And is it practiced in america? And how?
I don't want any christian bible verses or rude remarks this is a or christian web links this is a serious question has nothing to do with you I will report harassment
I'm looking for a new religion
2006-06-09 06:47:57 · 12 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hinduism is a philosophy/way of Life. You don't need to get "baptised" or anything to become it. You just join when you join, by living a certain way, by thinking a certain way.
There are many schools of thought, with nothing stopping even more...anyone can find a new way to achieve the goal of Moksha and if it's a good way, he will get a lot of followers e.g. like Buddha did. Normally when there are lots of followers it gets a new name, like Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism....
You can pick and choose which books you read, whose views you read, how you "do hinduism". The main thing is, there are certain key points to the whole deal, such as the cycle of rebirth till you attain a stage of purity and peace and do right by yourself and everyone - that stage is called Nirvana - and when you attatin Nirvana, then you get released from this endless cycle of rebirth - this is called Moksha. Finally you can be in your pure form and not bound to the earth in a physical body.
You are not forced to pray to this god or that god, or convert others to go to heaven etc. etc. Infact, heaven itself is simply release from the miserable rebirth cycle.
Good Luck. I think you'll do fine. Hinduism is clarity of living. That's all it's about. To understand yourself and understand others, till at some point, it's impossible to do wrong to anyone, hurt anyone and fall into misery or depression - because your mind is so clear and you are at peace with yourself.
2006-06-09 07:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by chicawhappa-the-great 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋
Well, you should buy some good books on Hinduism, do some research to find out what the religion requires by way of action, belief, etc. Read as much as you can. Visit a Hindu community center, temple or ashram and meet with some Hindu people. Get to know how they live their lives daily and become completely familiar with the lifestyle.
Then when you're completely satisfied that it is for you and you know what to do, simply proclaim that you are a Hindu.
2006-06-09 13:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by ♫ sgrfsh ♪ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you don't "become" a hindu....you can practice hinduism...there are temples through out the US and people are very willing to help you. However, hinduism is something you are usually born into ...I personally have married into it ...so I had to go to a special office in India with my husband (because he is hindu) and get a certificate that states I am hindu. It's the only way I can get into some temples in India.
Good luck!
2006-06-09 13:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by libyis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I am was born a hindu myself in America, I will be glad to say that it is practiced. We have over 1,000,000 places of worships in the United States. It is one of the oldest religions, that doesnt discriminate any other religion.
For more information I suggest reading this:
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/hbh/hbh_table_of_contents.html
Best of luck finding a good religion!
2006-06-09 13:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by gutuku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to some Arya Samaj temple in USA or a Sanatan Dharam temple. Meet the priest and you can be converted to Hinduism by some rites.
2006-06-09 13:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey if u want to be the real Hindu then first of all take this statement out of ur mind that u donnt like christian bible
bcos a Hindu will never say wrong ab their sprituals whether its ab chritian, muslim or anyother
he always give his 100% to all Dharm(all community)
2006-06-09 13:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a temple in your area and go there. You can talk to the people that attend. or go to your local book store and ask for a book on the religion of your choice.
2006-06-09 13:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by bildymooner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just belive that an object created by man is God and start worshipping it. It can be any non living thing such as a stone, tree, sun, moon etc or any living thing like a snake, rat, cow etc.
2006-06-09 13:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by munni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Hindu parents, get conceived in a Hindu womb and PRESTO, SHAZAM, SESAME, you are born a Hindu.
2006-06-09 13:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sincere to you is watch this video before you take any step
Journey from Hinduism http://askmuslims.com/abdul.html
then after that its your call.
2006-06-09 14:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by askmuslims1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋