Worldview

1. The   Question of Origin
Hinduism dose not claim a point of origin. Hindus believe that everything has always existed, that everything is a part of God and God is a part of everything. This includes mankind: Hinduism does not explain the beginning of man existence, or consider it a relevant part of their beliefs.

2. The Question of Identity
Hinduism does not consider humans to be more important than animals because they believe in reincarnation. Human can continue to come back on earth depending on their actions from one life to the next. This is the same for human and animals, but humans are considering a closer life form to reaching eternal oneness (Nirvana). The goal of begin human is to reach Nirvana in order to this, Hindus believe in four basics sub-goal: pleasure, wealth, harmony, and liberation. Finding the right balance of these four-sub goals brings a person closer to reaching salvation from the endless life circular. Hindus call this release moksha, and achieve moksha is to reach Nirvana.

3. The Question of Meaning or Purpose
According to Hinduism life is like an illusion or a dream. Everything around us did not really exist the way we see it. The purpose of man is to understand this concept, and to escape this circular of birth, death and rebirth as quickly as possible. This is called achieving oneness with Brahman which is done by eliminating wanting, craving and desiring.

4. The Question of Morality
Right and wrong or good or bad is what is known in Hinduism as Karma. In Hinduism morality subjective and a person need to determine for him/ her actions should be. It is up to each person to figure out how they should live according to the four goals in an effort to reach Nirvana. Therefore right and wrong are not concrete terms, but are subject to each person’s interpretation.

5. The Question of Destiny
Hindus believe that when they die, their actions in life will determine what happen to them. If they have reach moksha they will enter... [continues]

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