Dec 21, 2017 similarities of hinduism and christianity in terms of teachings on morality christianity and hinduism teach morality in their religions. There are a number of books and different groups of hindus place varying importance to different ones. If the indus valley civilization 3rd2nd millennium bce was the earliest source of hindu traditions, then hinduism is the oldest living religion on earth. The bibles creation story teaches that there is one timeline of creation and that people should try to live good lives to please god. Because hinduism is an amalgam of popular religious traditions developed over thousands of years, the term official as opposed to unofficial can only be applied loosely. Bible accounts means stories or teachings from the bible asked in buddhism, religious literature, zen buddhism what is the holy book of hinduism and buddhism. After an indepth personal study of the bible, i have learned how god views life and death and coming from a christian background, the word of god stands as the sole authority for me. The upanishads are also called as vedantas or the end of the vedas. Hinduism has numerous sacred scriptures because unlike christianity, god is always with us and there is none of this one time in history he came down ins human form and gave us one authoritative book. God is indeed one but has different forms you can choose whatever you want. There is perhaps no religion in the world that is more variegated or ornate. Taoteching taoism book of philosophy was mainly written by laotse, who is believed by many to be the founder of taoism. However, the puranas are supposed to be complied by muni vyasa.
Hinduism has the vedas, which if it werent for them, you would never have your christian bible. Buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, and judaism. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books. May 10, 2020 here at the hinduism section of, we aim at presenting the original works that lay the foundations of hinduism. The buddhas sermons and teachings pointed toward the true nature of the universe, what is known within buddhism as the dharma. This book is a must not only for one interested in inner esoteric teachings of hinduism but also for any hindu who wants to have. One can believe a wide variety of things about god, the universe and the path to liberation and still be considered a hindu. Karma and reincarnation according to the theory of karma every action and reaction are opposite and equal.
While we have the main vedas, upanishads, the mahabharata in several translations we also present newer commentaries, anthologies. Here at the hinduismsection of, we aim at presenting the original works that lay the foundations of hinduism. Both the christians and hindus were taught about the values of peace, forgiveness, love, generosity, simplicity, spirituality, prayer, selfcontrol and many more. Christians who are not perfected are reborn for more lifetimes until they are. It has been around for thousands and thousands of years.
Unpanishads the upanishads are also called as vedantas or the end of the vedas. After an indepth personal study of the bible, i have learned how god views life and death and coming from a christian background, the word of. Koran or alquran holy book of islam was written in 650 ad. Like the taoist tao te ching, the buddhist dhammapada, the sikh adi granth, the jewish torah, the christian bible and the muslim koranthe veda is the hindu holy book. The bhagavad gita, or song of the lord is part of the sixth book of. Also in part 4 of this article, you will read how the bible refers to christian perfection and glorification and how it implies reincarnation. The purpose of this study is to compare the main doctrines of hinduism to the teachings of the bible. Hinduism is the only religion on the planet that wasnt begun by a known messenger or has its origins in an authoritative text. Hinduism embraces a great diversity of beliefs, a fact that can be initially confusing to westerners accustomed to creeds, confessions, and carefullyworded belief statements. One of the fundamental differences of opinion within hinduism is the identity of god. The primary sacred texts, known as the vedas, were composed around 1500 b. Bahagavad gita indian hindu epic poem between 200 bc.
The hindu creation story tells a continuous tale of creation, destruction and recreation. One thing i loved, apart from the colorful illustrations, was how the author has seamlessly connected the hindu teachings with other religions, especially christianity. It represents limitless depths of profundity, a rich history, and an elaborate theology. Do buddhists have a bible or book of teachings answers. Comparing hinduism and christianity is difficult, in part, because hinduism is a slippery religion for westerners to grasp. Hinduism originated within the indus valley civilization and the aryans. Islam, hinduism, and buddhism christian assemblies. May 12, 2011 because hinduism is an amalgam of popular religious traditions developed over thousands of years, the term official as opposed to unofficial can only be applied loosely. Hindus believe that the vedas texts were received by scholars direct. The primary translation of the bible used for this study is the revised. Hindu texts are manuscripts and historical literature related to any of the diverse traditions. Mcks inner teachings of hinduism revealed course takes 1 day. While we have the main vedas, upanishads, the mahabharata in several translations we also present newer commentaries, anthologies, and entirely new branches of hinduism. Veda sacred scriptures of hinduism written 500 bc.
The three basic teachings of hinduism are dharma, karma and moksha. These texts are glorious tales of the hindu trinity brahma, vishnu and maheshwar shiva. Jun 14, 2004 this book illuminates the symbolic meaning behind some of the important hindu deities and rituals. Here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. The earliest of the hindu scriptures, the rig veda, was composed well before 6500 b. Therein, in the third section, the gita forms chapters 2340, that is 6. The quran is a collection of verses containing sayings, teachings and. Among the vast body of indian sacred texts there are stories, prayers and teachings analogous to parts of the bible. However, amida buddhists place emphasis on pure land sutra, vajrayana buddhists focus on various tantras sacred texts. Scholars regard hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various indian. In hinduism and buddhism, the end result of all of a persons good and bad acts, which determines his or her rebirth. Hinduism is a very recent noun to mean all the religions professed in india. Apr 03, 20 the puranas are holy books of hinduism that date back to gupta empire in ancient india.
There are many examples of brutal acts by hindus against their own people such as the practice of widow burning. True to its nature, there is not just one scripture that is universally accepted. The upanishads consist of the mystical and philosophical teachings of hinduism. I lay down the book and go to my well for water, and lo. Core belief achieve spiritual perfection so that the soul can be reborn and center a new level of existence. There are several gems of truth imbedded in the fabric of hinduism, but they twinkle from the light of the flame of infinity. Christian teachings that have made their way into hinduism since the.
Hinduism is prevalent in india and is based on the vedas, which are four sacred texts. The bhagavad gita is often preserved and studied on its own, as an independent text with its chapters renumbered from 1 to 18. See our frequently asked questions faq if you have questions about our site or author. The theory of karma and dharma in hinduism and teachings of the bible. Bible courses, commentaries, class books bible articles by email. Is hinduism mentioned in the bible, quran, and other holy books. The theory of karma and dharma in hinduism and teachings.
Those who advocate reincarnation are against the most elemental teachings of the bible. Hinduism, major world religion originating on the indian subcontinent and comprising several and varied systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual. Although the name hinduism is relatively new, having been coined by british writers in the first decades of the 19th century, it refers to a rich cumulative tradition of texts and practices, some of which date to the 2nd millennium bce or possibly. Hinduism teaches personal moral responsibility for ones actions, but christianity does not.
Get this special guide with 10 biblical and practical tips for christians in the. Professor milem religions of the world 20 september 2017 krishna and the teachings of hinduism hinduism is a very spiritualistic religion. The vedas contain prayers, hymns and mantras to guide practitioners. As i read her description of the bhagawad geeta and the teachings of the. Hinduism is not born of the teachings of particular prophets. Hinduism burns brightly with the wisdom of infinity. The hindu bible is called shruti, and contains four subchapters called vedas. He gave his first sermon on the outskirts of the city of varanasi at a deer park called sarnath. This book illuminates the symbolic meaning behind some of the important hindu deities and rituals. This first sermon presents an overview of suffering and the way out of suffering. The bhagavad gita manuscript is found in the sixth book of the mahabharata manuscripts the bhismaparvan. Hinduism holy book important books and writings of hinduism. Hinduism is an indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practiced in the indian subcontinent and parts of southeast asia. It is not based on a set of dogmas preached by a particular set of teachers.
The puranas are holy books of hinduism that date back to gupta empire in ancient india. The instructor himself along with the students practices the techniques while teaching. Hinduism does not possess a single holy book like bible in christianity and quran in islamic dharma. Hindus believe in the divinity of their holy books, the vedas, which are.
The vedas are divided into four books, each section dealing with different. Christianity has the bible, muslims have the quran. I am a hindu, why should i consider becoming a christian. The holy book of the hindu is therefore called the. The dharmashastras law books, derivatives of the dharmasutras. Does hinduism have any official books like the bible. Hinduisms insistence that a person pays for the moral debt of previous lives based on the law of karma is irrational. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as sanatana dharma, the eternal tradition, or the eternal way, beyond human history. Hinduismscriptures and practices, prabha dunejas newest book, provides a. Parallel teachings in hinduism and christianity university libraries.
If the vedas do not support the actions, instructions must be sought from the smritis, and if the smritis fail to provide any such instructions, he must follow in the footsteps of the great men. The tanakh or old testament give or take a book is a compilation of. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. A listing of parallel teachings when reading the following parallel teachings, one should keep in mind that the hindu scriptures being cited predate the christian new testament by at least 500 years. The bible is filled with teachings compelling people to be perfect and become sanctified through the holy spirit.
Dharma is the religious duty of people to follow the principals of the cosmic order, including the rules that guide the morality of all human beings. The practices of these socalled christians were against jesus teachings and are a disgrace to the rest of the teachings of the new testament. Years ago hinduism had few adherents in western countries, but many would be surprised how much influence it has in western cultures today. Buddhism a religion founded in india by siddhartha gautama which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering. The hindu scriptures provide the early documented history and origin of arts and. Buddhism lotus sutra central scripture that regards the life and teachings of the primodial buddha gautama. In the hindu religion, one cannot have freedom of speech. Krishna and the teachings of hinduism 22 words bartleby. Athey creek christian fellowship is a body of believers desiring to know the lord in an everincreasing measure. Jan 02, 2020 the only book more historically verifiable than the old testament the hebrew bible is the new testament. One of the main teachings of hindu scriptures sastra, is that the living entity is. Hinduism athey creek christian fellowship bible teaching. Hindus value many sacred writings as opposed to one holy book.
Aug 25, 2009 the upanishads consist of the mystical and philosophical teachings of hinduism. The vedas are religious texts that are the oldest written works in hinduism, emerging approximately 2,500 years ago. We are a nondenominational fellowship associating with all who are in the body of christ. People should try to live good lives as part of the reincarnation process. The four books of the vedasrig, yajur, sama and atharvainclude over 100,000 verses. In addition the term brahman, which in indian philosophy is the unchanging, all. Judaism, hinduism, buddhism, islam, christianity flashcards. For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse.
Unlike islam or christianity, hinduisms origins cannot be traced to any one individual. The courses should be taken in order since each level prepares the base for the later. Hinduism is also known by the names sanatanadharmaand vaidikadharma. The word hinduism is not to be found anywhere in the scriptures, and the term hindu was introduced by foreigners referring to people living across.
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