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The Hindu Parenting Podcast

Hindu Parenting
Shaktipeethas
Kalaripayattu
Evangelism
Varamahalakshmi Vratham
Chinmaya Mission
Sanatana Dharma
Hindumitra
Peer Orientation
Garba Samskar
Balavihar
Attachment Theory
Pregnancy
Ramayana
Narada Maharishi
Dharma Vidyarthi
Hinduism
North America
India
Hold On To Your Kids
Indian Aesthetics

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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 becaus... more

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 child... more

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 i... more

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 b... more

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.... more

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... more

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 Hind... more

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 Matte... more

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Recent Guests

Vidya Viswanath
Leads Garbhadvani Samskara initiative; former technology professional
Garbhadvani Samskara
Episode: Ep.#63: Garbha Dhwani Samskaara: How Sacred Hindu Mantras Shape Your Unborn Child
Trivikram Garu
Speaker cited in the discussion focusing on Indian aesthetics and film critique
Episode: Podcast Episode 61 (Part 2) - Cinema and Aesthetics: Insights for Young Moviemakers
Trivikram Gajulapalli
Director of Chiquita, US-based filmmaker and entrepreneur
Veenaa Vedika
Episode: Podcast Episode #61 (Part 1): An American Biker Discovers Hinduism through Devi
Rama Sesan
Dr. Rama Sesan, author of a book on the rise of monotheism, PhD in electrical engineering and mathematics from IIT Madras
Independent scholar / Author
Episode: Ep. 60: From Percy Jackson to History Scholar
Lila Krishna
AI programmer and mother; writes Indian historical fiction
United States
Episode: Ep.59: "Hold On to Your Kids" - Book Discussion
Esther Dhanraj
Author of Unbaptised, Why I Left Christianity and Returned to My Roots
Author, Speaker on religious conversion
Episode: Ep. #57: Evangelism and the Grooming of Hindu Children
Mahesh Gurukkal
Fifth-generation martial artist and global ambassador for Kalripayattu; founder of Agasthyam Kalripayattu, principal at IKS Research Centre
Agasthyam Kalripayattu, IKS Division under Government of India
Episode: Ep.56: Kalaripayattu with the Warrior Monk
Malladi Srinivasa Sastry
Founder of Hindumitra; psychiatrist
Hindumitra Foundation
Episode: Hindumitra - A Template for Hindu Outreach
Dr. Arathi
Sanskrit scholar, orator, writer, founder of Vibhu Academy
Vibhu Academy
Episode: Ep. 54: Festivals -Varalakshmi Vratam

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Rekha
Host of The Hindu Parenting Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • A Strong Recommend

    A very engaging and thoughtful podcast that fulfills a strong need. A good variety of subjects and perspectives, united by devotion and a deep sense of responsibility to Dharma. A refuge and inspiration for Hindu parents and all those who care about children.

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    Tom Watts from the UK
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Accessible yet deep explorations of culture and parenting.
High-quality guests and clear, respectful conversations.
Audience-friendly discussions that balance tradition with modern life.
Thoughtful, devotional, and practical for Hindu parents.

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Ep. 54: Festivals -Varalakshmi Vratam
Q: What is the origin story behind Varamahalakshmi Vratham and why is it observed on the Shravana-Friday closest to the Poornima?
The host explains that the Vratha has regional roots with kalpas and stories linked to regional Devi pujas. The Charumati story emphasizes the power of dana and virtuous living, and the Vratha is observed near the Poornima to align with lunar cycles, with variations by region and community.
Ep. #57: Evangelism and the Grooming of Hindu Children
Q: What is the end goal of this conversion machine in India and globally?
The guest argues the aim is Christianizing India and expanding a broader Christian kingdom, with conversion framed as the replacement of civilizational identity rather than personal improvement.
Ep. #57: Evangelism and the Grooming of Hindu Children
Q: Does friendship evangelism in North America target Hindu students, and how?
Yes, it's described as a major tactic where Indian students are invited to live with Christian peers, join Bible study, and be integrated into church communities that create emotional and social dependence, especially on campus.
Ep. #57: Evangelism and the Grooming of Hindu Children
Q: What are the signs that a child is being softened for proselytization and eventual conversion?
The guest identifies stages including sudden warmth from Christian peers, emotional mirroring, invitations to youth spaces, vocabulary shifts toward prayer language, isolation from Hindu cultural markers, and later reliance on church mentors over family, all building toward covert conversion.
Ep.#63: Garbha Dhwani Samskaara: How Sacred Hindu Mantras Shape Your Unborn Child
Q: What does Garbha Samskara mean in traditional Hindu thought?
It refers to the first three samskars that prepare for a new life—Garbhadhan, Pumsavana, and Simantanayana—emphasizing how preconception and prenatal influences, including sound and environment, shape the child.

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2. Trivikram Garu
3. Trivikram Gajulapalli
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5. Lila Krishna
6. Esther Dhanraj
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