Quotes & Quips
SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA (1916-1993), FOUNDER OF CHINMAYA MISSION A sannyasin of great spiritual attainment came to the outskirts of a village […]
Sacred Cow, Divine Mother
The protection of the bovine species is prescribed by Hindu scripture. Orthodox Hindus are adamant that the nurture of cows
How I Became a Hindu
BY JOHN CAMPOS A few years ago, an Indian woman dressed in a sari approached me at a gas station
Diaspora
AFGHANISTAN KABUL HINDUS AND SIKHS FACE CHALLENGES TO CREMATION Since the fall of the taliban in Afghanistan, Kabul Hindus and
Using the Power of Affirmation
The idea behind affirmations is that through the repetition of positive statements, we can improve our self-concept, make greater progress
Let Kids Be Kids
The following is an edited excerpt from an interview of Swami Tejomayananda which appeared in the Spring 2003 issue of
Digital Dharma
PILGRIMAGE Magical Andhra Andhra pradesh is a land bejewelled with ancient temples. Though it is a religious "melting pot," its
One Man’s Divine Diversion
BY RAJIV MALIK Sanjay started collecting images of Lord Ganesha about five years ago. “I used to collect matchboxes, ”
Living for Inner Search
BY TIRTHO BANERJEE Swami Shitlaprasad, 85, has lived his life in reverence for God and service to people. Born in
Time’s OM Page
Let there be no confusion. the primary aim of meditation is spiritual evolution. Not surprisingly, such a lofty goal appeals