The International Journal of Hinduism & Philosophy (IJHP) seeks to take the reader on a journey of exploration, one that challenges, surprises and provides meaningful insight. With an estimated 15% of the world’s population being adherents to the Hindu faith there is all the more reason to examine this world religion from an academic perspective. Similarly, philosophy, the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence is a laudable pursuit. Hence, the International Journal of Hinduism & Philosophy (IJHP) aims to play a positive and purposeful role in fostering greater understanding and enlightenment.IJHP is a refereed journal that seeks to be a scholarly conduit by which academic papers concerning Hinduism and Philosophy are place into the public domain. The journal seeks to provide an authoritative source of information for academicians, religious scholars and practitioners, and those desirous to learn about Hindu theology and the way in which thinkers down the ages have wrestled with the fundamentals of human existence.IJHP is peer reviewed and serves as a key research and learning platform of Bhagavad Gita Research Foundation (BGRF). The journal aims to target a worldwide readership through electronic format. Currently the journal is published twice a year.