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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Hinduism is the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism is often referred to as Sanātana Dharma, a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law", by its adherents. Generic "types" of Hinduism that attempt to accommodate a variety of complex views span folk and Vedic Hinduism to bhakti tradition, as in Vaishnavism. Hinduism also includes yogic traditions and a wide spectrum of "daily morality" based on the notion of karma and societal norms such as hindu marriage customs. Among its roots is the historical Vedic religion of Iron Age India, and as such Hinduism is often stated to be the "oldest religious tradition" or the "oldest living major tradition". Hinduism is formed of diverse traditions and has no single founder. Hinduism is the world's third largest religion after Christianity and Islam, with approximately a billion adherents, of whom approximately 905 million live in India. Other countries with large Hindu populations can be found across southern Asia. Hinduism's vast body of scriptures are divided into Śruti ("revealed") and Smriti ("remembered") texts. These scriptures discuss theology, philosophy and mythology, and provide information on the practice of dharma (religious living). Among these texts, the Vedas and the Upanishads are the foremost in authority, importance and antiquity. Other major scriptures include the Purāṇas and the epics Mahābhārata and Rāmāyaṇa. The Bhagavad Gītā, a treatise from the Mahābhārata, spoken by Krishna, is sometimes called a summary of the spiritual teachings of the Vedas. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Main things different between Christianity and Hinduism? Q. I just want the main things that are different to Christianity and Hinduism... Also do Hindi's eat pork? Asked by Freeeeezing ! - Fri Feb 13 13:27:32 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. The main differences between Hinduism and Christianity are typical of the differences between Eastern and Western religions in general. Here are some examples: 1.Hinduism is pantheistic, not theistic. 2.In Hinduism, morality is practical; its end is to purify the soul from desires so that it can attain mystical consciousness. Again, the Jews are unique in identifying the source of morality with the object of religion. Everyone has two innate senses: the religious sense to worship and the moral sense of conscience; but only the Jewish God is the focus of both. 3.Eastern religions come from private mystical experiences; Western religions come from public revelations recorded in a book and summarized in a creed. 4.Eastern religions are… [cont.] Answered by Fred - Fri Feb 13 13:41:07 2009 Does anyone know the difference of the ultimate goal for Buddhism and Hinduism? Q. I have to do the differences between the ultimate goal of Buddhism (Nirvana) and Hinduism (Eternal Moksha). can anyone tell me anything of these two, expecially Hinduism. Asked by Tiamat - Tue Feb 13 08:57:37 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. Hinduism says that the soul (or atman) goes from incarnation to incarnation, gradually nearing union with God. Buddhism says that there IS no separate, immortal self - a doctrine known as Anatta, or no Atman. So, in Buddhism, what dies is actually different from what is born. Nirvana is the aim for Theravadins. In the Mahayana the aim is the boddhisattva, one who has reached the point of Nirvana but voluntarily returns for the benefit of all beings. Hinduism speaks of reincarnation, where the soul comes back into different bodies, rather like water being poured from one glass to another. Buddhism speaks of rebirth which is more like one candle being lit from the stub end of another. Hinduism. Ultimate aim, union with God. Buddhism.… [cont.] Answered by Phoenix - Tue Feb 13 10:22:24 2007 How does Hinduism affect Indian culture?
Q. I've got this presentation to do and I need to know how Hinduism has affected Indian culture. If anyone could give some insight or direct me towards where I could possibly find some insight, it would be greatly appreciated. Asked by _ - Wed Apr 22 18:11:37 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Be it a muslim or christian if he is thinking rationally and morally it is because of his Hindu influence in India. I am talking about Indians.If an Indian christian is thinking different from the christian of other countries and respects his mother and father, and takes care of them when they are old, it's his Hindu influence. If he doesn't not think about divorcing his wife every morning he wakes up from his bed, then it's his Hindu influence and the imparted moral values.If an Indian Muslim is not living like barbarians in the middle east and not marrying 4 wives and keeping thousand concubines, it's the Hindu influence. Be it christian or muslim if he is from India he is definitely different from the other muslims or christians, and… [cont.] Answered by Roger - Wed Apr 22 22:20:22 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "hinduism" Hinduism is Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism is often referred to as Sanātana Dharma (सनातन धर्म) by its practitioners, a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law." This theme article needs cleanup. Please review , especially the , to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2008-01-16.ContentsFrom Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.  news.google.com Malaysia Star ... the cow to ward off any evil following recent demonstrations where a cow's head was paraded, he said, adding the cow had a sacred place in Hinduism . ... news.google.com Examiner.com There are a number of atrocities to Hinduism and Indian culture in America that not only go unheard of but they are also not acted upon. ... news.google.com Examiner.com In that respect, Buddhism shows its indebtedness to Hinduism . The Cosmic Dreamer dreams this dream of "what we are pleased to call reality," from within, ... From Google News Search: "hinduism"  conservapedia.com 130px x 108px | 4.20kB [source page] Hinduism is the fourth largest religion in the world and is the oldest among major religions 1 Historians believe that it originated more than 5000 years ago 2 Hinduism is the first  clearleadinc.com 203px x 140px | 14.30kB [source page] hinduism 1 jpg 25 Nov 2005 22 39 13K hinduism 2 jpg 25 Nov 2005 22 39 13K hinduism 3 jpg 25 Nov 2005 22 39 14K hinduism gif 30 Jun 2008 22 43 3 2K From Yahoo Image Search: "hinduism"  4ebooks.org admin Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:31:10 GM Swami Sivanananda, All About . Hinduism. Divine Life Society | 2003 | ISBN: 8170520479 | 286 pages | PDF | 1,2 MB . Hinduism. is veritably the fountain-head of.  hinduebooks.blogspot.com shankara Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:15:00 GM Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Malayalam with meaning of all 700 slokas and of Geeta Dhyanam and Geeta Mahatmyam. Bhagavad Gita is the most popular Hindu scripture. It is said in Gita Mahatmya that Gita is the essence of Vedas. ...  americamagazine.org unknown Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:05:05 GM The long-term effect of my study of . Hinduism. , and visiting of temples, and so on, means that when I come to a dialogue, I cannot bring a strictly Christian, entirely non-Hindu persona to the dialogue; the conversations we are having, ... From Google Blog Search: "hinduism" |
