Dharma Nation Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Dharmodaya Maha-Vrata: The Great Vow for the Rebirth of Dharma and Global Peace January 5th – February 4th, 2009 Dharma is the radiant manifestation of God's grace as that grace becomes operative as the Natural Law of the material cosmos. When humanity lives in cooperation with Dharma, we then experience the consequent harmony, sense of purpose, prosperity, contentment, peace, health, and joy that is Dharma's gift to us. When, on the other hand, society thoughtlessly abandons the spiritual principles of Dharma, we then experience the chaos, disorder, meaninglessness, and decay that have become the hallmark of our global materialistic civilization today. In the great Hindu scripture known as the Mahabharata, it is said: "dharmo rakshati rakshitaha", "Those who defend Dharma are likewise protected by Dharma." The very foundations of Dharma in our society are currently under attack, creating in effect an emergency situation of cosmic spiritual significance. It is up to us now to defend Dharma, and to reinstitute Dharmic Civilization for the benefit of all sentient beings. In ancient days, whenever the healthy social balance and harmony bestowed by Dharma was imperiled by the forces of decadence (adharma), great sages, yogis, rishis and saints would make the ultimate personal sacrifice and take upon themselves great vows (Maha-vratas) of penance (tapasya) in order to revive Dharma, and to bring the world back to its natural and healthy state of balance. The time has now come for just such a sacrifice. Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales, Ph.D.) has taken it upon himself to conduct a Maha-vrata for the global rebirth of Dharma. Sri Acharyaji (the Founder/Acharya of the International Sanatana Dharma Society) will be conducting a thirty-day fast January 5th – February 4th, 2009. Living on only water and juice, Sri Acharyaji will also be conducting daily pujas (worship ceremonies), prayer, and intense meditation for the rebirth of Dharma. Sri Acharyaji's Maha-vrata has the public and moral support of many of the nation's most important Hindu leaders, gurus, swamis and scholars, many of whom will be issuing official written statements of support during the period of the fast starting January 5th. How You Can Participate Sri Acharyaji will be meditating publicly at the Hindu Temple of Nebraska from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM every evening during this period of January 5th – February 4th. You are welcome to visit Omaha for a day, a weekend, or however long you wish, to be in the presence of Acharyaji during his Maha-vrata to meditate and pray with him. If you cannot be personally present with Sri Acharyaji during this momentous time, then you can join him in spirit by taking a smaller vow to meditate, fast and pray for the rebirth of Dharma in your own home for a short duration during this period. Beginning January 5th, there will be daily updates on Sri Acharyaji's progress in this great endeavor – with photos, videos and reports updated each and every day – on Dharma Central: http://www.dharmacentral.com Visit Dharma Central daily for these constant updates, and to show your support. Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti In All Directions, Upon All Sentient Beings, Always May Peace Prevail. International Sanatana Dharma Society http://www.youtube.com/DharmaNation http://www.dharmacentral.com Please forward this important announcement to all Sanatana Dharma related discussion groups, forums, blogs, and web sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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