1.the teachings of the Tantras, Sanskrit religious writings concerned with mysticism and magic rituals. 2.the beliefs and practices of Hindu adherents to the Tantras in place of the Vedas, especially magic rituals for healing, averting evil, and union with the female creative principle.— Tan...
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Covering all the major Hindu practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages, and religious texts, this is the most comprehensive Hinduism dictionary of its kind. It contains 2,800 entries on everything from Tantra to temples, from bhakti to Divali , as well as biographical ...
The first act of bhiksha during the upanayana ceremony—when the brahmacharin begged for food from his mother—symbolized the spiritual rebirth of the student. It was a form of initiation, marking his dependence on the spiritual world rather than his biological family. Bhiksha and the Guru...
Essays on Hinduism, Hindu way of life, beliefs and practices, the concept of God, Soul, Karma, idol worship and incarnation
Hinduism - Origins, Beliefs, Practices: The history of Hinduism in India can be traced to about 1500 bce. Evidence of Hinduism’s early antecedents is derived from archaeology, comparative philology, and comparative religion. The earliest literary s
What is Hinduism? Hinduism Definition. What are the major beliefs of Hinduism? What is the origin of Hinduism? When did Hinduism begin, and who...
What are the religious beliefs of Hinduism? What do Hindus believe about Brahman? What is the history of Hinduism? What is a follower of Hinduism called? What is the holy book of Hinduism? What is the importance of Brahman in Hinduism?
Religious Practices: Hinduism: Hindu practices include meditation, yoga, rituals, and temple worship. It is a highly diverse religion with a wide range of practices and beliefs. Abrahamic Religions: Practices in these religions often include prayer, communal worship, ethical conduct, and adherence to...
Hinduism is a continuous, living faith, with a history that dates back to prehistoric times. Since it was not an organized religion, many beliefs and practices of the Indian subcontinent that could not be distinguished or categorized as organized religions became part of Hinduism. ...