Moksha

In Hinduism, the concepts of dharma and karma are essential components of the religion, and they are invariably interlinked, both with each other, and the structure of the Hindu community, known as the Caste System. The term dharma is problematic in translation, with a range of suggestions such as ‘law,’ ‘duty,’ and ‘religion’ (Flood, G. 2004, p.52). The term, in short, refers to ritual and moral behaviours which are necessary to uphold to maintain cosmic order, or rta. (Flood, G. 2004, p.53;…

ABSTRACT Ayurveda, an ancient science of medicine has addressed all aspects of health. Vajikarana is a branch of sexual medicine with the main intent of attaining a healthy progeny. Klaibya in Ayurveda is randomly attributed to infertility. Any defect in the shukravaha srotas (male reproductive system) lead to klaibya. Several of causes are attributed for infertility in the conventional science. Oligospermia is one of the causes for the same, the condition where in sperm count is less than 20…

supreme God, and three manifestations; the Trisakti- the creator, Wisnu – the preserver, and Siwa- the transformer whom help to oversee the people and the spirits (Johnsen, 325). The community with trying to achieve religious purity, also known as Moksha, lives within three principles: God and the universe, karma codes, and ceremonies and ritual to be performed by those whom are dutiful…

Throughout this semester, the two main religions talked about in depth are Hinduism and Buddhism. Both of these religions are ancient and carry with them many valuable teachings. In this paper, things discussed will be: similarities and differences between the two religions, how one can choose the right path of action, and the concept of self. Starting off with Hinduism, the concept of self is tied to Atman. Atman means the inner soul or inner self. From class notes, we have learned that…

The three religions I will be comparing are Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Each of these religions has similarities on their views on basic human needs and questions about the world they live in. All of the religions of the world have different ways of approaching things, but at the same time these religions have similar ways of approaching things in life. For me personally, I have been brought up in a Roman Catholic household. As a Catholic Christian, I want to see the similarities…

(“Brief Overview of Jainism”, 1997) with a weird twist. During the intense prayer, the Jain is placed in front of a sculpture of a significant being within the religion such as a teacher to provide the Jain praying with an illustration of how to achieve Moksha (“Brief Overview of Jainism”, 1997). Another ritual is Samayik. Samayik is a somewhat simple ritual that last for exactly forty-eight minutes (“Brief Overview of Jainism”, 1997). During those forty-eight minutes, the Jain asks for…

When I was younger, I believed life was like a seesaw. When something bad happened, something good had to happen afterwards. Now that I’m older, I see that life is like a seesaw, but not in the good or bad occurrences sense. When a person gets on a seesaw alone, the seesaw does not stay balanced, for weight is only on one side of it. In your life, if you focus on one extreme thing, life will always be lopsided. To find true happiness you must find a balance. A balance of too much, and not enough…

Hinduism and Buddhism Hinduism and Buddhism are two of the five major religions in the world. They are widely practiced, and have been around for centuries. Like every other religion they both have similarities and differences. In this paper I will show you the structure of each religion and I would also like to show how they compare and contrast. Hinduism is a very common religion but also there are many that aren’t aware of the foundation of Hinduism. Well it is more accurate to say that no…

colorful and exotic ceremonies, linking a man and a woman forever, but behind these ceremonies are complex and important rituals. These rituals reflect the significance of marriage in Hinduism, as the joining of two individuals’ dharma, kama and moksha and the union of two families. The institution of arranged marriages is often criticized in the Western world as being choiceless, and leads to wonder whether society is going through changing times, leading towards more love-based marriages, with…

Hinduism in America In this paper I am going to talk about the religion of Hinduism and its role in the United States and in the city of Philadelphia. As a Hindu it is a great opportunity to learn more about my religion because Hinduism is complex and interesting religion to research about. In this paper I will talk about Introduction of Hinduism, Sacred texts, Notion of Karma and Reincarnation, Sacred symbols, Hinduism in the United States, Hindu temples in Philadelphia, Hindu Festivals and…