memorandum - Hindu American Foundation
... The Hindu Education Foundation submitted a detailed report with numerous suggested edits for each of the programs under consideration for adoption. Those edits approved by the Ad Hoc Committee on October 31, 2005, are listed below. The State Board of Education took action on the 2005 History–Social ...
... The Hindu Education Foundation submitted a detailed report with numerous suggested edits for each of the programs under consideration for adoption. Those edits approved by the Ad Hoc Committee on October 31, 2005, are listed below. The State Board of Education took action on the 2005 History–Social ...
Hinduta and the California History Textbook Scandal (November
... 2000 to 1500 BC, a major river in India called the Saraswati dried up.” The teacher’s edition states, “For many years, the Saraswati River existed only in myth. ...
... 2000 to 1500 BC, a major river in India called the Saraswati dried up.” The teacher’s edition states, “For many years, the Saraswati River existed only in myth. ...
HINDU SCRIPTURES (Contents taken from the book
... resplendent Sun God. Each Veda consists of four parts: ...
... resplendent Sun God. Each Veda consists of four parts: ...
A religion of the book? On sacred texts in hinduism
... there was often conflict, and to be anthologised in the Ṛgvedasaṃhitā. This occurred in a later period (c.1200-1000 BCE) in the region of Kuru, southeast of the Greater Punjab, once Kuru kings had unified most of the 50 or so Ṛgvedic tribes to form what has been called the first “state” on Indian s ...
... there was often conflict, and to be anthologised in the Ṛgvedasaṃhitā. This occurred in a later period (c.1200-1000 BCE) in the region of Kuru, southeast of the Greater Punjab, once Kuru kings had unified most of the 50 or so Ṛgvedic tribes to form what has been called the first “state” on Indian s ...
Vajra-Suchika Upanishad
... 1. Sri Rama: He was a Kshatriya belonging to the Suryavamsa. His life is the theme of the popular Hindu epic Ramayana. He is considered the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who in turn represents the ‘Preserver’ aspect of God. He is considered an ideal son, an ideal king and so on. Hindu Utopia is of ...
... 1. Sri Rama: He was a Kshatriya belonging to the Suryavamsa. His life is the theme of the popular Hindu epic Ramayana. He is considered the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who in turn represents the ‘Preserver’ aspect of God. He is considered an ideal son, an ideal king and so on. Hindu Utopia is of ...
the hindu scriptures
... Upanishad means the inner or mystic teaching. The term Upanishad is derived from upa (near), ni (down) and s(h)ad (to sit), i.e., sitting down near. Groups of pupils sit near the teacher to learn from him the secret doctrine. In the quietude of the forest hermitages the Upanishad thinkers pondered o ...
... Upanishad means the inner or mystic teaching. The term Upanishad is derived from upa (near), ni (down) and s(h)ad (to sit), i.e., sitting down near. Groups of pupils sit near the teacher to learn from him the secret doctrine. In the quietude of the forest hermitages the Upanishad thinkers pondered o ...
Ancient India Guide
... "For all beings the Beloved of the Gods desires security, self-control, calm of mind, and gentleness. The Belover of the Gods considers that the greatest victory is the victory of righteousness; and this he has won here and even five hundred leagues beyond his frontiers....Even where the envoys of t ...
... "For all beings the Beloved of the Gods desires security, self-control, calm of mind, and gentleness. The Belover of the Gods considers that the greatest victory is the victory of righteousness; and this he has won here and even five hundred leagues beyond his frontiers....Even where the envoys of t ...
Soma in Indian Religion
... Cubensis has a strong hallucinogenic nature. Soma (Sanskrit), or Haoma (Avestan)6 was a ritual drink of importance among the early Indo‐Iranians, and the later Vedic and Iranian cultures. It is frequently mentioned in the Rig‐Veda, which contains many hymns praising its energizing or intoxicati ...
... Cubensis has a strong hallucinogenic nature. Soma (Sanskrit), or Haoma (Avestan)6 was a ritual drink of importance among the early Indo‐Iranians, and the later Vedic and Iranian cultures. It is frequently mentioned in the Rig‐Veda, which contains many hymns praising its energizing or intoxicati ...
The Vedas - Garnet Valley School District
... priest or aspect of ritual: Rig Veda (Wisdom of the Verses); Sama Veda (Wisdom of the Chants); Yajur 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 ...
... priest or aspect of ritual: Rig Veda (Wisdom of the Verses); Sama Veda (Wisdom of the Chants); Yajur 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 ...
Hindu Scriptures
... magic, and more. They are composed in beautiful metrical verses, generally of three or four lines. The heart of the entire Veda is the 10,552-verse Rig Samhita. The Sama and Yajur Samhitas, each with about 2,000 verses, are mainly liturgical selections from the Rig, whereas most of the Atharva Samhi ...
... magic, and more. They are composed in beautiful metrical verses, generally of three or four lines. The heart of the entire Veda is the 10,552-verse Rig Samhita. The Sama and Yajur Samhitas, each with about 2,000 verses, are mainly liturgical selections from the Rig, whereas most of the Atharva Samhi ...
Axial Period
... previous (sometimes ancient) thought became more formal and organized Not really driven by a single individual as other philosophical approaches ...
... previous (sometimes ancient) thought became more formal and organized Not really driven by a single individual as other philosophical approaches ...
Richman synopsis with rider
... The Purāṇas are an enormous body of Sanskrit texts which are often interrelated and very difficult to date. Some are dedicated to Lord Vishnu or his forms (e.g. Krishna in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa). Others are dedicated to Lord Shiva or to the Goddess Shakti. The Vishnu Purāna is probably one of the ear ...
... The Purāṇas are an enormous body of Sanskrit texts which are often interrelated and very difficult to date. Some are dedicated to Lord Vishnu or his forms (e.g. Krishna in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa). Others are dedicated to Lord Shiva or to the Goddess Shakti. The Vishnu Purāna is probably one of the ear ...
Intro - Hymns and Chants
... The Rigveda Samhita is the oldest extant Indic text. It is a collection of 1,028 Vedic Sanskrit hymns and 10,600 verses in all, organized into ten books (Sanskrit: mandalas).[68] The hymns are dedicated to Rigvedic deities.[69] The books were composed by poets from different priestly groups over a pe ...
... The Rigveda Samhita is the oldest extant Indic text. It is a collection of 1,028 Vedic Sanskrit hymns and 10,600 verses in all, organized into ten books (Sanskrit: mandalas).[68] The hymns are dedicated to Rigvedic deities.[69] The books were composed by poets from different priestly groups over a pe ...
Lily T`s Hinduism Scrapbook
... books; the oldest being the RigVeda, a collection of over 1,000 hymns invoking the gods of war and fire, respectively. The others books are: Atharva-Veda(myths, verses, spells, & prayers), YajurVeda(details on Vedic sacrifice), and Sama-Veda(liturgical chants) ...
... books; the oldest being the RigVeda, a collection of over 1,000 hymns invoking the gods of war and fire, respectively. The others books are: Atharva-Veda(myths, verses, spells, & prayers), YajurVeda(details on Vedic sacrifice), and Sama-Veda(liturgical chants) ...
Sacred Stories of Hinduism
... formulae, useful for healing the sick. The verses would be recited by the Brahman (in this context, a custodian, interpreter and teacher of religious knowledge), who also controlled the ritual activity of the other three Vedas. The Atharva Veda was added after 600 BCE. – The Rg-Veda contains hymn co ...
... formulae, useful for healing the sick. The verses would be recited by the Brahman (in this context, a custodian, interpreter and teacher of religious knowledge), who also controlled the ritual activity of the other three Vedas. The Atharva Veda was added after 600 BCE. – The Rg-Veda contains hymn co ...
September 16th, 2003 lecture notes as a ppt file
... forest treatises), and theUpanishads (the principal Upanishads contain early Hindu philosophy) (see Koller, Asian Philosophies, pp.4-5). ...
... forest treatises), and theUpanishads (the principal Upanishads contain early Hindu philosophy) (see Koller, Asian Philosophies, pp.4-5). ...
Brahmanism/Hinduism P. 152-155
... With your group, read P. 152154 aloud. While reading, fill out the outline (each person fills out their own outline) ...
... With your group, read P. 152154 aloud. While reading, fill out the outline (each person fills out their own outline) ...
Ascetics and Upanishads - Comparative
... • Tells about thirtythree gods who all came from Brahman. • The main goddesses, Lakshmi, Sarasvati and Kali are also associated with the Rig-Veda, • These deities are very important in Hinduism. Lakshmi ...
... • Tells about thirtythree gods who all came from Brahman. • The main goddesses, Lakshmi, Sarasvati and Kali are also associated with the Rig-Veda, • These deities are very important in Hinduism. Lakshmi ...
Hindu Sacred Texts: Shruti and Smirti Every religion has either a
... magical formulae; of spells and chants and charms. The Yajur Veda is a guide for priests on how to perform sacrifices, and the Atharva Veda is a further collection of spells and charms alongside some early scientific writings. Of these 4, the Rig Veda is considered to be the most important. The earl ...
... magical formulae; of spells and chants and charms. The Yajur Veda is a guide for priests on how to perform sacrifices, and the Atharva Veda is a further collection of spells and charms alongside some early scientific writings. Of these 4, the Rig Veda is considered to be the most important. The earl ...
7 dimensions of Hinduism
... household rituals World of rituals Atman-Brahman understanding emerges ...
... household rituals World of rituals Atman-Brahman understanding emerges ...
HINDU (VEDIC AND RELATED) LITERATURE
... set is known Krishna Yajurveda. All these recensions together is known as the tree of Yajurveda ( Yajurveda vruksha). There are 40 chapters in the Sukla Yajurveda recensions and in other recensions the number of chapters vary. The 40th chapter of Sukla Yajurveda is Eesaavaasya Upanishad, the only Up ...
... set is known Krishna Yajurveda. All these recensions together is known as the tree of Yajurveda ( Yajurveda vruksha). There are 40 chapters in the Sukla Yajurveda recensions and in other recensions the number of chapters vary. The 40th chapter of Sukla Yajurveda is Eesaavaasya Upanishad, the only Up ...
Vedic Brahmanism and Its Offshoots
... which are compiled in Sanskrit. The religious practices centered on a clergy administering rites that often involved sacrifices. This mode of worship is largely unchanged today within Hinduism; however, only a small fraction of conservative Shrautins continue the tradition of oral recitation of hymn ...
... which are compiled in Sanskrit. The religious practices centered on a clergy administering rites that often involved sacrifices. This mode of worship is largely unchanged today within Hinduism; however, only a small fraction of conservative Shrautins continue the tradition of oral recitation of hymn ...
Hinduism - tmisd.us
... • The earliest records of Hinduism are Aryan - The Aryans brought their spoken language of Sanskrit to India with them - This language evolved into written form - Aryans also brought a rich collection of myths (tales of their many gods they believed controlled the forces of nature) - Aryan priests ...
... • The earliest records of Hinduism are Aryan - The Aryans brought their spoken language of Sanskrit to India with them - This language evolved into written form - Aryans also brought a rich collection of myths (tales of their many gods they believed controlled the forces of nature) - Aryan priests ...
The-Rig-Veda - Vivekananda Institute
... quite involved and has been systematically presented by Panini in the Ashtadhyayi. However, this came much later and Vedic Sanskrit is an even more ancient form of the language. The word ‘Veda’ comes from the verb ‘vid’ which is ‘to know’. Then, ‘veda’ means that which is known, or knowledge. What w ...
... quite involved and has been systematically presented by Panini in the Ashtadhyayi. However, this came much later and Vedic Sanskrit is an even more ancient form of the language. The word ‘Veda’ comes from the verb ‘vid’ which is ‘to know’. Then, ‘veda’ means that which is known, or knowledge. What w ...
Rigveda
The Rigveda (Sanskrit: ऋग्वेद ṛgveda, from ṛc ""praise, shine"" and veda ""knowledge"") is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of the four canonical sacred texts (śruti) of Hinduism known as the Vedas. The text is a collection of 1,028 hymns and 10,600 verses, organized into ten books (Mandalas). The hymns are dedicated to Rigvedic deities.The Rigveda begins with a small book addressed to deity Agni, Indra and other gods, all arranged according to decreasing total number of hymns in each deity collection; for each deity series the hymns progress from longer to shorter ones; yet, the number of hymns per book increases; finally, the meter is systematically arranged from jagati and tristubh to anustubh and gayatri as the text progresses. In terms of substance, the hymns predominantly discuss cosmology and praise deities in the earliest composed eight books, shifting in books 1 and 10, that were added last, to philosophical or speculative questions about the origin of the universe and the nature of god, the virtue of Dāna (charity) in society, and other metaphysical issues in its hymns.Rigveda is one of the oldest extant texts in any Indo-European language. Philological and linguistic evidence indicate that the Rigveda was composed in the north-western region of the Indian subcontinent, most likely between c. 1500–1200 BC, though a wider approximation of c. 1700–1100 BC has also been given.Some of its verses continue to be recited during Hindu rites of passage celebrations such as weddings and religious prayers, making it probably the world's oldest religious text in continued use.