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The Perils of Vedic 'Science'

Hindu nationalists, like U.S. evangelicals, are co-opting their nation's culture and calling bad science good.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Science, Modern Science, Hindu nationalists, Astrology, Hindu, Vedic creationism, dead matter, vedic, failed vitalistic theories, liberal constitutional democracies

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Ask the Swami: Dharma vs. Darwin?

If you're bad enough, will you be reincarnated as an amoeba? Vedic perspectives on evolution, dinosaurs, Mars, and the Big Bang.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, theory, Mind, sense, physical plane, aquatic life, Evolution, bang theory, cyclical universe theory, Life, material nature

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A World of Meditation: Contemplative Practices From Many Faiths

Related Topics: Holistic Living, Guided Meditations, Meditation, Practice, Mind, MEDITATION MENU, MINDFULNESS KABBALAH MANTRA, Prayer, ROSARY CHAKRA, SUFI INSIGHT, Insight, Chakra meditations

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Vedic Study: Can I Skip the Critical Thinking?

The swami responds to a devotee seeking scriptural absolutes. Plus: Domestic violence, Kali, and martial arts.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Scripture, Spiritual, spiritual thinking, Martial Arts, God, Spiritual Practice, critical, personal realizations, scriptural commentaries, Arts

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Ask the Swami: Corporate CEOs and the Long Arm of Karma

Plus: Beliefs common to all Hindus, vegetarianism, and how the Puranas made spirituality accessible to the lower classes.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Vedas, puranas, meat eating, Meat, vedo tharvangirasa itihas, hindus, nihsvasitam etad yad, large scale animal slaughter, Belief

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Karma, Free Will, and Destiny

Related Topics: Holistic Living, Astrology, human beings, Karma, transmitting energy, Life, lifes reactions, originating power, natural endowments, Action, fate possibilities

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Mother Knows Best? Cultures Clash During A Hindu Holiday

When a wife and her mother-in-law clash over a holiday celebration, a couple discovers new traditions for an ancient holiday.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, ami, mom, ndash, Holiday, departed grandmother chills, intimate family gathering, favorite vegan restaurant, mother stares, Hindu, Tradition

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The Meaning of the Guru

A guru is more than a teacher--he's an instructor who passes on all his knowledge. If you have one, you're lucky.

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