By Steph Coleman

NEW IDEAS PRESENTED IN A NEW WAY I have read several books on theology and sometimes I get the sense…

by Gillian Hancock

WRITTEN WITH GREAT KNOWLEDGE It is very engaging and the author writes with great knowledge and passion as he takes…

By Essie Harmon

I think anyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism, or just being inspired to expand their level of awareness…

By James Masters

The way he writes and puts it all together is very educational, eye-opening, and ultimately transformative. This book, “Hinduism: Beyond…

EXPLORING MEANING OF HINDUISM

Review by Ashok Bhargava The principal idea pursued by Promod Puri’s is to explore meaning of the term ‘Hinduism’ and…

DETAILED BUT CONCISE OVERVIEW

By Naveen Gopal Vice President Pacifica Partners Financial Services Most of us who grew up practicing Hinduism in our daily…

by Acharya S.P.Dwivedi

Promod Puri is a distinguished Canada-based South Asian journalist and prolific essayist. In his book- “Hinduism…..” he tried to cover…

By Vishal Bheeroo

Introduction: Religion is the opium of the people, Karl Marx said. Since times immemorial, various school of thoughts debated on…

Rituals

The pathways to divinity are infused with words of morality and ethics, principles and noble deeds. Rituals facilitate the walk…

Liberalism in Hinduism

Numerous Hindu gods and goddesses though all are the manifestations of God, hold their respective portfolios in the decentralized regime…

Significance of Om

It is indeed a subject of astronomical acceptance that from the very sound frequencies of Om the building blocks of…

Life as a Game of Soccer: Lessons and Insights

Life is likened to a soccer game, influenced by our environments and collective experiences. Individual choices and societal norms shape our paths, determining achievements and challenges. Success depends on stamina, discipline, and luck, while obstacles persist throughout. Ultimately, the game concludes, reflecting the interplay of effort and external factors.

My Canada Day Salutation Goes:

1. To all the volunteers who strive for dedication and devotion preparing the divine langar and washing dishes in Gurdwaras…

Singer Jagjit Singh

By Promod Puri In his 40 years of entertaining and alluring singing career, late Jagjit Singh’s soft and “silky” voice…

The Art of ‘Agree to Disagree’ and its Implications

The phrase “agree to disagree” is often used to save face after failing to reach an agreement. This compromise maintains egos but yields no progress. India and Pakistan have engaged in this for over 68 years without resolving their hostilities. A humorous anecdote illustrates the futility of this stance. Ultimately, “agree to disagree” may be a cop-out.

Is God A Brahmin

IS GOD A BRAHMIN…: “As all beings are the creation of God, and He or She represents all of them,…

MEDITATION IN ACTION

A work or an activity performed with devotion and concentration of mind is an acceptable Hindu meditative practice. In this…

Grouse Grind Meditation

  Grouse Grind Meditation/ as posted in Tripadvisor Climbing the 2.9 km steep Grouse Grind mountainous hike in North Vancouver,…

STUDIES IN HINDUISM:

In its antiquity, narratives and parables, philosophical depths, diversity in beliefs, rituals, myths and interpretations, the studies in Hinduism seem…

KARMA IS DHARMA:

“When the reasoning is established in all its sincerity karma develops into prayer. For a practicing Hindu karma is dharma”.…

HINDUISM IS A DEMOCRACY

“Hinduism is a democracy of conflicting, contradicting and controversial thoughts and theories. It is a recognition of diverse, secular and…

LIVING IN THE PRESENT

By Promod Puri This brief article is inspired by widely acclaimed Vancouver-based spiritual writer Eckhart Tolle’s “Power of Now”. It…

THE OLYMPIC SHOW

A multi-million-dollar sports carnival of athletic strength and spectacle by physically super human beings has started in Rio De Janeiro…

“Time Flies”

Life goes by very fast The fact is recognized when looking back at past events. The future events often seem…

Sports Is Show Business

The basic reason to involve oneself in sports is to seek and maintain healthy body. Recreation comes next. But in…

GURU MANEYO GRANTH

Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, proclaimed the Adi Granth as the eternal Guru, emphasizing personal study and contemplation of its teachings. His hymn encourages Sikhs to seek wisdom in its words, stating that those who genuinely seek will find divine connection. He advocates for reasoned understanding over blind faith in following the scriptures.

Composition Of God In Hinduism

The content explores the multifaceted perceptions of God and the role of human thought in understanding divine involvement in life. It emphasizes the importance of promoting virtuous thoughts to create good karma, underpinning a disciplined approach to spirituality. Notably, the Gayatri Mantra is highlighted as a tool for enlightenment and guidance.

Understanding Hindutva: Its Roots and Ideology

Hindutva, introduced by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1923, embodies a nationalist ideology emerging from Hinduism, emphasizing a collective cultural identity. While attempting to secularize and include all Indian-born communities, it excludes foreign religions. Savarkar defines it as a broader cultural concept distinguished from the religious nuances of Hinduism, though it risks undermining India’s pluralism.

Hinduism: An Individual Experience

“Hinduism has no traditional ecclesiastical order, no centralized religious authorities, no governing body, no prophet(s) nor any binding holy book;…

Trump And The Law Of Karma

It seems the law of karma has started playing heavily on Donald Trump. Ever since the presidential race started in…

The Good & Bad In Rituals

Some rituals have rationales, explanations and acceptable interpretations. But there are others which are meaningless, vague and disconnected. These exhibit…

History Of Hinduism

Excerpt from Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs And Traditions Hinduism has de-emphasized the period of its origin. Instead, it has taken…

A journey of self-discovery

By Purva Grover, Founder & Editor- The Indian Trumpet, Dubai, UAE   Often, we’re not introduced to religion, rarely are we…

All About Hinduism

Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to temple mandatory in…

MANUSMRITI IS ILLEGAL

“When India got Independence and Ambedkar being the principle author of the nation’s constitution and holding the law portfolio in…

Some nuggets of history

May 8, 2016 edition By Aditi Garg Some say Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world and one that…

Welcome

Progressive Hindu Dialogue is an initiative to explore, recognize and advance the rational, liberal and progressive nature of Hinduism. It…

Rituals

The pathways to divinity are infused with words of morality and ethics, principles and noble deeds. Rituals facilitate the walk…