The Hindu Parenting Podcast

Episode #65 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Neha Shah of Diaspora Nutrition. What changes when an Indian immigrant reaches USA? Many people develop health problems as a result of weight gain and digestive problems because the milk and staples are more industrialised. Most of these problems are not restricted to USA, but exist in urban India too due to change in eating h...

Ep.64 features Shri Ravi Chand of Warrior Tribe Films in a conversation about yoga, parenting and his short film “Namaste Yoga”. Set in Australia, this film explores yoga as an indigenous tradition of the Hindus through the experiences of twin children, Shiv and Kali. Here is a list of topics addressed in this conversation:(0:00:08) Introduction to the Hindu Parenting Podcast(0:00:41) Introducing...

Episode #63 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast features Vidya Viswanath, the founder of Garbhadhwani.in as she takes us on a journey to understand the effect of sacred mantras and stotrams rooted in Hindu traditions. Listen to the full podcast to know important secrets from Garbhopanishad about a baby’s development during pregnancy - secrets that are scientifically validated today. This Substack is re...

In Episode #62 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast, we sit down with Shri Muneet Dhiman - Founder of Vidyakshetra Gurukulam in Bengaluru - to explore the timeless principles of the Gurukula system and how they can be applied by Hindu parents today. From building character and discipline to nurturing a deep connection with our heritage, this conversation offers practical wisdom for raising grounded and...

In Part 2 (a short supplement to Part 1), we continue the conversation with filmmaker Trivikram Gajulapalli, on the aesthetics of his movie, Chiquita . The director also shares his insights on the role of aesthetics and the overall art of moviemaking. Read the Baramulla review being discussed here. Watch Part 1 of the podcast here. Watch the full movie Chiquita here. Note: Don’t forget to subscrib...

Episode #61 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Trivikram Gajulapalli about his unique cross-cultural film, “Chiquita” in which a middle-aged biker from Texas comes into contact with the Divine Feminine, also known as the Devi in Sanatana Dharma. This short film goes into unexplored territory - the experiences of American Hindus. Why should it matter to an Indian Hindu? Or...

There was time when the whole world was practising natural religions like Hinduism. So what changed, when and where? For that, we need to know the history of the monotheisms, starting with Judaism, then moving on to Christianity and Islam. Most Hindus are not aware that the West and Europe was not always Christian. We need to understand the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of monotheistic rel...

We all want to influence our children, but how do we get them to listen to us? Episode #59 is a book discussion featuring Lila Krishna (writer, programmer, mom) . We talk about the parenting bestseller “Hold On to Your Kids -Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers” The key concepts in this book emphasize the primacy of the parent-child bond. While there is an increasing tendency for children to...

Episode #58 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with entrepreneur and inventor of an exciting new board game that teaches Sanatani concepts through play. Mumukshu is a life simulation game, wherein you play as yourself and compete with fellow players to live an ideal/perfect life as per traditional Indian way. An ideal life is based on balancing personal goals, fulfilling famili...

Episode #57 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Esther Dhanraj, who has published a book called “Unbaptised: Why I Left Christianity and Returned to My Roots”. In this podcast, we explore religious conversion and the danger of Evangelism to Hindus, especially Hindu children. How can parents recognise if their children are being groomed for conversion? What are the signs and...

The best proof of good children’s books comes from the words spoken by children themselves! Here is a different kind of book review sent in by a mother from the Hindu Parenting Community: a video of her children enjoying the books by Yashika Dubey from Amar Granth (published 2023-2024) 1. A Children’s Guide to the 51 Shaktipeeths ( you can buy this book here) 2. A Children’s Guide to the 12 Shiva...

Episode #56 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast features Shri Mahesh Gurukkal, also known as the Warrior Monk. He is an Indian Martial Arts Guru, 5 th Generation Kalari Gurukkal, Spiritual leader, Founder of Agasthyam Foundation, Kalari Innovator and Author – Filmmaker. In this podcast, we focus on the benefits of Kalaripayattu training with reflections on building resilience, fearlessness and self-est...

Episode #55 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Malladi Srinivasa Sastry, a practising psychiatrist, about the unique way he has designed his organisation Hindumitra , to function as a helping hand for individuals and families in need. It’s time for Hindus to realise that we should play an active role in society. The concept of grihastashrama was celebrated for being the back...

In Episode 54 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast, Dr. Arathi Koundinya, Founder of Vibhu Academy speaks to us about the important festival of Varamahalakshmi Vratam , as celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra. We talk about the importance of vrata in the Sanatana ethos, the difference between a puja and a vrata , the origins of Varamahalakshmi vrata, the rituals, stories and different types of naivedyam o...

Parents of young children are always looking for stories and quizzes to keep children engaged with dharmik content. In this episode, we talk with Shreedarshan K, who is the author of several books of stories for children, and a unique Ramayana workbook (based on Valmiki Ramayana ) which is very popular with children and parents. We also discuss the Chinmaya Mission Balavihar program, Shreedarshan’...

In Episode 52, we speak with Dr. Rajat Mitra , internationally renowned clinical psychologist, on the aftermath of the Pehelgam terror attack on Hindus. What are some typical Hindu responses we saw and why? What drives our infinite capacity for self-abnegation? Has the average Hindu become used to avoiding confrontation, even in our numerous Whatsapp groups? Our habitual behaviours as a community...

Episode #51 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast features a riveting conversation with a young father, Bharath, about growing up indoctrinated, the slow path to becoming a committed dharmik , and raising young Hindu children today. This episode will make Hindu parents relive their childhood and understand what children experience. Filled with invaluable insights and exceptional clarity, this podcast wil...

We are 50 podcasts old! For the special golden jubilee episode of The Hindu Parenting Podcast, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sampadananda Mishra, who has done more for the cause of children and Sanskrit than anyone else today. What are the benefits of Sanskrit for children? Learn from his insights - how can we make Sanskrit interesting for children? And much, much more, packed into this hour-...

Marriage is the most important decision a human being will make in life, so we need to put at least as much thought into it as we do preparing for exams and a career. Parents must guide young Hindus through finding a suitable partner and being happily married. Episode #49 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast , a conversation with Shri. Shankar Kumaran is a must-listen episode for young Hindus and parent...

In Episode #48 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast, we talk with Rajesh Sengamedu about his new book of short stories titled “ Desi, Dharma aur Dilemma - Beyond Movies, Music, Mufti and Masala ” The stories are about the dilemmas faced by diaspora Hindus in USA, but the theme is applicable to much of urban India today. Through these stories, the author gets us to take a long-term perspective and think...

In Episode 47 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast, we talk about the Panchatantra with Dr. M. V. Vishwanath, Sanskrit scholar and renowned speaker. The tales of the Panchatantra have always been of special interest to children, but did you know that its actual purpose and message is deeply embedded within the tales? The Panchatantra has travelled far and wide from the place of its origin, Bharat (India...

Episode 46 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast explores the significance of the bindi/bottu/tilak. Why do we wear a bindi or tilak; what are the different traditions surrounding it? Don’t forget to celebrate the International Bindi and Tilak Day on 15th October! Dr. Bharath Srinivasan is our guest for this podcast. He has a Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi and currently works a...

Episode 45 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Shawn Binda, host of Hindu Lifestyle on YouTube and a Hindu Educator, about Hindus in the Caribbean. Not many people know of the presence of a sizeable Hindu community in the Caribbean which has held on to its Hindu identity in the face of overwhelming odds. How they have managed to stay Hindu over many generations is a story t...

Introduction 2:00 - Onam the Long Festival Celebration of 14 days 7:40 - Onam or Vishu. Which is the New Year? 10:20 - Story of Onam, Thrikkakara Vamanamurti temple, Proclamation of Onam 20:00 - Bali Pratipada celebrated all over India 21:00 - Historical references to Onam in Tamil Sangam literature as Vamana Jayanti, or birth of Vishnu avatar. Writings of Alvars talk about Thrikkakara. 25:30 - Mo...

Episode 43 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast features Anshu Dubey, the Founder and President of Brahm Varchas Education , who speaks about parenting based on the shastras and other Hindu scriptures. We talk about the science and art of Vedic parenting, focusing on a set of sutras given by Pujya Vishwanath Guruji. The philosophy and techniques are based on the shastras and especially relevant for mode...