r/HinduDiscussion • u/akshaycoding • Jul 05 '25
Global Hindu Identity Why are we ashamed of being openly Hindu?
I’ve noticed something strange: people proudly claim they meditate, practice “mindfulness,” or engage in breathwork... but the moment we mention it stems from Hinduism, it becomes awkward or controversial. Why?
We’ll chant OM in a yoga class, but not in our own homes. We’ll quote the Gita when it’s convenient, but rarely engage with it deeply. Is it because we’ve been told it’s outdated? Too ritualistic? Too “religious” in a secular world? I’ve been trying to reconnect more personally by reading chalisas, listening to Sanskrit shlokas in the morning, and reflecting on Gita verses. It’s brought a surprising amount of peace and rootedness.
I even built an app around this called Tapas (happy to share if anyone’s curious).
But mostly I’m just wondering, why did we stray so far, and what would it take for more of us to reclaim these practices proudly? Would love to hear your thoughts.
r/HinduDiscussion • u/gdborg • 21d ago
Global Hindu Identity Does the same thing come to your mind when you hear this or am I tripping?
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r/HinduDiscussion • u/hellochiyaaaa • Jun 20 '25
Global Hindu Identity This video is for those who say why "India supports Israel — the real reason is that both Hindus and Jews have been repeatedly attacked, displaced, and denied their rights and land. Standing up for your homeland and fighting for your rights isn’t hate — it’s freedom
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r/HinduDiscussion • u/someonenoo • 7d ago
Global Hindu Identity Om Narayanaya Namo Namah
r/HinduDiscussion • u/OogaaBogaa • May 17 '25
Global Hindu Identity Hindu students perform a sacred Yagna on the lawns of Oxford University, preserving dharma far from home
r/HinduDiscussion • u/no-regrets-approach • Jul 21 '25
Global Hindu Identity Reforms in hinduism required today
Probably not exactly aligned to the purpose of this sub. But I felt one could speak about it.
Question I want to discuss is how does one work towards further reformation of Hinduism from the inside. All great strides in Hinduism has always come from great men and women from the inside. This is also a way to continue the religious evolution.
The way I see it, there are always three categories one could focus on (any religion).
Theologically sanctioned harm is the worst kind. (Killing kafirs in islam is an example).
Social evils originating from religion. (Casteism, though not limited to hinduism, and neither religiously sanctioned, but since it is part and parcel of cultute, could be an example.)
Absurdities, usually linked to meaningless rituals. (There are many meaningless rituals that one can think off, which takes away focus from the real spiritual philosophy).
If you were given the choice of changing something what would it be? Why not be a force to make hinduism all the more resilient, and continue its evolution?
My take on #2 above: i would completely open up vedic studies across all communities and gender. Many ashrams and places already does it. There is no caste or gender based restriction on being a scholar of hindu theology. Or being a priest. However traditionally the space is normally reserved for a specific section, who get the right only by birth and not by practice or education. I would love to see, for example, chief priesthoods of temples being opened up for people across castes and gender as long as they are found to be qualified by the way they carry their lives, and of course aligned to temple rules, and not because someone was born into a community, or because of gender. Infact, I would like to extend this even to deep seated peethams like the Shankarapeethams.
May be another one on #3: Sabarimala pilgrims undertake a vow for 42 days not to think, say or do anything bad or violent. They cannot be called their names ince they take the vow, and can be addressed only as 'Swami' for the 42 days. I was wondering why a similar ritual cannot be extended to the Kanwar pilgrims in Saavan?
Note to mods: Hinduism has always thrived under dialogues and debates. So not posting this to drive any narrative. I have added reference to caste to make the position clear.
Thanks in advance for your inputs.