Hinduism: Worship And Beliefs

A religion that has been practiced over 3,000 years is Hinduism, which has been originated in India. An interesting belief in Hinduism is the trinity of higher powers. Brahma is the creator; he never destroys what he creates. Vishnu is the great preserver, and his main purpose is to balance out the good and evil powers. Shiva, the destroyer and recreator, brings the dance or cycle of life to an end so a new cycle of life begins. However, there is only one true god the creator of the universe and he is known as the absolute and that is Brahman. Aspects of Religion: Worship and Beliefs Puja is the act of worship. Every day, Hindus worship a higher god. To do this they go either to a temple or simply at home. A Hindu temple is called a mandir, when entering they must remove their footwear because every part of the mandir is sacred and holy. In inside of the mandir there is a shrine at the middle that contains a statue or a panting of the god. Hindus not only perform puja in temples but also at home. Some families have a room dedicated to praying. It includes a shrine or a painting, they do this three times a day and as a family. Some Hindus wear a sacred thread that goes from their left shoulder to their right hip. each class can only wear a specific type …show more content…
The caste system are groups that are assigned by birth, and when placed that person had to be the person that corresponds with their class. If one tried to leave their class that would be classified as a sin and would disrupt the balance of life. Early and modern Hindus believe that if everyone were to do their tasks then there would be a balance in the world and people would live in piece. However, the laws of the caste system have been less strict . The teaching of Hinduism now is more focused on families than to