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Hinduism
In Hinduism, there is a respect for worldly life goals where reaching these goals brings complete freedom from attachment- attaining Moksha. In order to increase value, these goals are: Pleasure (Karma), Economic Security and Power (Artha), and Social and Religious Duty (Dharma). These life goals are pursued simultaneously and are acceptable as long as they are regulated and controlled by moderation and social management.
Hindus believe in the doctrines of samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation) and karma (the universal law of cause and effect).
Most forms of Hinduism are henotheistic, which means they worship a single deity, known as “Brahman,” but still recognize other gods and goddesses. Followers believe there are multiple paths to reaching their god.
One of the key thoughts of Hinduism is “atman,” or the belief in soul. This philosophy holds that living creatures have a soul, and they’re all part of the supreme soul. The goal is to achieve “moksha,” or salvation, which ends the cycle of rebirths to become part of the absolute soul.
One fundamental principle of the religion is the idea that people’s actions and thoughts directly determine their current life and future lives.
The primary sacred texts, known as the Vedas, were composed around 1500 B.C. This collection of verses and hymns was written in Sanskrit and contains revelations received by ancient saints and sages.
Hindus strive to achieve dharma, which is a code of living that emphasizes good conduct and morality.
Hindus believe that the Vedas transcend all time and don’t have a beginning or an end. The Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, 18 Puranas, Ramayana and Mahabharata are also considered important texts in Hinduism.
Deities at a Glimpse:
The Trimurti (the holy trinity of Gods in Hinduism) is made up of Brahma (the four-headed creator), Vishnu (the preserver to rests on a 1,000 head snake), and Shiva the destroyer who carries a trident and wears tiger skins.
Hindus believe in the doctrines of samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation) and karma (the universal law of cause and effect).
The Tridevi (the holy trinity of Goddesses) is made up of Sarawati (the goddess of knowledge who plays a veena stringed instrument), Lakshmi (the goddess of abundance who is shown with gold pouring from her hand), and Shakti/ Parvati (the divine feminine mother goddess who is often shown with a lion or tiger).
One Hindu creation story says that as Vishnu laid in rest on the cosmic sea, Brahma arose from his navel on a lotus flower and sprouted four heads in each of the four cardinal directions. It is also said the four heads represent the four Vedas. Some feel that Vishnu is the true creator of the universe since he was the one the Vishnu sprung from. The first head of Brahma said Aa, the second said Uu, the third said Mm, and the forth head was silent. The AUM sound vibrated through that silence, churned up the sea, and the entire universe arose from it. AUM is the vibration of creating and our sound of interconnection with the universe.
Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Shakti, is the remover of obstacles. He turns obstacles into sweets and eats them up.
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