UNITED STATES, February 2011: Theologians, psychologists and sociologists agree about the benefits — spiritual, emotional and communal — of confession. Revealing our sins and missteps to a spiritual preceptor, in writing or in person, helps alleviate guilt and its accompanying anxieties. That, in turn, leads to happier, healthier living. A Catholic bishop in Indiana recently gave his imprimatur to a…
UNITED STATES, February 2011: [HPI note: HAF’s Suhag Shukla responds to a fellow Washington Post blogger who asked ‘Is conversion wrong?’ and ‘Is anger over conversion an extenuating circumstance for murder?’ In response to the second question, her answer is a simple: No. But the analysis of the first point, ‘Is conversion wrong?’ is much more nuanced, as you can…
USA, February 22, 2011: About.com’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards showcases the best products, features and services in multiple categories, from technology to hobbies to parenting. In the realm of Hinduism, nominations for the best Hindu organization, magazine, blog, matrimonial & shopping sites are now down to five finalists in five different categories. Vote for your favorites now. Make your voice…
What is the secret of the true life? To remain still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly awake while in meditation. Dada Sadhu Vaswani Source
UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2011: A drug derived from the curry spice turmeric may be able to help the body repair some of the damage caused in the immediate aftermath of a stroke. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are preparing to embark on human trials after promising results in rabbits. The Stroke Association said it was the…
KAUAI, HAWAII, February 20, 2011: Hinduism Today is working on a story on the temples and monasteries of Goa, with a specific focus on the Shri Gaudapadacharya Math, Gokarna Mutt and Kavel Muth. However we have not direct contact with any of these institutions and need someone who can introduce us to them. Ideally, this well-connected Hindu would be located…
TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, February 2011: (by Paras Ramoutar) Trinidad and Tobago’s pioneering Hindu Prachar Kendra, located in Central Trinidad, has dedicated the Year 2011 in devotion to Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. Titled, Shri Rama Saadhanna, it will host 27 sessions of spiritual practice in an attempt to reignite the teaching, message and life of Lord Rama. The Kendra was…
PANAJI, GOA, INDIA, January 20, 2011: Paush, the tenth month of the Hindu calendar, has special significance for Hindu women in Goa. Over five nights – with the full moon of Malani Purnima being the grandest – they express their love and respect for the forest deity popularly called Vandevi. The celebration is called Dhalo. Once, there were many places…
Most people, most of the time, are under the influence of the ego. Now, when someone is driving under the influence, a policeman can pull that drunk driver over and measure the level of inebriation with a breathalyzer test. But what policeman has the authority to pull you over and give you an egolizer test? You are driving, living, acting…
WASHINGTON, U.S., January 24, 2011: In New Delhi a group of hungry college students crowded around the newest food stall in an upscale market: the American Hotdog Factory. Its sign proudly announced ‘real American hotdogs for the first time in India.’ But these ‘hawdawgs’ – the Indian pronunciation – aren’t exactly what they would find on the streets of New…