When I was in grade school, questions such as “Why does your religion have monkeys, elephants, and other animals?” were ubiquitous. I was always interested in our religion, but I could never defend it because I felt I wasn’t well-informed. My friends practicing other religions were able to speak eloquently about their faith, but they never had to defend it. It didn’t help that school textbooks contained incorrect details on Hinduism, probably because they were written by someone of a different faith. (A huge thank you to the Hindu American Foundation for changing that!) While other religions had similar prophets…
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The ancient Vedic science of yoga is gaining more and more popularity each and every year. Even though the current practice of yoga is slowly moving towards mindfulness rather than just stretch-based fitness, many still fail to realize that yoga is so much more. Yoga and meditation are designed for self-realization and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali provide a step-by-step guide to reach enlightenment. To attain this, however, one must be able to quiet the mind and find a stillness between her thoughts. The first step of the Yoga Sutras is “Yama” which translates to self-restraint or moral discipline and…
Nasya is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves the administration of medicated oils, herbal powders, or other herbal preparations into the nostrils. Our centuries old practice has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including sinusitis, allergies, and headaches. When we talk about Ayurveda, we talk about the doshas. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha energies are always present. The dosha that is quick to get out of balance as well as push the others out of balance is Vata. When Vata is out of balance, dryness, variability, and irregularity is present. When we feel off, we need Pitta and Kapha…
Diwali, the Hindu New Year, is a time of renewal. We want to bring in light, positivity, and kindness. We want to remove darkness, negativity, and anything that drains our energy. Darkness could be seen as external, but what about internal? Have you ever experienced intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are recurring thoughts that are unwanted and cause distress. They can lead you down a tunnel of darkness. When the darkness is in your mind, it can be very hard to escape. Breathing is automatic for us. However, you can take advantage of manual, conscious breathing to take control of the…
Hindus of Georgia PAC organized an outstanding event named “Demonising a Democracy …A Factual analysis by Dr. Salvatore Babones” on July 14, 2023, in Atlanta. The purpose of the program was to conduct an analysis of various rankings on India, based on facts and research. Dr. Salvatore Babones is a quantitative comparative sociologist whose current research focuses on the political sociology of democracy. He had also published papers on economic development in post-socialist transition economies and quantitative methods for cross-national comparisons. He is the author / editor of fourteen books and several dozen academic research articles. He earned his MS…
“Every child can read. Every child can sing. Every child can dance. Every child can act. Because when we believe in every child, we see that their potential is limitless.” Driven by this belief, Shaheen Mistri, CEO and Founder of Teach For India, embarked on an ambitious journey with Teach For India – to pick students without any exposure or experience to the arts, and stage a 90-page, Sufi and Hamilton-inspired, hip-hop musical with them in 18 months. And so, The Conference of the Birds was born. Adapted from a Sufi text by Farid Ud-din Attar, The Conference of the Birds takes the audience on a journey exploring…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 50% of all instances of anemia are thought to be caused by iron deficiency. Over 2,000 people will receive free screenings during the 90-day Bus Yatra.The ‘Na Na Anemia Bus Yatra 2.0’ has been launched by P&G Health in collaboration with FOGSI (The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India) following the successful conclusion of the ‘Na Na Anemia Bus Yatra’ project in the northern cities of India last year. Na Na Anemia Bus Yatra 2.0 will continue to spread awareness about Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), with a goal to expand…
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes India’s PM Modi as the Guest of Honor at the July 14 Bastille Day Parade. PM Narendra Modi attended the military parade on France National Day as the Guest of Honor. President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in Hindi, विश्व इतिहास में एक विशालकाय, भविष्य के लिए निर्णायक भूमिका निभाने वाला देश, रणनीतिक साझेदार, मित्र। इस साल की 14 जुलाई की परेड के लिए भारत को सम्मानित अतिथि के रूप में स्वागत करते हुए हमें बहुत खुशी हो रही है। “A giant in world history, a country playing a decisive role in the future, a strategic…
