Category Archives: Hinduism in Jamaica

THE INNOVATIVE SHADI SATSANGH, 1985 Since the formation or Prema Satsangh, and enthusiasm of family members in our organization, we thought it fitting to have a renewal of Marriage Vows . This inspiration came about at the time when there was a joy in cultural and family values . We pray for continuity . OurContinue reading “My History with Hinduism in Jamaica (Part 5)”

Just over 43 years ago, January , 1978 , the concept of running a FREE MEDICAL CLINIC was born . This was based on the many medical needs of the patients . A lot of our elderly people were dying prematurely , due to lack of Medical Management . Many children & adults needed urgentContinue reading “My History with Hinduism In Jamaica (Part 4)”

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEEDHA PROGRAM HINDUISM teaches us that giving (SEVA) and making a SACRIFICE (YAJNA) are the highest means to SALVATION or MOKSHA, NIRVANA, or THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. “Acts of sacrifice (YAJNA), charity (DAAN) and penance (TAPAH) are not to be given up; they must be performed. Indeed, sacrifice, charity, and penance purifyContinue reading “My History with Hinduism in Jamaica (Part 3)”

PERSONAL LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT: Many exciting events happened in this HEAVEN ON EARTH LOCATION. Having spent six months in Lucea, Hanover, 1972 we were transferred to Mandeville for work in the hospital. I spent my time participating in many organizations such as, SCIENCE of MIND, UNITY, LIONS CLUB and TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION. I also attended DALEContinue reading “My History With Hinduism in Jamaica (Part 2)”

Hinduism came to Jamaica with the indentured workers from India, who landed on the shores of Jamaica on May 10, 1845. Indians in Jamaica were dispersed over estates on the island, and while most of the laborers returned to India after their term expired, the few who remained were a very small minority in Jamaica’sContinue reading “My History with Hinduism in Jamaica (Part 1)”

We have found in all communities a common challenge: Who is going to lead us in a democratic manner? Who is concerned for our well-being? BACKGROUND: Having been involved in the Indian community for 50 years, the Lions Club for 46 years, Diabetes Association for 45 years, Citizens Association 30 years, I have seen leadershipContinue reading “NOT SHARING IS NOT CARING: LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES”

We are all original expressions of the DIVINE.We are identified by our fingerprints (EACH DIFFERENT ON THE PHYSICAL LEVEL) Each of us has a variation of PURITY (SATTWIC), PASSION (RAJASIC), and PASSIVITY (TAMASIC) qualities. Some are more pure in their eating, but violent in actions. We may have a mixture of these qualities, but onceContinue reading “We Are All Unique”

We are always uplifted by following some purpose that makes others and ourselves happy. Eastern Religions seek God in all aspects of life (SEEKERS), whilst Western Religions insist on a single deity (FOLLOWERS). They all seek to find a higher power to solve their problems. I have experienced a combination of Hinduism with a UnityContinue reading “Religion, Philosophy, and Purposeful Living”