Introduction: Hinduism in Time and Space
... But the idea of Hinduism by no means enjoys universal acceptance in India. Rather than regarding themselves as practicing Hinduism, most Hindus consider themselves as devotees of a particular god or goddess, such as Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga, or as members of a community dedicated to a specific deity. ...
... But the idea of Hinduism by no means enjoys universal acceptance in India. Rather than regarding themselves as practicing Hinduism, most Hindus consider themselves as devotees of a particular god or goddess, such as Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga, or as members of a community dedicated to a specific deity. ...
Ancient Civilisations and the Aryan Myth By Prabir Purkayastha
... Frawley, whose claim to historical knowledge stems from a short stint in Varanasi where he �discovered� Hinduism. In the quest for antiquity, not only �creative� exercises in interpretations are being carried out, even outright fraud is being used. N.S. Rajaram recently co-authored a book with N.Jha ...
... Frawley, whose claim to historical knowledge stems from a short stint in Varanasi where he �discovered� Hinduism. In the quest for antiquity, not only �creative� exercises in interpretations are being carried out, even outright fraud is being used. N.S. Rajaram recently co-authored a book with N.Jha ...
Real Questions - Hindu American Foundation
... (kumkum), and applied with the ring finger of the right hand. Today, bindis come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and are often self-adhesive for convenience. The male version of forehead markings is called a tilakam and can be made of kumkum, sandalwood or sacred ash. It is applied in a variety of ...
... (kumkum), and applied with the ring finger of the right hand. Today, bindis come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and are often self-adhesive for convenience. The male version of forehead markings is called a tilakam and can be made of kumkum, sandalwood or sacred ash. It is applied in a variety of ...
Glossary of Sanskrit and Indic terms and phrases
... from Portuguese Casta, Caste has a meaning quite distinct from Varna which has been accepted as being part of the tradition. Caste according to the Portuguese means a race or a breed. Varna makes no such distinction and to ascribe racial motivations for a system based on division of labor depending ...
... from Portuguese Casta, Caste has a meaning quite distinct from Varna which has been accepted as being part of the tradition. Caste according to the Portuguese means a race or a breed. Varna makes no such distinction and to ascribe racial motivations for a system based on division of labor depending ...
or, How to Invent a World Religion
... Islam, and Sikhism, for example. In this respect, Hinduism is anomalous. The term started life as basically a cultural expression, referring to the way or ways of life of a culturally unified and geographically designated people, in which “religious” phenomena of course were included. Second, notwit ...
... Islam, and Sikhism, for example. In this respect, Hinduism is anomalous. The term started life as basically a cultural expression, referring to the way or ways of life of a culturally unified and geographically designated people, in which “religious” phenomena of course were included. Second, notwit ...
The Rise of ‘‘Hinduism’’; or, How to Invent a World
... Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism, for example. In this respect, Hinduism is anomalous. The term started life as basically a cultural expression, referring to the way or ways of life of a culturally unified and geographically designated people, in which ‘‘religious’’ phenomena of course wer ...
... Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism, for example. In this respect, Hinduism is anomalous. The term started life as basically a cultural expression, referring to the way or ways of life of a culturally unified and geographically designated people, in which ‘‘religious’’ phenomena of course wer ...
Hindu - University of Mount Union
... reward. The right action is done not for praise or blame. One does an act because it is one’s duty dharma not because other people will praise you for it. Duties for men and women are prescribed. One performs the appropriate rituals every day. A person’s whole day is filled with actions explained in ...
... reward. The right action is done not for praise or blame. One does an act because it is one’s duty dharma not because other people will praise you for it. Duties for men and women are prescribed. One performs the appropriate rituals every day. A person’s whole day is filled with actions explained in ...
details - Sri Lakshmi Temple
... characterized by wide toleration, deep humanity and high spiritual purpose. It is free from fanaticism. That is the reason why it has survived the attacks of the followers of other great religions of the world. Hinduism is extremely catholic, liberal, tolerant and elastic. No religion is so very ela ...
... characterized by wide toleration, deep humanity and high spiritual purpose. It is free from fanaticism. That is the reason why it has survived the attacks of the followers of other great religions of the world. Hinduism is extremely catholic, liberal, tolerant and elastic. No religion is so very ela ...
Hinduism
... experiences torment or bliss based upon his/her beliefs and deeds until the Day of Judgment. Islam teaches that the purpose of life is to worship God, no matter how short or long the life may be. The soul is part of each unique created individual, it does not move from one body to another and it wil ...
... experiences torment or bliss based upon his/her beliefs and deeds until the Day of Judgment. Islam teaches that the purpose of life is to worship God, no matter how short or long the life may be. The soul is part of each unique created individual, it does not move from one body to another and it wil ...
Hinduism Beliefs
... What do you already know about Hinduism? List the kinds of powers / abilities that person can possess. For example: Strength, etc. ...
... What do you already know about Hinduism? List the kinds of powers / abilities that person can possess. For example: Strength, etc. ...
Hinduism
... stays in the grave and the person experiences torment or bliss based upon his/her beliefs and deeds until the Day of Judgment. Islam teaches that the purpose of life is to worship God, no matter how short or long the life may be. The soul is part of each unique created individual, it does not move f ...
... stays in the grave and the person experiences torment or bliss based upon his/her beliefs and deeds until the Day of Judgment. Islam teaches that the purpose of life is to worship God, no matter how short or long the life may be. The soul is part of each unique created individual, it does not move f ...
chapter 4 ancient india
... meditated under a fig tree for 49 days, and he found the answers he sought. • For the next 45 years, Gautama traveled across India and shared his knowledge attracting many followers. • His followers called him the Buddha, “Enlightened One.” • His teachings became known as Buddhism. ...
... meditated under a fig tree for 49 days, and he found the answers he sought. • For the next 45 years, Gautama traveled across India and shared his knowledge attracting many followers. • His followers called him the Buddha, “Enlightened One.” • His teachings became known as Buddhism. ...
What is the real foundation of Hinduism?
... In Hinduism, we have so many Gurus, so many prophets, so many altars, so many names and forms of Gods, so many paths to reach the ultimate goal (God) and sometimes even the ultimate goal is also defined differently depending on the mental capacity of the seeker. Even within a Hindu family one can se ...
... In Hinduism, we have so many Gurus, so many prophets, so many altars, so many names and forms of Gods, so many paths to reach the ultimate goal (God) and sometimes even the ultimate goal is also defined differently depending on the mental capacity of the seeker. Even within a Hindu family one can se ...
study of ancient indians texts as means to control the process of
... people in terms which they could easily follow. He therefore used the term Rama Rajya, i.e. Kingdom of Rama, to describe the ideal state that would come to power when the Bridsh rule would end and the Indians would rule their own land. The Mahatma sought to get a sound base and legitimisation for hi ...
... people in terms which they could easily follow. He therefore used the term Rama Rajya, i.e. Kingdom of Rama, to describe the ideal state that would come to power when the Bridsh rule would end and the Indians would rule their own land. The Mahatma sought to get a sound base and legitimisation for hi ...
Hinduism
... used for planning purposes; exact dates change yearly because the celebrations are based on a lunar/solar calendar. These are not days of work proscription. The following website has the correct dates for occasional observances: www.iskcon.org.uk/ies/festival.html ■ Mahashivaratri in March – a night ...
... used for planning purposes; exact dates change yearly because the celebrations are based on a lunar/solar calendar. These are not days of work proscription. The following website has the correct dates for occasional observances: www.iskcon.org.uk/ies/festival.html ■ Mahashivaratri in March – a night ...
Hinduism - Mr. Huff`s Class
... The Evolution of Hinduism The Upanishads, along with the epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata, explain Hindu beliefs and practices. The most sacred section of the Mahabharata is the Bhagavad-Gita, which describes how Hindus view the nature of the soul, life, and God. ...
... The Evolution of Hinduism The Upanishads, along with the epic poems Ramayana and Mahabharata, explain Hindu beliefs and practices. The most sacred section of the Mahabharata is the Bhagavad-Gita, which describes how Hindus view the nature of the soul, life, and God. ...
HINDU SCRIPTURES (Contents taken from the book
... The laws for regulating Hindu society from time to time are codified in the Smritis. The Smritis have laid down definite rules and laws to guide the individuals and communities in their daily conduct and to regulate their manners and customs. The Smritis have given detailed instructions, according t ...
... The laws for regulating Hindu society from time to time are codified in the Smritis. The Smritis have laid down definite rules and laws to guide the individuals and communities in their daily conduct and to regulate their manners and customs. The Smritis have given detailed instructions, according t ...
Hinduism
... It is said that Hinduism has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. Most Hindus not only believe in universal tolerance of others, but they accept all religions as true. It is said, “As different streams having different sources all mingle their waters in the sea, so different pat ...
... It is said that Hinduism has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. Most Hindus not only believe in universal tolerance of others, but they accept all religions as true. It is said, “As different streams having different sources all mingle their waters in the sea, so different pat ...
The Aryans (2) Aim 1 The origins of Hinduism
... These varnas are then, in essence, subdivided into jatis, which are often referred to as castes, though this is a western term for a non-western concept. The jatis are based primarily on the occupation of your father. In later Hinduism a subclass has developed comprising those who are outside the sy ...
... These varnas are then, in essence, subdivided into jatis, which are often referred to as castes, though this is a western term for a non-western concept. The jatis are based primarily on the occupation of your father. In later Hinduism a subclass has developed comprising those who are outside the sy ...
Soma in Indian Religion
... other, it has been observed that where shamanism is in decomposition and the trance is simulated, there is also overindulgence in intoxicants and drugs" (338). Eliade wrote that only the rudiments of classic Yoga are to be found in the Vedas, and while Shamanism10 and other techniques of ecstasy ...
... other, it has been observed that where shamanism is in decomposition and the trance is simulated, there is also overindulgence in intoxicants and drugs" (338). Eliade wrote that only the rudiments of classic Yoga are to be found in the Vedas, and while Shamanism10 and other techniques of ecstasy ...
Caste System
... (MAHK SHUH), or union with brahman. To accomplish this – you must free yourself from selfish desires. Because Hindus believe that this goal cannot be completed in just one lifetime, they believe in reincarnation. Thus, through reincarnation, you are able to ...
... (MAHK SHUH), or union with brahman. To accomplish this – you must free yourself from selfish desires. Because Hindus believe that this goal cannot be completed in just one lifetime, they believe in reincarnation. Thus, through reincarnation, you are able to ...
Hinduism (cont.) - History With Mr. Wallace
... • The idea of reincarnation came into Hinduism by the sixth century B.C. • Reincarnation is the idea that after death the individual soul is reborn in a different form. • After many existences the soul may unite with Brahman, the goal of all individuals. ...
... • The idea of reincarnation came into Hinduism by the sixth century B.C. • Reincarnation is the idea that after death the individual soul is reborn in a different form. • After many existences the soul may unite with Brahman, the goal of all individuals. ...
Read more - Australian Yoga Life
... responsibility and fulfil the duty of family, work and charity. It implies good moral and ethical choices – not just believing in a spiritual life but also living it. The term Hindu may have been coined about 500 BC. The Indus River was known as the Sindhu in Sanskrit and the Indian people Sindhus. ...
... responsibility and fulfil the duty of family, work and charity. It implies good moral and ethical choices – not just believing in a spiritual life but also living it. The term Hindu may have been coined about 500 BC. The Indus River was known as the Sindhu in Sanskrit and the Indian people Sindhus. ...
Introduction: Banares
... stability and welfare of the world, what the Hindus call loka-samgraha, one of the central teachings of Hinduism’s most famous scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. Who is right? The orthodox Brahmin who performs daily rituals prescribed by the ancient Vedas? The ascetic who performs no such rituals, who m ...
... stability and welfare of the world, what the Hindus call loka-samgraha, one of the central teachings of Hinduism’s most famous scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. Who is right? The orthodox Brahmin who performs daily rituals prescribed by the ancient Vedas? The ascetic who performs no such rituals, who m ...
Dayananda Saraswati
Dayanand Saraswati About this sound pronunciation born (12 February 1824 – 30 October 1883) was a Hindu religious leader who founded the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement of the Vedic tradition. He was a profound scholar of the Vedic lore and Sanskrit language. He was the first to give the call for Swarajya as ""India for Indians"" – in 1876, later taken up by Lokmanya Tilak. Denouncing the idolatry and ritualistic worship prevalent in Hinduism at the time, he worked towards reviving Vedic ideologies. Subsequently the philosopher and President of India, S. Radhakrishnan, called him one of the ""makers of Modern India,"" as did Sri Aurobindo.Those who were influenced by and followed Dayananda included Madam Cama, Pandit Lekh Ram, Swami Shradhanand,Pandit Guru Dutt Vidyarthi, Shyam Krishan Verma (who established India House in England for Freedom fighters)Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Lala Hardayal, Madan Lal Dhingra, Ram Prasad Bismil, Mahadev Govind Ranade Swami Shraddhanand, Mahatma Hansraj, Lala Lajpat Rai and others. One of his most influential works is the book Satyarth Prakash, which contributed to the Indian independence movement. He was a sanyasi (ascetic) from boyhood, and a scholar, who believed in the infallible authority of the Vedas.Maharshi Dayananda advocated the doctrine of Karma (Karmasiddhanta in Hinduism) and Reincarnation (Punarjanma in Hinduism). He emphasized the Vedic ideals of brahmacharya (celibacy) and devotion to God. The Theosophical Society and the Arya Samaj were united from 1878 to 1882, becoming the Theosophical Society of the Arya Samaj. Among Maharshi Dayananda's contributions are his promoting of the equal rights for women, such as the right to education and reading of Indian scriptures, and his intuitive commentary on the Vedas from Vedic Sanskrit in Sanskrit as well as Hindi so that the common man might be able to read them. Dayanand was the first to give the word of Swadeshi and Harijan to the dalits and Pariahs(Outcastes) long before Mahatma Gandhi.