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50 years of BAPS in North America

By Raj Shah It was my pleasure to attend this year’s Diwali celebrations at BAPS Mandir in Boynton Beach. The celebration marked an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of BAPS in North America. The celebrations included special exhibitions in the mandirs, each designed around five significant …

Sacred Petals with a Purpose: Crafting Sustainability and Empowerment

By Malancha Sarkar Ph.D. In Indian households, flowers are used to adorn temples, home altars, during festivities, and by women to adorn their hair—a tradition rich with cultural significance. However, by the end of the day, these flowers are often discarded. India generates over 8 …

How to stay light in a chaotic world?

By Kanishtha Agarwal We all want to feel light as “lightness is the original nature of the soul.” But why are we not able to experience our original nature of lightness? First, we have forgotten our original nature and secondly, we are constantly bombarded by …

Giving Tuesday: In the Light of Ancient Hindu Scripture

By Raj Shah November is a month of gratitude and giving. The United States observes it as National Gratitude Month, a time to reflect on our blessings and express gratitude in meaningful ways. Thanksgiving, a holiday devoted to giving thanks for the harvest and blessings …

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham: A Monument Born of Devotion

In the heart of Robbinsville, New Jersey, a monumental cultural and spiritual marvel has emerged, transcending both time and expectations. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, a Hindu temple, represents the pinnacle of devotion, craftsmanship, and unity. This awe-inspiring endeavor, spanning over a decade in the making, …

“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.” Lao Tzu By Dr. Mohini Shinde

This thought-provoking quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu was first said around 500 B.C. and has now been echoed by others in various ways down through the centuries. In similar words, Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. A famous declaration from …

Immortal Gurus: Selfless Love as Spiritual Relevance

Yogi Trivedi Columbia University Ivory-tower religiosity is often mistaken for spiritual excellence. In actuality, the guru is venerated in Indic traditions because she or he bridges social, economic, cultural, geographic, linguistic, and political archipelagos. The guru’s relevance can be gauged by the selflessness, consistency, and …

The Rarity of a Living Culture by Amish Tripathi

So, what is the truth? “satyameva jayate”, says the Mundaka Upanishad. Truth alone prevails. Who would disagree? As the ancients would remark, “nissandeha”, without doubt. But what is truth? Is it my truth or your truth? Is there such a thing as universal truth? Is …

Hindu Cremation in South Florida

On behalf of the Hindu community, Desh-Videsh and a few local community leaders approached Funeral/Cremation Vendors in Broward and Dade County and negotiated a fixed price for cremation and last Hindu rites. Here are proposals from different Funeral/Cremation Sites in Broward and Dade County. They …