So I dicided to do some studying on Hinduism. What is it? Where did it come from? How does it work? What would I do with it? How would I denefit from it? Just tell me what you know! I am open minded and I'm willing to accept any answer! Thanks!
2007-04-24 04:26:54 · 8 answers · asked by Josh 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with over 330 million gods and is well over 5000 years old making it the oldest religion known to man. There are over a billion hindus worldwide and it is the third largest religion in the world. It does not convert and people worship both gods and godessess. Buddism and Sikhism were formed out of Hinduism. To know more here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism
2007-04-24 06:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by Trapped in a Box 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will benefit from the techniques of breathing, meditation and mantras. This techniques will enhance our contact with God, so that the Holy Spirit can nourish our bodies thru the silver cord (Ecclesiastes 12:6). The same techniques are part of the Psalms of David and the Songs of Solomon. They were also practiced by Jesus and all the prophets. This way we can listen better to God by clearing the kaleidoscopic impressions of daily life from our mind.
2007-04-24 11:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by PabloSolutin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually a pretty peaceful and inclusive religion. If I were to put my name back in the hat, I would probably start there or in Buddhism, they have less violent histories than the rest, and the idea of Ganesh taking peanuts from me sounds fun.
2007-04-24 11:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't say don't study Hinduism. I'll just offer a word of caution about openmindedness, and I am serious when I say this. Don't be so openminded that your brain falls out.
Thank you for accepting my honest answer.
God loves you and so do I.
2007-04-24 11:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just remember in your research: Is the founder of this religion alive or dead? Can he answer my prayers today? Does he have a personal and loving interest in MY life?
2007-04-24 11:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by Deb G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start here:
http://www.leaderu.com/wri/pages/maharaj.html
2007-04-24 11:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goggle it and you will find more information than you have time to read. It is very interesting. Have fun!
2007-04-24 11:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.hinduismtoday.com
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2007-04-24 11:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋