Are There Any Similarities Between Hinduism And Judaism???

Answer 1

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan offers confirmation of this heritage in his book Pracya Mattu Paschatya Sanskriti, "that the Greeks asserted that the Jews were Indians whom the Syrians called Judea, the Sanskrit synonym of which is Yadava or yaudheya, and the Indians called them Kalanis, [sic] meaning orthodox followers of scripture." The characteristic of strictly following scriptural injunctions is a noted similarity, and would seem to be a requirement of anybody to be identified as a Jew.

NOW COMING TO SIMILARITIES:

There are several similarities and correlations between the rituals found in Hinduism and Judaism, SUCH AS, food is offered to God and consecrated by God which is accomplished by praying over the food and then sharing it. The lighting of candles and the Hindu arti, or waving of the lights, is also analogous. Shabbat is also similar to the Hindu idea of taking time out for reflection and meditation. Additionally, they are both nonproselytizing traditions, more than a set of religious tenets, a way of life, with historically situated cultural associations beyond the mandir and the synagogue.

NOW THE SUPERIORITY:

"In Judaism," one of my friend commented, "we live in denial, but in Hinduism we face the negative and try to understand it. In Judaism the teachings are in austere tones, more measured, but Hinduism doesn't do this at all, it brings everything to the forefront. There is a lot of shame and blame in Christianity and Judaism, Hinduism doesn't get into that. Hinduism says, 'stop blaming everyone else and then stop blaming and shaming yourself'. Hinduism brings you closer to the moment. Stop trying to produce-produce all the time and change everything, Hinduism is like a full time Shabbat."

Answer 2

Similarity Between Hinduism And Judaism

Answer 3

As we know, from the mythology there is a starting date of every religion or approximate age of religion can be calculated. But if we come to Hinduism there is no such date can be told. So, judaism may have similarities with Hinduism.

Answer 4

Since you mention it, yes. I have noticed the similarity quite often, being reasonably well acquainted with many people from both such communities. Very orthodox Hindus / Jains are as ritualistic, bigoted and convoluted in their logic, as orthodox Jews. This is why I presume, they frequently make excellent business partners. Look at the world diamond trade.

I clarify that I do not mean this in a derogatory sense at all; they have every right to be whatever they want to be, as does everyone else.

I presume you have asked this question out of curiosity or similar observations.

Answer 5

The only thing that is common to all major religions including Hinduism and Judaism is "love God and love others"

Answer 6

No. Not at all.
Hinduism is original culture that developed in Inida and never borrowed anything from other cultures and is totally different from any western thought .
Hinduism believes in God and never considers hat /god could create any thng unholy. So hinduism has no baptism as god's creatoion is pristine and pure and they never defile god's creation by baptising any person.

Answer 7

Some see simularities betwwen Kabbalism and some forms of Hindu mysticism. Some forms of Hinduism are monotheistic.

Answer 8

You are wasting your time writing a thesis on the religions and trying to find out similarities/ dissimilarities among the religions. You will not get richer doing that.

The true religion is common to all the human beings. What we actually are following today are community cultures in the garb of religions.

And that is the cause of all the ills prevalent in the society today, be it corruption, terrorism, hatred etal.

Answer 9

No. they are about as diverse as nighttime and day. Judeo-Christian cosmology is linear and Hindu cosmology is cyclical. The Bible obviously states that the universe is about 6,000 years previous, yet Hinduism teaches that it runs in cycles that are thousands of tens of millions of years each and every.

Answer 10

This question should be asked to P.N. Oak. He will conjure up some thing I am sure. He has the knack of proving (sic) everything is connected to Hinduism.