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  Sri Lankan housemaid tells of systematic abuse in Saudi Arabia
Padma, 39, went to Saudi Arabia in May 2003 hoping to be able to help her son and daughter financially.
Padma was one of a group of 123 housemaids who landed in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
Padma was very angry about the failure of the government to protect its citizens even when their lives are in danger.
wsws.org /articles/2006/feb2006/sril-f22.shtml   (1375 words)

  
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The feet of Sri Guru are compared to a lotus, but this lotus grows in the transcendental water of bhakti-rasa, the mellow of bhakti.
Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu is published every ekadasi in PDF format, and is designed for those who want to go deep into the pastimes, philosophy, literature and history of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu is being produced in pursuance of the instructions of Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami, whose articles are also a common feature.
www.chakra.org /living/inspirDec27_02.html   (1773 words)

  
 VNN World - Sri Sri Prabhupada-Padma Stavakah
He has revealed the vast, magnificent beauty of Sri Gaura Dhama; he has broadcast the tidings of the supreme magnanimity of Sri Gauranga throughout the whole universe; and in the hearts of the fit recipients of his grace, he has firmly established the lotus feet of Sri Gaura.
As the associate of Sri Gaura, he relieves Mother Earth of the burden of offenses committed upon her.
He is the dearmost intimate follower of the Divine Daughter of Sri Vrsabhanu, and I know myself as the most fortunate by taking the dust of his holy feet upon my head.
www.vnn.org /world/WD9902/WD06-2968.html   (776 words)

  
 tripura3
1626 - 1660 Maharaj Sri Sri Yudha Kalyana Manikya, Raja of Tripura, a descendant of Kachu Fa.
1693 - 1695 Maharaj Sri Narendra Hari Haripada Madhup Sri Sri Yudha Narendra Manikya Deva, Raja of Tripura, son of Durga Thakur, and grandson of Maharaj Sri Sri Yudha Govinda Manikya Deva, Raja of Tripura, educ.
1728 Maharaj Sri Sri Jagat Manikya Deva, Raja of Tripura, a descendant of Maharaj Sri Hara Gauripada Padma Madhup Sri Sri Yudha Chhatra Manikya Devasya, Raja of Tripura.
4dw.net /royalark/India/tripura3.htm   (1252 words)

  
 LankaWeb News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Portuguese bastard invaded Sri Lanka during the dark ages of the world.
Sri Lanka was not the only country, which had to face this calamitous fate.
After doing all the destruction, plundering and mass genocide in Sri Lanka since 1505 until Dutch invaded Sri Lanka, by the Portuguese the wealth was carried to Goa and Vatican City.
www.lankaweb.com /news/items05/151105-1.html   (1195 words)

  
 Padmas -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Padma Bhushan is a decoration established on the January 2, 1954 by the President of India.
Padma Shri (variously spelled Padma Shree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India (generally to Indian citizens).
Padma was born in 1970 in Madras, India.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/111/padmas.html   (366 words)

  
 Padma Shri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life.
It stands fourth in the hierarchy of civilian awards after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan.
Padma Awardees, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India Lists of awardees from 1999 onwards.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Padma_Shri   (178 words)

  
 Datta Retreat Center
Sri Swamiji requested that a Datta temple be built in USA, because in the year 2025 there will be a big war in the world.
Interestingly, in 1981 padma was in Trinidad, she had asked Sri Swamiji if it was OK to sell that property.
Sri Swamiji began to say 'OK', but then immediately changed His answer and said no, because "there is some purpose for it".
www.dycusa.org /drc/history.asp   (858 words)

  
 Padma Catell
Padma Catell received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and an M.A. in Biology from Hunter College (City University of New York).
A licensed psychologist, Padma is a director of the Buena Vista Counseling Center and the Mariposa Counseling Center, where she supervises interns and sees private psychotherapy clients.
Padma became interested in psychology when she began studying Raja yoga and Sanskrit in 1972 at the ashram of Sri Bramananda Saraswati.
www.ciis.edu /faculty/catell.html   (164 words)

  
 Padma Bhushan Sri PS Narayanaswamy
Sri P.S.Narayanaswamy, popularly known as ‘Pitchai’ or ‘PSN’ to friends and admirers of music is one of the most respected musicians in the field of Carnatic music today.
Sri PSN’s eminent position in Carnatic music is built on the foundation of five decades of  excellence as a performing artiste.
Born in Anathandavapuram on February 24, 1934, Sri Narayanaswamy did not belong to a family of musicians, but his father P.N. Subramaniam (a doctor by profession)  took keen interest in him and did all he could to groom Narayanaswamy into a full fledged musician.
www.samagana.org /psn.html   (1111 words)

  
 Sri Lanka History & Archaeology - Sri Lanka Explorer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Carnegie and the missionary notion of idolatry in Sri Lanka by V. Basnayake
TRILOGY AND THE BURGHERS OF SRI LANKA CARL MULLER
Immigrant Indians in Sri Lanka by W. Jayasinghe by Prof.
www.infolanka.com /org/srilanka/hist.html   (1258 words)

  
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Sri Ramavarma Government Sanskrit College in Tripunithura, Kerala, instituted the Parikshit Memorial International Lecture on Indology in 1988.
Padma Subrahmanyam is a Sanskrit and Tamil scholar and her pioneering work on the Natya Sastra has been a source of reference for students and scholars of Indian classical dances.
She establishes, with evidence, answers to some very interesting questions, like whether there are 36 or 37 chapters in the Natya Sastra, whether Bharata is one or many, and whether it is a name of an individual or a common name for anybody associated with it.
www.sruti.com /december/bks.htm   (1074 words)

  
 4. UPDATE (SRI LANKA): INEXCUSABLE DELAY IN GERALD PERERA’S COURT TRIAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Padma wrote to the Chief Justice to voice her concern at the inexcusable delay in the court trial into her husband’s murder.
She noted that while other cases of murder in the country have been dealt with quickly and efficiently, 14 months have now passed since her husband’s murder and yet no serious attempts have been taken to have his case heard.
As the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, I therefore call on you to use your authority to ensure that this does not occur.
www.ahrchk.net /js/mainfile.php/0509/1279   (972 words)

  
 Lord Sri Jagannath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The cause of the universe, Sri Purushottama is in Yoganidra in that Island.
The seat of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna should be purged of all desires of enjoyment and renunciation and be washed with holy water of unalloyed devotion.
Sri Krishna Chaitanya's teachings to Gaudiya Bhaktas on the eve of His departure from Puri to Bengal, His instructions to the devotees of Kulingram, His explanation on the real nature and the efficacy of the Holy name are unparalleled.
www.srilapurimaharaja.org /books/lord_sri_jagannath.html   (9257 words)

  
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In the middle of the concert, my dentures gave me problem, so I removed it and performed a toothless katchery (concert)!" Whether toothless or not, it is a fact that this great musician still draws a good crowd, commands the same respect, and leaves his rasikas awe-struck by his splendid performance.
His maternal uncle, Sri Thirukodikaval Fiddle Krishna Iyer was already in the lime light as a successful musician.
His cousin and Sri Krishna Iyer's son-in-law Sri Narayanaswamy Iyer was beginning to taste success as a musician.
www.carnaticcorner.com /articles/semmangudi.txt   (1614 words)

  
 Impact of
When Vijaya arrived in Sri Lanka along with seven hundred companions, Kuveni a woman of Yakka clan was the ruler of that area of the land.
When Portuguese arrived in Sri Lanka they found cinnamon a valuable and marketable item and they collected it from the woods employing their military personnel and inhabitants.
Dambadeniya Parakramabahu, Pandit Parakramabahu the fourth of Kurunegala, Parakramabahu the third of Polonnaruwa, Parakramabahu the fifth of Gampola, Sri Parakramabahu the second of Kotte, Weera Parakramabahu the eighth of Kotte and Dhrama Parakramabahu the ninth of Kotte.
www.sinhale.com /impact_of.htm   (624 words)

  
 Sania Mirza gets Padma Shri
Sania Mirza was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award for her contribution to tennis on the eve of the Republic Day on Wednesday.
It was very disheartening to see that Sania got the Padma Shri the state honour, to which she doe'nt deserve this time at all bcz...
Sania Mirza does not deserve to be awarded with padma sri.What she has done for the poor people in india.She knows only to make comments...
inhome.rediff.com /sports/2006/jan/25sania.htm   (215 words)

  
 JAINA VOICE FEBRUARY 2004
Sri Neminatha and Sri Krishna belonged to Harivamsha.
According to the belief in Jainism Neminatha, Balarama and Sri Krishna underwent the religious ceremonies together simultaneously; Samudravijaya preached the ancient hymn; Neminatha narrated the Geetha version to Lord Krishna in Ardhamagadhi language and the same was delivered by lord Krishna in the battle field of Kurukshetra.
New Delhi, January 26: The coveted Padma Sri Awards given by the Government of India as part of the annual republic day celebrations to personalities form different walks of life for their distinguished contributions in various fields has flanked five Jains.
www.jainheritagecentres.com /jainavoice/jainavoice22.htm   (5014 words)

  
 JTCd 2nd page new additions
Sri Nivita Buddha in the book Pranatosani-tantra is described to be fl, small and in the shape of a pear drop, with pointed top and small hole at the base.
Sri Kalki (Chatur-vimsati Kalki)- is rather large and is shaped like a horse's head surrounded by a chakra like effulgence, the end rod of the chakra comes up like a rider seated behind His mane.
Sri Punjab Vishnu - Sri Padma Nabha Goswami of Radha Raman mandir was shown Him by Bhaktisiddhanta Swami, and Padma Nabha Gosai identified Him as being Punjab Vishnu.
www.salagram.net /sstp-JTCd3.html   (5419 words)

  
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Otherwise to the contrary without the aid of such commentary, it is quite natural that in the process of trying to penetrate its meaning, one will be overpowered by the four inherent defects: subject to illusion, imperfection of the senses, the tendency to commit mistakes and proneness to cheating.
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has instructed that the topmost method of bhajana is in the anugatya or guidance of the vraja-gopis: aisvarya sithila preme nahi mora prita.
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu who has descended to purify the age of Kali along with His associates has performed this supremely benevolent act for the sake of all living being by illuminating the path of he most worshipable Supreme AbsoluteTruth and Ultimate Reality which is the apex of sadhana and zenith of bhajana.
www.bhagavad-gita.org /Articles/vaman.html   (5037 words)

  
 Amara Sara Arana - News
The idol of millions of Sri Lankans, both at home and abroad, Pandith Amaradeva, is to produce an opera that will surpass all such works carried out earlier in the country.
Jan 28 2002, Colombo: Sri Lankan music maestro Dr. W.D. Amaradeva has been conferred the decoration of Padma Sri by the President of India on the occasion of the Republic Day of India.
Sunday January 27, 3:33 PM Colombo, Jan 28 (IANS) Sri Lankan musician W. Amaradeva was taken by complete surprise on being told he was being conferred the Padma Shri award on India's Republic Day.
www.amaradeva.com /news.htm   (1109 words)

  
 Hindu Scriptures
The ideal man. It is the history of the family of the Solar race descended from Ikshvaku, in which was born Sri Ramachandra, the Avatara of Lord Vishnu, and his three brothers.
The story of the birth of Rama and his brothers, their education and marriages, the exile of Sri Rama, the carrying off and recovery of Sita, his wife, the destruction of Ravana, the Rakshasa King of Lanka, and the reign of Sri Rama, are described in detail in Ramayana.
The object of Sri Krishna Avatara was to destroy Kamsa and other demons, to deliver His wonderful message of the Gita in the Mahabharata war, and to become the centre of the Bhakti Schools of India.
www.hinduism.co.za /hindu2.htm   (11099 words)

  
 Positive and Progressive Immortality: Selected Jems
The glory of his dignity shines even in the group of Sri Gandharva, and he holds a pre-eminent position in the intimate circle of Sri Giridhari, that is, he is the most beloved of Lord Mukunda.
Sri Gaurahari knew that (as an eternal associate of the Lord) Sri Rupa was already proficient in wandering throughout the ambrosial ocean of all mellows, in the land of unalloyed love (in Vraja-rasa).
Sri Rupa and his elder brother were the only shelter for even the intimate devotees of the Lord, headed by Raghunatha, Gopal Bhatta, and Sri Jiva, who had almost lost their lives in the Lord's separation.
www.bvml.org /SBRSM/SSPJ/ruci.htm   (3951 words)

  
 Ashrama Events 2003 - Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha
In the evening, "Sri Sri Prabhupada Padma Stavakah" and "Srila Prabhupada Vandana" accompanied by Nama-sankirtana were sung by the devotees.
Sri Srimad Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja's avirbhava tithi was celebrated by the devotees of Govindaji Gardens on Sunday 19th October.
Sri Sri Radha-Madhava were lavishly decorated with flowers and a wonderful feast was offered to Them.
www.gosai.com /chaitanya/html/events_2003.html   (1685 words)

  
 Ashrama Events: Shri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha
In Boston, on 21st December, Sri Sri Nityananda Avadhuta-Gauranga Sundara were bathed and installed in the morning by His Divine Grace amidst hari-nama-sankirtana led by Govardhana Das.
The first part of the program was an abhiseka of Sri Giriraja by Sripada Visnu Maharaja and Svami BV Giri, during which Govardhana Dasa led the devotees in chanting 'Jaya Radhe Jaya Krsna' and the Maha-mantra.
Sri Sri Radha-Damodara were bathed in auspicious items as Svami B.S. Madhava led the devotees in chanting the glories of Srimati Radharani.
www.gosai.com /chaitanya/html/events_2001.html   (2412 words)

  
 Sudha Ragunathan
The Government of India announced the Padma Sri award to be given to Sudha Ragunathan in the field of Carnatic music for 2004, on January 26th 2004.
She received the Padma Sri from the president of India, A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on 30th June 2004.
Padma Sarangapani Cultural Academy honoured Sudha with the ‘Padma Sadhana’ award on 24th December 2005.
www.sudharagunathan.com /awards.htm   (690 words)

  
 Amara Sara Arana - Introduction
This is a tribute to a master musician whose contribution to the music scene in Sri Lanka spanning a period of more than five decades has been an incomparable one.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that hardly a single lover of Sri Lankan music can be found who has not fallen under the spell of the smooth, velvet-like and yet deep and resonant, voice of his.
Sri Lankan music maestro Dr. W.D. Amaradeva has been conferred the decoration of Padma Sri by the President of India on the occasion of the Republic Day of India
www.amaradeva.com /?M=D   (850 words)

  
 Srila Bhakti Kusum Sraman Goswami Maharaja
In the holy day of Sri Govardhan Puja he appeared as the son of Sri Durgacaran and Srimati Yogamaya Devi in a village of Kharrah in the Dacca District in the eastern part of Bengal (now Bangaladesh) in 1900.
Sri Chaitanya-Upadesh Ratnamala, Sri Navadvip Dham, a Bengali translation of Prema-Samput, are his valuable writings among others.
Sri Shiva Ji ordered them to take shelter of the Acaryapad Srila Sraman G. Maharaj and they were directed to Sri Mayapur from Sri Vrndavan by the Lord Shiva.
bvml.org /SBKSGM/index.html   (1916 words)

  
 The Organisation-Genesis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Padma Sachdev, Sri Karanjit Singh and Professor K. Satchidanandan, Secretary of the Akademi.
The presentation ceremony was preceded by an invocation by Sri Madhup Mudgal and followed by screening of excerpts of a film on the Akademi directed by Gulzar.
Amrita Pritam and Sri Sankha Ghosh, and Honorary Fellowship to Sri E.P. Chelyshev and felicitated the existing fellows.
www.iconsoftec.com /sahitya-akademi/org5.htm   (1117 words)

  
 VNN World - New Jaiva Dharma Edition Available
The author, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, is a confidential associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and is famous as the Seventh Gosvami.
He is an acarya in the line of disciplic succession coming from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and is the Founder-Acarya of the Sri Gaudiya Vedanta Samiti and its branches, which are spread throughout India.
The esoteric and confidential conclusions regarding the amorous pastimes of Rasaraja Sri Krisna and the gopis, who are the embodiments of mahabhava, are not fit to be disclosed to the common ordinary man.
www.vnn.org /world/WD0202/WD02-7137.html   (810 words)

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