I'm a Hindu woman, and yes, I can study the Vedas
“In Hinduism, women are not allowed to read their religious scriptures.” I’m taken aback in surprise as my eyes fixate on this line in our …
“In Hinduism, women are not allowed to read their religious scriptures.” I’m taken aback in surprise as my eyes fixate on this line in our …
“Chz Bozekh Kaath?” Every night before bed, my father would ask me and my brother if we wanted to hear a story about his life in Kashmir. We would rest our …
Dharmic Concept Of Nation And Citizenry The Dharmic tradition for governance and rule has been a system of monarchs and ministers administering and protecting …
Re-published with permission, original article can be found at Serving the Balance, by neetijofvulcan As St. Olaf students, we fight for human rights, and this …
Granting the official position of religious advisor at a world renowned university to a person who is better known for political activism than religious …
Most of this information comes from the volumes of “Culture and Political History of Kashmir” by PNK Bamzai, published in 1994. The many volumes of this book …
Reposted with permission Laptop? Check. Bedding? Check. Notebooks? Check. It’s that time of the year again: back to college. Whether you’re a freshman or a …
To our followers, we want to thank you for all of your love and support, especially for the New York Senate Bill S6648/Assembly Bill A8545. This state bill has …
Indic Immigrant reflects on recent events regarding race, and one potential way forward offered by yoga. The cold-blooded murder of George Floyd in broad …
What is a marriage in Hinduism? According to the Purusharthas — four aims of life: Dharma (duty), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), Moksha (liberation) — are …
SPOILER WARNING!!!! Alright, let’s be real, this is pretty much the one and only TV show all of the diaspora is talking about, and honestly, it’s a discussion …
Although the word is commonly translated as ‘religion,’ this is incorrect. As often happens, there is no direct equivalent of dharma in the English language …
Reposted with permission So you call yourself a woke Hindu? You’ve gone to a Hindu group since childhood, learned about the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and done …
To mark this year’s Ramnavami, we thought it would be a good time to write about the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement. The ruling by the Supreme Court, after many years …
A Medium article published by Equality Labs titled “Why Do We Say No to Holi? A Guide To Challenge Casteism” highlights the poor standards of writing that some …
For this international women’s day, we wanted to highlight the importance of the female energy in the Dharmic world. Shakti represents creativity, sustenance, …
Reposted with Permission “I have avoided speaking about the Delhi riots for a variety of reasons– in particular, it is difficult to parse through …
John Oliver recently aired a piece on Modi and his policies in India. While Oliver’s past shows have been enjoyable, because they were understood to be …
As with most things like this, let us begin with a brief definition of caste. Despite being something that is closely associated with Hindu culture, caste has …
Saraswati Puja is the first of two spring festivals celebrated in the Hindu Culture. Saraswati is the great mother of the ancient Vedas, Veda Mata, and their …
Kashmir has been integral to the Indian identity for millennia. Its rich culture, enlightening scholarship, and natural beauty have contributed greatly to the …
For a long time now we have been thinking about creating a platform for second generation American Hindus (sometimes called ABCDs) to express our thoughts on a …