Friday, June 30, 2006
Meera Jasmine converted to Hinduism?
This is an article in Haindava Keralam. I commented on it, as marked in red, below.]
Meera Jasmine Converted to Hinduism?6/30/2006 10:48:43 AM HK
Talliparamba,Kannur.
South Indian Cine Actress Meera Jasmine have been showing belief in Hinduism since last few years. Born in a typical Kerala Christain family, she says Ammas (Amritananda Mayi) blessings is behind her sucessful career.
But her attempts to challenge the rules and regulations of Temples won’t be welcomed by Hindus in the state. Yesterday night Meera Jasmine was caught red handed when she was trying to do pooja in Raja Rajeswara Temple in Taliparamba by the temple security and officials.The temples in Kerala, especially those in Malabar strictly prohibit Non Hindus from entering the temple. When caught Govindan kutty Film Producer who was accompanying Meera told that she had converted to Hinduism and fled the place.
Meera Jasmine was warned few months back also not to enter this same temple as it was against the temple regulations. Once got polluted by the presence of Non Hindus the temples have to conduct elaborate purification procedures which extends to months.
By knowing the rules and Regulations of this holy temple it is highly condemnable from the part of a talented actress to challenge the beliefs of Hindus. If she is really obsessed with Hinduism, contact the concerned people to convert to Hinduism and then you will be welcomed in any of the temples, and you may not have to do poojas like a thief in the darkness
Talliparamba,Kannur.
South Indian Cine Actress Meera Jasmine have been showing belief in Hinduism since last few years. Born in a typical Kerala Christain family, she says Ammas (Amritananda Mayi) blessings is behind her sucessful career.
But her attempts to challenge the rules and regulations of Temples won’t be welcomed by Hindus in the state. Yesterday night Meera Jasmine was caught red handed when she was trying to do pooja in Raja Rajeswara Temple in Taliparamba by the temple security and officials.The temples in Kerala, especially those in Malabar strictly prohibit Non Hindus from entering the temple. When caught Govindan kutty Film Producer who was accompanying Meera told that she had converted to Hinduism and fled the place.
Meera Jasmine was warned few months back also not to enter this same temple as it was against the temple regulations. Once got polluted by the presence of Non Hindus the temples have to conduct elaborate purification procedures which extends to months.
By knowing the rules and Regulations of this holy temple it is highly condemnable from the part of a talented actress to challenge the beliefs of Hindus. If she is really obsessed with Hinduism, contact the concerned people to convert to Hinduism and then you will be welcomed in any of the temples, and you may not have to do poojas like a thief in the darkness
I think we Hindus have to be intelligent on situations like this one. If a Christian or Muslim wants to do Hindu poojas, isn't she or he that much 'Hinduised'? How else does anyone convert to Hinduism if not by performance of a pooja or ritual?
In fact, I think it is time that we Hindus adopted a dynamic stand - taking all to be Hindus unless proven otherwise! That is to say, except for those who believe that Islam is the only true religion or Jesus is the only saviour - all of mankind are Hindus!
Mathrubhumi RSS article
30.06.06 [This is the comment I posted in Haindava Kerala site on the subject of the article about RSS written in Mathrubhumi daily, which was wholly a negative piece. ] I have been out of touch with RSS activities for some time now, having lately become something of a recluse. However, I felt that the writer of the article was getting things out of proportion when, for instance, he stated that Parameswarji got Sangha into the debt trap of Rs.50 lakhs by building a Kendra for Bharateeya Vichar Kendram. Firstly, a balance of Rs.50 lakhs towards the building of a permanent centre for such a vital organisation is no big deal. It is well within Sangha's means to take care of it in its stride. Secondly, to hint irresponsibility in Parameswarji, Kerala's most loved, respected and brilliant swayamsevak, is something only someone who is virulently anti RSS can come up with. Then, the writer accuses Sethuettan of practising partiality. This is a very subjective charge. Anyone who knows Sethuettan knows that he is incapable of doing anything except in the interest of Sangha and he knows that this groupism game is more suited to political parties and is not in Sangha tradition. The writer also said that Kashiatten of VHP does not tow the Sangha line I worked with Kashiatten for some time and I know for a fact that Kashiaten is as much a 'bhakta' of Sangha as a swayamsevak can be. Of course Kashiatten has his own personality and does things in his own style. But when did Sangha ever curb individuality? How can there be creativity if one is not individualistic? Only, the Sangha culture does not cause individualistic behaviour to become selfish behaviour. Sangha does not churn out automatons, but creates wholly rounded dynamic patriots. The article in Mathrubhumi is, in short, is written by a prejudiced chap based on hearsay and baseless gossip. Sangha will go intact from generation to generation, till Bharat Mata once again shines in all glory as the beacon light for the evolution of mankind to her higher destiny. |
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