by Samita Sarkar | Dec 11, 2015 | Vegetarianism
When I say I’m vegetarian, a common reaction from some religious people is, “But didn’t God put animals on Earth for us to eat?” As they have grown up believing that animals are food and not friends, they seem genuinely confused as to why...
by Samita Sarkar | Dec 1, 2015 | Travel, Vegetarianism
As an animal lover, I have been a vegetarian for many years. The only animal products that I would eat were milk and honey. I followed a typical Indian diet that was high in fruits, dairy, rice and dal. In Hinduism, cows are a special animal, so many Indian dishes are...
by Samita Sarkar | Nov 20, 2015 | Vegetarianism
Many people think that science and spirituality will always be at odds, but true religion must be supported by science, and true science must be supported by religion. Real religion is sanatana dharma, or eternal duty. It is based on universal truth rather than...
by Samita Sarkar | Nov 14, 2015 | Books & Writing
A few days ago, I received a call from a prospective client asking me what I would charge to write some short, industry-related posts for his blog. When I gave him a quote, he balked and said he couldn’t afford it. I thought about the conversation afterwards. Could I...
by Samita Sarkar | Oct 23, 2015 | Environment, Travel, Women & Feminism
I was born in Canada as the only child of Hindu parents who taught me the spiritual value of simple living and high thinking. We had never went on family vacations together or spent money frivolously. In fact, we never did anything without a clear purpose. I had...