This episode of Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis tackles a topic on the minds of youth in America and beyond - mental health - from a non-Western perspective. Ravi Jaishankar, a member of Hindu Students Council's Board of Trustees, joins the podcast as a special guest to help deconstruct the issue through a Hindu lens. Ravi's clear and lucid explanations of relevant Hindu concepts give listeners a refreshing introduction to a topic that is traditionally considered taboo among present day Hindu society, even though there are countless psychological and philosophical methods rooted in the Hindu tradition that can help us in our mental health journey.

This episode of Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis tackles a topic on the minds of youth in America and beyond - mental health - from a non-Western perspective. Ravi Jaishankar, a member of Hindu Students Council's Board of Trustees, joins the podcast as a special guest to help deconstruct the issue through a Hindu lens. Ravi's clear and lucid explanations of relevant Hindu concepts give listeners a refreshing introduction to a topic that is traditionally considered taboo among present day Hindu society, even though there are countless psychological and philosophical methods rooted in the Hindu tradition that can help us in our mental health journey.

The Dharmic Therapist: Hindu Approaches to Mental Health

After RRR won the Oscars, desis everywhere celebrated. Among them were some very excited students from Hindu Students Council! Listen to Akanksha, Anupama, and Arushi talk about why they enjoyed RRR and Kantara, their cultural significance, and how these movies are important to their identities as Hindus growing up in the diaspora.

After RRR won the Oscars, desis everywhere celebrated. Among them were some very excited students from Hindu Students Council! Listen to Akanksha, Anupama, and Arushi talk about why they enjoyed RRR and Kantara, their cultural significance, and how these movies are important to their identities as Hindus growing up in the diaspora.

RRR and Kantara: Hindu Culture on a Global Platform

Holi is celebrated in communities across the diaspora by students from several dharmic backgrounds, bringing together desis and non-desis. Past the Bollywood love stories and all the colors, there is a rich tapestry of traditions and legends that are rooted in Hinduism. Listen to three students from Hindu Students Council talk about their memories of Holi, and the beautiful, ancient customs that we honor to this day.

Holi is celebrated in communities across the diaspora by students from several dharmic backgrounds, bringing together desis and non-desis. Past the Bollywood love stories and all the colors, there is a rich tapestry of traditions and legends that are rooted in Hinduism. Listen to three students from Hindu Students Council talk about their memories of Holi, and the beautiful, ancient customs that we honor to this day.

The Colorful Diversity of Holi's Traditions

During today's Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis episode, our hosts recount various instances of Hindu persecution in both ancient and modern times. They outline strategies to raise greater awareness, as well as how the discourse surrounding Hindu persecution needs to change. The episode also includes an interview with a Bangladeshi Hindu high school student!

During today's Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis episode, our hosts recount various instances of Hindu persecution in both ancient and modern times. They outline strategies to raise greater awareness, as well as how the discourse surrounding Hindu persecution needs to change. The episode also includes an interview with a Bangladeshi Hindu high school student!

Acknowledging Hindu Persecution

Though the Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of Hindu dharma, there are countless communities across the world that are proudly Hindu. Join Samyuktha and Sowmya for an informative conversation about the strength and beauty in these unique communities!

Though the Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of Hindu dharma, there are countless communities across the world that are proudly Hindu. Join Samyuktha and Sowmya for an informative conversation about the strength and beauty in these unique communities!

The International Hindu Diaspora

April is Genocide Awareness Month. We start off this month by bringing you an episode that focuses on the beautiful heritage and resilience of the Kashmiri Hindu community. Join Samyuktha and Arushi in a conversation with our guests, Meera Bhat and Ahan Raina, two proud Kashmiri Pandit Americans.    To learn more about Kashmiri Hindus, reference Kashmiri Overseas Association's website (koausa.org), and follow KOA Youth (@koayouth) on Instagram.    Satyameva Jayate- the truth always triumphs, even seven exoduses later

April is Genocide Awareness Month. We start off this month by bringing you an episode that focuses on the beautiful heritage and resilience of the Kashmiri Hindu community. Join Samyuktha and Arushi in a conversation with our guests, Meera Bhat and Ahan Raina, two proud Kashmiri Pandit Americans.    To learn more about Kashmiri Hindus, reference Kashmiri Overseas Association's website (<a href="http://koausa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">koausa.org</a>), and follow KOA Youth (@koayouth) on Instagram.    Satyameva Jayate- the truth always triumphs, even seven exoduses later

Celebrating Kashmiri Hindu Culture

In today’s podcast episode, we shed light on recent events that transpired at Rutgers with regards to Professor Audrey Truschke. With an interview of a current Rutgers student, we seek to broadcast an authentic perspective and understand how academia can spread misinformation. The views expressed in the podcast are the views of the individual speakers and do not represent the official views of HSC.

In today’s podcast episode, we shed light on recent events that transpired at Rutgers with regards to Professor Audrey Truschke. With an interview of a current Rutgers student, we seek to broadcast an authentic perspective and understand how academia can spread misinformation. The views expressed in the podcast are the views of the individual speakers and do not represent the official views of HSC.

Hindus on Rutgers Campus

Why does Hindu society praise Devi...but simultaneously have so many problems? Sowmya and Samyuktha, seniors from California, discuss the rich history of Hindu women, the ideals of Shakti, misogyny, and how dharmic decolonization can help one use Hindu dharma as a tool of empowerment and liberation.  Instagram: @hschighschool

Why does Hindu society praise Devi...but simultaneously have so many problems? Sowmya and Samyuktha, seniors from California, discuss the rich history of Hindu women, the ideals of Shakti, misogyny, and how dharmic decolonization can help one use Hindu dharma as a tool of empowerment and liberation.  Instagram: @hschighschool

Shakti Always Prevails

On this episode of Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis, Neha Srivastava-ji of the Shaktitva Foundation meets with members of the Hindu Students Council's Texas division to discuss how to shape a more unified understanding of what Hindu femininity is. It may be difficult for Hindu adolescents to balance western standards with what our faith can teach them. This podcast, however, includes a great, nuanced take on femininity that we hope you enjoy! This is a reupload of a Charcha Chat, which is a series of Hindu talks moderated by members of the Hindu Students Council on campus.

On this episode of Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis, Neha Srivastava-ji of the Shaktitva Foundation meets with members of the Hindu Students Council's Texas division to discuss how to shape a more unified understanding of what Hindu femininity is. It may be difficult for Hindu adolescents to balance western standards with what our faith can teach them. This podcast, however, includes a great, nuanced take on femininity that we hope you enjoy! This is a reupload of a Charcha Chat, which is a series of Hindu talks moderated by members of the Hindu Students Council on campus.

Shaktiva: A Hindu Framework for Hinduism 

Today, Bhuvanesh and Srikar discuss LGBTQIA figures in Hinduism, how it is described in the scriptures, and how colonialism changed policies and cultural outlook on LGBTQIA in India. Vivek interviews two Hindu youth from the LGBT community. 

Today, Bhuvanesh and Srikar discuss LGBTQIA figures in Hinduism, how it is described in the scriptures, and how colonialism changed policies and cultural outlook on LGBTQIA in India. Vivek interviews two Hindu youth from the LGBT community.

Hindus Are Allies - Full Stop 

Namaste! We are a group of Hindu American teenagers who discuss all things Hindu. We want to bring in a fresh perspective about topics that explore philosophical, historical, and cultural aspects of Hinduism.

In this podcast episode, Bhuvanesh and Sreeprada have an informal chat about the Maha Shivaratri fundraiser event that happened for HSC  on March 6th, 2021. In doing this, they interview two of the performers, and elevate the voices of Hindu teenagers across the country!

In this podcast episode, Bhuvanesh and Sreeprada have an informal chat about the Maha Shivaratri fundraiser event that happened for HSC  on March 6th, 2021. In doing this, they interview two of the performers, and elevate the voices of Hindu teenagers across the country!

Reflecting Upon our Maha Shivaratri Showcase

You've probably read in your local media articles or high school textbook that the Swastika is a symbol representing hatred, violence, and prejudice. In this episode, Samyuktha and Mansa will discuss the Swastika and misconceptions behind it, and what it signifies to people all around the world. If you would like a nuanced look at this complex symbol from the perspective of Hindu-American teens, tune into this podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @hschighschool  Here is Nikunji's article on whether we should ban the Swastika: https://ntrivedi.medium.com/should-the-swastika-be-banned-f102f0ff4fa2

You've probably read in your local media articles or high school textbook that the Swastika is a symbol representing hatred, violence, and prejudice. In this episode, Samyuktha and Mansa will discuss the Swastika and misconceptions behind it, and what it signifies to people all around the world. If you would like a nuanced look at this complex symbol from the perspective of Hindu-American teens, tune into this podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @hschighschool  Here is Nikunji's article on whether we should ban the Swastika: <a href="https://ntrivedi.medium.com/should-the-swastika-be-banned-f102f0ff4fa2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ntrivedi.medium.com/should-the-swastika-be-banned-f102f0ff4fa2</a>

The Swastika and its Misconceptions - Why do we even use it?

You’ve probably heard before that Hinduism is not a religion, but rather, a dharmic tradition, often incorrectly translated as “a way of life”. Arushi and Srikar talk through the beauty and unity behind this unique Sanskrit word, dharma, which means “that which upholds”. If you want to learn the answer to “What makes you a Hindu?”, listen to this podcast, which is most definitely NOT your average textbook.

You’ve probably heard before that Hinduism is not a religion, but rather, a dharmic tradition, often incorrectly translated as “a way of life”. Arushi and Srikar talk through the beauty and unity behind this unique Sanskrit word, dharma, which means “that which upholds”. If you want to learn the answer to “What makes you a Hindu?”, listen to this podcast, which is most definitely NOT your average textbook.

Not your Average Textbook -- Dharma in the Eyes of Teens

Namaste! We are Hindu American teens and are presenting the first-ever, Hindu podcast by Hindu-American teens.

Namaste! We are Hindu American teens and are presenting the first-ever, Hindu podcast by Hindu-American teens.

Welcome to Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis!

Namaste! We are Hindu American teens and are presenting the first-ever, Hindu podcast by Hindu-American teens. 

Namaste! We are Hindu American teens and are presenting the first-ever, Hindu podcast by Hindu-American teens.

Stars, Stripes, and Sanatanis: Young Hindu Voices of America

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