Note: Abstract I wrote in 2006
The opinion has often been presented that politics and religion have no common ground. Beyond that, it is commonly expressed that the combination of politics and religion is volatile and dangerous. Historically it would appear that this is the case. However once we understand that Dharma is at the essence of both politics and religion we can recognize the important role they both have in society.
Note: Written in March 2008 & Published in the July 2008 edition of the UK based Hindu Today Magazine
Laos’ National Poem the Phralak Phraram is the Ramayana
Solid Evidence confirming a shared Vedic cultural tradition between three of the ancient worlds most influential civilizations
The Indic, Coptic and Aztec religions all have Dogs at the center of their Death rituals and traditions.
In India Yamaraja the God of Death is accompanied by Dogs and also appeared as a Dog and joined the Pandavas in their final days, eventually guiding Yudhisthira into heaven.
History & Culture 