PinnedShashank RaoAsian America needs to “grow its soul”.Asian America doesn’t have an interfaith movement and needs one desperately.8 min read·Mar 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.9 min read·Apr 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…·9 min read·Nov 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…·8 min read·Nov 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…·7 min read·Jul 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…·7 min read·Jun 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…·6 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Mar 17, 2021----
Shashank RaoRemembering NacharammaTW: mention of death, persecution, suicide and attempted assault·9 min read·Mar 2, 2021--1--1
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…·7 min read·Dec 31, 2020----