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Makar Sankranti: An Opportunity To Serve Mother Earth

Anju Bhargava | Posted 03.15.2012

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Today, more than ever, we need to come together to understand the interconnectedness of people, faith and nature in our lives. It is only by recognizing the sacredness of all creation that we can honor and protect it.

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Hindu Americans Come Of Age

Philip Goldberg | Posted 10.08.2011

Read More: Hindu American Seva, Hinduism, Immigration, Hindus, Seva, Hindu Americans, Hindu White House, American Hindus, Religion News

While in many ways the advent of Hindu Americans recapitulates the familiar immigrant story, it is also uniquely significant.

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Hindu White House Conference A Springboard To Action

Ramaa Reddy Raghavan | Posted 10.04.2011

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Given that budget cuts have reduced many social service programs, the conference highlighted the needs of pluralistic communities to step in and offer their services as a way to help the middle class and poor in America.

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Hindu American Seva Charities Spurs New Generation Of Hindu Volunteers

HuffingtonPost.com | Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 02.21.2012

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PASSAIC, N.J. -- In a cluttered fifth grade classroom in this New York suburb, Niki Shah has spent the summer attempting an almost impossible task: te...

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Dharmic Seva And Vivekananda: The Catalyst To Building Pluralistic Communities

Anju Bhargava | Posted 09.19.2011

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We asked our community to tell us: What role does your dharma (religion/faith/spirituality) play in civic engagement, social justice and development issues?

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Memorial Day Reflections: Honor And Seva

Anju Bhargava | Posted 07.29.2011

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Today, I honor those who died serving the nation. Let me, with folded hands, say Namaste to all those who have served.

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Seva: Celebrating The Sacredness Of Service

Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn | Posted 07.16.2011

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What we seek from religion is a sense of meaning, purpose, belonging; a stronger connection to each other. This is what seva is and this is what seva does.

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The Importance Of Seva And Social Justice For Inner Transformation

Anju Bhargava | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Hinduism, Hindu, Yoga, Social Justice, Poverty, Seva, Martin Luther King, Dharma, Hindu Organizations, Hindu Seva, Charities, Dharmic Seva, Gandhi, Religion News

Do Hindus serve the needy? Where is community service through their faith based institutions? What theology guides the Hindus to serve?

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Makar Sankranti: A Hindu Celebration Of Science And Spirituality

Anju Bhargava | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Hindu Traditions, Hindu American Seva, Makar Sankranti, Hinduism, Sankranti Sweets, Hindu Americans, Dharmic Culture, Hindu Festivals, History of Hinduism, Hindu Festival Sweets, MLK Day of Service, Veda, Ashtanga Yoga, Seva, Zodiac Signs, Religion News

The festival reminds us to thank all who have contributed to our well being and of the world around us. An exuberant celebration of peace and harmony!

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The forbidden face

Yogi Cameron Alborzian | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Seva, God, Purpose, Love, Health, Spirituality, Ayurveda, Healthy Living News

You glance at the mirror one last time before leaving for work, making sure you groomed yourself properly for your day. As you drive i...

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Can Yoga Save The World?

Kiri Westby | Posted 11.17.2011

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Instead of just obsessing about what we need for ourselves, we can take the yoga teachings that have helped us and use them to alleviate the suffering of others.

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