Hindu Scriptures

Are We The Reason For The Universe's Existence? The Anthropic Principle Reconsidered

Clay Farris Naff | Posted 03.18.2012

Clay Farris Naff

Indeed, the Universe, as science has revealed it, bears little resemblance to the description of Divine creation in various Scriptures.

The Caste System Of Hindu Society

Pankaj Jain, Ph.D. | Posted 08.20.2011

Pankaj Jain, Ph.D.

The system of varna insisted that the law of social life should not be cold and cruel competition, but harmony and co-operation. Society should not be a field of rivalry among individuals.

Distinguishing Between Shallow And Deep Religion

Ramnath Subramanian | Posted 08.12.2011

Ramnath Subramanian

Instead of rejecting religion completely, it would be wise to discriminate between substance and shadow -- and encourage the substance.

A Hindu's Search For Meaning In Sound And Silence

Deepa S. Iyer | Posted 05.25.2011

Deepa S. Iyer

Take a minute to stop and listen to anything -- it can easily turn into a rather profound metaphor of life's experiences.

The Sacred Act Of Eating: A Hindu Foodie's Daily Ritual

Deepa S. Iyer | Posted 05.25.2011

Deepa S. Iyer

Creating a new dish after a long workday, I feel a connection to my (now deceased) great grandmother, who also viewed cooking as a daily ritual.