Reflections on the Swastika
In August 2019, New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky introduced a bill to the state Senate that would require New…
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Gandhi and the Gita: Interpretations of Karma-Yoga, the Science of Action
Karma in the Gita, by Anvesh Jain The Srimad Bhagavad-Gītā has influenced generations of thinkers, ethicists, philosophers, and political practitioners…
Never Have I Ever Felt So Misrepresented
By: Bhuvanesh & Anuraag Since so many Hindus live in North America and make important contributions to the American quality…
Interpreting Scriptures: The Need for a God-realized Saint
By Shreeman Pericherla All glories to Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj I walked down the nationality rooms in my university and…
Analysis of Commonalities: The Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Plato’s Apology
By: Mansa Devaki Historically, multiple philosophers have developed the ancient belief systems’ thought processes and mindsets.…
Remembering Representative John Lewis
Hindu Students Council is deeply saddened by the death of civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis. We offer our…
Remembering Dr. Prasad Dhurjati
We regret to inform you about the sad demise of Dr. Prasad Dhurjati, a very knowledgeable professor, a great scientist…
The Journey of the Atman
By Mansa Devaki, High School Student in Hawaii The world contains numerous religions with various approaches to addressing the problem…
Ninda Stutis: Praising the Divine through Scolding
When I was an innocent nine-year-old watching the devotional Telugu movie Ramadasu, which is about a great bhakta (devotee) of…
Nature of Happiness, Part 3
This is Part Three of a series. Part One can be found at http://www.hindustudentscouncil.org/2020/04/13/nature-of-happiness/. Part Two can be found at http://www.hindustudentscouncil.org/2020/05/03/nature-of-happiness-part-2/.…
I Choose My Own Femininity- Ruminations of a Dancer at Heart
By Arushi Ramaka My friends and I are very loud people. When a few of us went out as a…
Nature of Happiness
All glories to Jagadguru Shree Kriapluji Maharaj Many people know Indians, especially some of our parents, operate under the loser…
Hinduism and Sustainability
How sustainability is ingrained into Hindu culture It is the year 2020. Last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…
Visiting my hometown’s Shivalaya temple – Hindu history is integral to personal identity
I stepped out from the crowded car into a haphazard, narrow, dusty street. The sun beat down on the single-floor…
Hindu Gems in Indian Cinema
There has been a lot of analysis of Hindu references in mainstream Western movies and TV shows, with notable examples…
Universal Children’s Day at Johns Hopkins HSC
On November 20th, Johns Hopkins University’s Hindu Student Council celebrated Universal Children’s Day. This is the day when the United…
Student Perspective: Diwali 2019 at Johns Hopkins HSC
On Saturday, October 26th, the Recreation Center at Johns Hopkins University transformed into a glistening, brightly lit, colorful venue for…
Student perspective: How HSC inspires me
How does HSC impact our youth and provide them space for a positive and confident Hindu identity? Rutgers HSC co-president…
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