Trump 2.0's most powerful woman Tulsi Gabbard is a Lord Krishna devotee. Took oath twice on Bhagavad Gita
A Trailblazer in American Politics
Tulsi Gabbard’s rise to political prominence is a story of breaking barriers. In 2012, she became the first Hindu and Samoan-American to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Her swearing-in ceremony marked a historic moment as she took the oath of office on her personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita. Reflecting on this, Gabbard shared in 2020, «My Gita has been a tremendous source of inner peace and strength through many tough challenges in life, including being in the midst of death and turmoil while serving our country in the Middle East.”
Notably, Gabbard reaffirmed her commitment to her spiritual beliefs in 2017, when she once again took her oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. “It inspires me to be a servant-leader, dedicating my life in service to others and my country,” she stated.
Tulsi's Spiritual Upbringing
Born in 1981 in Hawaii to a multicultural family, Tulsi was raised in a household that celebrated diverse faiths. Her mother, Carol, was deeply influenced by Hinduism and named her children with Hindu-inspired names, including Tulsi, a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. The family embraced a balance of spiritual traditions, celebrating both Janmashtami, Lord Krishna’s birthday, and Christmas.
Gabbard’s connection to Hinduism deepened as she practiced bhakti yoga, a devotional path emphasizing a personal relationship with God. She has described it as “developing a loving relationship with God” and complemented this with karma yoga, the path of selfless
