creation myth specifically emphasize this attention to lineage. The former‚ after creation is complete‚ refers to the creator as the "First Ancestor" from which "came forth all the wonders that we see and hold and use" (Leach). The latter symbolically describes the lineage through a palm nut‚ sent down to earth by the creator‚ which grows into a tree with sixteen branches. The deity then created sixteen sons and grandsons
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illuminati‚ and opens my eyes to a bigger picture of our world today. Some of the views of the illuminati include: There is a supreme deity; however the supreme deity is not an absolute being that is defined within the halls of illuminati‚ instead it is a being that allows adherence to hold to personal views of who or what their God might be. The supreme deity is called the creator and architect of the universe that is neither good nor evil. The practise of forgiveness A balance that exists within each person
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desire. Those who approach the Supreme Consciousness as Saguna Brahman that is that Consciousness‚ the Brahman with name‚ form and qualities with the desire for material prosperity‚ and worldly success and power will be granted that (because all Deities represent and are the different forms of the Absolute Supreme) and those who seek the Supreme Consciousness as Nirguna Brahman that is without form‚ name and qualities will be granted their desire of attainment of the state in which they get identified
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the farmers in a land where drought was a constant threat. Another important god was QUETZALCOATL‚ the feathered serpent‚ patron of arts and crafts and the god of self- sacrifice. Religion was ever present. Each place and each trade had its patron deity: each day‚ and each division of the day‚ was watched over by its own god. Priests were expected to live in chastity‚
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largest religion with nearly one billion followers‚ about 14% of the Earths human population. There are many that theorize Hinduism is not like any other religion that encompasses a particular way of life; that Hinduism is without a defined founder‚ deity‚ nor is Hinduism stuck to a specific system of theology. However‚ there are those that argue Hinduism is monotheistic because it does recognize the one supreme being of Brahman. Then some view Hinduism as Trinitarian because Brahman is visualized as
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belief in how many deities‚ there house of worship and their beliefs concerning the “Good Life”. Hindus are polytheistic‚ which means that they worship of or belief in more than one god. Some examples of the gods that they believe in are Braham‚ Ganesha‚ Shiva‚ Devi‚ Vishnu and Surya. Christians believe in one god‚ Jesus Christ. There’s a difference between what the two gods did. Jesus died for our sins. Braham one of the many gods was believed by the Hindus to be their creator. It is said that he
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What is Hinduism? One of the oldest religions of humanity The religion of the Indian people Gave birth to Buddhism‚ Jainism‚ Sikhism Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one‚ paths are many" Many deities but a single‚ impersonal Ultimate Reality A philosophy and a way of life – focused both on this world and beyond How did Hinduism begin? No particular founder Indus River Valley Civilization >5000 years ago Aryans enter 4000 - 3500 years ago Vedic Tradition 3500 – 2500 years ago: rituals and
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Hinduism II response In the previous section of reading‚ the idea of moksha was introduced. moksha is achieved when release from the cycle of rebirth occurs. The ability to reach moksha is dependent on the individuals ability to be impelled by the law of karma. According to the Hindu scripture‚ there are three ways to Liberation. The primary path is the way of action. The way of action is associated with yoga‚ more specifically karma yoga. The way of action is dependent on the idea of truly
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Hinduism is a vast and profound religion. Some of the sacred elements that characterize Hindu religious traditions are the Hindu scriptures‚ the Vedas‚ the Upanishads‚ and the main deities. One of the most important beliefs in Hinduism is acceptance. They have scriptures‚ mythologies that deal with many elements of life which are considered unacceptable. For example‚ Gita (considered to be main scripture which tells way of Hindu life‚ its duties) has story about Dropadi who is married to 5 brothers
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are other numerous gods and goddesses who represent different aspects of Brahman. The gods and goddesses commonly referred as Deva and Devi respectively. Among the many different deities‚ there exists Holy triad which consists of Brahma (the creator)‚ Shiva (destroyer of worlds) and Vishnu (sustainer). Sometimes these deities can appear in a given representation known as an avatar by a human being here on earth. The avatars often appear to save humans from an impending calamity. The Jain Tirthankara
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