Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States brought about many glowing statements from the American government, both about Modi and about India. These included productive meetings with President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, and Secretary of State John Kerry, who were quite elated with Modi’s visit. The camaraderie extended to Bill and Hillary [...]
October 7, 2014
Vamadev Shastri
Analysis/Insights, Articles
There has been a considerable debate extending from recent centuries to current interfaith dialogues as to whether Hinduism is a monotheistic religion, and if so whether Hinduism can perhaps be included among the great monotheistic traditions of the world. This question of Hinduism and monotheism reflects certain preconceptions that should be carefully examined. First is [...]
August 26, 2014
Vamadev Shastri
Spirituality/Culture
The Arya Samaj had started as a reform movement founded by Swami Dayananda on 7 April 1875 in the name of defending Hinduism but over the years ithas turned against Hinduism itself by ridiculing Murthi (deity) Puja as idolatry and attacking the Puranas as porn. They also try to push Monotheism condemning the many Gods of [...]
December 23, 2013
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