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...The October/November/December 2005 issue of Hinduism Today features an in-depth study of the beloved Elephant God of Hinduism: Lord Ganesha. Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami explains in his Publisher's Desk article that the trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are not separate Gods....

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...ons, delineations of basic goals, methods, principles, guidelines, tips on overcoming obstacles and rewards to expect. In his editorial, Publisher Satguru Bodhinatha points out that we need not limit ourselves to just one perspective when facing the world and our experiences. He explains that there are, in fact, four distinct perspectives always available to us, and we ...

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...g us safe and sane. From the outer climb to the inner, we are taken into the world of japa and mantra. Vamadeva Shastri and Hinduism Today founder Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami unravel the world of sound and its yogic uses, giving plenty of dos and don'ts so this ancient yoga can be practiced safely and with powerful results. It explores how to properly chant Aum, how...

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...ywhere students are learning about Hinduism past and present. As you would expect, it is elegantly designed by the HT wizards. When our publisher, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, was in Melbourne in December, he gave a wonderful keynote talk on yoga and its place in the world, particularly its applicability to nonHindus. His current editorial gives us a glimpse of that ...

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... to help them. 2. The mystical power of giving "Giving has the power to draw spiritual fulfillment and wealth into your life," explains publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami in his editorial. He shares with us mystical laws about giving...

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...hey derive their amazing colors from nature, and how the tradition is preserved even while the art evolves and remains contemporary. Our publisher Bodhinatha Veylanswami addresses the question "How can I improve the world?" He suggests practical approaches and the application of some basic spiritual principles, showing how raising our children to be spiritual, for insta...

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...greater, Siva or Vishnu? You've heard the arguments. You've endured the fables and the foibles of those who argue one side or another. Our publisher, Bodhinatha Veylanswami, gives the unifying answer you can use at any dinner party. When an Indian swami crossed the ocean to visit devotees in the West, he was deeply criticized and certain of his worship rights were curta...

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...This is our Special Temple Issue. To begin, in a piece called "Our Three Kinds of Temples" Publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami explores three primary ways that the temple defines our faith. The community temple is the hub of culture, worship, rites and festivals. The home shrine is the home's temple where devout Hindus ...

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...how little value luxury and status have when one is unhappy. Gear up for a multi-aspected journey into spiritualizing mundane life! Our publisher, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, has uplifted the spirits of many all over the world. In this issue's Publisher’s Desk, he coveys how each and every one of us can be an uplifter and spiritual leader to everyone we encounter in...

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...ractice of animal sacrifice in Bali, offering some not-to-be-expected insights. Understanding Soul Evolution In his Publisher's Desk editorial, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami takes us on a spiritual journey, showing how the soul matures from instinctive to intellectual to spiritual maturity, using the lotus flower as a symbol of our inner growth. Dada Vaswani offers ...

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...etrating commentary by Dr. David Frawley on the fraudulent strategies Christian missionaries employto covert Hindus to their faith. Our publisher, Satguru Bodhiantha Veylanswami, tackles television in his editorial, critiquing it, yes, but also providing parents ways to apply the power and presence of television to their children's moral and intellectual growth. He even...

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...unning photography brings this earthy village mysticism all to life. You'd think that would be enough for one issue, but you'd be wrong! Publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami takes us on a flight of faith, forcing us to rethink our simplistic take on the concept, guiding us from blind faith, to informed conviction to the pinnacle of personal realization. A young Mala...

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...iscussion is fascinating. Our Point-Counterpoint shows the range of Hindu thinking on a touchy subject. When Kids Embrace Hinduism Our publisher, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, is always giving resources for parents who want to raise good Hindu kids. In this issue's Publisher's Desk, he writes about "When Kids Embrace Hinduism," advising adults to make the religion mo...

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...rdam-based master who did the faces of Siva just for this piece. Our Publisher's Desk editorial charts new territory in the understanding of yoga. Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami has been traveling the globe, encountering the very different ways various traditions and schools look at yoga. From this broad experience he crafts a piece called "Which Yoga Should I Follow?" ...