Feature Stories
Sacred Rudrakshas
Growing & Marketing By Nikki Thapa, Nepal A mere thirty-three miles from Mount Everest in the world’s deepest valley…
The Magazine
July/August/September, 2023
15 articles in this issue
Educational Insights
Sri Aurobindo
Honoring the Life and Philosophy Of India’s Revolutionary Rishi Written by Sudarshan Ramabadran • Art by Mah…
Publisher's Editorials
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 Arts
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 ado…
Embodied Worship
Meet the Ramnamis, a small community in central India whose elders are boldly tattooed in Lord Ram’s name Photos and [&h…
Personal Practice
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 [&hel…
Environment
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-establish…
Spiritual Life
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 […]
Youth
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 Americ…
Opinion
Inter-Hindu Marriage Impact
Couples merging very different Hindu heritages are redefining the religion in America By Murali Balaji When my wife and …
Quotes & Quips
Quotes and Quips
“To listen to some devout people, one would imagine God never laughs.” Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) Let what comes come. Le…
Philosophy & Scripture
Fit for Meditation
Elaborating the yogic steps leading from posture to profound unification The following are selected excerpts from Dr. S.…
The Arts
Siva’s Cosmic Choreography
How Lord Nataraja’s Divine Inspiration Helped Me Embrace Dance and Transform My Entire Life By Savita Tiwari, Mauritius …
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor 7-2023
Mindfulness “The Hindu View of Mindfulness”(Publisher’s Desk, Oct/Nov/Dec 2019) is a great study for those interested in…
Global Dharma
Global Dharma
Temple Renewals Temples Are Reconsecrated In India and Singapore Thousands of devotees witnessed the highly anticipated …