Essence of Hinduism

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Essence of Hinduism

Hindus believe in an uncreated, eternal, infinite, transcendent and all

embracing principal, which is the sole reality. It is the ultimate cause and

foundation; the source and goal of all existence. This is 'Par Brahman.' This

causes the Universe and all beings to emanate from it, transform into the

Universe or assume its appearance. ' Brahman ' is the self or 'Atman' of all

living beings. The Atman seeks to unite with the Par Brahman in a desire for

salvation. This religious search for the ultimate truth has been the focus of

India's spiritual life.

Another characteristic of the religion is the principle of 'Ahimsa' or

non-violence and is regarded as the keystone of a Hindu's ethics. Hindus

believe in rebirth and transmigration of the soul or 'Atman' and that the soul

never dies, it merely takes on a new body.

It is an individual's deeds or ' karma ' that decide his fate in this as well as

the next life. Karma or previous actions of a being are the factors that

determine the condition into which a person, after his death and subsequent

stay in heaven or hell, is reborn in one form or another. This cycle of

birth-death-birth is the 'Samsara.' For a Hindu, mundane day-to-day life is not

true existence.

All human endeavors should be directed towards liberation or 'Moksha' from this

endless cycle of birth and rebirth. Final salvation or emancipation is the one

permanent and eternal truth. It is with the attainment of Moksha that the Atman

meets and joins the Brahman who symbolizes the One Truth that is the Whole

Truth.

 

source:indiatimes.com

Arun Reddy Nukala

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