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Linux & Hinduism

September 16th, 2002 spari Hinduism 2 comments

Hinduism/Linux – Christianity/Microsoft The only thing Hindus are religious about is freedom of faith – i.e. the freedom to express ones love for God in the way he/she finds most spiritually redeeming. In that regard, here is a comparison I’ve been entertaining a long time… it started off small, and eventually really grew into a [...]

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Speed of Light

September 15th, 2002 spari Hinduism No comments

Looks like the ancient Hindus knew the speed of light and were using the concept of light years (the distance light travels in one year) several thousand years ago. Without the aid of modern instruments, but by direct yogic perception. “…One such book is the celebrated commentary on the Rigveda by Sayana (c. 1315-1387), a [...]

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Grass Roots

September 4th, 2002 spari Environment No comments

One need not go out picketing to be an active environmentalist – in fact I’d consider that as being passive than active. To be an active environmentalist, “be the change you want to see in the world” (Gandhi).It’s really the smallest actions and choices you make that make a big difference. No amount of funding [...]

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