Book: Hindu Rites and Rituals

I recently read the book - Hindu Rites and Rituals- Origins and Meaning by K.V Singh.  The book had decent ratings on Amazon and a nice attractive Saffron cover. I expected a lot of scientific reasoning behind the hundreds, if not thousands, of the rituals that we have in Hinduism.  I had mixed feelings about … Continue reading Book: Hindu Rites and Rituals

Charity – a thought

I recently read this article that is floating around in Facebook. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/Harsh_Mander/article2882340.eceIt was a humbling attempt by two young individuals who returned from US of A and tried to live below the poverty line.    The immediate thought, after reading this article, that was lingering in my mind was Charity and how closely it is associated with … Continue reading Charity – a thought