The Magazine

January/February/March, 2025

17 articles in this issue

A Telling Tale for Kids
Youth

A Telling Tale for Kids

The Bicycle Thieves Story by Anuradha Murali Illustrations by Rajeev N.T. Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami: The collection…

January 1, 2025
Is There Still a Need for Hinduism?
Spiritual Life

Is There Still a Need for Hinduism?

An answer to the academic world’s notion that religion has been superceded by rational thought and the ascendance of sci…

January 1, 2025
Disciplines of Yoga 
Spiritual Life

Disciplines of Yoga 

A path to self-mastery through solitude and dedicated practice The following are excerpts from Dr. S. P. Sabharathnam’s …

January 1, 2025
Herd Lumbers Across the USA
Environment

Herd Lumbers Across the USA

An invasive toxic shrub is transformed into models of elephants in South India to raise millions for forest restoration …

January 1, 2025
How to Heal Hypertension
Health & Ayurveda

How to Heal Hypertension

Natural methods ensure a healthy body By Dr. Virender Sodhi Any visit to the doctor can be stressful—even raising your […

January 1, 2025
Embodying the Goddess
Spiritual Life

Embodying the Goddess

Vibrant traditional dress brings the Mayana Kollai’s fierce traditions to life Story By: Padma KrishnanAll Photos By: An…

January 1, 2025
The Ganga Water Pilgrimage
Temples & Pilgrimage

The Ganga Water Pilgrimage

Yearly in mid-summer, millions of Hindus walk to Haridwar in the Kanvar Yatra to collect and carry back Gangajal for [&h…

January 1, 2025
Colonization and the Hindu Image
Culture & Society

Colonization and the Hindu Image

Explore the origins of what American schools continue to teach about Hinduism By Koenraad Elst  Kundan singh’s and …

January 1, 2025
Dharma Defenders in America
Youth

Dharma Defenders in America

The Hindu American Foundation’s Dharma Ambassador Certification Program helps graduates explain the religion convincingl…

January 1, 2025
Our Duty to Make Offerings
Spiritual Life

Our Duty to Make Offerings

Minister’s Message The various forms of yajna teach us to see beyond our individuality By Sri Jayendra Puri Swamiji The …

January 1, 2025
A Journey of Devotion
Spiritual Life

A Journey of Devotion

Ram Rath Yatra Traverses 27,000 Miles to Unite Hindus Across the US By Reena Rathore, US In a monumental effort [&hellip…

January 1, 2025
Invoking the Divine Feminine
Spiritual Life

Invoking the Divine Feminine

Interview With Maa Gyaan Suveera By Erica Bassani, Rishikesh During my research on female masters to interview for the W…

January 1, 2025
Quotes & Quips
Quotes & Quips

Quotes & Quips

“I take it this is your first time making chocolate ganache?” “If you go on working with the light available, […]

January 1, 2025
In My Opinion
Opinion

In My Opinion

The Value of Hindu Art Forms How Bharatanatyam instills discipline,devotion and connection to our traditions By Oviaa Ma…

January 1, 2025
Global Dharma
Global Dharma

Global Dharma

Grandparent Uses Modern Media to Pass on Her Faith American Hindu parents and grandparents are grappling with how to kee…

January 1, 2025
Letters to the Editor 1-2025
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor 1-2025

Venerating Ram via the Gita For hundreds of years, devotees have been studying and chanting the Bhagavad Gita in homes […

January 1, 2025