Rigveda

The Progression and Development of Vishnu throughout History In the Hindu Religion Vishnu is arguably the most important god amongst all other gods. Together with Shiva and Brahma, Vishnu makes up the Hindu holy trinity which is known as the Trimurti. “Trimurti” translates to “three forms” in English. These three gods make up what is known to conform to God’s duties of “creation, sustenance and destruction.” Importantly, Vishnu is considered to be the one who maintains balance in the Universe…

129th Hymn of the Rigveda, it discusses cosmology and origins of the universe. The Nasadiya Sukta is a form of scepticism that argues about the existent and the non-existent brining out an agnostic tone. However, the analysis in The Basic Concept of Vedic Religion by F. B…

Subject: Hinduism and Buddhism While Buddhism and Hinduism share many similar beliefs, these two religions differ in concepts of anatman and atman, especially in relation to path one must follow to nirvana. First we will explore the Hindu concepts of the soul based on the concepts found in the Upanishads. The Upanishads are texts that contain the concepts of Hinduism that were based on the Vedas. They are commonly referred to as the Vedanta, which is interpreted as “the highest purpose of the…

The introduction of the Aryan people permanently changed the religious beliefs and social structure of Indian society when they arrived in the Indus valley in about 1500 BC and marginalized the native Dasyus people (Violatti, 2013). Although the Aryans changed almost everything about Indian society, arguably the most influential change was the introduction of the Varna or caste system. The Varna system was connected to the Hindu religion, another decisive change that the Aryans brought to the…

Buddhism is based upon the teachings of Buddha, a man known as “the enlightened one”. Hinduism is one of the most diverse and complex religions in the world, this is because of Hinduism having no official set of teaching or rules to follow. Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in several ways, such as their ways of worship, their pilgrimage, and their beliefs. When it comes to worshiping Hinduism and Buddhism are rather similar. Hinduism uses murtis (images), mantras (prayer), separate rooms…

As per the Vedas it is believed that once there were seven sages and Atharvan was the legendary among others who learnt the fire sacrificed or yajna, performed and then delivered the knowledge to others and with Sage Angiras he had written the Atharvaveda. Also in mundaka upnisad and some other texts, it is mentioned that he was born from the mind of the brahma and was the eldest son. Thereafter the races were started and people were known and categorized according to the different seven sages…

In a drought stricken area like the whereabouts of my school, the first rains of the year is a cause for major celebration. So, we did just that. Having lived in Qatar all my life, the hills and the lakes that surrounded me were luxuries I had not been lucky enough to witness. My joy knew no bounds. My classmates and I splashed about in the knee-deep muddy waters that filled the trenches. Suddenly, it started to drizzle. I tilted my head up to gaze at the sky, and what I saw next took my breath…

.Yoga Vasistha Yoga Vasistha (Sanskrit: योग-वासिष्ठ, Yoga-Vāsiṣṭha) is a philosophical text attributed to Valmiki, but the real author is unknown. The complete text contains over 29,000 verses. The long version of the text is called Brihat Yoga Vasistha, wherein Brihat means "great or large". The longer version is also referred to simply as Yoga Vasistha and by numerous other names such as Vasiṣṭha Ramayana. The short version of the text is called Laghu Yoga Vasishta, wherein Laghu means "short…

his mouth, rulers and warriors from his arms, merchants and traders from his thighs, and workers and peasants from his feet" (Ancient Civilizations). The Brahmins held the most power, and were given the honor of interpreting the caste rulers. The Rigveda, a book of ancient India texts and hymns, gave the Brahmins the divine manifestation to divide society into four groups. Below the Brahmins were the Kshatriyas, also known as the class of nobles. These men and women were born into administration…

Confucianism, Buddhism, & Hinduism Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism are all religions based on ethics: the universal human assumption that peace and happiness can be gained when all people are wise and do well. Hinduism comprises so many different beliefs and rituals that some sociologists have suggested thinking of it as a grouping of interrelated religions. Two other religions of the Far East include Confucianism and Buddhism. These ethical religions have no gods, but advocate ethical and…