Sheetala Bhat, York University, Canada Diplomatic relations between India and Canada continue to decline in the aftermath of the slaying of a Canadian Sikh activist in British Columbia. A recent violent confrontation at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont. between pro-Khalistan protesters and Hindu nationalists has created further tensions. Dozens of pro-Khalistan Sikhs, many of…

Hinduism, a timeless and inclusive philosophy, has nothing to do with Hindutva’s absurd obsession with conjuring temples beneath mosques. Hindu temples exist, even side by side, in harmony with mosques, but not underground. Hinduism, with its vast cultural depth and secular ethos, stands worlds apart from Hindutva—a counterfeit ideology cloaked in fanaticism and fueled by…

Sat-chit-ananda is more than a spiritual ideal; it is a framework for a balanced, meaningful life.

(My exploration of God’s essence goes beyond conventional boundaries, prompting readers to rethink and deepen their spiritual understanding.) Believing in God’s existence often becomes a ritualistic practice rooted in our mental image of Him—an image that personifies God as a divine entity “up there” or “everywhere.” For many, this perspective defines their faith, with God…

Fanatic Hindu, fanatic Muslim, fanatic Sikh, fanatic Christian, fanatic Jew, fanatic Buddhist—labels like these are unfortunately common, often tacked onto people of different faiths based on negative encounters or broad assumptions. The prefix “fanatic” taints the essence of any religion it’s attached to, overshadowing its spiritual heart and misrepresenting its purpose. Religious fanaticism springs from…