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2007-04-04 13:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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The MAIN TENETS OF HINDUISM-
The Basics of Hinduism -

Hinduism lacks any unified system of beliefs and ideas. It is a phenomenon and represents a broad spectrum of beliefs and practices which on one hand are akin to paganism, pantheism and the like, and on the other very profound, abstract, metaphysical ideas.

Since religion and culture are nearly interchangeable terms in Hinduism, emotive expressions like 'bhakti' (devotion) or 'dharma' (what is right) and 'yoga' (discipline) are used to depict essential aspects of the religion.

Hinduism believes in idol worship, reincarnation, karma, dharma and moksha. Some moral ideals in Hinduism include non-violence, truthfulness, friendship, compassion, fortitude, self-control, purity and generosity.

Human life is divided into four stages, and there are defined rites and rituals for each stage from birth till death.

Traditional Hinduism has two life-long dharmas that one can follow: ‘Grihastha Dharma’ (Domestic Religion) and ‘Sannyasin Dharma’ (Ascetic Religion). The ‘Grihastha Dharma’ has four goals: ‘kāma’ (sensual pleasure), ‘artha’ (wealth and prosperity), ‘dharma’ (the laws of life), and ‘moksha’ (liberation from the cycle of births). The ‘Sannyasin Dharma’ recognizes ‘moksha’ as its ultimate goal.

The purpose of Hinduism is certainly to make us a better human being. It helps us manifest the god or goodness within us for the benefit of oneself and the world. The Bhagavad Gita highlight three qualities to groom the physical, mental and intellectual facets of your personality, which can help you become a better person.-

2007-04-04 19:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Tenets Of Hinduism

2016-10-31 00:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Hinduism is not a unified religion like some other religions are. It's really just the various religious beliefs of the people of India and other Hindu lands (like Nepal, Bali, etc). So it's hard to speak of "tenets." There is no "Church" that decides what all Hindus must believe, so there is quite a bit of variation.

But due to this variation itself, many Hindus have developed the belief or understanding that all the gods are one. God is ultimately beyond all description, name, and form. All the names and forms we use to conceptualize God are really only aspects or manifestations of that One.
The Rig Veda says, "Truth is One, the Sages call it by many names."
So Hinduism accepts various ways of approaching the Divine.

Other commonly held concepts are:
karma - the belief that all your actions have an effect, or consequences.
reincarnation - the belief that the soul enters another body when it dies, and one has multiple lives.
moksha - the belief that there is a liberation from the cycle of rebirths.

2007-04-04 13:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 2 0

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To achieve a perfect life in Nirvana(I think that's whats it's called) that's basically like heaven to Christians.

2016-04-10 21:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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