always improve yourself

Runner

work towards changing the culture to be inclusive of all species

Engineer

question Hindus why they consume dairy when it involves extreme cruelty

Vegan Activist

to have peace of mind, routine and mutual respect of others

student

Communicate ideals of love, peace, and harmony to diverse audiences

Bhakti Musicians

Seek divinity in all and live a life of integrity

Financial Analyst

stay on the path of righteousness and work hard without expectations

Professor & Director

live a life without boundaries and make positive contributions to society

high school teacher

Respect all the people

Costco employee

spread the message of peace and tolerance throughout the world

Project Engineer

See the divinity in all things

Musician

Adhere to the truth

Teacher

work with people of all faiths with mutual respect

Media & PR Professional

be a Better person

IT Professional

Seek truth in every aspect of life & fight to protect Dharma

Banker

Live life without fear

Mad child of god

Love and respect life, all people, all things & See God in Life

IT Professional

Connect with the divinity of all beings

Student

Bring yoga to my students in its entirety with its grand philosophy

Yoga Teacher

Provide comfort to the old, sick & dying with reverence, humility, empathy

Registered Nurse

Show diversity in my community and schools

Special Ed Teacher

search for life's meaning in our Vedas, Shastras and Purana

Tech company owner

To consider others as much as myself

Mechanic

See everything as a part of and made of one non-dual consciousness

Engineer

Help the community spreading love and compassion through Yoga

IT professional

Achieve mentally, physically and spiritually my life

Production Assistant

show respect for all other religions

Businessman

Live, love, laugh, give back, DANCE

Vlogger

Reach my highest potential mentally, intellectually, and spiritually

Writer & author

See Narayana in everyone and everything

Registered Nurse

To be at ease with the world around me, helping me to improve spiritually

Former Bouncer

connect with divinity within and without

Teacher

Act without selfishness, and love and respect all living creatures

Radiology Tech

Commit Unselfish Public Service

Activist

Restore access to knowledge of dharma

Passionate Writer

Treat everyone as the divine being they are

Blogger

be Tolerant and compassionate

Global Manager

Be free in every way and find total and complete freedom of thought

Medical Student

Be a lot better person!

Factory worker

appreciate the golden opportunity of being born Hindu

Hindu

follow the path of righteousness

Activist

act dharmically for change, and to fight for the voiceless

progressive activist

realize the soul within

Student

Seek the Truth, grow, and serve

Yoga teacher

speak out against selling the gifts of Hinduism for selfish-gains

Educator

Pivot and Persevere

The Entrepreneur

lead a life everyday by the principles and ethics of a Dharmic human being

Business Development Professional

Protect our Sankrit words

Parent

Be Moderate, Be Humble, and Be Considerate

Business Leader

engage in service for underprivileged people throughout the world

Professor, Dietitian

be a more mindful and compassionate person

Musician

Accept all as family

Plastic surgeon

be resilient in the face of challenge

Retired IT Executive

Live a joyful life with good Dharma, Sprituality, and Humanity!

Architect

Seek the oneness between me & the universe - a One world family perspective!

Retirement Planner

have simple living and high thinking

Photographer

Be accepting and open minded towards all colors and beliefs

CS Student

Be proud of my culture and want to better our community!!

High-School Student

Look at the world from different perspectives

Entrepreneur

Respect All

Architect

be filled with love

Island Amma

Work for human rights and justice for all

Writer, Activist

Expand physical science: Om and Yoga are the gate to all worlds

Architect

Explore and share stories of Indian entrepreneurs around the world

The INDUStry Show

look within to become the version of best myself

Entrepreneur

Better serve our guest and employees

Hotelier

Try my hardest at practice day in and day out no matter how much I play or the result

Football player

Be a peaceful, happy citizen and contribute positively to American society

Doctor

Hinduism inspires me to see the light

photographer

be a more open-minded and spiritually disciplined person

Illustrator

Bring Unity in Diversity

Financial Advisor

Perform service without expectation of fruits

Scientist

respect all living beings as being interconnected through the Giver of Life

Vedic Priest

seek the unlimited knowledge about the universe and life Sanatana Dharma offers

PBS Recipient 2017

Serve all living entities with love and compassion

Environmentalist

be devoted to my partner in our married life

Newly weds

Be free to accept all as ONE!

Interior Design

see good in others

Consultant

honor my connection to nature and live close to the land

Vermonter

Spread the message that real yoga is all about the Hindu religion

Swami

Make Seva (selfless service) my mantra

Management Consultant

Question and Seek Consciousness

Spiritual leader

realize God within every person and every thing every day

Psychology Ph.D. Student

understand, accept, and appreciate the diversity that exists in this universe

Homemaker

Make my patients feel like one large loving family

Surgeon

Help others

Real estate broker

Read the First Divine Holy Scripture Thraitha Theorem Bhagavad Gita

Software Professional

give, be selfless, and be a positive change for good.

Co-Founder, AXCELERUS LLC.

attain freedom from the results of Karma by staying centered and letting the action happen

Dentist

Use my disability to help others

Legally Blind Speaker & Athlete

Be FREE!

Columnist

give back to my community and embrace diversity

Physician Assistant

Live by Dharmic principles

IT Executive and Georgian

reach my highest spiritual potential while considering all existence important

philanthropist

Develop mental calmness to lead to the Self

Marketer

See divinity in all of creation and connect with that divinity within me as well

Financial Analyst

Be the change I wish to see in the world

Author and Professor

Attain my highest self

Athlete, Producer, Entrepreneur

Seek truth, be happy, honor life, and care for the whole world

Engineer

Share Hinduism with others, through my teaching and writing

Professor and Star Wars Fan!

Follow my dharma and make other breathe a little easier

Sports Medicine Doctor

see the divinity in all living beings to help me help people in need

Businessperson

Fight for justice and give a voice to the voiceless

Lawyer & Activist

Advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse students

An educator

Give my best, control what I can control, and strive to reach my fullest potential

Professional Tennis Player

Support my peers in order to achieve our goals

College Student

stand up and speak out for what's right and just

lawyer

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO FIND NEW PERSPECTIVES

THE ACTOR

Hinduism Inspires me to be a team player

The Field Hockey Player

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO CARE FOR OUR PLANET

THE WRITER

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO SEE THE BEAUTY WITHIN

THE ARTIST

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO SERVE MY COUNTRY

THE CONGRESSWOMAN

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS

THE COMEDIAN

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO CARE FOR OTHERS

THE DOCTOR

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO STAND UP FOR MY BELIEFS

THE TEXAN

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO EMPOWER OUR YOUTH

THE TEACHER

use my gift of music to touch hearts and souls

Classical singer

HINDUISM INSPIRES ME TO FIND BALANCE

THE YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Hinduism inspires me to FIND DIVINITY WITHIN ALL BEINGS

THE PRIEST

to follow my forefathers

aspiring gymnast

Find the Divine in all things

I.T. (Computers)

see all of life as a expression of Brahman and to promote religious

Writer/Academic

incorporate spiritual positivity into my stories while performing comedy!

Comedian

Live in truth at all times, seeking it in every situation...

Asana instructor

be a better person

IT Executive

Always be smarter and more fearless today than I was the day before.

IT Consultant

write about and teach Sanatan Dharma - www.Gita ComesAlive.com

JeffreyArmstrong.com

Love all humans out devotion to Mother Durgha and Lord Shiva

Program manager

express my religion more after shunning it when surrounded by white people.

male, 1st gen Hindu.

Become a better person. I want to experience the Hindu culture.

Aspiring Hindu

Seeing unity in Diversity

Analyst

to be professional in service serving the nation, country and community

IT Professional

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