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“When an elephant is in trouble,
even a frog will kick him”
Hindu Proverb
Resource
It is
better to walk than to run; it is better to stand than
to walk; it is better to sit than to stand; it is better
to lie than to sit.
Hindu Proverb
The Hindu
Universe - Hindu Resource Center Largest Hindu
and Hinduism site on the net. Contains comprehensive
introduction to Hindu dharma, complete text of 85 books,
several scriptures, ...
Denominations
"Hinduism
is a very rich and complex religion.
Each
Caste
is like a denomination with rich religious
practices. Professional priestly brahmin
castes have denominations like
Shaivism,
Shaktism,
Vaishnavism,
and
Smartha.
Each of
these four denominations share
rituals,
beliefs,
traditions and personal Gods with one another, but each
denomination has a different philosophy on how to
achieve life's ultimate goal (mokśa,
liberation) and different views of the Gods."
Source:
Answers.com
Hindu Sects All religions, including
Hinduism, have sects. A brief survey of Sects (past and
present)
List of Hindu organizations
Most Hindu
philosophies believe that there exist several paths to
attain God, and one can choose any path depending
on his/her individual nature. A number Hindu
organizations exist, each of which follows a particular
philosophy or a particular saint
History
and Origins
"There is
nothing noble about being superior to some other
man. The true nobility is in being superior to
your previous self" Hindu Proverb
The History of Hinduism The History of
Hinduism. Brahma Hinduism is the oldest and most
complex of all ... Providing an adequate history
for the development of Hinduism is ...
History of Hinduism What is the
history of Hinduism - explained in Ancient,
medievl and modern timelines.
Sacred
Texts
"Among the most ancient, revered, and sacred of
the world's scriptures, the four Vedas are
regarded as divinely revealed, eternal wisdom.
They are the Rig Veda, Atharva Veda, Sama Veda,
and Yajur Veda." Source:
.siddhayoga.org.
Founders
"There is
no known founder as such for Hinduism, no
creed, or single source of
authority. All the Hindu philosophies share
just a thin connection with each
..."
Source:
YGOY
"Within
Hinduism a large number of
personalities, or 'forms', are
worshipped as
murtis. Hindus believe in karma. The
belief is that these beings are either
aspects of the supreme
Brahman;
Avatars of the supreme being (Bhagavan);
or significantly powerful entities known
as
devas. The exact nature of belief in
regards to each deity varies between
differing Hindu traditions and
philosophies. Often these beings are
depicted in humanoid, or partially
humanoid forms, complete with a set of
unique and complex
iconography in each case. Source:
Wikipedia
Hinduism
Resource
Denominations
History
and Origins
Sacred
Texts
Founders
Gods
and Goddesses