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  1. 4D AGO

    Ep.59: "Hold On to Your Kids" - Book Discussion

    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 Matter More than Peers” The key concepts in this book emphasize the primacy of the parent-child bond. While there is an increasing tendency for children to get closer to peers than parents, the book traces the pitfalls of a child being influenced by peers at the expense of a strong attachment bond with parents. We talk about the ways to strengthen the parent-child bond and influence children. We also explore how the ideas from the book play out in the Hindu community. You can connect with Lila Krishna here on Substack or at lilakrishna.com Hindu Parenting is a community for Hindu parents worldwide. We carry articles, podcasts, reviews, classes for teens and various other resources to help you in your parenting journey. Subscribe to get the latest articles and podcasts in your e-mail inbox. Leave a note, DM or send email to contact@hinduparenting.org if you’d like to share your viewpoints, experiences and wisdom as Hindu parents, or if you wish to join our community! You can also follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Our handle is “hinduparenting” The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 10m

  2. FEB 5

    Ep.58: "Mumukshu" - A Sanatani Board Game

    Episode #58 of the Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with entrepreneur and inventor of an exciting new board game that teaches Sanatani concepts through play. Mumukshu is a life simulation game, wherein you play as yourself and compete with fellow players to live an ideal/perfect life as per traditional Indian way. An ideal life is based on balancing personal goals, fulfilling familial needs & wants, societal responsibilities, spiritual endeavours and your contribution to the larger dharma & civilisation. Game is based on Bhartiya civilisation, history, culture & way of life. It’s rooted in the dharmic concepts of 4 purusharthas, grihasta dharma, maya, karma etc. Overcoming life challenges, resources management, proper usage of superpowers (siddhis) & taking right life decisions is key to winning the game ! To pre-order the game, please contact Sahil at: +91 9969520015 sahilrs@zohomail.in mumukshugame@zohomail.in Instagram ID: mumukshugame.108 About the inventor, Sahil Raje Shirke: Sahil has diversified interests ranging from geopolitics to history to Vedanta to entrepreneurship. He represented India at the BRICS summit of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Stavropol (Russia). He initiated social ventures like “Subhikshaa” (a food and education program in the conversion-affected area of Dahisar, and “Bharatam Reawakening” (a youth centric discussion forum). After completing his PG from a Mumbai business school, Sahil went on to become the founder of a tech start up and the COO of another renowned Mumbai-based startup. He writes extensively on geopolitics, history and 5th generation warfare and is fascinated by Vedanta and Bhakti. Currently, he’s building Mumukshu, a life simulation game based on Bharatiya civilisation, history and way of life. Hindu Parenting is a community for Hindu parents worldwide. We carry articles, podcasts, reviews, classes for teens and various other resources to help you in your parenting journey. Please support us by signing up for our newsletters to get the latest articles and podcasts in your e-mail inbox. Our podcasts (The Hindu Parenting Podcast and The Authentic Valmiki Ramayan Podcast) can be heard on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Google Podcasts too. Leave a note, DM or send email to contact@hinduparenting.org if you’d like to share your viewpoints, experiences and wisdom as Hindu parents, or if you wish to join our community! You can also follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Our handle is “hinduparenting” The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m

  3. JAN 7

    Ep. #57: Evangelism and the Grooming of Hindu Children

    Episode #57 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast features a conversation with Esther Dhanraj, who has published a book called “Unbaptised: Why I Left Christianity and Returned to My Roots”. In this podcast, we explore religious conversion and the danger of Evangelism to Hindus, especially Hindu children. How can parents recognise if their children are being groomed for conversion? What are the signs and how does the process happen? How are Hindu children turned against their own heritage? What are they told about Hindu devis and devathas, their parents, ancestors and the ancient Indian civilisation? Can Hindu parents teach their children to resist and counter Christian evangelists? Don’t miss this episode “Up Close and Candid with Esther Dhanraj - Part 1” Listen and share with all Hindu parents. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming up soon! Link to buy the book “Unbaptised: Why I Left Christianity and Returned to My Roots”. Hindu Parenting is a community for Hindu parents worldwide. We carry articles, podcasts, reviews, classes for teens and various other resources to help you in your parenting journey. Please support us by signing up for our newsletters to get the latest articles and podcasts in your e-mail inbox. Our podcasts (The Hindu Parenting Podcast and The Authentic Valmiki Ramayan Podcast) can be heard on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Google Podcasts too. Leave a note, DM or send email to contact@hinduparenting.org if you’d like to share your viewpoints, experiences and wisdom as Hindu parents, or if you wish to join our community! You can also follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Our handle is “hinduparenting” The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 23m

  4. 12/12/2025

    A Children's Guide to the 51 Shaktipeeths - Book Review by Kids

    The best proof of good children’s books comes from the words spoken by children themselves! Here is a different kind of book review sent in by a mother from the Hindu Parenting Community: a video of her children enjoying the books by Yashika Dubey from Amar Granth (published 2023-2024) 1. A Children’s Guide to the 51 Shaktipeeths (you can buy this book here) 2. A Children’s Guide to the 12 Shiva Jyotirlings (Buy this book here) The above books have received great reviews from children and parents who are reading them. In the words of Vaishnavi B, a devoted mother from the Hindu Parenting community: These two are truly wonderful books. I purchased them last year, and both my 13-year-old and 9-year-old, along with us adults, thoroughly enjoyed them. A beautiful read — Highly recommend them to all Sanātani parents. Please find attached a review of the book, along with a video of my 9-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old boy who engaged in a week of learning through the Shakthi Peetha book during our Sampoorna Vidya Navaratri program. The children were deeply absorbed in the stories and came to understand that it is natural to feel grief, and that even the devas, too, experience sorrow. It’s such a refreshing way to make our scriptures fun and engaging! Reflections on the book from 13-year old Ketan: The book is beautifully illustrated and is a sacred introduction to understanding the significance of Shakthi Peethas. At its heart, the dharma that flows through our samskruthi teaches us not to cling to the mortal body, for there exists a higher, eternal principle within. Shakthi Peethas are sacred abodes where the supreme power of the divine feminine is revealed, reminding us of the immense energy and grace that permeates the universe. Note: If you find our articles and podcasts helpful, please support us through a paid subscription. Hindu Parenting is a community for Hindu parents worldwide. We carry articles, podcasts, reviews, classes for teens and various other resources to help you in your parenting journey. Subscribe to get the latest articles and podcasts in your e-mail inbox. Leave a note, DM or send email to contact@hinduparenting.org if you’d like to share your viewpoints, experiences and wisdom as Hindu parents, or if you wish to join our community! You can also follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Our handle is “hinduparenting” Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    1 min

  5. 12/06/2025

    Ep.56: Kalaripayattu with the Warrior Monk

    Episode #56 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast features Shri Mahesh Gurukkal, also known as the Warrior Monk. He is an Indian Martial Arts Guru, 5th Generation Kalari Gurukkal, Spiritual leader, Founder of Agasthyam Foundation, Kalari Innovator and Author – Filmmaker. In this podcast, we focus on the benefits of Kalaripayattu training with reflections on building resilience, fearlessness and self-esteem in children and adults. Shri Mahesh Gurukkal traces the history of Kalaripayattu and how it was banned during the colonial British rule in India. He also shares his vision of re-building the kshaatra spirit among Indians and his efforts towards training people in the mother of all martial arts, Kalaripayattu. Read all about Shri Mahesh Gurukkal and Agasthya Kalripayattu here. Instagram link for Gurukkal and Agasthyam Kalripayattu YouTube link for Agasthyam Kalripayattu See a short video on Gurukkal here. Hindu Parenting is a community for Hindu parents worldwide. We carry articles, podcasts, reviews, classes for teens and various other resources to help you in your parenting journey. Please support us by signing up for our newsletters to get the latest articles and podcasts in your e-mail inbox. Our podcasts (The Hindu Parenting Podcast and The Authentic Valmiki Ramayan Podcast) can be heard on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Google Podcasts too. Leave a note, DM or send email to contact@hinduparenting.org if you’d like to share your viewpoints, experiences and wisdom as Hindu parents, or if you wish to join our community! You can also follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Our handle is “hinduparenting” The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Hindumitra - A Template for Hindu Outreach

    Episode #55 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Malladi Srinivasa Sastry, a practising psychiatrist, about the unique way he has designed his organisation Hindumitra, to function as a helping hand for individuals and families in need. It’s time for Hindus to realise that we should play an active role in society. The concept of grihastashrama was celebrated for being the backbone of society. Dr. Malladi advocates spending three hours a week being a friend to individuals, families, society and environment. This social outreach based on the universal values of Sanatana dharma is an important step in developing a missionary Hindu outreach into the local communities with a spirit of service. Hindumitra’s trained volunteers conduct welfare programs such as home visits, regular satsanghs, imparting holistic education etc. in Visakhapatnam, India. We also speak about advocating and speaking up for Sanatana dharma without fear or hesitation, drawing inspiration from Narada Maharishi, who spread the glory of Sri Mahavishnu among the asuras also! Dr. Malladi Srinivas Sastry is a psychiatrist by profession with over two decades of medical experience in India, the U.K., and Singapore. He has led teams in developing the services at advanced psychiatric hospitals. Additionally, he has served as a faculty member at several medical schools and has also mentored and taught junior doctors and colleagues. He has been conducting workshops and webinars on application of Sanatana Dharma in societal, family and individual wellbeing. Through his various lectures and workshops he emphasized practical application of the universal spiritual values of Sanatana Dharma such as love, compassion, courage, sincerity and honest enquiry of oneself. Learn more about Dr. Malladi’s initiatives Hindumitra and Sohamvidya. Hindu Parenting is a community for Hindu parents worldwide. We carry articles, podcasts, reviews, classes for teens and various other resources to help you in your parenting journey. Please support us by signing up for our newsletters to get the latest articles and podcasts in your e-mail inbox. Our podcasts (The Hindu Parenting Podcast and The Authentic Valmiki Ramayan Podcast) can be heard on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Google Podcasts too. Leave a note, DM or send email to contact@hinduparenting.org if you’d like to share your viewpoints, experiences and wisdom as Hindu parents, or if you wish to join our community! You can also follow us on X (Twitter) or Instagram. Our handle is “hinduparenting” The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 4m

  7. 08/07/2025

    Ep. 54: Festivals -Varalakshmi Vratam

    In Episode 54 of The Hindu Parenting Podcast, Dr. Arathi Koundinya, Founder of Vibhu Academy speaks to us about the important festival of Varamahalakshmi Vratam, as celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra. We talk about the importance of vrata in the Sanatana ethos, the difference between a puja and a vrata, the origins of Varamahalakshmi vrata, the rituals, stories and different types of naivedyam offered to goddess Lakshmi. We also talk about getting children to participate and take a keen interest in celebrating festivals. Dr. Arathi is a Samskrit scholar, an orator, writer, trainer and counsellor. Her contributions are well known in the fields of Academic research, Softskills Training, Mentoring, Samskrtam, Aesthetics, Indian classical arts & Indological subjects. She has more than 20 years of experience in all these domains and has handled hundreds of Softskills Training programmes and Courses on Samskrtam and Indology for Indian and foreign students. She is also a Lay counselor and a popular resource person with TV and Radio channels and print media. She has travelled within and outside the country as a Trainer and cultural ambassador Note: Please support us by signing up for our newsletters on Substack. Our podcasts (The Hindu Parenting Podcast and The Authentic Valmiki Ramayan Podcast) can be heard on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Google Podcasts too. Please follow us on Twitter (X), Instagram or any social media platform of your choice. We are on most social media platforms with the handle “hinduparenting”. We have a Whatsapp and Telegram channel too. Our website is hinduparenting.org For comments and podcast suggestions, please use the comments tab or write to us at contact@hinduparenting.org The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 16m

  8. 07/11/2025

    Ep.53: Bharatiya Katha - Children's Books

    Parents of young children are always looking for stories and quizzes to keep children engaged with dharmik content. In this episode, we talk with Shreedarshan K, who is the author of several books of stories for children, and a unique Ramayana workbook (based on Valmiki Ramayana) which is very popular with children and parents. We also discuss the Chinmaya Mission Balavihar program, Shreedarshan’s work conducting workshops for youth and the monthly Balavihar International magazine for children, and other resources/magazines from Chinmaya mission. Shreedarshan ji is a former Asst. Prof. in the department of Electronics and Communication at Ramaiah Group of Institutions in Bengaluru. He is a prolific writer (author of five volumes of Bharatiya Katha Vaibhava stories for children and Bharatiya Katha Sagara - stories for children in two volumes). He runs his own YouTube channel and blogs explaining the significance of Hindu festivals (for children), significance of Hindu rituals (for adults), role of parents in shaping children etc, wisdom flowing from Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda himself. Note: Please support us by signing up for our newsletters on Substack and if possible, upgrading to a paid subscription. Our podcasts (The Hindu Parenting Podcast and The Authentic Valmiki Ramayan Podcast) can be heard on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and Google Podcasts too. Please follow us on Twitter (X), Instagram or any social media platform of your choice. We are on most social media platforms with the handle “hinduparenting”. We have a Whatsapp and Telegram channel too. Our website is hinduparenting.org For comments and podcast suggestions, please use the comments tab or write to us at contact@hinduparenting.org The opinions expressed by guests on The Hindu Parenting Podcast are their personal opinions and Hindu Parenting does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of anything shared on our platform by them. Copyright belongs to Hindu Parenting. Get full access to Hindu Parenting at hinduparenting.substack.com/subscribe

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  • Creator
    Hindu Parenting
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
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