Hindu texts

Coming to mythology, India was a country of Hindus once and it’s known as Hinustan, so their mythology is simply known as Hindu Mythology. Later due to migration, many mythologies can be seen in India. Like Greek Mythology, Hindu Mythology has a remarkable place in the world’s civilization and culture. Greek mythology and Hindu mythology both have many similar qualities but they are only different by their place and names. At present, India is a country with many mythologies…

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…

Hinduism is one of the oldest organized religions of the human beings with more than 4500 years of history and it is the third biggest religion with approximately one billion followers. The notion of Hinduism as religion refers to the philosophical beliefs of people living in modern day India and Indian subcontinent. Unlike other religions, Hinduism (also known as ‘Sanatana Dharma’ or ‘Eternal Religion’) had not been set up from one philosophy, tradition or had not originated from one holy book,…

CHAPTER 4 4.1 FACTS TO PROVE REAL HAPPENINGS OF RAMAYANA The Ramayana is one of the prestigious possessions of Indian history and with Mahabharata, had a crucial role in shaping the nature and culture of Indian civilization. Ramayana was also a part of the oral tradition when it was recited as early as 1500 BCE, but was finally considered to be penned down in fourth century BCE. Many people of our modern generation have questioned the reality of Ramayana and considered it only a myth. However…

There are a variety of belief systems practiced throughout the world today. Many of these beliefs have developed massive followings, and as a result, have had a considerable amount of influence on culture in the areas where they are practiced. Hinduism, which based out of India, and Confucianism, which based out of China, had given their people a way to live their lives. More than 3000 years ago, the religion Hinduism was developed in the subcontinent of India. There is no specific founder of…

The American Jeremiads are sermons, speeches, visual texts, or essays that unify a people by creating tension between ideal social life and its real manifestation. The traditional jeremiad first includes a biblical or a spiritual ideal for behavior, then it describes the ways that individuals and communities have not met the standards of those ideas. The jeremiads then provide a vision for an ideal public life that will result in the individuals and communities meeting the high standards that…

more than a few weeks. According to The World Bank, India’s infant mortality rate is estimated to be at 38/1000 deaths. Compared to the United States who are only sitting at 6/1000 deaths. Taking this into consideration, what would it be like if a Hindu couple decided to have their baby in the United States? Geri-Ann Galanti provides the answer in her novel “Caring for patients from different cultures” by documenting an Indian nurse, Leila, who recalls the experience of having her first…

Zac’s youtube videos was made to expand his experience to others who are foreign to the following religions: Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Zac’s purpose is for the viever to gain further understanding like he did. I learned key concepts in each faith and pieces that caught my attention that helped in understanding their beliefs and way of life. The video gave me an insight to key informations about Judaism. First, I learned about the Mezuzah. It is a scribe where part of the Torah is…

Karma is a type of belief or system that appears as being a part of many religions around the world. Because of this, Karma has been changing slightly depending on the area it is being developed and immersed in. That however, is not the only change when it comes to Karma. There are also variations in what people view Karma along with how they understand as well. Some of this deals with the negative and positive views that people within religions have towards Karma. For those from the outside…

Is it ever possible for a young child to be considered psychotic? The main character in Teddy by J.D. Salinger acts in a way that may be considered strange by many. By Western standards, Teddy is viewed as a mentally disturbed child, but through a Hindu perspective, Teddy is actually viewed as being a very spiritually advanced human being. Teddy is viewed in this way because of the way in which he chooses to act with adults, the manner in which he views life, and the feelings he has towards the…