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H I N D U I S M

Core Beliefs

1. Belief in God- believe in the one true god
a.k.a.: Brahman
Sacred syllable: OM
2. Sacred Texts- Vedas
  • Shruti-that which is heard
  • Smriti-that which is remembered
3. Trimurthi-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
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4. Moksha-Freedom from life and death
-Following the dharma(way of living accordingly) will have moksha
5. Puja-Form of worship
6. Samkhaya-Explains the fundamental principles of the universe
  • "purusha" and "prakti"

Practices

1. Initiation-Deekshya also spelled deeksha or deeksa(preparation or consecration for a religious ceremony) is given in a one-to-one ceremony, and typically includes the taking on of a serious spiritual discipline.
2. Feasts​
  • Diwali- Festival of lights
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  • Dussera-Important 10th day of Navratri
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  • Ganesha Chaturthi- Celebration of the birth of Ganesha
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  • Holi-Festival of colors
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  • Navratri-Nine nights
3. Special-Hinduism is unique compared to other religions for a varied number of reasons.
-does not have one founder
or core doctrine that
can be referenced

Others

1. Population-Hinduism has over 1.15 billion adherents worldwide
2.Yoga-Both spiritual and healthy lifestyle
-attain the "sattvic" state
3. Mimamsa-Interpretation of righteous actions
4. Caste System
  • Bhramin-priests
  • Kshatriya-warriors, kings
  • Vaishaya-merchants, landowners
  • Sudra-commoners, peasants
  • Untouchables-out of caste
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