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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.
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…
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…
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…
Quantum Theory And Om
Ever wonder why we chant “om” before our yoga practice or prayer? Check out this interesting take on how Quantum…
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;…
Stupidity Not Covered by ObamaCare
One issue ObamaCare can’t cover is the stupidity of Donald Trump and his likes including “Hindus For Trump”. Source: Stupidity…
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…
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…
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…
Bad Rituals Breed Fanaticism
One major drawback instituted in ambiguous rituals is the fear factor. And in absurdity, some rituals promise to work like…
Rituals Are Part of Hinduism’s Portfolio
Ritual of worship is not only a devout service but meditative expression of reverence for a faith or deity as…
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…
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.…
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