Hinduism
Central Belief
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History
Hinduism is the dominant tradition in Southeast and Central Asia. The Hindu spiritual tradition has no founder. Membership is gained through birth into the caste system, and conversion is not generally permitted.
With a history of more than 4,000 years, there are a some common features:
- Samsara, a cycle of birth, death and rebirth
- Brahman, a cosmic and universal principle underlying reality; the absolute soul.
- Karma – a system of merit, and demerit that determines the favorable-ness of the next rebirth
- Moksha, the state of mastery, when the soul achieves union with Brahman
Inspiration
Hindu Prayer to the Lord
O Lord of Lords!
You alone are my mother and father.
You alone are my relative and friend.
Only you are my wealth and wisdom.
You alone are everything for me!
Hindu Prayer for Guidance and Peace
Lead me from untruth to truth.
Lead me from darkness to light.
Lead me from death to immortality.
Om, peace peace peace
(Note: Peace in all three realms:
Surroundings, body and mind.)
Hindu Prayer for Brahman
(the one and only Supreme Lord)
Brahman is the offering, Brahman is the oblation
Brahman is the fire to which Brahman makes the offering
Brahman indeed is attained by one who is absorbed in action.
Hindu Prayer for Protection
May Lord protect us. May Lord nourish us.
May he energize us. May he make us brilliant.
May we be congenial.
Om, peace peace peace
Hindu Prayer for Prosperity and Happiness
May all be happy, may all be healthy.
May all prosper, may none suffer.
Om, peace, peace, peace
Sacrad Text
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Special Days
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Region
Southeast and Central Asia
Additional Information
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Hinduism is the dominant tradition in Southeast and Central Asia. The Hindu spiritual tradition has no founder. Membership is gained through birth into the caste system, and conversion is not generally permitted.
With a history of more than 4,000 years, there are a some common features:
- Samsara, a cycle of birth, death and rebirth
- Brahman, a cosmic and universal principle underlying reality; the absolute soul.
- Karma – a system of merit, and demerit that determines the favorableness of the next rebirth
- Moksha, the state of mastery, when the soul achieves union with Brahman
