Among these, five ideas return again and again: Dharma, Karma, Bhakti, Moksha, and Ahimsa. Together, they form a living ...

What makes someone truly Hindu? Is it birth, belief, ritual, or realization? Hinduism, or more accurately Sanātana Dharma (the eternal order), is not just a religion—it's a timeless philosophy, a ...

Another title that digs deeply into one religious tradition is Teachings of the Hindu Mystics, edited by Andrew Harvey. Harvey includes mystical texts from the Vedas, the Upanishads and the devotional ...

In the last six years, I have lived in some major cities in the United States – Chicago, San Francisco and New York City – and observed how the teachings of Hinduism are being preached in the West. In ...

India is home to a wide range of religious traditions, which is evident in the blend of beliefs held by its people – some of which cross religious lines. For instance, not only do most Hindus and ...

While Swami Vivekananda lived only for 39 years, he left behind a legacy of 150 years as his teachings continue to inspire the youth, said Shithi Kanthananda, assistant secretary at Ramakrishna Math.