Bhagavad Gita
What the ancient Indian text Bhagavad Gita can teach about not putting too much of our identity and emotions into work
By Robert J. Stephens — February 27, 2024
(The Conversation) — A scholar of South Asian religions explains how one lesson from the text, ‘nishkama karma’ – or acting without desire – may be useful for navigating the contemporary workplace.
The Bhagavad Gita, the bomb and the dharma of Robert Oppenheimer
By Syama Allard — July 12, 2023
(RNS) — How did the atomic physicist’s fascination with the Gita influence his feelings about the making of the bomb?
My faith tells me my mother was liberated by death. On Mother’s Day, I still grieve.
By Murali Balaji — May 11, 2023
(RNS) — Navigating the Hindu belief that death leads to better things.
Spring books: The renewal edition
By Kimberly Winston — April 4, 2018
(RNS) — Here are eight new books — and one bonus track — where religion and spirituality are themes.
Sri Srinivasan: The first Hindu on the Supreme Court?
By Lauren Markoe — February 15, 2016
(RNS) Indian-born Srinivasan placed his hand on a Hindu holy book when he was sworn in to the appeals court.
Humanists slice and dice the world’s sacred texts
By Kimberly Winston — January 11, 2013
(RNS) "A Jefferson Bible For the 21st Century'' takes Thomas Jefferson’s slice-and-dice Bible one step further. By Kimberly Winston.
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