Hindu texts

Approximately eighty-four percent of Indians identify as Hindu (Zimmerman). Hinduism is viewed as more of a way to life in India as opposed to a religion. Karma is an essential characteristic of their way of life, meaning that the actions an individual takes throughout the course of his/her life will have an effect…

India has a glorious history of drama from the ancient times. Drama begins its journey in India with the Sanskrit plays. Indian drama is characterized with the rituals, folks, cultural heritage etc. But the major concern of contemporary Indian drama is the representation of socio-political scenario, marginalization, gender discrimination, oppression, poverty and hunger. A general consensus seems to have emerged that though the social criticism, corruption, oppression, gender discrimination can…

the world’s largest and most popular religion, it is unique and unlike other prevalent religions. Hinduism is most popular in southern Asian countries such as India and Nepal. One would assume for that to become popular and remain relevant that the Hindu religion would have to be similar to the other religions but it actually stands one in its various facets. Hinduism has no lone founder, no single set of teachings and no definite scripture. These unique characteristics are unheard of in the…

The Triad Hindu Temple is a community of like-minded Hindu believers seeking to achieve their life in a spiritual manner. The appearance on the outside may not coincide with other Hindu temples as it looks more like a regular building with little decoration on the walls but the interior contains many statues of the different gods and goddesses they worship. In the center of room contains a big altar which are used for offerings and worship and allows a large number of people to come and pray.…

of The Life of Hinduism provides an excellent primer to the vibrant and multifaceted world of Hinduism to the Western reader. In these readings, perhaps the most significant point was that of the pluralism and inherent diversity that typifies the Hindu culture and tradition. At a glance, Hinduism’s ideas of oneness seem to be contradictory with the existence of the plethora of gods and goddesses. The sheer magnitude of the number of gods, from Shiva to Krishna, Lakshmi to Rama, can potentially…

While presenting the Gospel to any religion, it is important to first get familiar with that persons beliefs and religion. Familiarizing yourself with what Hindu is actually about will help you present the Gospel in an effective way. The Gospel relates to everyone in their own personal way, which is why it is important to find how the Gospel can relate to what Hindus believe in. Hinduism believes in the law of karma. “The law of karma is the moral equivalent of the natural law of cause and…

as a part of life and look forward to going to Varanasi, to die and go to heaven. This city has been where devout Hindus have come to die for 3,000 years (Films Media Group). Our society also does cremation but cremation has a different meaning to Hindu culture. Manikarnika Ghat is located in the center of the city and this crematorium has “been around for thousands of years” (Films Media group). Not only do they cremate in the city but also pilgrims come to pay homage to the gods. Their…

with this knowledge we can make better decisions and also achieve more because of the ability to understand people from different cultures. I attended the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, located in Riverdale, Georgia. Upon arrival, I noticed the beautiful, intricate architecture of the white building. This building is a replica of a traditional Hindu Temple in Southern India, built by artisans from India. This location has two different temples, the Balaji Temple,…

“Interpreter of Maladies”, by Jhumpa Lahiri, is a collection of short stories all involving individuals with some type of a connection to India. Through these short stories, the reader learns a tremendous amount about India’s cultural aspects and how these aspects define India as a country. By utilizing Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions framework, one can better understand what exactly creates India’s culture and how it is different from other countries. Hofstede separates these dimensions…

Considered the more useful of the considerable number of ways, it is a way of activity. Keeping in mind the end goal to be unified with the perfect, a Hindu adherent must act sacrificially. At the end of the day, a man ought to make the right decision not on the grounds that they need to be remunerated, but rather just in light of the fact that privilege is correct. In the account of the Bhagavad Gita…