You've been told to follow certain customs, just because you are a Hindu. Answers, seem hard to come by - well - here's all you've always wanted to learn about Hindu dharma. Festivals and Worship Is there really anyone who would not want to play with colors during Holi or see and hear the fire-crackers during Diwali?
But did you know that there is an even more intriguing story behind the festivities? Get To Know India(Bharat) Hindu dharma originated in Bharat (India). What is this country that gave birth to this great philosophy and nurtured this unique way of life.
Click here and explore Bharat (India) Scriptures for Youth If you thought that reading scripture is for grandparents-think again. Here, we bring to you, Hindu scriptures, presented especially for the youth. Stories A culture 5000 years old has infinite number of stories. And Grandpa has done a great job to re-tell these stories using today's terminology. Songs and Music Hindus use music as an aid in their worship. Whether shlokas or bhajans, Hindu music is inspiring and reflective.
The Hindu classical music iinspires and entertains at the same time! Health and Fitness A sound mind must always go with a sound and healthy body. From Suryanamaskar to Yogasana, the ancient Hindu exercies are designed to fulfil this goal. Food too, plays an important role in Hindu life.
Yes, dear, that's a very good question. First of all, let me start with some basics. Hinduism is not a religion in the strict sense of the word. It is recommendation for living a disciplined, pure and blissful life needed for God realization.
The Vedas are the original scriptures of Hinduism on which entire Hindu way of life is based. The ethical way of living as suggested in the Vedas is called dharma. Dharma is God's divine law for discipline and proper development of human beings.
Yes my child. The word reincarnation literally means coming again into physical body. According to our scriptures, a soul passes into a body at birth and migrates into another body at death.
No, they both have different meanings. Amen is spoken to assert faith at the end of a religious proclamation.
Actually, Hi ndus believe in only one formless and all-pervading, all-existing, and all-blissful God. That formless God, however, can best be realized by concentrating on various forms of ideal personalities as recorded in the scriptures.
Most of the gods and goddesses that are worshipped are either incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, and his wife Goddess Lakshmi or other deities.
The Ramayana relates the life story of Ramchandra, the ideal man who is also considered a famous God by Hindus. He was the oldest of the four sons of king Dasharath of Ayodhya -Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna.
Yes, dear. We believe that whenever there is decline in religious activity on earth Lord Vishnu appears in order to save the human race from an unrighteous way of life, to destroy evils, and to show people a path of dharma (the right duty).
My child, this is one of the most commonly asked questions about Hinduism. The caste system was an important part of the Hindu way of life. During the Vedic age a social classification system called Varnashrama was devised so that the human race could have a smooth and ordered life in society.
Most fasts and festivals in Hinduism are based on the lunar calendar year. According to this, one lunar year is divided into 12 months of 30 days each. Each month is divided into two halves of 15 days, dark and bright.
Most fasts and festivals in Hinduism are based on the lunar calendar year. According to this, one lunar year is divided into 12 months of 30 days each. Each month is divided into two halves of 15 days, dark and bright.
Yes, Hindus believe that spiritual development in one's life can be achieved by passing through four equal stages during a life span of 108 years. Each stage is called ashrama, and spans 27 years.
Yes, they are correct. Hindus seek enlightenment through Yoga. Yoga is a vast system of seeking spirituality in life by controlling body and mind. The word itself means "union with God."
Very much so. A Hindu way of living is wrapped around various holy rites called Sanskar for obtaining spiritual nourishment, peace of mind and the ultimate goal of liberation, moksha.
As I mentioned earlier, our scriptures show us ways to obtain a sound body and mind in order to lead a proper way of life. Proper intake of food is necessary for this purpose.
Yes. I have told you various aspects of the Hindu way of life. Now I'll repeat the major points and add a few more important facts. First of all, I emphasize that Hinduism is a religion of freedom.
The ten disciplines (Yams and Niyams) of sage Patanjali have been likened to the ten commandments in the religious teachings of the West. This comparison has been used only to provide catchword for youth. As a matter of fact, Hinduism recommends, it does not command.]
5 Principles
God exists; One absolute, Om. One trinity: Brahma, Vishnu Mahesh. Several divine forms.
Divine nature of human beings
Oneness of existence through love
Harmony of all religions
Knowledge of 3 Gs : Ganga (sacred river), Gita (sacred script), Gayatri (sacred enchant)
Hindu dharma, does not have just one scripture, but several that have been divinely revelead over thousands of years. Shree Bansi Pandit presents an excellent overview of Hindu Scriptures in his book.
Vedas are the most ancient Hindu scriptures. There are four Vedas, here is a nice introduction to the four Vedas by Dr. David Frawley.
Mahavakyas Upanishads describe the doctorine of the Vedas. Dr. David Frawley has beautifully presented the six Mahavakyas (great saying from the Upanishads)
Ramayana is the story of Shree Rama avatar of Lord Vishnu, his consort Sita brother Lakshman and devotee Hanuman and their fight against the evil of Ravana. We present Rajajis rendering of Ramayana is considered to be a classic.
Shree Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu oversees the battle of good vs. evil in this extraordinary scripture. We present Rajaji rendering of Mahabharata.
Arjuna, a prince, on the side of good, is face-to-face with his cunning cousins. A classic battle of Mahabharata between the good and evil is in the offing, but Arjun has second thoughts. Lord Krishna, charioteer of Arjuna reveals Shree Bhagwad Gita to Arjuna, which has been the guiding ligth for Hindus for over 3500 years.
Through the ages, Hindus have developed customs. Customs, for Hindus carry enourmous significance, for they represent not just the rituals - not just something one must do because parents force them - but because they a deeper meaning.
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