The Economic Times

Indian-origin spiritual leaders, thinkers' left lasting impact in US, says diaspora body

A diaspora group talks how Indian thinkers and spiritual leaders have influenced American culture. Starting with Swami Vivekanandas message of acceptance in 1893, to B.K.S. Iyengars pivotal yoga movement, their impact stretches across spirituality, health, and advocacy for social justice. Icons like Paramahansa Yogananda and B.R. Ambedkar profoundly shaped communities and spiritual pathways throughout the United States.