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A sneak peek into our successful Dharma Wise Exhibition Day at Durga Mandir! 🕉️✨

A heartfelt thank you to Durga Mandir for graciously hosting us. It was inspiring to see families gathered around the posters, engaging in thoughtful discussions, asking meaningful questions, and sparking conversations about Dharma that continued beyond the exhibition.

We’re excited to continue this journey forward across North America, sharing knowledge, inspiring curiosity, and connecting with more members of our community. 🙏🏽

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Public schools serve children from many faiths and backgrounds. HPN opposes Bible-based mandates in Texas public schools because state preference for one religious tradition undermines neutrality, mutual respect, and fairness for all students. Religious literacy should never become religious promotion.

Read our press release: https://t.co/WGtnOZTVcO

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Let’s bust some common myths and uncover the true essence of Yoga, rooted in Hindu philosophy, not only fitness trends on this International Yoga Day!

Myth: Yoga is just another form of physical exercise and stretching.
Fact: Yoga is a holistic system that works on the physical, mental, and spiritual levels. While āsanas (physical postures) are just one limb, the practice ultimately aims for mastery of the mind and senses, self-realization, and union with the Divine.

Myth: Patañjali invented yoga.
Fact: Sage Patañjali systematized Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (the eight-limbed path), but its roots stretch back thousands of years and are found in Hindu texts like the Vedas, Upaniṣads, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha, and many others.
For example, the Ṛig Veda and Kaṭha Upaniṣad refer to meditation, prāṇa, and union with the Divine.

Myth: Modern yoga studios offer “authentic” yoga.
Fact: Most modern studios focus primarily on āsanas (physical postures), which are only one of the eight limbs of yoga.

Myth: Yoga is mainly for stress relief and mental peace.
Fact: While these are genuine benefits, they are fully realized only when āsana (physical postures) is combined with ethical living, sense control, discipline, and inward focus, as outlined in Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (Eight-Limbed Path).

Myth: Practicing Yoga Asana means you’re engaging in Hindu religious practices.
Fact: Yoga Asana benefits all practitioners mentally and physically, and is open to everyone. While not a religious ritual, its deeper purpose and full benefits are realized when rooted in Hindu philosophy.

Myth: Yoga can be separated from its Hindu roots.
Fact: Yoga’s universality arises from its Hindu roots, which see all beings as divine. While its physical aspects are open to all, the full system is inseparable from Hindu philosophy. Honoring this is about respect, not exclusion.

Myth: Chanting mantras or using Sanskrit words makes yoga exclusive or non-inclusive.
Fact: Sanskrit mantras were freely shared by Hindu sages for the upliftment of all. Their meaning is universal, not communal. Like Yoga Asana, their benefits deepen when practiced with the right understanding.

Myth: Yoga philosophy promotes detachment from the world, so it’s not practical.
Fact: Philosophy of Yoga teaches detachment from ego and selfish desires, not from action or duty. It helps you live with clarity and purpose.

Bhagavad Gītā promotes
“yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam”—yoga is skill in action.

Myth: Self-guided practice is enough to reach the highest goal of Yoga.
Fact: While āsanas offer physical and mental benefits, the deeper spiritual path of Yoga requires guidance from a tradition-rooted Guru to navigate its complexities and stay aligned with its original purpose.

#InternationalYogaDay #Yoga

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What happens when a child begins to feel ashamed of his own heritage, only to see it celebrated by everyone else?

🎬 Namaste Yoga is a powerful and thought-provoking short film that explores identity, belonging, and the challenges many Hindu children face growing up in the diaspora. The story of a young boy, it raises important questions about cultural roots, self-worth, and the confidence to embrace one's heritage.

Hindu Parents Network recommends this film for parents, educators, and families. It is a meaningful conversation starter about helping children understand where Yoga comes from and why cultural literacy matters.

On International Yoga Day (Sunday 21 June, 2026), Namaste Yoga will be available around the world to watch for free! @WTribeFilms

Learn more and sign up to watch:
https://t.co/310SQYWAQ0

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📣 FREE Conscious Hindu Parenting Workshop

Raising confident, grounded Hindu children in North America is not easy. It takes a village to raise a child, but for many of us, our “village” is often an ocean away. As Hindu parents, we face unique challenges in passing on our tradition, values, and identity in a world shaped by very different paradigms.

Join Hindu Parents Network’s two-session virtual workshop to:
Understand the challenges Hindu parents and kids face today
Discover tailored, research-based solutions and practical strategies

Connect with a like-minded community for ongoing support

🗓️ June 23 & 24, 2026
⏰ 8:30–9:45 PM EST | 5:30–6:45 PM PST

🔗 Register:
https://t.co/LmL4JwIY9O

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@VarmaAshi @BabonesBhai @MonaPatelT @CoHNAOfficial @sanjeevsanyal @vikramsampath @hinduampac @sushantsareen @SaffronQueen_ @RealBababanaras You can ask your family in Atlanta to fill out the form below on our website so that we can review the details and suggest next steps. https://t.co/4foYDWMsNc

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Want your children to stay connected to their roots while thriving in the diaspora?

Language is more than communication—it carries culture, values, stories, relationships, and a way of seeing the world. A multilingual home helps children build stronger connections with family, heritage, and identity while gaining lifelong cognitive and social benefits.

Read HPN’s editorial on practical ways to nurture multiple languages at home without making it feel like a burden.
Read or Listen Here:
https://t.co/HGjuN7y63W

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A child’s brain grows through connection, conversation, movement, curiosity, and emotional presence. Studies show that higher screen use is linked to weaker development in brain regions that support language and early literacy. Screens may provide temporary calm, but they cannot replace the human attention and interaction children need to thrive.

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Part 2 is here!

Continuing our Dharma Dialogues conversation on her book, Why Are We This Way: A Guide to Hindu Shastras. Popular author @6amiji dives deeper into why understanding Hindu Shastras is essential to understanding the Hindu worldview.

She also addresses common misconceptions around Hindu Dharma, including caste, patriarchy, Aryan Invasion Theory, and more.

Watch Part 2 here:
https://t.co/Eycvw9JGRF

Watch Part 1 on the Hindu Parents Network YouTube channel. @hinduparentsnetwork

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Explore HPN’s curated bookshelf featuring 260+ carefully selected books for children, teens, and parents on Hindu Dharma, epics, history, culture, philosophy, and inspiring role models.

With easy filters by age, topic, author, and more, families can quickly find the right books for every stage and interest. There is something meaningful for every age group.

Find age-appropriate reads that help families build knowledge, confidence, and a deeper connection to their heritage.

Explore here:
https://t.co/2iYJmGRbUq

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Introducing HPN’s Curated Video Page!

Explore our handpicked collection of family-friendly video recommendations, including YouTube channels, music, movies, and documentaries on Hindu Dharma, culture, Itihasa, Sanskrit, values, and history.

A meaningful way to make screen time more rooted, purposeful, and inspiring for the whole family.

Explore here:
https://t.co/ghJn4JbFyM

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In this Dharma Dialogues conversation by Hindu Parents Network, author and educator @indumathi37, Dr. Indu Viswanathan share the inspiration behind her latest book, Hindu at Heart. She helps parents understand how and why Hinduism is often misrepresented in the American school system.

The discussion also explores how Hindu parents and students can create positive change through awareness, dialogue, and proactive participation.

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/pnLfZdIrLe

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Ready to make this summer meaningful for your family?

HPN’s Summer Resources collection is packed with handpicked books, movies, documentaries, OTT content, magazines, and educational videos to help children and families explore Hindu Dharma, history, culture, values, and inspiring role models.

We’ve done the hard work of curating; now you can simply explore, enjoy, and turn summer into a season of learning, curiosity, and Dharma connection.

Explore here:
https://t.co/aPwBcd1Udh

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From colonial rule to narrative rule: Political control may have ended in 1947, but the struggle over how Hindus, their history, and culture are portrayed through academia, media, and textbooks continues to this day.

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Popular author @6amiji joins Hindu Parents Network for a clear and accessible conversation on the vast world of Hindu Shastras—their evolution, purpose, and role in shaping the Hindu way of seeing the world.

A must-watch for anyone seeking clarity beyond popular narratives and wanting to understand how the wisdom of ancient texts remains visible, relevant, and useful in today’s society.

🔗 https://t.co/MhAuEHub1c