Shawn Binda
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Exploring Hinduism through video essays, education & advocacy | Canadian Hindu of Indo-Caribbean Heritage 🇨🇦
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On this occasion of Sri Ram Navami, sharing this iconic rendition of "Mangala Bhavana Mangala Hari" by Boodram Holass of Trinidad and Tobago. He had an iconic voice that resonated across generations and was a pioneer who helped shape the music industry in the Caribbean. His voice is as authentic as they come, from the days when autotune didn't exist. From his early religious chutney songs to his mastery of Indian classical music and his energetic performances, Boodram touched countless lives. His legacy lives on through his extensive discography of over 250 songs and the Budram Holass Cultural Centre. His contributions will never be forgotten. 🙏🏽 #BoodramHolass Legend #IndoTrinidadianCulture #TrinidadAndTobago #MusicLegend #Hindu JAI SRI RAAM! Video Credit: SSR Productions
Shawn Binda278,266 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Khalistanis have attacked the Hindu Sabha in Brampton. Here is what you need to do: 1) Call, write and contact your local MP. 2) Pressure your Mandir Administrators to start advocating for Hindus 3) Educate yourself on why Khalistanis are TERRORISTS. Don't be fooled by the Right to protest rhetoric Canada has allowed. There is a reason India has classified all them as Terrorists. 4) POLITICIANS SHOULD BE BANNED from attending Hindu events unless they condemn Khalistani activities. This is an attack on HINDUS. This is not an "Indian" problem. Khalistanis don't want Hindus to be around.
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In the 70s & 80s, Hindus in Ontario gathered in school gyms & renovated homes. Many of us hid our identity. Yesterday, thousands witnessed a 54-foot Shiva murti rise above the Bhavani Shankar Mandir. It stands as a reminder that I can be PROUDLY Canadian and Hindu 🇨🇦
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Hinduism teaches us to minimize harm — not ignore IT. When our people, our temples, and soldiers are under attack, silence is not strength. It’s negligence. Arjuna didn’t fight out of hate. He fought because dharma demanded IT. And today, when India defends itself, we must remember: Inaction in the face of evil is also ADHARMA.
Shawn Binda167,100 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
From elite universities to our own homes, we’ve created a generation fluent in justice—but mute about their roots. Megha Vemuri represents all the failures of our Hindu Community in the West. She also shows us the stranglehold these academic institutions have in setting the narrative.
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Today is Rathayatra in Puri. Long before I even knew what this was, I knew this Bhajan. Years later, I got to learn about Rathayatra when I was in my early 20s. Singers like Ramdeo Chaitoe from Suriname, helped to preserve Sanatana Dharma in the Caribbean through traditional folk singing known as Baithak Gana. Below is a translation of this Bhajan. Credit to SuriNation on YouTube for the audio. -------- Jagarnāth (Jagannāth) Purī me, thākur bhale birāje. Thākur bhale birāje (virāje), thākur bhale birāje. (Ārāü) The good Lord (Krishna) manifested himself in Jagannath Puri (abode of the Lord of the world) 1. Kāhe chhorĩ Mathurā nagarī, kāhe chhorĩ Kãsī (Kāshi). Kāhe chhorī Mathurā nagarī, kāhe chhorī Kā.sī, kāhe chhorī Kāsī. Bindrāban me jāye birāje, Bindrāban me jāye birāje; Bindrāban (Vrindāvan) bāsī. (Refrain) Why did you leave the town of Mathura? Why did you leave Kashi? You manifested yourself in Vrindavan, O resident of Vrindavan. 2. Sat yuga chhorī Mathurā nagarī, dvāpar chorīi Kāsī. (2) Sat yug chhorī Mathurā nagarī, dvāpar chhorī Kā.sī, dvāpar chhorī Kāsi Jharakhānd me' jāye birāje, Jharakhānd me' jāye birāje, Bindrāban (Vrindāvan) bāsī. (Refrain). You left Mathura in the Satyug era, you left Kashi in the Dwapar era. You then manifested yourself in Jharkhand, resident of Vrindaban. (Why?) 3. birāje. (Relā) thã..kur bhale birāje, thākur bhale birāje. (Slow) Purī me, thākur bhale birāje. Purī me', thākur bale birāje!
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Hindu to the core! In the coming years there is going to be a major demographic shift as the previous generation of Hindu leaders in Canada head into their sunshine years. It's important that we start articulating our vision for what it means to be Hindu. The ties that bind us are larger than being a new immigrant to Canada. Jai Sri Raam!
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The Bigotry of Saturday Night Live and of course Hindus are the punching bag. Saturday Night Live - SNL
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Daha fazla içerik yok.