Since 2011, Sadhana has been building a progressive Hindu movement. We practice our sadhana, or faith in action, by acting on the values at the heart of Hinduism.

We have mobilized Hindus in New York City and beyond to stand up for Hindu values and causes including environmental justice, racial and economic justice, gender equity, immigrant rights, and against discrimination.

Our PURPOSE

Sadhana is building a Hindu spiritual movement for human dignity and collective liberation. We practice our sadhana, or faith in action, by collaborating for community-building, sense-making, and capacity-building. We draw from the vast heritage of Hindu traditions and lifeways to root our seva.

Inspired by these spaces, Sadhana community members have previously:

  • Created the first Hindu liberation theology reading group

  • Facilitated interfaith and queer-affirming puja vidhis

  • Provided spiritual education for Hindu youth 

  • Established local environmental justice projects

  • Published contemporary Hindu perspectives

  • Convened and organized with interfaith partners

Our Vision

We aim to build a loving intergenerational and inter-sampradaya network of Hindu Americans that is spiritually enriched, socially empowered, and culturally diverse. We envision a future in which Hindu Americans have a deeper understanding of our histories and a greater capacity for  recognizing and nurturing our relationships with the Divine—within and among us.

Our values

Loka sangraha: We direct our efforts to the collective welfare of the Earth. (Loka sangraha can translate to “collective welfare”)

Sevā: We aim to serve selflessly, as we labor toward individual and collective liberation. We seek to cultivate humility and community in our service. (Sevā can translate to “selfless service”)

Ekatva: Recognizing our differences, we move with an understanding of the Divine interconnectedness and interdependence of all beings. (Ekatva can translate to “unity”)

Sāhacarya: When conflict arises within a relationship, we hold mutual responsibility to be curious about what we do not yet understand. We allow our learnings to transform the relationship. (Sāhacarya can translate to “go together”)

Ahiṃsā: We strive to be non-harming and compassionate in thought, words, and deeds to all beings, human and non-human. (Ahiṃsā can translate to “non-harm”)

Bhakti: We consciously cultivate intimacy with the Divine through our devotional offerings of the mind and body. (Bhakti can translate to “devotion”)