The physical discipline of Yoga involves specific breathing techniques and postures, called asanas - a Sanskrit term, which means "to sit in a particular position." In other words, asanas are ... Read More

In the Upanishads, we can study the graceful conflict of thought with thought, the emergence of more satisfactory thought and the rejection of inadequate ideas. Thought forged ahead to unravel ... Read More

Read the full text of the English translation of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Charles Johnston - complete in four Books with Introduction to each. They contain the essence ... Read More

Offended by the depiction of Hindu god Ganesha on a bottle of beer, an Indian American law student has sued the US Lost Coast Brewery for ‘hurting the sentiments of ... Read More

Buddha, as we know, began his meditation as a Hindu. He was awakened with a new enlightenment only to denounce Hinduism and emerge as the founder of a new religion. ... Read More

Jealousy keeps us under a sense of discouraging frustration and disappointment. It makes us gloomy. It is such a depressing feeling that we cannot tell about it to even our ... Read More

Through this story, Swami Sivananda shows that just as a mother was necessary for her daughter to learn that butter exists in milk and that churning will bring it out, ... Read More

Tulsi or the Holy Basil has amazing healing powers. It can used as a herbal medicine in numerous ailments, including fever, common cold, coughs, sore throat, respiratory disorder, kidney stone, ... Read More

Locate a temple in your country. Here are the details of various Hindu temples in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Europe, UK and the Caribbean... GO

George Harrison said, "If there's a God, I want to see Him. It's pointless to believe in something without proof, and Krishna consciousness and meditation are methods where you can ... Read More

A useful resource for Hindu couples whose nuptial knots are on the rocks, or for lawmen trying to save them. This book by Manjit Singh Nijjar tells you about ... Read More

Here are the lyrics of 5 prayers - the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, and Meditations on Shiva, Ganesha, Krishna and Rama. Also included are the meanings of each of these prayers...GO

In a 'reconversion' ceremony, 567 Christians returned to Hinduism in the Indian state of Orissa. The ceremony was an elaborate arrangement made at a local school premises where the people, ... Read More

The southern Indian city of Madurai is famous for its beautiful temples. One of the oldest in the sub-continent, it's more than just a place for pilgrims. Manoj Sadasivan writes ... Read More

Once upon a time a peacock and a tortoise became great friends. The peacock lived on a tree on the banks of the stream in which the tortoise had his ... Read More

“Brahman” - the Hindu concept of the Absolute is exclusive to Hinduism, and to call it “God” is imprecise. It is neither the “old man in the sky” concept, nor ... Read More