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Promoting human dignity, mutual respect, and pluralism.
Devala Rees joins us to unpack how ancient Indian society organized itself (hint: it wasn’t caste), how the British redefined it, & why that distortion still impacts Hindus today. A must-listen. 🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/ltazmfequk
August 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Devala Rees joins us to unpack how ancient Indian society organized itself (hint: it wasn’t caste), how the British redefined it, & why that distortion still impacts Hindus today. A must-listen. 🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/ltazmfequk
Happy Paryushana! Known as the "Festival of Forgiveness," Paryushana encourages us to let go of past grievances and seek forgiveness from those we may have wronged. It's a beautiful reminder of the power of compassion and the importance of introspection in our spiritual journey.
August 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy Paryushana! Known as the "Festival of Forgiveness," Paryushana encourages us to let go of past grievances and seek forgiveness from those we may have wronged. It's a beautiful reminder of the power of compassion and the importance of introspection in our spiritual journey.
We’re back with a new episode of That’s So Hindu featuring HAF’s Devala Rees! 🎙️ Why do we use “Hindu Dharma Traditions” instead of Hinduism? Explore the diversity, unity, and connections among dharmic traditions. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/gfzvtgiycp
August 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’re back with a new episode of That’s So Hindu featuring HAF’s Devala Rees! 🎙️ Why do we use “Hindu Dharma Traditions” instead of Hinduism? Explore the diversity, unity, and connections among dharmic traditions. 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/gfzvtgiycp
In April, Islamist terrorists massacred Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. HAF and HinduPACT HAHRI urged the UN, USCIRF, FBI, and DHS to condemn the ideologies fueling such attacks. Religious violence must be called out—silence costs lives.
August 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In April, Islamist terrorists massacred Hindu tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. HAF and HinduPACT HAHRI urged the UN, USCIRF, FBI, and DHS to condemn the ideologies fueling such attacks. Religious violence must be called out—silence costs lives.
Can Bitcoin be dharmic? In this episode of That’s So Hindu, HAF’s Easan Katir explores crypto, AI, and how Hindu ethics apply to modern tech. From environment to investing, it’s a timely, thoughtful convo. 🎧 Tune in👉 https://f.mtr.cool/uxmxkatwds
August 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Can Bitcoin be dharmic? In this episode of That’s So Hindu, HAF’s Easan Katir explores crypto, AI, and how Hindu ethics apply to modern tech. From environment to investing, it’s a timely, thoughtful convo. 🎧 Tune in👉 https://f.mtr.cool/uxmxkatwds
New episode of That So Hindu! Indu Viswanathan talks with Naren K. Schreiner of Kali Mandir on his journey into Hinduism, Dharmic & Indigenous links, rethinking "tolerance," the Ram Mandir’s global meaning, the role of the Guru & more. 🎧👇
https://f.mtr.cool/mjfweypiiy
https://f.mtr.cool/mjfweypiiy
July 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
New episode of That So Hindu! Indu Viswanathan talks with Naren K. Schreiner of Kali Mandir on his journey into Hinduism, Dharmic & Indigenous links, rethinking "tolerance," the Ram Mandir’s global meaning, the role of the Guru & more. 🎧👇
https://f.mtr.cool/mjfweypiiy
https://f.mtr.cool/mjfweypiiy
Sangeetha Shankar, HAF’s CA Regional Director, testified for AB 268 before the Senate Ed Committee. Asm. Kalra & Asm. Patel attended as the bill moves to introduce Diwali lessons in schools. HAF leads a 56-org coalition backing it. senate.ca.gov/media/senate...
July 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sangeetha Shankar, HAF’s CA Regional Director, testified for AB 268 before the Senate Ed Committee. Asm. Kalra & Asm. Patel attended as the bill moves to introduce Diwali lessons in schools. HAF leads a 56-org coalition backing it. senate.ca.gov/media/senate...
Happy Asalha Puja! Today marks the Buddha’s first sermon, setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion. A sacred day for reflection, generosity, and honoring the timeless teachings of wisdom and liberation.
👉 Explore more: https://f.mtr.cool/cspfzhstmi
👉 Explore more: https://f.mtr.cool/cspfzhstmi
July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy Asalha Puja! Today marks the Buddha’s first sermon, setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion. A sacred day for reflection, generosity, and honoring the timeless teachings of wisdom and liberation.
👉 Explore more: https://f.mtr.cool/cspfzhstmi
👉 Explore more: https://f.mtr.cool/cspfzhstmi
That’s So Hindu Ep. 136 is here! Samir Kalra speaks with Ahnaf Kalam on the Red-Green Alliance, how figures on the Woke Right are backing Pakistan, and the rise of extremism in Bangladesh. https://f.mtr.cool/whjakvfvlc
July 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
That’s So Hindu Ep. 136 is here! Samir Kalra speaks with Ahnaf Kalam on the Red-Green Alliance, how figures on the Woke Right are backing Pakistan, and the rise of extremism in Bangladesh. https://f.mtr.cool/whjakvfvlc
🔍 About that “fiduciary” claim:
The Indian embassy used the word “fiduciary” in an RTI (public records) denial. In Indian law, this simply means trusted/confidential communication, not legal agency or financial control.
📚 Explained: CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011)
The Indian embassy used the word “fiduciary” in an RTI (public records) denial. In Indian law, this simply means trusted/confidential communication, not legal agency or financial control.
📚 Explained: CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011)
July 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🔍 About that “fiduciary” claim:
The Indian embassy used the word “fiduciary” in an RTI (public records) denial. In Indian law, this simply means trusted/confidential communication, not legal agency or financial control.
📚 Explained: CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011)
The Indian embassy used the word “fiduciary” in an RTI (public records) denial. In Indian law, this simply means trusted/confidential communication, not legal agency or financial control.
📚 Explained: CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011)
✅ Fact 1: HAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., run by U.S. citizens, funded by U.S. donors, and accountable to U.S. law. We have a platinum transparency rating as a nonprofit.
We receive no money, instructions, or legal direction from the Indian government.
We receive no money, instructions, or legal direction from the Indian government.
July 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
✅ Fact 1: HAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., run by U.S. citizens, funded by U.S. donors, and accountable to U.S. law. We have a platinum transparency rating as a nonprofit.
We receive no money, instructions, or legal direction from the Indian government.
We receive no money, instructions, or legal direction from the Indian government.
Recent articles in @motherjones.com and @Guardian
cover a spurious allegation that @hinduamerican.org
acts as an unregistered foreign agent of India.
This claim is legally unfounded, factually incorrect, and dangerous for civil society. A short thread with facts and context 🧵
cover a spurious allegation that @hinduamerican.org
acts as an unregistered foreign agent of India.
This claim is legally unfounded, factually incorrect, and dangerous for civil society. A short thread with facts and context 🧵
July 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Recent articles in @motherjones.com and @Guardian
cover a spurious allegation that @hinduamerican.org
acts as an unregistered foreign agent of India.
This claim is legally unfounded, factually incorrect, and dangerous for civil society. A short thread with facts and context 🧵
cover a spurious allegation that @hinduamerican.org
acts as an unregistered foreign agent of India.
This claim is legally unfounded, factually incorrect, and dangerous for civil society. A short thread with facts and context 🧵
On the 40th anniversary of the Air India 182 bombing, Samir Kalra speaks with Sanjay Lazar, who lost his entire family in the attack. They discuss intelligence failures, justice denied, Khalistani extremism, and narratives around transnational repression. https://f.mtr.cool/issqdamzai
June 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On the 40th anniversary of the Air India 182 bombing, Samir Kalra speaks with Sanjay Lazar, who lost his entire family in the attack. They discuss intelligence failures, justice denied, Khalistani extremism, and narratives around transnational repression. https://f.mtr.cool/issqdamzai
In this episode of That's So Hindu, HAF’s Sheetal Shah speaks with Swami Sarvapriyananda on the four paths of yoga, the role of asana in spiritual life, and yoga’s deeper meaning. 🎧 Watch now: https://f.mtr.cool/misfercewh
June 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In this episode of That's So Hindu, HAF’s Sheetal Shah speaks with Swami Sarvapriyananda on the four paths of yoga, the role of asana in spiritual life, and yoga’s deeper meaning. 🎧 Watch now: https://f.mtr.cool/misfercewh
Happy International Yoga Day!
In Ep 8 of All About Hinduism, we explore yoga's ancient Hindu roots—not as a workout, but as a sacred path to self-realization. 🎧 Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/lrrzpvhyqz
In Ep 8 of All About Hinduism, we explore yoga's ancient Hindu roots—not as a workout, but as a sacred path to self-realization. 🎧 Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/lrrzpvhyqz
June 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Happy International Yoga Day!
In Ep 8 of All About Hinduism, we explore yoga's ancient Hindu roots—not as a workout, but as a sacred path to self-realization. 🎧 Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/lrrzpvhyqz
In Ep 8 of All About Hinduism, we explore yoga's ancient Hindu roots—not as a workout, but as a sacred path to self-realization. 🎧 Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/lrrzpvhyqz
What’s on your plate — and what does it say about your dharma?
Suhag Shukla & Vijay Satnarine dive into Hindu views on vegetarianism, ahimsa, politics, and myths in this episode of That’s So Hindu.
Tune in 🎧👉 https://f.mtr.cool/spqtmylxdt
Suhag Shukla & Vijay Satnarine dive into Hindu views on vegetarianism, ahimsa, politics, and myths in this episode of That’s So Hindu.
Tune in 🎧👉 https://f.mtr.cool/spqtmylxdt
May 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
What’s on your plate — and what does it say about your dharma?
Suhag Shukla & Vijay Satnarine dive into Hindu views on vegetarianism, ahimsa, politics, and myths in this episode of That’s So Hindu.
Tune in 🎧👉 https://f.mtr.cool/spqtmylxdt
Suhag Shukla & Vijay Satnarine dive into Hindu views on vegetarianism, ahimsa, politics, and myths in this episode of That’s So Hindu.
Tune in 🎧👉 https://f.mtr.cool/spqtmylxdt
In this Hindu at Heart episode, Indu Viswanathan talks with Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria on growing up Hindu in Texas, mental health in our community, and concerns with the oppressor/oppressed lens in psychology. Listen 🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/tpgmqxihdt
May 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In this Hindu at Heart episode, Indu Viswanathan talks with Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria on growing up Hindu in Texas, mental health in our community, and concerns with the oppressor/oppressed lens in psychology. Listen 🎧 https://f.mtr.cool/tpgmqxihdt
Welcome to S2E10 of All About Hinduism!
Explore how Hindu Dharma welcomes all seekers, offering timeless wisdom without gatekeeping. Discover the spirit of inclusivity that keeps this tradition alive.
Tune in 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/oygurvkhmt
Explore how Hindu Dharma welcomes all seekers, offering timeless wisdom without gatekeeping. Discover the spirit of inclusivity that keeps this tradition alive.
Tune in 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/oygurvkhmt
May 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Welcome to S2E10 of All About Hinduism!
Explore how Hindu Dharma welcomes all seekers, offering timeless wisdom without gatekeeping. Discover the spirit of inclusivity that keeps this tradition alive.
Tune in 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/oygurvkhmt
Explore how Hindu Dharma welcomes all seekers, offering timeless wisdom without gatekeeping. Discover the spirit of inclusivity that keeps this tradition alive.
Tune in 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/oygurvkhmt
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of All About Hinduism!
Explore the rich history of gender, identity, and self-expression in Hindu Dharma – centuries of wisdom, fluidity, and human complexity.
🎧 Listen now 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/cgbdcbbwfg
Explore the rich history of gender, identity, and self-expression in Hindu Dharma – centuries of wisdom, fluidity, and human complexity.
🎧 Listen now 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/cgbdcbbwfg
May 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of All About Hinduism!
Explore the rich history of gender, identity, and self-expression in Hindu Dharma – centuries of wisdom, fluidity, and human complexity.
🎧 Listen now 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/cgbdcbbwfg
Explore the rich history of gender, identity, and self-expression in Hindu Dharma – centuries of wisdom, fluidity, and human complexity.
🎧 Listen now 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/cgbdcbbwfg
HAF's Samir Kalra speaks with Michael Rubin on the Pahalgam attack, ISI's terror ties, US-India cooperation, and why the world must hold Pakistan accountable. It's time for tough love—and real action. https://f.mtr.cool/nhevpwrkqu
May 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
HAF's Samir Kalra speaks with Michael Rubin on the Pahalgam attack, ISI's terror ties, US-India cooperation, and why the world must hold Pakistan accountable. It's time for tough love—and real action. https://f.mtr.cool/nhevpwrkqu
With the recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir weighing heavy, Ep 19 of That’s So Hindu is more timely than ever. Journalist Yudhijit Bhattacharjee unpacks how Pulwama reshaped global responses to terror & how Pakistan’s tactics are evolving.
🎧 Listen 👉 https://bit.ly/yudhijit-podcast
🎧 Listen 👉 https://bit.ly/yudhijit-podcast
April 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
With the recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir weighing heavy, Ep 19 of That’s So Hindu is more timely than ever. Journalist Yudhijit Bhattacharjee unpacks how Pulwama reshaped global responses to terror & how Pakistan’s tactics are evolving.
🎧 Listen 👉 https://bit.ly/yudhijit-podcast
🎧 Listen 👉 https://bit.ly/yudhijit-podcast
We are heartbroken by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where Hindu pilgrims were murdered, reportedly by a Pakistani Islamists. This heinous act, on the same day as VP JD Vance's visit, underscores Pakistan’s role in global terrorism. America must stand with India to defeat this menace!
April 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We are heartbroken by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where Hindu pilgrims were murdered, reportedly by a Pakistani Islamists. This heinous act, on the same day as VP JD Vance's visit, underscores Pakistan’s role in global terrorism. America must stand with India to defeat this menace!
Hindu Dharmas celebrates nearly every day of the year with festivals, fasts, and sacred commemorations. Season 2, Ep. 6 of All About Hinduism explores the deeper meaning behind these rituals. 🎧 Listen now 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-hinduism/id1672092973?i=1000702997089
April 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hindu Dharmas celebrates nearly every day of the year with festivals, fasts, and sacred commemorations. Season 2, Ep. 6 of All About Hinduism explores the deeper meaning behind these rituals. 🎧 Listen now 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-hinduism/id1672092973?i=1000702997089
🎙️ New That’s So Hindu episode! Samir Kalra talks with India analyst Michael Rubin about Khalistani extremism in the U.S., asylum abuse, RICO laws, intelligence sharing, and why U.S. policy must treat India and Pakistan differently. 🎧 Listen: https://apple.co/3U5gTfe
April 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🎙️ New That’s So Hindu episode! Samir Kalra talks with India analyst Michael Rubin about Khalistani extremism in the U.S., asylum abuse, RICO laws, intelligence sharing, and why U.S. policy must treat India and Pakistan differently. 🎧 Listen: https://apple.co/3U5gTfe
On Ambedkar Jayanti, explore the lesser-known views of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on culture, identity & education—often more nuanced than modern narratives suggest. 🎧 Dr. Pankaj Jain joins That’s So Hindu to reflect on his full legacy: https://apple.co/3vf8eNT
April 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
On Ambedkar Jayanti, explore the lesser-known views of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on culture, identity & education—often more nuanced than modern narratives suggest. 🎧 Dr. Pankaj Jain joins That’s So Hindu to reflect on his full legacy: https://apple.co/3vf8eNT