http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=8951 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:26:39 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com Democracy could become ideal and exemplary in a country like India if minorities were essentially coming within the scope of practical equality as well. It could flourish if minorities became more conscious, on the one hand, and part and parcel of the social, political, and economic life of the nation, on the other. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3817433 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3817433 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:18:00 EST Pandit Nehru is known for his personal ideas on democracy. He was a great intellectual, scholar, and a writer. He had deep study in various subjects and had been a student of scholar like Herald J Laski. Based on his knowledge and ideas he introduced to the world a theory of Democratic Socialism. He tried to implement his policies according to his ideas in India, a country of unity in diversity. This can be considered his notable gift to the academic and intellectual world. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3593818 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3593818 Wed, 06 May 2009 10:50:00 EST The entire views of Guru Gobind Singh were connected to the true beliefs and welfare traditions of his motherland. Imported or foreign-originated views never became the basis of his actions for the mass awakening. Whole of his actions were on priority to light a fire of nationalism in the hearts of the people to make them active. They were for the resolution of national problems on the basis of the mass awakening. In the root of his views was equality-based life for each and everyone in the society so that all could live with honour. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3593817 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3593817 Wed, 06 May 2009 10:44:00 EST I want to clarify that it doesn’t matter to me if the Vedas are divine or composed by men. I am a theist. I am also monotheistic. I have faith in the authority of God. Therefore, wherever the Vedas encourage praying to God and speaking of God’s grace or His supremacy, I wholly and firmly believe in them. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3460932 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3460932 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:58:00 EST According to the basic Indian concept of peace, or in other words from the Vedic point of view, by peace does not mean something static or perpetuation of the status quo. It has to do nothing with inactiveness. Also compulsion has no place in it. Rather, peace is an active force. It is dynamic. It offers that force to the individual, which develops the dynamic strength of the people to a degree that will enable to meet any situation. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3460923 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3460923 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:52:00 EST It is less important that China considers Pakistan an old friend and values the friendship for any number of reasons and more important that it looks at the reality of things and addresses it with a fair and clear political conscience. This is the only way China can build a fair partnership with India and realize its goal of becoming a world power. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3460922 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3460922 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:49:00 EST Besides the unification of India, Sardar Patel found solutions to many other problems like the problem arising from the exchange of population at the time of partition of India, of maintaining law and order, of Indianization of the then existing bureaucracy and administration. Besides organizing the relief and rehabilitation of the refugees, he reorganized the Indian Administrative and Police Services. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3097089 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3097089 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:50:00 EST India is a country with one of the oldest and richest cultures in the world. Harmony and unity in diversity are the chief characteristics of its culture. Moreover, its culture is evolutionary in its character. Indian culture calls upon people to make ahimsa the basis of their day-to-day activities. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3028763 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3028763 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:49:00 EST All the above four contributions of Rishabhdev, in spite of being extraordinary in his on time, are worth giving a thought until today. Tirthankara Rishabhdev is ideal for those who think about the Indian Way, who are concerned of making this way firm and broad in prevailing conditions of India and the whole world. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3028762 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3028762 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:47:00 EST The docking of USS Barry at Poti on 18th October 2008 drew sharp reaction from Russian authorities, who said that sending sophisticated warships to Georgia could contravene international conventions and that the U.S. warship was unsuited for aid missions. A U.S. Embassy spokesperson said the ship was not delivering humanitarian aid. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2758194 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2758194 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:16:00 EST I am proud being an Indian because my country granted refuge to those Jews who became victims of atrocities of the Romans and after the destruction of their holy place of worship by them reached the Indian soil for shelter. They not only got refuge here for ever, but also the permission of earning their livelihood. Deprived of freedom in their own motherland of Iran, Zoroastrians [Parsis], the followers of Spitama Zoroaster, who conveyed the great message of monotheism, when reached India to take refuge, Indians accepted them with joy. It is a long list of such refugees. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2758193 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2758193 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:13:00 EST Vallabhbhai was a true follower of Gandhiji. He was fully devoted to the Mahatma. He considered him as his father. The path taken by Gandhiji for the welfare of his compatriots in prevailing conditions was the best one. Particularly, it was most relevant for the freedom of the country. Therefore, he accepted the Mahatma as his preceptor. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2644030 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2644030 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:12:00 EST Like others, Christianity has also contributed towards strengthening the Indian way. Through love and service, the two chief values of Christianity, great Christians like Sister Alphonsa and Mother Teresa, without any religious, gender, creed, colour or caste-based discrimination, rendered great service to the nation. Their services are matchless and we are proud of them. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2523076 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2523076 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:16:00 EST The Buddhist Way is the simple one. It is possible to be followed by each and every desirous. Without any mediator the one who is active and in a state of consciousness can follow it. An ordinary person, by following those who although in their early lives were also ordinary like him but later on the strength of their developed virtues they obtained Buddhahood, can develop his wisdom to the same highest level and thus he too can reach the top-the level of the Buddha. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2200445 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2200445 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:46:00 EST Ahimsa is nucleus in Gandhi's ideas. Therefore, adoption of non-violent means is compulsory in Gandhism. Gandhism calls one to Truth; it appeals to accept the real state of affairs, and without relinquishing self-respect, it urges readiness to compromise. There is no room for destruction of evil-doers. It expects end of the evil. It promotes win-win situation for all the parities concerned, and not only for one party in dispute. It incorporates high morality in it and talks of good, healthy and welfaristic human behaviours. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2067865 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2067865 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST The Indian soil welcomes all. Indians see the image of God in a guest. Providing hospitality is one of the main characteristics of the Indian Way. The one who desired a permanent home on the Indian land not only received permission, but received opportunities to march forward on the way to progress as well. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1917727 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1917727 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:43:00 EST It states that Maharshi Vishwamitra, who was formerly a king, relinquished his kingdom to do tapa. So severe was his Sadhana that he was soon known as Maharshi and was addressed so by all except Maharshi Vashishtha who always called him Rajarishi. It annoyed Vishwamitra and feeling insulted, he decided to kill Vashishtha, the only obstacle to his great fame. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1825953 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1825953 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:48:00 EST Democracy is the government of the people. In fact, justice and freedom for every citizen are possible only under this system. There is also every possibility of having opportunity for progress. It is a source of general welfare too. Gandhi has also said, “Democracy must be in essence…meaning the art and science of mobilizing the entire physical, economic and spiritual resources of all the various sections of people in the service of common good of all.” http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1522715 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1522715 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:03:00 EST Our whole system is like a body. Vivid nerves in body are full of flows of blood just like actions taking place in vivid parts of any system. Now, it seems as if corruption is rampant in the system which can be compared to a body and this is happening practically. Now, this is a subject not only of our concern but that of existence of respectable life. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1287224 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1287224 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:35:00 EST The Indo-Chinese relationship was established long ago in the ancient times, on the basis of the quality of harmony present in both the cultures. It will require writing a big book to tell in detail about the long-standing cultural ties. However, I would like to mention in brief that it was in consequence of the profoundness of these cultural ties that hundred of Chinese scholars were the student of the famous Nalanda University much before the advent of Christ. The Chinese scholars participated in Buddhist Congregations [Sangeetis] ahead of others. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1037921 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1037921 Sat, 17 May 2008 13:21:00 EST Scholars around the globe are quite familiar with many features of Indian social life style, which include Joint Family system; custom of arranged marriages and religiousness. All these have been helpful in development or progress by collective efforts, facing challenges unitedly, nearness and feeling of unity, even though for different reasons. But now the joint families can be seen disintegrating, the custom of arranged marriages is weakening and the feeling of religiousness too seems to have been tainted. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1037920 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=1037920 Sat, 17 May 2008 13:18:00 EST According to a statement issued on Friday, the 2nd May, 2008, from Dharamshala, [India], by Chhime R. Chhoekyapa, the Official Spokesman of the Tibetan Government-in-exile, “His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s special envoy Lodi Gyaltsen and envoy Keland Gyaltsen will arrive in China on May 3rd for informal talks with representatives of Chinese leadership; [they] during their brief visit will take up the urgent issue of the current crisis in Tibetan areas. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=956278 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=956278 Fri, 09 May 2008 17:13:00 EST When we talk of a lack of morality and ethics in public, this generally refers to the dishonesty in the economic affairs of those who are in various walks of public life. To put it simply, it is corruption, which is an international problem. It is of course, a serious problem. Along with Asia, it is also in Europe and America. It exists in Africa as well as the Continent of Australia. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=594388 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=594388 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:38:00 EST The Egyptian civilization was sky high during this period and it was not possible for it to rise further or maintain its current position. The people of Egypt became indifferent to the basics of civilization. Noam communities started fighting with each other and tried to undermine each other’s position. The result was that the government at the centre became unstable and became weaker and weaker. The unity of the country was shattered and the civilization met with its downfall. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=587783 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=587783 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:21:00 EST All of us know that series of events in which six decades ago Tibetans were deprived of their fundamental rights. In the name of its own security the Tibet region was occupied by the Communist China. Many of Tibetans had to flee from their Motherland. They had to take refuge in many parts of the world including India. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=579732 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=579732 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:19:00 EST In India, from very ancient times, consistently and under all circumstances, the message was for progress and welfare of all, general and particular; and while doing so, it was declared that “this is the highest moral law” and if “we all adopt this live truth, all laws relating to morality will themselves appear.” http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=572328 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=572328 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:25:00 EST Today the unfortunate series of incidents in Maharashtra undoubtedly challenge the unity of the nation. Furthermore the government’s slack approach to counter these incidents is a matter of serious concern and it is an indication of lack of their commitment towards the nation. Simultaneously, the indifference of leading figures from different walks of life--as evident from their lax approach towards countering the separatist activity collectively--is also an indication of a lack of their commitment towards their motherland. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=558274 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=558274 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:35:00 EST The way to India’s progress, as Mahatma Gandhi also said, goes through the villages; farmers are the backbone of the country. If, despite their hard work, farmers are badly disappointed by crop results due to want of proper irrigation-systems, the failure of the monsoon, and a lack of a proper relief system from the Government, they suffer under a burden of indebtedness and ultimately commit suicide, it is definitely shameful and also a matter of serious concern. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=540019 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=540019 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:28:00 EST Gandhi stood for Truth, Ahimsa, Compassion, and Service, all through his life. “To serve humanity is the service of God” was the principle of his life. He was a social savior of the oppressed and down-trodden people and fought for their right of equality and justice. That is not all; he was the political savior of nations in political turmoil. The leaders of many subjugated races and countries drew inspiration from him for their rights. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=522885 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=522885 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:27:00 EST Take the state of corruption in society. We all know about it, I am drawing your attention to it as an instance. There is hardly anyone who is not affected by it. The menace of corruption is very much detrimental to our national character and has been the root cause of many a social and moral problem. The intellectuals and the leaders are all well aware of it. But have we ever tried to come out of this mire? Youths could have been prepared and exhorted to rise against it, but we have never tried to do so. Consequently, the new generation is also bogged down. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=518590 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=518590 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:53:00 EST Not only one but several instances come before us which reveal that in order to end injustice, when there was no other alternative left except to use violence, it was recoursed to. In other words, violence was used as the alternative or means. By using this, triumph was achieved. But definitely we shall have to agree that even then it was not within the domain of sanctity. I can stress on it firmly in relation to wars fought in presence of propounders of religious communities or their leaders. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=511035 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=511035 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:19:00 EST Religion is above the religious-community. Its scope is extensive and involves welfare of all. Contrary to this, religious-community is limited and is below religion. Even if you are not affiliated with any religious-community, but if you claim to be a human being you cannot disassociate yourself from religion. Religion is the essential condition for both humanity and existence. The reason is clear. If goodness, which is the definition of religion, is not complete; then what will be the consequences? You can well understand. Therefore, we cannot rule out the necessity of religion under any circumstance. The only requirement is that you understand it properly. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=501329 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=501329 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:28:00 EST Mahatma Gandhi was of the firm opinion that students should be educated under the strict regimen of high morals, self-control and right thinking; he also believed that they provide service to society by following tradition with a constant awareness of their duties. These responsibilities include respect towards one’s elders, e.g. parents, teachers and other authority figures, and as well as a loving and dependable conscientiousness for those younger than oneself. After all, it is both duties and responsibilities that are important and significant not just in maintaining peace, but in building a sound culture of peace. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=501327 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=501327 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:26:00 EST