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The Many Gods of Hinduism
The
biggest criticism of Hinduism from people of other religions
is that Hindus worship many Gods and therefore are superstitious
and ignorant of God’s real nature. A little analysis
of this view shows that the criticism is unfounded ...
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Tantra
Tantra
is a well known but highly misunderstood Sanskrit term.
Literally, it means a fabric and refers to a whole set
of teachings ... Read
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Karma
Karma
is one of the most commonly known but poorly understood
concepts of Vedic Science. This term first occurs in
the Vedic themselves which refer to karma as the ritual
we do in life ... Read
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Shruti and Smriti: The Two Categories of Hindu Scriptures
The Hindu religious tradition is unique among the world's traditions in that it admits of two categories of Scriptures: the timeless and the time-bound ... Read
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Why Do We Break Coconuts?
Hindus
believe that the coconut is the purest form of offering
that one can render unto God. The fruit is unique in
many respects ... Read
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The Significance of the Lotus
Numerous
references to the lotus can be found in the Vedas, Upanishads,
Puranas, slokas, kathas and other ancient Hindu literature
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Can God be Portrayed in Animal Forms?
God
dwells in all creation. Animals are manifestations of
the same Divine spirit as human beings ... Read
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Why do Hindus Revere Cows?
The
cow is a symbol of Divine love and grace. With no thought
of itself, but out of love, like the Divine Mother ...
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Why Are Hindu Deities Often Portrayed
in Wrathful Forms?
Hindu
Gods and Goddesses often have fierce forms, including
possessing fangs, wearing garlands of skulls, being
adorned with snakes, and other frightening appearances
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