Hinduism: 4 definitions
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Hinduism means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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: WikiPedia: HinduismHinduism : A worldwide religious tradition that is based on the Vedas and is the direct descendent of the Vedic religion. It encompasses many religious traditions that widely vary in practice, as well as many diverse sects and philosophies.
: Shodhganga: The significance of the m奴la-berasHinduism is the general term for all the forms of worship in which the Hindu religious consciousness has found expression. It has had a significant influence on the structure of Indian life. More significantly, Hinduism teaches Indian aesthetic and emotional culture for spiritual understanding and character development through fine arts like music, dance, drama, painting, and sculpture. Hinduism is also referred to as Vaidika Dharma, meaning 鈥渞eligion of the Vedas,鈥� in the ancient Hindu scriptures. The original name of Hindu Dharma is San膩tana Dharma, or 鈥渦niversal religion鈥�.
Hinduism is a way of life and is based on the practice of dharma, the code of life. The ultimate objective of religion is the realization of truth by getting united with the Supreme Being, Param膩tman. There are three distinct aspects in Hindu religious belief: the temples, philosophy and the guru (teacher). In this study the devotee-deity union is centered on the temples.
Hinduism has different sects such as 艢aivism (the followers of 艢iva), Vai峁ａ箛avism (the followers of Visnu), Kum膩ryam (the followers of Murukan), Ga峁� apathyam (the followers of Ganapati), 艢aktism (the followers of goddess) and S奴ryam (the followers of Sun God). Each sect has numerous images in various forms. M奴rti is the deity of the temple. The deities differ according to the religious faith of the people. Each sect has a philosophy and religion of its own.
India history and geography
: archive.org: Social Life In Medieval RajasthanHinduism in R膩jasth膩n.鈥擳he Vedic sacrifices, as we have referred to above, were in vogue among the richer sections of society. The available evidence tends to show the orthodox sects, generally termed Hinduism, were, popular in R膩jasth膩n from the early ages. In these sects, worships of Brahm膩, Sun, 艢iva, Vi峁ａ箛u, R膩ma and other deities were pre-eminent.
: What is India: Inscriptions of the 艢il膩h膩rasHinduism during the reign of the 艢il膩h膩ra dynasty (r. 765-1215 A.D.).鈥擧induism was in the most flourishing condition in this period. The old Vedic sacrifices had long been out of vogue. There are no references to the performance of such 艣rauta sacrifices as the V膩japeya and the A艣vamedha in any 艢il膩h膩ra inscriptions. The Sm峁泃is also, which were held authoritative in this period, and their commentaries do not preach the performance of costly Vedic sacrifices. As the Vedic religion lost ground in this period, Pur膩峁噄c Hinduism came to the forefront. The worship of Pur膩峁噄c gods and goddesses prevailed throughout this period.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Search found 220 books and stories containing Hinduism; (plurals include: Hinduisms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
The Weberian Thesis and Its Implications in India < [Volume 42 (1976)]
Hinduism's Role in Economic Development in India < [Volume 15 (1963)]
Exploring Swaminarayan Hinduism: A Comprehensive Introduction < [Volume 118 (2002)]
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult鈥擨ndia and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 3.1 - Hindu Gods and Goddesses of Bali < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
Part 3 - Religion and Culture of Bali (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
Part 1.2 - Hinduism in Indonesia < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
Hinduism: The Golden Thread of Indian History < [January 鈥� March, 1979]
Scientific Approach to Hinduism < [July 1964]
The 'Songs From Prison' < [January 1937]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
Sectarianism And Pluralism < [Introduction]
Early Modern Sectarianism and Modern Pluralism < [Conclusion鈥擜 Prehistory of Hindu Pluralism]
Early Modern Sectarianism and Modern Pluralism < [Conclusion鈥擜 Prehistory of Hindu Pluralism]
Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study) (by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha)
1. Introduction (Mysticism in India) < [Chapter 2 - Mysticism in Br膩hama峁噄c Literature]
2. Introduction to Br膩hama峁噄c Literature < [Chapter 2 - Mysticism in Br膩hama峁噄c Literature]
5.1. Mystical Path in Veda < [Chapter 2 - Mysticism in Br膩hama峁噄c Literature]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Introduction < [Chapter 1]
Chapter 2: The origin of Jainism in Odisha (Orissa)
Jaina Antiquities in Dandapalasa (Balasore) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
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