9. Double Crossed by Culture

07/26/24 • 6 min

Should the #Dharmics be vegetarians? Buddha was not a #vegetarian, and he achieved nirvana. Let us visit The Bhumi Pledge, that advocates mindful eating and a less harmful diet for the planet. It emphasizes the principle of ahimsa (non-violence) found in various religious texts and philosophies. The pledge is presented as a practical step towards reducing one's impact and aligning with a more compassionate way of living that reduces violence in this day and age where the industrial slaughter of animals is rampant and growing.

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8. Advocacy, not Politics

We explore a pivotal 2006 legal battle where the Hindu American Foundation sued the California State Board of Education over its closed-door textbook review process. The court ruled partially in favor of HAF, mandating a complete overhaul of the SBE's procedures to ensure transparency and fairness. Join us to learn how this landmark case reshaped #Hindu American advocacy.

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Indira's Compulsions, India's Compulsions

Indira Gandhi had a tumultuous political journey in the 1970s, a time when her escalating paranoia led to drastic measures that reshaped #India. Her reliance on the Soviet Union's support and KGB intelligence fueled her fears of CIA influence, prompting her to impose a state of Emergency, break up her own party, and corrupt the government in unprecedented ways. Within her complex relationships with global superpowers, there was a tragic loss of her son Sanjay, and the long-lasting impact on India's political landscape. It was an intricate web of espionage, political intrigue, and the legacy of corruption that defined an era.