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What is Hindu place of worship called?Hindu temples are the community places of worship. Most Hindus have an altar in their homes in which they perform puja.
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When did Vedas come into being?Vedas are ancient scriptures revealed over 6000 years back. They were organized into 4 main books by Veda Vyasa in 1500 BCE.
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What is Hindu dharma based on?It is not based on the words of any inspired man or woman , but based on the eternal laws of nature hence the term “Sanatana Dharma ( Eternal vision and way of life)
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What is a Hindu god?Hindus believe in One Supreme Being Brahman both in formless and manifest forms.
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What is the relationship between Yoga and Hindu Dharma?Yoga has been described in the Bhagavad-Gita. The many limbs of yogic practices prepare you to gain the knowledge required for liberation.
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What is Caste system (Varnashrama) ?This original vision was not egalitarian nor was it prescriptive. Rather it was and is the description of roles that individuals play in society. According to the Vedas, these roles should ideally be determined by talent and self determination rather than by birth and are all necessary and deserving of respect.
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What is OM?Om is a word and a symbol representing everything in the universe. Om is considered auspicious and is chanted at the beginning of all hymns, prayers and rituals.
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Is their Heaven and hell in Hindu tradition?Heaven and hell both are temporary, sooner or later we are reborn.
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What is the sacred language of Hindus?Sanskrit is one of the oldest classic languages of the world and is the sacred language of the Hindus.
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How many Hindus are there in the world?There are 1.2 billion Hindus in the world making it the third largest tradition. 94%of the world's Hindus live in India. There are about 2.5 million Hindus in the USA.
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Who founded Hindu dharma?Hindu dharma is a vast and profound tradition that has no known founder or seminal event.
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What are the sacred Hindu texts?The Vedas are the Hindu sacred scriptures. They were revealed to the sages/seers. Hindus regard them as the repositories of eternal wisdom. The Bhagavad-Gita is the most popular Hindu scripture.
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Should you be a vegetarian to be a Hindu?Ahimsa or non -injury is an important principle of Hindu Dharma. Vegetarianism is simply an extension of the Hindu concept of ahimsa or non-injury.
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What is karma?Hindus believe in karma and reincarnation. Our present thoughts and actions affect the course of our destiny.
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What is the goal of life in Hindu dharma?Moksha or liberation is the goal of life.
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Do Hindus worship “idols”?Hindus worship deities or murtis which are images (tools) that help to connect to God. Images of deities are temporarily brought to life, so the divine can be brought to life.
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