Today’s post is over at the paid premium blog. It is a detailed post on Lord Shiva, including stories about him, how to worship him, bhajans for him, and explanation of the symbolism of his image. http://admin.patheos.com/premium/whitehindu/2013/09/shiva-everything-you-need-to-know/ Read more
I read an article from Facebook about yet another white person who is out “saving the savages.” That might be a little harsh, but there does seem to be this savior complex with white people. We want to fix the world and be do-gooders but the attempts to help often turn out misguided and more than a little racist. A Real Maasai Woman’s Thoughts on the White ‘Warrior Princess’ Chick This “white person comes to save the non-white people from... Read more
When Brad and I had our Vedic wedding ceremony, a coconut featured prominently in the ritual. After it was over we were told that we should take the coconut home and make something sweet with it. Well. Brad and I had never cooked with a whole coconut before! We had only ever purchased canned coconut milk. Internet to the rescue! Brad read up on how to open the coconut. I found a recipe for coconut burfi. There are a number... Read more
In the west we hear the word “Yoga” and it brings one thing to mind… The word actually encompasses a lot more than this! Hatha Yoga is a popular form of exercise using poses (asanas). Practitioners often believe that it is a way to use physical movement for greater spiritual balance. Classes usually include periods of stillness and meditation as well as movement. As it becomes more and more popular for exercise and flexibility, some classes divorce yoga entirely from... Read more
Before I got married I heard three different things: 1) Some people said that everything changes. It’s a huge shift in your life and you really feel it. 2) Some people said that nothing changes and nothing feels different. 3) Some people said that there was a subtle shift and a deeper sense of security. I really thought that I would be number three. I was sure that getting married would make me feel something new. Particularly because it’s something... Read more
Lately Brad and I have been hearing a lot about a God called Narayana. He is featured in bhajans (hymns) and was mentioned quite a lot during our wedding service. I had never heard this name before, though! So, time for me to do some research and find out who is this God that I am not familiar with. It turns out that the name Narayana is an ancient Vedic name for Vishnu. This name refers to God in his... Read more
We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the passages. I’ve started with the Isha Upanishad. Today we are reading the last two verses and finishing the Isha. Starting next week, scripture reading will be moving to my new sister blog, the White Hindu Premium. This is a subscription-based blog that will allow you access to more in-depth posts, materials, advice, and video chats with me. Check out the intro! We will be starting... Read more
A couple weeks ago Brad and I were browsing one of our favorite local game stores when I noticed this Discover India Board Game The back of the box didn’t tell me as much as I wanted to know! So I’ve been doing some research on it. I love the idea of collecting tiles to build into a kolam pattern. I am not too sure about the theme of being tourists in India, though. I’m worried that it sounds too... Read more
I’m really big on respecting every individual’s choice to practice the religion that makes him happy. Hinduism is my home and it is the religion that I love, but I am well aware that my experience of life is far from average. I’m more than a bit odd. So I have lots of practice in knowing that what works for me, and what is good for me is not what is going to work for everyone. There are many, many... Read more
If only unity meant unity that unites instead of tearing apart and creating boundaries. Unity is not unity when it pits “us” against “them.” Read more
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