These include the belief that the highest authority is the Vedas‚ which are the oldest Indian sacred texts; the Brahmans or the priests are the highest class ; reincarnation‚ which is the soul that transmits from one body to a next at death and karma‚ which determines the destiny of a person‚ both in this life and the next. Most Hindus are followers of a God or Gods. Some follow Vishnu‚ who is considered the protector of the world‚ some follow Shakti and others Shiva‚ who is one of the
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betraying and killing for simple desires instead of for ones own good. By being this ignorant‚ the karma of a human being just begins to keep on piling up‚ like it is mentioned in the Gita‚ "Your own karma‚ born of your own nature‚ will drive you to do even that which you do not wish to do‚ because of your delusion" (18:60 p.60). Being caught up in this delusion and all the surrounding bad karma that floats around leads to being stuck in the endless cycle of reincarnation and having no enlightenment
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Agama and Tantra of Hinduism Agamas and Tantras are a class of literature that come under Sruthi and thus very sacred and to be followed without any deviation. References to the Agama tradition are found in Atharvaveda hence some of these literatures are as old as Vedas but bulk of the literature is from the later period when temple worship became more popular. Like all other Hindu literature this was also transferred from generation to generation by aural tradition. Agamas are called Sadhanasastras
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trainers‚ fitness coaches and specialty instructors. Specialties in wellness centers include yoga‚ Pilates and aerobics. Fitness professionals with advanced education and certification work with disabled persons and those returning to work or school after an accident or injury. These jobs
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REL-405-GS Written Assignment #2/Myrna Ojeda Distinguishing between mystical and numinous religious experience‚ contrast Hinduism and Buddhism from the perspective outlined by Nanina Smart. Why do you agree or disagree with Smart ’s distinction of the two kinds of religious experience as these relate to these two religions? Mystical religion involves a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny often stemming from direct communion with ultimate reality or God.
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Faith Diversity and its Impact on Nursing Care Viviene Smith Grand Canyon University: HLT 310V Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity November 3‚ 2013 Abstract This paper identifies some of the religious practices of three religions‚ Sikhism‚ Buddhism and Shintoism. It is in partial fulfillment of the spirituality course in the BSN program and is designed to create greater awareness of some of the religions in our society of which little is known. Details of these religions are confined
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their main religion Buddhism to shape the laws of his empire. The Guptas used the caste system. The caste system was not just used to shape the laws it was part of the religion. The belief that if you had done good things in your life and had good karma‚ you would be reincarnated into the next higher class. Most of the lower classes of the caste system converted over to Buddhism so they wouldn’t have to die several times just to be in a good social class. Chandra Gupta I ruled over the Muryan Empire
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and error are not ultimate. There is no Hell‚ for that means there is a place where God is not‚ and there are sins which exceed his love.” (Hinduism‚ 2008). The Hindu religion focuses on four key pieces that lead one to salvation – personal gods‚ karma‚ reincarnation‚ and moksha (spiritual liberation). In this paper‚ I will demonstrate how Hinduism is a plausible religion‚ and how it compares and contrasts to the Christian faith that I was brought up believing. Hindus believe that there is not
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The salvation depends on the good deeds of a person. In Hinduism also‚ one attains salvation as per one’s own fate and deeds. There are four paths or yoga’s to attain salvation: Karma Yoga which is the way of good works‚ Bhakti Yoga which is the way of love and faith‚ Jnana Yoga which is the way of knowledge‚ and Raja Yoga which is the way of salvation. The third similarity noticed by many is On Enlightenment and Sufferings. Buddhism and Hinduism both believe that there are many paths to attain enlightenment
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are believed to embody the power and attributes of particular deities. They are also often used as protection from evil and misfortune. One example of how Buddhism is practiced in the world today is by believing in Karma. Karma means action. Good intent and good deeds result in good Karma and future happiness. This has definitely impacted my life
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