Hinduism offers us ‘tools’—teachings and principles—that help us work on ourselves and transform our weaknesses into resilience through self-reflection and self-effort, by observing and controlling how we think and act. These tools teach us how to manage our emotions and face stressful situations with wisdom and determination.

 Yoga is one such Hindu tool that helps us connect with our soul nature and higher self, bringing calmness and clarity of thought. Through yogic practices, we learn to understand and control our minds, rather than allowing negative thoughts to control us.

What life is really all about? The first answer that comes to my mind is happiness - I want to be happy and at peace! And I believe many of us feel the same way. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that to achieve true happiness, it is essential to cultivate peace with others, harmony with our environment, and contentment within ourselves. And how do we achieve this sense of fulfillment? It begins with understanding that happiness is not a destination but a journey - woven into the choices we make. It flourishes when we learn to live with positive intentions, when we let go of resentment, when we embrace kindness towards all and follow the path of ahimsa - non-violence, non-hurtfulness towards all beings. 

Hinduism teaches that the ultimate goal of life is to live happily, contentedly and grow spiritually. Individuals find inner peace through various paths, such as living ethically and fulfilling their duties (dharma), meditating and practicing yoga to calm the mind, living simply and letting go of attachments, showing devotion to a higher power through prayer or rituals, or helping others selflessly.

Hinduism teaches that the ultimate goal of life is to live happily, contentedly and grow spiritually. Individuals find inner peace through various paths, such as living ethically and fulfilling their duties (dharma), meditating and practicing yoga to calm the mind, living simply and letting go of attachments, showing devotion to a higher power through prayer or rituals, or helping others selflessly.

Hinduism teaches that the ultimate goal of life is to live happily, contentedly and grow spiritually. Individuals find inner peace through various paths, such as living ethically and fulfilling their duties (dharma), meditating and practicing yoga to calm the mind, living simply and letting go of attachments, showing devotion to a higher power through prayer or rituals, or helping others selflessly.

Our lives are shaped by the law of karma. Karma, meaning ‘deed’ or ‘action’, can be explained as a powerful ‘cause and effect’ system. Every word, thought, or action triggers a corresponding reaction—there are always consequences.

Hinduism teaches the concept of reincarnation, which is the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The Hindu knows that we are more than just a physical body; we are an immortal soul that never dies. Instead, it repeatedly takes on a new physical body to be born again and again until all its desires are fulfilled and karmas resolved.

One of the greatest learning of Hindu religion is dharma. In Hinduism, Dharma broadly refers to one’s duty. It means living ethically and fulfilling responsibility with truth and righteousness towards family, those around us and the world we live in. It is the duty and the obligation to be fulfilled in order to live harmoniously and peacefully in this world. When dharma is neglected, karma is created and there will be negative consequences to be dealt with. An enlightened master Yogaswami of Sri Lanka compared dharma to train tracks and we must stay on tracks just like a train to reach our destination.

Our lives are shaped by the law of karma. Karma, meaning ‘deed’ or ‘action’, can be explained as a powerful ‘cause and effect’ system. Every word, thought, or action triggers a corresponding reaction—there are always consequences.