(CHAKRA) In 1993 Christopher Hitchens exposed the myth of Mother Teresa as a caring old woman helping India ’s poor with Christian charity. Yet the myth persists that her disease infested incarceration centres are in the forefront of Christianity’s civilising mission in Hindu-majority India . Switch onto any American fundamentalist Christian programme such as the […]
Picture of the Week: Shirdi Sai Baba
Sai Baba is revered by several notable Hindu religious leaders. Some of his disciples became famous as spiritual figures and saints, such as Mhalsapati, a priest of Kandoba temple in Shridi, Upasni Maharaj, Saint Bidkar Maharaj, Saint Gangagir, Saint Jankidas Maharaj, and Sati Godavari Mataji. The Shirdi Sai Baba movement began in the 19th century, […]
Picture of the Week: Sathya Sai Baba
(CHAKRA) The inspiration of Sathya Sai Baba’s example and message of unselfish love and service has resulted in the establishment of over 1,200 Sathya Sai Baba Centers in 126 countries throughout the world. The members of Sathya Sai Centers are united by a common bond –love of God– and a common goal –spiritual growth. Center […]
Sathya Sai Baba and Mother Teresa: Saint or Sinner?
By Ranbir Singh On the death of Sathya Sai Baba, Hindu holy man and spiritual guide for millions for worldwide, the coverage was almost wholly negative. Little was mentioned of his philanthropic activities such as providing fresh clean drinking water for thousands of poverty stricken villages in India , nor the state of the art […]