Dharma | Harvard's Hindu Student Association

Dharma, Harvard’s Hindu Student Association, provides Harvard students with the opportunity to learn about and participate in Hindu festivals and traditions on campus within a close-knit community of fellow students.

Hinduism Awareness Week

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 4:00am.

Hinduism Awareness Week!
March 29 - April 2

Hinduism Awareness Week is chance to experience both the academic richness and stimulating culture of Hinduism.
We've given you a different flavor of Hinduism for each day of the week!
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Monday: Bhajan Session
9 PM - Dharma Prayer Space (Canaday B Basement)

Do you miss singing bhajans? Come to the prayer space at 9 p.m. to share your favorite bhajans, learn some new ones, and sing popular favorites together! Come join us as we celebrate our Hindu heritage through song together -- no prior knowledge of bhajans necessary! Also, bring any instruments you want to play!
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Holi! (Sun Mar 28)

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 4:00am.

We hope you can join us for Holi! Please check out the poster below for details (the snacks and games location may change). You can also RSVP to the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107238525969801. Get excited!

Satyanarayana Puja (Tue Mar 9)

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 5:00am.

This puja which focuses on Vishnu's aspect of truth, is usually done on the Purnima (full moon) day of the month, and is done periodically to bless individuals for upcoming major events (HOUSING DAY!). It is one of the most popular pujas performed in India, and its characterized by stories and lots of interactive participation.

Come nurse your Ghungroo withdrawal and see everyone at the Puja!

DATE: Tuesday, March 9th
TIME: 8 PM
LOCATION: Dharma Prayer Space, Canaday B Basement

Also, please email harvarddharma@gmail if you are interested in hosting the puja!

The "Enigma of Happiness": The Vedic View

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 5:00am.

Dharma presents a talk with Shri Ramanujamji on true happiness
through the lenses of the Veda (an authentic text of Hinduism!):

The "Enigma of Happiness"
The Vedic View
Friday, January 29 @ 5:00pm to 6:00pm
in the Lamont Forum Room

Shri Ramanujamji is an expert in expounding on philosophical, spiritual, devotional, and personality development aspects of human life. He believes that universal peace and happiness can result only from inner transformation of the individual self. He has dedicated his life in spreading the timeless practical aspects of Sanatana Dharma to all, especially to the young minds across the world.

Morning Meditation (Mon Jan 25)

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 5:00am.

Welcome back, Dharma!
Before classes start, join us for the semesterly

MORNING MEDITATION
Monday, Jan 25 @ 8AM
in the Dharma Prayer Space (Canaday B Basement)

Every semester before classes, Dharma holds a short morning meditation
to clear our minds and have an auspicious start to the new term.
We will say a few verses and do several rounds of Surya Namaskara.