2006-09-24 23:19:34 · 16 answers · asked by say_kapoor 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well.... u can check out the link below. But i firmly believe it will withstand all the onslaughts as it has been doing in all its history. During the mughals i think hindus were at their worst state. Babur took pride in saying that he killed 100000 hindus in a day. But still the hindus due to their culture, teachings, and will hv withstood all this. The link below is an article that is hinduism set to become an extict race.
http://www.stephen-knapp.com/are_hindus_destined_to_become_extinct.htm
Below is a link to an article about hindus that they should stand strong for their culture.
http://www.stephen-knapp.com/hindus_must_stand_strong_for_dharma.htm
In the same site u can find all the wonderfull vedic teachings and philosophy.
2006-09-24 23:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by rav142857 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
If one were to go by the efficacy of the theology, Hinduism will survive. If one were to consider the various factors like the proselytising of the Christians and the rigidity and the intransigence of the Muslims and other religious groups, we must conclude that Hindu religion is under threat. It is not a banana religion to be wiped out from earth. It is the oldest living religion. It has got the most scientific explanation for the genesis of life and condition of life after death. Many do not want to accept its philosophy only because of the deep indoctrination going on in their religion. Hinduism has shrunk to its present size, because it never believed in reconversion, although of late there is an awakening among the Hindus of to-day, for reforming and introducing such provisions and mechanism for taking back those who strayed away from its fold and for accepting those who want to embrace it and adopt its way of life. The threat is also from within. Much of the anachronistic social practises, like untouchability which has not shown any sign of total extinction and utter lack of opportunity for upliftment for the have nots and the down trodden and no religious organisation have proved themselves to be inhibiting factors working against the welfare and survival of this religion.
If Hinduism were to become extinct, that is the most tragic thing to happen to humanity. You cannot throw the baby with the tub water.
2006-09-25 06:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Looking at what is happening in India i.e. the demographic changes in the eastern regions of the country and terrorist activities harboured by pro-Pakistan muslims, such questions are natural to arise in the minds of sensitive and thinking persons. Also the determination with which the christians religious leaders are going about conversion, the threat is all the more real. But who is to be blamed about the situation? Even though the Philosophic part of hindu religion is most scientific, that is God can be realised by any one ( afterall, He can not be so partial or sectarian), by following any of the 'eight' paths of 'bhakti', and laying stress only on the essence of 'godliness' rather than on the rituals , in practice hindus have never been united and they can not be brought under one flag. (which is one of the causes of their decadence over the years). In addition, the rigidity of caste system in their society has given the impression that hindus preach and practice differently. Who is there to take the trouble of explaining that neither the caste system is religion, nor the practice of idol worship or the rituals associated with it. It is heartening that the educated among christians have started studying the philosophy of hinduism and its ancient scriptures to find the scientific truth in it. It is there lies the hope for survival of hinduism.
2006-09-25 14:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by innocent 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hinduism is a way of life.......
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with approximately 1 billion adherents (2005 figure), of whom approximately 890 million live in India. Other countries with large Hindu populations include Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, and Indonesia. Hinduism is believed to be the oldest living religious tradition in the world . Unlike many other religions, Hinduism has no single founder. Hinduism does not rely exclusively on any single religious scripture; it looks to a large number of religious texts that contain spritual insights and practical guidance for religious life.
It would be as popular even after 100 years
Most of all it teaches us not to discriminate other's religions and beliefs
2006-09-25 06:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by Aakaash 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Hinduism is the oldest culture and way of life. No religious belief could suppress this way of life. In fact, if you dig in to your past, you will find your roots in Hinduism.
2006-09-26 13:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Indian Muslim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. a religion as beautiful as hinduism can never be extinct.
2006-09-27 04:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by dunowhat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism is a way of life. It will survive till there is life on this earth.
2006-09-26 00:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Truth ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When even the mughal period, Hindus survived, when Aurangzeb, the duffer; was said to have his dinner, when he got himself weighed against the janeoos of Hindus equal to his weight, daily,
then how can they be extinct ever.
2006-09-25 12:35:33 · answer #8 · answered by Ashish B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would it disappear? There are nearly a billion Hindus in the world. It's the 3rd largest religion.
2006-09-25 06:30:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
hinduism will never end....it has never become extinct nor will it in d future......it is immortal
2006-09-25 06:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by sharala p 1 · 6⤊ 1⤋