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Non-Desi Hindu: What I Look Like to Others

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:32 pm By Ambaa Choate

Our friend Andrea noticed an interesting thread on Reddit a while back and pointed it out to me. It’s a group for American born Desis (people of south Asian heritage) and they are discussing how they feel about non-Desi Hindus (or other Indian religions). http://www.reddit.com/r/ABCDesis/comments/1tfva0/nondesis_practicing_desi_religions/ I’ve said before, I feel like my experience most closely mirrors the experiences of American born Desis. I relate to them. I think they and I are working out similar issues and questions. Though my... Read more

Reading the Upanishads: Kena Chapter Three

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:32 pm By Ambaa Choate

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the passages. Today is the third post on the Kena Upanishad. The previous scripture was the Isha Upanishad (find all Scripture posts here) Here are a few different translations of the third section of the Kena Upanishad… Chapter III 1 Brahman, according to the story, obtained a victory for the gods; and by that victory of Brahman the gods became elated. They said to themselves: “Verily,... Read more

Giveaway: Baby Krishna Statue

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:32 pm By Ambaa Choate

I’ve been brainstorming, practicing, and testing out lots of different ideas for my new Etsy store: American Hindu. (I sell craft items that I create for myself, for my own use and enjoyment, but during this difficult financial period, I thought perhaps others would also enjoy the items I make) One thing I really wanted to do was baby Krishna statues with a hammock swing particularly for Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. So I’ve been working with clay and practicing, but I don’t... Read more

Why Do Hindu Beliefs Vary Widely? [Google Questions Answered]

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:32 pm By Ambaa Choate

Curious to know what people were wondering about Hindus and Hinduism, I went to Google and entered some prompts. For example, I typed “Why do Hindus” and then paused to see what questions would come up. Today’s Question is… Why Do Hindu Beliefs Vary Widely? Many religions have a clear history that’s easy to trace. Many are founded by one person or inspired by one person. Hinduism is not like that. In ancient times there were simply beliefs and practices.... Read more

Video Games and Life Goals

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Ambaa Choate

Another aspect of my life is that I am a geek gamer. I play a lot of new-style board games, computer games like MMOs, and video games. Game makers are very clever in how they design games. They understand the psychology of the human brain and they know exactly how to tap into what motivates us. We know, for example, that humans have a tendency to like to collect things (as I spoke about recently) and so in a lot... Read more

I Am Not a Statistic

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Ambaa Choate

I’m just me. A single human being trying to make sense of the world that I find myself in. I can’t speak for other Hindus or even other Advaitans. I have my understanding that makes sense to me, but all I can know is my own heart. There are times when I feel like groups want to claim me for their side, want me to espouse their philosophy, want to add me to their ledger book. But I’m not just... Read more

Christmas in the Carolinas

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Ambaa Choate

Brad and I spent last week in North Carolina with my family. There were more of us gathered together than there had been in a long time and it was great seeing everyone. I even survived the way Christianity is thicker in the air there. The only stumbling block was going to Christmas Eve service. Usually I don’t go. Since my grandmother died there hasn’t been any pressure to go to church for Christmas. However, both Brad and my cousin-in-law... Read more

Awareness of Your Own Ethnicity

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Ambaa Choate

Years ago I was reading a book in the library. It was a memoir of a white man who became paralyzed as an adult. I don’t remember much about the story, but one part really stuck in my mind. He spoke of a friend of his who was black and how that friend mentioned off hand once about the feeling you always have, the awareness of your race. The author said that at the time he had no idea what... Read more

Everyone Should Be a Minority

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Ambaa Choate

I got asked the other day why, since I get grumpy in December in America, I just move to a country where Hinduism is in the majority. Like it’s that simple! I get frustrated about one thing during one time of the year and therefore I should give up my home and everything that I love about America? Uh, no. But it got me thinking. For many of you coming here, you may not have ever experienced what it’s like... Read more

Christmas This Year

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Ambaa Choate

As I said before, some years I feel very irritated by Christmas and I’m in a bad mood all month. Other years it’s not a big deal to me and doesn’t bother me a bit. This year I have no problem with it! I’ve been glad to see people enjoying their holiday and it hasn’t felt shoved down my throat too much. Having no TV and not shopping much probably helps a lot! Brad and I have traveled to North... Read more

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