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The funeral industry did not emerge until after the Civil War when the process of embalming became widespread and more accepted by the general public. Before the mid-19th century, the dead were often displayed in the family home in the "parlor," hence the term "funeral parlor" that is still in use today. more »
Pilgrimage in Hindu traditions allows pilgrims to spend time in sacred places, experiencing a sense of communion with spiritual ancestors on holy ground. Hindu faithful make pilgrimage to honor deities and saints to whom they are devoted. Pilgrimage offers opportunities for purification, communion with like-minded believers, to... more »
Changing religions is a serious step that should be taken with great thought and a prayerful approach. The Hindu traditions recognize the spiritual depth of a decision to convert to Hinduism. Since there are numerous schools in the Hindu tradition, it is impossible to give a certain procedure that encompasses all of them So, Shavism,... more »
Rama Navami is one of the most widely celebrated of Hindu festivals. It involves festive parades and ceremonies, and it brings together people from all walks of life in a devotional celebration that sometimes lasts for days. more »
Hindu kirtan, also called bhajan, is to glorify God by singing mantras or devotional hymns. Kirtan is an important part of Hindu devotion (Bhakti). more »
From the first time to the 500th, sex is a special occasion that, for those looking to make the...
Hinduism is one of the world's largest religions. It is right behind Christianity and Islam with nearly one billion followers. Hinduism started in... more »
Hinduism is the world's oldest living religion, although its name, meaning "the belief of the people of India" was given to it by Muslim... more »
Burial and cremation are the two most common ways to honor the deceased. While there are other ancient methods (such as burial at sea) and modern... more »
The word guru, meaning "teacher," comes from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. A guru is a spiritual master in Hinduism, Buddhism and... more »
Many Hindus believe that humans have four main objectives in life. Classic Hindu recognizes two main dharmas, which is the underlying oder in... more »
Hinduism is the predominant religious tradition trad>Hinduism is variously defined as a "religion", "set of religious beliefs and practices", "religious tradition" etc. For a discussion on the topic, see: "Establishing the boundaries" in Gavin Flood (2003), pp. 1-17. René Guénon in his Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1921 ed.), Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-74-8, proposes a definition of the term "religion" and a discussion of its relevance (or lack of) to Hindu doctrines (part II, chapter 4, p. 58). of the Indian subcontinent. Hinduism is often referred to as (a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law") by its adherents. san>The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. Ed. John Bowker. Oxford University Press, 2000; The modern use of the term can be traced to late 19th century Hindu reform movements (J. Zavos, Defending Hindu Tradition: Sanatana Dharma as a Symbol of Orthodoxy in Colonial India, Religion (Academic Press), Volume 31, Number 2, April 2001, pp. 109-123; see also R. D. Baird, "Swami Bhaktivedanta and the Encounter with Religions", Modern Indian Responses to Religious Pluralism, edited by Harold Coward, State University of New York Press, 1987); less literally also rendered "eternal way" (so ). See also René Guénon, Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines (1921 ed.), Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-74-8, part III, chapter 5 "The Law of Manu", p. 146. On the meaning of the word "Dharma", see also René Guénon, Studies in Hinduism, Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-69-3, chapter 5, p. 45 Generic "types" of Hinduism that attempt to accommodate a variety of complex views span folk and Vedic Hinduism to bhakti tradition, as in Vaishnavism. Hinduism also includes yogic traditions and a wide spectrum of "daily morality" based on the notion of karma and societal norms such as Hindu marriage customs.
Among its roots is the historical Vedic religion of Iron Age India, and as such Hinduism is often called the "oldest l read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism
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