Writes Hrim D. (Divs)
The Sanātana Dharma (सनातन धर्म) Society held a fascinating and welcoming session this week led by Krishaang B. (Divs). It was an engaging introduction to Hinduism, open to students of all or no faiths, and it offered a space to explore the religion’s rich traditions of philosophy, story and spirituality.
Krishaang’s talk focused on myth, geography and history, showing how Hindu stories express ideas about duty, morality and the divine. I found it especially interesting how he linked these ideas to India’s landscapes—rivers, mountains and pilgrimage routes that shaped religious life. His explanation of how Hinduism developed over time helped me understand its diversity and depth, which was really useful for those of us studying Buddhism at GCSE.
After the talk, we had a lively discussion where I asked a few questions, including one about varṇa and the caste system, and Krishaang’s response was really intriguing.
We ended with a fun game called Guess the Temple, where we looked at photos of famous temples and tried to identify them and the places they were from. It sparked lots of laughter and teamwork while reinforcing what we’d learned about Hindu geography and symbolism.
Overall, the session was insightful, interactive and very welcoming – showing how the Sanātana Dharma Society encourages openminded exploration.
The society is also hosting fortnightly Netflix screenings of Kurukshetra, a modern retelling of the Mahābhārata, followed by discussions on themes like duty, honour and karma.‑minded exploration.
