something they have done‚ whether it is good karma or bad karma. Dharma is “basically… understood as the social order of human civilization when it is righteous‚ that is‚ in accord with the order…and it is the rites of the priests that sustain both” (53). “Dharma means regarding life as ritual” (53). This basically is the word used when talking about a Hindu’s lifestyle in regards to their religiousness and moral behaviors. Dharma doesn’t really have an exact meaning but it has to do with how a person
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currently living so they will be reincarnated to a better life. The Question of Meaning/Purpose There is four purposes in the life of Hinduism. One‚ Dharma which means fulfilling one ’s purpose and repaying debts for their lives. Two‚ Artha and this means prosperity. Third is Kama which relates to desire‚ sexuality‚ and enjoyment. Fourth is Moksha and this is enlightenment. Hindus believe that they are born in debt to the gods and other humans‚ and they must repay those debts during their lifetime
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ESSAY on Buddhism Four Noble Truths: 1. Life is suffering (dukkha) 2. Suffering comes from desire (tanha) 3. Getting rid of desire 4. Right behavior through 8 fold path THEREAVADE SOUTHEAST ASIA Teacher ideal : Arhat MAHAYANA largest JAPAN AND CHINA Savior Ideal: the boddhisattva Hinduism: Yoga- an action to form of bonding with God. Types- Karma – yoga of action/ work Jhana- yoga of knowledge Bahkji- yoga of devotion most important Raja- highest form of yoga Vedism:
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Such is the cut throat competition that the saying BAAP BADA NA BHAIYA SABSE BADA RUPAIYA holds true. Our Shastras also say that there are four attainable goals of human beings which are DHARM‚ ARTH‚ KAAM and MOKSHA. Out of these‚ most of the people tend to ignore the fourth one i.e. MOKSHA. We forget that we will not be there on this earth infinitely‚ and some day we have to leave this body and the soul will move further in its journey. A beautiful Sanskrit quote goes like this: “DHANANI BHUMAU
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Hinduism and Buddhism both came into existence from India. According to S. Rahdhakrishnan‚ “Buddhism‚ in its origin is an offshoot of Hinduism.” (Buddhism & Hinduism‚ 2007) This is due to the fact that Buddhism was started around 2‚500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama who was originally brought up in a Hindu family and was later called “the Buddha” by his followers. (Teece‚ 2003) Hinduism has been around for well over 5‚000 years and was not started by a single historical figure. Hinduism and
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primordial hymns are God’s word and the bedrock of Sanatana Dharma‚ the eternal religion. 3 Hindus believe that the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation‚ preservation and dissolution. 4 Hindus believe in karma‚ the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts‚ words and deeds. 5 Hindus believe that the soul reincarnates‚ evolving through many births until all karmas have been resolved‚ and moksha‚ liberation from the cycle of rebirth‚ is attained
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The view of how a person should spend their lives in this earth is all too similar yet they all have a different way of living and showing their devotion. Many of these cultures revolve around a simple idea of reaching nirvana and finally leading to moksha- the release from the eternal circle of life or mukti in Sikhism. Many of the Eastern religions also focus of keeping good karma and respecting the spiritual world by praying to their ancestors. Many of them view the world as full of spirits‚ that
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Hinduism‚ Lutheran(christian)‚ or even Mormon. The general beliefs of the Hindu culture are; Truth is eternal‚ Brahman is Truth and Reality‚ The Vedas are the ultimate authority‚ Everyone should strive to achieve dharma‚ Individual souls are important‚ and the goal of an individual soul is moksha. Hinduism does not originate in a single founder‚ a single book or a single point in time. It contains many different beliefs‚ philosophies and viewpoints‚ not always consistent with each other. Some of those
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THE INDIAN RELIGIONS The Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa (2500 – 1500 B.C.) - trade‚ commerce‚ domestic‚ sewage system‚ drainages‚ buildings‚ establishments‚ streets‚ paved roads‚ fortresses‚ urban planning‚ infrastructure‚ peaceful civilizations - indigenous Indian people – Dravidian‚ language – Dravidian or Indo-Aryan - declined between 1800 – 1700 B.C.E.‚ possibly due to the effects of flooding and drought - Aryan (‘Noble Ones’) Invasion/Migration - nomadic tribe located
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secret oral tradition. Indigenous spirituality is a lifeway‚ a particular approach to all life. On the other end of the spectrum‚ organized religion has dominated the majority of the world. The oldest of these religions is Hinduism. The Hindi word “dharma‚” refers to a broad complex of meanings‚ encompassing duty‚ natural law‚ social welfare‚ ethics‚ health‚ and transcendental realization. Ancient and modern rituals with fire are significant and are conducted by Hindu pundits to invoke the blessings
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