My Friend, Lord Ganesha
The great Lord Ganesha has been prayed to, worshiped and adored in one form or another since time began; and […]
For the Love of Lanka
Ganapathypillai Shanmugasunderam (62), known professionally as Dr. Shan Sunder, was born and raised in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. After immigrating to
Nepal’s Downtrodden
BY HARI BANSH JHA The kingdom of Nepal’s 24 million citizens comprise 103 distinct groups speaking 92 languages. The caste-based
Letters to the Editor 10-2005
I was so moved to read Shurjendu Dutt-Mazumdar’s essay ( “Finding Self Identity, ” Oct/Nov/Dec, 2004) prompted by your query
The Hindu Trinity Myth
A few years ago a non-Hindu professor who teaches world religions at a Texas University visited our monastery to learn
Quotes & Quips
Do everything with full attention. Nothing should be done without reverence, for everything is really done unto God. You should
Your Self, the Inner Controller
The upanishads contain famous philosophical debates held in the courts of ancient kings. Rishi Yajnavalkya shines victorious with his revelations
“Workship ” with “Grattitude “
BY NANNAPANENI NARAYANA RAO I completed high school in India 58 years ago. Eighteen years after that, I received my
Diaspora
PAKISTAN CACHE OF HINDU TREASURE RESCUED FROM SMUGGLERS In June, 2005, Pakistan’s Customs Drug Enforcement Cell confiscated 1,482 pieces of
Digital Dharma
One of the most frequently asked Hindu questions is "When is the next festival, what does it mean and what