As the world's third largest religion with about 850 million followers is a special religion of Hinduism. Because it forms an umbrella for various faiths within Hinduism. Most Hindus not only believe in one God, but in different gods. In some directions of Hinduism there is even a main God and by gods. All Hindus believe in the divine power "Brahma" in rebirth and salvation. They revere and protect the sacred cow and a pilgrimage to the holy places every year to honor their gods.
Hinduism is after Christianity and Islam, is the third largest world religion. A "world religion" is a religion that has spread worldwide. These include, in addition to the three mentioned even Buddhism and Judaism. Hinduism has its origins in India and is one of the oldest religions in general. Approximately 900 million people around the world believe in this religion.
Hinduism is after Christianity and Islam, is the third largest world religion. A "world religion" is a religion that has spread worldwide. These include, in addition to the three mentioned even Buddhism and Judaism. Hinduism has its origins in India and is one of the oldest religions in general. Approximately 900 million people around the world believe in this religion.
When exactly was Hinduism, is not yet clearly known, because there is no "founder" such as Jesus in Christianity or in Islam Mohammed. It is clear that there were about 4,500 years ago, a people that lived along the river Indus. The Indus passes through Tibet, the Himalayas and Pakistan and is the longest river in the Indian subcontinent. Of the Muslims in the 13th Century migrated to India, the people came to be called "Hindu" because "Hindu" was the Iranian name for the Indus River. Hence the term comes "Hinduism".
Around 1750 BC hiked the "Aryans" from the area of the Urals in the area of present India a. The Aryans you must not imagine so, as did the Nazis. Historically they were a nomadic people from Central Asia. Nomads are people who are not sedentary, but always travel around and sit down occasionally. The religious views of the two peoples intermarried and from the Hindu faith was born. Also, the caste system in Hinduism is to be introduced by the Aryans. They wanted to provide more than the natives, who were then assigned to the lowest caste.
Hinduism is after Christianity and Islam, is the third largest world religion. A "world religion" is a religion that has spread worldwide. These include, in addition to the three mentioned even Buddhism and Judaism. Hinduism has its origins in India and is one of the oldest religions in general. Approximately 900 million people around the world believe in this religion.
Hinduism is after Christianity and Islam, is the third largest world religion. A "world religion" is a religion that has spread worldwide. These include, in addition to the three mentioned even Buddhism and Judaism. Hinduism has its origins in India and is one of the oldest religions in general. Approximately 900 million people around the world believe in this religion.
When exactly was Hinduism, is not yet clearly known, because there is no "founder" such as Jesus in Christianity or in Islam Mohammed. It is clear that there were about 4,500 years ago, a people that lived along the river Indus. The Indus passes through Tibet, the Himalayas and Pakistan and is the longest river in the Indian subcontinent. Of the Muslims in the 13th Century migrated to India, the people came to be called "Hindu" because "Hindu" was the Iranian name for the Indus River. Hence the term comes "Hinduism".
Around 1750 BC hiked the "Aryans" from the area of the Urals in the area of present India a. The Aryans you must not imagine so, as did the Nazis. Historically they were a nomadic people from Central Asia. Nomads are people who are not sedentary, but always travel around and sit down occasionally. The religious views of the two peoples intermarried and from the Hindu faith was born. Also, the caste system in Hinduism is to be introduced by the Aryans. They wanted to provide more than the natives, who were then assigned to the lowest caste.
Hindus not only in India
The followers of Hinduism are called Hindus even today. Most Hindus live in India, there are about 80 percent of the total population. Similarly, in some neighboring countries of India like Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the population consists of Hindus, but for the most part. Even in the United States or England, more and more people belong to this faith.
However, this is not because the Hindus proselytize - so that they travel the world and want to convince other people of their faith. Due to immigration, the Hindu religion in these countries has more widespread. However, the Hindus believe that one can be a member of Hinduism is not easy - it is a real Hindu only by birth.
However, this is not because the Hindus proselytize - so that they travel the world and want to convince other people of their faith. Due to immigration, the Hindu religion in these countries has more widespread. However, the Hindus believe that one can be a member of Hinduism is not easy - it is a real Hindu only by birth.
Estimated to be living in Germany more than 90,000 Hindus (about 0.1 percent of the total population of Germany). The majority of them are immigrants from Southeast Asia. But there are also German, who profess Hinduism, because they are of what is behind this religion believe. In some German cities, there are temples where Hindus can "live" their religion.
Many gods, many fonts
Hinduism is one particular religion, because it combines various faiths in itself. So there is no single religion, but only a frame that does not have certain rules and rituals that apply to everyone. For most Hindus, Hinduism is a philosophy and way of life, has the influence on daily life - for example in food preparation, at work or at school. They describe their religion as "Sanatana Dharma", which means as much as "eternal order" or "Eternal Religion".
Most Hindus believe not in one God, but to multiple deities. Therefore, Hinduism is often referred to as "polytheism", ie the recognition and worship of multiple gods. Among the Hindus, but there are also some who view only one God as the true. The main deity of the Hindus is "Brahma". Brahma is not God as we imagine it, but a "divine power" that makes everything alive. She has no right figure is neither male nor female, neither beast nor man, but everything. The main gods "Vishnu" (God of goodness, the evil turns in animal or human form), "Shiva" (God of opposites, which destroys the old, so that may arise On the New World) and "Krishna" (God with the flute, who grew up with the shepherds). The Hindus hold countless festivals honoring the gods and their individual birth. These are even national holidays.
Also there is no binding holy book such as the Bible in Christianity in Hinduism. There are many different fonts, after which addressed different Hindu groups. However, Hinduism's oldest, most important and sacred writings are the "Vedas". Translated it means (sacred) knowledge. The Vedas are various ancient texts about gods, magical incantations and songs which are common for millennia. Each Veda consists of basic texts for hymns, from instructions for performing rituals, from home and from different advice.
The eternal rebirth
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Because of this diversity of gods and faith, some say that Hinduism had no single religion. However, there are also features that are found in all orientations of Hinduism. For example, all Hindus believe in reincarnation ("reincarnation") of each person. They are convinced that there is life after death.
Thus, a person's soul is immortal and lives in a new way on. Hindus speak of a cycle of birth, death and rebirth. This eternal cycle is called "Samsara". Than what one is born again, according to Hindu belief hangs together with whether you did good or bad in his life. It is about the so-called "Kharma", all the good and bad deeds in the life of Hindus. It decides the fate of a people.
Thus, a person's soul is immortal and lives in a new way on. Hindus speak of a cycle of birth, death and rebirth. This eternal cycle is called "Samsara". Than what one is born again, according to Hindu belief hangs together with whether you did good or bad in his life. It is about the so-called "Kharma", all the good and bad deeds in the life of Hindus. It decides the fate of a people.
It is, who does good, get happy, who does bad, however unfortunate. By good deeds one could be to unity with God. It is therefore possible to the Hindu religion, leave the cycle. This is then called "redemption" or "Moksha". This is the ultimate goal of Hindus. Therefore, Hindus always try to lead a good life. They direct their lives according to a kind of code of conduct, known as "Dharma". That is, they must fulfill their obligations to the family and friends, help your neighbors, be kind to others and tell the truth. They are supported by "ten rules of life": keep clean, be happy, be kind and patient, to form, sent all the way to the gods, not destroy and hurt, do not lie, do not steal, others do not envy, not intemperate and greedy be.
