How do I start a daily Hindu spiritual practice when I'm completely new?

Start small, not grand. Rumi knew that the ache of seeking begins with a single step toward what calls you. In Hinduism, this might mean ten minutes each morning with a mantra, a few sun salutations, or simply sitting with intention. Pick one practice—maybe chanting Om, reading a verse from the Bhagavad Gita, or lighting incense while naming what you're grateful for. The tradition teaches that devotion isn't about perfection; it's about showing up. Your longing itself is the practice. Over weeks, you'll notice which teachings resonate. Some people connect through movement (yoga), others through chanting (kirtan), others through study (svadhyaya). Don't inherit someone else's path whole. Let curiosity guide you. Keep a small notebook—write what moved you, what felt hollow, what made you feel less alone. This becomes your map. The spiritual union Rumi spoke of? Hinduism says it grows from steady, humble return. You're not behind. You're exactly where the seeking is supposed to begin.