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Sanskrit mantras echo through Greater Washington’s affluent, highly educated suburbs, drawing people to Hindu rituals. What is the magic behind this growing spiritual pull? Read more
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Over 2,000 devotees gathered in Chino Hills, CA, for a day of Hanuman Chalisa chanting hosted by the Chinmaya Mission of LA as part of 550 million recitations worldwide to mark the mission’s 75th anniversary. Read more
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We discover how a 7th century Jain prayer dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar has evolved into a system of healing and personal transformation, employing mantras, yantras and science. We speak to Dr Manju Jain, a pioneer who has promoted Bhaktamar in America, and two other practitioners. Read more
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From overcoming modern anxiety to mastering the mind, spiritual master Sant Gobind Ram Ji spoke to Sanya Raj to unpack the core of spiritual growth: shedding ego, practicing selfless service, and finding the quiet mirror inside. Read more
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In part 2 of the interview with Sanya Raj, the founder of the Nadar Gobind Foundation based in California, resolves the religion vs spirituality debate, stating that religious practices too have a value, but many people get attached to the stories rather than the fundamentals of scriptures. Read more
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Vedic Heritage Inc’s 44th Annual Indian Classical Music Program on October 24 in Hempstead, New York, will feature renowned artists such as Rahul Deshpande, Tejas, and Rajas Upadhye to celebrate music, heritage, and spirituality. Read more
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Are you gorging on protein without enough fiber in your meals? It could do more harm than good. Read on to understand the benefits and risks of a high-protein diet—and why balance matters. Read more
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A new book, ‘Atheism in 150 Words’, explores atheism, religion, faith, and spirituality through 200 thought-provoking questions posed by Hindu scholar Rajan Zed and answered by atheist author Anthony Shafton. Read more
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Was America founded on a single Christian consensus, or a clash of competing convictions? In this review of Ilan Stavans’ ‘A Nation Wrestles with God’, Thomas W. Goodhue digs deep into the nation’s theological battleground. Read more
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