Friday, December 23, 2016

FREE Two day Course on Sanatana Dharma's Socio-political Vision

I got this from my aosc friend sri Ravishankar Shrivas - 040-27613589 / 9441913329
Pl contact organisers directly for queries if any

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Workshop dates: December 24th and 25th
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on both days
Venue: Will most likely be on Rajbhavan Road (Hyderabad), will be announced one week before based on number of registrations
Registration: Registration by email in advance must for planning purposes
Accommodation:Not provided
Food: Lunch served on both days
Cost of registration: Free 
Speaker: Ravindra Acharya (see profile below)
Language: Hindi, Telugu, English, Sanskrit
Conducted by: Indic Academy


DETAILS OF WORKSHOP
SANATANA DHARMA'S SOCIO-POLITICAL VISION
OBJECTIVE
Politics today invades our homes and affects all aspects of our lives. From the air we breathe, the education we are able to provide our children, and the society we live in – the future of all of these is determined by the underlying vision that drives the political structures today. Given the circumstances of today's world, it is now more then ever that we need to honestly evaluate these political and social systems, and critique their underlying vision based on the cherished ideals of our Sanatana Dharma. But, what is the vision of Rajatantra in our Sanatana Dharma? What is it based on? This two-day free workshop by Acharya Ravindra brings together and presents the driving vision of all Indian thinking on Rajadharma from various Indian textual sources:Rgveda and Yajurveda Samhitas, Satapatha Brahmana, Darsanas sastras, Ramayana, Mahabharata (Shanti, Udyoga and Sabha parvas), Manusmriti, and Kautilya's Arthashastra. The workshop provides a glimpse into the depth of thinking on the subject of political governance by our Rsis.

DAY ONE

Session One -- 9:30 to 12:30 PM
Criteria for an ideal society, Purushardhas and Moksha: Political, educational and all social systems considered - Utilization of natural resources - Conditions for harmonious living in a society – Conditions for unobstructed individual development- Definition of moksha – Elaboration - Evolving moksha as the aim of life from some general observations (different actions of humans and other living beings) - Tools to attain moksha – Obstructions in attaining moksha – abhyudaya and moksha.
Present day world order: Political, economic ans social systems, education, security, ideals and vision.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch break
Session Two - 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Varnashrama Vyavastha: Difference between jati vyavastha and varnashrama vyavastha - four varnas - four ashramas - arya and anarya - change of varna – interdependence - varnashrama vyavastha as the ideal system with least (or no) obstructions in the path of moksha.

DAY TWO

Session One -- 09:30 to 12:30 PM
Rajatantra: Main aim of rajatantra - janapada as a basic unit of administration - its structure - relationship between janapadas in brief - maharaja, samrat, chakravarti samarat - internal structure of janapadas elaborated - different departments - dharmastheeya and kantaka shodhan (civil and criminal laws and procedures) - silent punishment - salaries to the subordinates - treasury - seven prakritis – raja, amatya, janapad, durg, kosha, sena, mitra - their characteristics - shaDgunyam i.e. sandhi, vigraha, sthan, aasan, sanshray, and dwaidheebaava - different problems and solutions - pre-war preparations and war and its strategies - bhed or divide and rule - different non-conventional war applications like usages of poison, spies etc. and their remedies - spies and their role.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch break
Session Two - 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Question and Answer session: Open discussion and debate

SPEAKER'S PROFILE
Acharya Ravindra started his full time Vedic studies in 1993 after his B.Tech-M.Tech degrees from NIT Warangal. Joining Darshan Yog Mahavidyalaya (Gujarat), he mastered Vyakaran Shastra, studied Yogabhyas, Darshan shastras and Vaidik principles. He continued his studies with masters around the country – Nirukta from a gurukul in Telangana, a part of Mimansa and Kalpa Sutras from Shri Vasudev Paranjepe in Mysore, Saswara Vedapatha from various gurus including Shri Ganesh Jogalekar from Gokarna. He continued his studie in veda and shastras for 16 years – Siddanta Siromani of Bhaskara Acharya, Surya Siddanta of Mayaasura, Satapatha Brahmana, Darshana Shastras, commentaries of Vedas made by Swami Dayananda and other various panditas of Arya Samaj, Veda commentary by Sayana, Manu Smriti, Kautilya Artha Shastra, etc.
He established gurukuls in Rajasthan and Haryana which he ran for several years teaching Vyakarana and Darshanas to students. He currently works with various governmental policy and research organizations and is active in the spreading awareness about zero-budget natural farming all across India. Acharya Ravindra is one of the few scholars in India who has deep and encyclopedic knowledge of Indian traditions. He
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continues to teach shastras to scholars, and conducts training programs and workshops for socially active citizens of India who have deep interest and curiosity about our ancient culture.

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Zoneadds is a company in advt field. They are willing to make videos of events like annual day, foundation day etc of senior citizens associations. They do it free.

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They are also into collecting unused medicines for distribution among poor and needy people.
Recently  they gave 40000/- rupees worth medicines to an old age home.

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Monday, December 5, 2016

New PAssion card for senior citizens launched - Channel NewsAsia

​See the original link too to look at Indians enjoying this card!
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New PAssion card for senior citizens launched

By Vanessa Lim  Posted 04 Dec 2016 19:30 Updated 04 Dec 2016 22:38

Minister Gan Kim Yong, Minister Chan Chun Sing and Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo at the launch of the PAssion Silver Concession Card. (Photo: People's Association) 

 
SINGAPORE: A new PAssion card exclusive to seniors will be issued free to all Singaporean citizens aged 60 years and above from Monday (Dec 5) onwards.

Currently, the PAssion ez-link card has no minimum age for its eligibility criteria, meaning everyone, including seniors, has to pay up to S$12 in order to enjoy its benefits.

With the new PAssion Silver Concession Card, Singaporeans aged 60 and above will be able to enjoy the card's benefits as well as additional benefits exclusive to the card for free. It offers senior citizen concessionary fares on public transport, a suite of merchant benefits and privileges, as well as access to a range of courses and activities offered by the People's Association (PA).

The card merges the existing senior citizen concession card and PAssion card to make it more convenient for seniors to stay active and engaged in the community, according to a joint press release by the Ministry of Health, PA and the Ministry of Transport.



Eligible Singapore citizens who do not currently hold a Senior Citizen Concession Card will receive a letter by Jan 31, 2017, inviting them to submit their photograph so that they can receive the card.

From Monday, the PAssion Silver Concession Card will be mailed in batches to the registered home addresses of Singaporean citizens who are existing senior citizen concession cardholders.

The new PAssion card was jointly launched by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing, as well as Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport on Sunday. 

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Monday, November 28, 2016

FREE Arthritis Awareness workshop chennai


Dr P Vyasamoorthy
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278


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Kindly register with us to attend. Please pass on the details to others who may be interested also.

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Program Details
Date: 30th November (Wednesday) 2016
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Abu Sarovar Portico, Poonamalee High Road, Egmore
Talks By Dr. S Sundar and Dr. G Mohan
Followed by
Hi-Tea and Karaoke / Sing-a-long session
Entry Free 
Registration Mandatory
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Limited Seats only.


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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Japan offers elderly drivers discounted noodle soup to get off the road | The National

After reading the news, please tell, what do you think might help Senior citizens in India surrender their driving licence?
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Japan offers elderly drivers discounted noodle soup to get off the road

November 25, 2016 Updated: November 25, 2016 06:23 PM

TOKYO // Japanese police are offering noodle discounts to elderly citizens who hand in their driving licences, promising them cheaper ramen soup in exchange for improved road safety.

The edible offer comes after a series of deadly accidents caused by cars driven by the elderly — a growing problem in a country where 4.8 million people aged 75 or older hold a licence.

In the hopes of appealing to seniors via their appetites police in the central prefecture of Aichi on Friday started offering the discounts via a tie-up with a local restaurant chain.


Elderly drivers who give up their permits will receive a certificate from police which they can present when ordering the noodles to see the price reduced from 590 ($5.20) yen to 500 yen, said an Aichi police spokesman.

Last month, a six-year-old boy died and 11 others were injured after an 87-year-old driver's pickup truck hit elementary schoolchildren walking to school on a street in Yokohama.

The country is introducing a new rule in March under which drivers aged 75 or older must pass cognitive tests when renewing their licences.


Aiming to set an example, a 97-year-old high-ranking Buddhist priest last week returned his driver's licence, calling on his elderly compatriots to do the same.

"It's stupid to try to maintain your licences just out of pride," said Taa Shinen


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Friday, November 25, 2016

Special Facilities for Senior Citizens on Etihad Airways Flights

Now Senior Citizens can Travel Alone on Etihad Airways Flights from India to USA

Now Indians in America don't need to worry how their parents, who are senior citizen
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s in particular, will fly unaccompanied to the United States. Etihad Airways has put an end to all worries. The airline has launched a first of its kind package for senior citizens traveling from India to USA. The package includes various privileges and facilities for super convenience of the travelers aged 60 or more during Etihad Airways' flights from India to USA.



Etihad Airways' package for senior citizens is available for economy and business flights to USA from 11 Indian cities: Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Jaipur, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. Etihad Airways flights from these Indian cities connect to 6 USA cities – New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Dallas and Los Angeles – via the airline's main hub in Abu Dhabi.

The package offers a 24/7 helpline number, pre-flight travel support, medical checklist and special assistance at Etihad Airways' Indian gateways.

Etihad Airways' package for senior citizens flying from India to USA ensures Indian hospitality for them on board. The airline serves various Indian meals to them and entertains them with classic Indian movies in the economy and business class travel cabins during all India to USA flights. Even they are looked after and their inflight needs are catered to by the airline's Indian cabin crew. The content of the package also emphasizes taking care of senior citizens' special requirements on ground and on board.

Indians in USA can book Etihad Airways flights from India to the US along with this special service package for their parents (if they are senior citizens) through trusted travel organizations such as IndianEagle, a leading travel booking partner of the Indian community in America.

Travelers flying by Etihad Airways can pre-clear US Immigration and Customs during the airline's layover at Abu Dhabi International Airport in UAE. They can avoid the tiresome immigration and customs formalities before they board the US-bound flights at Abu Dhabi airport. Etihad Airways enables its customers from India to arrive as domestic travelers in USA.
http://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/etihad-airways-package-for-senior-citizens-on-india-to-usa-flights/

Friday, November 18, 2016

Free yatra for BPL minorities — timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Free yatra for BPL minorities
by B Sridhar  1 min read  original

Following inclusion of BPL families from the minority communities in the scheme, the minister said members of these faith can now go on a pilgrimage free of cost.

| TNN | Updated: Nov 17, 2016, 01.52 PM IST
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JAMSHEDPUR: State tourism minister Amar Kumar Bauri on Wednesday announced that senior citizens from the Muslim and Christian community belonging to the below poverty line (BPL) section can now avail the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Darshan Yojna benefit and go on their respective pilgrimage.

Following inclusion of BPL families from the minority communities in the scheme, the minister said members of these faith can now go on a pilgrimage free of cost.

"Prospective beneficiaries (of pilgrimage scheme) from Muslim and Christian community can go for a pilgrimage tour to Ajmer Sharif and Goa, respectively, free of cost," Bauri said.

The minister, who arrived in the city to take stock of the preparations for the second leg of the pilgrimage scheduled for November 18, said 1,000 senior citizens of the community will travel to Puri for a two-day pilgrimage.

"Along with identifying people (for the pilgrimage) and making adequate arrangements for their smooth travel, the government is doing everything to ensure a hassle-free trip," Bauri said.

The minister said he will review the preparations with officials concerned in the district administration and also get in touch with the divisional railway officials.

The first leg of the pilgrimage for the BPL community to Puri was flagged off by chief minister Raghubar Das on November 12.

The pilgrimage scheme was introduced following an agreement between Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation and Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation earlier this year.

The minister said the scheme is already receiving an overwhelming response.

http://www.readability.com/articles/ilc5gs7t
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