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2017-01-17T15:20:29-05:00

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Ilana

Last updated on: January 17, 2017 at 3:20 pm By Ambaa Choate

I can’t believe I’ve lived seven years without my friend Ilana. Time keeps on marching forward (at least from the limited perspective here in maya). Grief is not raw anymore the way it used to be. I think I’ve accepted that she has moved on to another plane of existence. She still sometimes visits me in my dreams and I cherish that time with her. Now that I have a son I am sad that he will never know his... Read more

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2017-01-14T21:55:25-05:00

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Zero Waste Resolution Update

Last updated on: January 14, 2017 at 9:55 pm By Ambaa Choate

It’s been 15 days! Okay, it’s not that impressive that my New Year’s Resolution is still on track…but it is and I’m pleased. I’m highly motivated to keep trash out of the landfill and that is guiding me to make decisions and find the energy to make more things myself. In other words, a whole lot of cooking from scratch. And even when I’m tired, it’s worth it to not bring a pile of trash into the house to eat... Read more

2017-01-13T09:23:03-05:00

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Garrick Ravi’s Annaprashan

Last updated on: January 13, 2017 at 9:23 am By Ambaa Choate

Well I kind of messed this one up. I knew there was a ceremony called Annaprashan sometime in a baby’s first year. But the time flew by and when I looked more closely at what it was, I found out that it is the ceremonial feeding of the first solid food. And Garrick Ravi has already started trying solid foods. We started trying them with him to get him to sleep better at night (which, for the record, did not... Read more

2017-01-12T08:43:40-05:00

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Most Religions…

Last updated on: January 12, 2017 at 8:43 am By Ambaa Choate

I’ve been running across this phrase a lot recently. “Most religions *blank*” and I think it shows a monotheistic bias. I understand the idea that all religions have come common ideas. I’m on board with the idea that if Truth is universal then people across all places and times have managed to tap into it. (Naturally, I have a bias and I think that Truth is the clearest in Hinduism). Despite this desire that many people have to find commonalities... Read more

2017-01-09T12:46:32-05:00

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Story of God: The Chosen One

Last updated on: January 9, 2017 at 12:46 pm By Ambaa Choate

There’s a new season of The Story of God out at National Geographic Channel! This is a really cool show exploring common themes in religions around the world. I’ve seen the first episode of the second season and I think this particular theme is a bit of a stretch. They are speaking about the concept of a “chosen one” in a religion. Though Morgan Freeman says, “Most religions have a chosen one” he then names the three religions that all... Read more

2017-01-09T11:35:39-05:00

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Words Don’t Have Meanings

Last updated on: January 9, 2017 at 11:35 am By Ambaa Choate

I end up in this debate every once in a while. I struggle to understand the purpose of telling people not to use words the way they do. I know there is this idea that the Sanskrit word for something is the real and correct word. But to me a word only means what we agree for it to mean. We all have slightly different connotations but we can build a bridge of understanding with the imperfect words we have.... Read more

2017-01-03T09:53:43-05:00

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Prayer in School

Last updated on: January 3, 2017 at 9:53 am By Ambaa Choate

There is a lot of misunderstanding about prayer in public schools and I think it’s causing undue stress to a lot of people. The truth is kids can pray in school as much as they like. Muslim students can pray in school, Hindu students can pray in school, Christian students can pray in school. What isn’t allowed is for teachers and authority figures to lead prayers or support one religion over another. And if you think about it, that’s a... Read more

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2016-12-31T16:14:14-05:00

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Hindu Holidays 2017

Last updated on: December 31, 2016 at 4:14 pm By Ambaa Choate

There are other Hindu holidays, festivals, and events, but these are the ones that we celebrate in our family. Click the name to learn more about how to celebrate each one. Here I’ll be talking about my crafts, preparations, and plans. Maha Shivaratri February 24th (Friday) This year I have my own Shiva Lingam (okay I did already have one but it is so small it is barely the size of my thumb). I’ll be putting to use this year... Read more

2016-12-31T18:03:17-05:00

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DIY Home Puja Mandir

Last updated on: December 31, 2016 at 6:03 pm By Ambaa Choate

For years I have admired and wanted a home puja mandir. They are like tiny temples for your home and many are intricate and lovely. The only trouble is they are extremely expensive whether you buy here in the U.S. or ship here from India. So I’ve long admired them from afar. I was impressed to discover recently that people are making their own home puja mandir. This woman did an IKEA hack and turned a dresser into a home... Read more

2017-01-02T08:59:09-05:00

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Shiva Lingam Devotion How To

Last updated on: January 2, 2017 at 8:59 am By Ambaa Choate

My mother brought me my own Shiva Lingam and so I decided to make a video to show you all how my friends and I do devotions every week at the temple for the Shiva Lingam there… Read more

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