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November 2014

November 06, 2014

The Problem with White Converts

There was a very interesting hashtag discussion on Twitter #BeingAWhiteMuslim and I enjoyed reading the...

November 04, 2014

Reading the Upanishads: Katha (Part 14)

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the...

October 2014

October 31, 2014

Ancestor Remembrance Project: Part Three

Today is the last post in my collaboration with Peg from Patheos Pagan channel. It's...

October 30, 2014

If You Had One Question…

It's been a long slow process for me to come to accept a guru. You...

October 23, 2014

When We Say “All Religions Are the Same”

I had an epiphany while listening to the talk on Sunday. I realized that when...

October 20, 2014

My Experience with Rajiv Malhotra

Ever since I started my blog I have been getting recommendations to read the work...

October 19, 2014

Book Club: Eat, Pray, Love: 8-9

The second book in our book club series is Eat, Pray Love. Is it a...

October 16, 2014

Conditional Hinduism

There are times when it feels like I'm only "allowed" to be a Hindu as long...

October 13, 2014

Diwali Time!

For many Hindus, this is the biggest celebration of the year! It is known to...

October 12, 2014

Book Club: Eat, Pray, Love: 5-7

The second book in our book club series is Eat, Pray Love. Is it a...

October 07, 2014

Reading the Upanishads: Katha (part 13)

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the...

October 05, 2014

Book Club: Eat, Pray, Love: 3-4

The second book in our book club series is Eat, Pray Love. Is it a...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

Saraswati: Everything You Need to Know

For Navratri this year (2014), October 2nd is the day to worship Saraswati... Saraswati (Saara-swa-ti)...

September 29, 2014

How to Have a Hindu Housewarming

I missed a few days of posting last week, did you notice? The reason is...

September 28, 2014

Book Club: Eat, Pray, Love: Introduction-2

The second book in our book club series is Eat, Pray Love. Is it a...

September 25, 2014

Happy Navratri!

Today is the first day of Navratri 2014. I'd like to point out that my...

September 23, 2014

Parvati: Everything You Need to Know

In honor of Navratri... Parvati is a family Goddess, known for her wifely devotion to...

September 22, 2014

The Biggest Golu Displays

Golu/Kolu doll displays for Navratri are a South Indian thing and I've become connected to...

September 21, 2014

Book Club: How to Become a Hindu (Chapter Eleven)

The well respected Himalayan Academy and their guru Subramuniyaswami put out a book several years...

September 18, 2014

We All Think Our Religion Is the Right One

Of course we do. When your spiritual beliefs are an important priority in your life,...

September 15, 2014

Make Your Own Golu Dolls

I'm a big crafter (as you can probably tell)! The techniques I've been working with...

September 12, 2014

Hindu Shout Out!

I already love Extra Credits, which is a free video podcast about video gaming. But...

September 11, 2014

The Moment of Death

When I was growing up I was taught that our thoughts at the moment of...

September 10, 2014

Make Your Own Krishna Doll

You guys have seen the cute little Krishna doll that I make for my Etsy...

September 09, 2014

Reading the Upanishads: Katha (part 12)

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the...

September 08, 2014

Goodbye, Ganesha! Safe Journey! Ananta Chaturdasi [Hindu Holiday]

Today is the final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) celebrations. It is called...

September 05, 2014

Only If You’re Racist

A friend in a Hindu group I'm a member of online posted a few days...

September 04, 2014

We the Idol Worshipers

Idol worship is something Hindus get accused of a lot. And I use the word...

September 02, 2014

Ambaa Starts Bhajan Practice

Brad and I have been attending a Sathya Sai Baba bhajan singing group for a...

September 02, 2014

Reading the Upanishads: Katha Part Eleven

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the...