Anju Bhargava

The recent trial of Dharun Ravi is another wake up call for our country, specially the Indian American community of diverse faiths. As we become part of America in all aspects, of the society at large, we will see more and more of our community members fall in small and...

Around the world, this week, Hindus celebrated Maha Shivaratri. Shiva symbolizes removal of negativity of life (Shiva in reverse is visha which means poison). The ashes of Shiva imply that in the end all differences end, they burn and we become equal. Tremendous energy (shakti) is required to...

Today, more than ever, we need to come together to understand the interconnectedness of people, faith and, of course, nature in our lives. It is only by recognizing the sacredness of all creation can we honor and protect it. Climate change calls for us to serve Mother Earth (Bhumi Seva)...

The benefits of these challenging times is that we see more clearly the gifts we have been given. What would our life be like without the caring love of our friends and families, the opportunity to have learned from and be loved by those who are no longer with us,...

Kentucky's Gubernatorial candidate's deplorable anti-Hindu remarks reflect an education and understanding gap. Many Hindus, including those at Hindu American Seva Charities, believe the answer is a call to action to serve. We need to build bridges of understanding in Kentucky and around the world.

The history of our country...

The White House celebrated Diwali invoking the spiritual significance for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, and recognized the contributions of the Dharmic community. The White House also highlighted its efforts to reach out and include the community in the government process and in service.

President Obama remarked:

Diwali signifies the joyous victory of good over evil and Utsavseva (Festivals of Service) promotes selfless service. Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC) is leading a national effort to invoke these values to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on November 6th, 2011.

Diwali is an American...

Today in America, "9/11" has become synonymous with an event of terrorism that changed America. Much has happened. Yes, indeed, much has changed!

But the American spirit of goodness, compassion and patriotism remains as strong as ever. This has allowed an interfaith movement to sweep through the country. It...

One of the deepest and noblest of human emotions is the bond of love between a brother and a sister. Hindus around the world celebrated the chaste relationship of protection and friendship between brothers and sisters recently. This emotional bonding is celebrated by tying a holy thread,

The economic situation in the country is affecting us all; and those affected the most are hit hardest. "Around 14 million people in the U.S. are jobless today. Yet, several states -- even some that are experiencing economic recoveries -- have begun to cut jobless benefits, according to recent data...

The Dharmic American community has an immense, untapped potential to serve at home and abroad. Dharmic Seva can become a catalyst to strengthening and building pluralistic communities. Our ancient expression, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The Whole World is One Family) is a key principle driving Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC) as we...

The month of May gives us many occasions to honor and remember those who served...

This month, we honor the birth of many great proponents of Vedic heritage Adi Shankaracharya, Buddha, Guru Arjan Dev and Guru Amardas whose influence is felt as much today as it was in their...

The month of Chaitra (March-April) is the first month in Panchanga (Indian calendar) with a change in the moon's orbit. During this month many festivities observing the birth of great spiritual luminaries iare observed by different regions in India (Ramnavami, Hanuman, Mahavir, Swaminarayan Jayantis).

The month starts with Ugadi/...

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." --President Obama

The President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge will help magnify, value and encourage America's religious and cultural...

Hindu festivals are communal celebrations through which an aspect of the universal Truth is brought to life. The rituals of the festival are intended to strengthen bonds between and within families and communities.

Holi is celebrated on the Purnima (Full Moon Day) of Hindu Lunar Calendar Month of Phalgun over...

March 8 marked the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. Wow! The world has certainly changed from 1911 to 2011.

The observance started as a way to recognize women's working rights in a growing industrialized western world, a time when voting rights were limited. Now, on this day, women in...

Science and spirituality are the foundation of the Hindu culture, celebrating the divine qualities with pageantry. The core belief of Sat-Chit-Anand (Truth-Consciousness-Bliss) emphasizes everything exists in God and emanates from that One. The Vedantic Hindu philosophy brings out these expressions of divine through allegorical stories (puranas) and into societal cultural...

These are difficult economic times in America. Tough choices will be made as part of the ongoing budget discussions which President Obama and the members of the United States Congress are now having. Each of these tough choices will be met, from certain segments of the population, with frustration, disappointment...

On the surface, emphasis in the Hindu and Dharmic (eastern) traditions appears to be primarily on inner self realization. We are encouraged to engage in community service as a transformation practice, sadhana, without personal recognition or publicity. Our underlying Vedic philosophy, often quoted by Mahatma Gandhi is Service...

Hindus know how to celebrate the changing season while bringing to life the spirituality through the festivals. The spiritual aspect is based on the basic human instincts of joy and happiness. An, festivals joyously bring people together.

Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the 5th...