Hindu

into various categories. In that circular he have mentioned 10 test to differentiate Hindu and non Hindus on the basis of their lifestyle practices. In that test the 10 test is stated “Eat beef and do no reverence to the cow” The Census reports show that the beef forms the chief item of food consumed by communities that are usually classified as untouchable communities. No Hindu community,…

Millions of homosexuality’s in the world are not being accepted. The Western and Eastern (Indian) Culture have different points of view on how relationships should be based (Ruth, 2010). This paper will examine the various differentials and similarities of homosexual within its community and religions. Numerous years of protest has successfully made homosexuality’s in America successful. Homosexuality Views in America and India Introduction Every culture and religion is different in its…

refers to Sikh’s belief in reincarnation. Sikhism is based on the beliefs of the Guru’s teachings. Their holy book is called Guru Granth Sahib. This book contains a collection of teachings and writings by Guru Nanak, the other Gurus, as well as, Hindu and Muslim saints. In their eyes everyone has an equal status in the eyes of God. They believe in a sole, formless…

Buddhism and Hinduism but there are not any strong confirmations which can make it more perceptible. Reincarnation is also referred to as the transmigration of the spirit or Resurrection. 20% of the world’s religious population are either Buddhist or Hindu, both religions believing in resurrection. Further, according to a recent Fox News poll, 25% of Americans now believe in the Reincarnation. Numerous researchers have attempted to demonstrate their perspectives about the “Re-birth” but the…

Human Rights and Caste Discrimination “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” - Article 1 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights We have a multilingual and multicultural society. The idea of unity in diversity prevails in India but with this diversity arise many issues. Casteism is one of the problems that India has been facing for centuries now. Millions of Indians are still denied a life with dignity and equality just because of their caste. An individual’s caste…

But the Hindu Women’s Right to Property changed that. According to Selvaraj Narayanan on OMICS International, the Hindu Women’s Right to Property “is specifically enacted that its provisions will be applicable to the property of any Hindu dying intestate before the state. The act has no application to properties situated in foreign countries or to agricultural lands in governor’s provinces or to properties which did not belong to the deceased in his own right. The act applies only when a Hindu…

One of the biggest differences is Hindus follow deity of their own choices among millions of gods. Apparently, Hindu religious pendants can represent any one of several deities. Usually, people like to wear Ganesh’s pendants, the elephant headed deity, Lord Shiva, with a river on his head and snake around his neck or musicians can be seen with Sarasvati. The Muslim…

dividers, and the poor are usually at the very bottom of the chain while the rich are at the top. On the other hand, social mobility is only a part of the social classes in America. Changing your role in the Caste system was unthinkable since the Hindu beliefs involve Dharma, or your duty. To summarize it, you need to do the job of your caste to fulfill your Dharma. This is why changing your caste is such an uncommon feat. Now, in America, changing your class is a common thing. Anyone could go…

many occasions because according to them I have to take my dad’s religion and make it mine. While my dad practices Sikhism, which is very liberal, my mom follows Hinduism, a more conservative religion. To me its wrong to label myself as a Sikh or a Hindu because I don 't necessarily agree with all of the beliefs and ideologies of those religions. In some cases beliefs from both…

ending to the misery and sufferings since they are untouchables. But, untouchables were allowed in Dargahs, joined prayers in Churches and food served without discrimination in Lingyat Mathas and Sikh Gurudwaras. The Dalits used to worship Gramdevatas, Hindu temples, and Dargahs at this juncture. Shyam Sunder arrived on the scene and while Dr Ambedkar was alive, he started celebrating his birthday for the whole year and started educating his people that they should not visit any religious…