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Sacred Elements of Hinduism
The sacred elements of hinduism constitutes Hindu religious traditions, and their sublime meanings. It would be very difficult to completely list all the sacred elements of hinduism that make up the Hindu religious traditions because of the sheer vastness and depth of the Hindu culture and traditions that have evolved through thousands of years. Some of the sacred elements of the Hinduism religion are mentioned below.
Hinduism- The Basic Ideas
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Mahabharata was written more than 5000 years back. The Hindus call God as Brahman. Brahman is our soul. Brahman makes the whole world. There is nothing but Brahman in the world according to Hinduism. We do not see our true nature because of Maya. The goal is to break the curtain of Maya and see the self. Guru helps in doing that.
Foundations of Hinduism
If we trace history of the Hindus we would not find one founder of this Hinduism. That is the reason, some people believe that Hinduism is not a religion, but it is a way of life which had been adopted by the people of this sub region and they had been getting guidance from old Rishis, Munnis, Avrtaras and the Gods and Goddesses. The important works of the great Rishis who had been residing in jungles and had been creating guidelines for the people are contained and collected in four Veras. |