Monthly Archives: March 2018
Untouchable
We stayed at The Environmental Sanitation Institute in Gujarat. This institute is part of the legacy of Ishwar Patel, a man who followed Gandhian principles to improve the lives of scavengers and untouchables. “As a volunteer for Gandhiji’s constructive movement, … Continue reading
Intimacy beyond Identity
When I was a child, I went to Girl Scout Camp for two weeks every summer. I remember wondering, “Will the other kids like me? Will I fit in?” For the most part, I got along fine. Now, pushing sixty, … Continue reading
Prasad
“’Prasada’ literally means a gracious gift. It is typically food that is first offered to a deity, saint, Perfect Master, or an avatar, and then distributed in His or Her name to their followers or others as a good sign.” Those who ingest Prasad … Continue reading
