Want to learn all about Hinduism, the world's oldest and third-largest religion? Like actually understand what karma is? Or what dharma means? Do you want to know what the sacred texts of Hinduism are? Or, maybe, you just want to know why Hindu women wear a dot on their forehead? Or, perhaps, if all Hindus vegetarian? If so, then All About Hinduism is just what you’ve been waiting for. We’ll give you an overview of Hinduism as a lived and contemporary spiritual path. We’ll explore the history of how Hinduism has come to be what it is today: the third-largest and oldest religious tradition in the world.
We’ll also clear up some of the misconceptions out there about Hinduism, as well as unflinchingly address some of the more contentious issues in Hinduism’s past and present. Hosted by Mat McDermott and brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.
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Shrimad Bhagwat Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture that is widely revered for its spiritual and philosophical teachings. It is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism and is often referred to simply as the "Gita".
The Gita is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and his disciple Arjuna on a battlefield, where Arjuna is faced with the dilemma of fighting his own relatives in a war. Through their conversation, Lord Krishna offers Arjuna profound teachings on various aspects of life, including duty, morality, self-realization, and the nature of the universe.
The text consists of 18 chapters and is written in Sanskrit, with numerous commentaries and translations available in various languages. It is a timeless guidebook for spiritual seekers, and its teachings are considered relevant even today, thousands of years after its composition.
The Bhagwat Gita has had a profound impact on Indian culture and has also inspired countless individuals around the world to seek spiritual understanding and self-realization. Its message of peace, love, and wisdom has touched the hearts of people of all ages and backgrounds and continues to be a source of inspiration and guidance for millions of people today.
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Ram Dass shares his heart-centered wisdom in each episode featuring excerpted lectures given throughout the last 40 years, with an introduction from Raghu Markus of Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation.
