That's So Hindu
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.
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85 incidents of murder, gang rape, temple destruction in 66 days: Richard Benkin on the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh
December 24, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBIn this episode Taniel Koushakjian talks with human rights activist Richard Benkin about how he came to devote his life to the plight of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, and what he’s personally seen visiting Hindu refugees living in both West Bengal and Bangladesh itself. **TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of rape and sexual assault.** Richard Benkin's book, A Quiet Case of Ethnic Cleansing: The Murder of Bangladesh's Hindus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
It's through our sacred stories that Hinduism has and will continue to survive: Ami and Amit Majmudar
December 17, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with the husband and wife writing duo Ami Majmudar and Amit Majmudar about their latest works and how Hinduism is the foundation of both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melanie Chandra says the work of acting is about becoming messy
December 10, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla talks with Melanie Chandra about her path, through karate, mechanical engineering, corporate consulting and modeling, to become the actor and producer she is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In which Abhinav Pandya goes deep into the geopolitics of Kashmir conflict, and more.
November 19, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBTaniel Koushakjian speaks with Abhinav Pandya of the USANAS Foundation, going in depth into the geopolitics of the Kashmir conflict, the increasing role of Turkey in that conflict, and China’s ambitions and attempt to influence the region.
In which Abhinav Pandya goes deep into the geopolitics of Kashmir conflict, and more.
November 19, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ram Sahadeo and Vishnu Bisram talk about the challenges Hindus are facing in Guyana
November 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBFred Stella speaks with Ram Sahadeo and Vishnu Bisram about the state of affairs for Hindus living in Guyana. They discuss challenges the Hindu community there faces such as being targeted for conversion by Christian groups, alcoholism in the community, corruption in Guyana’s politics, as well as how discoveries of new large oil reserves in the Carribean nation factor into all this.
Ram Sahadeo and Vishnu Bisram talk about the challenges Hindus are facing in Guyana
November 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBFred Stella speaks with Ram Sahadeo and Vishnu Bisram about the state of affairs for Hindus living in Guyana. They discuss challenges the Hindu community there faces such as being targeted for conversion by Christian groups, alcoholism in the community, corruption in Guyana’s politics, as well as how discoveries of new large oil reserves in the Carribean nation factor into all this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Easan Katir tells us how to align our beliefs with our stock portfolios through Dharmic Investing
July 16, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with HAF’s very own Easan Katir about his recent article in Hinduism Today magazine about dharmic investing: what it is, how it is different from other forms of ethical investing, and how we can all apply Hindu principles to our financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kanchan Koya explains how one secret of good health is Spice Space Baby
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with Kanchan Koya, food as medicine practitioner, health coach, and founder of Spice Spice Baby, about the benefits of different spices and the science behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mango & Marigold Press and Modi Toys are helping Hindu parents pass on traditions to their kids
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah has a conversation with the founder of Mango and Marigold Press Sailaja Joshi and the founder of Modi Toys, Avani Modi Sarkar, about what led each of them to start companies making books and toys aimed at Hindu and Indian Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sudarshan Ramabadran explains the importance of the soft power India holds in yoga and Ayurveda
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Sudarshan Ramabadran, senior research fellow and administrative head at India Foundation’s Center for Soft Power. In addition to talking about the so-called soft power India holds in the traditions of yoga and ayurveda, which have spread to what seems like nearly every country on Earth in the past two decades, Suhag and Sudarshan have an informative discussion on efforts to lift up the Dalit and tribal communities in India and how the Hindu tradition h...
Brahmachari Sharan says Hindus need to focus on understanding our history, so we can become part of the world's present
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Brahmachari Sharan. Brahmachariji is Director of Hindu life and campus ministry at Georgetown the first Hindu monk to serve in this capacity at a Catholic university. They talk about the ongoing pandemic and continued Black Lives Matter protests, concerns he’s seeing among Hindu students, as well as both the opportunities and challenges in applying ancient Hindu spiritual teachings to contemporary social problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Middle East Forum's Sam Westrop and Clifford Smith in conversation with Samir Kalra
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee connects the dots between terrorism, Pakistan, and the Kashmir conflict
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guru Prakash and Suhag Shukla talk about what we can do to end caste discrimination
May 21, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla talks with Guru Prakash, law professor at Patna university in Bihar, India, and advisor to the Dalit Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Suhag and Guru have wide ranging frank conversation about the origins and solutions to caste discrimination, Western narratives about Hinduism and caste, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rukmini Walker feels the pandemic pause is bringing us closer to one another
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla talks with Rukmini Walker. Rukmini Walker is an activist in women’s spiritual empowerment and interfaith dialogue. She is the founder of the Urban Devi collective (urbandevi.com), based out of Bhakti Center (bhakticenter.org) in New York City, where she is a member of the board of directors. Rukmini is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Bhaktivedanta College in Belgium. She is also a member of Sabha – a thirty person international committee that advises ...
Phil Goldberg says Hinduism has been influencing America far longer than many people think
May 07, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott talks with author Phil Goldberg (American Veda, The Life of Yogananda) about the history of Hindus and Hinduism in the United States, the growing influence of Hindu Americans, and what he thinks are popular misconceptions about Hindu beliefs and practices. READ MORE: https://philipgoldberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coping with COVID: A Dialogue with Deepak Chopra™
April 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBListen to Deepak Chopra and Eddie Stern discuss ways in which we all can use yoga, meditation, and pranayama to deal with the stress of living through the current pandemic. LEARN MORE The Chopra Foundation The Chopra Center Eddie Stern The Breathing App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coping with COVID: Building immunity with Ayurveda and integrative medicine, featuring Dr. Akil Palanisamy
April 14, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 87 MBAyurveda, India’s ancient system of healing, defines good health not by the absence of disease, but the presence of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Integrative medicine, a modern holistic medical discipline, views health through the patient’s physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influences. Are these systems complementary? What role do they play in cultivating good health? How can ancient practices be combined with modern medicine to help build immunity...
Coping with COVID, Spiritual wellbeing in the midst of a global crisis
April 10, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn the midst of the COVID pandemic, what is the role of spirituality in this time of crisis? How can we better cope? What is the way forward?Hear from two modern-day masters of Vedanta — Swami Atmarupananda (Vedanta Society of Greater Houston) and Swamini Svatmavidyananda (Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, AIM for Seva, Global Women's Peace Initiative) in an enlightening and enriching dialogue on the salience of sadhana during these uncertain times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Coping with COVID: Manage Stress and Anxiety with Yoga and Meditation, featuring Eddie Stern
April 01, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn today’s panic stricken climate, it’s important to use tools we already have to help us cope and find some balance. How can focusing on our breath help reduce anxiety? How can we use yoga and meditation to calm our minds? Join us for a live webinar with world renowned Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Eddie Stern. He is the co-creator of The Breathing App and author of One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life. More info at www.eddiestern.com. Hosted on ...
Coping with COVID: Education & Awareness, featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
March 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIn the special episode of That's So Hindu, HAF Co-Founder Dr. Aseem Shukla (Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Department of Urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania) moderates a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring: Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Dr. Lavannya Pandit (Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine; full-ti...
Shikha Uberoi Bajpai says Hinduism has given her a competitive edge both on the tennis court and off
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Swamis Speak: Swami Ishwarananda
February 27, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIn this installment of our Swami's Speak series, Suhag Shukla talks with Chinmaya Mission's Swami Ishwarananda about the role of spiritual teachers in modern society, the importance of building Hindu communities and not just temples, and his inclusive definition of Hindutva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Swamis Speak: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fred Stella goes to Guyana, hears that Hindu gods are demons
February 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gopal Patel thinks stopping the climate crisis is the Hindu thing to do
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBMat McDermott talks with Gopal Patel from the Bhumi Project (www.bhumiproject.org) about opportunities and challenges for Hindu climate and environmental advocacy, working with the UN on the Sustainable Development Goals, and how Hindus can put their ecological ethics into practice in an engaged way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sham Sharma
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBSamir Kalra and Sham Sharma ("The Sham Sharma Show" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0kMbzhUYV2lhIV7xoWhoA) talk about the state of Hinduphobia in media and politics.
Sham Sharma shows how mainstream media is getting India wrong
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dena Merriam digs into her past lives and the future of Hinduism
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBSuhag Shukla talks with Dena Merriam, author and interfaith activist ("My Journey Through Time: A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death, and Rebirth; "The Untold Story of Sita: An Empowering Tale For Our Time"; Global Peace Initiative of Women), about her journey into Hinduism, her experience and visions of past lives during travels in India, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dena Merriam
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBSuhag Shukla talks with Dena Merriam, author and interfaith activist ("My Journey Through Time: A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death, and Rebirth; "The Untold Story of Sita: An Empowering Tale For Our Time"; Global Peace Initiative of Women), about her journey into Hinduism, her experience of past lives during travels in India, and more.
KASHMIR EXODUS DAY SPECIAL - Sunanda Vashisht
January 19, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIn this special episode on the 30th anniversary of the Kashmir Pandit Exodus, Suhag Shukla talks with writer, columnist, and political commentator Sunanda Vashisht (https://myind.net) about her experience of what life was like in Kashmir in the 1980s, what led up to the ethnic cleansing of the Hindu population of Kashmir, and what it was like to live through those tragic events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rajiv Satyal
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBSamir Kalra speaks with comedian Rajiv Satyal ("Make Chai Not War" tour, "I Am Indian") about the intersection of his family-friendly stand-up act and the not-so family-friendly world of US politics, how his work is received in both India and the US, and more.
Rajiv Satyal is the Man in the Middle of US politics, and comedy
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBSamir Kalra speaks with comedian Rajiv Satyal ("Make Chai Not War" tour, "I Am Indian") about the intersection of his family-friendly stand-up act and the not-so family-friendly world of US politics, how his work is received in both India and the US, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eddie Stern
January 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBSheetal Shah talks with Ashtanga yoga teacher Eddie Stern about his latest book "One Simple Thing", his path into yoga, opening a Hindu temple in downtown Manhattan, and why he doesn't like to be called a yoga guru.
Eddie Stern isn't a yoga guru
January 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.