For Hindus, the Upanishads explain the basic tenets of human existence. Literally meaning “sitting near a teacher,” the Upanishads are collections of parables and scholarly discussions between ...

Nearly all Indians believe in God, with most saying they are absolutely certain in this belief. But the nature of the deities Indians believe in varies. While the majority of Hindus (61%) and Jains ...

India is home to a wide range of religious traditions, which is evident in the blend of beliefs held by its people – some of which cross religious lines. For instance, not only do most Hindus and ...

Deepak Sarma, professor in the Department of Religious Studies, will give a lecture on the fundamentals of Hindu bioethics. He also will discuss a related case, for which he was an expert consultant.

RICHMOND -- The American teens in shorts and jeans eagerly questioned the Hindu holy man in saffron-colored robes. "Swami," a young man said, "in Texas people say if you don't believe in Jesus Christ ...