How do Hindu's determine what is right or wrong?

Question

In Hinduism, how do Hindu's determine what is right or wrong?

Answer 1

We Hindus follow YAMAS (reining in or control )and NIYAMAS (unleashing)

The ten Yamas are:

1) ahimsa, "noninjury," not harming others by thought, word or deed;
2) satya, "truthfulness," refraining from lying and betraying promises;
3) asteya, "nonstealing," neither stealing nor coveting nor entering into debt;
4) brahmacharya, "divine conduct," controlling lust by remaining celibate when single, leading to faithfulness in marriage;
5) kshama, "patience," restraining intolerance with people and impatience with circumstances;
6) dhriti, "steadfastness," overcoming nonperseverance, fear, indecision, inconstancy and changeableness;
7) daya, "compassion," conquering callous, cruel and insensitive feelings toward all beings;
8) arjava, "honesty, straightforwardness," renouncing deception and wrongdoing;
9) mitahara, "moderate appetite," neither eating too much nor consuming meat, fish, fowl or eggs;
10) shaucha, "purity," avoiding impurity in body, mind and speech.

The ten Niyamas are:

1) hri, "remorse," being modest and showing shame for misdeeds;
2) santosha, "contentment," seeking joy and serenity in life;
3) dana, "giving," tithing and giving generously without thought of reward;
4) astikya, "faith," believing firmly in God, Gods, guru and the path to enlightenment;
5) Ishvarapujana, "worship of the Lord," the cultivation of devotion through daily worship and meditation;
6) siddhanta shravana, "scriptural listening," studying the teachings and listening to the wise of one's lineage;
7) mati, "cognition," developing a spiritual will and intellect with the guru's guidance;
8) vrata, "sacred vows," fulfilling religious vows, rules and observances faithfully;
9) japa, "recitation," chanting mantras daily;
10) tapas, "austerity," performing sadhana, penance, tapas and sacrifice.

In Hindu tradition, we follow these Yamas and Niyamas in our daily life which govern our action.
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Answer 2

HOW DO HINDUS DETERMINE WHAT IS RIGHT OR WRONG-- is a question which belongs to the innerself of a hindu. In hinduism we impart an education to a child . In hindu terminology it is called Sanskar. It is a process through which we make a man, a complete man. We awakened the soul and this awakened soul determine the right or wrong.

Answer 3

There are a number of works based on the information scattered in Vedham and compiled by many Eminent Hindu scholars--you can read them
(1) Valmiki Ramayanam(2) In Mahabharatham--Yudhistira Yama samvadham (3)In Kathopanishad Yama-Nachiketa samvadham(4) Sri.Acharya Sankara's Prasnotthara sadham(5) Sri.Bhagavad Geetha--you have to cull out information from these works

Answer 4

They Have Scripture Like Most Religions.

Answer 5

By our common evolved moral nature, which the precursors of are seen in our primate cousins.

Answer 6

The same way other people do, the society they live in!

Answer 7

If they have truly understood the teachings, they have give both of these up!