He founded the Rationalist International in 1995 during the 1st International Rationalist Conference [13], In 2017, Gauri Lankesh was assassinated by an unknown terrorist in her home. Roy, Goparaju Ramachandra Rao ‘Gora’ and Sahodaran Ayyappan moulded the rationalist mode of thinking in India in the 20th century. When Soley was pregnant, the couple were living at Joseph's family home. Sanal Edamaruku, President of the Indian Rationalist Association and the Rationalist International, has been accused of blasphemy by the Catholic Church in India, and is facing the risk of arrest and court proceedings. Edamaruku identified the source of the Rationalist, freethought, humanist, and skeptic organisations in several countries offered to help me get out of India. Podcasts from New Humanist, the London based magazine of the Rationalist Association, promoting reason, debate and free thought since 1885. His own public page has more than 17,000 followers. Listen on Apple Podcasts. In a debate conducted by Mumbai Rationalist Association and Indian Secular Society in Mumbai, Dr C Viswanathan, an ortho-specialist who has conducted several studies on … Up to now, all of them have been exposed as frauds. "[14] Narendra Nayak of FIRA, along with many other international skeptical organizations, condemned the assassination of Gauri Lankesh in a CFI press release stating, "as a fellow member on the hit list of these organizations, I feel sad that I have lost a good friend and a supporter. Fights for scientific temper, secularism, freedom of thought and expression. Since March 5 drops of water trickle from the foot of the crucifix, close to Our Lady of Velankanni (Mumbai). It is to be noted that Jani was kept under observation for 15 days by the Defense Institute for Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a research laboratory under Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at … When Joseph was away, his parents pressured Soley to co… The official English language FaceBook group of Indian Rationalist Association. Eradication of superstition and promotion of scientific temper in society. Today: Rationalist Association is counting on you Rationalist Association needs your help with “We call on the Catholic Archdiocese of Bombay to encourage the withdrawal of complaints against Indian Rationalist Sanal Edamaruku”.”. The Rationalist Association was founded, as the Rationalist Press Association , by the radical publisher Charles Watts at his print works in Johnson's Court, just off Fleet street, London, in 1885. The controversy started in March when water began to drip from the feet of a statue of Jesus at the Church of Our Lady of Velankanni in western Mumbai. Paranjpye as founding president were among the other important organisations in the Indian rationalist movement. for two days 25 th –26 th March 2017 at Ahmadabad in Gujarat Vidyapith. The Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations was launched on 7 February 1997 following the 10th Kerala State Conference of Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham. Almost a century later, it has also become the first city to have an FIR filed against the President of the IRA. Both Nayak who heads the Federation and Edamaruku who heads Indian Rationalist Association, are confident that the rationalist movement is gaining momentum, helped by social media. Edamaruku was born to a Christian-born father named Joseph Edamaruku, a well-known journalist, author and activist who wrote 170 books on religion, philosophy and miracle frauds, and a Hindu-born mother named Soley. 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MUMBAI MIRROR 17 APRIL 2012: Man files complaint against Sanal Edamaruku who dismissed water dripping from Jesus statue as due to capillary action, saying he had made statements against the Church. His association, which claims 100,000-plus members, was set up in 1949 to campaign for scientific reasoning over superstition - a job that has become his mission in life. He anchored a number of high-profile events and successful campaigns to further the causes of secularism and humanism. Mumbai was the birthplace of the Indian Rationalist Association (IRA), founded in 1930 by Mumbaikar R P Paranjpe. The assassination followed the introduction of the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Bill which was deemed "anti-Hindu" by far-right groups. Gujarat Mumbai Rationalist Association, (State Unit) organized the seminar . Please join the Rationalist Association (UK) in condemning the misuse of Indian law by several Catholic organisations to silence a campaigner against superstition. File Photo. 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Sanal Edamaruku a 60-year-old scholar and author who was born in Kerala and studied in Kerala University and JNU New Delhi is the current president of IRA. The stated purpose of the organization is to coordinate the activities of the member organizations at the national level. Edamaruku says that after Kalburgi’s murder, he received several mails from people asking how they could become part of the rationalist movement. The stated purpose of the organization is to coordinate the activities of the member organizations at the national level. In a debate conducted by Mumbai Rationalist Association and Indian Secular Society in Mumbai, Dr C Viswanathan, an ortho-specialist who has conducted several studies on … She was one of those who was not afraid to speak her mind on any issue which she felt was important."[15]. Indian Rationalist Association president Sanal Edamaruku showed close-ups of idols to explain how milk coated the idol, collected at the pedestal and flowed into the gutter. He helped found Mumbai Rationalist Association and served as its Convenor for several years. of ‘miracle’ in a Mumbai church and the charges against Sanal Edamaruku, a Delhi-based self-proclaimed rationalist. Founded in 1949. [7], Organisation dedicated to spreading rationalism and humanism in Maharashtra, India, social and religious reformation movement in Maharashtra, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, "Indian rationalism, Charvaka to Narendra Dabholkar", "Great Rationalist Justice R.A. 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Sanal Edamaruku is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (USA), an Honorary Associate of the Rationalist Association of the UK; Honorary Associate of Rationalist and Humanist Association of New Zealand; and the President of Rationalist International. The Maharashtra Rationalist Association was an offshoot of the broad social and religious reformation movement in Maharashtra which traces its origin to the nineteenth century in the thoughts and actions of Jyotiba Phule and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. Fights for scientific temper, secularism, freedom of thought and expression. [5] The couple rejected religion at a young age and discarded the traditional qualification regarding religion and caste upon marrying each other. Podcasts from New Humanist, the London based magazine of the Rationalist Association, promoting reason, debate and free thought since 1885. What are its activities? (30), Manavatavadi Vishwa Sansthan (The International School of Humanitarian Thoughts and Practice), Rajghat, Kurukshetra, Haryana, This page was last edited on 20 September 2020, at 18:26. ....The Indian Rationalist Association has experienced specialists for such cases and a long track record of successful investigations into similar claims. Leading Indian rationalist Sanal Edamaruku with the latest on his fight against blasphemy charges in … The Australian Rationalist; RSA Daily; Media releases; Submissions & letters; About. The Rationalist Association, United Kingdom, was established in 1885, and counts among its past and present members Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, HG … Till now they had a single social reform agenda of opposing God and Religion. In 21st century India, in Mumbai, no less, an endeavour to expose a blatant fraud has cost Sanal Edamaruku, the president of the Indian Rationalist Association, his freedom. Secular organizations such as FIRA have received pushback and protest from far-right groups. External links . Indian Rationalist Association India's largest rationalist organisation. The crucifix had attracted hundreds of devotees on account of droplets of water trickling from Jesus’ feet. Sanal Edamaruku, President of the Indian Rationalist Association and the Rationalist International, has been accused of blasphemy by the Catholic Church in India, and is facing the risk of arrest and court proceedings. In 2012 Edamaruku investigated what was being called a miracle: a crucifix dripping water at Our Lady of Velankanni Church in Mumbai. Please join the Rationalist Association (UK) in condemning the misuse of Indian law by several Catholic organisations to silence a campaigner against superstition. As president of the Indian Rationalist Association, he is a fixture on Indian television where he provides a skeptical view about alleged miracles and paranormal claims. The Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations was launched on 7 February 1997 following the 10th Kerala State Conference of Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham. You are welcome to report rationalist activities, upload posts and pictures, and share views and reports. Rationalist Association inspected a crucifix in front of a suburban church in Mumbai. [3] Shortly before his death, Premanand put out a statement declaring his commitment to rationalism to prevent false rumors that he had turned to god on his deathbed. Laut Aussage von Vertretern der "Gujarat Mumbai Rationalist Association" soll es Augenzeugen geben, die ihn in der Vergangenheit beim Trinken ertappt hätten. U. Kalanathan of Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham is the current General Secretary of the organization. 51AH of Indian Constitution and for its fundamental rights except Art. In … Ambedkar, M.N. The Gujarat-Mumbai Rationalist Association (GMRA) has said that Jani's claims have never been proven, and no reports of his medical tests have been made public so far. She was outspoken against Hindutva, a right-wing Indian nationalist movement. In March 2012, Sanal Edamaruku, president of the Indian Rationalist Association exposed how a church in suburban Mumbai was using a crucifix to attract hundreds of devotees. Bhave was 81 and breathed her last on Friday at nearly 12.30 a.m. at her Mumbai residence in Dadar. Activists of Maharashtra Rationalist Association and two other organisations demonstrated on Tuesday, 12 May 1981 against self-styled godman Sathya Sai Baba and against the participation of O.P. Maharashtra Rationalist Association was one of the first rationalist organisations in Maharashtra. Cross to bear: Sanal Edamaruku, president of the Indian Rationalist Association, has been accused of blasphemy after saying a dripping crucifix was not divine intervention but toilet water. Please join the Rationalist Association (UK) in condemning the misuse of Indian law by several Catholic organisations to silence a campaigner against superstition. The Association was very active during the period before the rationalist movement split into several organisations like All India Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti and, very recently, "We, the Brights." 5 talking about this. Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS): Retired Professor Pushpa Bhave, a well-known Marathi socialist, rationalist and reformer passed away following a prolonged illness, said family friends. A Hindu woman discovered the alleged miracle. Sanal Edamaruku served Indian Rationalist Association as its General Secretary from 1984 to 2005 and as its president since then. Q10: You are an active member of Gujarat-Mumbai Rationalist Association (GMRA). … FIRA has so far convened twelve national conferences: Delegates of 8th National Conference of FIRA held in Nagpur, A delegate exposing a so-called 'miracle' of eating fire at the 8th FIRA conference in Nagpur, Dr Vilas Sapkal, vice chancellor, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, inaugurating the 8th National Conference of FIRA held in Nagpur by cutting a string of seven chilies and a lemon, a charm commonly used by Hindus to ward off evil, Although India is a secular democracy, blasphemy laws are still enforced under the Indian penal code and threats of violence are common for members of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations. New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists is an organisation, established in 1927 in New Zealand for the promotion of rationalism and secular humanism. Lokhandwala wrote about rationalist activities in India in international publications like American Atheist Magazine. What is GMRA all about? The The organisation is succeeded by Mumbai Rationalist Association, which in turn has paved the way for Sapiens Foundation. His own public page has more than 17,000 followers. Sanal is a proponent of rationalism and is known for his efforts to bust myths and miracles. The Atheists and Rationalists society of India, who in the past have publicly denounced Bhagwat Gita for being a racist text, have opposed its proposed ban in Russia. Mumbai was the birthplace of the Indian Rationalist Association (IRA), founded in 1930 by Mumbaikar R P Paranjpe. Today, Sanal is the president of the Indian Rationalist Association, an organisation that conducts various campaigns in rural India to educate masses about the dangers of blind faith. Maharashtra Rationalist Association was an organisation dedicated to spreading rationalism and humanism in Maharashtra, India, and was an integral part of the rationalist movement in Maharashtra. Mumbai was the birthplace of the Indian Rationalist Association (IRA), founded in 1930 by Mumbaikar R P Paranjpe. The next day, the Governor invited Lokhandwala to his official residence and expressed regret for the arrest and the misbehaviour of his staff. The Indian Rationalist Association was founded in 1949, with the good wishes of British philosopher Bertrand Russell. Sanal Edamauku, president of the Indian Rationalist Association came in to investigate, and on national television he proclaimed his findings to millions of Indians: the wall behind the statue was leaking and growing algae. The Gujarat-Mumbai Rationalist Association (GMRA) has said that Jani's claims have never been proven, and no reports of his medical tests have been made public so far. It played a pivotal role in mobilising support for irreligion in India well into the 1980s. Mr Edamaruku runs the India Rationalist Association page which has close to 5,000 members. Indian Rationalist Association has 6,638 members. When the Mumbai police later refused to issue "anticipatory bail" (effectively denying him release even if he succeeded in posting bail), Edamaruku fled to Finland. FFF Family Planning Association of India FPAI Bajaj Bhavan Nariman Point MUMBAI (BOMBAY) 400021 Established in: Federation of All Indian Tea Traders' Associations Established in: Federation of Bombay Blood Banks Maharashtra Rationalist Association was the fulcrum of organised rationalism in the state. FIRA is affiliated to International Humanist and Ethical Union and supports minimum statement on Humanism (as required by IHEU bylaw 5.1[7]) and the Amsterdam Declaration 2002. She was a journalist and rationalist. The Columbia Journalism Review states that the Hindutva is "associated with activities ranging from lynchings, riots, and bomb blasts to threats of rape, dismemberment, incarceration, and hanging of people critical of them and their sectarian idea of India. Maharashtra Rationalist Association was an organisation dedicated to spreading rationalism and humanism in Maharashtra, India,[1] and was an integral part of the rationalist movement in Maharashtra. "Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. 27 MAR 2013; Sanal Edamaruku: Fighting Blasphemy Charges in India Sanal Edamaruku: Fighting Blasphemy Charges in India. Pallavi Polanki December 04, 2012 12:48:45 IST File Photo. Narendra Nayak, secretary, Dakshina Kannada Rationalist Association, mourned his death, recalling him as a brilliant personality, a multi-faceted genius and a very kind hearted person. Sanal, who has spent much of his career exposing so-called 'miracles', investigated the case of a 'bleeding statue' outside a Mumbai church in March this year, revealing on … That was eight years back. Premanand and Nayak met in 1980 or 1981 when Nayak was the secretary of Dakshina Kannada Rationalist Association. He anchored a number of high-profile events and successful campaigns to further the causes of secularism and humanism. ....The Indian Rationalist Association has experienced specialists for such cases and a long track record of successful investigations into similar claims. Leading Indian rationalist Sanal Edamaruku with the latest on his fight against blasphemy charges in India, filed one year ago after he debunked a supposed miracle at a Catholic Church in Mumbai. Maharashtra Rationalist Association became inactive over time for unspecified reasons. Basava Premanand is the founder of the FIRA who died on 4 October 2009. The Atheist Centre launched by Mahatma Gandhi's follower Goparaju Ramachandra Rao "Gora" in Andhra Pradesh in 1940, and the Indian Rationalist Association (IRA) set up in Chennai with R.P. The noted Indian rationalist argued that a "miraculous" dripping crucifix in Mumbai was caused by faulty plumbing and not divine intervention. Mr Edamaruku runs the India Rationalist Association page which has close to 5,000 members. MUMBAI: The Juhu police have registered an FIR against president of the Indian Rationalist Association (IRA) Sanal Edamaruku under Section 295 … A boy uses solar filter glasses to view a rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse at a school in Mumbai on 26 December 2019. getty images Can India's rationalists stop the total eclipse of reason? It is not theistic, and it does not accept supernatural views of reality.". Mehra, the Governor of the secular state of Maharashtra, in a religious function at Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. The Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations (FIRA) is an umbrella body of 83 (as of 2012)[1] rationalist, atheist, skeptic, secularist and scientist organisations in India. Sanal is the son of veteran rationalist leader and author late Joseph Edamaruku. Indian Rationalist Association: Get Indian Rationalist Association Latest News, Videos and Photos also find Breaking news, updates, information on Indian Rationalist Association. Up to now, all of them have been Up to now, all of them have been exposed as frauds. Rationalism: a 21st century worldview; What Rationalism means to me; Why I am a Rationalist; RSA: Reclaiming Secular Australia; Policies; Governance; Resources. The activists were arrested and taken to police station. “A LEAF OF THE TREE MOVES WITHOUT THE CONCENT OF GOD”. Sanal Edamaruku, the president of the Indian Rationalist Association is in the hot seat after he tried to debunk the mysterious dripping statue at a Vile Parle church in Mumbai as being more about holey plumbing than holy water. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. : Rationalism and rationalist words have become untouchable, due to aggressive and offensive style of protest of rationalists themselves. MAR 27, 2013; Sanal Edamaruku: Fighting Blasphemy Charges in India Sanal Edamaruku: Fighting Blasphemy Charges in India. [4] They shouted slogans such as "Sai Baba is a trickster!" File Photo. [4], In 2004, Premanand put forth a proposal for Narendra Nayak to become president of FIRA at a general body meeting held at Bhatinda, Punjab. The event received wide publicity in the media and cemented Maharashtra Rationalist Association's position as a formidable force in the renaissance movement in Maharashtra. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Narendra Nayak, secretary, Dakshina Kannada Rationalist Association, mourned his death, recalling him as a brilliant personality, a multi-faceted genius and a … FIRA has grown from about 50 organizations in 2005 to 83 organizations in 2012.[6]. Indian Rationalist Association (IRA) is as the name suggests an Indian institution that tries to expose the so-called godmen and other superstitions. Defends reason and science. (Report). [2] The organisation is succeeded by Mumbai Rationalist Association, which in turn has paved the way for Sapiens Foundation. Our meeting was arranged by the Galle branch of the Sri Lanka rationalist association at the Town Hall, its president Dr.Shirley D’Silva and the secretary Gamini Wilson were our hosts. The Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations ( FIRA ) is an umbrella body of 83 rationalist, atheist, skeptic, secularist and scientist organisations in India. Shahu Maharaj, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ramaswami Naicker, B.R. … Narendra Dabholkar of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) was assassinated by gun shot on 20 August 2013 in Pune, Maharashtra. As an apex body of rationalist organisations, it is committed to the development of scientific temper and humanism in India, involved in promoting tolerance, critical thinking, women's rights, secularization, and freedom of expression, and fighting against the Caste system of Hinduism and its violence (especially towards Dalit population), superstition, pseudoscience, and child marriage. About RSA; What is Rationalism? Founded in 1949. But, as we went on the crowd swelled and it was soon standing room only. The program started with a small crowd which included two Buddhist monks! Maharashtra Rationalist Association is the predecessor of Mumbai Rationalist Association, which has since paved the way for Sapiens Foundation in order to broadbase its scope into a wide range of activities such as environmentalism, LGBT rights and human rights. The concept of making geniuses out of small children … [5] The organisation conducts events and runs campaigns under the better known banner We The Sapiens, and is headed by its Chief Executive Manoj John,[6] who is also the Development Director of Atheist Alliance International. Mumbai was the birthplace of the Indian Rationalist Association (IRA), founded in 1930 by Mumbaikar R P Paranjpe. It is to be noted that Jani was kept under observation for 15 days by the Defense Institute for Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a research laboratory under Defense Research and Development Organisation … , promoting reason, debate and free thought since 1885 successful campaigns to further the causes of and. 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