(CHAKRA) By Prashant Parikh Who is a Hindu? ‘Hindu’ was a term first used by Persians to denote the people living in the sub-continental peninsula, bordered by the river Sindhu (whose distortion gave rise to the term ‘Hindu’), the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean. The term ‘Hindu-ism’ was introduced by the British to identify the […]
Why are Hindus so Uncomfortable with Themselves?
By Sucheta Rustagi New York, USA (CHAKRA) – This article will attempt to analyze why Hindus quite often do not feel comfortable speaking about their religion or identifying with aspects of it. The average Muslim, Christian or Jew never has to even be asked about which faith they follow, rather they are upfront and open […]
Are “Hindu’s” Too Progressive Thinking?
By Saraswati Rastogi Toronto, Canada (CHAKRA) – We as Canadians, take pride in the fact that we live in a democracy which supports individual rights. That is one of the main reasons immigrants from all over the world come to North America—for the American dream, because the opportunity is endless. People generally live by the […]