Dr. Howard Resnick: Sanskrit Scholar, Bhakti-Yoga Teacher and Author

Dr. Howard Resnick, also known as H. D. Goswami, is a world-renowned teacher of the bhakti-yoga tradition and a scholar of Sanskrit and Indian Studies. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has lectured at leading universities worldwide, contributing scholarly articles to major academic presses.
on Sep 10, 2026

Dr. Howard Resnick, also known as H. D. Goswami, is a renowned teacher of the bhakti-yoga tradition and a scholar specialising in Sanskrit and Indian Studies. His academic background and extensive engagement with Indian wisdom traditions have shaped his work in making the philosophical teachings of bhakti yoga accessible to a wider audience.

Dr. Resnick received his PhD in Sanskrit and Indian Studies from Harvard University, establishing a strong academic foundation for his study and teaching of Indian philosophy and spiritual traditions. He has lectured at leading universities around the world, bringing his knowledge of Sanskrit, Indian Studies and bhakti-yoga to academic and wider learning communities.

His scholarly work has also appeared through articles published with Harvard, Columbia, and University of California Presses, reflecting his engagement with established academic institutions and publishers. His work connects rigorous study of Indian thought with an effort to communicate its ideas in an accessible and meaningful way.

Dr. Howard Resnick is currently developing HDG Global Publications, a project dedicated to making the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita more accessible in Western countries. Through this initiative, his work continues to focus on bringing the teachings and philosophical insights of the Bhagavad Gita to readers and learners seeking a deeper understanding of its wisdom.

His book is available on Amazon