21. Hinduism This cycle of rebirth is a metaphor for hinduism, the religious faith of most people in India. hinduism is a polytheistic faith, with many gods and http://www.mrdowling.com/612-hinduism.html

Home E-Mail Download Lessons Interactive Quiz ... South America Hinduism Hindus believe that all living things have souls, so almost all Hindus are vegetarians. A vegetarian does not eat meat. Some Hindus are vegan, which means they will not eat any animal products, including eggs and cheese. Other Hindus will eat poultry and fish, but will not eat beef. Cows are particularly sacred to Hindus. It is not unusual to see a cow wandering through the streets of an Indian city. Many Hindus consider the Ganges River holy. Lately, the Ganges has become very polluted, but Hindus believe the water from the Himalayas will purify the souls of those who drink or bathe in its waters. Many Hindus make a pilgrimage to the Ganges. Others travel to it near the end of their lives so they may die near the banks of the Ganges River. NEXT: Buddhism To cite this page: Dowling, Mike, "Hinduism at mrdowling.com," available from http://www.mrdowling.com/612-hinduism.html; Internet; updated Sunday, July 10, 2005

22. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hinduism The conglomeration of religious beliefs and practices existing in India that have grown out of ancient Brahminism. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07358b.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... H > Hinduism Hinduism To complement this article, which was taken from the 1910 Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent recommends a prayerful reading of "Nostra Aetate" from the Second Vatican Council. Hinduism in its narrower sense, is the conglomeration of religious beliefs and practices existing in India that have grown out of ancient Brahminism , and which stand in sharp contrast to orthodox traditional Brahminism today. Hinduism is the popular, distorted, corrupted side of Brahminism . In its broad sense, it comprises those phases of religous social , and intellectual life that are generally recognized in India today as the legitimate outgrowth of ancient Brahmin institutions, and hence are tolerated by the Brahmin priests as compatible with Brahmin traditions . Far from being a uniform system of worship Hinduism, in this large sense, comprises, besides orthodox Brahminism , the numerous sectarian developments of cult in honour of Vishnu Siva , and their associates, in which for centuries the great mass of the people have found satisfaction for their religious cravings . In Hinduism, as distinguished from the

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This website uses Javascript.You either have JavaScript turned off, or your browser doesn't support it. Please click here to read our "optimum viewing guidelines" which explains more about JavaScript and how to upgrade your browser for FREE. Why this is the most important site on Hinduism modern Physics 21 Intriguing Questions Hinduism-Bhartiya-Sanatan Dharm? This site is based on The True History and the Religion of India A concise encyclopedia of authentic Hinduism Introduction Author Articles Search ... Links

24. Hinduism — Infoplease.com hinduism is the major religion of India, practiced by more than 80% of the population. In contrast to other religions, it has no founder. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001469.html

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25. An Introduction To Hinduism A guide to various aspects of Indian religious thought and interreligious understanding and religious tolerance Source The Gazetteer of India, http://www.uni-giessen.de/~gk1415/hinduism.htm

A guide to various aspects of Indian religious thought and inter-religious understanding and religious tolerance. "Its chief mark consists in concentration on the spiritual aspect, belief in the intimate relationship of philosophy and life, the inseparability of theory and practice and the insistence on intuition coexisting with the acceptance of authority." Source: The Gazetteer of India, Volume 1: Country and people. Delhi, Publications Division, Government of India, 1965. CHAPTER Vlll - Religion HINDUISM by Dr. C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar, Dr. Nalinaksha Dutt, Prof. A.R.Wadia, Prof. M.Mujeeb, Dr.Dharm Pal and Fr. Jerome D'Souza, S.J. This text has been rearranged by Shri Arvind Kalia so that some of the material could more easily and logically fit into the sub-headings he had created, otherwise the original text remains unchanged except a few amendments I have made - Prakash Arumugam THE MAIN INDEX Introduction to Hinduism Vedic Aryans and Zoroastrianism ... downdoad -Full Text version - PDF-file An Introduction It has been pointed out by Dr. Arnold J. Toynbee, in A Study of History, that the principal civilisations of the world lay different degrees of emphasis on specific lines of activity. Hellenic civilisation, for instance, displays a manifest tendency towards a prominently aesthetic outlook on life as a whole. Indian civilisation, on the other hand, shows an equally manifest tendency towards a predominantly religious outlook. Dr. Toynbee's remark sums up what has been observed by many other scholars. Indeed, the study of Hinduism has to be, in a large measure, a study of the general Hindu outlook on life.

26. Hinduism - Crystalinks hinduism is the world s third largest religion with over five hundred million followers. It began in India. Presently over twothirds of its followers live http://www.crystalinks.com/hindu.html

Hinduism is the world's third largest religion with over five hundred million followers. It began in India. Presently over two-thirds of its followers live in India. It is believed that Hinduism goes back over four thousand years and is the oldest of all religions. According to Hindu doctrine, the ideal life consists of four stages: 1. The period of descipline and education 2. The life of the householder and active worker 3. The retreat for the loosening of the bonds 4. The life of the hermit, preparing for death and union with God. In homes where Hinduism is practiced there is generally a room or corner of a room for worship called puja where there are pictures of a statue of a particular God. Hinduism recognizes thousands of lessor Gods that all come under the umbrella of the one God Brahman. Hinduism also recognizes the devine avatars, God-realized beings living on Earth. Two Main Avatars Rama - around 5000 BC Rama lived over twenty thousand years ago. The name 'Rama' looks like Ra the Egyptian God.

27. Hinduism - Religion Or A Way Of Life? hinduism is a way of living according to the one s understanding of principles of Vedas and Upanishads. Veda is revealed knowledge. http://www.boloji.com/hinduism/index.htm

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28. Studies Information on the goals and paths of attainment of the four major Hindu sects. http://www.bnaiyer.com/studies/faith-01.html

Truth is One Paths are Many Philosophy of Several World Religions Will Some One Tell Me What the Great Religions Believe? Back to the Title Page 1. Hinduism Founded: Hinduism, the world's oldest religion, - has no beginning it predates recorded history. Founder: Hinduism has no human founder. Major Scriptures: The Vedas, Aagamas, and more. Adherents: Nearly one billion, mostly in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Malaysia, - Also in Indonesia, Indian Ocean islands, Africa, Europe and North and South America. Sects: There are four main denominations: Saivism, Saktism, Vaishnavism and Smarthism. Synopsis: Hinduism is a vast and profound religion. It worships One Supreme Reality [called by many names] and teaches that all souls ultimately realize Truth. There is no eternal hell, no damnation. It accepts all genuine spiritual paths from pure Monism ["God alone exists"] to theistic dualism [:when shall I know His Grace?"]. Each soul is free to find his own way, whether by devotion, austeruty, meditation [Yoga] or selfless service. Stress is placed on temple worship, scriptures and the guru-disciple tradition. Festivals, pilgrimages, chanting of holy hymns and home worship are dynamic practices.

29. Welcome To The Heart Of Hinduism Heart of hinduism is an educational resource that explains the Hindu traditions in clear terms. It is produced by practitioners of the tradition and is http://hinduism.iskcon.com/

Welcome to the Heart of Hinduism About Heart of Hinduism is an educational resource that explains the Hindu traditions in clear terms. It is produced by practitioners of the tradition and is meant for all who wish to broaden their knowledge of Hindu traditions. The main content is listed to the right. The site also contains a comprehensive index glossary , and more about the team and ethos behind this site Concepts How do Hindus see and respond to the world? What are their core beliefs? What are their ideals, philosophical concepts, and values? Practice Hinduism is often seen as a culture, or a way of life. This section looks at those aspects of culture that foster Hindu spirituality. Lifestyle How does Hindu practice influence everyday life? How is culture used to nurture and transmit Hindu ideals in modern society? Tradition How do Hindu traditions evolve over time? How do they face new contexts? What is the role of authority in continuity and adaptation? Concepts Key Concepts Core Values Practice ... Contacts To learn more about the Heart of Hinduism project, the Teacher's Guide, and the people behind it click here ISKCON Educational Services

30. Hinduism. The Main Religion Of India The most dominant religion in India is hinduism. About 80% of Indians are Hindus. hinduism is a religion with various Gods and Goddesses. http://adaniel.tripod.com/hinduism.htm

More Hinduism pages information on India Religions in India Hinduism Hinduism is a religion with various gods and goddesses. According to Hinduism, three Lords rule the world. Brahma: the creator; Vishnu: the preserver and Shiva: the destroyer. Lord Vishnu did his job of preserving the world by incarnating himself in different forms at times of crisis. The three Lords that rule the world have consorts and they are goddesses. Consort of Brahma is Sarasvati; goddess of learning. Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi; goddess of wealth and prosperity. Shiva's consort is Parvati who is worshipped as Kali or Durga. Along them there are a number of other gods and goddesses. To name a few of them, there is Ganesh, who has an elephant's head and he is also a son of Shiva and Parvati. Hanuman, who is an ape. Surya, Lord of sun. Ganga Ma, goddess of river Ganges. Samundra, Lord of the sea. Indra, king of the gods ( but he isn't an important god). Prithvi, goddess of earth. Shakti, goddess of power. The Hindus call their goddesses 'Ma' meaning mother. Some gods have more than one name. Shiva is also known as Shankar, Mahadev, Natraj, Mahesh and many other names. Ganesh is also called Ganpati. God Vishnu

31. Hinduism The Word Was Never Used In Indian Literature Or Scriptures Before The A Finding it difficult to get the names of the religions of these communities, the British writers gave them the word hinduism to be used as a common name http://www.allaahuakbar.net/hindu/index.htm

Salaah Ramadhaan Zakaah Hajj ... Discover is this the Face of our Past? HINDU AND HINDUISM INTRODUCTION .. MAIN FEATURES LACK OF A COMMON SENSE SUPERIORITY OF THE BRAHMAN ... Dalits and Hinduism iNTRODUCTION The term ' Hinduism ' has been derived from 'Hindu'. 'Hindu' is a Persian word which means dark [Firuz al-Lughat (Lahore: n.d.), p. 615. Also see Lugat Sa'idi: (Kanpur: 1936), p. 633.]. The word was first used by Muslims [H.G. Rawlinson, Intercourse Between India and the Western World, (Cambridge: 1926), p. 20.] for the inhabitants of the 'land beyond the Indus (Sindhu) river' and later, for the ancient Indians in general. The word was never used in Indian literature or scriptures before the advent of Muslims to India [Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics (ERE), (New York: l 967), 6:699. Also see Swami Dharma Theertha, History of Hindu Imperialism, (Madras: 1992), p. vii.]. According to Jawaharlal Nehru, the earliest reference to the word 'Hindu' can be traced to a Tantrik book of the eighth century C.E., where the word means a people, and not the followers of a particular religion. The use of the word 'Hindu' in connection with a particular religion is of very late occurrence [Jawaharlal Nehru, The Discovery of India, (New Delhi: 1983), pp.74-75]. The Muslim rulers used the term 'Hindu' to mean Indian non-Muslims only. The Brahmans gladly welcomed it as it brought all the non-Muslim Indians under a single umbrella and thus provided them with a rare opportunity to expand their social, religious and political influence over them in the name of religion. The British rulers maintained it with one modification. They excluded the converted Christians from those covered by the term 'Hindu'.

32. Encyclopedia Of Hinduism Home Page Encyclopedia of hinduism A PROJECT FOR THE THIRD MILLENNIUM For more information on Encyclopedia of hinduism, email EH website http://www.eh.sc.edu/

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33. New Page 1 Although it may be hard to believe when we first look at its thousands of Gods and Goddesses, hinduism is essence monotheism. Its core belief is that all is http://www.ramdasstapes.org/hinduism.htm

Contact Us About RDTL Foundation Mailing List Volunteer ... Beings that Light Our Way HINDUISM (click to view) SRI RAMA (click to view) LORD KRISHNA (click to view) Hanuman (click to view) THE HINDU PANTHEON Although it may be hard to believe when we first look at its thousands of Gods and Goddesses, Hinduism is essence monotheism. Its core belief is that all is Awareness, and that Awareness is One. “Sub ek,” Maharajji used to say – it’s all one. But out of its creativity, or its lila, or its who-knows-what, the One begins the game of hide-and-seek with itself, partitioning itself into different aspects. Its first division is into the three major deities: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. In Hindu cosmology, the powers, or energies of the One are divided into three primary expressions: Brahma, the creative power; Vishnu, the energy of preservation; and Shiva, the force of change. Creation arises, is sustained for awhile, and then things change. That’s the dance. In that dance, whenever evil overtakes creation, Vishnu, to fulfill his role as the preserver, incarnates to save the world. Those incarnations are called “Avatars,” and they appear in different forms during different ages. Some are animal forms, like the fish and the tortoise incarnations. Some are semi-human, like Narasimha, the man-lion incarnation. And some are fully human, like Ram and Krishna.

34. The Devotionalistic Gods In Hinduism Different aspects of the Gods are explained in this research article. http://www.friesian.com/gods.htm

The Devotionalistic Gods in Hinduism While the old gods of the Vedas (Indra, Agni, Dyaus, Mitra, Varuna, etc. [ note eventually were demoted by Hinduism to a position inferior to the Vedas themselves, in the Upanis.ads Brahman ] Such a personal Brahman, whether formulated philosophically or not, comes to be identified in popular religion with either Vis.n.u or Shiva. Since different gods are thus proposed as the One God, Hinduism is an unusual kind of monotheism: it contains virtual sub-religions consisting of the devotees of Vis.n.u, the Vaishnavites, and the devotees of Shiva, the Shaivites. It is best to see this as an instance of the " multiplicity of explanations On the other hand, the earlier ] Since the personal Gods could all be seen on the same footing in relation to an impersonal Brahman, an attempt was made, we know not by whom, to tidy up things through the doctrine of the (the masculine form of Brahman), was a creator God in the Vedas (more or less identifiable with Prajapati kalpa He then sleeps for another kalpa karma The most important feature of the cult of Vis.n.u

35. FORE: Religion-Hinduism-Introduction hinduism and Ecology research resources. Includes bibliography, essays, sacred texts, official statements, engaged projects, and related links. http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/religion/hinduism/index.html

Forum on Religion and Ecology Information Religion Intersecting Disciplines ... Islam Introduction to Hinduism Hinduism, Jainism, and Ecology Christopher Key Chapple Loyola Marymount University Introduction Islam , has been examined in light of ecology in another essay on this website. Hinduism and Jainism comprise the oldest continually observed religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Both have spread beyond the subcontinent to virtually all parts of the globe, though most adherents to these faiths claim Indian ancestry. In the two conferences devoted to these traditions, scholars and religious leaders explored Hindu and Jaina literature, history, sociology, ritual, and asceticism in light of the current ecological crisis. Hinduism and Ecology The Vedic traditions of Hinduism offer imagery that values the power of the natural world. Scholars of the Vedas have held forth various texts and rituals that extol the earth

36. Hinduism - History For Kids! The first written evidence of hinduism that we can read is the Rig Veda, a long poem in Sanskrit probably composed about 1000 BC. People sang or recited the http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/india/religion/hinduism.htm

Hinduism for Kids - the history of the Hindu religion in India Hinduism The word Hindu comes from the river Indus, and it just means the people who live near the Indus river (actually in modern Pakistan). The Harappa people who lived near that river about 2500 BC carved images of several different gods on their clay seals . We can't read Harappan writing Shiva and Vishnu , so this may be the earliest part of Hinduism. About 1500 BC, when the Aryans invaded India, they brought with them their Indo-European sky gods. As the two cultures mixed, it seems that their gods mixed too. So Hinduism got some new gods, and also some new ideas. The first written evidence of Hinduism that we can read is the Rig Veda , a long poem in Sanskrit probably composed about 1000 BC. People sang or recited the Rig Veda for hundreds of years before it was written down around 300 BC. The Rig Veda is a bunch of hymns (HIMS) (songs for the gods), magic spells, and instructions for what to say when you are sacrificing animals The Rig Veda mentions many different gods ( polytheism ). Most of the gods are male, and many of them are sky gods or weather gods like a god of rain

37. Hinduism hinduism. Last modified 200612-30 by rob raeside Keywords flag religion hinduism nepal swastika gratitude flags om http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/Flags/hindu.html

Hinduism Last modified: by rob raeside Keywords: flag religion hinduism nepal ... om Links: FOTW homepage search write us mirrors ... Flags of the God Jagganath See also: Flags and Religion Sikh Religion Nepal I heard something in a TV report (made by Finnish TV YLE in Nepal) about flags of Hindu gods. This one (we only saw the flag pole, I could not see the flag itself) was raised to commemorate the visit of a God in disguise, who is told to have come down on a Nepalese valley to steal flowers and bring them back as a gift to his mother, then was captured by village people, etc. The point is that nowadays, Nepalese people use such flags in their major celebrations, and this does not seem to be mere decorative banners. One flag is associated with one God. Does anybody know more about this? , 15 October 1998 The bitriangular Flags of Hindu Gods are named dhvajas. Some descriptions are contained in the Hindu Epic literature (Mahabharata and Ramayana). Today we can see frequently the red dhvaja an the white dhvaja respectively in the summit of a shaiva (shivaite) or a vaishnava (vishnuite) temple. Alessandro Grossato , 15 October 1998 As a Hindu I can safely say that the swastika is a Hindu symbol and has been used for a very, very long time. It could also be used by Buddhists, I suppose as their religion has it's origin in ours. On the question of use of the swastika I can tell you that it can frequently be seen in Hindu places of worship in India and in the UK however I have never seen it on a flag during my trip to India in 1993.

38. Erowid Spirit Vaults : Religions - Hinduism Information and links about hinduism and spirituality. http://www.erowid.org/spirit/traditions/hinduism/hinduism.shtml

Path : spirit traditions New! Limited Edition "Visionary Synthesis" Print Signed by Alexander Shulgin, showing both inside and outside of his laboratory The common religion of India, based upon the religion of the original Aryan settlers as expounded and evolved in the Vedas, the Upanishades, the Bhagavad-Gita, etc. Hinduism has an extrmely diversified character with many schools of philosophy and theology, many popular branches, sects, and cults, and a large pantheon symbolizing many various attributes of a single god. RELATED VAULTS Yoga HINDU TEXTS Isha Upanishad Kena Upanishad Aitareya Upanishad Various Upanishads BOOKS Bhagavad-gita: As It Is OFF-SITE RESOURCES SECONDARY RESOURCES The Vedic Culture Hinduism Introduction to Hinduism Hindu Tantric Homepage ... The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali HINDU TEXTS Upanishhadic Philosophy Major Texts of the Eastern Mystical traditions ORGANIZATIONS Hinduism Today - Hindu Magazine Hindu Society of Florida back to spirit back to traditions PlaceMenu("footer") Created by Erowid - 1996 Last Mod - Apr 24 2007

39. Apologetics Research Resources On Religious Cults And Sects - Research Resources many respects the philosophy of the New Age Movement parallels that of hinduism. In addition, there are scores of modern religious cults and sects that have http://www.apologeticsindex.org/h09.html

Research resources on Hinduism An Apologetics Index research resource Hinduism Back to A-Z Apologetics Index About The Color Key Hinduism Defined Footnotes Research Resources Articles Charts Glossary News Database ... Sites In the "Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs," John Ankerberg and John Weldon state that in many respects the philosophy of the New Age Movement parallels that of Hinduism. In addition, there are scores of modern religious cults and sects that have been influenced by Hinduism to varying degrees. They also point out that ... literally millions of Americans have taken up Hindu practices, such as yoga, meditation, developing altered states of consciousness, and seeking Hindu "enlightenment." Hinduism Defined Weldon and Ankerberg write: In its most simple definition, Hinduism may be defined as the religious beliefs and practices common to India. Defining Hinduism in a more precise manner is difficult because of its wide number of practices and teachings. To illustrate this, here are selected definitions from authoritative sources. Hinduism is The Way of the majority of the people of India, a Way that is a combination of religious belief, rites, customs, and daily practices, many of which appear overtly secular but in most cases have religious origins and sanctions. Hinduism is noted as being the only one of the major beliefs that cannot be defined, for any definition is inadequate, contradictory, and incomplete.

40. Welcome To Hinduism hinduism is the world s oldest religion. Its roots date back to 4000 BC. hinduism is widely spread out in India and around SouthEast Asia. http://library.thinkquest.org/11719/vasishtfiles/hinduopen.html

Hinduism Hinduism is the world's oldest religion. Its roots date back to 4000 BC. Hinduism is widely spread out in India and around South-East Asia. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, believing in many gods. Most of the festivals in Hinduism are centered on one or more gods. Each of the Hindu festivals are celebrated in a similar manner. They all include chanting prayers to the gods and making sweets or snack items in honor of the gods. Below are links to several Hindu Festivals. Above: An Indian woman draws a design called a "Kolum". This design signifies an invitation to the gods to enter the house.

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