Arya Veer Dal performs havan on world's highest road

A team of 8 Arya Veers under the leadership of Shri Vijendra Arya and Shri Nareshpal Arya hoisted the Om flag and the national flag on the highest motorable road at Kahrdungla pass in honor of the foundation day of Arya Veer Dal as well as the Republic Day. They also performed Yajna in a temperature of -27 degrees Celsius.

The time was 12:30 p.m. and the venue was Khardungla Pass in Ladakh, a place at a height of 18,360ft above sea level.

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Initiative to Train Vedic Priests for Western World

Tapovan Aashram in Dehradun, India, is conducting the "International Vedic Priest Training Program," under the guidance of renowned Vedic scholars such as Acharya Ashish Darshnacharya and Dr. Mahavir Agarwal and in collaboration with Dr. Deen Bandhu Chandora to train Vedic Pracharaks to spread the knowledge of the Vedas internationally

Dr. Deen Bandhu Chandora of USA masterminded this program and Acharya Rampersad Vedalankar Nyas, Hardwar, India, under the supervision of Acharya Ashish Darshnacharya and with the active support of Shri Anuvrat Arya (Trustee, Acharya Rampersad Vedalankar Nyas) and Shri Vishrut Arya(Member of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha America) is implementing this program.

The Program's Salient Features 

• Course conducted by dedicated and renowned Vedic scholars led by Acharya Ashish Darshanacharya, Vedic Sadhan Ashram, Tapovan, Dehradun India. 
• Well qualified candidates, who have already studied the Aarsh Scriptures, as described by Maharshi Swami Dayanand Saraswati
• Full time resident course of one year.
• Guest lectures and one-to-one interaction with world renowned English and Vedic scholars.
• Written, oral, and practical exams to assess the candidate’s capability and expertise.
• Well-defined curriculum, which covers the Vedic principles, personality development, computer skills,  spoken English, and art of public speaking.
• Emphasis on developing the basics of English language, so that they can express themselves well in western countries.
• Very pleasant and peaceful atmosphere for conduction of the course at Tapovan Ashram in Dehradun, India.

Major Subjects Taught in English

• Light of Truth - Maharshi Dayanand
• Sanskar Vidhi – Maharshi Dayanand
• Rigvedaadibhashyabhumika- Mahrishi Dayanand
• Manusmriti
• “Hindu Centum” by Dr. Deenbandhu Chandora and “Quest” by Sh. Madan Raheja
• The Sixteen Rituals of Aaryas by Aacharya Jyaaneshwaraaryah
• Meaning of Mantras used in Sandhyaa and Agnihotra
• Five daily rituals of Aaryaas
• Brief introduction to Vedic Principles
• Explanation of meaning of mantras used in Sandhya and Agnihotra
• Introduction to some of the other ancient books like Geeta, Ramayan, Mahabharat
• Basic Computer Skills
• Behavioral attributes as followed in western culture
• Astrology and Astronomy : Fraud versus reality of cosmology i.e. science of Astronomy
• Usefulness of Vedic Sandhya for purification of mind
• Explanation of Pranayam and Aasanas from Maharshi Patanajali perspective

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The Ten Principles of Arya Samaj

1. The primeval cause of all genuine knowledge and all that is known by means of knowledge is GOD.

2. GOD is Truth, Consciousness, Bliss, Formless, Omnipotent, Just, Merciful, Unborn, Infinite, Unchangeable, Beginingless, Incomparable, Support of All, Omnipresent, Internal Regulator of All, Undecaying, Immortal, Fearless, Eternal, Holy and Creator of the Universe. He alone deserves worship.

3. Vedas are the repositaries of all true Knowledge. It is the paramount duty of all Aryas to study, teach, and propound the Vedas.

4. We must be always ready to accept truth and forsake untruth.

5. One should do everything according to the dictates of Dharma, after deliberating upon what is truth and untruth.

6. The main objective of Arya Samaj is to do good to the whole world - to achieve physical, spiritual and social prosperity of all.

7. One should conduct towards all with love, in accordance with the injunctions of Dharma and according to their respective positions.

8. One should dispel ignorance and promote knowledge.

9. One should not be content with one's own prosperity but should realise one's own prosperity in the prosperity of all.

10. All human beings should subject themselves in abiding by the rules of social interest and should be at liberty to follow rules of individual interest.

Online Places to Visit

1. Arya Prathinidhi Sabha America - This is a site worth checking out every now and then.

2. Arya Samaj Jamnagar - I am full of appreciation for the site. So far, it is the best Arya Samaj site I have ever come across. Visiting this site is a must.

3. Aryasamaj Gandhidham

4. Arya Samaj Pracharak Pt. Kanchan Kumar

5. Arya Samaj News Site

6. Agniveer's Site - I do not know much about Agniveer. I happened to get acquainted with him online; and he very kindly responded to some of my queries. I will be very happy to know something more about you, Agniveer.

7. Arya Veer Dal Yahoo Group - A group of 384 members of the Arya Samaj Youth Organization.

8. Jamnagar Arya Samaj Blog - You will find some excellent articles here.

9. Another Jamnagar Arya Samaj Blog - They need to do a bit of work here; but I am sure they will catch up soon. Do keep visiting.

10. Ved Prachar Mission - An initiative to train Vedic purohits to spread the light of the Vedas in Western countries.

11. Shree Ramlal Kapoor Trust - The objectives of the trust are research into the ancient Vedic literature, its safe custody, and its dissemination and also to serve the society through Indian culture, education, sciences, and medicine.

12. Arya Veer Dal, Delhi Pradesh - This is the official website of the Arya Samaj Youth Organization established in 1929.

13. Satya Vidya - A good website for those who want to learn about the Vedas.

Veda Mantras

The following are Veda mantras to be recited early in the morning and just before going to bed. Please do not attempt to learn them by yourself. Find a good teacher and learn from him/her because their meaning depends a lot on their pronunciation, accent, and pitch.

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Mangalore Arya Samaj celebrates Ambedkar Jayanthi

Mangalore Arya Samaj celebrated the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar by organizing a special programme at Arya Samaj Mandir, Mangalore, on April 14, 2010.

Ramachandra Baikampady, the president of Karnataka Fisheries Development Ltd, was the guest of honor. Shrinivas Shetty presided over the programme. Nagaraj Shetty, the president of the Coastal Authority, felicitated Sanjeeva Ballur and Keshava Mangalur.

Mr. Lokananda Arya, the president of Mangalore Arya Samaj, spoke about the "varnashrama." Nagaraj Shetty lauded Mangalore Arya Samaj for completing 92 years of age and called upon the members to protect the Arya Samaj and work for its welfare. 

Joint Secretary of Mangalore Arya Samaj conducted the progamme. Secretary Purushottam Shetty gave the welcome speech. Honorary President Bhavani Shankar was present during the programme. 

Source: Udayavani (April 18, 2010)

CM Hooda remembers his arya grandfather

Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the chief minister of Haryana, recalled his grandfather, who had accepted the principles of the Arya Samaj, during a state-level function organized by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Welfare Society at Kurukshetra University to commemorate the birth of Dr. Ambedkar on April 14, 2010.

Recalling how his grandfather Matu Ram was criticized for wearing the sacred thread after joining Arya Samaj, he said that Matu Ram never believed in the caste system and faced social boycott for his principles. The boycott was later withdrawn and thousands of people joined the Arya Samaj to fight against caste discrimination.

A number of prominent political personalities were present for this programme.

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Surat Arya Samaj organizes havan for Naxal victims

The Arya Samaj Bhavan, located in Soni Faliya, Surat, organized a havan in honor of those who died in the Chhattisgarh Naxal attack on April 7, 2010.

The havan commenced at noon; and thirty members of the Arya Samaj, including representatives of senior citizens, ex-armymen, politicians, and associations participated.

Secretary of Surat Arya Samaj Rohit Sharma said that they prayed to God to give them peace in heaven and to teach non-violence to Naxals.

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Maharshi Dayananda Saraswathi

Maharshi Dayananda Saraswathi (1824 - 1883), the founder of the Arya Samaj, was one of the best aryas who ever lived. He was a highly acclaimed social reformer and religious scholar. He also bears the credit of being the first proponent of “Swarajya,” which was adopted and advocated by Lokamanya Tilak. Like a true arya, Maharshi Dayananda Saraswathi denounced idol and ritualistic worship and advocated equal rights for women. He tirelessly strived for the revival of Vedic ideologies, believed in the authority of the Vedas, promoted the doctrine of Karma, encouraged skepticism in dogma, and emphasized the ideals of brahmacharya. S Radhakrishnan, the former president of India, rightly called him one of the “Makers of Modern India.”

Birth, Childhood, and Youth

Dayananda Saraswathi was born on Feb 12, 1824 in Tankara near Morvi in the Kathiawar region of Gujarath. His father, Lal Tiwari, was an affluent brahmin. His mother was Yashodabai. Dayanand was called Dayanand Mulshanker in his childhood. He studied Sanskrit, the Vedas, and other religious books in preparation for the life of a Hindu priest.

However, he began questioning idol worship when he spied a rat nibbling at the offerings placed before an idol of Shiva on Shivarathri. He began pondering over the significance of life when he lost his uncle and his younger sister to cholera. The questions he asked deeply troubled his parents because they had no answers to satisfy him. Finally, he refused to get married and fled from his home in 1846.

The Student

Dayanand wandered around for nearly 2 decades in search of a guru before he found Swami Virajananda in Mathura. His new teacher instructed him to throw away his books and focus on the Vedas. After two and a half years of rigorous study, his teacher asked him to spread the light of the Vedas far and wide as his gurudakshina.

The Social Reformer

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswathi began questioning religious scholars and priests and won all debates with them. He even criticized Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, and idol-worshipping Hindus. His book, Sathyartha Prakasha, gives great insight into the thoughts, ideals, philosophies, and beliefs of this great sage.

Arya Samaj, the organization he founded, condemns idol worship, ancestor worship, animal sacrifice, priest craft, pilgrimages, making offerings in temples, untouchability, caste system, discrimination against women, and child marriages on grounds that the Vedas do not sanction these practices. The Arya Samaj also discourages symbolism and dogma and encourages skepticism in beliefs that do not conform to logic and common sense. The organization also hopes to create a “universal samaj or society” based on Vedic authority.

Death

Maharshi Dayananda Saraswathi was once the guest of the Maharaja of Jodhpur, a womanizer who was fond of a dancing girl. The sage asked the king to give up his mistresses and his unethical lifestyle and to follow the path of dharma. The dancing girl, who overheard this advice, was deeply offended and bribed the cook to poison the sage.

That night, the cook offered him a glass of milk laced with poison, which the sage drank unsuspectingly. Later, he realized that he had been poisoned and tried to purge his body, but to no avail. Dayanand suffered intensely just before he died. The cook was struck with remorse and confessed to him. Dayananda forgave the cook, gave him some money, and asked him to flee the palace. He then breathed his last.

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The Story of this Blog 

(March 14, 2011) 


When this blog was first created on April 23, 2010, it was called mangalorearyasamaj.blogspot.com. I had christened it so because of my association with the Arya Samaj. 


I had approached the Arya Samaj back in March 2009 for purely social reasons. I desparately wanted to place my son in Hindu society. So, I went there Sunday after Sunday, chatted with them all endlessly, drank endless cups of tea, had numerous plates of snacks, smiled indulgently when I heard them talk about vegetarianism, and so on and so forth...simply because I wanted to place my son in Hindu society. The world crashed around my ears exactly a year later, somewhere in February, when I learned that the place I had learned to love was fraught with internal conflicts and legal battles, a fact that was carefully kept secret from me for months. 


As I walked away from Mangalore Arya Samaj, I felt a pain I had never felt before. Was this place lost to me for ever? I had been a Christian for nearly 32 years before I joined the Arya Samaj and I hardly felt a thing when I left the Church, but the loss of the Arya Samaj was a deep personal loss. I asked myself again and again: "Didn't I join for purely social reasons?" "Did all those social get togethers mean so much to me?" 


I searched deeply in my mind and heart and wondered what was it about Arya Samaj that kept dragging me back, however much I tried to get away from it. It was only after several months that I realized that the one I missed the most was Agni. After all, I had sat before Him Sunday after Sunday, as the purohit chanted mantras in a language I did not understand. I had reverently offered ahutis Sunday after Sunday. Agni never forced me to become a vegetarian, but I found myself unable to eat non vegetarian foods. Right from childhood, I had been terrified of fire, but in Arya  Samaj, the most terrifying one became the most beloved one to me. Agni was no longer the hell fire of Christianity, he was the giver of light and warmth of the ageless Vedic religion. I had felt that I had finally found the place I belonged to. 


Now that I have explained my association with Arya Samaj, let me get back to this blog. On June 6, 2011, I was called "moorukasinavalu" precisely for starting this blog. I decided to change its address to mangalorearyas.blogspot.com simply because I did not want to get entangled in any legal wrangles.


Today, on March 14, 2011, I changed the name of this blog for the third and last time. Although the Arya Samaj introduced me to an aspect of God that fascinated me, the Arya Samaj has not succeeded in telling me everything I need to know. From now on, I am on my own, joining hundreds and thousands of people in the eternal quest for the Incomprehensible one ... commonly called God. 


I thought that the address of this blog should be a name of God. I mulled over the name Agni for a long time, but someone else had already taken it. I then typed the phrase "names of the Vedic God" in Google and came across this interesting web page. I finally decided to give my blog the address: insearchofaum.blogspot.com.


I have unpublished everything I had ever published about the Arya Samaj, except news. I don't thing there is anything here that might upset anyone from the Mangalore Arya Samaj. If there is, kindly bring it to my attention, and I will remove it at once.