Hinduism Hindu Vedic Vedas
Glossary Terminology
Hinduism was a family of
myriad faiths that range from an absolute monistic triad, (Brahma, the Creator,
Vishnu, the Preserver, and Shiva, the Destroyer) to a pluralistic Hindu theism
(the Supreme Being manifests as many gods and goddesses).
One billion adherents follow
Hinduism today, mostly in India but there are large populations in other
countries. The scriptures and Vedic hymns of the Hindus espouse many different
viewpoints on Ultimate Reality but there are still many beliefs shared by all
Hindus.
Atharva Veda
Containing the knowledge of the sage Atharvan, the verses of the final Veda were
a mixture of poetry, daily guidance, and incantations. Overtime the hymns of
this rishi, eventually became a ritual handbook for the Brahmans.
Bhagavad Gita
One of the greatest religious classics of Hinduism and part of the Mahabharata,
this Sanskrit poem consists of a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjuna
on the eve of the great battle of Kurukshetra. Krishna convinces Arjuna to fight
his kinsmen, teachers, and friends by teaching him aspects of Bhakti, Jnana, and
Karma Yoga. Grounded in devotion and armed with the knowledge of spiritual
discrimination, Krishna performs selfless action.
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Bhakti Yoga
The Yoga of transcendent love, Divine Grace, and one pointed devotion to an
ideal conception of God with the Hinduism devotee choosing to venerate deity as beloved,
master, friend, parent/child. The Hindu Bhakti tradition disregards caste systems
and focuses on genuine inner feelings and personal viewpoints to foster
emotional well being, fulfillment, and the perceptual awareness of divinity
pervading all aspects of Creation. Doing heartfelt service, Karma Yoga, is also
integral to this path.
Brahman
Ultimate,
unchanging reality, composed of pure being and consciousness, Brahman, the all
pervasive, is both immanent and transcendent, both Creator and Unmanifest
Reality. Brahman, the primal soul, lies behind the apparent multiplicity of the
phenomenal world, and is fundamentally identical to the inner essence of the
human being. This all encompassing divinity, order, balance, harmony, law,
principle of intelligence, unified life energy, or pure consciousness underlies,
emanates, and resonates throughout all of existence...Continue on
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Ancient Roots of Hindu Teachings,
Bhagavad Gita and other Hindu Classics,
Bhakti Hatha Jana Karma Yoga Paths,
Glossary Terminology,
Hindu Deities Goddesses Gods,
Hinduism Spiritual Beliefs,
Hindu Vedic Scriptures and Upanishads,
Hindus and the Holy Cow,
Karma Dharma and Reincarnation Cycles,
Kriya Laya Mantra Raja Tantra Yoga Paths,
Manifold Mahadevas Nature Spirits
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