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Abhijith Ravinutala

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Author: Abhijith Ravinutala

Master of Theological Studies graduate from Harvard Divinity School, with a focus on Hindu Studies. Interested in the power of storytelling to illuminate and improve the South Asian experience, and change the way Hinduism is understood.

Prohibiting Women from Sabarimala is Wrong. Here’s Why.

Posted on January 10, 2019January 14, 2019 by Abhijith Ravinutala

Drawing from personal experience of visiting Sabarimala and knowledge of Hinduism, I disagree with the 5 most common reasons for banning women from Sabarimala temple.

My Spirituality and Mental Health Advocacy

Posted on October 15, 2018January 14, 2019 by Abhijith Ravinutala

These remarks were delivered for a fall seminar series at Harvard Divinity School. All Things are Subtly Interconnected I have… Read more My Spirituality and Mental Health Advocacy

People Living with Mental Illness are Giants Among Us

Posted on May 8, 2018January 14, 2019 by Abhijith Ravinutala

A reflection on MannMukti’s year of fighting mental health stigma, through the setting of our first retreat.

5 Reasons Not To YOLO: A Philosophy of Rebirth

Posted on April 30, 2018February 26, 2019 by Abhijith Ravinutala

This essay was written for the purposes of a class at Harvard Divinity School: it is purely a philosophical argument… Read more 5 Reasons Not To YOLO: A Philosophy of Rebirth

My Lessons from Dr. King

Posted on April 11, 2018April 12, 2018 by Abhijith Ravinutala

A personal reflection on how I relate to Dr. King’s words today

Religion, Faith, and Hinduism in: Black Panther

Posted on March 25, 2018March 27, 2018 by Abhijith Ravinutala

The first in a series on finding the Hinduism in places you wouldn’t expect!

Don’t Tap on the Glass

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Abhijith Ravinutala

Some recent thoughts I’ve had on the study of Hinduism in institutions of higher learning. As usual, pushing for positive… Read more Don’t Tap on the Glass

The Indian Dream

Posted on August 1, 2017December 10, 2017 by Abhijith Ravinutala

When I think of my childhood in India, Ramani always comes to mind. Ramani and her wrinkled face that stretched… Read more The Indian Dream

Grandma’s Suitcase

Posted on April 25, 2017December 10, 2017 by Abhijith Ravinutala

My grandma loved to travel. I called her Ammamma, which literally translates to “Mom Mom” in English (this was fitting… Read more Grandma’s Suitcase

Cracks in My Cell

Posted on March 2, 2017December 10, 2017 by Abhijith Ravinutala

“How are you doing?” people usually ask, whether or not they know I’ve lost family recently. I don’t answer these… Read more Cracks in My Cell

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  • Prohibiting Women from Sabarimala is Wrong. Here’s Why.
  • My Spirituality and Mental Health Advocacy
  • People Living with Mental Illness are Giants Among Us
  • 5 Reasons Not To YOLO: A Philosophy of Rebirth
  • My Lessons from Dr. King
  • Religion, Faith, and Hinduism in: Black Panther
  • Don’t Tap on the Glass
  • The Indian Dream
  • Grandma’s Suitcase
  • Cracks in My Cell

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