This 601-word (four-minute reading) essay is written about the significance of perception that is not based on our physical senses … More

God and religion are two separate identities. If we look at the genesis of religion, there was no God; instead, … More

Given the authoritarian and arrogant rule of the Modi government with the weaponization of the laws and the Enforcement and … More

“Satnam Waheguru” – two simple yet profoundly meaningful words encapsulating the essence of spiritual connection. In the solitude of contemplation, … More

EDIT by Promod Puri In my social, religious, and political sentiments that influence my behaviour and outlook toward society, I am … More

God and religion are synonymous influences subjected to evolution in humankind’s ongoing social construction. In this evolution, atheism can also … More

What is that delicate and feeble Hindu Sentiment that often gets hurt? We hadn’t heard about it till in the … More

Tulasi Srinivas, Emerson College Hindus in India have had a helping hand – several in fact – when it comes … More

Shaun Narine, St. Thomas University (Canada) Canada’s deepening divide with India following its accusation that the Indian government was responsible … More

As Costco started selling ‘Golgappe’ aka ‘Pani-puri,’ while samosas and dosas become the popular snack food in Canada, ghee retails … More

(992 words, 5 mts. read.) What is ego? It is the nature of a person’s attitude and expression of opinion … More

by Promod Puri Desperately trying to rope Modi in its ring to contain growing Chinese influence and domination in Asia, … More

Insensitivity and ignorance have been part of Canada’s racist history. Immigrants, especially from the “visible minority” communities, not only faced … More

Do political parties under a democratic structure need to base themselves on their distinctive ideologies, or can they do away … More

By Promod Puri Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh represent two distinct aspects of Sikhism. In the evolution of … More

Neologism means to introduce a new word or new senses of existing words. In its expanded definition, neologism also involves … More

Philanthropist and billionaire Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison is 94 years old. Born October 1, 1928, he will complete 95 later … More

Jeffery D. Long, Elizabethtown College Although it originated as a Christian holiday in honor of St. Valentine, Valentine’s Day has … More

by Promod Puri I often feel we Indians abroad get more from India than Indians living in India. In this … More

Dear Mr. Shah Rukh Khan: First, congratulations on the tremendous success of your latest hit movie, Pathaan. You proudly and … More

Rishi Sunak carries the distinction of being the first prime minister of Indian origin to rule Britain. But among the … More

Which one of these statements is right, and which one is wrong, or both right, or both wrong? One more … More

Har Gobind Khorana: The chemist who cracked DNA’s code and made the first artificial gene was born into poverty 100 … More

Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita has become part of school studies in Gujarat starting this year. Other states in India … More

Does Canada need the ministry of defence or the department of defence? Defence from whom? Who is going to invade … More

(Based on an essay by Mekhi Dhesi in the blog Rationalising The Universe) Does humanity face a permanent extinction tomorrow, … More

As they govern or misgovern their respective countries under one political system or the other, several world leaders, while embedded … More

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By Promod Puri Living in Canada for the past 45 years, my nostalgic window often opens…

Sunita Viswanath and Deepak Joshi One of the core principles of Hinduism is ahimsa, or non-harm. And yet we are perturbed by … More

In creating divine residency in our intellect and consciousness, Hinduism offers a humanistic and enlightened walk paved with disciplined and ethical karmas.

The execution of Karma in Hindu thought influences or has a consequence on society as well.  For that reason, societal … More

They say Vinyl is back. With that news, my memory goes back to the golden era of listening to music … More

Nationality, caste, colour, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When these identities become obsolete, dead, … More

In its theology, Hinduism generated a range of systematic ideologies covering various studies in ethical and metaphysical perceptions. Within these profound discernments, Hinduism’s outstanding feature is the doctrine of “Purusarthas,” advocating four complementary engagements in an individual’s life.

Taking advantage of the Black Friday shopping bargains at Walmart, we bought a long overdue ironing board. Till now, we … More

by Promod Puri Karma is one of the most fundamentals of Hinduism.  The actual word is ‘Karm’ with a firm … More

Moksha or Mukti denotes freedom. It is a much-hyped Hindu traditional thought. In essence, it represents ardent purity to seek … More

The universe is a totality, indivisible; it is an organic whole. The parts are not separate, we are all existing … More

A man with a world vision of one humanity, he argued that people should be allowed full freedom of movement across borders through the elimination of passports and immigration laws.

It may be related to the current lockdown environment, but the story goes like this: Once Lord Shiva, for some … More

The foundation of Hinduism possibly began                             … More

  The liberalism in Hinduism has encouraged genesis of rituals. Over its long history, rituals generated to build up a … More

by Acharya S.P.Dwivedi Promod Puri is a distinguished South Asian journalist and prolific essayist. In his book- “Hinduism,” he tried … More

BY Promod Puri The rationalist and liberal thought in Hinduism is the very basis of Sankhya school, which is one … More

By Promod Puri In my understanding of Hinduism, there is more in its nature of study and deliberations than just … More

By Promod Puri Ram and Ravan are the most known mythical rivals in the Hindu scriptural narratives. Ram is addressed as … More

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Besides the devotional practices at dedicated places like temples, home or public shrines, a striking and environmental sensitive and gratifying … More

By Promod Puri “The past is history, future is a mystery, but today is a gift……”, stay in the present … More

The following travelogue was written back in 2010 when I visited Fiji, a cluster of islands in the South Pacific … More

Bhagavad Gita is a question-answer dialogue between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjun. It is a compilation of Lord Krishna’s philosophical … More

The word Rita originated from the Sanskrit word ‘rta.’ In contemporary Hindi, the vocal ‘r’ of Sanskrit gets changed into … More

Historically the present geopolitical formation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir happened in the middle of the 19th century. … More

Armies are meant to defend leaders who create wars to engage the armies and arouse nationalism and patriotism by generating … More

Moving forward a few decades from now, two friends took their first journey to the moon. Upon landing on their … More

From rituals to murti-puja, mantra and metaphysics, karma and moksha, to meditation and yoga, and all its recreational aspects like … More

By Promod Puri One of the most ingrained and perhaps efficacious features of Hinduism is the mantra. A mantra inherently is … More