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To Om or Not to Om?
From songs to movies, bumper stickers, tattoos, meditation classes, clothing lines, and yoga sessions, Om is chanted and adorned, but is the meaning of Om actually understood?

How Hindu Dharma Transformed America: A Personal Essay
There was a void in the West, and the wisdom that was so abundant in the East flowed here easily and effortlessly.

Śrī Vyāsa's Ethical Approach to Storytelling
Śrī Vyāsa aspires to influence our view of the world, life in general, and of Self; by painting a more enriching narrative, through the poetical, layered narrative in Mahābhārata.

Us vs Them — A Reflection
When Hindus talk about Ahimsa, Shanti and Peace, but do not seem to have a big stick to back it up with they often seem unprepared for conflict, merely engaging in naïve, happy talk.

Building a Peaceful and Harmonious Society
The edited volume titled The Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo, published recently, attempts to capture the solutions Sri Aurobindo offered.

Book Review: American Veda by Philip Goldberg
Many gurus found American scholars very receptive because Vedanta is compatible with Science. This attracted a lot of seekers[...]