Sanatana Dharma‚ Hinduism as coined by European influence‚ is the world’s third largest religion with nearly one billion followers‚ about 14% of the Earths human population. There are many that theorize Hinduism is not like any other religion that encompasses a particular way of life; that Hinduism is without a defined founder‚ deity‚ nor is Hinduism stuck to a specific system of theology. However‚ there are those that argue Hinduism is monotheistic because it does recognize the one supreme being
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The world contains many different types of religions. This essay will provide you information on how Christianity and Hinduism are different. The topics for this essay are going to be there belief in how many deities‚ there house of worship and their beliefs concerning the “Good Life”. Hindus are polytheistic‚ which means that they worship of or belief in more than one god. Some examples of the gods that they believe in are Braham‚ Ganesha‚ Shiva‚ Devi‚ Vishnu and Surya. Christians believe in one
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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 freedom- no longer bounded to life or death. Ways to achieve Moksha: a) Nyaana (knowledge/enlightenment) b) Karma (deeds/efforts) c) Yoga(discipline/training) d) Bakti (praying/meditating) Hindu Ethics Dharma(responsibilities)-duties/responsibilities
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samsara‚ or reincarnation. It is believed that karma keeps you bound in the cycle of reincarnation. Moksha is the liberation from the bonds of samsara. Another aspect of these beliefs is that of Brahmin or the one. Brahmin is characterized as existence‚ consciousness‚ and bliss. Brahmin is connected to atman. Atman is your true self. It is eternal and keeps track of your karma. Atman’s one goal is moksha‚ or liberation from samsara. Atman faces avidya‚ or ignorance of atman‚ and maya‚ or illusion of
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Unlike other world religions‚ Hinduism has no founder. Its origins is ambiguous. It is a very diverse religion which is directed towards attaining moksha. Moksha is a fundamental concept and included as one of the four aspects and objective of human life. The other three goals are dharma -virtuous‚ proper‚ moral life‚ artha - material prosperity‚ income security‚ means of life‚ and kama - pleasure‚ sensuality
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1. In both Buddhism and Hinduism the goal is to reach bliss otherwise know as Enlightenment or Moksha. Both Buddhist and Hindus try to accumulate as much positive karma possible. They both believe in reincarnation and believe all suffering comes from worldly desires or things. In Buddhism anyone can achieve Enlightenment‚ but in Hinduism only people in the Brahmin caste can achieve Moksha. In Buddhism there is no God‚ but in Hinduism there is many Gods. In Hinduism they believe in the caste system
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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. Christian worldview is similar to Moksa‚ our purpose in life is to develop personal relationship with God. Hindu’s believe in “karma”‚ where people are rewarded or punished according
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University of Phoenix Material Eastern Religion Elements Matrix Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Daoism Countries of origin Hinduism originated in India 4-6 thousand years ago. Originated in Northern India in approx. 500BC Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BC Originated in China at approx. 20-200 AD Historical figures and events Srila Vyasadeva Lord Krishna Siddhartha Gautama was torn after seeing the real world outside his father’s palace. He left his father’s
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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 family but it also means living a moral ethical life at any given moment. Lastly‚ Moksha is true
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Hinduism; organized religion or compilation of smaller belief systems? Some would argue that Hinduism is a combination of both of those terms and much more. What encompasses the Hindu religion? Why do people of today‚ even in modern America still practice a faith that some may even consider paganism? In comparison to the dominant monotheistic religion of Christianity‚ where does the Hindu religion rank? Although Hinduism is not the world’s leading religion‚ there are still large numbers of followers
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