A colleague, an American professor of strategic management, knew the basics of Hinduism but found the tradition baffling: too many gods, no central text, contradictory practices, and more. So I tried explaining it — not all of Hinduism, just enough to show its shape — in a language she understood: strategy. Firms operate at three […]
Kashmir to Kashi: Exploring Shaivism
Did you know that, unlike any other region in India, the most anticipated and celebrated Hindu festival in my native Kashmir isn’t Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, or Durga Puja, but Shivaratri? Welcome to the land where Shiva is paramount in every aspect of Hindu culture, from festivals to philosophy. In this post, I will highlight the […]