Sacred Rudrakshas
Growing & Marketing By Nikki Thapa, Nepal A mere thirty-three miles from Mount Everest in the world’s deepest valley—Khandbari in […]
Sri Aurobindo
Honoring the Life and Philosophy Of India’s Revolutionary Rishi Written by Sudarshan Ramabadran • Art by Mahaveer Swami As a
Merit, Demerit & Liberation
Yes, perform good deeds, but know there is more involved in the soul-maturing process leading to freedom from rebirth By
The Colorful and Divine Facades Of Tamil Nadu’s Rural Homes
From exuberant hues, to images seeking celestial blessings and protection from unwanted influences, villagers boldly adorn even the most modest
Embodied Worship
Meet the Ramnamis, a small community in central India whose elders are boldly tattooed in Lord Ram’s name Photos and
Leaf Plates: Our Traditional Past Meets the Ecological Future
By Devi Ravindraraj, Texas What is beautiful, healthful, environmentally-friendly, fun to eat from, and a long-established feature of Hindu culture?
How Vivekananda Gave Me Purpose
A chance encounter with an L.A. property where Swami stayed briefly in 1899–1900 launched me on a path of personal
I Learned Yoga from a Living Master
Among all the yoga teachers that have come to the West, Swami Bua was one of the most authentic exponents
Meet Kavi Sharma, Mattel’s American Girl Doll of the Year
By Sanjeevani Dedge and Mugdha Shinde, California Each year, a long, thoughtful process takes place to create the American Girl
Inter-Hindu Marriage Impact
Couples merging very different Hindu heritages are redefining the religion in America By Murali Balaji When my wife and I