Hinduism is a religion‚ or a way of life‚[note 1] found most notably in India and Nepal. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world‚[note 2] and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanātana Dharma‚ "the eternal law‚" or the "eternal way‚"[4] beyond human origins.[5] Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion[note 3] or synthesis[6][note 4] of various Indian cultures and traditions‚[7][note 5] with diverse roots[8][note 6] and no founder.[9] This "Hindu synthesis" started to develop
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Hindu caste system can be tracked back to the Vedic ages. The principle of the caste system is based upon that a person’s status in society can be placed in a block of a pyramid‚ the higher you rise up the pyramid the closer you get to reaching Moksha.1 Moksha is the ultimate spiritual goal for a Hindu‚ where the soul is liberated from the cycle of death and rebirth‚ and the soul mergers with the Supreme Reality.2 Caste placement is hereditary; you cannot switch out of the caste you are born into. Women
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Cited: 1. “Buddhism in the West.” Buddhist Studies: The Buddhist World. 2008. Buddha Dharma Education Association Inc. 23 June 2010. 2. Cason‚ Thomas S.‚ and Lance Tillman. "Buddhism and Hinduism." World Religions. Mcgraw-Hill‚ 2009. 35-68. Print. 3. Kinnard‚ Jacob. “All Life is Religious.” Patheos. .
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time‚ Hindu religion comes in many different religious beliefs. Hindu religion includes Dharma‚ meaning religion‚ encompasses duty‚ social welfare‚ natural law‚ health‚ ethics‚ and transcendental realization. Karma is another well-known belief of Hinduism‚ meaning action or the consequences of action‚ followed by Samsara‚ which is the ultimate goal of the eternal cycle of birth‚ death‚ and rebirth. Lastly‚ Moksha‚ which means the liberation from the limitation of space‚ time‚ and matter through realization
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Destroyer) believes in ‘Dharma’ –the moral and social order MAJOR SCRIPTURES The Vedas (4 types) a) Rigveda b) Samadveda c) Yajurveda d) Atharvanaveda Most Hindus believe in the authority of the vedas (songs to the gods)‚ the old scriptures and sacred writings. Also accept the teachings of Dharma-Shastras‚ an ancient law books. The philosophical writings of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. Karma – what we do today would determine our future Moksha – stage of high spiritual
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Equality and Hierarchy Hierarchy and equality are seen throughout the ancient world. Equality can be defined as sameness or justice. Hierarchy is defined as “a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority” ("The Definition of Hierarchy"). Certain societies can be more egalitarian and others can be more hierarchal. Either way‚ in order to have a successful society‚ equality‚ hierarchy‚ or both must be present. Equality and hierarchy
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Kama‚ Artha‚ Dharma‚ and Moksha. Each of these intends to provide a meaning for existence in the believer’s life. Kama is associated with the desire of an individual‚ usually within the confines of romance. Artha refers to being successful when it comes to an individual’s interests within the boundaries of Dharma. Dharma usually refers to the vocation of the individual that is usually defined by their class and their
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Esteem of Hindu Goddesses and Hindu Females Hinduism is the world’s oldest existing religion but has constantly evolved as Hindus have experienced other religious traditions. Since the religion Hinduism started‚ Hindu females have not been given equality with men. Men were always considered Supreme and potent creatures on the earth. The main God in Hinduism is Brahma and many other male and female deities are followed by Hindus. Hindus believe in reincarnation and believe that they will amalgamate
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Dharma means living morally at all times as well as paying all debts that we are born into. Debts are owed to God‚ parents and teachers‚ guests‚ other human beings and all other living beings. Artha is success in all worldly pursuits. Although the ultimate goal is enlightment‚ pursuit of wealth is looked at as a fitting quest. Kama refers to romantic love. Moksha is union with God‚ which is considered the highest purpose of life
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Despite the resemblances of an ultimate understanding and karma‚ and the contrasts of gender inequality and their versions of Dharma‚ the two faiths are conclusively indifferent to one another. This is important because up to today‚ it is often misinterpreted that these beliefs are notably similar just because the Buddha had converted from Hinduism to establishing Buddhism. Siddhartha
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