Victoria Day
Axia College University of Phoenix
Hinduism is a set of traditions and beliefs that evolved over a long period of time. I believe the Hindu religion is made up of its own diversity. Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion. It is one of the most complex religions. Hinduism is the traditional religion of India. Saguna Brahman is the ultimate God in Hindu religion. The tradition of Hinduism acknowledges that there are many paths which people may seek religious understanding. Hindu explains that everyone has the potential to achieve enlightenment. Sanatan Dharma is one of the oldest religions known. Today, the Hinduism religion is still being practiced. Sanatan Dharma is a very important belief to the Hindus. The spiritual expressions of personal devotion to a deity to the heights of abstract philosophy (Fisher, 2005). The religion has become very ritual over the years. Rituals that are performed in Temples in India are the reflections of the Tantra traditions. The rituals that are performed by the Brahmins is the priests class that uses mantras or specific sound syllables that are believed to have specific powers. The Aum is a sacred symbol which represents absolute reality Brahman. It can be seen in all mantras and prayers. The Aum represents God in its three aspects Brahma, Vishu, and Shiva. Hinduism is still one of the major religions in the world. The Hindu social life was originally devised for the division of labor. The Hinduism religion originated from the Ancient Vedic age. The cultural and societal influences that have Hinduism vital to the region is its religion, encompasses duty, natural law, social welfare, ethics, health, and transcendental realization. Other influences are karma which is the overall effect of one’s behavior or actions and consequences of actions. And then there is reincarnation which is when you rediscover your inner self. The Hindu social life is divided into four groups. The Brahmins, the
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