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Ancient Indian Polity and GovernanceAncient Indian polity was not monolithic; republics and monarchies co-existed, interacting and influencing each other.Gana-rajyas had complex systems of governance, involving various councils, assemblies, and elected officials.Dharma, or righteous conduct, acted as a significant restraint on power, even in monarchies.Councils and ministerial advice played a crucial role in decision-making, limiting absolute monarchy.Local governance thrived in ancient India, with village councils and town assemblies managing local affairs.This podcast is generated by AI based on carefully curated material by HinduPACT

"HinduVote Guide for Temples and NonProfits, is a guide created by HinduPACT, an initiative of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), to encourage political engagement by Hindus in the United States. The guide outlines various activities that Hindu temples and non-profit organizations can undertake to increase voter registration and participation, such as voter registration drives, conducting political debates, and setting up polling places. The guide also includes a comprehensive list of "Do's" and "Don'ts" for non-profit organizations related to elections, emphasizing the importance of nonpartisanship and transparency in political activities. Furthermore, the guide provides a "HinduVote Candidate Questionnaire," which aims to encourage Hindus to engage with candidates on issues that are important to their community. The document concludes with information about HinduPACT's projects and initiatives aimed at promoting Hindu rights and values in the United States.This podcast is generated by AI based on original material by HinduPACT

This week, join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to Anjali Rimi, President and CEO of Parivar on our Pride Month Special. Anjali is a woman of Transgender, Kinnar Southasian, Immigrant, and Hindu experiences with roots in India. She is based in San Francisco Bay Area and is known for her unapologetic Trans advocacy

This week, Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah interview Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain who is representing Hindus in the Gyanvapi mandir case, where Hindus are seeking to reclaim a Shiva Mandir destroyed by Mogul tyrant Aurangzeb who then built a mosque on the remnants of the mandir. Adv. Jain and his father also successfully represented Hindus in the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi case

Join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to author Sahana Singh as she talks about her latest book "Revisiting the Educational Heritage of India," on the latest episode of HinduLounge : Conversations over Coffee

Hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah talk with one of the authors of the book "Hinduism and America : How Hinduism is Transforming America"