question regarding our religion

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Posted: 10 years ago
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many foreigners ask question regarding our religion so here are some answer n pls do correct me if i'm wrong


1: do u have 330 million Hindu gods?


There is one supreme God that cannot be fully known or understood.

Hindus are encouraged to relate to God in the way that suits them best, like worshipping many deities who are believed to be manifestations of God. The trimurti or three main deities are Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer. That's why Hinduism is often thought of as polytheistic. It is not.

But there's debate on the proper terminology for Hinduism. Some call it a monistic religion, derived from the belief that everything in the universe is part of one substance or nature. Some, including Shukla, say Hindusim is henotheistic, which is the worship of one god without denying the existence of other gods. Others, say it is monotheistic.


2: y do u ppl worship idols?

Hindus worship a reminder of God.

No Hindu will say he or she is worshipping an idol. Instead, Hindus believe a physical representation of God - in the form of an idol - helps them focus on an aspect of prayer or meditation. For instance, a person who has just opened up a new business may worship Ganesh, the elephant god who represents success.


3: u ppl worship cows, rite?

Hindus do not pray to cows but they do regard all creation and all life as sacred.

Hindus believe every living thing has a soul. It is true, however, that cows hold a special place in Hindu society. That's why Hindus refrain from eating beef. Cows are seen as gentle, maternal figures that are providers of milk and other forms of sustenance. They are honored for their value.


4: does ur religion supports a discriminatory caste system?

Caste discrimination is rooted not in religion but culture.

Caste was an ancient system of occupational class delineated in Hindu texts that over the years developed into a rigid social hierarchy. The lowest castes, or untouchables, were marginalized and faced persecution. But many modern Hindus have argued that caste-based discrimination is not intrinsic to Hinduism and should not be thought of as religiously sanctioned.


5)is Bhagavad Gita like the Bible?

There is not one central, authoritative book in Hinduism.

But Hinduism is rich in scripture with a vast collection of ancient religious writings. Hindus believe god revealed truths to wise men who passed them on for thousands of years through a rich oral tradition. The scriptures include the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas and the bhagvad gita or song of god

Part of the epic tale, Mahabharata, the 700-verse Gita is the world's longest poem and takes the form of a dialog on a battlefield between a prince, Arjuna, and Krishna. It captures the core beliefs of Hinduism but not all Hindus read the Gita.

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Posted: 10 years ago
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great post shikha 👏👏
just commented on one of your other post . this is just the apt answer to every random question related to our culture . loved the way you explained about idols , cows and gita .

and yes i strongly believe that not only caste system but any kind of rude or cruel attitude towards any human is not preached by god , but it is human made . god is not so cruel with anyone.
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Its just a suggestions to my friends next time any foreigner ask about our religion this is what i tell them what does GOD stands for then i say them G stands for generator bhraman universe mean bhramha
O stands for orator - amoeba vish ka annu Vishnu
D stands for destroyer mahaish supreme Mahadev
we pray to nature and give respect to them in form of gods and goddess that we treat them.


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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: ashvikian4life

great post shikha 👏👏

just commented on one of your other post . this is just the apt answer to every random question related to our culture . loved the way you explained about idols , cows and gita .

and yes i strongly believe that not only caste system but any kind of rude or cruel attitude towards any human is not preached by god , but it is human made . god is not so cruel with anyone.



americans n infact few of our own people keep making fun off our religion widout knowing anything
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Posted: 10 years ago
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thank you😳
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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: nirmita

Its just a suggestions to my friends next time any foreigner ask about our religion this is what i tell them what does GOD stands for then i say them G stands for generator bhraman universe mean bhramha

O stands for orator - amoeba vish ka annu Vishnu
D stands for destroyer mahaish supreme Mahadev
we pray to nature and give respect to them in form of gods and goddess that we treat them.






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Posted: 10 years ago
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Actually the real term should be Sanatan dharma.
Please go through this link.
http://veda.wikidot.com/sanatana-dharma
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Posted: 10 years ago
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good post
few things i want to add on
hindu word is not fit for our religion as we dont have name for
our religion.it was not meant for spreading all over world like other
religion.our religion preaches us to travel from agyanta to gyan.
means by practicing all religious karmas we will not
get god bt for this we have to evolve ourself & destroy our ego.
our religion is individualistic not group one.
one cant impose his belief on other.no one can say in
our religion that he is god men & can enlighten other.
our veda upnishad gita all state that dharma is individual
journey.its changing one self not whole world.other will
follow their own way.we dont have authority to say that what other
belief is wrong.true dharmic man cant say other man to follow him.
who say it they are ignorant.true god believer dont need folowers.
ppl belive them on their own.

we have so many gods becoz ppl worship god through idols
as we remember our parents by seeing their photo or some nishani in their absense
same way one worship idol or anything as nishani of him.a comon man cant
concentrate on nirakar god so he need sakar nishani to visualise him.

our religion is caste & gender neutral.these caste & gender discrimination
are result of smiritis written by human.ved,upnishad.
mantras,gita all are neutral.but smirities were created by ancient intellectual
to form a society which could be best according to them.
they did include some unfair laws but they thought they were best according
to situation &/ time.so watever dirt in our culture is not becoz of
religion but those smirities & long span of gulami which forced
our society to be unfair & cruel.
today if our society could follow vedas ,upnishad & gita in true sense
then it will be true & fair.
but again our religion dont preach us to follow group or society but
our soul.since it is individualistic religion.according
to vedas upnishad gita if one know himself he will know
about god.all our religious practices direct us to be strong,
meditative,pure so that we can reach god.
all puja & karmknd is not way to reach him but learn dedication
sacrifice,purity,concentration to reach god.


well i wrote big post.but your topic make me so.thnks for discussion
as many ppl r ignorant about our religion.but again who care as
our religion teaches us to acknowledge ourself not to spread
our religious gyan to others.if one want one will get it.its god wish.
religion dont have boundary,specific rules.
the whole conclusion of our religion is that
one who hurt other purposely is paapi
one who love other is saint

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Posted: 10 years ago
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Originally posted by: imdevil


good post
few things i want to add on
hindu word is not fit for our religion as we dont have name for
our religion.it was not meant for spreading all over world like other
religion.our religion preaches us to travel from agyanta to gyan.
means by practicing all religious karmas we will not
get god bt for this we have to evolve ourself & destroy our ego.
our religion is individualistic not group one.
one cant impose his belief on other.no one can say in
our religion that he is god men & can enlighten other.
our veda upnishad gita all state that dharma is individual
journey.its changing one self not whole world.other will
follow their own way.we dont have authority to say that what other
belief is wrong.true dharmic man cant say other man to follow him.
who say it they are ignorant.true god believer dont need folowers.
ppl belive them on their own.

we have so many gods becoz ppl worship god through idols
as we remember our parents by seeing their photo or some nishani in their absense
same way one worship idol or anything as nishani of him.a comon man cant
concentrate on nirakar god so he need sakar nishani to visualise him.

our religion is caste & gender neutral.these caste & gender discrimination
are result of smiritis written by human.ved,upnishad.
mantras,gita all are neutral.but smirities were created by ancient intellectual
to form a society which could be best according to them.
they did include some unfair laws but they thought they were best according
to situation &/ time.so watever dirt in our culture is not becoz of
religion but those smirities & long span of gulami which forced
our society to be unfair & cruel.
today if our society could follow vedas ,upnishad & gita in true sense
then it will be true & fair.
but again our religion dont preach us to follow group or society but
our soul.since it is individualistic religion.according
to vedas upnishad gita if one know himself he will know
about god.all our religious practices direct us to be strong,
meditative,pure so that we can reach god.
all puja & karmknd is not way to reach him but learn dedication
sacrifice,purity,concentration to reach god.


well i wrote big post.but your topic make me so.thnks for discussion
as many ppl r ignorant about our religion.but again who care as
our religion teaches us to acknowledge ourself not to spread
our religious gyan to others.if one want one will get it.its god wish.
religion dont have boundary,specific rules.
the whole conclusion of our religion is that
one who hurt other purposely is paapi
one who love other is saint



i agree wid u 👏
the term "hindus" was coined by arabs
they came near sind river(birth place of our religion) for various reason n arabs couldn't pronounce sind inturn they called us "hindus"

v do not have caste or gender bias as u mentioned its just ppl to rule us made this discrimination


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Posted: 10 years ago
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thank you😊

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