The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. – James Allen * * * * * Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred. – Dalai Lama * * * * * Nothing bears true existence except God. The existence of whatever things that appear to us, relies on the existence Read More …
A year is about to bow out and we are expectantly waiting for another, hoping it may bring about good tidings. Although the year 2020 has been wrought with a devastating pandemic and its shattering aftermath, let us try to look back at other events that have been eclipsed by it. The COVID crisis has infected over 77 million people across the globe and 1.7 million have lost their lives. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has estimated that over 400 Read More …
We remember with respect and admiration the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the cause and ideals of the Brahmo Samaj and its counterparts across India. We are presenting short life sketches of those who were born or had died between the month of December. Sasipada Banerjee Born 2 February, 1840, Died 15 December 1925 (Taken from a Bengali article by Shreyashi Sen) Sasipada Benerjee was born on 2 February, 1840, at Baranagar and died on 15 Read More …
By Ashit Sarkar Banga Chandra Roy was one of the foremost leaders of the Brahmo movement in East Bengal in the late nineteenth & early twentieth centuries. He was born in a village near Dacca but unfortunately lost his father in his infancy. During his school days, he became a member of the ‘Manoranjini Sabha’ – an association of local boys for attaining moral improvement. Whilst there, Brahmananda Keshub Chandra Sen’s inspiring pamphlet ‘Young Bengal: This is for you’ inspired Read More …
20th January, 2021 (6th Magh, 1427) 6:30 PM Worship through Songs Prayer : Sourav De & Hymns : Conducted by Supratim Chakrabarty 23rd January, 2021 (9th Magh, 1427) Mahila Utsav (Women’s gathering) 10:00 AM Baitalik 10:30 AM Divine Service by Sunanda (Rakhi) Roy Choudhuri Hymns : Ladies of Brahmo Samaj 24th January, 2021 (10th Magh, 1427) Nagar Sankirtan – Conducted by Supratim Chakrabarty 6:30 PM Utsav of Calcutta Congregation Service : Sourav De & Hymns: Conducted by Supratim Chakrabarty 25th Read More …
By Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee There have been several trail blazers in the history who have made outstanding contributions of women to Scientific studies. In the eighteenth century women had little opportunities for university education and yet some of the brilliant minds outshined their male counterparts. We may begin with Gabriel Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Châtelet or simply Emilie du Châtelet (1706 – 1749) who was a French scholar of Mathematics and Physics. She translated Newton’s Principia in Read More …
Online Conference A Conference of the Brahmos on virtual platform was organized by Pune Prarthana Samaj, held in Pune on December 4-5, 2020. The programme started with flag hoisting. The prayer was offered by Dr. Ashoka Gurudas of Bangaluru and hymns were sung by members of Pune Prarthana Samaj with Dr. Sushama Joag, the Secretary of Pune Prarthana Samaj, leading the choir. Mr. Sanjoy Chanda of Delhi, President of the Conference, inaugurated the programme. He was followed by illuminating lectures Read More …