Chicago PD Training Video on Hinduism

Hinduism is one of the most misunderstood religions in the United States. This misunderstanding leads to inaccurate opinions, unfair stereotypes, and hesitation in dealing with Hindus by the general public.

Quote - From The Buddha

"As rain cannot seep through a well thatched hut, passion cannot seep through a well-trained mind."

Yoga Revelation - After Initial Discomfort Comes Blissful Peace

I have been going to Yoga class for about a year now and one thing is clear – I hate it! The difficult poses I have to perform, the uncomfortable stretches that cause pain, the advanced Yogis who make it look too easy. I hate it all.

Did You Know? Ramayana, Not the Only Choice for Title of the Book

The Ramayana is one of the most widely recognized stories by Indians and Hindus worldwide and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. But did you know that Ramayana was not the only title considered for the book?

Did you know? - There was No Lakshman Rekha in the original Ramayana!

The Ramayana is one of the most popular epics in Hinduism. And in it, the creation of the Lakshman Rekha by Lakshman to protect Sita Maa is one of the most recognized scenes. Except for one thing: It never happened!

Meditation During Yoga?

It seemed like an impossible task. It’s hard enough for any normal person to perform those amazingly complex Yoga poses for even a few milliseconds (Yoga masters with perfect bodies don’t count…they aren’t normal). And now we’re supposed to add meditation to it?

FYI – In Ramayana 4 Years is Equal to 14 Years

As a lot of Hindus know, in the Ramayana, Price Ram was exiled for 14 years. However, what most Hindus may not know is that in the original Valmiki Ramayana, the story only covered 4 years in time.

Did You Know? - Modern Day Hinduism Not the Same as Vedic Hinduism!

Hinduism, as everybody knows, is a varied and complex religion with many Gods, many rituals, and many celebrations. It is based in Temples that are either in a central location or in a home. However, according to B.N. Hebbar, a professor who teaches at GWU and other universities around the Washington DC region, Hinduism of thousands of years ago, known as Vedic Hinduism, is completely different and has all but vanished.

Book Review - Your Life is Your Message

Your Life is Your Message is a book by Eknath Easwaran, an Indian author who moved to California and stayed there until his death a few years ago. This book seems to have been made based on Gandhi’s response to a reporter’s request at a train station for a message to take home to his people. Gandhi said, “My life is my message.”