Hinduism Essays

To give the audience more information about the effects of Cigarette smoking in our body. And at the end of my speech, my audience should take note of the effects that could happen to them in the future if they still continue smoking. Central Thesis * Smokers who continuously smoke could die at the early […]

Hinduism; organized religion or compilation of smaller belief systems? Some would argue that Hinduism is a combination of both of those terms and much more. What encompasses the Hindu religion? Why do people of today, even in modern America still practice a faith that some may even consider paganism? In comparison to the dominant monotheistic […]

Studies of Religion Religions of the World: Hinduism. “Describe one significant practice within Hinduism and demonstrate how this practice expresses the beliefs of Hinduism. Further, analyse its significance for both the individual and the Hindu community. ” Hinduism could be described as one of the world’s oldest religions, dating back to some 3,000 – 6,000 […]

Bathing in the Ganges is a daily religious tradition in India that is believed to purify the soul and is regarded as integral to their culture. Stille describes the river as divine and capable of purifying the faithful who immerse themselves in it (598). Unfortunately, the survival of this tradition is threatened due to the […]

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President of India, stated that Hinduism surpasses being just a religion as it combines reason and intuition which cannot be expressed but only experienced. The belief in Hell is absent in Hinduism due to the conviction that God is omnipresent and no sins can overcome his love. Hinduism emphasizes four […]

Doctor Dr. T. M. P. Mahadevan P. Mahadevan has been extensively researching and teaching after obtaining a First Class Honors degree in philosophy from Madras in 1933. He was born in 1911 and his works, which provide deep insights covering a wide range, particularly emphasize Hindu scriptures and religion. Dr. Mahadevan delivered lectures on Indian […]

Nav-Durga In many temples, homes and calendars, this image is prevalent. It is well known, yet many may not know the meaning behind it. This is an image of the nine forms of the goddess Durga, often called Nav Durga, with ‘nav’ being the word for nine. Together, the symbols and emblems show Nav Durga […]

The British were overstepping their rights by abolishing Sati, they were completely biased in their opinion toward them. Sati has been around for centuries more than the British East India Company (BECK). The BECK has never meddled with their practice before, so what is it that sparked their sudden interest? The Hindus are positive that […]

Both Jainism and Sikhism have arisen as alternatives to Hinduism within India. As Molloy highlights, they both share a belief in karma with Hinduism, but both reject the polytheistic and ritualistic elements of Hinduism. Despite these similarities, Jainism and Sikhism are different in their emphasis. The founder of Jainism was named Mahavira. He was the […]

With a plethora of different ethnicities in the world, religious hypocrites plays a role in superior vs. inferior, preaching about converting and changing with time. Religious differences have inspired many wars throughout history, with each side believing their God or gods will carry them to victory. Some of this opposition continues from ancient times to […]

An Exploration to the History of Bollywood Dance In 2008, the movie “Slum dog Millionaire” inspired a new dance craze, quickly spreading across the globe. Due to the movies, popular hit song, “Jai Ho” and the famous choreographed dance shown in a memorable performance during the closing credits of the film, known as Bollywood dance, […]

Abetment of Sati, including coercing or forcing someone to commit Sati can be punished by death sentence or life imprisonment, while glorifying Sati is punishable with 1-7 years in prison. Within the Indian culture, the highest ideal for a woman are virtue, purity, and allegiance to her husband. This custom in which a woman burns […]

The Nayar people a caste from south Indian State of Kerala and Punjab have a very different culturals ways from ares. I haved learned a lot about them. I will discuss how they are with their kinship. I will also go into their religion and beliefs. Also their Policial Organization. Throough out I will also […]

Although Hinduism has followers across the globe, it is predominantly an ethnic religion in India where around 97% of its adherents reside. With approximately 900 million followers worldwide, Hinduism is the third biggest religion in the world after Christianity and Islam. The number of adherents increases by around 2% each year, especially in developing regions […]

Jainism call their role models tirthankaras. Jainism believe 34 people had reached perfection and are their saints. There is no way to prove this, historically, but there was the twenty-third person, Parshva. Nataputta Vardham known as Mahavira, an honorary title given to him, was considered the most recent tirthankara. Outsiders believe him to be the […]

Diwali, which falls on November 9th this year, is a highly anticipated and auspicious day for many of us in India. Personally, I eagerly anticipate the holiday for days beforehand, buying new clothing and lots of fireworks (my favorite part of the festivities), painting my home, purchasing gifts for my loved ones, and starting to […]

A team of international scientists from the US, UK, India, Pakistan, and Romania conducted a study titled ‘Fluvial landscapes of the Harappan civilisation’ between 2003 and 2008. The study confirms that the Saraswati river played a vital role in supporting the Indus Valley Civilisation. According to their research, the decline of this civilisation occurred nearly […]

Raja Ravi Varma was born on 29th April 1848, in Kilimanoor, a small town of Kerala. He is known for his amazing paintings, which revolve mainly around the great epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. Raja Ravi Varma is one of the few painters who have managed to accomplish a beautiful unison of the Indian traditions […]

Hindus believe that everyone has an atman (spirit), which is permanent and cannot change. This is in comparison to physical bodies which are not permanent and can change. The atman has the ability to be reborn many times; this is called samsara (reincarnation). This belief can be shown in the Bhagavad Gita, which states that […]

Indonesia is a country that has been controlled by many different powers, from the Indian civilization in the early centuries AD to the Republic of Indonesia that exists today. The Indian civilization began with the rapid spread of Hinduism, and eventually, Buddhism, and lasted until the sixteenth century AD. Indian culture and customs were introduced, […]

Before the 200 years of British colonialism in India, many regions of the country were under Muslim political control. During this time, the Hindus felt that their beliefs had been suppressed and the visual symbolism of Hinduism; its temples, were violated by Muslims whilst the country was under Muslim control (Talbot, 1995). It is alleged […]

Britain realized it when they took India from the East India Company and today the united States and European rowers are taking advantage of a large and cheap labor force and emerging middle class. Indian artists are benefiting especially from this economic boom as the middle class and wealthy in India are their main supporters. […]