Many religions separate men and women during religious services, and have been doing so since the dawn of organised religion. Why? Is this prejudice? Discrimination? Offering a beautiful example from her own upbringing, In a glorious video filmed on the holy banks of Mother...
Read MoreThe sacred yagna, or havan, or homa fire is one of the most sacred and ancient rituals in the Hindu tradition. Fire is the divine purifier and as we place offerings into the fire we symbolically offer to the divine fire all within ourselves that...
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Parmarth Niketan · Homosexuality in India & Hindu SpiritualityWhy is there such difficulty in accepting homosexuality in India and the Hindu tradition? As a culture that is otherwise so open and embracing, what is the issue with accepting our gay, bi-sexual or transgender sisters and...
Read MoreMantras are one of the most sacred, ancient and powerful aspects of the Hindu tradition. As beautiful and sacred as the words of our mantras are, the most important part of our mantra japa (chanting/reciting a mantra) isn’t the words of the mantra itself. It’s...
Read MoreIndia is our History and our Destiny, and more and more of our brothers and sisters around the world are turning toward Indian culture, heritage and traditions, for health in the body, mind, heart and soul. Why? ...
Read MoreWhy do we offer the five elements in all our puja, our worship ceremonies? We always offer something of earth (flowers), fire, water, air and ether. But why? The elements have been created by God, so why offer them back to God? Why does God...
Read MoreWhy is there such difficulty in accepting homosexuality in India and the Hindu tradition? As a culture that is otherwise so open and embracing, what is the issue with accepting our gay, bi-sexual or transgender sisters and brothers? ...
Read MoreDuring Sadhviji's address upon the 75th-anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, hosted by the United Nations Association of San Francisco (where the Charter was originally signed), Grace Cathedral and United Religions Initiative, she shares the deep and powerful history of...
Read MoreLord Shiva is depicted as sitting on top of a tiger’s skin, but why? What does the tiger represent? Of what is Lord Shiva reminding us? ...
Read MoreYoga comes from the Indian spiritual tradition, Sanatan Dharma, also known as Hinduism. So, does it mean that practicing yoga is practicing Hinduism? Mala beads are also frequently worn by yogis. If you wear a mala or use on the chant mantras, does that mean...
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