i want to know more about Hinduism?

Question

i want to know more about other religions, lets start with hinduism, thanks

Answer 1

Hinduism religion is the foremost of all religions existent in world today. The teachings of Hinduism lead the follower of the spiritual path to its logistical end... the stage of enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) and finally salvation (moksha). No other religion preaches that human beings can reach the level of Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ or Prophet Mohammed except Hinduism and Jainism.

Hinduism religion gives us those nuggets of Wisdom that do not exist elsewhere. The path of ahimsa (nonviolence) and forgiveness teach us to practice patience, persistence and perseverance at its best. It is practicing patience, persistence and perseverance that India has remained the spiritual master of the world always and ever.

Bhagavad Gita... the foremost of all scriptures in Hinduism... the doctrine given to mankind by Lord Krishna in Mahabharata is without a parallel. The knower of Bhagavad Gita becomes the knower of all. It is Bhagavad Gita that explains to us the real crux of life... our soul atman within the heart being the master of the body. The sooner we realize this fact that it is our soul atman within that has manifested the body and not vice versa... the better for the serious seeker of spirituality.

It is Bhagavad Gita that explains to us it is the soul atman on a journey of 8.4 million manifestations at the most (an earthly manifest life of 96.4 million years for the body). It is Bhagavad Gita that gives the vital clues as to how we need cut across karma and reduce the residual balance of karma of all previous and the present life to zero... it is only then one gains absolute control over senses and the mind.

It is Bhagavad Gita that confirms traveling the path of absolute celibacy for a minimum period of 12 years... without which one can never reach the stage of enlightenment and salvation. Hinduism truly is a universal religion... Hindus never claim that Hinduism belongs only to them. Any human being living in any part of the world can follow Hinduism by following the doctrine of Bhagavad Gita.

In the last about 150 years only two persons have gained enlightenment and salvation. Why not read all related to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Maharishi Ramana. It is following the path of the masters... one can get the clues necessary to reach the spiritual end. More on Hinduism - http://www.godrealized.com/hinduism_beliefs.html

Answer 2

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 while 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 few different locations wherein excavations must be performed like Dwaraka,Rama Sethu,Madhura,Kurukshetra,Kandhahar, these types of locations are acknowledged within the epics.The main issue is loss of price range or curiosity. You appear to be a Brahmin basher as an alternative than a researcher. True study demands impartial brain and inquisitive instincts. You appear to be missing each.Don't use this discussion board to unfold hatred.I agree Dravidians are high-quality folks and enormously highbrow.The humorous factor is ardent supporters of Hindu traditions and customers of very historical artwork,dance,sculpting come from Tamilnadu and Kerala and with out the participation of Taminadu sculptures(I consider so much of them aren't Brahmins) you can not construct a Hindu temple at present and you're pronouncing Dravidian Gods aren't Hindu gods. Do you wish to begin a separate faith and wish to be a brand new prophet or what? Cool down my pal.

Answer 3

I want to help you, but that would be like sifting the ocean. No way it can be answered here. Hinduism is a marvellously complex religion with many layers of understanding to it.

Your best bet is to hit the library and spend some time reading about it.

Answer 4

Hinduism may be the oldest religion known. It is kind of cool because it has many gods which is neat; but they are all aspects of the one true god.

So you get all of the variety of poly theism with the security of monotheism.

Also, and I think this is the best part; all Hindus believe that they and all others shine with the inner light of the divine. They greet each other with "Namaste" which (roughly translated) means "I recognize the divine within you."

I think it's a beautiful religion.

Answer 5

Hinduism is one of the oldest known organized religions--its sacred writings being dated as far back as 1400 to 1500 B.C. It is also one of the most diverse and complex, having millions of gods, a wide variety of beliefs, and many different sects. Although it is the third largest religion in the world, Hinduism exists primarily in India, Nepal, and to a smaller extent in a few of the surrounding countries.



The main texts Hinduism uses are the Vedas (considered most important), Upanishadas, the Mahabharata, and the Ramayana. These writings contain hymns, incantations, philosophies, rituals, poems, and stories from which Hindus base their beliefs. Other texts used in Hinduism include the Brahmanas, the Sutras, and the Aranyakas.



Though Hinduism is often understood as being polytheistic supposedly recognizing as many as 330 million gods, it also has one "god" that is supreme: Brahma. Brahma is an entity believed to inhabit every portion of reality and existence, throughout the entire universe. Brahma is both impersonal and unknowable, and is often believed to exist in three separate forms as: Brahma--Creator; Vishnu--Preserver; and Shiva--Destroyer. These "facets" of Brahma are also known through many other incarnations of each. But it is admittedly difficult to "pin down" Hindu theology since most every theological system is represented in some way by a Hindu school of some sort. Hinduism can be:



1) Monistic—Only one thing exists; Sankara's school



2) Pantheistic—Only one divine thing exists so that God is identical to the world; Brahmanism



3) Panentheistic—The world is part of God; Ramanuja's School



4) Theistic—Only one God, distinct from Creation; Bhakti Hinduism.



And it can still be argued, observing other schools of Hinduism, that it is atheistic, deistic, or even nihilistic. With such diversity included under the title "Hindu" one may wonder what makes them "Hindu" in the first place? About the only real point at issue is whether a belief system recognizes the Vedas as sacred or not. If so, then it is Hindu. If not, then it is not Hindu. But the more significant issue is intangible. The Vedas are more than theology books. They contain a rich and colorful "theo-mythology," that is, a religious mythology which deliberately interweaves myth, theology, and history to achieve a story-form religious rooting. This "theo-mythology" is so deeply rooted in India's history and culture that to reject the Vedas is viewed as opposing India. Therefore a belief system is rejected by Hinduism if it does not embrace Indian culture to some extent. But if it accepts Indian culture and its theo-mythical history then it can be embraced as "Hindu" even if its theology is Theistic, Nihilistic, Atheistic, or what have you. This openness to contradiction can be a headache for Westerners who seek logical consistency and rational defensibility in their religious views. But, to be fair, Christians are no more logical when they claim belief in Yahweh yet live life as practical atheists denying Christ with their lives. For the Hindu the conflict is genuine logical contradiction. For the Christian, the conflict is more likely simple hypocrisy.



Hinduism also has a different view of mankind. Because Brahma is everything, Hinduism asserts that every one is divine. Atman, or self, is one with Brahman. All of reality outside of Brahman is considered mere illusion. The spiritual goal of a Hindu is to become one with Brahma, thus ceasing to exist in its illusory form of "individual self." This freedom is referred to as moksha. Until moksha is achieved, a Hindu believes that he/she will be repeatedly reincarnated in order that he/she may work towards self-realization of the truth (the truth being that only Brahman exists, nothing else). How a person is reincarnated is determined by karma, which is a principle of cause and effect governed by nature's balance. What one did in the past affects and corresponds with what happens in the future, past and future lives included.

Answer 6

An old friend of mine died in Fiji and was cremated on the beach in a Hindu ceremony his ahses scattered into the sea, I know little about Hinduism but I'm sure it was the right choice for my friend.

Answer 7

Cows that's all you need to know, cows. The cow worshipers extraordinaire. For every cow there is a starving child. Save the cows feed them well. Never mind the starving child. Hinduism the worlds most tragic religion.

Answer 8

Ok. It is believed that as long as the basic rules of morality are obeyed, you are free to seek all the pleasure you want. They believe in reincarnation. They also believe there are four paths to become one with God: through knowledge(Jnana Yoga), Love(Bhakti), work(Karma yoga), and psychophysical exercises(Raja Yoga).

Answer 9

That would take entire books to adequately explain. Sorry, no shortcuts here.

Answer 10

Go to your local library. You won't find good answers here.