What do you know about Hinduism ?

Question

I am sure some idiots will speak of caste, idols, sati etc etc
but has anyone read the real hindu philosophy?
for example Gita or Upanishadas??

Answer 1

Hinduism is not a religion. It's a culture, a practice, philosophy, a research and evolution.

So called Hindu scripts speak about Dharma (duties) based on Varnas. unlike what zafarullah says, I haven't heard about any of these scripts speaking about untouchability. Geeta again describes Dharma of each Varna. Ancient scripts divided human beings into 4 varna's based on their merits. These varna's were classified in acordance to the necessary aspect requried for progress - Intelligence (Brahmins), Power (Kshatriyas), Economy (Vaishyas, Manpwer (Kshudras). This ensured proper management of human resources. As a part of evolution, people with same varna would gather and marry within their varna's. later, these varna's became a heridatory traits.

All the best...

:-)

Answer 2

From what I know of Hinduism is that its the oldest known religion to man, its the ONLY religion that embraces other religions and its centered around the philosophy of universal love. I truly believe its the most rightous religion for mankind.

Answer 3

Dear friend, i read so many books like GITA , UPANISHADS, PURAN, VED, MAHABHARATA AND RAMAYANA, but i didnt find any word like Hindu, long ago there was a River called "Sindhu", which was like border of india that time. so foreigner use to call us Hindu instead of Sindhu, words of Gita and Upanishad are written by the Gods and great Indian Saints. and they tells us the way of living. that is not only for so called hindus.The philosophy is for every common man you can say its univershal.Hindu is the name of a culture and its not the religen like ISLAM , CHRISTIAN OR BODDH, Hindu is the name of culture thats why there is nothing mention in our philoshphy like Hinduism. But they have mention words like ARYA, ANARYA, BRAHMIN, KSHATRIYA, VAYSYA AND KSHUDRA and not HINDU

Answer 4

aum

this is a bit difficult question to answer. yes people keep on talking about things like caste, idols and sati etc. though not all are good but most of them are not easily explainable but are plausible, like idols for instance.

and about your question yes i have read Bhagwat Gita but hundreds have read that.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I know it to be the basis of all philosophy. (This idiot (!) has read Bhagavadgita and more. Try not to call other people names. What about some undonditional love?)

Answer 7

"Idiots"... now that's loving and kind of you. That should generate all kinds of kind replies... or are you trying to tease the responder into talking about the Vedic restraints, like restraining intolerance, being agreeable, impatience, not being cruel, speaking only what is kind, etc.? Ahimsa... harnessing speech?

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Answer 8

I read The Holy Bhagavad Gita and Upanishadas and used to read now and then for reference. What remains in Hinduism without casteism and idol worshipping, etc. The idiots may speak of castes and idols but they shall not be humiliated or condemned for their such belief, faith, culture, tradition, custom, rites and rituals.

Many tranlations of Gita and Upanishadas are available on the internet, in wikipedia too. They are no secret now.
The Holy Gita taught the casteism and inequality, mode of worship and perfection, translated are verses 40-47 from its Chapter-18.
"""There is no being existing on the Earth, in the celestial spheres or in any universal planetary system which is free from the influence of these three modes of born of material nature. O Arjuna, the activities of the brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras are clearly divided according to the qualities born of their own nature. The actions of a brahmana arising from his own nature are serenity, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, knowledge of the Vadas, wisdom and firm faith. The actions of a Ksatriya born of his own nature are heroism, exuberance, determination, resourcefulness, without trace of cowardice in battle, generosity and leadership. The actions of a vaisya born of his own nature are agriculture, cow protection and trade, also the actions of a sudra born of his own nature consists in service to brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas. Following each his own activity, a man achieves finally perfection, now hear how he performer of action prescribed according to qualification attains perfection. From whom is the existence of all living entities, by whom all this is pervaded, through worshipping Him, by ones own actions prescribed according to qualification a man achieves perfection. Ones righteous duty imperfectly done is better than another’s duty done perfectly; by performing actions predicated according to ones own nature sinful one does not incur sinful reactions. Actions prescribed according to ones nature must not be given up. O Arjuna, even if defective; since all endeavors are covered with defects as fire is covered by smoke."""

Hinduism is not a religion. It is a culture, custom, tradition, rite and ritual. It divided humanity in 4 categories (varnas) and thousands of castes therein. Out of these 4 are the Untouchables, worst and dirtiest than animals. A Hindu always belongs to his caste. Castes are quite unchangeable. The Indian Central and State governments' all rules, laws, acts, notifications, orders, directions, clarifications, explanations and the Supreme Court's & High Courts' several judgements always confirmed that Hindus' castes can never be changed. If possible, one from higher caste would have changed to some lower caste to avail of the government benefits and facilities given to lower caste people. A Hindu attains perfection (moksha) by attending the job of his caste, he born in by nature. If he adopts any other job, he is a sinner. Only Brahmins are licenced to read, study, self educate, recite sacred words and verses, attend temples, be priests, etc. If a Shudra (4th category-varna) listens the vedas and sacred verses then boiling lead is to be poured into his ears, if looks at them then red hot rods to be inserted into his eyes, if recites them then his tongue is to be cut, as taught and guided by Upanishadas.

Answer 9

oh my god, this person keeps answering questions with the same thing! i don't know much but i'm taking a course about different religions next year so i'm sure it will come up and i'll learn about it.

Answer 10

There is no religion called Hindu. It is an oldest culture in the earth.