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India locates Chandrayaan-2 lunar lander lost on final approach to Moon By AP/AFP

THE lander module from India’s Moon mission has been located on the lunar surface, a day after contact was lost, the head of the country’s space agency says. The Press Trust of India news agency cited K. Sivan, the chairman of the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO), as saying cameras from the Moon mission’s orbiter had located the lander. Mr Sivan said efforts were underway to try to establish contact with it, adding he expected the lander must have experienced “a hard landing”. The space agency lost touch with its Vikram lunar lander RQ 6DWXUGD\ DV LW PDGH LWV ¿ QDO approach to the moon’s South Pole to deploy a rover to search for signs of water. A successful landing would have made India just the fourth country to land a vessel on the lunar surface, and only the third to operate a robotic rover there. The space agency said on

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The Chandrayaan-2 mission was launched on July 22 in India. (Supplied: ISRO)

Saturday the lander’s descent was normal until 2 kilometres from the lunar surface. The Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-2 (Sanskrit for

“moon vehicle”) was due to land in the lunar South Pole region, a region the ISRO said was “completely unexplored”. The lunar rover that was to be

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I was then ushered into the foyer and was struck by the animated exuberance among the crowd and the interior’s clean lines and open spaces. It was easy to VHH 6RÂżWHO KDG GUDZQ LQVSLUDWLRQ from local culture and tradition, while celebrating innovation and the French art de vivre to offer a one-of-a-kind, opulent hotel experience. Wait‌ is that distinctive archway in the lobby (and what about that display cabinet) reminiscent of an iconic French designer? Of course, the design is inspired by Louis Vuitton’s travel cases! When it’s time to check in, be fascinated by the ÂżVK WDQNV EHKLQG WKH UHFHSWLRQ desks. Unconventional, though eye-catching! The hotel’s general manager, Greg Brady, succinctly encapsulates the highlights of this sojourn: “Enjoy a fabulous stay in a luxury hotel located in the vibrant Darling Harbour precinct, facing the city’s centre. Step into a world of sophistication blending French Art de Vivre and local culture. Enjoy a breathtaking view on the Harbour and skyline, OD]H WKH GD\ DZD\ E\ RXU LQÂżQLW\ pool or indulge yourself at the Champagne Bar. Make your stay PDJQLÂżTXH LQ 6\GQH\ ´ This was the start of a journey to discover what makes this hotel VR XQLTXH ,WÂśV D PpODQJH RI WKH ÂżQHVW EOXHSULQW HOHPHQWV 6RÂżWHO Sydney Darling Harbour has been designed to incorporate cultural elements from four pillars linking the maritime KLVWRU\ ,QGLJHQRXV LQĂ€XHQFH construction materials used UHĂ€HFW WKH LQGXVWULDO UHYROXWLRQ LQ

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Booster Rocket Attitude DEAR reader, it is our joy to bring you the word of God. Today I want to talk to you about having a good attitude. A positive attitude can be a person’s greatest asset and have a greater Pastor Joseph Dass impact on one’s success. You could be extremely educated and talented, but if you don’t have the right attitude, it will keep you from rising higher. An upbeat attitude can take you to places where your ability alone could not. Attitude acts like a booster rocket, lifting people to a higher altitude than they could otherwise climb. Also, on an aeroplane when the pilot wants to ascend, he tilts the plane nose high. If he wants to descend, he tilts the plane nose down. In the same way if you have a nose-high attitude, if you’re positive, you see the best, you’re, kind to people you, have a smile because your nose is high, you’re going to continue to rise higher, you’re going to see God’s blessings and favour. But if you’re sour, hard to get along with, you don’t want to go to work, bitter over disappointments, because you have a nose-down attitude, your life is going to go that direction. And sometimes we’re discouraged over what we brought on ourselves. It’s not the enemy; it’s our attitude. The good news is: all you have, to do is make an attitude adjustment. It’s not complicated, you can’t change other people, you can’t change how you were raised, a lot in life we can’t control, but one thing we can all control is our attitude. It is good to spend time and money trying to look the best on the outside, but we should never neglect to take care of what’s inside. In the bible, we read of Joseph (Genesis 3941). He was abandoned by his family, falsely accused, put in prison for something he didn’t

do. For years he was wronged. It wasn’t fair, but you do not read where Joseph complained, where he got sour. Despite all the bad breaks Joseph kept a nose-high attitude. Thirteen years later God vindicated him, made him the prime minister of Egypt. What you’re facing may not be fair; people may not be dealing with you right: it’s a test, God wants to see what you are going to do in the tough times? Too many people go nose down; their attitude keeps them from seeing justice and vindication. But if you’ll do like Joseph and stay nose-high, keep doing the right thing, keep being good to people when they’re not good to you, that’s not just being positive, that’s an attitude of faith, that’s what allows God to show out in your life. Here are 3 things we can learn from Joseph. 1. Our attitude can turn our problems into blessings. Joseph had problems. His circumstances were not looking good. More things were against him than for him. Some people are like tumbleweed, tossed about by the wind. They go by whichever way their emotions blow them. But Joseph was not controlled by what was happening around him. He let his attitude control him over his circumstances. 2. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can not change it, change your attitude. Joseph could not change people or his circumstances. He had good reason to be angry, bitter and upset yet he chose to get along with people. He changed his attitude, and his good attitude led him to his destiny. 3. A bad attitude can block love, blessings, DQG GHVWLQ\ IURP ¿QGLQJ \RX *RRG DWWLWXGH OHWV EOHVVLQJV SHDFH DQG MR\ ¿QG \RX Joseph’s good attitude was his faith in action. Through this faith he found favour with God. Through God’s favour he could interpret dreams of the king of Egypt. Thus, he became the prime minister of Egypt. God bless you, Pastor Joseph Dass.

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much there might be. In the early hours of Saturday, Mr Modi had travelled to the space centre in Bangalore to witness the planned landing and congratulate scientists who were part of the mission. The latest mission lifted off on July 22 from the Satish Dhawan space centre in Sriharikota, an island off the coast of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. After its launch, Chandrayaan-2 spent several weeks making its way towards the Moon, ultimately entering lunar

orbit on August 20. The Vikram lander separated from the mission’s orbiter on September 2 and began a series of braking manoeuvrers to lower its orbit and ready itself for landing. Only three nations — the United States, the former Soviet Union and China — have landed spacecraft on the Moon. In January, China achieved WKH ¿UVW ODQGLQJ RQ WKH IDU side of the Moon. In April, an Israeli spacecraft attempted to land but crashed moments before touchdown.

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Stop living in fear Sadhguru, Isha Foundation

IF YOU look at it carefully,

what is your fear about? Your fear is never about what has happened. Your fear is always about what may happen. Your fear is always about the future. The future is yet to happen. It has not yet happened. That means, it is not in existence. So, being fearful means you are

suffering that which does not exist. If you suffer that which does not exist, should we call you sane or insane? Your only comfort is “everybody is like me.” You have the majority with you! But that still doesn’t make it right because you are suffering that which does not exist. When you are fearful, you will never experience anything fantastic and ecstatic because you will not have a sense of abandon. You can’t sing, you can’t dance, you can’t laugh, you can’t cry, you can’t do anything that is life. You can only sit here and grieve

about life and all the risks of life. What fear does is it puts boundaries around you. It is because of fear that you build boundaries all the time. If you put boundaries and restrict the area of your life, you may be safe but the problem is you are safe even from life. You are protected from life itself. That’s real protection! Fear is not a product of life. Fear is a product of a hallucinatory mind. You suffer that which does not exist because you are rooted not in reality but in your mind which is constantly eating up on the past and excreting into

the future. You don’t actually know anything about future. You just take a piece of the past, apply make-up on it and think it is future. You can plan your tomorrow but you cannot live in your tomorrow. But right now people are living in tomorrow and that is why there is fear. The only thing you can do about this is, come down to reality. If you just respond to what is there right now and not imagine something that does not exist, there is no room for fear. Once the hallucination is gone, where is fear? You

will not imagine something that does not exist, you will respond to what exists right now. Please look at it and see, what the hell can happen after all? At the most you will die, nothing more. At least live before you die because anyway you will die. We are not wishing it upon ourselves. We are planning to live for many years, but it can happen, isn’t it? There is really no security with life. It is just a question of how gracefully and with how much freedom you lived this life. If you have lived, it will be worth dying. Otherwise life will be a regret, death will be a regret. Ranked amongst the fifty most influential people in

India, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, visionary and a New York Times bestselling author Sadhguru has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 2017, the highest annual civilian award, accorded for exceptional and distinguished service. Ranked amongst the fifty most influential people in India, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, visionary and bestselling author. Sadhguru has been conferred the “Padma Vibhushan” by the Government of India in 2017, the highest annual civilian awards, accorded for exceptional and distinguished service.

Bal Sanskar and Yoga session inspired by His Divine Holiness Sant Shri Asaram Bapu Ji in Brisbane

By Anu & Ashok Attri

THE world is gradually progressing towards the collapse of character. The scams, corruption, inflation, unemployment, obscenity present in the world today are not the work of uneducated persons but of higher educated people. During the student days, these people must have woken up and studied all night, their parents would have taught and spent money on them. But what was the result? Having attained a good degree but without proper guidance and values in life, the education which should have been used for the upliftment of the society and the world, is being used to make the world hollow. But despite this, Indians are comparatively living most happy, healthy and moderate life in the whole world. All this is

the consequence of great influence of spiritual culture of India and penance of our great saints. If you can’t give properties, vehicles or bank balance, no problem but do give good rites to your children. If you have made your children rich in good values, then you have given them a lot of wealth, you have made them a great capital owner. In Patna (Bihar) there lived an ascetic virtuous gentleman called Babu Ram Das. His five-year-old son was Kalidas. Ramdas Ji was very much aware of the good values and rites in his son. He considered virtue more important than money. The ancestors in the family used to tell Kalidas stories of the great people who use to strengthen their virtues like morality, probity and asceticism. Ramdas Ji did not let Kalidas get caught in the gluttony of sweeties, etc., but instead made him to like and read good books and religious scriptures. When Kalidas read and heard the glory of truth, he liked this virtue very much. In the sermons of a saint he read: “Truth is perfect living. One who knows the secret of truth and the essence of life, he should earn just that. “ Just then, he took a pledge that

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from today onwards I will always speak the truth and live only with the truth. Babu Ramdas Ji had a very beautiful flower garden outside his house. According to his rules, it was completely prohibited for anyone to pluck the flowers. One day the housekeeper took Kalidas for a walk there. Seeing the beautiful Phulwari, the child insisted on plucking flowers. Even after the maid refused, he plucked all the flowers of Phulwari. After coming home, putting those flowers in one corner, he went to the room. After some time, when Ramdas Ji came out, seeing the pile of flowers on the ground, he scolded the maid a lot. The poor lady just stood quietly. Hearing the voice, the child came out and saw the innocent getting scolded: “Father! she did not pluck the flowers, I plucked these. She refused me a lot, but I was stubborn. It is my mistake.” Ramdas Ji was very happy to see his young son’s courage to speak the truth. This was the nice earning of that five-year-old boy. Taking him up in the lap, he said: “Well done son! You have dared to speak the truth by not getting scared of being scolded. These flowers have no value

in front of your truth. You always keep telling the truth like this. Truth has great power.” God helps the true speaker at every step.” He calmed down for some time and then said with blessings, “Son! I have been very happy and peaceful with your truthfulness. Hence, from today I will call you by the name ‘Satyavrat’.” ‘Satyavrat’ the small beautiful bud of the flower-garden of Ramdas Ji, after passing of time, culminated into a well-developed flower who emanated the fragrance of rich spiritual Indian culture to the whole world. The deep, mysterious meanings of Vedas and scriptures also began to appear in his heart due to the truthfulness of Satyavrata. Kalidas, once a small child, later became known as Pandit Satyavrat Samashrami, the great scholar of Vedas, and wrote a great religious scripture ‘Nirukta’, one of the six Vedangas of Hinduism. There will definitely be some virtue in your sons and daughters as well. Will you, like Ramdas Ji, encourage children and nurture those virtues? This will not only make your family and neighbourhood good, but you will also have the great service

of providing good citizens to the country. Bal Sanskar kendra is the perfect platform for the moral and spiritual upliftment of children. It is an excellent place for all round development of children. It is a tuition class that teaches children the best Sanskars and traits to lead an improved life. By the Divine Inspiration of His Holiness Sant Shri Asaram Bapu Ji, the fortnightly sessions of Bal Sanskar and yoga are held in Brisbane. The sessions are aimed for the character, mental, intellectual and spiritual development of the kids. The kids are trained to learn yogic mudras, techniques, yogasanas and pranayams in addition to inculcating good traits in them. These yogic techniques along with jap and meditation help children in attaining virtues like righteousness and selfrestraint. The children learn precious keys to develop intelligence and take advantage of chanting and meditation while playing and laughing. In the sessions, the kids are trained to practice pranayama like Tanka Vidya which a technique for leaping in spirituality. This pranayam is done while standing

up straight. Take a deep breath and with the lips closed and chant from the larynx while nodding up & down repeatedly (without flexing the neck). This yogic technique helps in concentrating mind. It also eliminates thyroid disorders. It directly activates fifth chakra of our body which is called Vishudhakhya chakra (throat chakra). Activation of this chakra is like a leap from 1st step to fifth step which means from Mooladhara chakra (root chakra) to Vishudhakhya chakra instead of stopping at each chakra. The other yogic techniques the kids learning in the Bal Sanskar & yoga sessions will be discussed in the next issue of Brisbane Indian Times. To know more about His Divine Holiness Bapu Ji, please watch these videos. (1) https://bit.ly/2L484xr (2) https://bit.ly/2Xxuz63 (3) https://bit.ly/31SWZXj (4) https://bit.ly/2xfu8P3 (5) https://bit.ly/31R1emx (6) https://bit.ly/2NdHFBA For more info about Bal Sanskar and yoga sessions, please contact by email at bskamd@gmail.com or by phone to Anu and Ashok Attri at 0426 834 434 & 0405 277 802.

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THE Mahabharat is a sacred book in Hinduism. The core of the book is the feud between two warring cousins, Kauravas and Pandavas. Kauravas were 100 brothers, the sons of king Dhritrastra. Pandavas were 5 brothers, the sons of king Pandu. Duryodhan was the eldest of Kauravas and Yudhisthir was the eldest of Pandavas. Sage Vyas Dwaipayan, the son of Matsyagandha and sage Parashar, composed this impressive masterpiece in Sanskrit in ancient times. Matsyagandha was an adopted daughter of a Âż VKHUPDQ 6KH ZDV DOVR known as Satyavati and was later married to king Shantanu of Kuru dynasty. Shantanu was the great grandfather of Kauravas and Pandavas. During that era, virtuous persons had communion with deities. Lord Vishnu had incarnated as Krishna, the son of Devaki and Vasudev, in that epoch. Both Krishna and Vyas were active participants in stories of the Mahabharat. The Mahabharat is one of the largest single religious compositions in the world. It reveals various aspects of religious, philosophical, political, social, moral and other principles that affect the human society. It exhibits both divine and demonic natures of human being DQG FRQVHTXHQFHV RI WKHLU application for gratifying personal hedonism. The Mahabharat asserts that one FDQ Âż QG HYHU\WKLQJ WKDW LV there about the objects of human existence including Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha in it, and cannot Âż QG DQ\WKLQJ WKDW LV QRW LQ the Mahabharat out there in the world. Vyas categorised this book also as an Itihas, history as the events in the book VSHFLÂż HG HSLVRGHV WKDW happened in India in the past. He also stated that reading or listening of stories from the Mahabharat would bring victory, auspiciousness and religious merits. However, many Hindus avoid keeping this book at homes, superstitiously believing that it will bring discord in the family. Vyas composed the Mahabharat in his mind over WKUHH \HDUV DQG UHTXHVWHG lord Brahma to help him Âż QG D VFULEH WR ZULWH GRZQ his composition. Brahma DGYLVHG 9\DV WR UHTXHVW ORUG Ganesh. Vyas worshipped Ganesh, who appeared before him and agreed to write down his dictations

The Mahabharat on certain conditions to which Vyas consented. Vyas named the written book Jay or Victory and taught it to his son Sukdev, sage Narad and his disciple Vaishampayan. King Janamejay, the great grandson of Arjun, performed the Sarpayagya, WKH VHUSHQW VDFUL¿ FH WR avenge the death of his father king Parikshit who died due to snakebite. Vyas along with his disciple Vaishampayan arrived there to witness the occasion. -DQDPHMD\ UHTXHVWHG 9\DV to tell stories about his ancestors, including the war between Kauravas and Pandavas. Vyas instructed Vaishampayan to tell the story to Janamejay on his behalf. Accordingly, Vaishampayan told the story, which he had learned from Vyas. Suta Ugrashrava was also present in the audience. At this stage, the story narrated by Vaishampayan was known as Bharat, as it recounted in detail the actions of the kings of Bharat, India. Sometime latter, Ugrashrava arrived on his wandering at the Naimishya forest where Shaunak and other sages were performing a grand religious ceremony. 2Q UHTXHVW IURP 6KDXQDN and his associates, Ugrashrava told the story of Bharat that he had heard at the Sarpayagya to them. This version of story as told by Ugrashrava is known as the Mahabharat. 6FKRODUV KDYH LGHQWL¿ HG that Jay as dictated by Vyas to Ganesh consisted of 8,800 Shlokas, verses. Bharat as told by Vaishampayan comprised 24,000 Shlokas. The Mahabharat as narrated by Ugrashrava contains 100,000 Shlokas and is the only version currently extant. The complete Mahabharat is divided into 18 Parvas, books. Parvas are further subdivided LQWR VSHFL¿ F VWRULHV DQG chapters. A large number of characters played roles in the Mahabharat. They had divine, human and demonic origins. King Shantanu KDG PDUULHG SHUVRQL¿ HG River Ganga and had a son from her, who became famous as Bhishma. He was an incarnation of a deity LGHQWL¿ HG DV 9DVX %KLVKPD undertook a vow to remain celibate throughout his life to facilitate his father’s second marriage with

Satyavati. Bhishma was the grandfather of both Pandavas and Kauravas, and wished for welfare of both parties. From his second wife Satyavati, Shantanu begot two sons, known as Chitrangad and Vichitravirya. Chitrangad was installed as a king after Shantanu, but died soon in a battle. Vichitravirya was installed as a king after death of Chitrangad. Vichitravirya was married and had two wives but died young without any offspring. To continue the dynasty, 6DW\DYDWL UHTXHVWHG KHU son Vyas to beget a son on her daughter in laws. Vyas DJUHHG WR KHU UHTXHVW DQG begot Dhritrastra, a blind baby, on one wife. He begot Pandu another boy on the second wife and Vidur a boy on their maidservant. Dhritrastra was married to Gandhari and Pandu had two wives named Kunti and Madri. Pandu was crowned as a king bypassing Dhritrastra, as the later was unsuitable to be a king due to his blindness. However, Pandu died young due to a curse without begetting a child. His wife Kunti had received a boon from sage Durvasa in her childhood that empowered her to call any person of her choice. Using that boon she called deities Dharma, Vayu and Indra, and from their union gave birth to Yudhisthir, Bhim and Arjun respectively. She helped Madri to produce two sons named Nakul and Sahadev using her power of Durvasa’s boon. These ¿ YH EURWKHUV ZHUH NQRZQ DV 3DQGDYDV $OO WKH ¿ YH brothers were married to Draupadi, the princess of Panchal, in a special circumstance. After the death of king Pandu, Dhritrastra was

made king under Bhishma’s protection to rule the kingdom on behalf of Pandu. Dhritrastra’s wife Gandhari kept her eyes covered as a mark of respect to her blind husband. Thanks to Vyas’ blessing to Gandhari, Dhritrastra had 100 sons who were born in pitchers. Notable among them were the eldest son Duryodhan and his follower Dushasan. They all were known as Kauravas and were demons incarnate. Their maternal uncle Shakuni, a major character is the story, always misguided them to do mischiefs against Pandavas. Before her marriage with Pandu, Kunti had used the Durvasa’s boon and had a son through deity Surya. His name was Karna. He was brought up in a family of charioteer driver but was made a king by Duryodhan. He became a lifelong supporter of Duryodhan. Guru Dronacharya, an expert on weaponry, was the teacher of all Kuru princes. He had special affection for Arjun. Guru Kripacharya was another scholar who guided the Kuru royals. Vidur was an adviser to Dhritrastra. In addition, there were many other characters in the main and supporting stories in the Mahabharat. From early childhood, Duryodhan displayed demonic jealousy against Pandavas and several times he tried to kill them. When Pandavas grew up, Dhritrastra divided the kingdom into two for both Kauravas and Pandavas. Duryodhan wanted to have the whole kingdom for self. He along with Shakuni and Karna, and with consent of Dhritrastra, compelled Pandavas to live in exile in forest for 12 years and to live incognito for one year. After expiry of the 13-

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year banishment, Pandavas returned back and asked for their share of kingdom. Duryodhan refused to return back any land. Then the war broke out between the parties that continued for 18 days. War was so widespread that all the kings and rulers of India participated in it. Krishna was on the side of Pandavas and his army was on the other side. Bhishma, Dronacharya and Kripacharya sympathised with the cause of Pandavas but in the war they fought from the side of Kauravas. Kauravas were killed along with Bhishma, Dronacharya, and innumerable other warriors from both sides. Pandavas won the war and Yudhisthir was crowned as a king of the united Kuru kingdom. After ruling for 36 years, Pandavas went to Himalaya and then to the heaven. Lord Krishna was a cousin brother of Pandavas, and had played important roles LQ WKH 0DKDEKDUDW +H ¿ UVW appeared in the story during Swayamvar, choosing of husband ceremony, of Draupadi. Pandavas sought advice from Krishna whenever they faced critical moments. He participated in the Rajsuya Yagya, Royal Ceremony of king Yudhisthir at Indraprastha. There he beheaded Shishupal for insulting the kings and elders attending the ceremony. Krishna offered unlimited measure of dress to Draupadi during her disrobing by Dushasan. He drove the chariot of $UMXQ LQ WKH EDWWOH¿ HOG of Kurukshetra and enlightened him with Gita. These and many other roles displayed his divine status. Vyas was also a participating character in the story. He begot Dhritrastra, Pandu and Vidur. Biologically, both Pandavas and Kauravas were his progenies. :KHQHYHU D GLI¿ FXOW situation appeared in the narrative, Vyas appeared there to resolve the issue with his divine abilities. It was Vyas who helped Gandhari to have children from her long abnormal gestation. He predicted that Yudhisthir would regain his kingdom after return from exile. Many such moments are found in the story. The Mahabharat described the story in great details. The structure of the text is such that any type of description and stories can be inserted ZLWKRXW KLQGHULQJ WKH À RZ of narrative. It contains

numerous detailed stories such as Nal and Damayanti, Savitri and Satyavan, Kartikeya, Ramayan, Parashuram, Vishvamitra and many others. There are many events in the narrative that spark strong emotions of hate, love and reverence. Poisoning and drowning of Bhim in D ULYHU Âż UH LQ WKH KRXVH RI wax, stripping of Draupadi, beheading of Shishupal, cheating of Pandavas by Shakuni in the game of dice, transgression by Kichaka toward Draupadi, colossal form displayed by Krishna in the court of Dhritrastra DQG LQ WKH EDWWOH Âż HOG RI Kurukshetra during his sermon to Arjun, killing of Abhimanyu, the adolescent son of Arjun, slaying of Bhishma and Dronacharya are some of the examples that are awe inspiring. The Mahabharat had been and remains an abundant source of inspirations for poets, writers, dramatist, SDLQWHUV Âż OPPDNHUV DQG artists. Stories from the Mahabharat are retold in all Indian and many foreign languages. Television serial on the Mahabharat broadcast on Doordarshan in 1980s revived its popularity in India and abroad. Gita Press Gorakhpur publishes complete text of the Mahabharat in Hindi. Kisari Mohan Ganguli translated the complete book in English in the nineteenth century. John Smith has comprehensively abridged and translated the Mahabharat in English. There are numerous retelling of the story in shorter formats. They include the Mahabharat retelling by Romesh Dutt, C Rajagopalachari, RK Narayan, William Buck, Krishna Dharma and Puranapragya Das. Celestial origin of many of its characters, war between demonic and divine forces, victory of good Pandavas over evil Kauravas, and participation lord Krishna and other deities make the Mahabharat a revered text. Shreemad Bhagavad Gita, the well-known and popular scripture in Hinduism, is an excerpt from the Mahabharat. More information on Hinduism will follow in the next edition of BIT. Awadhesh Sharma.

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Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.) Australia

Korean Festival at King George Square

By Shina Kwack

GLOBAL Organization for Divinity (G.O.D.) Australia Brisbane chapter celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami on 24th August at Taigum State School Hall. The organization has been conducting spiritual education classes for children called Gopa Kuteeram at the same venue since last year. The highlight of the program was the performances by these children. * 2 ' LV D QRQ SUR¿W organization formed by the devotees of H.H. Sri Muralidhara Swamiji of Chennai. The organization aims to promote universal peace and harmony through inner transformation. G.O.D. conducts namasankirtan satsangs and mass prayers through chanting the divine names of the Lord. The program began with the parayan of Sri Krishna Jananam chapter from Srimad Bhagavath mahapuran followed by enactment of Baby Krishna being carried to Gokul by Vasudeva. This was followed by bhajans sung by local musicians and accompanying artists. The ladies in the audience performed dandya dances around Krishna in the jhoola. This was then followed by a skit on Sri Krishna’s birth story by the Gopa Kuteeram class kids. The kids put on a spell-bounding performance- they had worked incredibly hard practicing for this event for

the past 2 months. The skit included two dance performances by the kids. One was the ‘Dance of River Yamuna’ as Vasudev carried Krishna across it and another one was the nandotsav dance. Both the dances were choreographed by eminent Mohiniattam dancer Mrs Bindu Rajendran. We then had the depiction of Kaliya Narthan leela through dance by the youngest kids in the class. One of the highlights of this well-appreciated dance was the wonderful make-up for the kids who played the part of the fearsome snake Kaliya. Next, the kids sang Madhurashtakam and 3 Krishna bhajans they had learnt during regular classes this year. This was followed by another highlight, the palki procession of Radha Krishna around the hall followed by Chappan Bhog and aarti. Then we had the most eagerly awaited (at least as far as the kids were concerned) part of the celebration, the dahi handi breaking ritual. Many kids had a go at breaking the pot. The program was attended by close to 200 people and everyone was served with prasadam. It was wonderful to see the next generation of Indian Australian kids celebrate Janmashtami with so much joy and enthusiasm. For further details contact brisbane@godivinity.org.au or Aparna on 0430 117 994.

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ON THE 17th of August, the Korean Society of Queensland (president: Mr. Gwang-hoon Hyun) hosted and celebrated the 2019 Korean Cultural Festival at .LQJ *HRUJH 6TXDUH WKH heart of Brisbane City. This year’s festival was held in collaboration with a famous cultural art dance group, Ontur who came from Gyeongsangnam-do, and a traditional Korean dance group from Queensland’s sister city, Gyeonggi-do. With a mesmerising display of Korea’s traditional art form and beauty, the audience was enraptured by the sensational performances that were put on the day. During the opening ceremony, Mr. Gwanghoon Hyun remarked that “this festival was only

made possible through the combined efforts of so many invaluable people”, and that “through this festival, he wishes to increase awareness of Korea, and establish its ¿UP VWDQGLQJ LQ D FRXQWU\ DV multicultural as Australia”. 3URPLQHQW ¿JXUHV IURP all around Queensland and Australia attended this day to celebrate Queensland’s largest annual Korean event. These individuals included Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Peter Russo, the representative of the Ministry of Multiculturalism, Senator Graham Perrett, Councillor Kim Marx, ,Duncan Pegg MP, PLO and Cultural Engagement Unit from Queensland Police Service. Esteemed guests from the Korean Community also attended to celebrate this event, among whom there was the Korean

Consulate General, Sydney, Mr Sangwoo Hong, the President of the Oceanian Korean Society, Mr. SeungGuk Paik, and the president of the Korean Society of Gold Coast, Mr. Ju Han Jeon. In his welcoming address, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner commented on the “economic contribution of the 30,000 Koreans residing in Brisbane, which not only stems from the international students demographic but also from all the Korean businesses across Brisbane”. He also mentioned that he is “looking forward to what the Korean community has in store for the various ¿HOGV WKDW WKH\ DUH DFWLYHO\ engaging in”. The stage-performances of this year’s Korean Cultural Festival opened up with a calligraphy

performance by Lucia Choi – an artist famous for the token calligraphy on the soju, Good Day, label. This was followed by the traditional Korean dance group from Gyeonggi showering a series RI PDJQL¿FHQW SURGXFWLRQV (incl. Yeonjeong, Yogomu, Mask’s Confession) that embodied the ethereal beauty of traditional Korean dances. With the lead from Onto and Brisbane’s very own pungmul team, Hanmadang, everyone attending that day experienced a unity that transcended socio-cultural bounds as the day ended with a chorus of Arirang. It was noted that there was a remarkable turnout rate of approximately 40,000 people of both Korean and nonKorean background, who all attended to enjoy what the Korean Cultural Festival had to offer.

Lalitha Kalalaya School of Bharatanatyam holds its annual concert showcase

THE Annual Concert of Lalitha Kalalaya School of Bharatanatyam was held on 10th of August at Clairvaux Mackillop College, Upper Mount Gravatt. The event was organized to provide an opportunity to showcase the talents of students to a much bigger audience. Six months of hard work and intense practice session was well received with overwhelming response from the audience and prominent guests. The concert began with the performance of Pushpanjali by junior students. As the programme continued, senior students took over the stage and presented a group SHUIRUPDQFH LQ WKH ¿UVW KDOI The second half commenced with much awaited dance drama Trishakti, a thematic production portraying the powers of three goddess, Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Parvathi. The story was well presented by a group of 60 senior students with

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Virtues of Muharram and Fasting on ‘Ashura’ @ ÂĄU !>!!A 9,8!) ALLAH’S sacred month of Muharram is a EOHVVHG DQG LPSRUWDQW PRQWK ,W LV WKH ÂżUVW PRQWK of the Hijri calendar and is one of the four sacred months concerning which Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year), so it was ordained by Allah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them, four are sacred. That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein ‌ “Al-Qur’an 9:36 Abu Bakarah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The year is twelve months of which four are sacred, the three consecutive months of Dhul-Qa’dah, DhulHijjah and Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes between Jumadah and Sha’ban.â€?Reported by Al-Bukhari, 2958 Muharram is so called because it is a sacred PXKDUUDP PRQWK DQG WR FRQÂżUP LWV VDQFWLW\ Allah’s words (interpretation of the meaning): “ ... so wrong not yourselves therein ‌ “ mean do not wrong yourselves in these sacred months, because sin in these months is worse than in other months. It was reported that Ibn ‚Abbas said that this phrase referred to all the months, then these four were singled out and made sacred, so that sin in these months is more serious and good deeds bring a greater reward. Qatadah said concerning this phrase that wrongdoing during the sacred months is more serious and more sinful that wrongdoing at any other time. Wrongdoing at any time is a serious matter, but Allah gives more weight to whichever of His commands He will. Allah has chosen certain ones of His creation. He has chosen from among the angels Messengers and from among mankind Messengers. He chose from among speech the remembrance of Him (dhikr). He chose from among the earth the mosques, from among the months Ramadhan and the sacred months, from among the days Friday and from among the nights Laylatul-Qadr, so venerate that which Allah has told us to venerate. People of understanding and wisdom venerate the things that Allah has told us to venerate. [Summarized from the Tafsir of Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him. Tafsir of Surah at-Tawbah, ayah 36]

,' -8;<' 3( #9'8=-2+ 38' !)ÂĄ !9;9 During Muharram Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘The best of fasting after Ramadhan is fasting Allah’s month of Muharram.’ ÂŤReported by Muslim, 1982 The phrase “Allah’s monthâ€?, connecting the name of the month to the name of Allah in a genitive JUDPPDWLFDO VWUXFWXUH VLJQLÂżHV WKH LPSRUWDQFH RI the month. Al-Qari said: “The apparent meaning is all of the month of Muharram.â€? But it was proven that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) never fasted any whole month apart from Ramadhan, so this hadith is probably meant to encourage increasing one›s fasting during Muharram, without meaning that one should fast for the entire month. It was reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast more in Sha’ban. It is likely that the virtue of Muharram was not revealed to him until the end of his life, before he was able to fast during this month. [Sharh anNawawi ‘ala Sahih Muslim]

Allah Chooses Whatever Times and Places He Wills Al-’Izz ibn ‘Abdus-Salam (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Times and places may be given preferred status in two ways, either temporal or religious/spiritual. With regard to the latter, this is because Allah bestows His generosity on His slaves at those times or in those places, by giving a greater reward for deeds done, such as giving a greater reward for fasting in Ramadhan than for fasting at all other times, and also on the day of ‘Ashura’, the virtue of which is due to Allah’s generosity and kindness towards His slaves on that day ‌ “Qawa’id al-Ahkam, 1/38

‘Ashura’ in History Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to Madinah and saw the Jews fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’. He said, ‘What is this?’ They said, ‚This is a righteous day, it is the day when Allah saved the Children of Israel from their enemies, so Musa fasted on this day.› He said, ‘We have more right to Musa than you,’so he fasted on that day and commanded [the Muslims] to fast on that day.â€? [Reported by al-Bukhari, 1865] “This is a righteous dayâ€? – in a report narrated by Muslim, [the Jews said:] “This is a great day, on which Allah saved Musa and his people, and drowned Pharaoh and his people.â€? “Musa fasted on this dayâ€? – a report narrated by Muslim adds: “ ‌ in thanksgiving to Allah, so we fast on this day.â€? According to a report narrated by al-Bukhari: “ ‌ so we fast on this day to venerate it.â€? A version narrated by Imam Ahmad adds: ÂŤThis is the day on which the Ark settled on Mount Judi, so Nuh fasted this day in thanksgiving,â€? and “commanded [the Muslims] to fast on that dayâ€?

– according to another report also narrated by alBukhari: “He said to his Companions: ‘You have more right to Musa than they do, so fast on that day.’ ÂŤ The practice of fasting on ‘Ashura’ was known even in the days of Jahiliyyah, before the Prophet’s mission. It was reported that ‘A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The people of Jahiliyyah used to fast on that day ‌ ÂŤ Al-Qurtubi said: “Perhaps Quraysh used to fast on that day on the basis of some past law, such as that of Ibrahim, upon whom be peace.â€? It was also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast on ‘Ashura’ in Makkah, before he migrated to Madinah. When he migrated to Madinah, he found the Jews celebrating this day, so he asked them why, and they replied as described in the hadithquoted above. He commanded the Muslims to be different from the Jews, who took it as a festival, as was reported in the hadith of Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: “The Jews used to take the day of ‘Ashura’ as a festival [according to a report narrated by Muslim: the day of ‘Ashura’ was venerated by the Jews, who took it as a festival. According to another report also narrated by Muslim: the people of Khaybar (the Jews) used to take it as a festival and their women would wear their jewellery and symbols on that day]. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‚So you [Muslims] should fast on that day.› ÂŤ[Reported by al-Bukhari] Apparently the motive for commanding the Muslims to fast on this day was the desire to be different from the Jews, so that the Muslims would fast when the Jews did not, because people do not fast on a day of celebration. [Summarized from the words of al+DÂżGK ,EQ +DMDU Âą PD\ $OODK KDYH PHUF\ RQ KLP Âą in Fath al-Bari Sharh ‘ala Sahih al-Bukhari] Fasting on ‘Ashura’ was a gradual step in the process of introducing fasting as a prescribed obligation in Islam. Fasting appeared in three forms. When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to Madinah, he told the Muslims to fast on three days of every month and on the day of ‘Ashura’, then Allah made fasting obligatory when He said (interpretation of the meaning): “ ‌ observing the fasting is prescribed for you ‌ “ [AlQur’an2:183] [Ahkam al-Qur’an by al-Jassas, part 1] The obligation was transferred from the fast of ‘Ashura’ to the fast of Ramadhan, and this one RI WKH SURRIV LQ WKH ÂżHOG RI 8VXO DO )LTK WKDW LW LV possible to abrogate a lighter duty in favour of a heavier duty. Before the obligation of fasting ‘Ashura’ was abrogated, fasting on this day was obligatory, as can be seen from the clear command to observe WKLV IDVW 7KHQ LW ZDV IXUWKHU FRQÂżUPHG ODWHU RQ WKHQ UHDIÂżUPHG E\ PDNLQJ LW D JHQHUDO FRPPDQG addressed to everybody, and once again by instructing mothers not to breastfeed their infants during this fast. It was reported from Ibn Mas’ud that when fasting Ramadhan was made obligatory, the obligation to fast ‘Ashura’ was lifted, i.e., it was no longer obligatory to fast on this day, but it is still desirable (mustahabb).

,' -8;<'9 3( !9ࣅ2+ W 9,<8!X Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) so keen to fast any day and give it priority over any other than this day, the day of ‘Ashura’, and this month, meaning Ramadhan.â€?Reported by Al-Bukhari, 1867 The meaning of his being keen was that he intended to fast on that day in the hope of earning the reward for doing so. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “For fasting the day of ‘Ashura’, I hope that Allah will accept it as expiation for the year that went before.â€? [Reported by Muslim, 1976] This is from the bounty of Allah towards us: for fasting one day He gives us expiation for the sins of a whole year. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty.

,-$, !@ -9 W 9,<8!XR An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “’Ashura’ and Tasu’a’ are two elongated names [the vowels are elongated] as is stated in books on the Arabic language. Our companions said: ‘Ashura’ is the tenth day of Muharram and Tasu’a’ is the ninth day. This is our opinion, and that of the majority of scholars. This is the apparent meaning of the ahadith and is what we understand from the general wording. It is also what is usually understood by scholars of the language.ÂťAl-Majmu’ ‘Ashura’ is an Islamic name that was not known at the time of Jahiliyyah. [Kashshaf al-Qina’, part 2, Sawm Muharram] Ibn Qudamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “’Ashura’ is the tenth day of Muharram. This is the opinion of Sa’id ibn al-Musayyib and alHasan. It was what was reported by Ibn ‘Abbas, who said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) commanded us to fast ‘Ashura’, the tenth day of Muharram.’ [Reported by at-Tirmidhi, who said, a sahih hasan hadith] It was reported that Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘The ninth,’ and reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast the ninth. [Reported by Muslim] ‘Ata’ reported that he said, ‘Fast the

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ninth and the tenth, and do not be like the Jews.’ If this is understood, we can say on this basis that it is mustahabb (encouraged) to fast on the ninth and the tenth, for that reason. This is what Ahmad said, and it is the opinion of Ishaq.�

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‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: “When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) fasted on ‘Ashura’ and commanded the Muslims to fast as well, they said, ‚O Messenger of Allah, it is a day that is venerated by the Jews and Christians.› The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘If I live to see the next year, in sha Allah, we will fast on the ninth day too.’ But it so happened that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed away before the next year came.Âť [Reported by Muslim, 1916] $VK 6KD¿œL DQG KLV FRPSDQLRQV $KPDG ,VKDT and others said: “It is mustahabb to fast on both the ninth and tenth days, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) fasted on the tenth, and intended to fast on the ninth.â€? On this basis it may be said that there are varying degrees of fasting ‘Ashura’, the least of which is to fast only on the tenth and the best of which is to fast the ninth as well. The more one fasts in Muharram, the better it is.

,' '!932 ,@ -; -9 <9;!,!## ;3 !9; on Tasu’a’ An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Thescholars–ourcompanionsandothers–mentioned several reasons why it is mustahabb to fast on Tasu’a’: The intention behind it is to be different from the Jews, who only venerate the tenth day. This opinion was reported from Ibn ‘Abbas ‌ The intention is to add another day’s fast to ‘Ashura’. This is akin to the prohibition on fasting a Friday by itself, as was mentioned by al-Khattabi and others. To be on the safe side and make sure that one fasts on the tenth, in case there is some error in sighting the crescent moon at the beginning of Muharram and the ninth is in fact the tenth.Âť The strongest of these reasons is being different from the People of the Book. Ibn Hajar (may Allah be pleased with him) said in his commentary on the hadith “If I live until the next year, I will certainly fast on the ninth dayâ€? and ÂŤWhat he meant by fasting on the ninth day was probably not that he would limit himself to that day, but would add it to the tenth, either to be on the safe side or to be different from the Jews and Christians, which is more likely. This is also what we can understand from some of the reports narrated by Muslim.Âť [Fath, 4/245]

<ÂĄ-2+ 32 !9ࣅ2+ 2ÂĄ@ 32 ;,' !@ 3( W 9,<8!X “Fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’ is an expiation for a year, and it is not makruh to fast only that day ‌ ÂŤ [Al-Fatawa al-Kubra, part 5] In Tuhfat al-Muhtaj by Ibn Hajar al-Haytami, it says: “There is nothing wrong with fasting only on ‘Ashura’.â€? [Part 3, Bab Sawm at-Tatawwu’]

!9ࣅ2+ 32 W 9,<8!X '='2 -( -; -9 ! !;<8&!@ 38 ! 8-&!@ At-Tahawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) allowed us to fast on ‘Ashura’ and urged us to do so. He did not say that if it falls on a Saturday we should not fast. This is evidence that all days of the week are included in this. In our view – and Allah knows best – it could be the case that even if this is true (that it is not allowed to fast on Saturdays), it is so that we do not venerate this day and refrain from food, drink and intercourse, as the Jews do. As for the one who fasts on a Saturday without intending to venerate it, and does not do so because the Jews regard it as blessed, then this is not makruh ‌ ÂŤ [Mushkil alAthar, part 2, Bab Sawm Yawm as-Sabt] The author of Al-Minhaj said: ÂŤIt is disliked (makruh) to fast on a Friday alone ‌ But it is no longer makruh if you add another day to it, as mentioned in the sahih report to that effect. A person may fast on a Friday if it coincides with his habitual IDVW RU KH LV IDVWLQJ LQ IXOÂżOPHQW RI D YRZ RU KH LV making up an obligatory fast that he has missed, as was stated in a sahih report.Âť Ash-Sharih said in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj: “If it coincides with his habitual fast – i.e., such as if he fasts alternate days, and a day that he fasts happens to be a Friday, LI KH LV IDVWLQJ LQ IXOÂżOPHQW RI D YRZ HWF ´ Âą WKLV DOVR applies to fasting on days prescribed in Shari’ah, such as ‘Ashura’ or ‚Arafah. [Tuhfat al-Muhtaj, part 3, Bab Sawm al-Tatawwu’] Al-Bahuti (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “It is makruh to deliberately single out a Saturday for fasting, because of the hadith of ‚Abdullah ibn Bishr, who reported from his sister: ‘Do not fast on Saturdays except in the case of obligatory fasts’ [reported by Ahmad with a jayyid isnadand by alHakim, who said: according to the conditions of alBukhari], and because it is a day that is venerated by the Jews, so singling it out for fasting means being like them ‌ except when a Friday or Saturday coincides with a day when Muslims habitually fast, such as when it coincides with the day of ‘Arafah or the day of ‘Ashura’, and a person has the habit of fasting on these days, in which case it is not makruh, because

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!9ࣅ2+ W 9,<8!X e 38 ,!; 3'9 -; ø'8 ?6-!ࣅ32R Imam an-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “It expiates for all minor sins, i.e., it brings forgiveness of all sins except major sins.â€? Then he said (may Allah have mercy on him): “Fasting the day of ‘Arafah expiates for two years, and the day of ‘Ashura’ expiates for one year. If when a person says ‚Amin’ it coincides with the ‘Amin’ of the angels, he will be forgiven all his previous sins ‌ Each one of the things that we have mentioned will bring expiation. If there are minor sins for which expiation is needed, expiation for them will be accepted; if there are no minor sins or major sins, good deeds will be added to his account and he will be raised in status ‌ If he had committed major sins but no minor sins, we hope that his major sins will be reduced.â€?[Al-Majmu’ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab, part 6, Sawm Yawm ‘Arafah] ÂŤTaharah, salah, and fasting in Ramadhan, on the day of ‘Arafah and on ‘Ashura’ expiate for minor sins only.Âť [Al-Fatawa al-Kubra, part 5]

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!9ࣅ2+ Some people who are deceived rely too much on things like fasting on ‘Ashura’ or the day of ‚Arafah, to the extent that some of them say, “Fasting on ‘Ashura’ will expiate for the sins of the whole year, and fasting on the day of ‚Arafah will bring extra rewards.â€? Ibn al-Qayyim said: “This misguided person does not know that fasting in Ramadhan and SUD\LQJ ÂżYH WLPHV D GD\ DUH PXFK PRUH LPSRUWDQW WKDQ fasting on the day of ‚Arafah and ‘Ashura’, and that they expiate for the sins between one Ramadhan and the next, or between one Friday and the next, so long as one avoids major sins. But they cannot expiate for minor sins unless one also avoids major sins; when the two things are put together, they have the strength to expiate for minor sins. Among those deceived people may be one who thinks that his good deeds are more than his sins, because he does not pay attention to his bad deeds or check on his sins, but if he does a good deed he remembers it and relies on it. This is like the one who seeks Allah›s forgiveness with KLV WRQJXH L H E\ ZRUGV RQO\ DQG JORULÂżHV $OODK by saying “Subhanallahâ€? one hundred times a day, then he backbites about the Muslims and slanders their honour, and speaks all day long about things that are not pleasing to Allah. This person is always thinking about the virtues of his tasbihat (saying ÂŤSubhanallahâ€?) and tahlilat (saying ÂŤLa ilaha illallahâ€?) but he pays no attention to what has been reported concerning those who backbite, tell lies and slander others, or commit other sins of the tongue. They are completely deceived.â€? [Al-Mawsu’ah alFiqhiyyah, part 31, Ghurur]

!9ࣅ2+ W 9,<8!X ,'2 2' ࣅ¥¥ ,!9 !@9 ;3 !0' 6 831 !1!&,!2 The fuqaha’ differed concerning the ruling on observing voluntary fasts before a person has made up days that he or she did not fast in Ramadhan. The +DQDÂżV VDLG WKDW LW LV SHUPLVVLEOH WR REVHUYH YROXQWDU\ fasts before making up days from Ramadhan, and it is not makruh to do so, because the missed days do not have to be made up straight away. The Malikis DQG 6KD¿œLV VDLG WKDW LW LV SHUPLVVLEOH EXW LV PDNUXK because it means that one is delaying something obligatory. Ad-Dusuqi said: “It is makruh to observe a voluntary fast when one still has to make up an REOLJDWRU\ IDVW VXFK DV D IDVW LQ IXOÂżOPHQW RI D YRZ or a missed obligatory fast, or a fast done as an act of expiation (kafarah), whether the voluntary fast which is being given priority over an obligatory IDVW LV VRPHWKLQJ FRQÂżUPHG LQ 6KDULÂśDK RU QRW VXFK as ‘Ashura’ and the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, according to the most correct opinion.â€? The Hanbalis said that it is haram to observe a voluntary fast before making up any fasts missed in Ramadhan, and that a voluntary fast in such cases does not count, even if there is plenty of time to make up the obligatory fast. So a person must give priority to the obligatory fasts until he has made them up. [Al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah, part 28, Sawm at-Tatawwu’] Muslims must hasten to make up any missed fasts after Ramadhan, so that they will be able to fast ‘Arafah and ‘Ashura’ without any problem. If a person fasts ‚Arafah and ‘Ashura’ with the intention from the night before of making up for a missed fast, this will be good enough to make up what he has missed, for the bounty of Allah is great.

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Serving the Maharashtrian diaspora in Brisbane a dedicated effort of Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal! BRISBANE Maharashtra Mandal (BRIMM) LV D QRQ SURÂżW RUJDQL]DWLRQ VWDUWHG LQ WKH \HDU 2005 dedicated to serve the Maharashtrian diaspora living in Brisbane. However, Maharashtra Mandal not only serves the Maharashtrians living in Brisbane but also the entire local population of Brisbane who have an interest in knowing or connecting with the Maharashtrian Culture and Heritage.

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Queensland Telugu Association Inc. 2019 Science Fair QUEENSLAND Telugu Association Inc. (QTA) KDV RUJDQLVHG LWV ¿ UVW ever Science Fair 2019 for children on 25th August 2019 at Sunnybank Community Centre, Sunnybank. This event is aimed to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the children and to encourage them to become fascinated by the science and technology. This event was organised on the occasion of National Science Week. National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, held in August. The event was a success with 19 children registered to the event and more than 70 visitors viewing the experiments. The participated children have exhibited their Science projects and explained the science involved to all the visitors. Note that the QTA has restricted the entries to non-gaseous experiments, for safety reasons. The experiments were assessed by independent judges and winners were awarded with gift cards. All the participants have received the participation FHUWL¿ FDWHV 7KH Participants also received the promotional material (T-Shirts, books and badges) that the Australian Government provided to

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NITIN SAWHNEY will perform one of only three Australian shows at HOTA this October to celebrate 20 years since his seminal album, Beyond Skin.

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The British-Indian musician, producer and composer, will be joined onstage by talented artists Aref Durvesh on tabla, Anna Phoebe McElligott on violin and Nicki Wells and Eva Stone on vocals to deliver this exclusive performance.

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chaos have brought issues of identity, nationality, race and religion into focus once more, the themes of Beyond Skin are more relevant than ever,” he said. “Featuring a host of talented musicians, the show will seek to not only recreate and reflect upon the journey of the album, but also forge an unforgettable event that marks Britain’s most culturally challenging year for decades.” Nitin Sawhney’s performance will take place in Theatre 1 at Home of The Arts on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at 7:30pm. For more information on HOTA, go to: https://hota.com.au/music/nitinsawhney-beyond-skin-revisited/

most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Hollywood Bowl and Sydney Opera House. As a DJ, Nitin has performed across the world and appeared regularly at London’s most popular club, Fabric, compiling their album release - Fabriclive 15. As well as having been a curator for many international festivals, Nitin is a university lecturer and has lectured at numerous international universities, including Stanford and Berklee in Valencia. Collaborations include work with Paul McCartney, Sting, Jeff Beck, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Will Young, Bob Geldof, Andy Serkis, Mira Nair, Anoushka Shankar, Nora Jones and Nelson Mandela.

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Hindu Society of Queensland Inc. AGM Report AFTER 27 Years, A Lady Leads Hindu Society of Queensland Inc. The 27th Annual General Meeting of the Hindu Society of Queensland Inc. was held on Sunday 14th July 2019 at 10am at their Gayatri Mandir, 178 Lyndhurst Street, Boondall. There were two groups of candidates lead by serving President, Mr Daven Pathik and the other lead by Vice President, Mrs Anita Ram. About 150 people attended the meeting. There were lots of discussion tabled at the meeting during the election for 12 management positions. 7KH UHWXUQLQJ RIÂż FHU ZDV Mr Surendra Prasad who was assisted by Lawyer, Mr Ravendra Narayan (Legal Advisor). There were questions as to why proxy was used. Mr Narayan spelled out to all who were present, that it is in the constitution and can be used. There were further questions on the validity of new membership and proxy votes. The discussions continued and meeting was adjourned

for 10 minutes. After returning, Mr Prasad had decided to appoint a 6-member team to scrutinise the: i) Nomination forms validity; ii) New Membership validity; and iii) Proxy Votes validity. The 6-member team appointed were Turbert Dutta, Pt Sanat Pandey, Dr Jai Ram, Robert Kanda Sami, Anendra Roy and Rakesh Kumar. Once, the Interim committee scrutinised the process was FRPSOHWHG DQG VDWLVÂż HG 0U Turbert Dutta, the Chairman of the interim Committee wrote to the Returning 2IÂż FHU 0U 6XUHQGUD 3UDVDG that everything had been checked and invalid proxy votes were discarded. The adjourned meeting continued on Sunday 4 August 2019 after 14 days of notice given to all by various means. The ONLY agenda for the adjourned meeting was: i) Approval of the report of the interim committee;

ii) Approval of any expenditure incurred by interim members for reimbursement; iii) Indemnity to interim members of committee who have or may have discharged any functions of the Society; and LY (OHFWLRQ RI 2I¿ FH Bearers. After lengthy discussions by members, the Chairman called for an election to be conducted. Daven’s team decided not to vote. Anita’s team did not require any proxy votes to win but won with the members that were present. Therefore, the newly appointed Management Committee are: 1. President – Mrs Anita Ram; 2. Two Vice Presidents: Sajay Prasad and Madhu Prasad; 3. Secretary: David Puran; 4. Treasurer: Dharmesh Prasad; 5. Assistant Secretary: Ranita Lal; 6. Assistant Treasurer: Anit Ram; 7. Five Committee Members

are: Anita Singh, Pt Sanat Pandey, Neelima Chand, Nirla Pandey and Dr Jai Ram. The eight outgoing Management Committee for 2018/2019 year are: Adwendra Kumar, Prem Chand, Nirleshni Prasad, 8PHVK &KDQG $QX $WWUL Ashish Gupta, Satya Prasad and Ravi Raj. The eight new incoming Management Committee for 2019/2020 year are: Sanjay Prasad, Ranita Lal, Anit

Ram, Pt Sanat Pandey, Anita Singh, Neelima Chand, Dr Jai Ram and Nirla Pandey. After the election, the new President, Anita Ram elected honourable Auditor to be Vinod Chaudhary. She thanked all members who assisted them to win and outlined her vision for the new year 2019/2020. It’s good to see that the Committee is equally represented with 6 men and 6 ladies.

The new committee brings diverse range of skills to progress for the betterment of the Society. The big task of the new committee is raising funds to start New Complex Developments at Bracken Ridge. The Development Approval was granted by Brisbane City Council in late April 2019. This was possible by sheer hard work of the past and the present Management Committee.

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Wisdom College/Brisbane, has done it again!!!

MS. CANAN Coskun, the Head of Primary in Wisdom College, has been nominated for a number of QCT (Queensland College of Teachers) Awards for 2019. This follows closely the nomination of Ms. Tahnee Brown, a Preparatory teacher in the same school. Ms. Brown ZDV FKRVHQ DV WKH ¿QDOLVW of a QCT Award, from 60 nominations! Every year QCT offers the opportunity to teachers to be nominated for their TEACHX Awards. These Awards ‘recognise and celebrate the inspiring work of classroom teachers’. Canan’s nomination

was proposed by Ms. Noura Ghazaleh. Ms. Coskun has been nominated for three QCT TEACHX Awards, e.g. Excellence in Teaching, Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning and Outstanding, and Contribution to School Community. I have known Ms. Canan Coskun for a number of years during her role as Curriculum Coordinator and Head of Primary. She has also played a key role in the development of Wisdom College from its early years, right until now. She initiated the Wisdom values, e.g. Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence, which form the basis of the School’s vision and mission. These values truly play a key role in every facet of the students’ development as the aim has been not only for the students to understand the values, but to observe them in their daily attitude and daily behaviour, thus enabling them to develop respect, not only for themselves, but also for the culture, beliefs, ethnicities and abilities of others. Canan’s colleague, Olivia Starkey/Lower Primary Coordinator, has commended

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Canan’s efforts to ‘encourage DQG OHDG WKH VWDII WR UHÀHFW RQ their teaching practices and help to develop programs that are both EHQH¿FLDO WR VWDII DQG VWXGHQWV Canan has implemented the wellbeing program “You Can Do It” (YCDI), into Wisdom College. This is something she is very passionate about, knowing that the students’ psychological and social development is as important as academic learning. Canan has OHG WKH GHYHORSPHQW RI D ¿YH year curriculum plan. In doing this she was able to highlight the areas in need of development as well as the schools strengths. Her knowledge of the curriculum has allowed her to review, modify and extend on a variety of teaching practices and programs around the school’. As a member of QIS (Queensland Independent Schools), Canan has been involved in many interfaith and community projects. She has also initiated various school projects the longest one being the 3-year SIS (Self improving Schools) project. Canan states that she ‘has worked together with an ISQ consultant and the Wisdom executive team to devise actions plans in an

effort to establish a whole school pedagogy and teacher development programme, and has developed in conjunction with other coordinators the Wisdom College School vision and mission as well as a whole school pedagogical framework upon which the curriculum is based’. Ms Canan Coskun has also trained staff in various areas such as inquiry learning, and the YCDI social and emotional wellbeing program. She has organised a variety of professional development

programs such as differentiation, behaviour management, and using ICT effectively in the classroom, and assisted teachers in implementing a whole school-inquiry approach which aims to develop in Wisdom College students’ 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and higherorder thinking. Her hard work and efforts have even extended outside the Wisdom community, and she initiated and ran a successful fundraising project whereby Wisdom College students together with the school community raised $5K to

build a water well in Cambodia. I believe that Canan’s key strength lies in her ‘approachability’, and she always ready to meet with parents to discuss any issues of concern. Students and staff refer to Canan as “The Mother of Wisdom”. The Principal of Wisdom College, Mr. Fethullah Erdogan states: ‘Ms.Canan Coskun has been my best support and asset’ in Wisdom College. He thinks that Ms. Coskun deserves to be nominated for her teaching and leadership skills.

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SHREE Sanatan Dharam Hindu Association of QLD Inc (SSDHAQ) celebrated Krishna Janmasthmi at QVCC Hall, 198 Learoyd Road, Berrinba QLD from Friday 16th August 2019 to Saturday 24th August 2019. SSDHAQ would like to sincerely thank each and everyone one of you for taking your valuable time out to attend the Krishna Janmasthmi celebrations at QVCC Hall over the nine days ending with a record turnout of over 350 devotees RQ WKH ¿QDO GD\ On behalf of all our devotees we extend our sincere appreciation to Guruji Pt Hirdesh Maharaj Pandey for his wonderful Prachar, blessings and melodious Kirtans. A big thank you to the mandalis, music support team, food sponsors, donors in cash or kind and the

hardworking team of so many volunteers including the Catering team for all their work in making this event a great success. There are just too many names to thank individually! We are seeing overwhelming support to the organisation. For all the things all of you did, both big and small, before, during and after the nine days of Celebrations the 2019 KJA Organising

Committee appreciates. Thank you so much for helping the Organising Committee ... We couldn’t have done it without you! SSDHAQ will be celebrating the 2019 Diwali in a very big way at Hope 8QLGXV +DOO RQ )ULGD\ 11th October 2019. Tickets are available from the Committee. Please email ssdhaq@gmail.com for further information.

Towards better living through Bhagvat Geeta by Mahamahopadhyay Swami Bhadreshdasji of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) On Saturday, 10th August 2019, Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) had organized spiritual discourse on “Towards Better Living, Through the Bhagavad Gitaâ€?, by Mahamahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swamiji (Ph.D., D.Litt.) at Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. Event was concluded with felicitated Mahamahopadhyay Swami Bhadreshdasji by prominent Indian community leaders, professionals and business leaders for authoring two unique contemporary Sanskrit texts: ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ and ‘Swaminarayan-Siddhant-Sudha’. Thereafter, Vimalsevadas Swami delivered the vote of thanks to the guests for arranging and attending this special event. Bhadreshdas Swami is a Sanskrit scholar and an ordained monk of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), who has undergone three decades of research in Sanskrit, Hindu Scriptures and Indian Philosophies. Especially after Shankaracharya’s bhashya, this LV WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ \HDUV WKDW D EKDVK\D KDV been written by one author, Sadhu Bhadreshdas on all three texts of the Prashthantrayi (Bhagvat Gita, Bhrama Sutras and Upanishad).

What is the Prasthantrayi? The Prasthantrayi comprises of three principal shastras: Upanishads, Brahmasutras and the %KDJDYDG *LWD WKDW WDNH RQH WR WKH ÂżQDO JRDO RI life, i.e. moksha. Among the six orthodox systems of Indian philosophy: Sankhya, Yoga, Nyay, Vaisheshik, Purva Mimansa and Uttar Mimansa (Vedanta), the Vedanta system is believed to be the crest-jewel. According to tradition, the acharyas interpreted and wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Brahmasutras and Bhagavad Gita to establish their own schools of Vedantic thought. Of these three texts the Upanishads are of utmost importance, because they are revealed texts. The Brahmasutras provides a systematization of the philosophy of the Upanishads. The Bhagavad Gita is an extremely popular shastra and highly venerated, so it was included into the prasthana group. The main acharyas who wrote bhashyas or commentaries on the Prasthantrayi were Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Madhvacharya, Nimbarkacharya Call 07 3865 6533

and Vallabhacharya. In that same tradition of writing commentaries, Swami Bhadreshdas has written commentaries on the 10 Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahmasutras. All the bhashyas or commentaries by the acharyas reveal profound and sometimes hidden meanings of the sacred texts. The tradition of writing bhashyas is an ancient one. Each commentary by the great acharyas is set in a particular philosophical module. and offering upasana and bhakti to Parabrahman What is the ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’? Not all commentaries are called bhashyas. The with utmost servitude. commentator must have a thorough study of the Swami Bhadreshdas explains, “For any new six systems of Indian philosophy and possess academic work, unique and novel contributions are Relevance of ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ intellectual maturity, clarity of principles and an its two main requisites. The principles presented Today expertise in the Sanskrit language. Each bhashya in the ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ are unique and Swami Bhadreshdas also explains about the reveals the writer’s principle based upon the shlokas novel. Bhagwan Swaminarayan gave references LPSRUWDQFH DQG EHQHÂżWV RI KLV EKDVK\D LQ in the Prasthantrayi. Every word of each shloka is of the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita in his today’s society and scholarly circles. He says, interpreted and commented upon in accordance to discourses, and also his own novel interpretations “‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ will be helpful to all his philosophy. Sometimes, the words interpreted and philosophical explanations to them. His generations of people in two ways: give new meanings that stand the academic perspectives were found to be valid according to “First, it will provide valid answers to life’s scrutiny of other scholars. A bhashya also includes the Upanishads, Gita and the Brahmasutras. Since profound problems. In our rapidly growing references from other shastras to substantiate the this was known to H.H. Pramukh Swami Maharaj materialistic society it is becoming clear that acharya’s own school of thought. In addition, it he instructed me to deeply study the Prasthantrayi spirituality will provide solutions to our burgeoning DOVR UDLVHV DQG VDWLVÂżHV DUJXPHQWV RI RWKHU 9HGDQWLF and write commentaries based on Bhagwan mundane issues. The Upanishads, Brahmasutras schools by providing satisfactory references and Swaminarayan’s philosophy. This was how I was and Gita explain that spirituality is brahmavidya or logical answers to prove one’s own principle. In inspired to write the ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’.â€? paravidya. The ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ provides brief, a bhashya or commentary reveals a new In his Vachanamrut, Bhagwan Swaminarayan clear and unique understandings of brahmavidya. philosophical principle from the three main shastras has mentioned that jiva, ishwar, maya, Brahman in a logical, clear and simple manner. DQG 3DUDEUDKPDQ DUH WKH ÂżYH HWHUQDO RQWRORJLFDO One who understands and imbibes brahmavidya in KLV OLIH ZLOO ÂżQG ODVWLQJ VROXWLRQV WR KLV SUREOHPV According to the longstanding tradition and method realities. The ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ deals with “Second, in the history of Indian and Western of writing bhashyas the ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ them in detail. It also focuses on the importance philosophy the ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ sheds in Sanskrit by Swami Bhadreshdas establishes the and unique identity of Aksharbrahman and new light altogether, which will inspire scholars philosophy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, which Parabrahman. The Bhashya also gives a unique in India and abroad to investigate and do further is known as ‘Swaminarayan Darshan’. Bhagwan meaning to brahmavidya (spiritual knowledge) by research. ‘Swaminarayan Bhashyam’ will also spark Swaminarayan revealed his own philosophy in his elucidating the knowledge about Aksharbrahman research in exploring new meanings and perspectives discourses, delivered 200 years ago, which was and Parabrahman. It further establishes Bhagwan compiled into the Vachanamrut in his time. to the shlokas and words in the Prasthantrayi.â€? Swaminarayan’s principle of becoming brahmarup www.indiantimes.com THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, September, 2019 — 25

Regrets from Death Beds: You live only once - there may be no tomorrow

By Thakur Ranjit Singh

EVEN learned sages like Ravan and Bhism Pitamah in our epics had regrets during their death. In case of Bhism Pitamah, he regretted being so tied down to his oath that he allowed many atrocities to take place. We are but mere mortals. Many of us have pride of our money, education, wealth and other worldly possessions. We fail to realise we all will die. Some are so busy earning their living that they forget to live, while others are so busy living that they forget one day they will die. And there are so many things they wished they did while living. But it is too late to realise this when you are dying. As we age, we tend to commence viewing life with greater depth of philosophy. Organising school reunions has been one way to meet older students we may not have met for many decades. Coincidently I was fortunate to come across a NZ Herald

article by author Bronnie Ware, who shared thoughts that I also carry – thoughts coming from death beds of those at end of their lives. Bronnie is an author, an inspirational speaker, songwriter and mama to her daughter, Elena. She lives in northern New South Wales, Australia. She has worked in palliative care, tending to those people who were dying (equivalent to Hospice). She has worked closely with those having little time to live and noted their most common regrets in life. I wish to share this with younger ones and my elder friends, so they learn some lesson and do not die with great deal of regrets. Her TOP FIVE REGRETS OF DYING are as follows:

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This was “by far the most common regret”. “People were astonished by how much power they had given to the opinions of others - friends or family or society.” Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made, at times depending on what others expected them to do. In Hindi, we say… log kya

kahenge, what others will say. This is the biggest folly and fear we have. Please break away from this and do not give a damn to what others think - LIVE YOUR LIFE, AND TO HELL WITH WHAT OTHERS MAY THINK.

2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Men especially are used to putting too much of themselves into their jobs – missing treasured family moments and not developing other areas of their life. Most men spent so much time at work that they missed seeing their children grow up, and had not spent quality time with their partners. On their death, the employer ZLOO ¿ OO WKHLU SRVLWLRQ ZLWKLQ days, but the vacuum he leaves in a neglected family remains for a lifetime. 3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many had kept their true feelings to themselves over the years to not upset others. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a second-rate or mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. “Dying people often want to have some laughter about good old memories. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. This applies to the ones who fail to attend school or family reunions and fail to come and meet their old loved ones and friends. One of the regrets dying people shared with author Bronnie Ware was wishing they had stayed in touch with their friends, as shared experiences bring joy. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying. “A lot of [patients wished] they had access to their old friends, so that they could have a little bit of light reminiscing.” It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip, and this they regret on their death beds, like those missing their school or family reunions. 5. I wish I had let myself be happier. “When people were looking back, they realised they’d chosen to focus on dramas or problems or challenges, when [they could] have actually blessed themselves with

more happiness.” In family reunions or gatherings, some dwell on what separates us FRQÀ LFWV UDWKHU WKDQ KDYLQJ unity, good time and fun. They will involve themselves and others in what we call kachkach – past family controversies. They will feel and act bitter, to regret later on death bed. This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits of being nasty and loud-voiced. The so-called ‘comfort’ of IDPLOLDULW\ RYHUÀ RZHG LQWR their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. Some grumpy old ones always wish to remain that way. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again. This is well-explained by this Hindi song…

khushiyon ki har phool se maine gumm ka haar piroya, pyaar tamanna ki Jeevan mein, pyaar ko paa ke khoya… Jab tak humne samjha jeevan kya hai…jeevan beet gaya.. Translated it means… IURP À RZHUV RI KDSSLQHVV

I always wove a garland of grief and sadness, I always wished for affection and love, but always lost them when I found them. By the time I understood what life was, life had already gone. When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying. Alas, many do not have opportunity to learn it before death. This article gives you that opportunity.

LESSON TO ALL Hope this article will at least inspire one elder, one sexagenarian to change attitude to life. Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, and choose honestly. Choose happiness – and learn from others when they were on their deathbed. So when you are there - on death bed, mrityu shayyaa, there may be lesser regrets. Best wishes for a HAPPY long life. (About the author: Thakur Ranjit Singh is a community and media commentator, and speaks truth without fear or favour. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand and is a regular contributor to this publication. He runs his blog FIJI PUNDIT and is also convenor of APNA TV’s Fiji Hindi programme LO KAR LO BAAT in Auckland)

Krishna Janamastami Celebration by Hindu Society of Qld. Inc. By Management

THE new 2019/2020 Management Committee’s ¿ UVW WDVN ZDV WKH celebration of Lord Krishna Janamastami from 16 to 25 August 2019. The new Look Committee and the new look compound and hall impressed everyone attending and that presentation itself showed the change of Management. The Pravachaan was shared between three Punditjis’, namely, Pt. Sanat Pandey, Pt. Suresh Shandil and Pt. Brijesh Shandil. The attendance varied throughout the nine days of the celebration. This year, it was a rare

event of 9 days. On Monday, 19 September, the Fiji Seniors donated Food and attended the Celebration. It was very privileged to have them at our celebration. Youths in the Committee, have re-introduced the stainless-steel dinner plates and prasad bowls. This stainless plates and bowls were donated in 1992 by someone in memory of Mami Ben Raniga. This thus saves: Cost of plastic/paper plates; Extra waste generated into the bins for 9 days; and Saving the Planet. The Management

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Committee is thankfully to: 1. All Punditjis’ reciting the Katha on the birth of Lord Krishna; 2. Food Donors for the 9 days; 3. Yujman for the 9 days; 4. All Mandalis’ and groups for reciting kirtans and Aarati songs; 5. All groceries and fruit donors; 6. Everyone helping in cooking and serving the Prasad & food; and 7. Finally, to all the members who attended the 9 days of the celebration. The next programs to be held by the Society are: 1. Navratri (Durga

Navami) From 29 Sept. to 7th October 2019; 2. Dassehra : 8 October 2019; and 3. Deepawali (Festival of Lights) 19 October2019 from 5:30pm at Aspley State High School, 651 Zillmere Road, Aspley Qld 4034.

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Tamil Association of Queensland (Inc.) TAQ Presents Tamil Story Writing Contest 2019(adults & kids) Date: Sunday - 15th of September 2019 @: 20, Arnwood place, Annerley, Qld Time: 10am - 1pm Adults Story theme: “Childhood Nostalgic memories /

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IRFXV RQ Ä‹ ML Nausori Highlands deaths: Father of youngest victims blames witchcraft for death of family THE father of the two children found dead in Fiji blames the family's belief in witchcraft for their deaths. Salvin Singh told the Fiji Sun his in-laws were "too much into witchcraft" and that he used to transport witchdoctors to and from their home. "I knew that my father-in-law was practising witchcraft and in extreme conditions, he would call witchdoctors home or take my mother-in-law to them as she always used to complain of stomach pains and claim that someone has done something to her." Singh's daughters Sana, 11, and Sumara, 8, whom he shared with Usha Devi, 34, were DPRQJ WKH Âż YH IRXQG GHDG LQ WKH 1DXVRUL Highlands in Nadi on Monday. The other YLFWLPV ZHUH LGHQWLÂż HG DV 'HYL V KXVEDQG Nirmal Kumar and their 34-year-old daughter Nileshni Kajal. The post-mortem examination results showed they died as a result of ingesting a toxic substance. Singh, a professional counsellor and child SURWHFWLRQ RIÂż FHU WROG WKH )LMLDQ QHZV RXWOHW it was witchcraft that resulted in the deaths of his daughters, and he recalled being present during such rituals when the girls were younger. "When my daughters were small, I used to bathe them and whenever I saw the thread

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favourite part of the constitution is Chapter 2, Section 31- The Right to Education. Bainimarama says in the eyes and aspirations of the young people, he sees the future of Fiji. He adds that he is not the only one who has been amazed by the submissions they have received so far for the #ourconstitution challenge.

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He succeeds the late Lavinia Padarath. Sharma also holds the post of acting national Treasurer, while substantive appointments will be made

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at FLP’s Annual Delegates Conference in November. Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says Sharma brings a wealth of political experience to the post.

FAMILIES residing in a farming settlement were still in a state of shock after the body of a female was found at Nabitu, near the Sigatoka River on Friday. And Police said they were were looking for her 24-yearold partner. 7KH ERG\ KDV EHHQ LGHQWLÂż HG to be that of 19-year-old, Maraia Tauyavu. She was found motionless near the Sigatoka river by residents on Friday afternoon. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said the victim was last seen and heard arguing with her partner at their home in Nabitu Settlement early Friday morning before she ran off. There were injuries on her body when she was found.

The Fiji Sun team visited the home of the victim’s partner yesterday. Her partner’s mother, Raijieli Musu, 46, said her VRQ KDG Âż UVW EURXJKW WKH young woman home in February. “She was here with him for a while then she went to attend a family funeral in Suva. They were in touch through the mobile phone,â€? she said. Ms Musu described Maraia as a “good girlâ€?. “We were in Suva and she

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LQGLDQ QHZV Team Modi looks to foil Pakistan designs on Kashmir at UNHRC By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, Singapore

WITH a crucial UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session beginning on Monday, New Delhi’s aim is to ensure that Pakistan does not secure any outcome on Kashmir. Pakistani foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi personally leads the charge against India in Geneva from September 9 to 12. The session lasts from September 9 to 27. If Pakistan wants to move a resolution, it needs to do so before September 19, which explains the intensity of its efforts as well as that of New Delhi’s preemptive measures. According to diplomats and VHFXULW\ RI¿ FLDOV EDVHG KHUH Geneva and New Delhi, while foreign minister S Jaishankar has personally contacted or visited each and every member of the 47-member UNHRC, national security adviser Ajit Doval has managed the internal situation in Kashmir. The government will stress the fact that not a single life has been lost in Jammu and Kashmir at the hands of Indian security forces.

The vital political aspect of Kashmir is being handled by home minister Amit Shah. The Indian counter at UNHRC, Geneva, will be led by secretary (east) Vijay Thakur Singh along with high commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria apart IURP RWKHU RI¿ FLDOV According to diplomats, 3DNLVWDQ ZLOO ¿ UVW DVVHVV the situation before it either calls for an urgent debate or resolution at the UNHRC. If Pakistan moves for an urgent debate by writing a letter to the UNHRC president, then the matter will be put to a simple majority vote with absentees or abstentions not being counted. The other option for Pakistan is to move a resolution citing alleged human rights violations in Kashmir, but this will also be put to vote. However, the matter is tedious as China DQG WKH 8. LQ WKH ¿ UVW round) took Pakistan’s side on August 16 at the UNSC. The eventual result, though was a knockout totally in favour of India with the US, France and Russia against the outcome. Since the August 5-6 resolutions and laws that scrapped Jammu and

Kashmir’s special status, Jaishankar has been on the move, travelling to China, Indonesia, the Maldives, Belgium, Poland, Russia and Hungary explaining the Indian position on Jammu and Kashmir. He has engaged Indian Ocean rim countries and others including South Africa, Fiji, Australia and the Philippines over the phone to defeat Pakistani designs. He is currently in Singapore working away the phones as he has been tasked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convince UNHRC members that Kashmir is an internal matter of India. On Friday, speaking at the HT-MintAsia summit in Singapore, Jaishankar said most countries accepted that the Indian move to nullify Article 370 was an internal issue. “They think it’s an Indian issue. They are aware, in part from the reactions, that Pakistan is saying some pretty strong things about it. The general sentiment is that if there are issues at all, India and Pakistan should sit down and sort it out,� the minister said. Doval bears the onerous task of handling the internal security situation in Kashmir

and ensure that innocents are not used as cannon fodder by Rawalpindi general headquarters (GHQ) to project alleged human rights violations in Kashmir. Interacting with reporters in Delhi, Doval made it clear that more than 230 jihadists were waiting across the Line RI &RQWURO /R& WR LQ¿ OWUDWH India and spread mayhem in the Valley at the behest of their Pakistani handlers. 5HHOLQJ RXW WKH ¿ JXUHV Doval, who handled the J&K internal security on the ground till August 15, said that contrary to some reports, medical services in the region haven’t been hit: at least 400,000 people have been treated, 35,000 admitted and 11,000 operated upon for a variety of ailments since August 5, he explained. He said all landline connectivity has been restored in Jammu and Kashmir with some amount of mobile connectivity in Jammu, Ladakh and two districts ( Kupwara and Handwara) in Kashmir. Internet kiosks have been opened in all 10 districts of Kashmir with D PLQLPXP ¿ YH WHUPLQDOV apart from 12 counters with internet access also available at the tourist reception centre

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have been highlighted — the status of the apple trade and the availability of cash. Schools too are open, he told reporters. However, Doval added that Indian agencies have intercepted messages that point to efforts to disrupt the movement of the trucks carrying apples. This is the peak apple season and the trade in Kashmir is worth around Rs 15,000 crore a year.

Jammu and Kashmir move biggest feat in 100 days, says Prakash Javadekar @ 18-ࣅ !0 Ramachandran , New Delhi UNION minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday called abrogation of Constitution’s Articles 370 and 35 A, bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into two Union territories, and the international community’s support that followed the Narendra Modi government’s biggest achievements in its ¿ UVW GD\V LQ RI¿ FH He said the move on August 5 to scrap the constitutional provisions that gave Jammu and Kashmir a measure of autonomy and prevented nonresidents from buying property and getting government jobs in the state have ended the isolation its people faced. Javadekar said barring one minor incident of a terror attack over the past week, there have been no casualties such as deaths because of police

Âż ULQJ RU WHDUJDV VKHOOLQJ LQ WKH last 35 days even as a partial communication lockdown continued in the Kashmir Valley. “Since the 1990s, when terrorism began in the Valley, WKLV LV WKH Âż UVW VXFK LQVWDQFH IRU 35 days [when no casualties were reported]. In all the three regions [Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh], only in [areas under the jurisdiction of] 1415 police stations, section 144 [which prohibits an assembly RI Âż YH RU PRUH SHRSOH@ KDV been imposed. Otherwise, there is no restriction,â€? he said. Javadekar called the international community’s support for India over Jammu and Kashmir as the government’s biggest success and added Pakistan’s attempts to raise the issue at international platforms such as the UN Security Council (UNSC) also failed. “Pakistan went knocking on many doors.

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the Indian economy are so strong‌ they have not been disturbed. Actually, we have received record FDI [foreign direct investment] more than China last year,â€? Javadekar said. Amid reports of layoffs and a growth rate hovering around 5%, the minister said India’s domestic economy is on a strong footing. He added many new industries have come up because of the new good governance model and rules which have been changed for foreign investments. “The current economic condition‌There is no situation to be panicky about. Our economy is strong,â€? he said. Javadekar said the government has taken several landmark decisions in a record time since it returned to power in May and added they have taken India to the next level . He said re-organisation

of Jammu and Kashmir, legislations like the one that criminalised the practice of instant divorce among a section of Muslims, could be brought swiftly because the preparations for them began before the April-May national elections. Javadekar called the Jal Shakti programme, which aims to put in place measures for rainwater harvesting, water conservation and replenishing water bodies, a landmark decision aimed at empowering women. “Lakhs of women still travel for kilometers to get water. Taking water to every home will empower women and increase their productivity. This is a revolutionary step to be achieved in the next 5 years,â€? Javadekar said. The Union minister further added the government is also ZRUNLQJ WR IXOÂż O LWV SURPLVHV of modernisation of the armed forces.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in as second Telangana Governor By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu

TAMIL Nadu BJP president Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan was sworn in as the second Governor of Telangana on Sunday morning. Chief Justice of Telangana high court Raghavendra Singh Chouhan DGPLQLVWHUHG RDWK RI RI¿ FH and secrecy to Tamilisai at a brief ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. After taking oath, Tamilisai touched her parent’s feet to take their blessings.

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parade where in different communities participated in their traditional attire with banner showcasing the Unity in Diversity. Furthermore, invited guests were treated to a VIP reception and they MRLQHG WKH SDUDGH WR ¿ QLVK in front of the amphitheatre stage. This event brought smiles on over 18,000 faces who were part of this celebration. It included the lamp lighting by Aunty Delmae Barton Australia’s Dreamtime Opera Diva, Councillor Angela Owens- Councillor for Calamvale ward and *23,2 3UHVLGHQW 9LQLWD Khushal for an auspiscious start to the programme. 7KH À DJ ZDV KRLVWHG by Brisbane City’s Lord Mayor Mr. Adrian Schinner dressed up in Indian attire accompanied with Minister Stirling Hinchliffe and Hon. Archana Sing. Heart-felt condolence was payed to the eminent leader Smt. Sushma Swaraj by observing a minute of silence. This event has been each year for past nine years witnessing the public participation in an upward scale. It is a free public event in a true festival atmosphere with various stage performances, IRRG VWDOOV ¿ UHZRUNV 7KH food stall owners are so overwhelmed by the success of event that they have already committed for next year celebration. The stage performances included the showcasing the different costumes and

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$//$0$ 0DVKULTL 6DJH RI WKH (DVW and Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji) were two prominent leaders of the Indian subFRQWLQHQW QRZ FRPSULVHG RI ,QGLD 3DNLVWDQ and Bangladesh). Both were His Majesty’s intransigent opponents and fought against the British Raj in their own ways. However, credit for India’s freedom is being given to %RVH DQG D IHZ RWKHUV ZKHUHDV 0DVKULTLÂśV paramount role in the freedom movement has been either misrepresented or completely ZLSHG RXW LQ ,QGLD DQG 3DNLVWDQ $V D JUDQGVRQ DQG ELRJUDSKHU RI 0DVKULTL , IHHO compelled to provide the true facts, which KDYH EHHQ NHSW KLGGHQ IURP SXEOLF YLHZ 0DVKULTL DQG %RVH ZHUH ERWK ERUQ LQ %ULWLVK ,QGLD 0DVKULTL LQ $PULWVDU 3XQMDE DQG %RVH LQ &XWWDFN %HQJDO 7KH WZR PHQ had some similarities. Both wanted India’s IUHHGRP IURP %ULWLVK UXOH IRU WKH VDNH RI saving the nation from political, economic, and cultural slavery. Both men believed that 0 . *DQGKLÂśV PHWKRGV ZHUH LQHIIHFWLYH DQG could not bring freedom; and both adopted militarism in order to overthrow British rule. *DQGKL RSSRVHG WKHLU LGHDV DQG VXSSRUWHG their arrest. As they were considered a grave threat to British rule, the two men were jailed at different times. During their political FDUHHUV 0DVKULTL DQG %RVH IRXQGHG SDUDOOHO SURYLVLRQDO *RYHUQPHQWV 0DVKULTL LQ ,QGLD and Bose outside the country. They were warned and harassed to stop their activities, but they brushed aside any pressure and moved forward with their goal of obtaining freedom for India. 0DVKULTL DQG %RVH KHDGHG SURPLQHQW political movements dedicated to obtaining freedom for the Indian sub-continent. 0DVKULTL IRXQGHG KLV SULYDWH DUP\ NQRZQ DV WKH .KDNVDU 7HKULN .KDNVDU 0RYHPHQW LQ 7KH 7HKULN ZHOFRPHG SHRSOH IURP DOO IDLWKV 7KURXJK WKH 7HKULN 0DVKULTL WDXJKW 0XVOLPV +LQGXV 6LNKV DQG RWKHUV KRZ XQLW\ DQG GLVFLSOLQH LQ WKHLU UDQNV FRXOG KHOS them overturn foreign rule. Within a short SHULRG RI WLPH 0DVKULTLÂśV DUP\ RI .KDNVDUV VSUHDG WKURXJKRXW ,QGLD DQG WKH 7HKULN DOVR established branches in different parts of the ZRUOG 0DVKULTL DQG WKH .KDNVDUV IRXJKW relentlessly for freedom of the Indian subFRQWLQHQW DQG D ODUJH QXPEHU RI .KDNVDUVÂś ORVW WKHLU OLYHV LQFOXGLQJ 0DVKULTLÂśV EHORYHG son, Ehsanullah Khan Aslam). During the IUHHGRP VWUXJJOH 0DVKULTL DQG KLV VRQV $QZDU $NUDP DQG $VJKDU DQG WKRXVDQGV RI .KDNVDUV ZHUH LPSULVRQHG PDQ\ IRU life). The rulers did everything to try to FUXVK 0DVKULTL KLV IDPLO\ DQG WKH .KDNVDUV (including torturing and threatening them, spreading false allegations and propaganda ODEHOLQJ WKHP DV ³¿ IWK FROXPQLVWV ´ EDQQLQJ WKHLU DFWLYLWLHV HWF +RZHYHU 0DVKULTL KLV IDPLO\ DQG WKH .KDNVDUV UHPDLQHG UHOHQWOHVVO\ GHWHUPLQHG PRELOL]LQJ WKH SXEOLF YLD Âż HU\ speeches, pamphlets, demonstrations, road PDUFKHV DQG PRFN ZDUV 7KH\ FRQWLQXHG their rigorous efforts until British rule came to an end in 1947. Meanwhile, Bose became the head of the ,QGLDQ 1DWLRQDO $UP\ DOVR NQRZQ DV ,1$ or Azad Hind Fauj) on July 05, 1943 with the help of the Japanese (who were part of WKH $[LV SRZHUV /LNH WKH .KDNVDU 7HKULN the INA was also comprised of Indians from different faiths. The INA focused its efforts on liberating India and fought British forces from outside India. In 1945, Bose’s forces were defeated by the British

and the INA surrendered. Thereafter, the INA was disintegrated, and many of the INA’s soldiers were put on trial for treason, PXUGHU DQG WRUWXUH %RVH Ă€ HG VRRQ DIWHU KLV GHIHDW DQG VXEVHTXHQWO\ GLHG LQ D SODQH FUDVK (the circumstances surrounding his death KDYH EHHQ TXHVWLRQHG E\ VRPH FRQVSLUDF\ theorists, even though there is no solid proof that he survived). Bose and the INA’s role ended prior to LQGHSHQGHQFH \HW FHUWDLQ TXDUWHUV LQ ,QGLD claim that Bose brought freedom to the region, ZKLOH LJQRULQJ 0DVKULTLÂśV HIIRUWV 7R SURYH WKHLU SRLQW WKH\ SURYLGH YDULRXV TXHVWLRQDEOH arguments. For example, apparently the late Prime Minister Clement Attlee mentioned in WR WKHQ DFWLQJ *RYHUQRU RI :HVW %HQJDO -XVWLFH 3% &KDNUDERUWK\ WKDW WKH %ULWLVK had abandoned their rule in India because of Bose’s INA. This seems to be based purely on hearsay, as there is not a single authentic historic British document or public statement by the Prime Minister or any other British KLJK RIÂż FLDO WKDW LQGLFDWHV WKDW $WWOHH PDGH this statement. Also, why would the British declare the INA victorious when the INA had been defeated by the Britons (who were part of the Allied forces)? If anything, it seems more plausible that Attlee confused INA VROGLHUV ZLWK .KDNVDUV Âą DV WKH XQLIRUPHG .KDNVDUV ZHUH WKH RQHV Âż JKWLQJ LQVLGH RI India and after the INA’s surrender in 1945, PDQ\ ,1$ VROGLHUV H J 0DMRU *HQHUDO 6 ' Khan and Col Ihsan Qadir) had joined the .KDNVDU 7HKULN ,Q IDFW E\ 0DUFK RI the “INA strength‌was estimated to have declined to about 35,000â€? (source: cia.gov), ZKHUHDV WKH .KDNVDU VWUHQJWK LQ ZDV RYHU Âż YH PLOOLRQ .KDNVDU VROGLHUV $O ,VODK December 01, 1946). Some also claim that the mutiny of the Royal Indian Navy in 1946 was inspired by the INA. This claim may KDYH VRPH YDOLGLW\ EXW DJDLQ ODFNV HYLGHQFH DQG LV EDVHG RQ TXHVWLRQDEOH DVVXPSWLRQV ,Q WKH FDVH RI 0DVKULTL WKHUH DUH PDQ\ historic documents and events that show how he created grave fear in the British rulers’ minds and ultimately brought about an end to British rule. Throughout the 1930’s and ‘40’s, 0DVKULTL DQG WKH .KDNVDUV ZRUNHG WLUHOHVVO\ to mobilize the masses and undermine British rule. To cite just a few examples, XSRQ 0DVKULTLÂśV GLUHFWLYH .KDNVDU soldiers (who were in the Armed Forces of British India) brought about a mutiny in the armed forces. This was reported in Al-Islah on March 08, 1946. And in the time period OHDGLQJ XS WR LQGHSHQGHQFH 0DVKULTL DQG WKH

.KDNVDUV PRYHG DJJUHVVLYHO\ WR HQVXUH WKDW WKH %ULWLVK ZRXOG KDYH QR FKRLFH EXW WR TXLW India, as summarized below. 2Q 1RYHPEHU D .KDNVDU PLOLWDU\ camp was held in Peshawar in which military exercises were conducted and the plan for D FRXS ZDV Âż QDOL]HG 2Q WKH ODVW GD\ RI WKH FDPS 1RY 0DVKULTL GHOLYHUHG D Âż HU\ VSHHFK WR D FURZG RI LQFOXGLQJ XQLIRUPHG .KDNVDUV FRPSULVHG RI 0XVOLPV +LQGXV 6LNKV &KULVWLDQV DQG RWKHU IDLWKV 'XULQJ WKH VSHHFK 0DVKULTL DJDLQ VSRNH DERXW %ULWLVK H[SORLWDWLRQ $O Islah November 15, 1946) and inspired the masses to revolt and overturn British rule. 2Q 'HFHPEHU MXVW D IHZ ZHHNV DIWHU KLV VSHHFK DW WKH VDLG .KDNVDU FDPS 0DVKULTL PDGH WKH IROORZLQJ DQQRXQFHPHQW in a pamphlet: Âł,GDUD L $OL\D >.KDNVDU +HDGTXDUWHUV@ VKDOO soon issue an order that in the entire India, IRXU PLOOLRQ >VRXUFHV TXRWH D UDQJH IURP PLOOLRQ PHPEHUV@ .KDNVDUV VLGH E\ VLGH with hundreds of thousands rather millions of supporters shall march simultaneously‌ This moment shall dawn upon us very soon and that is why it is being ordered that a grand preparation for this historical day should commence immediately‌so that British can clearly witness the day of India’s freedom‌â€? The above message was widely distributed YLD Ă€ \HUV ZDOO ZULWLQJV ELOOERDUGV FLQHPD VOLGHV DQG LQ .KDNVDU VSHHFKHV LQ ,QGLD Furthermore, Al-Islah newspaper dated December 06, 1946 announced a street march of 10 million people (with spades); the announcement invited the masses from DOO IDLWKV DQG EDFNJURXQGV FLYLO DQG PLOLWDU\ and also declared the issuance of 10 million advertisements in order to bring an end to British rule in the Indian sub-continent. Such open and county-wide invitation of revolt was a clear signal to the British rulers WKDW 0DVKULTL ZDV JRLQJ WR RYHUWXUQ %ULWLVK rule. Thus, British Prime Minister Attlee soon announced that power shall be transferred “by a date not later than June, 1948.â€? Following WKLV DQQRXQFHPHQW 0DVKULTL DJDLQ WRRN D number of steps to ensure that this was not a ploy by the British. For example, the British could have used their favored leaders (with ZKRP WKH\ ZRXOG KROG WDONV WR LQVWLJDWH country-wide riots between Muslims and Hindus in an attempt to legitimize that the country was not ready for independence. 0DVKULTL ZRXOG QRW DOORZ WKLV W\SH RI JDPELW WR EH SOD\HG DQG SXW WKH ODVW QDLO LQ WKH FRIÂż Q

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for British rule when in March of 1947, he RUGHUHG .KDNVDU VROGLHUV WR DVVHPEOH in Delhi on June 30, 1947 to overthrow British rule (the British feared the gathering of such a ODUJH QXPEHU RI .KDNVDUV 2Q 0D\ 0DVKULTL DJDLQ DGGUHVVHG over 50,000 people in Patna and called for a Muslim-Hindu revolution: â€œâ€ŚThe last remedy under the present circumstances is that one and all rise against WKLV FRQVSLUDF\ >SDUWLWLRQ@ DV RQH PDQ /HW there be a common Hindu-Muslim Revolution in which not hundreds but millions will lose their lives by the bullets of Birla and the British. Millions will die, no doubt, in this way but hundreds of millions will be saved IRUHYHU ,I PDQ KDV GHFLGHG WR NLOO PDQ IRU sheer lust of power and with nothing to show to the world except tyranny and loot, it is time WKDW ZH VKRXOG VDFULÂż FH PHQ LQ PLOOLRQV QRZ in order to uphold Truth, Honour and Justice.â€? Faced with the prospect of a revolution, the rulers saw the writing on the wall and Lord Mountbatten hurriedly announced the Mountbatten Plan to transfer power. The plan was accepted by Muslim and Hindu OHDGHUV LQFOXGLQJ 0 . *DQGKL ZHHNV EHIRUH WKH DVVHPEO\ RI WKH .KDNVDUV (despite the acceptance of the plan and a strict ORFNGRZQ RQ SXEOLF DVVHPEOLHV YLD 6HFWLRQ .KDNVDUV VWLOO DVVHPEOHG in Delhi according to The Tribune Lahore, -XO\ DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH .KDNVDU circle, the gathering was much larger than the 80,000 reported in the newspaper). $ SRZHUIXO UXOHU GRHV QRW TXLW RU WUDQVIHU power without a strong threat to their rule; 0DVKULTL DQG WKH .KDNVDUV ZHUH WKH WKUHDW WKDW XOWLPDWHO\ FRPSHOOHG WKH %ULWLVK WR UHOLQTXLVK their rule in the Indian sub-continent. In closing, while Bose certainly played some role in the freedom movement, his role was OLPLWHG WR Âż JKWLQJ IURP RXWVLGH ,QGLD DQG ended before independence was achieved. 0HDQZKLOH 0DVKULTL DQG WKH .KDNVDUV ZHUH Âż JKWLQJ IURP ZLWKLQ ,QGLD DQG FRQWLQXHG WR remain a powerful force that helped ensure the end of British rule in 1947. It is ironic then WKDW 0DVKULTLÂśV FUXFLDO Âż JKW DQG VDFULÂż FHV for independence have been ignored. In the FRQWH[W RI WKLV DUWLFOH , KDYH RQO\ MXVW EULHĂ€ \ VXPPDUL]HG 0DVKULTLÂśV UROH , FRYHU WKH subject in much more detail in my published ZRUNV , XUJH WKH *RYHUQPHQW RI ,QGLD WR SURYLGH 0DVKULTL RIÂż FLDO UHFRJQLWLRQ DV WKH\ KDYH GRQH ZLWK %RVH DQG UHOHDVH 0DVKULTL DQG WKH .KDNVDU 7HKULNÂśV FRQÂż VFDWHG documents (pre- and post-partition). It is imperative that the public is not only aware RI 0DVKULTLÂśV VDFULÂż FHV LQ EULQJLQJ IUHHGRP to the Indian sub-continent, but also how 0DVKULTL IRXJKW WR NHHS ,QGLD XQLWHG %\ QRW GHFODVVLI\LQJ 0DVKULTL DQG WKH .KDNVDU 7HKULNÂśV GRFXPHQWV ,QGLD DQG 3DNLVWDQ DUH depriving the people of the truth about how the freedom of the Indian sub-continent came about. About the Author: Historian and scholar Nasim Yousaf’s extensive knowledge of the freedom movement comes from exhaustive secondary research and direct accounts from Mashriqi’s sons, daughters and the Khaksars, all of whom were part of the freedom movement. His works have been published in renowned peer-reviewed publications and he has presented papers at prestigious academic conferences in the US. His books can be found in major research libraries in many countries. Copyright Š 2019 Nasim Yousaf

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“With the Queensland economy also forecast to strengthen, residential price growth is forecast to steadily accelerate through to 2021/22,â€? the report said. But Mr White said there ZDV D ULVN WKH GDWD PLJKW be overstating projected growth in Brisbane. “At the same time, while forecasts for the Brisbane KRXVH PDUNHW SRLQW WR solid growth, and the IXQGDPHQWDOV GR ORRN YHU\ VWURQJ WKHUH LV D ULVN WKDW consumer caution and oversupply of units could temper these projections,â€? he said. The report said “the lower Australian dollar is boosting the local tourism and education sectorsâ€? in Brisbane, with a number of large building and infrastructure projects, such as Queens Wharf and Cross River Rail, underway. “Brisbane continues to PDLQWDLQ D VLJQLÂż FDQW affordability advantage over other east coast capital cities, and as employment prospects improve, demand from home buyers who are priced out of these cities is expected to increase,â€? the report said. MORE: Where to buy: First home buyer hot spots AMP Capital head of investment strategy and chief economist Shane Oliver said Brisbane’s housing PDUNHW ZDV GXH IRU D ÂłFDWFK up after years of not going anywhereâ€?. “It’s fallen way behind Sydney and Melbourne,â€? Mr Oliver said. “The reality is Brisbane KDV ODJJHG LW LV TXLWH FKHDS compared to Sydney and Melbourne and it’s just a EHWWHU YDOXH PDUNHW ´ Mr Oliver said he believed Queensland’s economy was slowly starting to turn a corner. Âł, GR WKLQN LW ZLOO VWDUW WR improve in the year ahead,â€? he said.

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Rental affordability hits 11 year high 5(17$/ affordability improved during the June TXDUWHU WR WKH ORZHVW proportion of income UHTXLUHG WR PHHW UHQW payments since June 2008, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia. REIA President Adrian .HOO\ VDLG WKH -XQH TXDUWHU 2019 edition of the REIA Housing Affordability Report found the proportion RI LQFRPH UHTXLUHG WR PHHW rent payments decreased to 23.8 per cent, a fall of 1.2 percentage points over the TXDUWHU DQG D GHFUHDVH RI percentage points compared WR WKH VDPH TXDUWHU Mr Kelly said housing affordability declined marginally across the country LQ WKH -XQH TXDUWHU “This is due to the rise in the average loan amounts after the lower levels of the March TXDUWHU Âą ZKLFK DSSHDUV WR EH an annual pattern,â€? Mr Kelly said. “With the exception of Western Australia, housing affordability declined in

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Newsletter 152-104 Purataasi// ĹšÄˆÄšĆŒÄ‚Ć‰Ä‚ÄšÄ‚ Month (mid-September 2019 to mid-October 2019) Festivals Dear Sri Selva Vinayaka devotees, Hindu Ahlaya Sangam Qld Inc (HASQ) cordially invites you to Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) for Purataasi / ĹšÄˆÄšĆŒÄ‚Ć‰Ä‚ÄšÄ‚ Month Festivals.

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Kashmiri Pandits Australia (KPA), rejects the petition .$6+0,5, Pandits Australia (KPA), XQHTXLYRFDOO\ UHMHFWV the petition submitted by 64 citizens (comprising 3DQGLWV 6LNKV DQG Dogras) condemning the abrogation of article 370. KPA is a member RUJDQLVDWLRQ RI *OREDO Kashmiri Pandits GLDVSRUD *.3' ZKLFK is a Kashmiri Pandit civil society movement of VHOĂ€ HVV YROXQWHHUV GUDZQ from all major Kashmiri Pandit organizations across the globe, along with several friends from -DPPX DQG /DGDNK *.3' LV DOVR RXWUDJHG DW attempts by some sections of the media to project this as the views of all the people of Jammu, .DVKPLU DQG /DGDNK Individual opinions of a group of people cannot be considered the voice of the people of the erstwhile state. *.3' FRQJUDWXODWHV Honourable Indian Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for this historic DQG ODQGPDUN GHFLVLRQ $V PDMRU VWDNHKROGHUV in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of

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Sports News Mirabai Chanu to lead seven-member Indian team in Weightlifting World Championship @

1(: '(/+, Former champion Mirabai Chanu will lead a seven-member Indian team in the upcoming Weightlifting World Championship to be held in Pattaya, Thailand from from September 18 to 27. The World Championship is a goldOHYHO TXDOLI\LQJ HYHQW IRU WKH 7RN\R Olympics. 7KH VTXDG ZKLFK LV DOUHDG\ WUDLQLQJ LQ Thailand, has four women and three men lifters. 7KH TXDUWHW RI 0LUDEDL NJ Commonwealth Championship gold PHGDOOLVW -KLOOL 'DODEHKHUD NJ 6QHKD 6RUHQ NJ DQG 5DNKL +DOGHU NJ ZLOO represent India in the women's events. Among men, Youth Olympic gold medallist -HUHP\ /DOULQQXQJD NJ ZLOO PDNH KLV World Championship debut. Besides, Commonwealth Championship JROG PHGDOOLVW $MD\ 6LQJK NJ DQG national champion Achinta Sheuli (73) will also ply their trade. "This our core Olympic group. They have WR SDUWLFLSDWH LQ VL[ TXDOLI\LQJ HYHQWV IRU 7RN\R 6R WKH\ ZLOO EH WKH RQHV FRPSHWLQJ

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What's On! 14th September 2019. SPRING FAIR. Calamvale special School 10:00Am – 04:00 pm. Cnr Beaudesert & Nottingham Road. Calamvale

Community Group From 2:00pm-6:00pm For more details visit their facebook page.

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Zillmere Festival – One Place Many Cultures 10:00am-3:00pm A FREE one-day event at O’CALLAGHAN PARK

B in B Presented by Rotary Club of Brisbane International Greek Orthodox Hall – 269 Creek Road, Mt Gravatt Annual RCBI Fundraiser Event. From 6:30pm

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13th October 2019

Ganesh Utsav 2019 by Brisbane Maharastra Mitral Mandal Coorparoo Secondary College Stanley St E & Cavendish Road, Coorparoo QLD 4151

Gayatri Maha Yajna by Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of QLD Inc Time 10am-12:30pm Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre 198 Learoyd Road, Willawong, QLD 4110

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20th - 29th September Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2019 At Toowoomba The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade is one of Toowoomba's favourite events of the year

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19th October 2019 The Multicultural Association of Coobulture & surrounds INC. Presents Diwali Festival of Lights. Venue: Pine Rivers Park From 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM

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Community Announcement... HINDI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - Come and worship with us at Merthyr Uniting Church 52 Merthyr Church, New Farm. From: 2.30pm. Last Sunday of every month. Contact: Krishna 0451 270 314 Irene 0414 962 132 Sri Kamakshi Ekambareswara Dhaam QLD - 5XGUD $EKLVKHNDP DQG $DUDWKL First Saturday of every month at 5pm, at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn, QLD 4113. Event schedule LQFOXGHV *DQHVK DQG 8PD 0DKHVKZDUD 6KRGDVRSDFKDUD SRRMD 5XGUD $EKLVKHNDP Shiva Ashotaram, Bhajans, Om Shiva 2PNDUD $DUDWL DQG 0DKDSUDVDG ZLOO EH served at 7.45pm. Every month in this event we need 3 families to perform Pooja and Rudra $EKLVKHNDP RQ VWDJH 3OHDVH FRQWDFW XV LI any family is interested to perform. Hindu Society Weekly Program: 1. Tuesdays: Ramayan & Kirtans; 2. Friday: Ramayan & Kirtans. Remaining Programs for 2019: 1. Krishna Janam Astami: 16 - 24 August 2019; 2. Duraga Naumi 1DYUDDWL 6HSWHPEHU 2FWREHU *DQHVK Chaturthi: 2 September 2019; 4 Karwa Chaoth: 17 October 2019; 5. Diwali Celebration: 19 October 2019 (Actual Diwali: 27 October 2019). 2XU 6UL .DPDNVKL (NDPEDUHVZDUD 'KDP VHFWLRQ ³)RU PRUH GHWDLOV FRQWDFW *HHWKD RU 5DM 0405 287 287 (PDLO VNH VKLYDOD\DP TOG#JPDLO FRP ´

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