Ancient Indian texts describe in detail which flowers are favored by which gods and the elaborate rituals around how to offer them.
- Principal Lecturer in Religion, Clemson University
A scholar of South Asian religions explains how one lesson from the text, ‘nishkama karma’ – or acting without desire – may be useful for navigating the contemporary workplace.
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna. Many Hindus reenact episodes from mythology on Krishna’s life, known as ‘Krishna Lilas,’ and perform folk dances.
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