By Yogi Baba Prem (@YogiBabaPrem) The growing phenomena of Christian yoga is not only cultural appropriation, it reveals more serious considerations for Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma. While it is certainly true that Christians can practice yoga, I am not aware of any Christian theology regarding yoga. Yoga, as a word or practice, has no etymology […]
Honoring Ancestors: The Secret Doorway to Health and Healing
Sitting among the Native American cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde in the southwest U.S., my mind drifts back to another time; a time that many consider an ancient period for humanity though only a few thousand years ago. While it is fascinating to see their homes, as I imagine the activities of these ancient people, […]
Translating Ancient Hindu Texts (Agenda for conversion?)
By Yogi Baba Prem Th.D Yogacharya, Veda Visharada (@YogiBabaPrem) Aside from the Bhagavad Gita and a sampling of the vast compendium of Hindu dharmic teachings, relatively few important texts have a comprehensive and detailed modern translation. This is especially true for the Vedas. For insight and understanding in English of ancient texts, such as the […]
Assault on India and Its Ancient Culture: The Partitioning of Hinduism
By Yogi Baba Prem Th. D, Yogacharya, Veda Visharada. (@YogiBabaPrem) The once expansive Bharata (India) is shrinking. What was once a great cultural land mass extending possibly from near ancient Persia eastward to Southeast Asia and possibly as far south as various South Pacific islands is literally becoming smaller as a geographic land with the […]
Analysis and Review of Anti-Hindu Bias in Early Scholarly Work
A book review and critical analysis. | By Yogi Baba Prem Th.D Yogacharya, Veda Visharada, CYI, C.ay, C.va The purpose of this paper is to explore the authenticity of a biased religious attitude pertaining to the Indian civilization, in particular religious teachings, by western scholars; and to review these works. In addition, looking at an older […]
Reincarnation in the Vedas
By Yogi Baba Prem Yogacharya, Veda Visharada It has become common to hear from followers of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) and scholars that reincarnation is not found in the Vedas; regrettably this is often due to a great deal of misinformation as well as an emerging literalist mentality that is attempting to sweep the global community. While it […]
Hinduism and Christianity
By Yogi Baba Prem Yogacharya, Veda Visharada There has been a growing tendency amongst practitioners of Hinduism and globally amongst people to say that in essence all the religions are the same. But is this the reality? To answer this question, one must examine key teachings within each of the systems and see exactly how […]
Paths are Many, the Rishi’s Call it by Many Names .
By Yogi Baba Prem Yogacharya, Veda Visharada (CHAKRA) One of the most common quotes I hear from Hindu’s is that we are all one, all the religious teach the same thing, and there is no difference between Hinduism and other religions. Ironically, we do not hear this view from Christians, Muslims or other groups. The […]
The Blue Throated Shiva
Oh Shiva, I call your name silently from my heart. Teach me the secrets of yoga and the Self. -Yogi Baba Prem (CHAKRA) Shiva is often considered the lord of the Yogi’s, as Shiva, like Krishna, is credited with teaching the science of yoga. Commonly known as the destroyer, Shiva is often not embraced by […]