In the field of hospital chaplaincy, one of the best aspects (among many) is that opportunities are presented continually that challenge the chaplain to go above and beyond the type of care he or she can provide to the patient, family and hospital staff. Also, in hospital chaplaincy, you meet people with a whole spectrum… Continue reading My very first Hindu Memorial Service
Tag: Culture
Nine Nights of Shakti – Celebrating Navaratri
Navaratri is one of my most favorite Hindu festival. This year, Navaratri will be celebrated from 13th October to 21st October. So what is Navaratri really? It, arguably, is the longest religious worship through rhythmic movements. It is the festival of nine nights when, through dance, the Goddess (the Female aspect of Divinity) is worshipped. Most… Continue reading Nine Nights of Shakti – Celebrating Navaratri
Native Languages and Communication – The Spiritual Need to Belong
During my very first unit of clinical training, we were taught about the spiritual needs that are part of being human. One of them is the need to belong - Of belonging to something, to someone, to a community, to a nation, to the Universe. And of course, the sense of belonging and what it… Continue reading Native Languages and Communication – The Spiritual Need to Belong
Shama Mehta 