History and Geography: Shaped by Volcanos and Fiery Invasions
It looks a lot like the descriptions of Elysian lands where the Gods dwell. If you ask the Balinese, they […]
Festival: Bali’s Annual Day of Silence
In Bali, the start of a new year is not marked by fireworks or a ten-second countdown; ritual here is
Music, Art and Dance: Bali’s Bedazzling Cultural Identity
BY RAJIV MALIK Creative and unique yet traditional, Bali’s art is a reflection of its culture and its people. Temple
From the Agamas: How Grace Descends as the Guru
When all of the karmas of the soul, both good and bad, become equal, then Sivasakti destroys them. Thereafter, no
Memory: Dealing with the Unspeakable
BY JANET DE NEEFE Not long after 9/11 in the US, Bali was also shaken by terrorism. In the tourist
Letters to the Editor 4-2012
RISHIKESH’S KAILASH ASHRAM I have been a regular reader of Hinduism Today for years. The group behind the magazine works
Quotes and Quips
Truthfulness alone constitutes the spiritual discipline of the kali yuga. If a man clings tenaciously to Truth, he ultimately realizes
Educational Insight: Hindu Wedding
In this Educational Insight, we present a pictorial summary of the Hindu wedding ceremony, with text drawn from a new
Special Feature: Bali, Land of Offerings
By Rajiv Malik, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia From the moment I arrived in Bali in September of 2011, I found myself
In My Opinion: The Light of the Spirit
BY DADA J.P. VASWANI A beautiful story is given to us in our ancient legends. A great rishi, Yajnavalkya, comes