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Who spread Hinduism?
the vedic rishis
Who are the Saptarishis?
The Saptarishis are seven rishis that are spread across many places in the Vedas and Hindu literature. The rishis never enumerate there Vedic Samhitas directly by name though.
What are the various kinds of priests and holy people in Hinduism?
Priests, Monks, Yogis, Rishis & Maharishis
What is a six letter word using the letters h i r u h s?
rishis, shirrs, sushis
What is the father name of nachiketa?
Maharishi Gautama, one of the famous seven rishis termed "Saptarshi" was the father of Nachiketa..thanks!!
Who is the persons or person is credited with establishing Hinduism?
there is no founder and no precise date can be put on when it was established. Hinduism is not an ism, its a lifestyle that has existed on the Indian subcontinent and now represents a religion as such
Why is Hinduism a way of life?
Hinduism is a way of living according to the one's understanding of principles of Vedas and Upanishads. Veda is revealed knowledge. Just as the knowledge of gravity was revealed to Newton, similarly, in India, many Rishis or Seers were awakened to certain transcendental Eternal Truths. These Rishis realized that their real nature was not concerned with or linked with 'body or mind', nor was it dependent on sense perceptions, but was in fact identical with the Universal Consciousness.
Are parasara gothram and parankusa gothram are different?
Parasa Gothram and prankusa gothram are different. As because, these gothrams have different origins ie. these gothras are framed taking into account, the Rishis of that particular gothram
How old are Vedas?
The Vedas were revealed in the beginning of creation, about 1,960 million years ago to four sages, because they were holier than all other souls.they were Soorya, Vayu, Agni and Angiras Rishis
What did the Hindu caste system state?
The Caste system was originally brought out for society to work in the vedic period and medieval period. There was originally no concept of higher castes and lower castes but people created it after out of ignorance. Each caste was important for society to run effectively. The Brahmins were the teachers/gurus, Kshtriyas protected the people and hinduism, vaishya were the businessmen and the sudra were the builders. Over time these castes started to mix and create sub castes i.e brahmbhatts. Brahm which stands for kshtriya an bhatt meaning brahmin. The mixing of these castes was permitted but frowned upon by the rishis (saints/holy men). However later kings (kshtriya) often used to marry their daughters off to these rishis (brahmins by action) in order to serve them. In those times the rishis were given the up most respect.
Who was vishwamitra according to Hindu religion?
According to Hindu religion, Vishwamitra is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient times in India. He is also credited as the author of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including the Gayatri Mantra.
Where the Hindu religion born?
Hindu Sanaatan Dharma (religion) is the oldest region and was born since the dawn of civilization or the origin of mankind. It was born in the form of Vedas through four Rishis Agni, Vaayu, Aditya and Angira
