Category Archives: Rabbi

I Don’t Believe in Atheists

by Aranyakananda Hinduism is not a religion where one is compelled to go out into the world and change anyone’s mind. All paths are valid. All paths fit the current needs of the soul behind the veil of the human … Continue reading

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Two Festivals of Light

by Aranyakananda People (like me) like to see coincidences between two religions and see Oneness. It is a key characteristic of Sanatana Dharma, I think. So I wanted to believe that the Diwali and Hanukkah both being referred to as … Continue reading

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Rabbinical Gurus?

by Aranyakananda I recently read a book called “Going Deep” by Gordon MacDonald.The story is about a pastor in a Christian church who comes to the realization that the key to a brighter future for his church and for the … Continue reading

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