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medicine to Cuba: UN
week said that the e‑commerce giant has decid‑
ed on splitting HQ2 to two cities, both in the
north east. And the two places getting the amaz‑
United Nations: The US embargo on Cuba The reluctance of banks to handle pay‑
ing lottery of incoming business are the Long
is preventing Indian companies from ments related to Cuba has also affected a
Island City neighborhood of Queens and Crystal
sending medicines and development‑ deve lopment project with a climate
City in northern Virginia.
related equipment to the Caribbean change dimension, Guterres said in the
The idea in splitting up HQ2 was that it will
island nation, according to Secretary‑ report.
reduce pressure on the host city, which would
General Antonio Guterres. It was reported in March that Ankur
have been expected to absorb up to 50,000 new
In his annual report to the General Scientific Energy Technologies had said it
high paying employees over the next 10 to 15 In its Seattle campus, Amazon is building
Assembly on the US embargo on Cuba, he could not export to Cuba equipment for a
years. The new facilities will cost at least $5 bil‑ these "Spheres" as a nature complex
said that the State Bank of India (SBI) and gasification plant that uses rice husks
lion. Employees at Amazon's main campus in and workspace.
at least four other banks have refused to because five Indian banks had refused to
Seattle will be offered a chance to relocate. it grows into the biggest U.S. behemoth.
carry out transactions to enable the com‑ carry out a transfer from the office of the
The decision to break for Queens and Crystal As for Long Island City itʼs right across the
panies to export to that country. UN Development Programme (UNDP) in
City caps nearly a year of speculation about East River from Manhattan, and New York City
T he report figured in last wee k's Cuba to it, he said.
where the HQ would land. recently committed to a plethora of infrastruc‑
General Assembly discussions on US T he Vadodara‑based company had
Crystal City was chosen maybe because it is ture improvements for the neighborhood. Plus,
sanctions against Cuba. reported that the SBI refused to receive
just across the Potomac River from Amazon New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently
By an overwhelming majority of 189 to the UNDP payment "because the transac‑
chief Jeff Bezosʼ home and from a national capi‑ said heʼd do just about anything to lure Amazon
two, the General Assembly November 1 tion is related to a project implemented
tal the company will likely lobby for decades as to his state.
passed a resolution criticizing the embar‑ in Cuba", the report said.
go and asking Washington to lift it. "It has been impossible to fulfill the
In his report Guterres said that the
Indian company Aculife had refused to
payment to the supplier and the imple‑
mentat ion of the project has been
Patel anniversary celebrated at Indian embassy
ship levofloxacin directly to Cuba because delayed."
its bank "would not authorize the pay‑ It is "an ongoing development project Deputy Chief of Mission Santosh
ments made by Cuba since the shipping that aims to implement measures to Jha paying floral tributes to
documents supporting the payment had a adapt to climate change in food produc‑ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during
country under embargo as the final desti‑ tion, a gasification plant that uses rice the celebration of his 143rd
birth anniversary at the
nation". husks", the UN chief said.
Embassy of India on November
Levofloxacin is a drug used to treat Ankur Scientific says on its website that
2. He lauded Sardar Patel's role
pneumonia, bacterial skin infections, its technology converts various waste
in the integration of Indian
bronchitis and other diseases, according products into combustible gas that can states post‑independence as
to the report. be burned to produce energy for differ‑ India's first Home Minister. Last
The Ahmedabad‑based Aculife said on ent uses. week, PM Modi unveiled in
its website that it manufactures "intra‑ India has opposed the US embargo on Gujarat, Patelʼs ʻStatue of Unityʼ,
venous antibiotics including general and Cuba enacted after communists under the tallest in the world.
advanced molecules" like levofloxacin. Fidel Castro came to power in 1961.
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The President has touted his
Pompeo said the payments
made by the oil importers under
administration's economic poli‑ the exemptions would be put in a
Andrew Gillum would have Incumbent Bill Nelson lost the cies, which have resulted in special account from which Iran
become the first black Governor close Florida race for Senate to strong economic growth, record could only make payments for
of Florida, but fell short, conced‑ former Governor Rick Scott, job creation and low unemploy‑ purchases for humanitarian pro‑
ing to Republican Ron DeSantis. adding to GOP's Senate tally. ment. grams.
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Neeta Jain (2nd from right, Consul General Sandeep Chakraborty (2nd from left)
and Council Member Rory Lancman (center) at the event Honoree Sunil Mehra Dancer Nandini Chakravorty
Diwali holiday for students ZEE TV America’s new business competition series
attracts big-name sponsors in USA, Canada & Caribbean
in 27 NJ school districts New York: On Sunday, October 14, platform. The show also garnered a tory include luxury car brand BMW;
Edison: Over 27 school districts in understanding the feelings of Hindu media and entertainment mega‑ powered sponsorship from Remitly ‑ mobile network mega‑giant Telus;
New Jersey will reportedly stay community and displaying respect giant ZEE Entertainment debuted a highly‑successful Seattle‑based fan‑favorite soft drink Canada Dry
closed for students on November 7, and accommodation to their faith. the first episode of Break Through startup that provides mobile trans‑ (Canada dry ginger ale) as well the
the day of most popular Hindu festi‑ Although many of these school dis‑ The Crowd ‑ a new series that will fers at low fees. Other sponsors in worldʼs largest food and beverage
val Diwali. In addition, there will tricts had given reasons other than give a handful of lucky contestants a ZEE TVʼs U.S. market include Biz 2 company, Nestlé. Additionally,
reportedly be early dismissal for stu‑ Diwali of closing schools for students once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to Credit; high‑end make‑up brand Remitly is also a sponsor in Canada.
dents in other over 15 New Jersey or their early dismissal on November turn their entrepreneurial dreams SEVA; and luxury automaker Lexus. In the Caribbean, “Break Through
school districts on the Diwali day. 7 it provided a wonderful opportuni‑ into a reality by pitching their ideas In Canada, “Break Through The The Crowd” earned sponsorships
The New Jersey school districts ty for Hindu families residing in to some of the sharpest minds in Crowd” earned presenting sponsor‑ from Chief Brand Products, the
with no classes for students on these districts to celebrate Diwali business. Last weekʼs highly‑antici‑ ship from the nationally‑recognized largest manufacturer and exporter
Diwali include Chesterfield day together at home with their chil‑ pated debut showcased the showʼs Canadian Imperial Bank of of spices, seasonings and condi‑
Township School District, Clifton dren. A‑list sponsorship line‑up, featuring Commerce (CIBC Global Money ments in the Caribbean region;
Public Schools, Glen Rock Public Rajan Zed suggested that all New some of the worldʼs biggest brands. Transfer: send money around the Trinidadʼs largest supplier of cos‑
Schools, Jersey City Public Schools, Jersey schools, public‑private‑char‑ In the United States, “Break world with $0 transfer fee) and co‑ metics, Pennywise Cosmetics and
Passaic Public Schools, Piscataway ter‑independent, to seriously look Through The Crowd” earned spon‑ presenters from Hotstar, which is Enigma Events, which provides a
Township Schools, South Brunswick into declaring Diwali as an official sorships from top‑presenter Hotstar also a top presenter in the U.S. Other complete range of event production
School District, etc. In addition, there holiday in view of presence of a sub‑ ‑ Indiaʼs largest premium streaming sponsors in ZEE TVʼs Canadian terri‑ services.
will be reportedly no school for stu‑ stantial number of Hindu students in
dents for Diwali on November 6 in New Jersey, thus recognizing the Glen Rock Indian Community celebrates
Edison Township Public Schools. intersection of spirituality and edu‑ Diwali : The Glen Rock Indian Community came
Bernards Township School District cation and meeting the religious and together on November 2nd at The Excelsior,
announced sometime back to close spiritual needs of the pupils. Saddle Brook, NJ. Ani Messikian of Coldwell
schools for students on Diwali when Rajan Zed urged New Jersey Banker Residential Brokerage who serves the
Diwali falls on a weekday starting Governor Philip D. Murphy, New community for all real estate needs, and Pooja
with the 2021‑2022 school year, Jersey Education Commissioner Dr. Goyal of World Financial Group who serves the
community for all financial flexibility and sta‑
reports suggest. Hindu statesman Lamont Repollet and New Jersey
bility needs, were the generous sponsors of this
Rajan Zed, who has been actively State Board of Education President
event. Sanjiv Ohri, the first Indian elected to
backing inclusion of Diwali holiday Arcelio Aponte; to work towards the NJ school board in Bergen County, which
in New Jersey schools, in a statement adding Diwali as an official holiday consists of over 50 school districts presented an
in Nevada, called it “a step in the in all the stateʼs public schools, and appreciation plaque to Ani. Mr. Ohri has been
positive direction”, and of fered persuading the private‑charter‑inde‑ instrumental in getting Diwali off for Glen Rock
thanks to these school districts for pendent schools to follow. School district 4 years ago.
6 November 10-16, 2018 TRISTATE COMMUNITY TheSouthAsianTimes.info
IN BRIEF
A
t a special ceremony held
Event features Basement Bhangra’s on Saturday, October 27,
2018 at the Indian
DJ Rekha, cooking workshops, dance Consulate in New York,
Guyanese‑born Ashook
lessons, Indian handicrafts Ramsaran was honored by the
O
Global Organization of People of
n Saturday, November 10, artists, developing partnerships and col‑
Indian Origin (GOPIO
Flushing Town Hall will cele‑ laborations that enhance their efforts.
International) for his services to
brate the Festival of Lights with The Diwali Festival is supported by
GOPIO. The event was attended
its fourth annual Diwali Festival, this time New York State Council on the Arts with
by GOPIO officials and Amb
as a Diwali Dance Party, featuring DJ the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul of
Rekha and Abha Roy in a mash‑up of and the New York State Legislature; New
General of Indian in New York,
Bhangra and Kathak music and dance York City Department of Cultural Affairs,
as well as several family mem‑
styles, with cooking workshops, dance Mayor Bill de Blasio; The National
bers of Ashook Ramsaran,
lessons, traditional foods, and family‑ Endowment of the Arts; The Fan Fox and
friends, associates and well‑
friendly activities such as a jewelry work‑ Leslie R. Samuels Foundation; Con
wishers.
shop and henna painting. The event will Edison; The New York Community Bank
Ramsaran is currently
provide a rare opportunity to see DJ Foundation; and Affinity Health Plan.
President of Indian Diaspora Ashook Ramasaran receiving the
Rekha perform in New York City. The three‑hour celebration features DJ
Council International; Chair of plaque from Amb Chakravorty
“Diwali is a festive time of gift‑giving, Rekha, who returns to the stage for a
New York Presbyterian Queens
charity and sharing in feasts with loved Bhangra dance party, and master Indian
Hospital Community Advisory Council; Vice tives to “engage, embrace and enhance” the
ones,” said Ellen Kodadek, Executive and dancer Abha B. Roy and the Srijan Dance
President of Queens Civic Congress; Board global Indian Diaspora on the basis of
Artistic Director of Flushing Town Hall. Center, who will present “Parvati‑Putra
Member of St. Johnʼs University Center for shared history and heritage, common inter‑
“We are excited to continue this tradition (Parvatiʼs Child),” a dance drama re‑
the Caribbean and Latin American Studies; ests, inter‑ethnic relations, education and
at Flushing Town Hall and to provide an telling of the story of the birth of Ganesha
and Board Member of Fresh Meadows Civic benefits of collaboration, economic engage‑
experience that fills all senses.” from Parvatiʼs (his mother) point of view.
Association. Working with various regional ment and issues of concern; to link diverse
Historic Flushing Town Hall (circa Children will be invited to make a
and international organizations spanning communities of Indian Diaspora, strength‑
1862) features year‑round arts and cul‑ Ganesha mask before the performance.
many years, Ramsaran actively engages en the bonds and explore the benefits of
tural programming from all over the The role of Ganesha will be performed
several series of regional and global initia‑ collaboration.
globe as a way to bring people together. by a 7th grader from Queens, Puja Singh.
Celebrating and educating the global Prior to the performance, each artist will
communities of Queens and New York
City, their tagline is: Global Arts for a
Global Community. Flushing Town Hall is
introduce you to her form and invite you
to learn traditional Kathak dance moves
and bhangra folk dances mixed with hip‑
Paritosh Kumar named ʻArchitect
a member of New York Cityʼs prestigious
Cultural Institutions Group, and a
hop. Then hit the dance floor.
of the Yearʼ in New Jersey
P
Smithsonian Affiliate. They support local, For more info visit www.flushingtown‑
K Architecture
immigrant, national, and international hall.org.
LLC Oct. 23 Paritosh Kumar
announced that
its principal and owner
Paritosh Kumar was
named Architect of the
Year at the Edison
Chamber of Commerce
19th annual awards
reception.
Kumar was hand‑
picked from more than
October is always a busy month for our TSAT 7,000 businesses by
cartoonist Mahendra Shah. During Navratri Garba chamber president
nite in Pittsburgh, Mr. Shah performed live painting Joseph Coyle for his
of Amba Maa while arti was recited and before even
stellar portfolio of
the end of Arti, painting was finished in less than 15 sents the best, working hard daily to
medical, residential and commercial
minutes. On Oct. 21st at Hindu Jain Temple,
projects completed in and around provide greatness to his clientele and
Pittsburgh, Ravan Dahan was celebrated. Center of
Greater Edison, according to the compa‑ the construction industry as a whole.
attraction was a 15ʼ tall Ravan prepared by
Mahendra Shah and his team. nyʼs news release. His resume is impeccable but what truly
“Our sincere thanks to the Edison sets him apart is his personal touch,
Chamber of Commerce and Joseph dedication and commitment to the com‑
Coyle for this tremendous honor as well munity he serves.” Coyle said in a state‑
T
he 15th annual Boston Bhangra Boston Bhangra Champions. services and complete more projects completed over $100 million in projects
Competition will take place on US states include California, within Greater Edison,” Kumar said. for international corporations, city gov‑
November 17th, 2018 at the Washington, Virginia, New York, Boston He was also nominated for his gener‑ ernments, national franchises, develop‑
world‑renowned Orpheum Theatre. and more. ous contributions to the community, ers and the healthcare sector swelling
Boston Bhangra will host the best The event will also include a special numerous honors and high‑profile news his popularity in the area, leading to
bhangra teams from North America guest performance by Bhangra super‑ features on local, national and interna‑ industry awards and recognition for his
who will compete to be crowned the star G Sidhu. tional media, it said. “Paritosh repre‑ exemplary work, the release said.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info NATIONAL COMMUNITY November 10-16, 2018 7
Indians, Commonwealth
nationals can now join
UK armed forces
London: The UK government on Monday British Army and Royal Air Force (RAF)," the
announced a relaxation of recruitment crite‑ MoD statement reads.
ria to allow Commonwealth nationals to A limited waiver to the residency require‑
apply for jobs in its armed forces to meet a ment was introduced in May 2016 to recruit
shortage in its ranks, a move that could also up to 200 Commonwealth personnel per
benefit Indians. year to fill skill shortage posts.
The decision announced by the Ministry of T his limited waiver has now been
Defence (MoD) means that people from widened, with the RAF and Navy beginning
Commonwealth countries ‑ including India, recruitment of Commonwealth applicants
Australia, Kenya, Fiji, and Sri Lanka ‑ will be right away and the Army to accept such
considered for roles, even if they have never applications from early 2019. "Citizens from
lived in Britain. the Commonwealth have a long tradition of
The Commonwealth is an association of serving with distinction in the Armed
53 independent states that are mostly for‑ Forces," the MoD said.
mer territories of the British Empire. A National Audit Office (NAO) report had
The MoD laid out the proposals in a writ‑ revealed in April this year that the UK's
ten ministerial statement (WMS) before armed forces are short of around 8,200 sol‑
Parliament, which involves a waiver of the diers, sailors, and air personnel. Among
current requirement of a minimum of five‑ measures to meet this shortage, women are
year residency in the UK for applying to join now allowed to apply for all roles in the
the country's Army, Navy or Air Force. British military for the first time in history.
"We have now decided to remove the five‑ Britain currently employs 4,500
year UK residency criterion for Commonwealth citizens in the armed forces,
Commonwealth cit izens and increase with 3,940 in the Army, 480 in the Royal
recruitment to 1,350 across the Royal Navy, Navy and 80 serving in the RAF. (PTI)
Kolkata‑born research
scientist wins ʻBreak
British Bake Offʼ
London: An Indian
research scientist born in
Kolkata has been crowned
the winner of a popular
baking show on British
television after winning
over the judges with his
intricately‑designed cakes
and pastries.
Rahul Mandal was
announced as the winner
of Channel 4's 'Great
British Bake Off' on
Tuesday night after
impressing the judges
with his "East meets West" Rahul Mandal with the show's judges
style of baking. (Image courtesy: telegraph.co.uk)
"I don't know whether to
laugh or to cry. I just feel I need to talk with that you will miss when you are not with
my mum," he said as the winning name was him. I don't think he realizes still how good
revealed. The 30‑year‑old from Rotherham he actually is and I think that's what's magic
in northern England battled with disasters about Rahul," said celebrity chef Paul
during the show's finale when his icing bag Hollywood, one of the judges.
exploded during a doughnut challenge. Soon Mandal, who grew up in Kolkata, started
after, his mixing bowl smashed while he was cooking and baking as a hobby only after he
creating his rock garden, inspired by moved to the UK as a student.
Victorian explorers bringing back exciting "I never baked when I was in India. My
plants from around the world, for the baking journey began in the UK about five
"Edible Landscape" show‑stopper challenge. years ago when I was feeling lonely, and
Despite the accidents, the taste and com‑ needed to do something along with my stud‑
plexity of Mandal's baking saw him win over ies," he said.
the judges as he beat fellow British Indian "At that time, it was limited to making
contestant Ruby Bhogal and Kim‑Joy bread and biscuits. The first cake I made
Hewlett in the grand finale of the long‑run‑ was about two years ago when my parents
ning TV show. "He is one of those characters visited the UK for the first time," he added.
10 November 10-16, 2018 US AFFAIRS TheSouthAsianTimes.info
openly gay governor, CNN projects American Democrat who ran for
the House from Minnesota, will
Democratic Minnesota
Congressman Keith Ellison was
Only two other Muslims have
been elected to Congress, and
C
the first Muslim elected to both are men currently in office:
olorado Democratic US Rep. LGBT candidates who ran for gover‑ join Tlaib in Congress. She came Congress. He was running Ellison and Indiana Democratic
Jared Polis will be his nor this cycle, along with Brown in to the US more than two Tuesday to be Minnesota attor‑ Rep. Andre Carson.
state's next governor, Oregon, Vermont Democrat
becoming the nation's first openly Christine Hallquist and Texas
gay man elected to a governor's Democrat Lupe Valdez.
mansion, CNN has projected. The historic first for Polis means
Polis will succeed Democratic Democrats will retain the gover‑
Gov. John Hickenlooper, who is nor's mansion in Colorado and the
term‑limited from seeking the office LGBT community will secure rare
again, and will defeat Republican representation at the statewide
gubernatorial nominee Walker level.
Stapleton. Polis is no stranger to the distinc‑
Oregon Democratic Gov. Kate tion, having become the first openly
Brown, who identifies as bisexual, is gay man elected to the House as a
already the first openly LGBT per‑ freshman in 2008.
son to be elected governor. Former During his gubernatorial bid, Polis
New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey has pushed for universal health
came out as gay before he stepped care, free early childhood education
down from office in the early and progressing Colorado to a
2000s. Polis was one of several 100% renewable energy state.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info US AFFAIRS November 10-16, 2018 11
By Frank F Islam
T
here is no trade war today between
India and the United States. On the
other hand, there is not exactly
US‑India trade relations:
peace.
In early October, President Donald
Trump called India “the tariff king, bring‑
ing to the fore bilateral trade frictions that
INDIA SHOULD KEEP COOL
sion is foremost among them. An improve‑
have been simmering beneath the surface
ment in bilateral relations in the post‑Cold
for a while. Theyʼve already called us to
War era is another factor.
make a deal,” he said. “We didnʼt even call
A big reason, in addition, is the fact that
them. They called us to make a deal, which
neither nation has allowed their differ‑
is, like, shocking to people.”
ences to come in the way of trade. There
The point the US president was making
have been frictions all along, as is evident
in his comments ̶ primarily for the con‑
from the number of complaints each coun‑
sumption of the US domestic audience ̶ is
try has filed against the other through the
that he is “winning” in the tussle in trade
years with the World Trade Organization
relations with India. Winning in the public
over unfair trade practices and protection‑
spotlight matters more than anything else
ism.
to this president.
Over the decades, the United States has
Recognizing this, India should ignore the
complained about Indiaʼs patent laws,
presidentʼs rhetoric. It should continue to
which, according to Washington, cost
stay the course in its current approach to
American companies billions of dollars. In
trade negotiations with the US.
recent years, India has protested the tight‑
To date, New Delhi has been quite patient
ening of H‑1B visa rules, specifically target‑
with the Trump administration. It under‑
ing Indian companies, by successive US
stands that the prevailing weltanschauung
President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo: IANS) administrations.
in Washington is more protectionist than it
There are numerous examples of other
has been for decades. Unlike China, which This perspective is a solid one because of Last year, the India‑US bilateral trade vol‑ points of disagreement. Despite these dif‑
has announced targeted tit‑for‑tat tariffs the economics involved. Thatʼs so because ume was more than $74 billion. Adjusting ferences, the governmental leadership and
on US goods, New Delhi has largely worked the opportunity and need for India is to for inflation, $5.2 billion in 1991 is $9.2 business communities in both countries
behind the scenes with US officials, thus maintain the growth trajectory of bilateral billion in todayʼs dollars. This means that have been able to achieve a rapprochement
preventing any escalation. trade with the US, which has been consis‑ the bilateral trade has grown eightfold in and engage in meaningful and constructive
India recognises that, in dealing with tently growing at an impressive rate since this time period. dialogue that has been mutually beneficial
Trump, one is more likely to succeed by 1991.The countryʼs bilateral trade in There are several reasons that the trade India must stay the course in its trade
adopting the tactics of Mexico and Canada, goods with the United States in that year between the two nations has registered relations with the US. It must keep cool,
which have already renegotiated the North stood at $5.2 billion with exports of nearly such substantial growth over the past keep calm, and carry on. By doing so, it will
American Free Trade Agreement, rather $3.2 billion and imports amounting to quarter century. The liberalisation of the make itself a winner and bring the US
than that of China. roughly $2 billion. Indian economy and its subsequent expan‑ along with it.
T
he Rashtriya Swayamsevak any raising of the communal tem‑ not secure a majority of its own in
Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa perature carries the possibility of the Lok Sabha in 2019 although the
Hindu Parishad (VHP), the riots or create a tension‑ridden alliance led by it may do so. If that
two "non‑electables", to use Finance atmosphere which will deter happens, as seems likely, it will be
Minister Arun Jaitley's term, are investors despite the improvement extremely difficult to enact a law
among the Hindutva groups which in the ease of doing business index for constructing the temple because
are pushing for immediately start‑ from 100 to 77. not all of the BJP's allies ‑‑ the
ing the construction of the Ram What is more, the risks of raising Janata Dal‑United, for instance ‑‑
temple in Ayodhya. the temple pitch may not be as elec‑ will not be eager to support it for
While the RSS chief, Mohan torally effective as the Sangh pari‑ fear of alienating the Muslims. The
Bhagwat, has called upon the gov‑ var believes because it is now wide‑ BJP's weakened position will also
ernment to bring an ordinance to ly recognised that religiosity does prevent it from asserting itself. It
facilitate the work, a Bharatiya not have as much to do with the has been argued that the BJP raises
Janata Party (BJP) MP is introduc‑ issue as politics. the temple issue ‑‑ or allows it to be
ing a private member's bill in the It is for this reason that the tem‑ raised ‑‑ before every major election
Rajya Sabha on the subject, presum‑ ple did not figure in the BJP's elec‑ to consolidate the Hindu vote. Since
ably to test the faith of all the toral campaign in 2014. Moreover, the party has never been as politi‑
Hindus, especially those who claim the party's success was based on cally strong as at present, the belief
The RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called upon the government to
to be secular ‑‑ such as those in the the secular plank of development in the saffron brotherhood appar‑
bring an ordinance to facilitate the work.
Congress. The test will probably for all enunciated by the "sabka ently was that all that was needed
encompass the "nationalists" as However, the government's reti‑ its inadequacies on the economic saath, sabka vikas" slogan. A return was one final concerted effort. It is
well, including Muslims, Sikhs, cence does not mean that the RSS front, especially where the availabil‑ to the temple, therefore, is a virtual a tightrope walk for the BJP
Christians and other minorities, in and the others do not enjoy the rul‑ ity of jobs is concerned. admission that the "sabka saath" between constitutionalism repre‑
the House. ing party's tacit support. But the The government will also hope endeavours have not worked. sented by the judiciary and its belief
Since the Narendra Modi govern‑ government cannot but lie low that if the cry for the temple However, for the RSS and the that the Ram temple is the "soul" of
ment itself has not been noticeably because the matter is sub judice. If becomes louder, it will push the VHP, who do not have to contest India. Since the BJP has been
proactive on the matter, the efforts it joins the clamour for the temple, controversies relating to the Central elections, and have a single‑minded engaged in this balancing act ever
of the RSS and others are apparent‑ it may fall foul of the law. Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and focus on ushering in a Hindu rash‑ since the temple issue was raised in
ly intended to create an atmosphere At the same time, the government the Reserve Bank of India, which tra ‑‑ a nation of, by and for Hindus the party's Palanpur resolution in
about the inevitability of the temple probably secretly welcomes the haven't shown the government in a ‑‑ it is apparently now or never. Gujarat in 1989, the latest initia‑
being built, which is expected to be upping of the ante on the temple favourable light, out of the front They appear to have realised that tives are probably no more than a
electorally helpful to the BJP. because it will divert attention from pages of newspapers. this will be their last chance in a new chapter in an ongoing saga.
The views expressed in Op Eds are not necessarily those of The South Asian Times.
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18 November 10-16, 2018 ULTIMATE BOLLYWOOD TheSouthAsianTimes.info
T
he trailer of superstar star Chris
Rajinikanth's forthcoming Hemsworth,
multilingual science‑fiction who is in Ahmedabad
action drama "2.0" was unveiled to shoot Netflix
recently at a grand event in Chennai. thriller "Dhaka", has
A sequel to Shankar's 2010 block‑ shared some behind‑
buster "Enthiran", the film has the‑scenes glimpses
been produced by Lyca from on and off the
Productions and is gearing for Actors sets.
release on November 29. Rajinikanth The ʻAvengersʼ star,
and Akshay popular for his por‑
"2.0" also stars Akshay Kumar,
Kumar at the trayal of Thor, shared
Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain and
trailer launch three Instagram
Sudhanshu Pandey in important of ʻ2.0ʼ.
roles. Stories showcasing
Speaking at the trailer launch, tidbits from his India
Rajinikanth said the film has been
made on a lavish budget of nearly Rs.
The '2: 0' trailer is nonsensical diaries. He landed in
India a week ago.
600 crore. On Day 1 of the
Subhash K Jha response to what we see in the
shoot of "Dhaka", the
"Mark my words, the film will be a Would you believe it if I told you trailer. At the end of the trailer
super hit. Advance wishes to Shankar actor, whose daughter
Akshay Kumar is a cell‑phone‑hat‑ Rajinikanth promises, "I'll set your sworth
and Lyca Productions. Nearly Rs. 600 is named India Rose, Hollywood star Chris Hem
screen on fire." I am not too sure of
crore has been spent on the film. The
ing monster (at least he is dis‑ took to the social media is in India for a film shoot.
guised to look disgusting) who that. The emphasis is on amateur‑
film wouldn't have been possible platform to his team as
vows to get rid of the cellphone ish special effects rather than on
without the support of Lyca," he was busy getting his third video takes the 'choco‑
from the face of the earth. Wait. telling a story. The repetitive shots
Rajinikanth said. make‑up done. late' literally. Hemsworth
There is more. Cellphones start of scampering humanity and
He said that the makers spent lav‑ "Day 1, we are in India," shows off a "welcome pack‑
flapping and flying in the air like crushed cars would make the archi‑
ishly on the film for the vision of Hemsworth says as he pans age" from his hotel room.
bats. Girls gasp, guys shout. And tects of the Avengers series giggle
Shankar. the smartphone camera Hemsworth is likely to also
Chitti, the robotic hero from the in amusement.
"This is not a Rajinikanth film. The towards his stuntman Bobby shoot in Mumbai for
first Robot film, is back. That I sincerely hope there is more to
money has been spent on one man Holland Hanton, and his "Dhaka", which is reportedly
Rajinikant plays Chitti makes it the film than seen in the trailer.
Shankar, who has never failed to make‑up man and "other leg‑ an action film in which the
okay for him to grab Amy Jackson For, what we see in the trailer is a
entertain audiences. This is his vision ends". actor plays a character that
and exclaim,ʻWow!' Not quite our hysterical attempt to grab eyeballs.
In another video snippet, has to liberate a kidnapped
and I laud Lyca Productions for back‑
he showcases his rugged get‑ Indian boy.
ing him," he added.
watch. "Audiences will see him as sci‑ but we'd like to keep that as a sur‑ up from a location where the Physically brave but an
In the film, Rajinikanth plays a sci‑
entist Vaseegaran, robot Chitti and prise," he said. shoot seems to be underway. emotional coward, the man
entist and a robot.
2.0 version of Chitti. There will also "2.0", which will release in Tamil, Music plays on in the back‑ has to come to terms with
Speaking on the occasion, Shankar
be a giant version of Chitti in the cli‑ Telugu and Hindi, has music by AR drop as Hemsworth looks his identity and sense of
said audience will see Rajinikanth in
max. We also have another version Rahman. upbeat and excited. The self.
multiple avatars and it'll be a treat to
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A
ctor Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing (his son) to sit with me, but he didn't and
T
here is nothing more self‑indul‑ up for the release of his forthcoming walked away, then I felt, am I not a good
gent than a superstar at the pin‑ film 'Zero', has said he always feels father who is not spending enough time
nacle of his stardom trying to he is not good enough and therefore, he with his kids." "So that day I felt like a loser,
show the world that he isnʼt self‑indul‑ puts in more efforts in his work. but then, my wife told me that it's not the
gent. Shah Rukh Khan was interacting with way you are thinking because your other
It reminds me of that superstar media at the trailer launch of 'Zero' along two kids also do the same with you."
named Rajinikanth who "allows" other with his co‑actors Anushka Sharma, Katrina Khan said it's important to have lack of
actors to take centrestage, knowing that Kaif and director Anand L. Rai in Mumbai. over‑confidence in your personality to grow.
even if he stands grinning in the corner When asked if he ever felt like a zero in "I think it's always important to have lack of
of a frame, the audience will be looking his life like the title of his film suggests, he over‑confidence. Over‑confidence is a worse
at no one but him. said: "There are moments when we all feel thing than feeling like a loser."
Dhanush has the Tamil audiences eat‑ we are zero. A few days back, I asked Abram 'Zero' is set to release on December 21.
Bollywood film
ing out of his hands. He can do anything, ʻRaanjhanaʼ is the only
anush.
almost anything, he likes, and the fans starring Tamil actor Dh
would be with him. The slobbering raves
for his new film are proof enough. In "Vada mounting is impressive, though. So is
Chennai" he plays Anbu, a carrom player (like Dhanush's changing hairstyle over the
Siddharth in Chandan Arora's "Striker") who decades. He is lanky enough to carry off the
repeatedly ends up in jail where he befriends role of a teenager in the first flush of love.
dons, gangsters and their cronies. Dhanush is the Common Man with an axe
The brutality is kept at bay. The director to grind. He gets to grind it in grating leisure.
Vetrimaan has had enough of it in his last We are often invited to participate in the
film. wages of lawlessness. But the recurrent
To give the very routine gangster drama an prison scenes are never compelling enough.
epic feel, the director (who earlier helmed If Dhanush wants to play characters contrary
that raw but flawed film "Vissaranai" about to the ones played by his illustrious father‑in‑
police atrocities) spreads the narrative and law, he must ensure that the projects are
the characters into a stretched‑out sprawl credible and authentic, not merely to impress
which takes us nowhere. At the end of the audiences. His obsession with establishing an
cumbersome three‑hour film, I realised I was iconic reputation at odds with Rajinikanth's is
standing at the same place where the film quite obvious. In "Vada Chennai", a
had begun. Rajinikanth potboiler is played out for jail
This isn't to say that the cycle of life is com‑ inmates as Dhanush hobnobs with his prison
pleted. It's just depleted and dismantled pals.
scene by scene until we are left staring at a The message is clear. Dhanush doesn't want
film that equates dark exteriors and slimy to be Rajinikant, The Entertainer. He wants to
roads with the shadowy glances thrown at a be the reverse of that entity. Which in this
soul that's gone completely corrupt. The case is not "non‑entertainer". Actor Shah Rukh Khan at the launch of the trailer of his upcoming film ʻZeroʼ.
P
Wickremesinghe,
logue with India after almost two akistan Prime Minister Islamabad.
sacked the Cabinet
years of chill in bilateral ties follow‑ Imran Khan he ld talks A loan of $1.5 billion was also
and suspended
ing a deadly attack by Pakistani ter‑ with Chinese President Xi expected to be offered, along with
Parliament last week
rorists at an Indian army base in Jinping in Beijing amid reports an additional package of $3 bil‑
and appointed former
2016. that Beijing was likely to give $6 lion for the China‑Pakistan Sri Lanka's ʻoustedʼ Prime Minister
President Mahinda
India ag reed for a meet ing billion economic aid to Islamabad Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Rajapaksa as the new
between its External Af fairs to manage its financial crisis. report added.
Prime Minister. Parliament and I am the person
Minister Sushma Swaraj and her There was no of ficial version Pakistan is in excessive foreign
However, Wickremesinghe has who has that. We have asked for
Pakistani counterpart on the side‑ from either side about what tran‑ debt and to stave‑off the crisis it
refused to leave office, calling the the summoning of Parliament so I
lines of the UN General Assembly spired at the meet, but a report by has already secured $6 billion
move illegal. The crisis sparked can prove my majority in the
meeting in September, only to can‑ Pakistan's Geo TV said that from Saudi Arabia and reached
protests and violence in the coun‑ House," Wickremesinghe said.
ce l it after another attack by Beijing was expected to give $6 out to the International Monetary
try that is facing an extraordinary Wickremesinghe's supporters
Pakistani terrorists. billion in economic aid to Fund for the bailout.
situation where two people are had been gathering at Temple
China says it has a neutral stance
claiming to run the government. Trees since the day he was sacked.
on the Kashmir dispute between The artery of Beijing's Belt and The statement also said that "neg‑
"The Constitution states that the The BBC cited his aides as saying
Indian and Pakistan, but its officials Road project, China‑Pakistan at ive propag anda" was being
President must appoint as Prime that it was a way to prevent any
have hinted that Beijing can try to Economic Corridor is planned spread about the CPEC, in a clear
Minister the person who com‑ use of force to remove the ousted
broker peace between them, an through a part of Kashmir held by reference to India which opposes
mands the confidence of Prime Minister from the house.
idea junked by New Delhi. Pakistan and claimed by India. the project.
CHINA'S POLICIES TO Gold sales average on 'dhanteras' Mumbai: Keeping in tune with
Amritsar:
School students
participate in an
i Girls Hostel here. (Image: PTI)
awareness rally urging ti: Girls light earthen lamps during Diwali at Nalini Bala Dev
Guwaha
people to refrain from
bursting crackers ahead
of Diwali on Nov 5.
Jaipur: (Photos IANS)
A view of an
illuminated Jaipur
street on the eve of
Diwali
on Nov 6.
Nagpur:
Colorful
lanterns on
sale at a
street‑side
market ahead
of Diwali in
Nagpur on
Nov 5.
Amritsar:
Sikh devotees
lighting diyas on the
occasion of Diwali at the
beautifully lit Golden
Temple.
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mong the more impor‑ many place on "what" and "how" t icularly fascinat ing is that
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is to take decisions. At a we know "why" we are planning mind to new ways of seeing and
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this can be particularly challeng‑ other things fall in place. ʻWhyʼ Learn with Passion: We can
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Trends suggest that there study, whether you meet the ranked University of New South parents, in particular, and some‑ employers look for because
would be an increasing number entry and eligibility criteria and, Wales (UNSW), Sydney, has only times even we, fear the uncer‑ what they want are persons who
of Indian students who would be finally, do you have the required 12 registered India‑based educa‑ tain. Living abroad, especially if can work in a team, who can
opting for higher studies, partic‑ funds to pay for it. Given the tion partners. No one else is it is the first time, can be chal‑ take decisions and, consequent‑
ularly in Australia. Indian Rupee‑Australian Dollar authorized to process student lenging. Is it safe? What is the ly, who anticipate and solve
What are some of the key exchange rate, study ing in applications. The list is available culture like? Would my son or problems without compromising
things to keep in mind? Australia is significantly cheaper on the university's we bsite. daughter make friends? Would on integrity and values. Great
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are important, but too much Know how to apply: If you are Such payments, or commissions, eties. At the same time, if the stand out.
information can make decision‑ going throug h an educat ion are paid by the university. decision is to study abroad, it is
making dif ficult and even con‑ agent, first find out which educa‑ Know why you are pursuing important to be open to change. Amit Dasgupta, a former diplo‑
fusing. It is important to decide tion agents have been empan‑ higher studies: Simon Sinek, in Some things might be similar to mat, is the inaugural India coun‑
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28 November 10-16, 2018 HUMOR TheSouthAsianTimes.info
BEST
RATE
FOR
INDIA
F
ive years ago I lived in a housing estate if you know where to look. India has Shani
that was so safe that I didn't even own Shingnapur, a famously low‑crime town of
AND a front door key. Our only line of
defense against evil was a deeply confused
3,000 people in Maharashtra where most
houses don't even have doors, let alone locks.
PAKISTAN dog which barked at family members and
gave strangers a friendly licking.
This columnist wrote about it a few years
ago when a bank was built there. Townsfolk
(My wife tells me to be kind since dogs have ordered executives at UCO Bank to follow tra‑
brains the size of walnuts, but I argue that a dition and have no locks on its doors. The
New York Head Quarter walnut would be cheaper and more effective bankers thought this was a bit unusual for a
422‑S Broadway since you can throw it at people and it never bank but were willing to cooperate. You could
needs its poop picked up. But whatever.) imagine the discussion:
HICKSVILLE
Safe places to live were on my mind after a Townsfolk: "You must follow our tradition
NY 11801 reader sent in a news report about what is and not lock the doors of your bank."
being called "the safest place in the world". Bankers: "Well, okay. It's your money."
516‑827‑1010 Eibenthal is a village with a little church in Townsfolk: "Wait. Maybe we need to talk
the mountains of Romania. Inhabitants hang about this a bit more."
money in bags on lampposts. The baker pass‑ The only grumble came from local police,
es by takes the money and leaves food but they could have taken inspiration from
behind. Sark, an island near England which main‑
But there are super‑safe places everywhere tained a tiny security presence.
In the 1970s it was invaded by France. The
invasion fleet consisted of one Frenchman.
Laughter is the Best Medicine The defending army consisted of a part‑time
policeman, who arrested the Frenchman with‑
out harming him. As wars go, it was rather
sweet. (You can't say that about a lot of wars.)
Even the United States, which the media
By paints as a land of guns, has super‑safe
Mahendra places. Wikipedia says the top of the list is
Shah Irvine, California, which had 0.8 of a murder
in the most recent year counted. How can you
have 0.8 of a murder? Did the guy's hair sur‑
Mahendra Shah vive or something?
is an architect by Now here's the thing: You can create indi‑
education, vidual safe spots. Over the years, this column
entrepreneur by has received dozens of news reports about
profession, artist armed robbers who failed because their
and humorist, would‑be crimes didn't fit the ambiance.
cartoonist and Example: In 2012, a masked man entered a
writer by hobby. bar in the Netherlands and leveled a gun at
He has been people inside. Lost in the usual fog of drink
recording the and chatter you find in European bars, they
plight of the ignored him. The whole thing is on YouTube,
immigrant including the deflated robber's sad exit.
Indians for At a bank in Kowloon, Hong Kong, staff told
the past many a raider than they were far too busy to be
year in his robbed. He nodded and left the counter. The
cartoons. Hailing whole thing was marvelously civil.
from Gujarat, he Now I am not saying that our generation is
lives in creating a crime‑free world. Given the
Pittsburgh, propensity of snacks to disappear in this
Pennsylvania. columnist's house, I can't even create a crime‑
free apartment. Who took my walnut?
TheSouthAsianTimes.info ASTROLOGY November 10-16, 2018 29
10th November, 2018 ANNUAL PREDICTIONS: FOR THOSE BORN IN THIS WEEK lazy, moody. You should control
Traits in you: Being under the yourself from interfering in the
guidance of Sun, you are active, lish new contacts and partnerships sional life. spouse. affairs of others.
dynamic, authoritative, brilliant and this year. You will get benefitted Romance this year: You may plan Finance this year: You will be in Romance this year: Your partner
talented. You have the ability to ini‑ from your previous investments. for a romantic trip with your part‑ financial gain this year as your busi‑ will be with you in every situation
tiate new ideas and work on them. You may gain unexpectedly, which ner to a distant place. ness will grow. This will enhance you are in. You will be relieved with
However, you need to work on your will improve your financial position your confidence. You will be able to the helping hand of your partner.
stubbornness to become a better much better than expected. 13th November, 2018 settle down your legal matters this
individual. Career this year: You have ample Traits in you: Being an active, sen‑ year and find peace from the 16th November, 2018
Health this year: You may suffer new and innovative ideas. You are a sible, enthusiastic, authoritative, and results. Traits in you: Your ruling planet
from joint pain or high blood pres‑ perfectionist in whatever you do. energetic person, you have enough Career this year: You will find new Neptune makes you full of energy,
sure this year. Gowever, proper However, you have to control your capability to perform very well in proposals and work assignments ambition, and honesty. You like to
medication would help you main‑ whim and jealousy to succeed in your professional career. this year. Some of you may get good enjoy independence in your life to
tain a good health. your life. This year will fulfill all of Health this year: You will find increments and promotions as well the maximum. You have a sharp
Finance this year: You will find new your dreams by providing you with improvements in your health in your professional life. If you are a memory to memorize whatever you
ways to enhance your confidence to lot of opportunities. though working long at office. sportsman or an artist, you can study. Being innovative and born
earn and improve your financial con‑ Romance this year: You will find Finance this year: Some of you expect fame towards the end of the talented, you have all the capabili‑
dition. Your professional journeys your spouse supportive enough to may visit abroad for business trips year. ties to impress others. However, you
will pay off and you will be success‑ your concerns and provide you with as you areplanning to enhance your Romance this year: Your relation‑ need work on your nature of behav‑
ful in your deals this year. You love and affection. business territory. You will get suc‑ ship with your partner might get ing impatient and unpredictable.
should invest in a house or selected cess in you new ventures and this ruined due to minor issues. If you Health this year: You may need to
socks to get better benefits. If you 12th November, 2018 will make you financially stable. have never been in a relationship, take extra care of your health as the
schedule business trips abroad, you Traits in you: Jupiter signifies Career this year: Your intelligence this year may be lucky for you as movement of your planet may make
may find a chance to meet old friends ambition, dignity, and independ‑ will enable you create wonders in you will have an emotional and you fall sick throughout this year. It
and get new opportunit ies to ence. You are blessed with all these your profession. However, you romantic attachment. is advised to practice yoga and med‑
improve your business. You may end characteristics and you are kind should work on your impatience, itation in a regular basis. It will not
up spending a lot of money in your hearted as well. whim and stubbornness. You should 15th November, 2018 only improve your mental health
legal issues as they will be stretched Health this year: You may plan for plan something to execute your Traits in you: Venus being your but also make you physically fit.
more than expected. a pilgrimage or a distant journey to plans in this year. You will find luck ruling planet of fers you with a Finance this year: If you are into
Career this year: The following find mental peace and take rest and success easily this year if you charismatic personality and intelli‑ business, this year will prove to be
year will bring you lot of promises from your busy schedule, which grab the opportunities at right gence. You will always find peace of very lucky for you as you w ill
and surprises to cherish in your makes you weak physically. times. You will find good opportuni‑ mind. expand your business by launching
career. You may get rewards for Finance this year: This year will ties by developing new relation‑ Health this year: You may find new and profitable ideas. You will
your work. Your long cherished be very fruitful for you in terms of ships and attachments. blessings of a sacred person to gain enough money if you invest in
dreams may get fulfilled this year. investments. If you want to invest in Romance this year: Some of you remain physically and mentally stocks.
Romance this year: You will find the stock market, you will be bene‑ may get married to your desired healthy. Career this year: You have the
your spouse or partner supportive fited hugely. This year is the best partners this year. Finance this year: You may find best time to take important deci‑
and understanding enough to help time to go for property. your friends helpful enough to sup‑ sions for your professional life this
you in critical situations this year. Career this year: You w ill be 14th November, 2018 port you financially. You may get year. It is advisable for you to gath‑
enjoy ing a goo d posit ion and Traits in you: Your guiding star, influence from one of your female er knowledge and information on
11th November, 2018 respect in your professional life. Mercury makes you practical, intel‑ friends, which will bring new dimen‑ various topics. You need to make
Traits in you: As you are ruled by However, you should not behave ligent, distinguished, responsive, sions to your life. You have to new and long lasting contacts to get
Moon, you are simple, honest, and dominant this year. It may af fect unique and dashing individual. You ignore them who approach you for help in future. You will try your
cooperative. You are fond of peace your life negatively. If you are in possess friendly and cooperative. loans and financial assistance. level best to achieve your desired
and harmony. creativity field, you may gain lot of However, you should control your Career this year: As a vivid learn‑ goals.
Health this year: You may get wor‑ recognition and of course money being impatient and short‑tem‑ er, you will get the chance to move Romance this year: Your romantic
ried for your parentʼs health and will follow. You will find help from peredness. ahead of others when it comes to affiliation with your partner may
increasing household expenditure. your near ones when required. This Health this year: You may remain new technology. However, you have make your bond more stronger. You
Finance this year: You may estab‑ will be a major boost to your profes‑ tensed for the health of your to work on your nature of being may plan to get married this year.
30 November 10-16, 2018 SPIRITUAL AWARENESS TheSouthAsianTimes.info
M
ysticism, rightly under‑ practical approach to living that higher realms of divine conscious‑
stood, is the most univer‑ enriches our inner life and enrich‑ ness. The test is to prove it to our‑
sal and fundamental es our relationships with others. selves. Those who spend time
approach to achieving an integrat‑ The basic premise of mysticism is daily in this process have had suc‑
ed and fulfilling life. In a world that each of us, in reality, is a soul cess in proving the hypothesis
that has made such remarkable inhabiting a physical body for a that there is an existence beyond
scientific and material progress, rather short period of time. It may this world.
the challenge before us, individu‑ be twenty, forty, sixty, eighty, or Through meditation on the
ally and collectively, is to make even a hundred years, but in the inner Light and Sound we can
similarly spectacular progress in not too distant future, each of us achieve the peace, harmony, love,
the spiritual sphere. will die and leave this world. and bliss that we so desperately
Each of us is allotted a limited Where did our soul come from seek, and we can be a part of an
amount of time on earth. During before we entered this world? ever‑increasing group of people
this time we have a unique oppor‑ Where will it go after we leave who are spreading peace and
tunity to investigate the purpose here? What is the purpose of this human unity throughout the
for which we were born and try to world, and of life itself? These world.
understand the meaning of life questions are fundamental to
itself. understanding our human exis‑
The desire to know and under‑ tence.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji
rary world, we need an approach but it also flows back to God. We
Maharaj is an internationally
stand things seems to be innate in The mystics are those enlight‑ that takes into account the reali‑ can catch this current at the point
recognized spiritual leader
human beings. Scientists are ened individuals who have ties of modern life. Such an of the third or single eye. That is
and Master of Jyoti
engaged in this pursuit, but the searched and found the answers approach to mysticism offers the connecting point between our
Meditation who affirms the
tools they use are limited to those to these questions. They tell us unlimited opportunities for soul in the body and the Light and
transcendent oneness at the
that are physical and intellectual. that the purpose of our life is to improving our lives and improv‑ Sound current emanating from
heart of all religions and
Over the years, saints and mystics reunite our soul with its Creator, ing the lives of people throughout the Creator. If we can concentrate
mystic traditions, emphasizing
have unraveled the mysteries of and they offer to teach us a the globe. our attention at that point, we can ethical living and meditation
life and death and have discov‑ method by which we can do so. The beginning of our soulʼs jour‑ soar on it back through the higher as building blocks for
ered that complete understanding Throughout the ages many meth‑ ney is the contact with the Light regions of existence. The current achieving inner and outer
could only be gained at the spiri‑ ods have been taught to achieve and Sound of God. The Light and will ultimately lead us to our pri‑ peace. www.sos.org.
tual level. Because the spiritual this union, but in our contempo‑ Sound current flows out from God, mary Source, back to the Lord.
O
nce the great writer Mark Twain home here in Boston and practice the enough; we have to actually practice it. toward us. The time we spend in medita‑
was having a discussion with a Ten Commandments in your life!" The true heart of the spiritual teach‑ tion will be richly rewarded.
businessman who was known for This humorous comment carries a sig‑ ings is in the practice. It is not enough to Instead of merely reading the Ten Com‑
being aggressive and ruthless in his deal‑ nificant meaning. Many of us read the know what others have said about it. It is mandments, live them.
ings with others. Commandments or advice given by the essential that we have our own firsthand If we do our meditations and lead ethi‑
The businessman said to the writer, great saints in the scriptures. Many of us experience of spirituality. That can be ac‑ cal lives, observing the virtues of nonvio‑
"Before I die I would like to make a pil‑ are happy even to preach what our holy complished when we sit in meditation. lence, truthfulness, purity, humility, self‑
grimage to the Holy Land and climb to books say. But how many of us live up to Progress is a matter of accuracy. We less service, and love for all, we will be
the top of Mount Sinai to read the Ten the teachings we follow? can become accurate only by practice. blessed with inner vision. We will have
Commandments aloud at the top." There is a big difference between Practice makes perfect. If we expect to sit the proof for ourselves of the existence
Mark Twain quickly replied, "I have a knowing the theory and practicing it. It is in meditation once or twice in our life of our soul and God.
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