Navratri is a 9 night festival where God is worshiped in form of a loving Mother. Devout Hindus fast to rid themselves of non-divine qualities.
Tag: dharma
Hindu Muslim Unity: similarity between Gita and Quran
The theme of self sacrifice for God and humanity is common in both the Gita and the Quran
Saints and Seekers: Sri Aurobindo
Truth cannot be shut up in a single book, Bible or Veda or Koran, or in a single religion…God and Truth outlast these religions and manifest themselves anew in whatever way or form the Divine Wisdom chooses.
Call for Muslim writers
Our website has not had any major blog posts by Muslim writers since January of this year. Given this large gap of time the site is in serious need of contributors to prevent it from becoming too Hindu-oriented. Hindu guest writers are also welcome to contribute; but Muslim writers are especially needed to preserve the…
Sikhism and Religious Unity
Guest writer Sonny Singh explains Sikhism and misconceptions surrounding its relationship with Hinduism and Islam.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Comparing Namaz and Yoga
Namaz postures are similar to yogic postures, while being performed as a religious obligation can simultaneously give the namazee all the benefits of yoga
Hindu Muslim Unity: mosque and temple used to celebrate Janmasthami
For decades the practice has been tieing one side of a rope holding a pot between a mosque and a building recreating baby Krishna’s activity of stealing yogurt hung from the ceiling in clay pots.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Muslims assist Hindu pilgrims on mountain trek
Every year half a million Hindu pilgrims trek to the Amarnath caves shrine in Kashmir. Muslims are often seen helping out on this pilgrimage.
Hindu Muslim Unity: Mandir portrays Namaz
A temple dating back to 1845 has a panel of art depicting Muslim men offering the namaz
Hindu Muslim Unity: Students celebrate Navratri and Eid together
Two friends, one Muslim, one Hindu, discuss celebrating Eid and Navratri together on their college campus
Ramadan Mubarak!
Welcoming a blessed Ramadan, a month of prayer, self-reflection, and self-purification
Saints and Seekers: Bawa Muhaiyaddeen
Whatever religion we belong to, whether it be Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, and whatever prayers we say, what is it that we are really searching for? Only one thing – that treasure which is God.
