Rabi Maharaj Rabi Maharaj is an Indian evangelist and founder of East-West Ministries. He is a descendent of a long line of Brahmin priests and gurus and trained as a Yogi. Rabi was raised in Trinidad where he came to Christ. He is the most travelled Hindu convert who has spoken to thousands in colleges, universities, churches and crusades worldwide. Rabi tells his remarkable story of his journey to Christ in the book, "Death of a Guru" which has gone through several publications... [More]

Gayatri Mantra Unfold AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAH, TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHEEMAHI DHIYO YO NA PRACHODAYAT This mantra is also called “Surya Gayatri” or “Savitri Mantra” . This mantra is found in Rig Veda (iii, 62, 10) During the period of Rigveda in oral tradition in Gurukulas, there was no religion of any form.The Rishies of Rigveda were searchers for truth. All through the Rigveda poem, the Rishisanticipated a God whom they did not kn... [More]

DIWALI Diwali ! A day to rejoice! A day to be happy with exchanging sweets, delicious food and wearing new dresses! Bright lights everywhere and the sound of firecrackers, which drives people crazy sometimes. All their money has been burned out into ashes while bursting firecrackers. But why should we celebrate this auspicious day? It is a long story. Let us find out how & why? Once upon a time there lived a giant called Naragashur. Narag means hell and Ashur means giant. So ... [More]

Animal Sacrifice Many learned Vedic commentators of India of the past and present agree that animal sacrifices in India are true and actual. Shankara and Ramanuja who were recognized as religious leaders of the past, both recognize the practice of animal sacrifices in ancient time. In India during the Vedic period, saints observed Nara Medhya Yagnam (Cow body sacrifice), and Ashwa Medhya Yagnam (Horse body sacrifice). The great scholar P.B. Kane has written volumes of books on Ind... [More]

Do all religions reach the same goal? It may be popular to say that all religions are one. It pleases all and offends none; it permits everything and does not include a cross. But, is this the truth? Ancient scriptures of the world do not say that all `ways' lead to salvation or moksha. Religions differ in philosophy and ethics. They vary in concepts such as God, man, world, salvation, life, death, and life after death. Religious worship differs; some worship fire, others water and y... [More]