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FAQ Hinduism

Why is Hinduism so confusing ?

There are multiple reasons for that. Trying to do an in and outanalysis without getting on to taste its fruit by practicing would makeone feel exhausted. Because it is not a religion of limited contours. Itis really an ocean of knowledge.

But don't we find quite contradicting statements in Hindu scriptures ?What explains that contradiction ?

Science tells us that water becomes ice when its temperature falls tozero degree centigrade or below. The same science also tells that

water can exist even in temperatures below zero degree in certainconditions and the water is called super-cooled water. Which one tobelieve ? The fact remains that both the statements are true howevercontradicting they are. Hinduism - an open religion - supports theview that there could be multiple facets of the same truth! And hencethe things that have a value in them would find their place inHinduism. Some scriptures would say knowledge is the way to theSupreme and some would say devotion is the way! There is no needto be confused. Choose the way that is appropriate in your situation,but do remember just because one is approprite for you, the othersdo not cease to be true !!

Why there are so many gods in Hinduism ?

Generally Hindus believe in one Supreme God. But there are manydevas who are praised in the religion. These devas are actually thelife supporting powers. For example Sun, Moon, and Air withoutwhich the life cannot exist. God is called devadeva because It is the

Thing on which even all these celestial powers survive on. InHinduism these elements which make the life possible are praisedalong with the Very Essential God. This gives the feeling that Hindusbelieve in many gods.

Why Hindus worship idols ?



Though the Supreme God is beyond a definite form with specifiableattributes, the Attributeless could be enjoyed only at a matured yogicstate. For the benefit of the creatures the God appears in variousforms for the matured visions. These splendid forms are easy tocomprehend even for a layman. Apart from these Hindus worship theholy symbols like shiva li.ngam those making ease in meditation andworship at the same time referring to God's formlessness. A carrier tomove to the destination with ease.

Does Hinduism prohibit meat eating ?

There are actually very less things as prohibits, commands,

mandates etc in Hinduism. So in this case too Hinduism does notprohibit, but it recommends that meat eating could be avoided forspiritual benefits and kindness towards fellow creatures.

What is Hinduism's sacred text ?

Hinduism is not based on one single text book. Though it could besaid that vedas are the base, in essence veda is nothing butknowledge. It is the science of the self and Supreme. The science

can not be limited to one book so is Hinduism.

What are the marks on the forehead of Hindus ?

There are many virtual lotuses of power locus in the human body.The one at the place between the eye brows is highly powerful (whichcould be felt). This highly sensitive point is protected with thekumkum or chandan dots. Shaivites adorn their forehead with theHoly Ash the one with medicinal power and spiritual meaning and the

vaishnavas with the shri chUrNam and so on each indicative ofsomething.

Why is Hinduism so complex to understand ?

Well, Hinduism was not born out of the thoughts of one particular



philosopher or at one particular time. It is an accumulation of theknowledge and experience of seers from ancient time. Also as it doesnot impose the supremacy of one specific postulation hence manycomplementary at times totally different concepts exist because ofthis openness. This advantage makes it sophisticated.

So could it not be understood by simple minds ?

It could certainly be and it is. Apart from being sophisticated it is alsohaving various step by step procedures that arose out of thesophisticated thesis, for the layman to follow.

Who can become a Hindu ? Can one be a Hindu only by birth ?

No, not at all. As the knowledge in Hinduism is not in a closedboundary, Hinduism does not limit itself to any closed boundary ofland, language or race. In fact people embracing Hinduism have beenthere for ages.

Hinduism is the religion of one particular land called India, right ?

No, actually not. This new name called Hinduism given to thisdiscipline is what makes it appear it as the religion of one land.Though it is currently practiced mainly in India there are references inscriptures like Shiva mahaa puraaNam that this worship was spreadthroughout the world. While the other parts have forgotten this historyit is still in practice now in other parts.

The Aryans invaded the Dravidans and ...

No, No. The words aryan and dravidan seem to be misinterpreted.The word arya has been used as a title of dignity while dravida refersto the land Deccan and not a race. The wars that are said to havehappened between these two appears to be a tint of imaginationadded to the purANic, epical events.



What is this caste system ?

Quite long ago the society was divided into four castes dependingupon the nature of service they do so that they together make surethe smooth running of the social system. It was like the operationaldivisions of organizations. These four castes were the four functionalpillars on which the society was standing. In the course of time thecaste started to get determined by birth and later some of thesesections started considering themselves superior to others. Thisfinally led to the cruelty and inhuman behaviors of untouchability etc.There has been time and again cautions from Hindu scholars againstthese inhuman behaviors. Now this system is getting phased out andthe Hindus should be soon out of the bad taste it left.

What is the status of women under Hinduism ?

Hinduism that views God as both masculine and feminine (and neutertoo), suggests the role of women hand in hand with her malecounterpart. Feminity is worshipped in the forms of rivers, land, etc.Females have the right to perform worship as their male counterparts.There are many vedic sages, philosophers of later day, poets queensand so on from the womenfolk (1). If the male has the authority over

the operations, the female commands the respect of the family. Theydo not compete but complement to form a better society. Quitenaturally the wife is called saha dharmini or the companion in thedharma. In the course of time and especially in the last milleniumthere has been an major deterioration of this status due to whatevercircumstances. It is time to shun away all those dirt accumulated onthe way and rediscover the glory of the ancient equality.

Who can be a Hindu ?

All the people, without restrictions of any sort. For, the God iscommon to the one living in Arctic, Antartic as well as in Sahara. It isthe God of those things beyond this Earth. Hinduism welcomes thepure knowledge from all horizons as well as can provide the paths forthe whole world, with no exceptions, to lead a life that is relishable



and that takes to the ever lasting Eternal Bliss.Here is a statement from the heart of the vedas

May the mind stabilize on the rudra , by which we, the two leggedcreatures, four legged ones, the whole world prosper !

The Grace of God does not limit to even just human beings. Its is forall the lives in this earth and beyond ! So Hinduism emphasises thatnot only can all the humans worship through its path, but alsoshatters away all barriers that differentiate even animals to be noteligible for God's grace.

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