The Vedic Religion
... The Vedas that constitute the scripture common to all and which reveal the Godhead that is common to us also teach us how to lead our life, and—this is important—they do us the ultimate good by showing us in the end the way to become that very Godhead our selves. They are our refuge both here and i ...
... The Vedas that constitute the scripture common to all and which reveal the Godhead that is common to us also teach us how to lead our life, and—this is important—they do us the ultimate good by showing us in the end the way to become that very Godhead our selves. They are our refuge both here and i ...
Intro - Hymns and Chants
... the modern era, raising significant debate on parts of the text which are believed to have been corrupted at a later date.[52][53] The Vedas each have an Index or Anukramani, the principal work of this kind being the general Index or Sarvānukramaṇī.[54][55] Prodigous energy was expended by ancient In ...
... the modern era, raising significant debate on parts of the text which are believed to have been corrupted at a later date.[52][53] The Vedas each have an Index or Anukramani, the principal work of this kind being the general Index or Sarvānukramaṇī.[54][55] Prodigous energy was expended by ancient In ...
study of ancient indians texts as means to control the process of
... Ramayana. Coundess renderings of the epic in ali the Indian languages bear tesdmony to its popularity in Indian culture. Kabir, a Sufi saint poet of medieval índia, was an ardent follower of the syncredc ideology. He made use of the Ramayana to show that there was no essential difference in the Hind ...
... Ramayana. Coundess renderings of the epic in ali the Indian languages bear tesdmony to its popularity in Indian culture. Kabir, a Sufi saint poet of medieval índia, was an ardent follower of the syncredc ideology. He made use of the Ramayana to show that there was no essential difference in the Hind ...
Glossary of Sanskrit and Indic terms and phrases
... Dharma that has become popular in certain circles in the west. It is clear that the Dharma is a whole family of beliefs and darshanas. It has been thus since a very long time. The vedic texts have survived several millennia of wars and natural disasters, but it is quite possible other texts have bee ...
... Dharma that has become popular in certain circles in the west. It is clear that the Dharma is a whole family of beliefs and darshanas. It has been thus since a very long time. The vedic texts have survived several millennia of wars and natural disasters, but it is quite possible other texts have bee ...
HINDU SCRIPTURES (Contents taken from the book
... Sakta Agamas or Tantras glorify God as the Mother of the Universe, under one of the many names of Devi. The Agamas do not derive their authority from the Vedas, but are not antagonistic to them. They are all Vedic in spirit and character. That is the reason why they are regarded as authoritative. Th ...
... Sakta Agamas or Tantras glorify God as the Mother of the Universe, under one of the many names of Devi. The Agamas do not derive their authority from the Vedas, but are not antagonistic to them. They are all Vedic in spirit and character. That is the reason why they are regarded as authoritative. Th ...
Vedic Brahmanism and Its Offshoots
... 1. ^ The Encyclopedia Britannica of 2005 uses all of "Vedism", "Vedic Brahmanism" and "Brahmanism", but reserves "Vedism" for the earliest stage, predating the Brahmana period, and defines "Brahmanism" as "religion of ancient India that evolved out of Vedism. It takes its name both from the predomin ...
... 1. ^ The Encyclopedia Britannica of 2005 uses all of "Vedism", "Vedic Brahmanism" and "Brahmanism", but reserves "Vedism" for the earliest stage, predating the Brahmana period, and defines "Brahmanism" as "religion of ancient India that evolved out of Vedism. It takes its name both from the predomin ...
The Vedas - Garnet Valley School District
... Veda (Wisdom of the Sacrificial Formulas); and Atharva Veda (Wisdom of the Atharvan Priests). Over the centuries, three kinds of additional literature were attached to each of the Samhitas: Brahmanas (discussions of the ritual); Aranyakas ("books studied in the forest"); and Upanishads (philosophica ...
... Veda (Wisdom of the Sacrificial Formulas); and Atharva Veda (Wisdom of the Atharvan Priests). Over the centuries, three kinds of additional literature were attached to each of the Samhitas: Brahmanas (discussions of the ritual); Aranyakas ("books studied in the forest"); and Upanishads (philosophica ...
Samsakaara of Upanayanam/YajnyoPaveetam/MekhalAa Rabinder
... (5.14.6-7) explains the three feet of the Gayatri: the first foot represents the three-fold division of the world as described above; the second foot represents the three-fold knowledge of the Vedas; the third foot represents the three vital breaths (pranas). But this knowledge, represented as a pro ...
... (5.14.6-7) explains the three feet of the Gayatri: the first foot represents the three-fold division of the world as described above; the second foot represents the three-fold knowledge of the Vedas; the third foot represents the three vital breaths (pranas). But this knowledge, represented as a pro ...
from 1200 BC to 300 CE
... - But developed late, between 200 B.C and 200 C.E by the Brahmins - A set of moral codes that set the standards of conduct for every Hindu - They describe an ideal code of behavior for Hindus. ...
... - But developed late, between 200 B.C and 200 C.E by the Brahmins - A set of moral codes that set the standards of conduct for every Hindu - They describe an ideal code of behavior for Hindus. ...
Varnas
... your town leads the warriors into battle. You admire their bravery but know you can never be one of them. To be an Aryan warrior you must be born into that noble class. Instead, you have your own duty to carry out. HOW do you feel about remaining the rest of your life as a weaver? ...
... your town leads the warriors into battle. You admire their bravery but know you can never be one of them. To be an Aryan warrior you must be born into that noble class. Instead, you have your own duty to carry out. HOW do you feel about remaining the rest of your life as a weaver? ...
Aryan Roots - Scarsdale Union Free School District
... -knew mantras and ceremonies -were the spiritual philosophers and guides ...
... -knew mantras and ceremonies -were the spiritual philosophers and guides ...
Sample PDF
... result of the work of generations of poets, extending over many centuries. Books II to VII inclusive are each the work of a single poet, or ri'-shi (seer), and his descendants; hence they are aptly called “family books”. Book III is attributed to the family of Vishvamitra, IV to that of Vamadeva, V ...
... result of the work of generations of poets, extending over many centuries. Books II to VII inclusive are each the work of a single poet, or ri'-shi (seer), and his descendants; hence they are aptly called “family books”. Book III is attributed to the family of Vishvamitra, IV to that of Vamadeva, V ...
Hindu Sacred Texts: Shruti and Smirti Every religion has either a
... b) The Upanishads Each of the Vedas has four main parts: Mantras, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads. The most important of these are the Upanishads. The word 'Upanishad' comes from a phrase meaning 'To sit near'. They are called this because originally, they were tutorials on the meaning of the V ...
... b) The Upanishads Each of the Vedas has four main parts: Mantras, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads. The most important of these are the Upanishads. The word 'Upanishad' comes from a phrase meaning 'To sit near'. They are called this because originally, they were tutorials on the meaning of the V ...
How does an historical perspective clarify the great diversity within
... 8. How did Jainism and Buddhism arise? In what way are they different from Hinduism? Jainism and Buddhism arose in the six century, in India as alternative path within the Indian worldview. They were alternative path within the Hinduism and they both rejected the sacrifice system thought in the Veda ...
... 8. How did Jainism and Buddhism arise? In what way are they different from Hinduism? Jainism and Buddhism arose in the six century, in India as alternative path within the Indian worldview. They were alternative path within the Hinduism and they both rejected the sacrifice system thought in the Veda ...
Origins of Hinduism Student Text
... Although Hinduism was widely followed in India, not everyone agreed with its beliefs. Some unsatisfied people and groups looked for new religious ideas. One such group was the Jains (JYNZ), believers in a religion called Jainism (JY-ni-zuhm). Jainism was based on the teachings of a man named Mahariv ...
... Although Hinduism was widely followed in India, not everyone agreed with its beliefs. Some unsatisfied people and groups looked for new religious ideas. One such group was the Jains (JYNZ), believers in a religion called Jainism (JY-ni-zuhm). Jainism was based on the teachings of a man named Mahariv ...
Chapter 3: Ancient Indian Civilizations
... esteemed scriptures of Hinduism. The content of the Gita is the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince. This has ...
... esteemed scriptures of Hinduism. The content of the Gita is the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince. This has ...
Sacred Stories of Hinduism
... which try to explain in philosophical terms the Hindu concepts of Atman and its relation to Brahman. ...
... which try to explain in philosophical terms the Hindu concepts of Atman and its relation to Brahman. ...
Hinduism Keynote - Westmoreland Central School
... Members of the Untouchable Dhobi caste beat the impurities out of clothes on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi. Life's "unclean" tasks, such as cleaning latrines and digging graves fall to those born into one of the hundreds of Untouchable castes. They face a lifetime of discrimination and brut ...
... Members of the Untouchable Dhobi caste beat the impurities out of clothes on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi. Life's "unclean" tasks, such as cleaning latrines and digging graves fall to those born into one of the hundreds of Untouchable castes. They face a lifetime of discrimination and brut ...
The Vedas: An Introduction To Hinduism`s Sacred Texts Ebooks Free
... I was hoping for an introduction to the Vedas--why they are, where they came from, how they are ...
... I was hoping for an introduction to the Vedas--why they are, where they came from, how they are ...
Chapter 3: Ancient Indian Civilizations
... esteemed scriptures of Hinduism. The content of the Gita is the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince. This has ...
... esteemed scriptures of Hinduism. The content of the Gita is the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince. This has ...
September 16th, 2003 lecture notes as a ppt file
... the existence of an after-life (or after-death). • This doesn’t have to finish the discussion. We have three possible responses open to us. • (1) We can simply adopt a denial that an after-life exists until evidence to the contrary appears. • (2) We can remain agnostic on the issue (i.e. we can rema ...
... the existence of an after-life (or after-death). • This doesn’t have to finish the discussion. We have three possible responses open to us. • (1) We can simply adopt a denial that an after-life exists until evidence to the contrary appears. • (2) We can remain agnostic on the issue (i.e. we can rema ...
Reincarnation/Rebirth
... The symbol of the swastika is very commonly used in Hindu art, architecture and decoration. It can be seen on temples, houses, doorways, clothing, cars, and even cakes. It is usually a major part of the decoration for festivals and special ceremonies like weddings. Its name comes the Sanskrit word s ...
... The symbol of the swastika is very commonly used in Hindu art, architecture and decoration. It can be seen on temples, houses, doorways, clothing, cars, and even cakes. It is usually a major part of the decoration for festivals and special ceremonies like weddings. Its name comes the Sanskrit word s ...