...Hindu Religion Travis R. Lewis II REL 212/ Assignment 2 3/11/2013 Strayer University Originally I had honestly no knowledge of the Hindu religion. Hinduism is one the religion that was not something that was in my presence; it seemed to resemble the Buddhism religion. The reason I thought they were connected together was because of their vivid colored attire, their physical similarities, and from the media portrayals. I did not hold many misconception of the religion because I assumed that it still had the same base as all religions. Most religion seem to base in some type of social obedience, a belief in a higher power, and says that they are seeking a eternal or world peace of some kind. As we all know the service and worship of God or the supernatural, commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance. The Hindu When I visited their temple it was a very unique experience, from the outside view their scenery was amazing. Upon entry through the gates the first sight will be the beautiful reflecting pool, next to a columned path that leads to the temple. The view of the outside alone gives a holy experience. The overly detailed engravings on walls on the outside of the building could keep onlookers captivated for hours. Once inside there is a very humble area where people place their belongings that leads to the marble floored alter room. This is the room that held most of the alters to their gods. In my opinion this was the best sight in the temple. They treat...
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...COMPARISON OF TWO RELIGIONS:- HINDUISM:- Hinduism constitutes and extremely intricate religion upon which a single definition cannot be imposed. The prime feature of this religion is the vast diversification of beliefs and rituals among its adherents.(www.bellbookandcandlepublications.com) Hinduism has neither a specific moment of origin nor a specific founder. Rather, the tradition understands itself to be timeless, having always existed. Indeed, its collection of sacred texts is known, as a whole , as Sanatana Dharma, "The Eternal Teaching"(www.patheos.com). The tradition is typically divided into four major sects : Shaiva (devotees of the god Shiva), Vaishnava (devotees of the god Vishnu), Shakta (devotees of the goddess), and Smarta (those who understand the ultimate form of the divine to be abstract and all encompassing, Brahman) (www.bellbookandcandlepublications.com). CULTURAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF HINDUISM:- Hinduism has traditionally been contained in the place of its origin. Hinduism was created through the intermixing of two distinct cultures involving the Aryans and the Indus Valley civilization. Throughout most of history , Hindu adherents remained in South Asia , particularly in India. It was believed that adherents who crossed ”the black ocean” became impure and were no longer Hindu. Only recently has...
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...What is Hinduism? It is the true culture of Indians in India. Many call it "A way of life." It is not an organized religion like Christianity or Islam. It has no founder. It has no Pope. It has no hierarchy. Just a lot of scriptures. In Hindu scriptures, you are actually studying about the history and culture of India, like in 66 books of the Holy Bible you are actually studying about the culture and history of the Jews. Hinduism and Judaism are mothers of all modern religions in the world. Buddhism, Sikhism and to some extent Jainism and Zoroastrianism came from Hinduism. Of course, Jainism existed during Rig Vedic Period. Statues of Rishabha, the first Thirthankara and founder of Jainism was found in the Mohenjadaro, Harappa excavations. Islam and Christianity came from Judaism. Judaism, Islam and Christianity have Abraham as the common father figure. All three have many common prophets. There is even mention about Jesus Christ many times in the Holy Koran. Coming back to Hinduism, C.S. Lewis, the great author and theologist wrote, finally it will come to two religions. Hinduism and Christianity. The first [Hinduism] will grow absorbing ideas and concepts from everywhere and later [Christianity] will keep away from everything that is foreign to it. What C.S. Lewis wrote is very true. Hinduism cannot be destroyed, even if we burn every Hindu scripture and kill every Hindu theologian on earth. Hinduism or Hindu Culture is a very dynamic living, breathing Reality. Strength of Hinduism...
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...Apologetics 104 2/22/2015 Critical Thinking Part I: How does Hinduism answer the following Questions 1) The Question of Origin- The Hindu religion is diverse containing many different beliefs, viewpoints and languages. Their most common thread of belief is in a single Supreme Being called the Brahman. They believe that there are many manifestations of Brahman that is presented in different forms. Through the manifestations, the Hindu’s will worship different gods, or idols. Brahman is the creator of the universe and everything seen and unseen. The Hindu’s believe that the universe and everything in it is part of a continuous cycle that repeats itself over and over, except for Brahman the Supreme Being. (Hinduisim Facts) 2) The Question if Identity- The Hindu’s see themselves as an extension of Brahman. The soul is immortal and is part of the continuous cycle of rebirth or reincarnation. Humans are only a body to house the soul. After the body dies the soul will be reincarnated into a new body or animal depending upon your karma. 3) The Question of Meaning and Purpose- The Hindu’s believe that your Karma will determine your future. You can improve your cast in your next life by improving your positive Karma. The main goal for Hindu’s is to break the cycle of reincarnation and liberate their souls, this is called Moksha. Their souls become one with Brahman and reach the perfect state of being. 4) The Question of Morality- The world is an illusion;...
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...Jainism and Hinduism REL212 – World Religions July 28, 2013 Comparison of Jainism and Hinduism The two religions that we are comparing are going to be Jainism and Hinduism. The origin of Jainism is India which was formed in 550 BCE (Gunn). It is one of the oldest religions in the world and is taught by Tirthankaras which are also known as Jina. The origin of Hinduism is also India. It has no founders and the earliest forms date to 1500 BC or earlier. Three of Jainism foundational spiritual beliefs are non-violence (ahimsa), non-absolutism (anekanta), and non-possession (apraigraha). The first foundational spiritual belief is the principle of non-violence, which is strong in Jain teachings. It embraces the well-being of all animals that are visible and invisible. According to Akaranga Sutra, IV: Lesson 1, it says: one should not injure, subjugate, enslave, torture or kill any animal, living being, organism or sentient being (Fisher). The second, non-absolutism, is another principle in Jainism that encourages avoiding anger and judgment. A person has to remain open-minded by remembering that any issue can be seen from many angles, all partially true (Fisher). Last but not least, non-possession is a principle that teaches to let go of things and people. It states that acquiring material things possess us by driving our emotions. The more a person is attached to worldly things the more they are likely to commit sin to obtain that possession (Shah). In Hinduism, three...
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...Hinduism Paper HUM130 University of Phoenix, Axia College * Hinduism known today as Sanatana Dharma lacks a uniting belief system. It is still considered a religion due to a number of factors, because of this Hinduism is a challenging religion to define. The Hindu religion varies vastly, and is considered both monotheistic and polytheistic. Various cultural and societal influences have made Hinduism vital to India the origin of Hinduism. A Hindu’s karma is the deciding factor of reincarnation. Once a Hindu’s karma is worthy of liberation then their soul is no longer reincarnated and is release from earthly miseries. Hinduism like Christianity has several denominations or categories. Millions of deities are worshiped by Hindus because they feel the divine does not have to have just one face, but can have many faces. “Three main groupings of Hindus are the Saktas who worship a Mother Goddess, Saivites who worship the god Siva, and Vaishnavites who worship the god Vishnu. Every follower has a preferred deity while honoring other deities also.” The collective belief system of Hindus is what makes up the religion. It is described by the Indian supreme court as “Acceptance and reverence for the Vedas as the foundation of Hindu philosophy. A spirit of tolerance, and willingness to understand and appreciate others points of view, recognizing that truth has many sides. Acceptance of the belief that vast cosmic periods of creation, maintenance, and dissolution continuously...
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...VISITATION REPORT: HINDUISM Hinduism Religion is a term that many people worldwide use to identify themselves. It is a set of conducts resulted from a belief system about the ultimate power. It is generally expressed as prayers, rituals, or other practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality (the cosmos, and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience. Despite many differences between religions, there are also many similarities that outline the general nature of a religion. For instance, every religion emphasizes on the need to do good and to serve the society wholeheartedly, and not for any selfish motive. In order to understand a religion apart from one’s own, one needs to visit the religious institute or the centre of prayer for the religion. In order to explore more about Hinduism, I visited a Hindu temple called “Ram Temple”. Upon entering the temple, I was required to take off footwear and place it on the shoe racks available. There were also coat racks available in the room to put our coats away. Once I took my shoes off I walked through a long hallway where I saw many different colourful pictures and paintings of the temples and the Hindu deities. [pic] The Murtis I saw upon entering the temple Then I entered the main praying hall which consisted...
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...Comparison between Places of Worship of Islam and Hinduism People do their worships according to the place requirement of their relevant religion. The same case is for the peoples belong to the religion of Islam and Hinduism. The people belongs to Islam are called as Muslims whereas people belongs to Hinduism are called as Hindu. Muslims do their worships in a building called as Mosque and another name of Mosque is Masjid came from original Arabic. Hindus do their worships in a building called as Temple and another name came from original Sanskrit is Mandir. Introduction to Place of Worship The Mosque is the house of God, which is spiritual center of worship for Muslim community and considered as the principal point for the activities of Islam. Mosque merits to be treated with due respect and reverence. There is a place outside every mosque or just inside the entrance, where people have to remove and leave their shoes. The worship place of Hindus is known as Mandir or Temple, which is devoted to particular god or goddess (idol). The Hindus considered Mandir as home of god on earth. The inner shrine, which is called as Garbhargriha, where statue of god or goddess situated considered as the most holy part in the whole Mandir. Comparison between Mosque and Mandir The main hall of Mosque is a plain room largely empty of furniture. There no any kind of statue or picture in the Mosque because Muslims believe that these are irreligious, and there is no image of God, Who is Wholly...
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...name of religion, which makes me think that religion is not a good thing. In this report, I will be reporting on five of the earth’s 20 major religions. I will be exploring their customs, practices and functions. Along the way, I will comment on the negative aspects of the religion, if any. The ultimate goal of this report is to determine if earth is a religious planet. I started my journey in the East, where I studied Christianity. In Christianity, the people attend church every Sunday or chose to worship at home in their own way. Christianity is a monotheistic religion and the people worship a higher power called God. The people of Christianity follow Ten Commandments that states: Thou shall not, steal, kill, lie, worship Idols, use the lord name in vein, commit adultery, covet what your neighbors have, and in addition to that, one should honor thy Parents, and keep the Sabbath holy. These Commandments are found in the Christian Bible, which is a collect of ancient scriptures, that the Christians hold as the Word of God. Christians hold ceremonies at church, such as, weddings, baptisms, christenings, and funerals. When Christians want to join in union together, they get married and start living together as one. A ceremony called a baptism is held at church; when a person wants to cleansed of their sins they have committed, they get baptized. A funeral is a ceremony to mourn the dead. There are also holidays...
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...Introduction Hinduism is a major world religion that originated on the Indian subcontinent and consists of several schools of varied rituals, philosophies and beliefs. The name, Hinduism, is actually coined by British journalists and writers in the early 19th century to refer to the tradition of texts and practices. It is believed that Hinduism is now the worlds oldest and widely practiced religions known today having dated back to around the 3rd or 2nd millennium bce. When the term “Hinduism” was first published to describe the religion, it has since been met with mixed reactions with some rejecting it in favor of indigenous formulations. Some have taking to the term “Vedic Religion” as a way to refer to the ancient texts known as the “Vedas”. The majority of those who practice the religion do accept the term “Hinduism”. Hinduism and Buddhism Despite the labeling and acceptance thereof, Hinduism has managed to stay as a thriving religion with various influences in many cultures. Its believed that Hinduism and Buddhism share a common bond. The Buddha was born to a Hindu family and some still argue that because of this, Buddhism is an offshoot of Hinduism and that the Buddha was a part of the Hindu pantheon, a view which is not accepted by many Buddhists. Long ago, Hindu tradition accepted the Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu. There were many that didn’t believe that Buddha’s teachings and enlightenment were of any relation to the Hindu beliefs though. Despite the fundamental...
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...Core Assessment Project Corinna Sullwold |Religion Name |Cult of Pharaoh - Ancient |Mayan/Aztec - Ancient | |Origins of the religion: |Between 10000 and 7000 BCE a group of ancient Egyptians settled in the Nile Valley. |Mayan religion was founded c.250AD which is the rise of the Mayan civilization | |It's Founder, dates, Key Figures, Historical |7000 – 3000 BCD the people became organized into separate villages. After 3000 BCE |(http://www.religionfacts.com/mayan-religion) | |Development, Cosmogony (creation stories), |hieroglyphics were developed after the independent villages become united under one |Aztec formed between the 12th and 15th centuries AD. | |Myths |kingdom. They were then ruled by one imperial Pharaoh. |(http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-timeline.html) | | | |Religion for both cultures was a central part of their daily lives. They prayed and | |HOW THE RELIGION STARTED … ...
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...of Economics & obtained a degree of D.Sc. ( Economics) and was called to the Bar from Gray's Inn. He returned to India in 1923 and started the 'Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha' for the education and economic improvement of the lower classes from where he came. One of the greatest contributions of Dr. Ambedkar was in respect of Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Constitution of India. The Fundamental Rights provide for freedom, equality, and abolition of Untouchability & remedies to ensure the enforcement of rights. The Directive Principles enshrine the broad guiding principles for securing fair distribution of wealth & better living conditions. On the 14th October, 1956, Babasaheb Ambedkar a scholar in Hinduism embraced Buddhism. He continued the crusade for social revolution until the end of his life on the 6th December 1956. He was honoured with the highest national honour, 'Bharat Ratna' in April 1990 . iii Contents PART I - RELIGIOUS Riddle No. 1 : The difficulty of knowing why one is a Hindu Riddle No. 2 : The Origin Of The Vedas—The Brahminic Explanation or An Exercise In The Art Of Circumlocution Riddle No. 3 : The Testimony Of Other...
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...Hindus in South Asia and the Diaspora: A Survey of Human Rights 2011 www.HAFsite.org March 12, 2012 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” “One should never do that to another which one regards as injurious to one’s own self. This, in brief, is the rule of dharma. Yielding to desire and acting differently, one becomes guilty of adharma.” “Thus, trampling on every privilege and everything in us that works for privilege, let us work for that knowledge which will bring the feeling of sameness towards all mankind.” Swami Vivekananda, “The Complete works of Swam Vivekananda,” Vol 1, p. 429 Mahabharata XII: 113, 8 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, Article 1 "All men are brothers; no one is big, no one is small. All are equal." Rig Veda, 5:60:5 ...
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...productions we have chosen to write about his X Factor franchise, Got Talent franchise and Pop Idol as this is the show to which he rose to fame and from this he got the idea to start his own shows. These programmes are all casting programmes. Millions of people on average watch these shows. On average ten million viewers watch X Factor UK each week, although this number is decreasing. Also when Ashleigh and Pudsey won Britain’s Got Talent in May 2012, an average of nineteen million people tuned into see the dancing dog. The shows are watched by both male and female and also the shows do not target any specific age group. Pop Idol first appeared on our screens in 2001. Simon was a judge on the first series. After surprising Simon Fuller the show producer, Simon then travelled to America to appear as a judge on the American version of Pop Idol. Pete Waterman a fellow judge on Pop Idol was furious when Michelle McManus won series two of Pop Idol in 2003. Pete believed Michelle did not look like a pop star even though she had an amazing voice. Many people watching this show would have been influenced by this as they would then feel that they could not follow their dream as they may not have been as small in sized like other pop stars. Simon did not agree with Pete though as he was behind Michelle from the beginning and was more interested in her voice and not her appearance. Simon quit Pop Idol...
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...Good afternoon to my honourable teacher, Puan Rubi, and also my dearest classmate.Today I want to tell you a little about my favourite book titled L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad.Like Amilyn state yesterday,teenagers nowadays like to read love story,book and novel.I agreed with it because most of my novel are about love story.This book is not totally about love but still,there are some elements of love. Basically this book is about the author herself,Lauren Conrad,but some of the story are true and some are maybe just her imagination to make the story interesting.This story is about Jane and her best friend,Scarlett.They move from Santa Barbara to LA for certain reason.Jane has an internship with Fiona Chen who's a event planner and Scarlett studied at University of Southern California,known as U.S.C. They live like a normal teenage girl at first until one day,Trevor Lord,a producer of reality show met them and offer them to star in new reality show called L.A. Candy.The tv programme shows ups-and-down of Jane,Scarlett and two other girl’s life,name Madison and Gaby.This story also shows behind the scene of reality shows and ofcourse there are a lot of drama and some backstabbing in this story. I love this story because it teaches me about friendship as Jane and Scarlett are bestfriend since they were 5 years old.Though sometimes they had a bit of quarrel,they still close to each other and it show the strength of their friendship. I really enjoyed this book so much .So,.if you...
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