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Hindu Theology

The Karma Of Suffering And The Suffering Of The Righteous

Deepak Sarma | Posted 03.12.2013 | Religion
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Deepak Sarma

Honoring, remembering, and memorializing Jyoti Singh Pandey is our collective karma.

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Is Sanskrit (In)dispensable For Hindu Liturgy?

Deepak Sarma | Posted 12.12.2012 | Religion
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Deepak Sarma

It may be a critical time for Hindus, especially diasporic Hindus, to reflect on this. After all, many second-generation diasporic Hindus are neither familiar with Sanskrit nor with the vernacular language of their parents and may, consequently, opt to jettison their Hindu identities.

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Is Casting Aside Caste Possible? Can One Reclassify Class?

Deepak Sarma | Posted 11.28.2012 | Religion
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Deepak Sarma

Self-proclaimed Hindus ought to have a position on the centrality of class and caste. While Hinduism is known for its tremendous diversity, for "Hindu" to be useful category, there has to be some religious claims and teachings that are agreed upon by all who proclaim to be Hindus.

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