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Hinduism Beliefs, 2006.
This paper provides a basic outline of Hinduism and Tamil Hinduism.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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The paper explains Hinduism's basic aspects and the concept of a philosophically elastic but socially rigid tradition. After introducing important sources of scripture and beliefs, mention is made of Hinduism's endless variation before a section that addresses the Tamil Hindu Saiva Siddhantin tradition and social variations attached to it. The paper explains how the idea is one of a strong shared body of tradition that also produces countless differences from place to place and according to caste and educational backgrounds.
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"Though a tradition involving a billion of the world's population, Hinduism tends to be little understood beyond what is seen in India where the religion developed as a forceful aspect of South Asian civilization. This essay explains scriptural and philosophical components and the imprint of concepts and values that are particularly important to the tradition. Hinduism is a totalizing religion in so far as it offers a way of life to millions of people and with considerable diversity in terms of beliefs, rituals and other practices, ethics, or what is seen as significant."
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Beliefs and Practices of Hinduism, 2006.
An overview and description of how the Hindu religion works and its philosophies.
2,504 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper studies the ancient religion of Hinduism from its roots back in the 1500s until is modern day. It highlights the different levels of Hinduism and how each one is assessed, what the main traditions are and which gods are worshipped and the level of castes applied.The paper concludes with a mention of all of the different symbols and actions of worship that are practiced.
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"Women are involved in the stage just as much as their husbands. The birth of the first grandchild is the beginning of the third stage, called the forest dweller stage. A man may choose to ask his wife to accompany him through this stage to engage in a spiritual quest. The fourth stage is that of the sannyasin, or wandering ascetic. This stage is for the forest dwellers that are ready to return to society but remain detached from the normal distractions of the world."
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Hinduism, 2001.
An introduction to Hinduism - its origins and beliefs.
3,841 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 74.95
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This paper takes an academic but practical look at this diverse belief system of the Hindu religion. The origins and development of Hinduism are discussed as well at its role in the world of today and in the lives of its adherents. Contrasts are made with Christian belief systems and Hindu and non-Hindu scholars are quoted.
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Hinduism's Ancient Roots
Hinduism's Holy Writings
Teachings and Conduct - Ahimsa and Varna
The Frustrating Cycle of Existence
The Pantheon of Hindu Gods
Hinduism and the River Ganges
Hinduism and the Soul
Hindu Teaching of Hell
Hinduism's Rival
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"Brahma, although central to Hindu mythology, does not occupy a place of importance in the worship of the average Hindu. In fact very few temples are dedicated to him, even though he is called Brahma the Creator. However, Hindu mythology attributes the assignment of creating the material universe to a supreme being, source, or essence-Brahman, or Brahm, identified with the sacred syllable OM or AUM. All three members of the triad are considered part of that "Being," and all other gods are viewed as different manifestations. Whichever god is then worshiped as supreme, that deity is thought to be all-embracing. So while Hindus openly venerate millions of gods, most acknowledge only one true God, who can take many forms: male, female, or even animal. Therefore, Hindu scholars are quick to point out that Hinduism is actually monotheistic, not polytheistic. Later Vedic thinking, however, discards the concept of a supreme being, replacing it with an impersonal divine principle or reality."
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Hinduism, 2007.
This paper explores the religion of Hinduism and its beliefs.
802 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The paper relates that Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world and has about 900 million followers. The paper describes how, in addition to being a religion, Hinduism is also a social practice that is entrenched in India where nearly 80% of the population is Hindu. This religion differs from many other organized religions because it lacks a uniting belief system. The paper explores what beliefs unite the Hindu religion, what cultural and societal influences contribute to its importance in the world today and how the desire for liberation from earthly existence can be explained.
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"Hinduism began over 3000 years ago near the Indus River in present day Pakistan. People who practice Hindu believe that there is a universal God called Brahman who appears in the human soul as Atman. This Brahman "has no form, and is eternal" (www.bbc.co.uk/print/religions/hinduism/intro.shtml). Hindus believe that Brahman created the universe and is the preserver of everything. There are also other gods who are worshipped along with Brahman. Some sects of Hindu worship these gods differently. Vishnu is considered the preserver and protector of the universe. He has appeared in different forms such as Krishna and Buddha. The god Shiva is the third part of the Hindu Trinity. He represents destruction which is not an entirely negative force because it is a force for recreation (BBC)."
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Hindu Belief System, 2006.
Examines aspects of a uniting belief system in Hinduism.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper examines the statement: "Considering that Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system, what makes up the Hindu religion?" It argues that because Hinduism has a looser belief system than other religions, it is sometimes perceived to have no uniting belief system. The paper also looks at cultural and societal influences that have made Hinduism vital to the region in which it originated and Hinduism's desire for liberation from earthly desires.
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"Hindu scholars say that Hindu is a guide for life. Each person follows his or her own path. That path will be different for each person, because each person's soul needs to learn different lessons before being reincarnated again (Subramuniyaswami, 2000). While most religions have rules to follow, such as the Ten Commandments or the rules laid down itne Qu'ran, Hindu does not have such rigid rules. In Hindu, each person is supposed to study and pray and develop the wisdom to choose his or her actions wisely (Subramuniyaswami, 2000)."
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Hinduism and Judaism, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the beliefs of Judaism and Hinduism.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper will seek to understand the differences and similarities of the Hindu and Jewish religions. By assessing the matter of idolatry and religious beliefs inherent in both religions, we can see how they compare and contrast.
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Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism, 2007.
A discussion on comparative beliefs about the afterlife, and paths to the afterlife, within four major world religions: Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper discusses the religions of Judaism, Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism. The paper examines how each of these religions has distinct ideas about the concept of life after death; what takes place after death; the nature of the afterlife itself; and how and where one arrives in the afterlife, based on the life lived on earth. The paper explains that the major religious books of each religion, in which those four religions' beliefs about life after death are described, are, for Judaism the Torah; the Hebrew Tanakh; and the Talmud; for Buddhism the Tipitaka; for Islam the Qur'an (Koran); and for Hinduism the Bhagavad Gita. The paper compares and contrasts teachings about life after death within Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism, respectively.
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"One major difference between the Buddhist and Hindu views of life after death compared to the Jewish and Muslim views of life after death has to do with the Buddhist and Hindu view of time as cyclical rather than linear. Judaism and Islam (and Christianity), each conceive of a linear concept of time, i.e., one's time spent on earth is then followed by one's time in the afterlife. Within the Christian New Testament, for example (Hebrews 9:27) it states: "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment" (BLB Hebrews 9)."
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Hinduism, 2006.
An overview of the Eastern religion known as Hinduism.
1,329 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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Hinduism is a very peaceful, reflective and meditative form of religious belief. This paper provides an overview of Hinduism. It includes information about this religion's history, beliefs, traditions and festivals.
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"It interesting to note that although there are Hindu temples, the worship of the Hindu religion is basically an individual one. Many Hindu homes have icons or statues and shrines at which the devout repeat the name of their favorite deity and offer a prayer. The truly devout Hindus worship three times a day. There are a number of explanations of the very word "Hindu." It does not represent a deity. It may be from the Arabic name for India, "Hindustan", or it could be that the origins came from an area near the Indus River."
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Classical Hinduism, 2007.
An analysis of classical Hinduism and its place in modern culture.
1,836 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper looks at how classical Hinduism is a very inward-looking religion, trying to keep its footing in an outward-looking world. It contends that eventually it is inevitable that Hinduism may well undergo a transformation, just as the modern world is transforming Indian culture.
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What is Classical Hinduism?
Hinduism and Historical Place
Hinduism and Modern Times
How is the Practice of Hinduism Affected?
The "Invention" of Hinduism
Continuing Practices
Conclusion
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"Hindus believe that an external spiritual truth exists, called Brahman. Human life has a two-fold purpose: to understand Brahman and to come to an understanding about the role of the human soul, the atma (Prime 6). Given that the human understanding is imperfect, understanding the soul is a difficult, if not an impossible, task for a single lifetime. For this reason, the soul begins on a cycle of rebirth, samsara, in an effort to come closer to the perfect understanding of Brahman and achieve oneness with the eternal spiritual reality. The fuel that drives this journey is called karma, which either elevates us closer to that reality or pulls us farther from it, based on the actions of our current life (Prime 6-7)."
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Understanding Hinduism, 2006.
This paper examines the values and traditions of Hinduism while stressing the importance of reform and modernization of those same traditions and values in order to continue thriving in a more Westernized world.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper focuses on the original values and traditions of Hinduism as well as the flexibility found in this religion which has spawned numerous sects which include Buddhism, the Rama-Krishna movement and Brahmo Samaj. Hinduism offers a unique liberalism that allows followers to remain loyal even when rejecting one or more of its tenets. The writer of this paper discusses how Western thought has stressed the need for social reform in countries such as India and Cambodia. Like Hinduism, Buddhism also needs to address the encroachments of Western civilization. This paper examines how communist-led countries such as Indochina and Cambodia have abolished Hinduism entirely. As both Hinduism as Buddhism stem from the same roots, both faiths continue to grow and face complex challenges caused by an increasingly global society where international interdependence is essential.
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"Western thought has also influenced the calls for social reform in India. Among the most problematic issues is that of the caste system. Some opponents of this social structure have opted to withdraw into monasticism, while others have chosen the more productive option for lasting change. The introduction of such modern developments as public developments as public transportation and fast-food restaurants has led to a practical relaxation of the prohibition against social contact between separate castes. More dramatic have been affirmative action measures towards outcastes or "backward castes," with such policies advocated by the former British administration, Mahatma Gandhi, and recent political policy. Other practices which have fallen victim to social reforms include child marriage and encouraged population growth."
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Hinduism/Christianity, 2008.
A study of the basic differences in the Hindu and Christian beliefs.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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The paper discusses the Gospel of Christ to Hinduism. The paper explores the differences between the two faiths and relays the basic tenets of the Christian faith to the reader to convert someone to Christ from the Hindu faith.
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Introduction
Christianity
Hindu
Bringing a Hindu to Christ
Response to Hinduism
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"For one to understand the wonder and awe of the Christian faith, one should have a basic understanding of the doctrine surrounding the faith itself. The Christian beliefs include knowing that any person, who believes that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Savior of all mankind and accepts Jesus as his or her personal savior, will be accepted into the kingdom of God. Jesus is believed by Christians to be the son of God and God as well as part of the Holy Trinity, which includes the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit(Study of Basic Christian. "
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Christianity, Hinduism And Buddhism, 2002.
Compares and contrasts the three religions.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 16.95
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Compares and contrasts the three religions. Their origins and basic beliefs. Idea of suffering. Hinduism's vision of existence. Belief in reincarnation of the two Eastern religions. Christian belief that individuals have one life on earth and eternal existence. Monotheism of Christianity. Many gods of Hinduism. Godhead of Buddhism.
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This study will compare and contrast Christianity, Hinduism,
and Buddhism, focusing on their origins and basic beliefs as
presented in the historical context of The Heritage of World
Civilizations, by Albert Craig, et al. In general, Hinduism and
Buddhism, religions of the East, are more similar to one another
than to Christianity, a religion of the West. Both Hinduism and
Buddhism are much older historically than Christianity, while
Christianity, unlike the other two, is monotheistic. Both the
Eastern religions believe in reincarnation, while Christianity
holds that the individual has one earthly life and thereafter
experiences an eternal existence in either hell or heaven.
Hinduism is the major religion of India, traceable to "the
second millennium before our common era." Craig adds that today
the term Hinduism "has become a catchall term used for all the
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Evolving Hinduism, 2006.
This paper examines the history and rituals surrounding the religious practice of Bhagavad Gita which is a branch of Hinduism.
1,794 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper explores the reasons and events that led to the introduction of Bhagavad Gita, which means 'Song of the Lord,' a religious branch of Hinduism. In the evolving world of Indian religion, the Bhagavad Gita, and with it the adulation of Vishnu, can be seen as a reaction to previous and concurrent forms of worship. The Bhagavad Gita built itself in partial opposition to the older teachings laid down in the Upanisads, yet another branch of Hinduism. The writer of this paper discusses the Bhagavad Gita's revolutionary text that grew out of the Hinduism that came before it and which compared favorably with emerging traditions in its own period. The writer of this paper examines the similarities and differences between the Upanisads, Vishnu and Bhagavad Gita belief systems as well as the historic significance of each form of religion.
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"In its most basic form the Bhagavad Gita is exactly what the title translates to-'Song of the Lord'. Though in her introduction to the translation Barbara Stoler Miller writes that it is more of a "philosophical poem" than a song. This poem, then, relates the philosophical conversation of Arjuna the warrior and his chariot driver Krishna (an avatara of the god Visnu) on the battlefield. Divided into 'teachings' the poem moves through the methods in which one can best serve the lord god Visnu. Almost every teaching reiterates the ones that come before it in miniature and then elaborates the teaching from something old and recognizable into something new and reactionary."
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Hinduism and Modern India, 2005.
A paper looking at the impact Hinduism has had on modern India.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper examines the effect of Hinduism on modern India and looks at the complexity of beliefs and practices included in the term Hinduism. The paper further discusses the origin of the practice of Hinduism and its impact on Indian politics.
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" To write about the impact of Hinduism on the India of today is to be beset by numerous difficulties of definition, of historical interpretation, of cultural perspective and to be struck most of all by the amazing complexity of beliefs and practices that have been included under that ethnic religious rubric. As Marty Pat Fisher puts it, in the Indian subcontinent there has developed a complex variety of religious paths. Some of these are relatively unified...
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