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LOS ANGELES, U.S.A, August 1, 2003: Writing a book about Hinduism was the last thing on Prithvi Raj Singh’s mind when he emigrated to the United States from Hyderabad, India, 32 years ago. A chemical engineer by training, Singh became preoccupied with the subject: How would he teach his American-born children about Hinduism? His answer came in the form of a book he wrote recently: “How to Present Hinduism to Younger Generation.” Written in clear and simple style, the book is intended to help parents initiate a dialogue with their children about Hinduism. He emphasized that the book is by no means an exhaustive survey of Hinduism, but rather an introduction. Singh is the chairman of the Federation of Hindus Association, a 300-member cultural organization based in Diamond Bar that draws its members from throughout the Inland Valley of California. There are an estimated 1.2 million Hindus in the United States. Of them, Singh estimates that 7,000 to 10,000 live in the Inland Empire. Singh said he encounters many parents with concerns similar to his own. “We are the first generation from India,” he said. “We were living in the atmosphere there. Our children aren’t.” Raj Deep, an 18-year-old student whose family knows Singh, agreed. “If parents don’t introduce their culture, I don’t think kids will get the culture, unless they’re in the community or learn from friends.”

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