Every year in mid-summer, Lord Jagannath, with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, goes on vacation, traveling on grand chariots, from his temple in Puri, to his garden palace ... Read More

The theory of reincarnation, which has its roots in ancient Hindu philosophy, influenced many a great Western mind. Here're some eye-opening thoughts on reincarnation from renowned personalities, such as Socrates, ... Read More

Mike Myers’ mocking comedy 'The Love Guru' opened on June 20 amidst protests that the film is offensive to Hinduism. It is vulgar but not Hinduphobic, said a Hindu group. ... Read More

The Sanskrit equivalent for fear is “Bhaya”. Fear is an emotion that is produced when one’s life is in danger on account of external forces. Fear is illusory; it cannot ... Read More

The purpose of religion is to make us a better human being. It helps us manifest the god or goodness within us for the benefit of oneself and the world. ... Read More

"You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is ... Read More

Hindu deities have particular vehicles or 'vahana' on which they travel. These vehicles, which are either animals or birds, represent the various forces that he or she rides. The deities ... Read More

An American medical doctor takes the teachings of Hindu philosophy and the Bhagavad-Gita and applies it to her practice of helping patients cope with chronic pain. Read on to find ... Read More

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) and Karl Marx (1818-1883) viewed socialism and religion through two different prisms with the ultimate goal of uplifting the downtrodden and the exploited class. In this comparative ... Read More