Hindu Dharma considers the mangalsutra to be a soubhagyalankar (Soubhagya is marital status of a woman and alankar is ornament) of the woman. This ornament is to be placed around the bride’s...
~ Dr. Frank Morales Indian Hindu parents are to be given immense credit. The daily challenges that typical Hindu parents face in encouraging their children...
Nathuram Godse was arrested immediately after he assassinated Gandhiji, based on a F. I. R. filed by Nandlal Mehta at the Tughlak Road Police station at...
Diwali is celebrated with full enthusiasm as the festival of lights. Fireworks have become a major part of the Diwali celebrations. The ancient celebration is linked...
~ With excerpts from the writings of Swami Sivananda Deepavali or Diwali means “a row of lights”. It falls on the last two days of the...
The concept of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is unique to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely naïve about India, then it’s...
One of the most profound attributes of Hinduism is the recognition and worship of God as feminine. In fact, Hinduism is the only major religion that...
Shaanti, meaning “peace”, is a natural state of being. Disturbances are created either by others or us. For example, peace already exists in a place until someone...
~ Ram Lingam What’s your IQ? What’s your EQ? These days we are also asked what your SQ (spiritual quotient) is. These IQ, EQ, SQ etc are available...
~ Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Countless people across the world ask me: “Have you converted to Hinduism?” The question is understandable. After all, people don’t often behold an...