by Promod Puri It is wrong to assume anti-Muslim hatred in Canada only exists on the fringes of the far … More
Category: Religion
All About Hinduism
by Promod Puri Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to … More
The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice
Natasha Mikles, Texas State University As many Indian Americans celebrate the election of the first Black and South Asian woman, … More
Shastras In Hinduism
While traversing along with its ritual, religious and spiritual landscape, we discover on top of it quite a meaningful spectrum … More
RELIGION HAS BEEN THE MOTIVATING FORCE IN AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Even now, with very few exceptions, the American civil rights movement has never been led on a political platform.
NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR
The sufferings could be innocently or naively self-inflicted, from fellow beings, or other causes. Elements of nature and the so-called fate also play minor or significant roles to accompany man’s lifelong journey through calamity and disaster.
Guru Nanak’s Message of Divine Order
Hukam Razai Chalna, Nanak Likhyea Naal. Hukmae Andhar Sabh, Bahar Hukme Na Koe These are the two separate edicts from … More
Where Is God In The Midst Of Coronavirus
By Promod Puri Churches, temples, mosques, or Gurdwaras may not be much congregated these days due to the Coronavirus epidemic … More
WHERE IS GOD THESE DAYS?
By Promod Puri Churches, temples, mosques, or Gurdwaras may not be much congregated these days due to the Coronavirus epidemic … More
RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS
By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs, and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to religion, the pathways to the divinity … More
Blasphemy And Apostasy In Islam Are More Political Than Religious
Pakistani Islamists march to protest the Supreme Court lenient treatment of Asia Bibi, a Christian Pakistani woman accused of blasphemy, … More
Satnam Waheguru: Both A Prayer And Mantra
By Promod Puri “Satnam Waheguru,” two simple words of profound spiritual significance. A companion in solitude, Satnam Waheguru, where the … More
A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL 2020
In the spirit of exchanging New Year greetings, we wish peace and happiness for all humanity. Human beings, animals, plants, … More
Understanding Satsang And Its Virtues
By Promod Puri In Hindu and Sikh religious activities, Satsang is a popular religious tradition. It is group participation that … More
Universal Appeal of Guru Nanak’s Aarti
By Promod Puri When Guru Nanak Dev, in his myriad spiritual experiences, saw the frame of cosmos beauty, he expressed … More
What Next After Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi Verdict
Neither Hinduism is enriched, nor Islam is poor with the Supreme Court verdict over Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case. Though the … More
Why Sikhs wear a turban and what it means to practice the faith
People participate in a candlelight vigil near the White House to protest violence against Sikhs in 2012. AP Photo/Susan Walsh … More
WHO KNOWS
Human beings are “the most beautiful, intelligent and favorite creation of God.” Perhaps cats, dogs, donkeys, etc., and that bird … More
ORIGIN OF RELIGION
Essentially, religion is a code of conduct for a civil society. It all started from here. With society’s progression, the … More
NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR
NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR (Loosely translated: Nanak says life for everybody is suffering, blissful is … More
Why giant statues of Hindu gods, leaders making Minorities nervous
Indulata Prasad, Arizona State University Statues – big statues, the largest in the world – are being built all across … More
Kartarpur Corridor Reflects Teachings Of Guru Nanak:
By Promod Puri It is hailed as a “Corridor of Peace” between India and Pakistan. The Kartarpur Corridor is a … More
Beyond The Confines Of Atheism And Theism
By Promod Puri When atheists reject the concept or existence of God, their conclusion is based on limited perception. The … More
CONTROLLING FAKE HINDU GURUS
Unlike some other religious orders, Hinduism does not have a centralized controlling authority to guide or to safeguard its values. … More
WHY INDIA MUST KNOW ABOUT VAISAKHI….
Awake India, awake to his vision. Leave those caste barriers, acquire knowledge, be strong in body and be a Khalsa … More
Besides Humans Everything Else Has Consciousness Too
By Promod Puri What is the difference between you, me, and a spoon, a table, a stone, or any object … More
Temple Hinduism, Meditation And Karma
By Promod Puri “Temple-Hinduism” is an expression introduced by Vasudha Narayanan, Professor of Religion, University of Florida. The terminology is … More
God’s Contemplation in Rational & Practical Environments
The personified God is worshipped as the centralized controlling authority influencing every moment of our lives. Moreover, the symbolic undertaking … More
Seeking Evolution In Religions
Rituals, customs, and traditions provide bulk and mostly false identity to a religion. If these are detached from all the … More
Diwali Mubarak Message To Canada’s PM
Dear Hon. Prime Minister Trudeau: In celebration of the popular Indian festival of lights, I also wish you, Diwali Mubarak. … More
Rakshabandan’ – the festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond
A sister tying the protective thread. Vikram Verma, CC BY-ND Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross This year, Monday, … More
EASTER AND VAISAKHI: FESTIVALS OF NEW BEGINNING
By Promod Puri Easter is a celebration of resurrection of Jesus. It is on this day, Christians believe in the … More
RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS
By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to a religion, the pathways to divinity … More
Building Divine Residency More Relevant Than Knowing God He or She
By Promod Puri If God or the Supreme Being is He, She or It; residing in heaven, up there in … More
MANUSMIRITI AND WOMEN
(From the book Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs And Traditions by Promod Puri) Since bias knows no boundaries, Manusmriti not only … More
What does Trump have to do with the Hindu sacred syllable, om?
Republican nominee Donald Trump was recently invited to a fundraising event organized by a conservative group of Hindu Americans, … More
TOLERANCE OR ACCEPTANCE
Jagessar Das M. D. President Kabir Association of Canada People all over the world talk about tolerance, such as racial … More
From The Pen Of Baba Bulleh Shah
Parh parh Alam te faazil hoya Te kaday apnay aap nu parhya ee na Translation: You read to become all … More
Museum Of Sikh History
By Promod Puri The place is called Virasat-E-Khalsa. It is also known as Khalsa Heritage Complex. But for the local … More
“NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR”
A universal truth Agony, misery, pains or sufferings, both physical and emotional, and in all degrees of intensity, are the … More
“Koi bole ram ram; koi khudae….
One of the spiritual gems of Guru Nanak Devji, which portrays the essence of all religions: “Koi bole ram ram; … More
Rituals
The pathways to divinity are infused with words of morality and ethics, principles and noble deeds. Rituals facilitate the walk … More
Significance of Om
It is indeed a subject of astronomical acceptance that from the very sound frequencies of Om the building blocks of … More
Singer Jagjit Singh
By Promod Puri In his 40 years of entertaining and alluring singing career, late Jagjit Singh’s soft and “silky” voice … More
Hinduism, Diwali and swastikas: Explained
Published on: November 1, 2016 | Last Updated: November 1, 2016 1:33 PM PDT Douglass Todd With Canada’s 500,000 Hindus … More
GURU MANEYO GRANTH
By Promod Puri The 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, close to his death, sealed the continuity of human gurus. … More
Seeking Divine Spirit
ॐ भूर्भुवस्व: | तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम् | भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि | धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात् Aum bhur bhuvah swah, tat savitur varenvam. … More
Composition Of God In Hinduism
By Promod Puri Besides His numinous and varied perceptions God also offers a meaningful perspective which can be created by … More
Culture Supersedes Religion in Establishing National Identity
By Promod Puri Culture is a distinctive feature of one group of people comprising of several aspects. One of them … More
Hinduism and Vegetarian Diet
By Arran Stephens The overwhelming majority of the world’s Hindus live in India, which has the largest vegetarian population on … More
Message of Universality in Hindu Mantra
By Promod Puri OM PURNAM MANTRA “Om purnam adah purnam idam purnat purnam udachyate purnasya purnam adaya purnam evavashishyate”. An … More
Quantum Theory And Om
Ever wonder why we chant “om” before our yoga practice or prayer? Check out this interesting take on how Quantum … More
SIGNIFICANCE OF IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
Image formation is a very natural trait in human psychology. In our conscious state all our feelings, ideas and impulses … More
Bad Rituals Breed Fanaticism
One major drawback instituted in ambiguous rituals is the fear factor. And in absurdity, some rituals promise to work like … More
Hinduism and Lord Ganesh
The art community’s fascination for Lord Ganesh is due to His unique appearance as a clearly recognizable elephant tusk-hooded portrayal. … More
