Origin of the word "Hindu"- The border between Persia and ancient India was the Indus River, which was called "Sindhu" in Sanskrit. The Persians didn't have the good sense to pronounce the name correctly; they said it "Hindu.".
Founder- Hinduism has the unique distinction of having no one founder! Instead, the metaphysical truths uncovered by the ancient sages do, in themselves, provide the foundation for Hinduism. Since they reasoned that these Divine Truths had always existed, the ancient sages decided to remain anonymous.
One of the most important and commonly used Holy Books is the Vedas. The Divine Truths, as revealed to the ancient sages were named the "Vedas." "Veda" is the Sanskrit equivalent to the English "knowledge." The Hindu sages considered the Truths so sacred that for many generations, they refused to transcribe them. Instead, they preserved them in their memories and gave their most promising students oral instruction. This is why the Truths are also known as "Shruti", the Sanskrit word for "hearing." At last, a sage named Krishna Dvaipayana compiled the Vedic Truths, recording them in a book titled Vedas. The book has these four sections: Rig-Veda, Sama-Veda, Yajur-Veda, and Atharva-Veda. Each of these sections contains two parts: the Samhita, which is hymns; and the Brahmana, which provides instruction about the manner in which the hymns should be used.
The primary message of the Vedas is that every thing and every being is divine. There are four important statements in the Vedas, known as the "Mahavakyas.".
"Aham Brahmasmi." ("I am God.").
"Tat tvam asi." ("You are That: the Impersonal and Attributeless God.").
"Ayam atma Brahma." ("This indwelling Self is God.").
"Prajnanam Brahma." ("Supreme Knowledge is God.").
The "Creation Hymn" in the Rig-Veda tells of a thing called "Tat," from which the entire world has evolved. "Tat" is Pure Spirit. It is beyond the world of space and time, beyond multiplicity, unfathomable and unknowable by human minds.
Period 4 Mr.Leddy Introduction If we look for the roots of Hinduism, we have to go back several thousand years. ... In this report you will learn the following: The origin of Hinduism Hindu's beliefs The difference between Hinduism and Buddhism The gods of the Hindu's Table of Contents Title page ..1 Table of contents 2 Introduction ..3 About Hinduism 4-7 ...
Introduction Hinduism is estranged from other religions because it really has no definite and clarified origin. ... Beliefs of Hinduism The followers of Hinduism believe in an immense unifying force that controls all existence. ... Even though Hinduism has such as huge range of gods and goddesses, there are three main gods: Shiva, Vishnu and Devi. ... Other facts As Hinduism is one the older religions in the world, it has become a base for many religions. ... It is also thought that the differences between Hinduism and Islam are exactly opposite. ...
Outline Working Titles: Hinduism Introduction: Hinduism is one of the world's oldest major religions. ... Hinduism believes that there is only one supreme god called Brahman. ... Hinduism is mostly associated with a multiplicity of Gods and it does not practice the worship of one particular deity. ... There are thousands of Gods and Goddesses in the Hinduism faith, all representing the many aspects of the Brahman. 1. ...
Christianity and Hinduism Introduction Though there are many religions in the world today, some of the most popular are Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Islam. ... Many nations are religiously bias and only allow natives to become a part of their religion which means that not many have explored Hinduism and then moved to Judaism as such it's very rare. ... Beliefs, Traditions & Teachings The canon of Hinduism is basically defined by what people do rather than what they think. ... Sindhu - "river- "more specifically, the Indus Vedas - Veda (Sanskrit, "knowledge...
As stated in the introduction the idea of karma, that actions in this life determine the quality of the next life. ... Hindu and Buddhist on Worship Practices Hinduism is native to India and developed from a vast number of traditions and historical beliefs. ... Hindu and Buddhist on Dogma There is a heavy focus on the freedom of thought to Hinduism unlike in most other religions. ... This also helps Hinduism to have a synced religion with philosophy. ... There are many paths to salvation that are accepted by Hinduism, and they require no certain fixed form of worship. ...
The four paths of Hinduism Introduction: In this essay I will investigate the paths that a spiritual athlete has to follow to "win a gold medal" and what are exactly the four paths of Hinduism. ... The four paths of Hinduism are Blakh, karma, Jhana, and Yoga. ... Therefore, I think that to concretize your aim you should follow some of the paths of Hinduism but not totally; you should also think for yourself. ...
The caste system also led to the decline and eventual irrelevancy of Buddhism, allowing the more accepting and varied approach of Hinduism to flourish. ... But aside from that, Hinduism still prevailed. ... They did, however, create a new religious minority, and encouraged the hold of Hinduism on the majority, and stimulated a growing piety among the general population. ... There was never a single language, religion, or "great tradition," such as Confucianism in China and Hinduism in India. ... The cultures, lives, and outcomes of the countries that have survived today would not b...
Sacred texts and scriptures have always played a leading role in Hinduism. Even today, Hinduism is known to be the world's only religion to have that many texts. ... They are said to be the historical literatures in Hinduism. ... In Hinduism, the religion comes to the homes of people and becomes a part of the daily life of the individual; and it becomes a living feature in the world only when God becomes something vital in one's daily life; - for religion is love of God. ... While it serves as the perfect introduction to spiritual principles, its sophistication is s...
There is generally an informal conflict when a convert leaves Hinduism. ... When it comes to Nepal, Hinduism is what Christianity is in many Western countries. ... Hinduism has been an important element of national identity. ... The politician view Hinduism as a strong reason to get votes. ...
