Religious Beliefs
Devotional HinduismIn devotional hinduism, there are gods and goddesses. Hindus believe in a supreme god, whose qualities and forms are represented by a multitude of deities. The three males gods that are particularly significant in devotional Hinduism are referred to "The Trimurti." They represent the forces of creation, preservation and devotion. Aside from the Trimurti Hinduism does not fail to recognize female divinities.
The image on the left portrays a few of the deities. As you can see they each have several arms, and the reason for that is to display the power they each possess. 1.pnghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/concepts/concepts_1.shtml#h4 |
Additional Beliefs
Karma and Samsara: Karma is a Sanskrit, which means "action." The action is referring to equivalent consequences based on current behavior. For example, virtuous actions will have positive results, while actions against dharma will have negative consequences. These consequences can present themselves during Samsara. Samsara is the process of reincarnation. During the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth if an individuals behavior has been unsatisfactory they have the chance to come back as in a lower form, such as an ant.
Moksha: Samsara is a continuous wheel of life, which can be unforgiving due to Karma. However there is a chance to liberate from the cycle, this is the ultimate goal known as Moksha. After an individual reaches this stage they are able to reach inner peace and mental freedom.
Purushartha: This belief presents refers to the "object of human pursuit." It sets up goals that individuals must strive to achieve, according to their stage of life and position. Purusharthas demonstrate an understanding for human nature. They accept that each individual has separate aspirations, and they must be respected, considering their context.
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Moksha: Samsara is a continuous wheel of life, which can be unforgiving due to Karma. However there is a chance to liberate from the cycle, this is the ultimate goal known as Moksha. After an individual reaches this stage they are able to reach inner peace and mental freedom.
Purushartha: This belief presents refers to the "object of human pursuit." It sets up goals that individuals must strive to achieve, according to their stage of life and position. Purusharthas demonstrate an understanding for human nature. They accept that each individual has separate aspirations, and they must be respected, considering their context.
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Hinduism Practices
Yoga Variety in Hinduism
A few Hindu practices are different classifications of yoga. Yoga presents the opportunity for individuals to live spiritually. The yogas present roads to perfection, as it presents a union with the divine. The picture below demonstrates four different forms of yoga. They are further explored in the video on the right. Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. Sixth ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012. Print. |
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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNcx8H7pcMg
The Caste System |
The Stages of Life |
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXtK40EgJb4
There are Four Stages of Life in Hinduism. These stages represent the path to "correct action." The four stages are explained in the clip above, and listed below...
1. Student (brahmacharin) 2. Householder (grihastha) 3. Retiree (vanaprastha) 4. Renunciate (sannyasin) Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. Sixth ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012. Print. |
In Hinduism the caste system demonstrates a division of social classes. The caste is determined by birth or occupation. It receives approval from the Bhagavad Gita. It is recognized that personality and perfection differ throughout the classes. While living, an individual cannot escape their caste, however they have the possibility of reaching a higher standard when they die, and come back.
Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. Sixth ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher
Education, 2012. Print.
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Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. Sixth ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher
Education, 2012. Print.
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