about Hinduism?

Question

I've been reading a few religious books/scriptures. I really liked the Bhagavad Gita. Can someone tell me some more about Hindism? It seems really interesting. If anyone could help me with it more, I'd be extremly happy to receive emails and be able to write back and forth with questions I might. Thank you all so much =D

Answer 1

Hinduism is a way of life and not a religion. The actual religion followed is Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Religion). The word Hindu came in to use when they could not pronounce Sindhu (a river in the north west of India). They started saying Hindu for the people who lived on the other side (East) of the river. So everybody living East of Sindhu was termed as Hindu.
The ancient Vedic Scriptures do not use the word Hindu. Even Bhagavad Gita does not say Hindu.
If you want you can join the mailing list where I am sending weekly lessons on Vedic Scriptures by email.

Answer 2

Hinduism is a way of living that leads to union with god. Bhagwat gita is holy book of hinduism, and it tells concisely what hinduism is all about. So, I think you should first read Gita and do simple prayers.
However you can continue you daily life just sparing one hour or more to God as you feel good.

You can find Gita online. However there are only few hindu communities which are actively involved in helping people converting to hinduism.

Answer 3

Mr.Dravidian Researcher, If you're a real researcher, you must uncover out the solutions. How are you able to say that Hindu evidences do not exist whilst there's no archelogical paintings performed like they did in Israel and Egypt to uncover out the historical past of Christianity. Indus valley civilization is only one discovering.There are a number of different locations wherein excavations must be performed like Dwaraka,Rama Sethu,Madhura,Kurukshetra,Kandhahar, a majority of these locations are stated within the epics.The trouble is loss of price range or curiosity. You look to be a Brahmin basher instead than a researcher. True study demands independent brain and inquisitive instincts. You look to be missing each.Don't use this discussion board to unfold hatred.I agree Dravidians are excellent individuals and incredibly highbrow.The humorous factor is ardent supporters of Hindu traditions and consumers of very ancient artwork,dance,sculpting come from Tamilnadu and Kerala and with out the participation of Taminadu sculptures(I suppose so much of them don't seem to be Brahmins) you can not construct a Hindu temple at present and you're pronouncing Dravidian Gods don't seem to be Hindu gods. Do you wish to begin a separate faith and wish to be a brand new prophet or what? Cool down my buddy.

Answer 4

Hinduism was kind of a collection of religions in early India. Hindus believe that there is one supreme force in the universe: Brahman. Everyone was created form Brahman, and to it they all return. In order to get back to Brahman, one's essential soul, their Atman, must be pure.Hindus do this by traveling through the caste system. There are five main castes: priests; warriors; traders/commoners; peasants; and untouchables. I've listed them here in descending order. The priests are closest to reaching Brahman, and the untouchables are farthest (their Atmans are very unpure).
Hindus believe in reincarnation. You cannot remember your past life, and you don't know what you'll be in your next life. In your current life you must do your dharma (rules of living) to get good karma. If you have good karma, you will move up in the caste system in your next life; you can't ascend in the caste system in your current life. Likewise, if you don't follow your dharma, you'll get bad karma, and go down in the caste system.
You should also know that the caste system is very important. In the past, there were very tight rules and restrictions about how people in the different castes lived, and what they could and couldn't do. Of all the castes, untouchables are the worst. Lowest of the low. Even bugs are higher up than they are. In more recent times, India has outlawed untouchability, but discrimination against people who would be considered untouchables continues to this day.

I can't think of any more right now. Hope that helps.

Oh, you might want to search for Vedas, praise hymns, on the internet. They're very important Hindu writings, speculationg on life and all that jazz. I've read a few, and they're really interesting. Try finding the Upanishad (a special sect of Vedas) entiteled "Kena."

Answer 5

I'm not sure it's the kind of religion that actively recruits, but it's possible to convert, kind of like Judaism. Stay away from the Hare Krishnas tho.
If you like teh Bhagavad Gita, you can read the Upanishads next.

Answer 6

Try reading books written by Lobsang Rampa this will answer many of your questions. Enjoy!

Answer 7

Geeta is part of Maha Bharat.a War story between cousins,monkey gods and elephant gods fighting..
Well,Concept fo god in hinduism is laregely misunderstood,follow the links i am posting they contain some infor about it

Answer 8

You lucked out. You can find all you want to satisfy your inquisitiveness at the following site:

www.krishna.com

Answer 9

I can help. Feel free to email.

Answer 10

wikipedia has a lot of info.