There are numerous diverse conditions regarding Hinduism, but mostly every Hindu is identifiable. In fact, the law of karma determines the nature of one’s incarnation in Samsara, which is continuing the cycle of death and rebirth. This cycle ends with liberation, or Moksha, the final release from the trials of Samsara. Above all, Moksha is believed to be …show more content…
The four are: dharma, duty and righteousness; kama, sensual enjoyment; artha, material wealth and social prestige; and moksha, liberation. Dharma is applied throughout the course of your life by practicing nonviolence and maintaining ritual purity. The next two, kama and artha, are applied as the householder. Kama expects you to fulfill your desire and enjoy the human experience and celebrate the aspects of life. Artha expects you to pursue wealth and social prestige, to provide security, but at the same time savor life’s bounty. Kama and artha must conform to dharma. Moksha is the ultimate aim of human existence. After fulfilling your duties and obligations, one is ready to contemplate the nature of the atman. The four aims of life represent traditional ideals for upper-caste …show more content…
Vaishnavas worship Vishnu, which mercifully intervenes in the world through his avatars. Vishnu typically is shown holding objects that symbolize his powers and characteristics. Shaivism is the destroyer while at the same time a benefactor. Shiva is a God who destroys the universe at the end of time before a new cycle of creation can begin. Shaktism, the Great Goddess, is referred to as Shakti. Shaktas, the Goddess is all-powerful and pervades the universe by creating, preserving, and destroying the universe in harmony. Hindus often believe that Hinduism is more about their way of life rather than a system of beliefs. Hindu texts provide multiple prescriptions instructing how to live, but these aren’t always carried out as