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What are the differnces between the Hindu philosophies and the Bu...
Hindu philosophy advocates highest value for the unknown (GOD) through which proposes to control human societies. Buddhist philosophy advocates highest value for the order of social system. Read More »
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What is Mahavakya in Hindu philosophy?
The Mahavakyas are: 1. Prajnanam Brahma - "Consciousness is Brahman" (Aitareya Upanishad derived from the Rig Veda) 2. Tat Tvam Asi - "Thou art That" (Chhandogya Upanishad derived from the Sama Veda) 3 Aham Brahmasmi - "I am Brahman" (Brhad... Read More »
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What is the philosophy of the Hindu religion?
The highest principle in Hinduism is Brahman, which is the name for the most fundamental reality underlying the universe. It is the infinite consciousness beyond names, forms and ideas of any kind, and is without qualities or limitation. Th... Read More »
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Hindu philosophy is divided into six āstika (Sanskrit: आस्तिक "orthodox") schools of thought, or darśanas (दर्शनस्, "views"), which accept the Vedas as ... More »
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you are God(creator). Read More »
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Maya means "that which is not" (i.e. illusion). It refers to accepting the temporary as having lasting value, and looking for enduring happiness in this world.Through cultivating the quality of goodness the soul may rise to transcendence an... Read More »
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Dharma means one's natural duty. For example, it is fire's duty to burn. Similarly for a human, the natural duty is to reach Nirvana i.e. personal liberation. In other words, Dharma means Natural Law or Reality. It's way is considered the W... Read More »
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"Shankaracharya is the first among the three acharyas who reformed Hindu religion by giving their own interpretation to the ancient sacred texts. At the time, the vedic texts which have come down to Indians through the ages and only orally ... Read More »
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There are 5 levels of human chenta 1- Awakened (Jagrat) 2- Dream state (swapana) 3- Dreamless sleep (sushupti) 4- Turiya (beyond above three) 5- Turiyatit (beyond all manifested) Read More »
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The most revered teachings of Hindu philosophy ( which is lumped together as "Sanatana dharma" ) are those of Vedanta - literally means "end of the vedas".  These texts are called Upanishads and expound a non-dualistic philosophy. In essenc... Read More »
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