What are the beliefs of Hinduism?

Answer 1

Indic World View:

• Anadi: without beginning, refers to the conception of the world and the way the universe works. No creation, because the idea is that it's always been there, without beginning and without end, what changes is its form.
• Kala: each cycle is divided into 4 different phases, called yuga (age/epic); First Phase: universe is at its prestige (pure) intellect is clear. Morally uncorrupted; as proceed throughout cycle we degenerate- negative elements push us towards a bad phase. Second Phase: kali yuga (age of distress) more concern for he self than for the neighbours. Most concern for money and material possessions. Consequence = disease, famine, etc.
• Samsara: nature of worldly experience constant movement of time and change is marked by a sense of anxiety, stress, suffering > our experience of the world, as a result of change, hence the world is unsatisfactory. The world is a troubled environment due to anxiety and stress.
• Punarjanma: You and I are an integral part of this process. Movement of time. We keep the world going round and round. Rebirth > born > live > die > rebirth, and the cycle continues. Death is only the shedding of a body. (usually in a circle); reincarnation>many different forms: ladder of existence. 4 different categories of birth. 1) human 2)animal 3) bodiless beings (supernatural beings > ghosts) 4)divinity; with extra powers. THE LADDER (top to bottom) divinity - human - animals - ghoul (- plants: JAINSIM); ones quality of moral action determines reincarnation category.
• Karma: literal meaning is action > constitutes actions. Whatever we do are all choices we make which represent some kind of action. Actions can be moral(good), immoral(bad), or amoral(neutral/no reference to morality/ moving objects). Every action has a consequence attached to it. What pushed us to be reborn > karma. 1)everything we do, think, say and feel constitutes an action we choose to do, think, say and feel 2)action can be moral immoral or amoral; all still has an impact, no matter what 3)EVERY ACTION AS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE REACTION - every action has a consequence attached to it 4) we cannot later escape out actions, we must face experience the result eventually if not immediately (if not in this lifetime, in another). There is no escaping ones fate- no getting away from the result 5) because we are always acting, no getting away. We are ceasely generating consequences to be experienced in the future, since we cannot possibly/logically experience the consequences in this lifetime, we must be reborn. KARMA'S A BITCH; karma makes the world go round >keeps up on the wheel of life. Perpetuates the whole mechanism of samsara. Every time you perform an action, it leaves and impression on your mind > etched into ones mid the more you do it ie. Getting out of bed is habitual. You can alter habitual actions. Bear absolute responsibility for what you experience because you have made the decision
• Moksa/Mukti/NIRVANA: "Stuck on the wheel of life" - been reborn over a million times, see life through the eyes of many à I just want a release from this system àthere might come a time when crave for something absolute, intangible, and lasting experience à moskha - murti/nirvana: freedom à ultimate goal, to escape the system and experience eternal joy and peace (final stage/aim in life) àdon't want to relate to heaven - "club med" in Hinduism)

Answer 2

Hinduism embraces a great diversity of beliefs, a fact that can be initially confusing to Westerners accustomed to creeds, confessions, and carefully-worded belief statements. One can believe a wide variety of things about God, the universe and the path to liberation and still be considered a Hindu. This attitude towards religious belief has made Hinduism one of the more open-minded religions when it comes to evaluating other faiths.

Probably the most well-known Hindu saying about religion is: "Truth is one; sages call it by different names." However, there are some beliefs common to nearly all forms of Hinduism that can be identified, and these basic beliefs are generally regarded as boundaries outside of which lies either heresy or non-Hindu religion.

The fundamental Hindu beliefs include:

- the authority of the Vedas (the oldest Indian sacred texts) and the Brahmans (priests)

- the existence of an enduring soul that transmigrates from one body to another at death (reincarnation)

- the law of karma that determines one's destiny both in this life and the next.

Note that a specific belief about God or gods is not considered one of the essentials, which is a major difference between Hinduism and strictly monotheistic religions like Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Sikhism. Most Hindus are devoted followers of one of the principal gods Shiva, Vishnu or Shakti, and often others besides, yet all these are regarded as manifestations of a single Reality. The ultimate goal of all Hindus is release (moksha) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). For those of a devotional bent, this means being in God's presence, while those of a philosophical persuasion look forward to uniting with God as a drop of rain merges with the sea.

Virtually all Hindus believe in:

1. The three-in-one god known as "Brahman," which is composed of: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the Preserver), and Shiva (the Destroyer).
2. The Caste System.
3. Karma. The law that good begets good, and bad begets bad. Every action, thought, or decision one makes has consequences - good or bad - that will return to each person in the present life, or in one yet to come.
4. Reincarnation. Also known as "transmigration of souls," or "samsara." This is a journey on the "circle of life," where each person experiences as series of physical births, deaths, and rebirths. With good karma, a person can be reborn into a higher caste, or even to godhood. Bad karma can relegate one to a lower caste, or even to life as an animal in their next life.
5. Nirvana. This is the goal of the Hindu. Nirvana is the release of the soul from the seemingly endless cycle of rebirths.

* An important aspect is the concept of 'dharma' - fulfillment of one's duties and engaging in righteous action. Without 'dharma', one gets nowhere.

* The basic ideas of Hinduism are that: All beings are created equal. A man is known by his actions not his deeds. Peace is one of the highest goals. Nonviolence is essential in resolving conflicts.

Answer 3

500,000 troops in kashmir since 1947 making it the most militarised zone and longest on going conflict of the 20th/21st century.

that's more troops than USA has or had in Iraq. its just they got no oil so no-one cares or talks about it.

oh yeah and by the Indian governemnts own figures, they are currently fighting about 50 militants.

Answer 4

Your question my friend is not necessarily a simple answer, but I will try to explain. Hinduism has multiple gods, and at the same time only one. Now here is where it gets difficult. Brahma is considered the creator, and Shera is the destroyer. Brahma created Shera but is only in actuality another personality of Brahma. What Hinduism recognizes as "God" had many different physical form, and personalities to match. The version of "God" simply depends on what the situation is. As simple as it can be put would possibly be to say Brahma has a SERIOUS case of schizophrenia.

Answer 5

Hindus believe in a single supreme being. They also believe in reincarnation of the soul, karma, and the sacredness of life.

Answer 6

Hinduism looks to the world like the best and oldest religion in the world and if you look the trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva they are always there for you

Answer 7

Hindus believein one supreme god. Also known as the universal energy by some. Names might be different according to religions but the power is one.