. Law of caste, therefore, is the Law of heredity.
Q. What about the different trades in Hindu society?
A. "The trade guilds and caste act as mutual assurance society, and under normal conditions allow none of their members to starve", says Sir. W. Hunter.
Q. Is there any other advantage in following the profession of one's father?
A. By following the ancestral profession one can save one's energy which can be spent in spiritual pursuits. To concentrate one's energy in other professions, is to “sell away one's powers of Self-Realization or sell one's soul for a mass of pottage”. And also, this system prevents the open competition between man and man which makes the rich richer and the poor poorer - the curse of modern civilization. The Law of Caste or Varna is, therefore, not a human invention but a Law of Nature, which is ever present and at work like Newton's Law of Gravitation. It was left for the Hindus to discover the Law of Varna. "By their discovery and application of certain Laws of Nature, the peoples of the West have easily increased their material possessions. Similarly, Hindus by their discovery of this irresistible social tendency (Varna Dharma) have been able to achieve in the spiritual field what no other nation in the World has achieved", says Gandhi.
Q. But how can one progress if there is no competition?
A. Progress in what way? In material pursuits? Indulging in covetousness? And at the cost of others? That is where caste system puts an obstacle and curbs worldly ambitions. "The present seems to be an agitation of highway robbery. There cannot be millions of millionaires", remarks Gandhi.
Q. Does not competition help to bring out better production?
A. You can compete with those who are in the same trade with you, but not with other tradesmen. If you are allowed to encroach on any trade you like, you will kill the humble ones and monopolise the market.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol.1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
HINDUTVAM SERIES 34
Q. Who invented the numerals (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10)?
A. It Is the Hindus who invented the numerals; and this is now a universally accepted fact.
Q. What is the contribution of Hindus towards Mathematics?
A. Hindus very early evolved a simple system of Geometry (for laying out the open-air site of the Havan ground) and devised a rudementary algebra and invented the numerals.
Q. Are you supporting the present state of the caste system?
A. We are only describing the ideal state of the caste system.
Q. What does Lord Krishna really mean when He says: in the Gita, 4:13, that God has created four varnas or castes?
A. Lord Krishna means to say that the division of four castes is a natural factor in human society. As are found among the Hindus Brahmin, Kshtriya, Vaisya, Sudra, so are found in any society of any country - intellectuals and saintly persons; warriors or fighters; men of commercial abilities and tendencies; and humble men who can serve the society best with their manual labour. These four divisions of labour or allotment of duties have always existed in human society. Again, this fourfold spirit is more or less found in every human being. There is no man who is not endowed at the same time with some divine tendencies, and a capacity to struggle with inward or outward forces, and some amount of commercial tendencies and a spirit of service before, it can rightly be said that this fourfold division had been created along with man.
Q. How does the question of Birth come into this division of labour which is set according to one's action and tendency?
A. In order for a man to specialise in one particular type of profession it is better to cultivate it from his very childhood, and this will be more convenient when he follows the profession of his father. Law of caste, therefore, is the Law of heredity.
Q. What about the different trades in Hindu society?
A. "The trade guilds and caste act as mutual assurance society, and under normal conditions allow none of their members to starve", says Sir. W. Hunter.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol. 1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
A. It Is the Hindus who invented the numerals; and this is now a universally accepted fact.
Q. What is the contribution of Hindus towards Mathematics?
A. Hindus very early evolved a simple system of Geometry (for laying out the open-air site of the Havan ground) and devised a rudementary algebra and invented the numerals.
Q. Are you supporting the present state of the caste system?
A. We are only describing the ideal state of the caste system.
Q. What does Lord Krishna really mean when He says: in the Gita, 4:13, that God has created four varnas or castes?
A. Lord Krishna means to say that the division of four castes is a natural factor in human society. As are found among the Hindus Brahmin, Kshtriya, Vaisya, Sudra, so are found in any society of any country - intellectuals and saintly persons; warriors or fighters; men of commercial abilities and tendencies; and humble men who can serve the society best with their manual labour. These four divisions of labour or allotment of duties have always existed in human society. Again, this fourfold spirit is more or less found in every human being. There is no man who is not endowed at the same time with some divine tendencies, and a capacity to struggle with inward or outward forces, and some amount of commercial tendencies and a spirit of service before, it can rightly be said that this fourfold division had been created along with man.
Q. How does the question of Birth come into this division of labour which is set according to one's action and tendency?
A. In order for a man to specialise in one particular type of profession it is better to cultivate it from his very childhood, and this will be more convenient when he follows the profession of his father. Law of caste, therefore, is the Law of heredity.
Q. What about the different trades in Hindu society?
A. "The trade guilds and caste act as mutual assurance society, and under normal conditions allow none of their members to starve", says Sir. W. Hunter.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol. 1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
HINDUTVAM SERIES 33
THIRD EYE
Q. What is third eye or spiritual eye?
A. Third eye is not anything physical. It is just the attaining of wisdom which can enable one to see things far and in a spiritual way.
Q. Why do the Hindus worship God in so many ways?
A. If God is infinite, methods of His worship can be infinite too. Besides, like other creedal religions which have fixed ways of worship, and which may not suit all the followers, Hinduism does not object to varieties of worship so that people of different stages can find their own suitable methods.
Q. Sometimes we see that the Shivaalaya is built outside the main temple. Why is this?
A. Hindus believe that Lord Shiva resides on the Kailas, mountain, not in any house and that a structural temple is not necessary to establish this deity.
Q. Why do some of the Hindu deities have more than the usual number of head and hands?
A. This helps us to comprehend that Great Deity has innumerable heads, hands feet and eyes extended everywhere (Gita 13:14). Many heads and hands, etc., of a deity help us to think His all-pervading nature.
Q. Why are the Hindu Gods married?
A. In order to sublimate the institution of marriage, Hindu Gods are married; and this sublimation of marriage will build a strong foundation of family life, want of which is bringing unending trouble in Western families.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol. 1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
Q. What is third eye or spiritual eye?
A. Third eye is not anything physical. It is just the attaining of wisdom which can enable one to see things far and in a spiritual way.
Q. Why do the Hindus worship God in so many ways?
A. If God is infinite, methods of His worship can be infinite too. Besides, like other creedal religions which have fixed ways of worship, and which may not suit all the followers, Hinduism does not object to varieties of worship so that people of different stages can find their own suitable methods.
Q. Sometimes we see that the Shivaalaya is built outside the main temple. Why is this?
A. Hindus believe that Lord Shiva resides on the Kailas, mountain, not in any house and that a structural temple is not necessary to establish this deity.
Q. Why do some of the Hindu deities have more than the usual number of head and hands?
A. This helps us to comprehend that Great Deity has innumerable heads, hands feet and eyes extended everywhere (Gita 13:14). Many heads and hands, etc., of a deity help us to think His all-pervading nature.
Q. Why are the Hindu Gods married?
A. In order to sublimate the institution of marriage, Hindu Gods are married; and this sublimation of marriage will build a strong foundation of family life, want of which is bringing unending trouble in Western families.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol. 1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
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