Jogeshwar Roy, a 55 year-old Hindu priest, was preparing for prayers at the Deviganj temple one morning in February 2016. Without warning, six Islamic militants fired gunshots and launched grenades
Jul 25, 2017
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On the Verge of Extinction: Afghanistan’s Last Hindus and Sikhs
In 2012, Samir Narang and his family fled Afghanistan and sought refuge in Germany. Samir’s story is similar to many other Hindus that grew up in Afghanistan, isolated in a
Jul 18, 2017
Quietly Cleansing Pakistan’s Minorities, One Girl at a Time
Ravita, Harya, and Jeevti. What do these three girls have in common? They’re all young Hindu victims of an alarming trend of abductions, forced conversions, and forced marriages that have
Jul 5, 2017
The sounds of the waves, the sounds of the breath, the sound of Om
It is said to be the first sound in the universe, the place where the entire cosmos begins. It is also said to be the last sound heart by Yogis
Jun 8, 2017
Dairy is a traditionally sattvic food, but the way we treat cows today can be tamasic
Hindu practice should constantly strive to most authentically express the essence of its teachings. Dairy does hold a cherished, sacred role in traditional Hindu culture, but can we ignore the
May 24, 2017
Beef Fat or Palm Oil in Money?!? Neither is a Nonviolent Option
Regardless of where you live if you are Hindu, Jain, a vegetarian, vegan or simply someone who cares about the environmental impact of the goods contemporary society produces, this is
May 12, 2017
Karma: Helping us live on good terms with life
“Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be polished without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life becomes better, not bitter.” —
May 8, 2017
Want to Improve Global Health? Adopt a Hindu Paradigm
The culture of finding ‘unity in diversity’ and developing true respect for all beings, through the principles of sama-darshana and asteya, are grounding—both at an individual and societal level—which is
May 4, 2017
Casting Away Colonial Views About Caste
Hindu Americans want to make sure their voice is a part of the dialogue which then shapes perceptions of their religion. By incorrectly judging their experience, and then furthermore trying
May 2, 2017
Our Hindu Teachings, Alongside the Latest Science, Offer a Way Forward on Climate Change
On Saturday, April 29th, thousands of people will be taking to the streets of Washington, DC to march for continued, deepened engagement and action to prevent further dangerous climate change
Apr 27, 2017