Dr. Mohini Shinde is a professor of religions of India and has taught Hindu religion and world religion in several US universities before her retirement. Her research was on religion and politics in South Asia. In her research engagements, she lived several years in India where she studied vedas and upanishads. She lives in California with her husband.
The American “I” and the Hindu “We”
Balancing Individualism and Dharma in Hindu American Families By Dr. Mohini Shinde What does it mean to raise children who feel fully American—yet remain deeply Hindu? For millions of Hindu families in the United States, parenting unfolds at the intersection of two powerful value systems. On one side is the American emphasis on independence, self-expression,
Living Fully, Leaving Peacefully
A Hindu-American Guide for Seniors Preparing for the Next Journey By Dr. Mohini Shinde and Raj Shah Aging is not an end—it is a sacred transition. For Hindu-American seniors, the later years of life bring unique questions: How do we prepare not just physically and financially but spiritually for the next journey? How do we
Hinduism Through The Eyes of Western Thinkers
From Emerson to Harrison: The Western Discovery of Hindu Wisdom By Dr. Mohini Shinde What drew some of the West’s greatest minds toward Hinduism? Why did thinkers, philosophers, writers, poets, scientists, and cultural icons turn to the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, Vedanta, Yoga, and the timeless wisdom of Sanatan Dharma in their search for truth,
BEYOND THE RAMAYANA – The Sītāyana
A Timeless Journey of Women’s Strength, Resilience, and Self-Discovery Dr. Mohini Shinde & Raj Shah “The Ramayana has been told for four thousand years. In all that time, nobody asked Sita what she thought. This book gives her a chance to tell her side of the story.” For four thousand years, the Ramayana has been
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.” Swami Vivekananda By Dr. Mohini Shinde
Swami Vivekananda, an Indian spiritual leader and philosopher who believed that self-belief and faith were closely connected. He famously said, “You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself”. This statement encapsulates the idea that before we can have faith in something larger than ourselves, we must first understand our own worth and have