Dear Friends,
What a joy and privilege it is to welcome you to Emory. We at the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life are so excited to start this year together with you and we look forward to having you join Emory’s vibrant community.
My name is Shweta and I am the Hindu Chaplain in the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. I have the privilege of supporting Hindu life on campus. From weekly Aartis and discussions to festival observances and celebrations, it has been a joy to partake in these activities with the community, and now I’ll look forward to partaking in them with you.
In addition to supporting Hindu life, I have had the honor of supporting spiritual life for students, faculty, and staff more broadly alongside my wonderful colleagues at OSRL. Whether you are religious, non-religious, or just curious about your own spirituality, the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is here to walk with you on your path in exploring meaning, purpose, and belonging.
There are several opportunities at the beginning of this school year to connect with religious and spiritual life on campus. I encourage you explore the Spiritual Life Resource Fair happening on Tuesday, August 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Cox Hall Bridge (Rain Location: Cannon Chapel). Our first Aarti of the year will be held on August 26 at 5 p.m. in Cannon Chapel sanctuary. I’d also like to take this opportunity to invite you to a special celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 2 at 6 p.m. in Cannon Chapel sanctuary. Come meet your fellow Emory community members as well as Emory’s Hindu Students Association as we celebrate this festive occasion.
As you transition into life at Emory, know that you join a resilient, thoughtful and creative group of individuals. As we collectively seek ways forward, I’m reminded of one quote from the chāndogya upaniṣad.
