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    Esteem of Hindu Goddesses and Hindu Females Hinduism is the world’s oldest existing religion but has constantly evolved as Hindus have experienced other religious traditions. Since the religion Hinduism started‚ Hindu females have not been given equality with men. Men were always considered Supreme and potent creatures on the earth. The main God in Hinduism is Brahma and many other male and female deities are followed by Hindus. Hindus believe in reincarnation and believe that they will amalgamate

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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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    well considered the origin of flesh-foods‚ and the cruelty of fettering and slaying corporeal beings‚ let man entirely abstain from eating flesh. Manusmriti 5.49 Hinduism is known for their respect for all creatures and their compassion towards al beings as a basic principle of their religion. There are several reasons as to why Hinduism teaches this respect for animals‚ these are; The Laws of Manu‚ The Vedas and Ahisma. Question b Animals as carriers of different deities; In some Hindu temples

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    could not understand they would use the gods and goddesses to provide an explanation. They needed these gods and goddesses to make sense in their lives. The explanations that the Greeks would use gods for splits into two general categories. They used the gods to explain natural occurring phenomena and things about nature‚ and they used them to explain social issues and human life and the course it takes. People did not have the means at this time to explain why things happen with nature and in the surrounding

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    Hinduism vs Islam Diffen › Philosophy › Religion › Hinduism Hinduism and Islam are the third and second most popular religions in the world respectively. They differ in many respects - including idol worship‚ monotheism and their history. Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion that originated in the Middle East in the 7th century CE with Prophet Muhammad. Hinduism on the other hand is a polytheistic religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent in the pre-classical

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    Despite the fact that the females were looked upon as second class citizens‚ some of the female goddesses had power and influence. The three most powerful goddesses were Athene‚ Artemis and‚ Hestia. Many people now can learn lessons from them. They all influenced and guided people throughout their life which made them admired by many gods‚ Olympians‚ and mortals. Goddesses were a “symbol of wisdom‚ caring‚ nurturing‚ cunning and trickery” Firstly‚ Athene is wise which made her powerful and influenced

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    Hinduism Paper Victoria Day Axia College University of Phoenix Hinduism is a set of traditions and beliefs that evolved over a long period of time. I believe the Hindu religion is made up of its own diversity. Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion. It is one of the most complex religions. Hinduism is the traditional religion of India. Saguna Brahman is the ultimate God in Hindu religion. The tradition of Hinduism acknowledges that there are many paths which people may seek religious

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    Jessica Pellegrini Lord Shiva and Saivism There are over 330 million different deities worshipped in Hinduism. Many of which are lost to people today and many who are still thriving to be the highest they can. The three supreme gods: Vishnu‚ Brahma‚ and Shiva are still the highest of all today. Lord Shiva is the third and final of the Trimurti‚ the three supreme gods. The first was Brahma and the second Vishnu. Lord Shiva has been among the religion for centuries dated all the way back as far

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    There are many gods and goddesses within the Egyptian culture. They were put there to explain why things happened and how things came to be. Below are some of the most significant of the Egyptian gods and goddesses. There is Amun-ra or Amon‚ “The Hidden One”‚ who is known as the King of the Gods and Goddesses in Egypt. There is also‚ Seth‚ “The God of Chaos‚” and Ra‚ ”The God of Sun and Radiance‚” who was believed to have created the world by the Egyptians. Osiris is “The King of Living‚” and is

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    Practiced in primarily India‚ Hinduism is an older religion which honors many gods and goddesses. One tries to free themselves from an on-going cycle known as samsara (a cycle of reincarnation) so that they can reunite with Brahman (a theological idea where which one can reach a superior or divine state). Hindus believe that each and every action will result in some form of karma‚ and bad karma will often prevent liberation from samsara. Because one is believed to reincarnate after death‚ bad karma

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