PinnedShashank RaoAsian America needs to “grow its soul”.Asian America doesn’t have an interfaith movement and needs one desperately.Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Shashank RaoCelebrating a Promise for ProgressA reflection on Sita Navami, and how to bring progressive theology into the lives, celebrations and worlds of Hindus.Apr 30, 2023Apr 30, 2023
Shashank RaoThe Dharma of Love in the Time of InjusticeAs Americans gather for Thanksgiving in the wake of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse and the vindication of Ahmaud Arbery, many are…Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
Shashank RaoReflections on the Sītā Upaniṣad: Sītā as VīralakṣmīThis past weekend, the week after Navarātrī, my young adults’ committee held a satsangh on women’s leadership in Hindu spaces. The speaker…Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
Shashank RaoA Hindu theology of pluralism: relation and revelationAbout two years ago, I wrote a piece on the topic of pluralism and the Asian-American community, and Hindu theology may conceive of its…Jul 14, 2021Jul 14, 2021
Shashank RaoThe Chromatic Praise of GujaṅgarājaIn the 9th century, Rāṣtrakūṭa king Amoghavarṣa I, also known as Nṛpatuṅga (r. 815–877), along with one of his court poets, Śrīvijaya…Jun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021
Shashank RaoPoetic justice, prophetic theology and HinduismSomething I’ve been pondering recently is the idea of “prophetic vision” or “prophetic imagination”. A concept from the Christian…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
Shashank RaoA condemnation of anti-Asian racism and call for solidarityToday was the most horrific episode in the spate of anti-Asian violence since the pandemic began: eight people were murdered in attacks at…Mar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
Shashank RaoRemembering NacharammaTW: mention of death, persecution, suicide and attempted assaultMar 2, 20211Mar 2, 20211
Shashank RaoEmbodying grace in the world: A Hindu theology of self-careAs the new year approaches, I want to reflect on importance of inner strength in times of crisis. Many have brought up the need for…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
