Firstly Hinduism is not a religion, it is way of life
Hinduism-oldest religion in world
The Vedas were written in 1700–1100 BC and Upanishads were written in 700 to 500 BC
Concept of cyclical time
Hindus believe in cyclical time
There is no beginning and endings
There are 4 yugas-1) kritayuga 2) Treta yuga 3)Dvapara yuga 4)kaliyuga
4 yugas are about 4.32 million years
At end of 4 yugas decline in human morality lead to total destruction of world
We are in 4th and final yuga kali
In kaliyuga shiva will perform a dance which will destroy the world.
Concept of Trimurti
Brahma-creator of world
Vishnu-preserver of world which means he protects the universe from being destroyed and keeps it going, according to this religion.
Shiva is known as “The Destroyer”. At end of every yuga shiva destroys world by opening 3rd eye.
108 have long been considered a sacred number in Hinduism. This number also connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth: The average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters.
Classification of Hindus
We all know Muslims are classified into Sunni and Shiva. Christians into catholic and Protestants.
Similarly Hindus are classified into
1) shaivism
2) vaishnavism
3) shaktism
4) smartism
Worship of five shrines with five deities, all treated as equal – Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, Ganesha, and Shakti
Science behind Hindu traditions
1. Tulasi
Tulasi is sacred in hinduism.we regard it as earthly manifestation of godess tulsi(avatar of laxmi)
Science-According to Ayurveda Tulasi enhances your immunity
2. Upavas/fasting
Science-fasting diet showed health benefits including weight loss, lower blood pressure and a drop in levels of the hormone IGF-1, which primarily stimulates growth but also plays a role in regulating blood glucose levels.
3. Throwing coins into river
Hindus believe throwing coins into river can make them lucky
Science-Ancient Indian Science was very superior and there are many mentions in Ayurvedic texts about use of copper for water purification, or using copper or silver pots to store water. Silver, Copper and their alloys have many antimicrobial properties. And in ancient times the currency was forged with copper and silver.
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