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Vedic Science

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FACT has started the commissioning of the next project after "Shivaji" Dara Shikoh

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Fact exhibition: Darashikoh translating vedas elder brother of aurangazeb FACT EXHIBITION: Prince DARA SHIKOH parded as prisoner his guilt trying to translate vedas into Pesian This image is from the online gallery of the British Library One might ask Why Dara now ? The answer lies in his tolerence and rather more than that the respect for other religions a sufi himself, there was and is no doubt the History of India would have been completely richer and wonderful if he was the Emperor. The world needs more him and the world shall know much more after this exhibition.... about the Sufi student and saint. Dara Shikoh (with Mian Mir and Mulla Shah) c.a. 1635 FACT has started the commissioning of the next project after "Shivaji" Dara Shikoh. A small intro courtesy WIKIPEDIA For a detailed and analysed history of Dara one can always visit Beyond 'Hindu' and 'Muslim' - Dara Shikoh's Quest for Spiritual Unity by Yoginder Sikand Or this nice piece Sarmad the

I hope Dalits will assert their social and Philosophical rights rather than turning their backs on them

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Sri Sri Ravishankar on Dalits and says "I hope Dalits will assert their social and Philosophical rights rather than turning their backs on them."

FACT PROJECT ON SIKHISM

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Fact exhibition AURANGAZEB : GURUGOBIND SINGH BEING BEHEADED FOR STANDING UP AGAINST CONVERSION Miniature Painting by the Sikh School of Art - early 19th century of Guru Nanak with Bhai Mardana A PROJECT ON SIKHISM The objective is to show the Sikhs as the defenders of Indian Dharma. Throughout the ages, Sikhs have protected India from numerous onslaughts by foreign invaders - whether the Mughals or the British. This has not been recognized by society today. We also need to bring the spirit of Kshatriyas back into the people of India, as today it again faces a threat to its culture and traditions from globalization and conversions. This will and courage to defend one’s dharma from threats, both within and without, is still very strong in the Sikh community and this should be brought to the forefront and shared with the rest of the people of this country. THIS PROJECT IS IN THREE PARTS: 1) A documentary film on the 1947 Holocaust when tens of thousands Sikhs and Hindus were slaughtered.