Hinduism is the mother of all religions and cultures. You have see everything in our Vedas and Puranas. Philosophically also it is very difficult to explain here as it is a ocean
Bhakti Yoga of hindus is what is christianity; Karma yoga is what Islam teaches; and Sankhya yoga is what Buddhism is.
Hindus don't condemn non-hindus to hell and believe are religions are true in their concept
Hindu philsophy is v ery deep and profound and deals mainly in the mysteries of Universe, Life death and God
Modern Hinduism originates from the ancient Vedic tradition (Vaidika paramparā) and other indigenous beliefs, incorporated over time. Prominent themes in Hinduism include Dharma (individual ethics, duties and obligations), Samsāra (rebirth), Karma (right action), and Moksha (deliverance from the cycle of birth and death). Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism all share some traits in common with Hinduism (which is sometimes specifically called Orthodox Hinduism when contrasted with its associated, but non-Vedic faiths), as all these religions originated in India, and all focus on self-improvement with the ultimate aim of attaining personal spiritual experience (recognizing the "personal" as an integral element of the universal).
Hinduism is sometimes considered a polytheistic religion, but such a view tends to oversimplify a diverse system of thought with beliefs spanning polytheism, monotheism, panentheism, monism and arguably even atheism. For instance, the Advaita Vedanta school holds that there is one causal entity (brahman), which may manifest itself to humans in multiple forms.-
2006-12-30 19:31:00
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answered by Anonymous
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a religion made of many religions. eg:vishnavam, sarptham,scivam. a grate religion which is very complicated to understand. Hindu temples are most elegant and very big in structures. Vedas and ubanidatas are so fascinating.
to become a Hindu you have to be born as a Hindu you cant convert your self in to Hinduism that is the down fall of Hinduism.
Hinduism is not introduced my one man. no body knows when this religion started or by whom. this is the oldest religion still being practiced by many around the world.and for the westerners this religion always will be a mystery. like the way they ignored the number system which we are using now. The western world never believed and excepted the current numbers. They used Roman numbers till late 18th century.
2006-12-29 17:56:26
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answered by man123470 3
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Hinduism believes in every objects has a god and will be subjected for the spinning wheels that good and bad will pay the consequences in every deeds they made wether good or bad, followed by reincarnation. As i have been interviewed the one of my colleagues it is somewhat a vague and random religion. But we have to respect in every cultures and religion all over the world.
2006-12-29 18:01:15
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answered by Harvard 4
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I think its compleatly wrong. I dont see how its possible that one can be an atheist and still be a Hindi. I studied it, and have a respect for all religions. But TRUTH by defintion is EXCLUSIVE not inclusive as Hinduism promotes. It also stressed importance on the Both-And system of thinking (rejecting the Law of Noncontradiction). But not even Shankara could escape the Law of noncontradiction.
2006-12-29 17:55:53
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answered by Anonymous
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I think that in Hinduism, the dazzling vision of the world makes having multiple Gods and Goddesses (or, having many aspects of the One) more sensible than one God.
The emphasis on vision is apparent in the way that the eyes in Hindu representations of Deities are exaggerated - it is through the actual SEEING that blessing are bestowed, because it is through the eyes of the Divine meeting the eyes of the worshiper that recognition comes, and adoration of an image makes absolute sense within Hinduism. Because of the elaborate and wonderful layers upon layers of meaning in the symbolism of the statues, contemplating any one of them gives the person in worshipful vision of the image a whole realm of meaning about the aspect of the Divine being looked at. This symbolism goes past the analytical left brain and speaks to the creative and wordlessly intuitive right brain, because it speaks the language of iconic imagery rather than words.
I think of it as a kind of Deity serial monogamy - absolute attention and adoration is bestowed on first one aspect of the Divine, then on another - whatever one is before you at the time.
The fact that in Hinduism all divine manifestations come in pairs of male and female (usually brother and sister, but often lovers) is a valid and insightful way of explaining the nature of creative forces in the world.
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OK, no need for me to go on and on and on.
That's just the first few things off the top of my head.
2006-12-29 18:30:53
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answered by Praise Singer 6
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It is a true religion from God.
As a Baha'i, I believe in Krishna and respect Hinduism. All religions come from the same God.
2006-12-29 17:55:01
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answered by darth_maul_8065 5
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I can respect the people, that believe it, but I think it is a false religion, not based fully on truth. I hope all people of all religions, verify the truth of their religion, and compare their holy books, to those of others, to see which stand up to facts, common sense, and history, number of manuscripts from various times and sources, and reliability. Also, eyewitness evidence, and any other evidence it may contain.
2006-12-29 17:52:40
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answered by oceansnsunsets 4
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i think their view on rebirth is fascinating how the Atman goes through each Vania until if finally reaches Nirvana. i believe very much that life is affected by karma
2006-12-29 17:56:15
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answered by Hazel_Divine 2
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They are friendly people and have such bright pictures, the colors would look good in a kitchen
2006-12-29 17:56:11
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answered by Suzy Q 2
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I have a hard time getting with a religion that reveres its cows more than it does its humans...but that's just me, to each their own, that's what makes this world so great....
2006-12-29 17:54:46
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answered by Detroit Diva 3
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