KAUAI, HAWAII, December 18, 2016: Hinduism Today’s January/February/March 2017 issue has gone to press and is now available online free of charge at source above. You can also download our free Hinduism Today app and get the full magazine on your mobile device at bit.ly/HT-APP.
Our feature story by Rajiv Malik this issue takes you to the holy city of Mathura, where you can walk in history’s footsteps, visit the temples you have heard about and witness spectacular Holi celebrations, with their wild colors and festive observances. This is a deeper look into the region than you may have ever seen, thanks to Arun Mishra’s amazing photography.
Our 16-page Insight section is a kid-friendly spiritual catechism, taken from Himalayan Academy’s latest book: “The Path to Siva, A Catechism for Youth.” This fully illustrated catechism presents basic questions about the Saivite Hindu path, and answers them in language meant for 12 to 15-year olds. It is a great resource for parents seeking to pass tradition on to the next generation.
We cover the environment from the Hindu perspective in Mat McDermott’s assessment of the impact of the meat industry on Earth’s climate. You will be informed and surprised at the discoveries he shares.
Our publisher, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, talks about what makes us happy. Not just the ephemeral happiness of a sale at the mall, but a deeper bliss that lasts a lifetime and endures through life’s challenging moments. Enjoy his practical wisdom and tools for keeping consciousness in the higher chakras.
Culture is big in this issue. Two sisters share their love of dance, the tribe that tattoos its entire body with the name of Lord Rama is visited, a teenage girl writes about her guru’s visit to London, and journalist Choodie Shivaram interviews families whose sons and daughters have renounced the world, to ascertain reactions to this age-old life choice that is seldom seen in the West but is happens in the East.
Our Hindu of the Year is honored, too. It is Morari Bapu, one of India’s greatest practioners of Ram Katha. He has conducted not just a few, but over 750 song and storytelling events to uplift devotees around the globe. As if that were impressive, consider that these events last all day and into the night, for nine days each! Hinduism needs ten thousand more like Pujya Morari Bapu.
There’s still more inside the magazine, including our fun Quotes & Quips with cartoon, an excerpt from recently translated Agama verses, the California textbook issue updated, and one woman’s editorial on how we can all be better ambassadors for our faith. Check it out!