
Hinduism: This Is Hinduism
Learn the Basics About Hindu Beliefs, Gods, and Rituals
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Jane Peters
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This audiobook contains an easily accessible overview of the Hindu religion, with a focus on those coming from the Western religions and cultures. While quite a few of us in the west are familiar with at least some aspects of the religion (karma, for instance), most of us lack any real depth of understanding of the complexities and nuances of one of the world's oldest and most diverse religions. I hope that by listening to this book you can at least begin to scratch the surface of this rich and intricate religion.
We will cover the basics of the belief system, including the concepts of karma, reincarnation, ahimsa, and the one Supreme Being. These concepts unite all the various sects of the Hindu religion, as well as all of the regional and familial variations in what is a rich and complex religion.
The pantheon of the gods is described, with an emphasis on each god's function. The rich symbolism present in their depictions is also explored, for a small sampling of the main deities. A full treatment of the symbolism is a subject worthy of a full semester college course. Not only is Hinduism rich in its diversity of gods and goddesses, it is also filled with many different rituals and festivals. Some of the most important rituals that punctuate the life of a Hindu are described. Rituals that are performed for pregnancy, birth, and death are common. Like we are accustomed to in the west, the Hindu religion also celebrates many holidays. I describe some of the most popular.
Finally, I give a brief overview of what can only be considered one of the largest collections of religious scriptures in the world. They number over 100, though not all are accorded the same significance.
This work is intended to serve as a jumping off point for you to begin your self-exploration of the world's oldest and third largest religion.
Listen to the audiobook today to learn more about this fascinating religion.
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- 02-25-18
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- 09-02-17
Great audio book. Could be considered user manual
Great audio book. Could be considered user manual for life. Well narrated and nice to listen to. A mus for anyone with internal conflict
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- 09-03-17
Simple classic spiritual guide. Deep insights if y
Simple classic spiritual guide. Deep insights if you want to take the time and listen to this audible with an open heart.
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- 09-02-17
This is one of those audio books you can listen to
This is one of those audio books you can listen to as many times as you want and it will always teach you something.
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This is a great audio book. It is very insightful
This is a great audio book. It is very insightful and I learned a lot from it. I would listen to this almost 3 times a week.
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This is a very well written book by one of the bes
This is a very well written book by one of the best possible scholars on the subject.I enjoyed every bit of my time listening to this audible version.
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- 09-03-17
I enoyed listening to this,. Fantastic information
I enoyed listening to this,. Fantastic information for anyone who wants to understand what the Hinduism is really about
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- 09-03-17
If you wanna live it like royalty and behave as su
If you wanna live it like royalty and behave as such and feel free, I utterly recomend this wonderful auido book of spirituality.
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This audio book is really great and the explanatio
This audio book is really great and the explanations of the concepts within are clear and make it easy to understand.
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I am really enjoying listening to this audio book
I am really enjoying listening to this audio book .The emphasis on raising one's self to a higher level is a universal message everyone should aspire to.
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