Hindu Basics
Hinduism’s Four Denominations
Hinduism Is a Splendrous Lotus with Four Superb Petals For over 200 years, Western scholars have struggled to understand…
The Magazine
July/August/September, 2022
17 articles in this issue
Hindu Festivals
Nepal’s Grand Mela to Lord Vishnu
Join us for a month-long celebration of sadhana in Nepalís Kathmandu Valley By Nikki Thapa & Rajeev Gurung, Nepal&nb…
Publisher's Editorials
Life’s Challenges Are Not to Be Avoided
We can recoil from difficulties or brave them. Here are three insights that offer hope and strength when times turn [&he…
Temples & Pilgrimage
Girivalam—A Walk to Liberate
My circumambulation of Arunachala mountain in Thiruvannamalai for three years leads me towards ending the circle of birt…
Saints & Sages
Luminary’s Giant Tribute Unveiled
The 216-foot-tall Statue of Equality near Hyderabad honors bhakti Saint Ramanujacharya to mark celebrations of his 1,000…
By Young Writers
Making Mandirs Cool Again
Historically, the Hindu temple was not only the religious center of each village but a social, cultural and even busines…
Culture & Society
My Unfortunate Conversion
How Christian evangelists slowly and rather deceptively lured me into joining their faith during my college days By Divy…
Yogic Freediving
How Going Deep Within Lets One Go Deep Below By Mayuresh Visswanathan If descending into the cold, dark depths of [&hell…
Philosophy & Scripture
Know the Self: Lord Of the Chariot
Lord Yama compels us to identify as the That which restrains the mind The following is from the translation of [……
By Young Writers
Hindu Camp Was Fun!
A hundred of us enjoyed four days of classes, yoga, music, good food—and time to reflect on being young Hindus [……
Personal Practice
Minister’s Message– The Light That Lighteth Everywhere
“There is One Supreme Light which ever burns steadily and surely,and that Light Eternal is God who lighteth every soul […
Personal Practice
Remaining a Hindu in College
How I found diverse ways to deepen my religious life during my university days By Dhanesh Rishi Budhram I am [&hel…
Teaching & Parenting
Guyana’s Hindu College Expands
Cove and John Ashram’s Mahasivaratri celebrations include dedication of 50-foot tall statue of Lord Siva, fire worship, …
Quotes & Quips
Quotes & Quips
“Silence is the language of God, all else is a poor translation.” Rumi (1207-1273), Sufi mystic and poet The stars [&hel…
By Young Writers
Awake with Carnatic Music
Learning classical tunes with soulful gurus in person taught me what bhakti really means By Surya Ambatipudi The first t…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor 7-2022
Grateful Artists! Regarding my article “Meet the Maithil Women Artists of Nepal” in the Jul/Aug/Sep 2021 issue, the arti…
Global Dharma
Khajuraho Iconic Tourism Designation Worries Preservationists The ancient, ornate hindu and Jain temples outside Khajura…