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 ...

(RNS) — In 2008, Princeton University's full-time Hindu chaplain was not just the only one at any place of higher learning at the time; he was the first in the United States ever to fill the role.

Of all the major world religions, Hinduism is by far the closest to ancient paganism – in fact, by many metrics, it is the last pagan religion. At roughly 4000 years old, it stands alongside Judaism ...

Hindu philosophy speaks often of karma, not as punishment, but as a cosmic balancing system that returns every action in its true form. Most mistakes can be softened through awareness, repentance and ...

(RNS) — Every day since March, 63-year-old Ranjani Saigal has posted a 90-second Instagram reel. “I’m not a social media person,” said Saigal, who goes by “The Hindu Grandma” on Instagram. “I didn’t ...