i like how he described Lord Shiva as the Destroyer/Transformer not just the destroyer because people often think destruction is a bad thing but it actually leads to transformation.
Destruction can be necessary. We destroy evil, suffering, ignorance/illusion, etc. I am not sure how transformation is exactly the same as destruction, but destruction/transformation can depend on one's point of view sometimes.
@@the11382 Because nothing can be actually destroyed or created, You eventually transform it only. let me explain you with an example a seed is destroyed to create a plant a plant is destroyed to create a tree a Tree is destroyed to create wood a wood is destroyed to create furniture its everlasting ongoing process is which new thing take birth from ending of its old form and then live its life to eventually be destroyed to create something else. that's what complete the circle of birth--->life---->death---birth and so on thus representing brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver and Shiva as destroyer.
I would’ve never guessed I came back to Khan Academy for anything other than math. This is a perfect intro video to people like me, who want to start practicing Hinduism.
Hinduism survived in Nepal in its very original state... as paradox... Hindu Temple of floating Vishnu, near Kathmandu is the only one of its kind in the world....
Nepal is also a Hinduism 🕉️ county many hindu temples such as (pashupatinath the temple of Shiva) and the floating statue above the water is vishnu, and others many are there such as muktinath the Vishnu's temple. So nepal is also consider as thw hindu
Shiva - god of destroyer Vishnu - god of protector Brahma - god of creator Ganesh - god of success and wisdom Karthikeya - god of war Ayyappa - god of self- control and celibacy Nandi - vehicle of lord shiva Garud - vehicle of lord vishnu Veerabhadra - god of fury and rage Kaalbhairav - god of destroyer of lust and greed Ram - embodiment of dharma Krishna - god of love Narasimha - god of destroyer of evil Varaha - embodiment of sacrifice Kashyapa - god of support and firmness Haigriv - god of knowledge Hanuman - god of courage and strength Indra - god of thunder Vayu - god of wind Agni - god of fire Varun - god of water Kuber - god of wealth Vishwakarma - god of architecture Yama - god of death Shani - god of karma
@@lilynee4854 The sumpreme being is only one. He is called Brahmaan. He appears in different forms. Whom we call Bhagwan/Dev/Pravu or God. Hinduism is actually monotheist religion masquerading as polytheistic religion.
@@lilynee4854 they are just Different form of the one same God which is pure and formless and he is beyond Human Understanding so that that's why we have gods and many forms
by the way ganesha is the god of brahm granthi only by his grace you can open the first gate to moksha and yama is gate keeper of 1 to 6 astral layer 7th is where brahman its not some 7th sky but 7th level pf vibration frequency of the soul thats pureness and divineness yama is gate keeper of of 1 to 6th astral layer
Akarsh Balaji. I would appreciate if there was awareness in people to call it Sanatan Sanskriti or Vedic Dharma. Sanatan Sanskriti is repository of knowledge with human evolution. This evolved with the time and yug (kaal). 1. The place between Himalaya in north to indu sarovar (Indian ocean) is called Hindu. Himalya Hi and Indu. Makes the word Hindu. Used for geographic demarcation. Hindu kush mountain Hindu river called as Sindhu river all indicated the sanskrit origin of the word. But yes doesn't indicate religion but Geographic. Hindustan is a pure sanskrit origin word. Read the puran. The muslim invaders tried to demean the word Hindu with many bad words to show them down and paint them as bad people. This is how racist jokes are created. 2. Since Dharma evolved and led humans from darkness to light from ignorance to knowledge. "tamso ma jyotirgamaya". There was no other religion to compete So there is no name, no rules for bashing other religion and concept of conversion. You can't bash criticize or compete non existent. 3. This is why got more than 1400 books scriptures on various topics helpful in material and spiritual life and this knowledge evolved with time. 4. Ayurvda, Medicine, Vyakrna, Natyashashtra, state crafts, yagya hawan ritual, philosophy, astrology, Jyotish, poetics, sangita shastra, yoga, Veda,Vedanta, Puran, Mimansa architecture mathematics to name a few. Books are available on every aspect of human brain can imagine in such a detail that only one book Mahabharat contains one lakh shlokas. 5. In short Dharma is celebration of the diversity of Human knowledge. Celebrating life and Nature is integral part of Sanatan sanskriti. Hindu celebrate Holi Diwali Chhath Pongal Vaisakhi Sankranti alongside numerous smaller celebration round the year. 6. We as a layman only know about Dharma as a blind man knows about elephant after holding the tail of the elephant. 7. Most of us are only able to know what we see on daily basis like nature and creation worship. And on the basis of this we criticize and appreciate dharma. But Dharma criticize none. Dharma don't give scope for criticism but enlightenment and seeking truth . 8. There is so much more to know. Since I am born in a Dharma followers family. Therefore I celebrate the diversity of human thoughts with ease. Dose not mean i know everything. But once you will know Dharma out of the set criteria of Abrahamic religion for Dharma. You will find nothing to criticize like a blind man holding an elephant tail and saying why he is made to hold a snake. Instead of criticism You will question and seek answers. 9. For example when you see a survivor on discovery eating dead animal poo and pee either you appreciate or criticize this. But no one can deny that this human will survive the odd. And Dharma have a complete set of philosophy and practicing sect called aghori. However a few. To make sure that the human will survive the extreme. Human will not die out because of the certain dogmas made by the so called civilized society or religion. Dharma supports all accommodates all. 10. Religion ends at heaven and hell only but the Dharma gives to strive even beyond this. That's Moksha complete liberation. Gives emphasis on seeking, knowing your self deep within and finding your own path. This is the reason from Sanatan dharma lots of ism like Jain, Buddha, Sikh, vaishnava Shaiva, Atheism, came out without any conflict or blood shed. Can you imagine the same with Abrahmic religion? 11. If someone adopts Sanatan dharma way of life. He automatically fits into the either Varna Vyavstha Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra according to their profession or Ashram Vyavstha Brahmacharya Grihasth Vanprasth and Sanyas. Together its called Varnashram Vyavstha for the benefit of the society. I can enlighten you on this vedic Varnashram vayvstha. Mail me Varna division start from us. Our head is our brahma to control our shoulders are our kshatriya to protect us our stomach is our vysya to feed us and our foot are our shudra to serve us. Another term division of profession. Which exists all over the world in different forms. And this is most scientific division of profession to avoid conflict in society. This Varna can be achieved by your Karma. To fit into Ashram one has nothing to do. Fits in naturally and can stay in any of the phase as long as he wants. Now it depends on us that we respect equally to our teacher and our toilet cleaner. Which Dharma clearly says respect each and every thing. This is why worship for all not only to teachers. So if you respect your teacher and toilet cleaner equally you are a great Dharmik person. Now where you see fault in this varna system. Lots of Rishi were not born in cast Brahman but respected worshipped. Cast seems a tribal identity with all the evils of Ego and depends totally an individual local social environment no support from Dharma 12. Sanatan Dharma allow an individual to seek truth, follow a path or make his her own path to reach the goal of 'Brahma" the energy and consciousness of the Universe. The feeling of अहं ब्रह्मास्मी, I am the consciousness makes one enlighten and तत् त्वमसी, so are you makes you a Guru. This is the reason encouraged many enlightened soul to find and make their own path. Thus Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, sant parampra like Kabir, Ravidas etc were born without any conflict. Dharma allowed them to propagate and flourish 13. Comparing Dharma with one book one prophet religion is not a good idea. Can only increase ignorance. Because books of mazhab are small simple and for that for the followers of that particular mazhab only. So better study the world's oldest surviving civilization based on Dharma with universal application, yourself. अहं बर्हमासमी l तत त्वं असी. सर्वे जना:सुखिनो भवन्तु. सर्वे सन्तु निराम्या:l वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम l
Thank you for making people understand that Hinduism doesn't have hundreds of gods, just various accepted ways of connecting with the fundamental reality...thus not polytheistic religion. I like that you say that does it even matter. Hinduism gives the follower the freedom yo worship as per their decided paths..thank you once again for being fair to hinduism and not bashing it.
@@redemptionofthebeast50 All the Indians religions are part of a big culture or way of life. Sikhism is a more brave and aggressive version of the Sanatana Dharma and therefore you would see Sikh Gurus being worshipped everywhere in India except Muslims and Christians.
I'm sorry if I'm too late but you can start your journey with Bhagwad Gita. Believe me every problem has its answer in Bhagwad Geeta . It will force you to think out of the box and is very heavily based on critical thinking. It's like a complete journey while you're reading. Unlike other religious books, it never teaches you to be a good Hindu but most importantly it teaches you to be a good human
I am very fascinating about Hindu mythology and how they tell the tale about each reincarnation of Shiva and Vishnu. I am also very interest about Vishnu 10th incarnation who will appear in the future. It still surprise me to see that a lot of people still like Hindu through out the century. I guess something will never change.
Abhijat Kumar Hanuman ji is avtar of Shiva when ravan going to die he saw Hanuman ji nd joined his hands nd tell sry Hanuman i m not able to know that you r Avtar of Shiva nd he told to ram sry shri ram i m not able to know that you are avtar of Vishnu Nd ravan himself was not evil if u read true Ramayan you realize he is gud
Two points to add-1)For Vaishnav (followers of Vishnu) Shiva is the supreme vaishnav and For Shivaite(excuse the spelling) followers of Shiva , Vishnu is supreme shivatie. 2)Hinduism(or Sanatan Dharma) understanding of different ways to reach Brahman makes us more tolerant of other religions or practices as we understand that maybe your way of reaching the ultimate truth.
dear Kulkarni JI => "SCIVAAYA VISHNURUPAAYA SCIVA RUPAAYAA VISHNAVE" "SCIVASYA HRDHAYAM VISHNU HU VISHNOS CHA HRDHAYAM SCIVAM" =Lord Scivaa's FORM is VISHNU --Lord Vishnu's FORM is Scivaa. Lord Scivaa's HEART is Vishnu and Lord Vishnu's HEART is Lord Scivaa.
This study is amazing of Hinduism! I'm really enjoying it and the charts of the pantheon make it easy to understand. Thank you very much for this presentation!! Looking forward to more lessons♥
Basically it is believed that first shiva came into existence. It is believed that vishnu came from shiva and brahma came from vishnu. I read somewhere that when gods asked how universe came into existence. Shiva answered it came into existence from Brahma. When it was asked brahma came into existence shiva answered from vishnu. Again the question was repeated-how vishnu came into existence shiva answered from me. And when finally asked how he himself came into existence. Shiva answered brahma. Now let us connect shiva to destruction, vishnu to preserver and brahma to creation. We will find that with destruction comes creation. With creation of something comes its preservation. And with preservation of something comes destruction. And the cycle goes on.
@Subho Deep Thakur see so many aspects it has. In shakti purana you'll find Adi Para Shakti. How she transformed herself into different aspects. It like the same. Doesn't matter whom you consider the supreme being. It all same. It's brahman. All path is leading towards to one loka that is brahman.
@Saikishore Gowrishankar Why would people worship creation in order to worship the Creator/Supreme Being? True, no one can ever grasp the true essence and attributes of the Creator/Supreme Being besides the Creator/Supreme Being Himself, but that does not mean one should then worship the Creator's/Supreme Being's creation because the word worship implies that the one you are worshiping is the one you view as the Supreme Being/Creator.
@@greeenwaters9125 yeah I know that. I didn't say Brahman as "almighty" or "God" as in Abrahamic concept of Creator. We don't have "almighty, Creator or God", but rather Ishwara, Baghavan, Paramātma etc in which we call it by many names.
I understand that your videos have an educational purpose, but I have been watching them forever and I just really appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for the subjects you cover. You are not just droning for some high school kid to get a good score on some test he has to pass; you have a genuine fascination with these topics, and it shows. This is what learning really is about, a burning curiosity and a love of knowledge, not test marks or cramming for an exam.
Its amazing to say that Hindu never seem to have a lot of conflict since all the God are basically one aspect of another God like how Kabbalah said that we the human are basically aspect of the God. I would like to see more Video about the Hindu God.
leon kenedy I would appreciate if there was awareness in people to call it Sanatan Sanskriti or Vedic Dharma. Sanatan Sanskriti is repository of knowledge with human evolution. This evolved with the time and yug (kaal). 1. The place between Himalaya in north to indu sarovar (Indian ocean) is called Hindu. Himalya Hi and Indu. Makes the word Hindu. Used for geographic demarcation. Hindu kush mountain Hindu river called as Sindhu river all indicated the sanskrit origin of the word. But yes doesn't indicate religion but Geographic. Hindustan is a pure sanskrit origin word. Read the puran. The muslim invaders tried to demean the word Hindu with many bad words to show them down and paint them as bad people. This is how racist jokes are created. 2. Since Dharma evolved and led humans from darkness to light from ignorance to knowledge. "tamso ma jyotirgamaya". There was no other religion to compete So there is no name, no rules for bashing other religion and concept of conversion. You can't bash criticize or compete non existent. 3. This is why got more than 1400 books scriptures on various topics helpful in material and spiritual life and this knowledge evolved with time. 4. Ayurvda, Medicine, Vyakrna, Natyashashtra, state crafts, yagya hawan ritual, philosophy, astrology, Jyotish, poetics, sangita shastra, yoga, Veda,Vedanta, Puran, Mimansa architecture mathematics to name a few. Books are available on every aspect of human brain can imagine in such a detail that only one book Mahabharat contains one lakh shlokas. 5. In short Dharma is celebration of the diversity of Human knowledge. Celebrating life and Nature is integral part of Sanatan sanskriti. Hindu celebrate Holi Diwali Chhath Pongal Vaisakhi Sankranti alongside numerous smaller celebration round the year. 6. We as a layman only know about Dharma as a blind man knows about elephant after holding the tail of the elephant. 7. Most of us are only able to know what we see on daily basis like nature and creation worship. And on the basis of this we criticize and appreciate dharma. But Dharma criticize none. Dharma don't give scope for criticism but enlightenment and seeking truth . 8. There is so much more to know. Since I am born in a Dharma followers family. Therefore I celebrate the diversity of human thoughts with ease. Dose not mean i know everything. But once you will know Dharma out of the set criteria of Abrahamic religion for Dharma. You will find nothing to criticize like a blind man holding an elephant tail and saying why he is made to hold a snake. Instead of criticism You will question and seek answers. 9. For example when you see a survivor on discovery eating dead animal poo and pee either you appreciate or criticize this. But no one can deny that this human will survive the odd. And Dharma have a complete set of philosophy and practicing sect called aghori. However a few. To make sure that the human will survive the extreme. Human will not die out because of the certain dogmas made by the so called civilized society or religion. Dharma supports all accommodates all. 10. Religion ends at heaven and hell only but the Dharma gives to strive even beyond this. That's Moksha complete liberation. Gives emphasis on seeking, knowing your self deep within and finding your own path. This is the reason from Sanatan dharma lots of ism like Jain, Buddha, Sikh, vaishnava Shaiva, Atheism, came out without any conflict or blood shed. Can you imagine the same with Abrahmic religion? 11. If someone adopts Sanatan dharma way of life. He automatically fits into the either Varna Vyavstha Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra according to their profession or Ashram Vyavstha Brahmacharya Grihasth Vanprasth and Sanyas. Together its called Varnashram Vyavstha for the benefit of the society. I can enlighten you on this vedic Varnashram vayvstha. Mail me Varna division start from us. Our head is our brahma to control our shoulders are our kshatriya to protect us our stomach is our vysya to feed us and our foot are our shudra to serve us. Another term division of profession. Which exists all over the world in different forms. And this is most scientific division of profession to avoid conflict in society. This Varna can be achieved by your Karma. To fit into Ashram one has nothing to do. Fits in naturally and can stay in any of the phase as long as he wants. Now it depends on us that we respect equally to our teacher and our toilet cleaner. Which Dharma clearly says respect each and every thing. This is why worship for all not only to teachers. So if you respect your teacher and toilet cleaner equally you are a great Dharmik person. Now where you see fault in this varna system. Lots of Rishi were not born in cast Brahman but respected worshipped. Cast seems a tribal identity with all the evils of Ego and depends totally an individual local social environment no support from Dharma 12. Sanatan Dharma allow an individual to seek truth, follow a path or make his her own path to reach the goal of 'Brahma" the energy and consciousness of the Universe. The feeling of अहं ब्रह्मास्मी, I am the consciousness makes one enlighten and तत् त्वमसी, so are you makes you a Guru. This is the reason encouraged many enlightened soul to find and make their own path. Thus Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, sant parampra like Kabir, Ravidas etc were born without any conflict. Dharma allowed them to propagate and flourish 13. Comparing Dharma with one book one prophet religion is not a good idea. Can only increase ignorance. Because books of mazhab are small simple and for that for the followers of that particular mazhab only. So better study the world's oldest surviving civilization based on Dharma with universal application, yourself. अहं बर्हमासमी l तत त्वं असी. सर्वे जना:सुखिनो भवन्तु. सर्वे सन्तु निराम्या:l वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम l
It's because we've accepted that no one will ever think or believe the same way. Everyone has their own truth. Religions are those separate paths people take to meet their own truths. One day, we're all going to meet at that single truth, no matter what path we take. It doesn't matter what religion we follow.
Haha no way, in sanatana dharma we have something similar with all humans having atman which is a part of Brahman, like our soul is a minuscule piece of Brahman, the water droplet is a minuscule piece of the ocean. Different but we are all one ❤️
"Ekam evadvitiyam" "He is One only without a second." [Chandogya Upanishad 6:2:1]1 "Na casya kascij janita na cadhipah." "Of Him there are neither parents nor lord." [Svetasvatara Upanishad 6:9]2 "Na tasya pratima asti" "There is no likeness of Him." [Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:19]3 The following verses from the Upanishad allude to the inability of man to imagine God in a particular form: "Na samdrse tisthati rupam asya, na caksusa pasyati kas canainam." "His form is not to be seen; no one sees Him with the eye." [Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:20]4
Muslims 1st understand own religion You dont know own religion but poke nose into other You have 1 god 1 book Yet Millions dead in Shia vs Wahabi vs deobandi vs barelvi vs ahmedia 😁😁😁😁😁😁 Son in law of mohamad beheaded by moslims by yelling allahuakber allahuakber
@@engr.mdhelaluddingisan3929 1,00,000 Muslims gathered to Stone Sufi saint Mansur Al hallaj 😂😂😂 Read what muslim Zakir naik say Hindus have 1 God If there is any contradiction in hinduism then hindus will shatter by their own No need of ur advice Like we never talk you quran Yet u shattered into 73 pieces 😂😂😂 I only advise you to 1st accept god's given body then talk about the god Worshipper of saitan
Mid east & india both have very early civilizations. While JEsus was made a god against the teachings of the bible job 25 among the final Prophets in the Abrahamic religions, vedantist hindus did this to many Prophets earlier & became pagan w/ avatar incarnation to pantheism when Allah is above the heavens. Prophecies of Muhammad peace and blessings on him in the vedas mention very specific things as a Mercy to hinduism, to accept Allah in Tawhid and reject idolatry, the prophecies of Muhammad mention he is the greatest Prophet of even god due to the pagan concept of turning man into god (which happenned in the end of Isaacite prophets with Jesus, but happenned repeatedly in hinduism) who is given a law to last forever, the miraj or ascension above the 7 heavens , so Allah is above the throne separate from creation and idols, and mentions Hajj in the center of the Earth where the cows are sacrificed for Allah, again showing creation is subservient to Allah and Allah is above creation, rejecting their idolatry based on pantheism... Allah is above creation separate from them, Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings on him is mentioned as Narashansa in vedas, Nar meaning man and Shansa meaning praiseworthy which is the meaning of Muhammad. even in vedas hinduism and bible is says there will be a Prophet from the center of the Earth who sacrifices cows, who goes to the highest heavens, and gets light of eternal law with the only straight path, he is the cheif of Prophets, the mightest of men who conquers, who knocks down castles! & his name will be Muhammad or Narashansa in vedas... He is mentioned by name many times, and he is called Muhammad in Solomon songs 5 :16. Islam is not a new religion it is the best and prophesized forfillement of the religions of the ancient PRophets... Vedas said their will be a cheif Prophet named Narashansa or Muhammad ... Jesus said there will be a comfortor to last forever like Quran, and vedas says the man who gives comfort will be doing hajj sacrifice rituals, both matching Muhammad peace and blessings on him the final Prophet etc. >>> Correct Islamic views on concept Allah's Tawhid, Allah alone is Lord Creator Above creation hence futility of idolatry or creation: Quran 23 Muminoon : 91 - No son (or offspring) did Allah beget, nor is there any ilah (god) along with Him. (If there had been many gods), then each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to overcome others! Glorified be Allah above all that they attribute to Him! Allah alone is the Creator : Quran 18 Kahf: 51. I (Allah) made them (Iblis and his offspring) not to witness (nor took their help in) the creation of the heavens and the earth and not their own creation, nor was I (Allah) to take the misleaders as helpers. 52. And the Day He will say: "Call those partners of Mine whom you pretended." Then they will cry unto them, but they will not answer them, and We shall put a Maubiq (barrier) between them. not brahma or other false gods who will not answer you... Allah alone is the preserver/ sustainer not vishnu : Quran 2 Baqarah : 255 - Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), Al-Hayyul-Qayyum (the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists). Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. Quran 35 Fatir : 41 - Verily! Allah grasps the heavens and the earth lest they move away from their places, and if they were to move away from their places, there is not one that could grasp them after Him. Truly, He is Ever Most Forbearing, OftForgiving. Allah alone will destroy creation, & resurrect them for judgement, not shiva : Quran 13 :21 And if there had been a Qur'an with which mountains could be moved (from their places), or the earth could be cloven asunder, or the dead could be made to speak (it would not have been other than this Qur'an). But the decision of all things is certainly with Allah. Have not then those who believed yet known that had Allah willed, He could have guided all mankind? And a disaster will not cease to strike those who disbelieved because of their (evil) deeds or it (i.e. the disaster) settles close to their homes, until the Promise of Allah comes to pass. Certainly, Allah breaks not His Promise. Quran 17 Isra : 58 - And there is not a town (population) but We shall destroy it before the Day of Resurrection, or punish it with a severe torment. That is written in the Book (of Our Decrees) Quran 69 : 16. And the heaven will be rent asunder, for that Day it (the heaven) will be frail and torn up. 17. And the angels will be on its sides, and eight angels will, that Day, bear the Throne of your Lord above them. 18. That Day shall you be brought to Judgement, not a secret of you will be hidden. Allah alone is to be worshiped & Who we return to, not brahman or the creation : Quran 41 Fusilat : 37 - And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate yourselves not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate yourselves to Allah Who created them, if you (really) worship Him. Quran 2 Baqarah 151 - Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return."
In fact, all bhagwaan(dieties or gods) are connected to each other like Hanuman ji, who is actually an avatar of Shiva ji, is the best friend of Ramaji, who is an avatar of Vishnu ji. Hanuman ji helped Rama ji in the Rama-Ravana War. Likewise, Vishnu ji also helped Shiva ji.
@@haveaniceday4726 . Did you meet him , do not get fooled by others . You are like them who say Islam & Judaism is same & Muslims are Jew or Jew are Muslim 😁😆😆 ,
@@timad.thinkingboss8893 NO no .sorry what I meant to say was that BUDDHA was born into a HINDU family but later left to find the path of englightment. I edited my comment .sorry again
I am muslim but i wanted to know about other religions too. I started with hinduism since i am indian although i know few things from school but its the religion around which i grew up after my own so its important.
that was the best explanation i found so far. u made it very simple for understanding and at the same time quoted from huge scriptures only what is relevant to the topic. that's brilliant. please make more videos various topics for conceptual understanding.
Lakshmi can be derived from two words 'lakshya' (target) or 'lakshan' (indicator) In a metaphorical sense, wealth can be target or it can be indicator of one's success 😄
Hindus believe in one God who manifests in different ways. Hindus do not believe in the concept of ' My God is the only God ' or ' there is no God except my God '
Fascinating stuff! I would like to add that until recently Hinduism wasn't viewed as a single religion but just different variations of the "same/similar" culture around India. The beautiful thing is that it's syncretic, as you mentioned. A lot of people see India as one unified culture or many Indians see India as divided along religious lines, but the truth is that historically any old culture became part of contemporary culture of that time and any new culture and religion brought into the region was assimilated into the already existing culture. Of course there are exceptions to that and there have been conflicts... but compared to a lot of cultures India is a pretty good example of syncretism and assimilation of peoples and cultures. I personally believe that before colonialism and nationalism a lot more places on Earth would have been like that, but today India is one example that preserved that aspect really well.
Prithvi is not Aditi.... Rudra himself is Shiva, Soma is Chandra, Manyu is name of Mrityu(Death) so is Yama, Tvastr is Vishwakarma, and haven't you see Goddess Sarasvati in the video... Dyaus is Name for Sky ,so he is Virat Purush(endless form of Narayana)....
Ya know, the three years I was in school studying yoga it was difficult when it came to the philosophy of yoga and the gods and goddesses to understand. Even reading the many books its still sometimes confusing because of the incarnations. So thank you so much for being able to communicate Hinduism in a way for everyday people. I wish that I had watched this video before my studies! It would have made things a lot easier to understand. Sat Nam
i wish if you could give the link to the video on your site so that I could watch the rest of the videos related to that topic. Thanks you guys for doing a great work.
@Khan Academy Hinduism is nothing like islam or abrahamic faiths. ★Because there is no apostasy or blashphemy in hinduism, like you have in islam, christianity etc. ★Instead hindu must follow ahinsa (nonviolence & pluralism). ★Hindu are not tied rigidly to one mandatory sacred book or scripture. There are many books, many varid philosophies within hinduism like agnostics, atheists, polytheists, pan-atheists,.... different branches of philosophy like sankhya school, mimansha school, yog school, vaisasika school, nayaya school. These were astik (orthodox) vedic schools). Monoists were adwaita hindus who were small minority before islamic invasion when most astik dwaita (dualists) hindus were mass killed because they rejected monotheism of islam- Google "hindu philosophy" ★Hindu don't have a centrally controlled organization. ★Hindu are free to think for themselves, and have freedom to disagree with other hindus. Hindu are also free to change their ideas, or hold on to them, to conserve old ideas or give em up for new thought, change, reform evolve. ★Hindu don't attend any mass in temples. Islam and christian attend regular mass gatherings where preacher can refresh their religious brainwashing, inspire them to organized fanaticism like you see after friday prayer. ★Hindu don't have madrasas to brainwash young minds into one single ideology. ♥●●→Abrahamics like islam etc are monocultural and nonpluralistic. They seek to eliminate differences and disagreements to attain peace. But Hinduism is pluralistic, a ppl learn to live peacefully along with diferences. (Vasudh eva kutubakam:- varied world, one family) ﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ ★ Only 3 principles are mandatory for a hindu, : - *AHINSA, DHARMA, & VED* . All else like god, atheism, or idols or worship, choice of books and gods/goddesses...are all optional and your personal choice. *Ahinsa* is nonviolence, which results in peaceful pluralism in society. *Dharma* is rule of rational laws/morals, that dicerns between right and wrong behavior. Hindu must adhere to dharma (follow laws that constrain behavior/karma) (including understanding concept of dharma ie why some behavior is wrong/harmful to us & society) *Ved* means to reveal, ie reveal truths, by process of ved, scientific discovery All else like gods, atheism, idols, rebirth, salvation, brahman state, are all optional and personal choice in hinduism
No brainwashing in churches. Only imparting the values of love and compassion. You must appreciate the human need to assemble together to praise and worship God as a community. No man is an island and religion does not force you to become a hermit. Religion by definition encompasses a set of standards for its followers so that it's adherents can relate to God and their fellow humans in a meaningful way. This ensures order. Without order there could be chaos.
@@Jin-dc7gl There is no such thing as _'human need to assemble to worship god/s'_ . That is what makes abrahamic faiths so TIRBAL (large group = tribe). Then you have a 'shepherd' who herds the flock... etc etc that is organized religion for you. But All asian faiths are non-religions (do not form tribes, no herding the flock) and the faith / ideology is mostly a personal choice. Worship of god/s is also not at all a human need, and we can see non god based societies existing and progressing being functional and very happy ever since the dawn of history. And god worship is not at all a meaningful thing, be in tribes or alone. So i wud humbly like to disagree with you. i am not a god believer, never was in my life, and never felt that need, and i am VERY HUMAN
@@Jin-dc7gl ⭐🔯Morality is good = subject of RIGHT & WRONG BEHAVIOR = laws of right & Wrong behavior. Also the logic of what how and why some behavior is right (beneficial) and another is harmful / wrong) .... this is a very important concept. Morality = Dharam = well defined and very meaningful idea and terms. YES a society that does not value morality (not really religious 'moral values') will suffer in the components of peace progress happiness and fairness justice ... 🔵Spirituality is really undefined and means very little , does it pertain to sprits, ghots jinns gods magic woodoo...? Whatever is spirituality? Nobody can really say without being confused. 🔴Yes many hindus are very TRIBAL. Even without being herded by some priest or without being a part of a long term congregation, hindu can be quite TRIBAL. Humans do have the traits similar to gregarious animals. But such TRIBAL constructs and behavior is not that necessary when we form ideas and support those ideas, SCIENCE IS NOT A TRIBAL MAJORITY WINS , Science is not a democracy. Tribal instinct kicks in when facing survival crisis and large threats to a society. But not needed otherwise. So having nations or even uniting as a species wont be all that bad. In fact when people are more intellectual and thoughtful and less irrational (religious), there are many benefits to such a society. 💙Right now nations like Japan Korea China Vietnam Taiwan most east asian nations have the best societies, low crime and very progressive and successful, and they are all ATHEIST, no need to form herds and flocks and follow such religions. But they do have MORALITY and laws and democracy and secular pluralistic culture and system of govt and attitudes. That says a lot huh?
ye sb un sbhi hindu bhagwan ar bhagwati ko m ab se khna chati hu ki aap sb me agr shakti h to meri life se in bhramit awaze ar drd ko nikal feko har prakar se muje zo zindagi is dharti pr apne di h m ab usko khul kr jeena chahti hu naki in awazo k sath bachpan se hi jo ye bhramit drd muje hotha tha ar ye bhramit awaze sunai deti h aap use meri zindagi se hmesha hmesha k liye le jaiyo ar apka dwara diya hua sundr gift meri zindagi ko ar bhi sundr kr dijiye m isi asha me ye likh rhi hu ki jld hi ar abi se aap neri mnn ar atma ar dil ki awaz ko sune ar muje inse hr prakar se mukti dilaye apki priya..
No such word as Hindu , Only Santan Dharma( law of nature ) We worship Sun, Trees, Moon, planets, Earth , rivers , Teachers , parents , Small children , Plants also because of there qualites and what they provide us , and to show respect... WE OFFER Water to Sun to accumulate sense of Respect for It's presence, and properties from which every creature nourishes.
In Hinduism there are several gods but they all are interconnected with each other, if we worship Lord Vishnu then it means we all are also venerating Lord Rama & Lord Krishna! They all have different identities on the basis of their attributions . Like every organ of the body has different functions to do but it doesn't mean ears live 3 kilometres away from the mouth. The organs are part of one body ... Likewise in Hinduism there are many deities but there are complementary to each other. Proud to be a part of Sanatana Dharma !
Sir, I don't care how many other things I watched today. Your explanation and reverence only help you people force me to force myself to only gain the knowledge and harmony with you ❤
Hey Sal! You are so awesome but just a note on one of the pronunciations. I believe karthikeya is pronounced kar-thii-Kay-yaa. I apologize for my pickiness!
@Chimera yes- and I am Indian as well- also regionally some gods don’t exist in other parts of India- Sal is North Indian and karthikeya is a South Indian god- I’m South Indian. No need to be rude.
While there are numerous philosophies to describe the depth of Sanatan Dharm and its comprehensivness which the priestly class i.e. Pandits who know nothing about it and the foreign forces have distorted over time resulting in caste system, superstitious beliefs, etc. hiding its real essence and vasteness like 1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted 2) Don't believe in God ! - You're still accepted as Nastik and can be a very good Hindu.... 3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak(idol worship) 4) You dont want to worship idols- no problem u can focus on Nirguna Brahman. 5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc are core Hindu schools 6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it. 7) You want to start your journey by reading "Bhagvad Gita"- Sure ! 8) You want to start your journey by reading "Upanishads" - Go ahead 9) You want to start your journey by reading "Purana"- Be my guest. 10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti(devotion) tradition. 11) You don't like idea of Bhakti(devotion) ! No problem. Do your Karma(moral duty) Be a karmayogi. 12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy. 13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - let's go ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic ! 14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship). 15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy 16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan(knowledge). 17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study ! 18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped. 19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism! "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family) 20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival. Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year. 21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu. 22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved. 23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu! 24) You know that Hinduism is a way of life, with considerable freedom. 25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe! 26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint. 27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily) This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!. Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah" Let the knowledge come to us from every direction.....
As a Hindu, I only watched this because I forgot some Gods because I hadn't went to my temple in a while due to Covid :(( and I got to remember all of them, thx :)
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All these dities are aspects of a single entity called "Brahm " Which can not be understood, defined, but is omnipresent and all powerful, Hinduism gives you liberty to worship all of them, some of them, none of them & follow the 'way of Karma' and just do good deeds
ScrappySuper91 just telling the truth. U like Hinduism because it doesn't stop u from adultery, drinking, smoking, fornication and so many other things that God in Heaven hates.
ScrappySuper91 Bible is misinterpreted not because Bible is insufficient or incorrect. It's because human minds are insufficient without God's wisdom. And God did not give them wisdom in advance maybe because he wanted people to depend on him. Second thing about murders, I'm a Protestant and I know how evil the Vatican is. God told Israel not to let foreigners stay, but they let them stay and intermarried with the foreigners (pagans). And due to that u can see how evil the current Israel is now and what they're doing to Palestine. Similarly Christianity is invaded by paganism. Satan had the audacity and courage to go to JESUS (who was his creator,being the second person of the Holy Trinity) and tempt him. Shouldn't then we be running for our salvation and soul? Here is a great blog to read anytime you like to: writingforthemaster.blogspot.com/2011/06/collection-of-my-blogs.html
Albin Siby It is proved Lord Krishna is God from the Bible The Bible is full of statements like ‘God this and God that’, but it never gives any details on the person God. This article proves how the father of Jesus is Lord Krishna and many of the statements made by Jesus are based on the Bhagavad-Gita teachings (his father’s teachings). “God is great, God is above in the sky, God is love, God is all powerful. God is all knowing and so on..” These answers actually do not help us to understand nor know God. The simple truth is that the Bible does not describe God, and thus one will never know God by reading the Bible. However, the Bible does give some important information on God which is fully explained in the Bhagavad-Gita and other Vedic scriptures. Thus one has to read the Vedic scriptures to know God. 1. Who is the God in us All? “One God and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all . ” (Ephesians 4:6) “And they tempted God in their heart.” (Psalm 78.18) The above Bible verses very clearly state that God is in us all including Jesus (John 14.10). Those who are intelligent and believe in the truth will ask themselves “Who is in us? Who says He is within us? Where can I find this information? “I am the Supersoul, O Arjuna, seated in the hearts of all living entities.” (Lord Krishna,Bhagavad-Gita 10.20) “I am in everyone’s heart as the Supersoul.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 7.21) “I, dwelling in their hearts.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 10.11) “The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone’s heart.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 18.61) It is very clear from the Bhagavad-Gita that it is Lord Krishna who is in us all. There is nobody else who claims to be in us all, because only one person can be is us all and He is Lord Krishna. 2. Where Did Jesus Get his Knowledge? “The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.” (John 14.10) “I am seated in everyone’s heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness. By all the Vedas, I am to be known. Indeed, I am the compiler of Vedanta, and I am the knower of the Vedas.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 15.15) Jesus very clearly stated that his teachings come from his father who is living in him. It is Lord Krishna who is living in Jesus, and thus from Lord Krishna Jesus got all his knowledge.
Brahma creates ,vishnu doesn't rule ??? Vishnu actually preserve it and Shiva destroy the universe of brahma and vishnu.... when shiv destroye the universe that time his wife durga take 10 forms along with 11 rudra ( maa Shakti husband's different forms).... and both durga and shiv destroye the universe..... and again everything goes into darkness......
Brahma is the Creator of the Universe and to create something you must have the knowledge to create it that's why his wife is Saraswati(Goddess of Knowledge), Vishnu is the Preserver or in simple words he keeps this Universe running or working and to preserve something you require the resources that's why his wife is Lakshmi(Goddess of Wealth) and Shiva is the destroyer of the Universe and to destroy something you must have the energy or power to do it that's why his wife is Parvati/AdiShakti(Energy or Power).
Bai maa brahma vishnu mahesh ko 5 sal se bhut bolta hu galt. Ager j log sach me hai Muje sharraf d. Lekin jitna 5 sal se maine gali nikali utna mera acha hua. Magr j log sach mai hai jo v purano me likha hai ik var dekna soch kr kya koi hanuman sun ko kha sakta hai. J barmha k puran me likha hai ki brahma ne apne beti k sath baltkar kiya. Pahle app apne puran pad le.
Parminderjit Singh Brother, I haven't read the Purans because I didn't care about them, I don't believe in God I believe in myself , I focus on spiritual and philosophical aspects of Hinduism. And I practice Adavait Vedanta which simply states that each and every individual is divine and everything is oneness at its core.
In sanatan dharma ,known as hindusim ,It is said that god is in every particle ,every atom ,thats why world is behind god particle . I have read bible ,quran and veda ,bhagwata geeta ,When i say believe me hindusim is one true and reality
Excellent, short and nice, overview! Hinduism is not a religion, but A Way of Life! God, Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, Brahma, Demigods, Demigoddesses, other Vedic authorized names, the Vedas, the Puranas, Bhagavad Gita, etc. could be considered some of the many paths to God Kingdom. Shree Bhagavan is so kind, whenever He noticed an individual soul is trying wholeheartedly to achieve His mercy, HE may reveals Himself in one of those Forms mentioned, Above!!! Bhagavad Gita is an excellent source
All is God’s rather than all is God! Belief in God is not a feel good thing. We need to know His revelation for following His Guidance in a way that ensures peace, empathy, tolerance, compassion, justice, social welfare and accountability!
Correction: I think Durga is not from Parvati. She is made from combination of powers of all the three goddesses (parvati laxmi and saraswati) plus more
Hinduism is way of life, it doesn't force u to do this, do that or submit blindly like other cults. While other cults ultimate goal is to convert whole world for political superiority, Indic religions like Hinduism , Sikhism feed poors, do charity but never ask for conversion in return.
Thank you so much for this fascinating and useful summary and for explaining the symbolism of different Gods and how they link to Brahman. It also helps to dispel the myth that Hinduism is a Monotheistic religion based on the polyentheistic principles. This video will help many people have a clearer understanding about the Gods play in Hinduism. I am very impressed and feel more informed.
What you explained here is just the philosophy of advaita, which is a category that comes under Vedanta school thought in Hinduism, one of 6 schools of thought in Hinduism, other five are 1. Sankhya 2. Yoga 3. Nyaya 4. Vaisheshika 5. Mimamsa Above are the theist (those who believe, there exists something called soul and God aka supreme soul, for an advaiti like me there is no difference is anything or any soul and Brahman as you said in the video) schools of thought There are atheists schools of thous too 1. Buddha (Buddhism) 2. Jina (Jainism) 3. Charvaka(cutthroat materialistic athiests) 4. Ajivaka (believe in fate and luck but not in God or soul)
Hindus referred as a "Bhagwaan" which literally means who has breaks own cravings material attachments & breaks own aversions. That's why we hindus worshipped sages & saints.
Mahavishnu (Devanāgarī : महाविष्णु) [Hari, Narayana] is a principal deity in Hinduism, known as the Absolute protector of the universe beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In Gauḍīya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaiṣṇavism, the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu: Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu, Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu and Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu. The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth Brahm(a) or Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as Paramatma (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma(incarnating for bringing perfection). So bhakti (loving devotion) goes to Sarvatman(Krishna or Rama avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, Narayana bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivaatmas) in all material universes. Kāraņodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana(form) of the Catur-vyuha of Nārāyaņa. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "Mahā" in vishnu indicates the greatness and the vastness of Narayan. So all the Gods including Purusha form like Shiva, Brahma are considered as the Part of Maha Vishnu Expansion.[Vishwaswaroop] Mahavishnu is said to lie in the Causal Ocean or the Karanodak. He puts the seed of this material universe in Mahāmāyā by glancing at her. Mahāmāyā remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego. After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as Garbhodaksayi Vishnu, who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmandas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes. From Garbhodaksayi Vishnu then emerges Brahmā who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe (Brahmanda).
The current age (and total age) of universe as described by Vedas (sacred books of Hinduism). According to modern science, there are two theories: a. The Steady State theory, which says the universe is never born, never dies, and is always like what it is. b. The Big bang theory, which says the universe began with a point of energy exploding in a "big-bang". Since the universe is expanding and evolving, 1st theory is not 100% correct automatically. Big Bang theory says that the current age of universe is 11-20 billion years. But according to new observations, i.e. clusters of galaxies, super-clusters, Great Wall (Tully's complexes), it is quite evident that our universe is much much older than that. Lots of cosmologist believe that big-bang theory is not correct although it is most widely accepted. In short, modern man is not aware of forces and science which are needed to expain the creation of universe. Lets look at vedic science and what it says. Right now I am quoting only what it says: a. Total age of universe is 311.04 trillion years (human years). b. Current age is around 155.521972944 trillion years. How it is calculated: -> There are 4 ages on earth which keeps circulating: Satya Yuga - 1.728 million years Treta Yuga - 1.296 million years Dwapara Yuga - 0.864 million years Kali Yuga - 0.432 million years Total: 4.32 million human years. -> This yuga cycle is called maha (in english, it means great/big) or divya (divine) yuga. One thousand such cycles forms one day of Brahma. So one day of Brahma is 4.32 million * 1000 = 4.32 billion human years. Each such day of Brahma is called a "kalpa". His night also constitutes 4.32 billion human years. During his day, life exists in universe. In nighttime, no form of life exists. So one complete day and night has 8.64 billion human years. -> Age of Brahma is 100 years. Each year of Brahma has 360 days and same number of nights. Thus, total age of Brahma is 360 * 100 * 8.64 billion = 311,040 billion human years. i.e. 311.04 trillion years. This period is called "maha kalpa". -> The life span of the universe is one "maha kalpa". i.e. 311.04 trillion human years. This time span is also the duration of one breath of "Vishnu". When he exhales, thousands of universes emerges and one "Brahma" is born in each universe. When "Vishnu" inhales, all universes get sucked and Brahma dies. -> This cycle is non-ending and eternal. Thats why "Vishnu" is considered eternal in Vedic Science (or religion). How much old is our universe: -> Note that the period of Satya Yuga is 0.4x, Treta Yuga is 0.3x, Dwapara Yuga is 0.2x and Kali Yuga is 0.1x where x is the time-span of one maha-yuga cycle. I will use 'x' as 1 maha-yuga cycle subsequently. -> In 1 day of Brahma, there are 14 "manvantara". Each "manvantara" is divided into 71 "maha-yuga" cycles. So total make 14*71 = 994x (mahayuga cycles). -> Remaining cycles (1 day of Brahma contains 1000 maha-yuga cycles) are used to fill gaps between manvantara. Before and after each manvantara (called as "sandhya" and "sandhyamsa" respectively), there is a junction of 1.728 million (age of Satya Yuga, or 0.4x) human years. Total number of junctions are 15 (since there are 14 manvantaras). So total gap period is = 0.4 * 15 = 6x. Hence total makes 1000 maha-yuga cycles or 1 brahma day. -> According to the Vedic texts, current age of Brahma is 50 Brahma years and 1 brahma day (we are in the 1st day of 2nd half of brahma)and we are in the seventh "manvantara", in the 28th turnover of its 71 yuga cycles. In this cycle, we are in the start Kali Yuga. Age of kali yuga is not known perfectly but it is around 5000-10000 years. For calculation, lets assume 8000 human years. -> So current age of our universe (in terms of maha-yuga cycles) = (50 * 720 * 1000) -- 50 years * (360 days + 360 nights) * total no. of cycles in one day/night + (6 * 71) -- 6 manvantara each of 71 maha-yuga cycle + (7 * 0.4) -- 7 junctions or gaps for 6 manvantara + (27 * 1) -- we are in 28th cycle of 71 + (0.4+0.3+0.2) -- In this cycle, we are in Kali Yuga. Satya Yuga, Treat Yuga and Dwapara yuga are 0.4x, 0.3x and 0.2x respectively. + around 8000 human years -- very small, so ignoring it. Thus total age = (36,000,000 + 456.7)x = 36,000,456.7 * 4.32 million = 155,521,972.944 million years = 155.521972944 trillion human years. Now add the age of kaliyuga. i.e. around 8000 human years. One we calculate the exact age of kaliyuga, we can know the exact age of universe.
I've only got 8 minutes and 8 seconds to make this video. I salute you, valedictorian. Thank you for this video and the rabbit hole I'm about to go down. ❤
@@nguyentuong8529 I would say so. I know some people would disagree with me since people tend to believe in one god specifically over the others. But when it comes to the holy trinity in hinduism yes they share the same power. They balance each other out. Without life you cannot have death. I should've mentioned the term for the make trinity is hinduism is called the "Trimurti" Just like the Trimurti you also have the female equivalent of the trinity called the Tridevi. Meaning "three goddesses". They are also the consorts to the holy trinity. Sarawati - Goddess of the arts and knowledge. Brahma is Saraswati's consort. Lakshmi - Goddess of wealth, known to bring purity and a wealthy life. Lord Vishnu is Lakshmi's consort. Parvati - She combats evil and demonic forces (negative energy) that threatens peace and prosperity. Lord Shiva is Parvati's consort.
"Andhatama pravishanti ye asambhuti mupaste" "They enter darkness, those who worship the natural elements" (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). "They sink deeper in darkness, those who worship sambhuti" (Yajurveda 40 : 9)
Are not all life forms aspects of the Supreme Being . As we forget most dreams we forget past lives for the most part. Except there is no time it is a construct an illusion . So every one living is also a incarnation that we have forgotten as we forget most dreams most life times . The self is an illusion the Barrior of body and mind being separated is false To become one with the universal consicnous is to remember other people memories thought and feeling of thier whole lives as if they where are own for indeed they already are
Can you also do a video covering Buddhism. Which is also a religion that has a large following. thank you for doing this kind of video it kind of teaches us about other religions and cultures.
What is the Age of Rajogun Brahma? Ans. Brahma Ji is the eldest son of Goddess. Calculation of a Divya Varsh / God year :- One day of Brahma = 1000 (one thousand) Chaturyuga (four yugas) and the same is the duration of the night. One Chaturyug has 43,20,000 years of human beings One month =30 days and nights One year = 12 months Brahma’s age is 100 years (Divya Varsh / God years). One Chaukri (Chaturyuga) is made up of four Yugas which are as follows. 1. Satyug, which is 17,28,000 years 2. Treta Yug, which is of 12,96,000 years 3. Dwapar Yug, which is 8,64,000 years 4. Kalyug, which is of 4,32,000 years. Total 4.32 million human years Month = 30 × 2000 = 60,000 (sixty thousand) chaturyuga Year = 12 × 60,000 = 7,20,000 (seven lakh twenty thousand) chaturyuga Age of Brahma - 7,20,000 × 100 = 72,000,000 (seven crore twenty lakh) chaturyuga. 72,000,000 x 43,20,000 = 311,040,000,000,000 human years Total = 311.04 Trillion ( Age of Brahma )
I was kinda confused especially that I'm completely new to Hinduism, meaning, I know nothing on Hinduism. I always get mixed up with Hindu gods and Bhuddist gods so I wish the video was a bit more illustrative and easier to keep up with for the casual learners because not of all us use your videos for academic reasons but rather, for fun! 😁😁
Well they themselves were mixed up by Buddha himself too :D so it doesn't matter. For e.g. - www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kariteimo.html, www.indianetzone.com/65/lord_ganesha_buddhism.htm, www.virtualvinodh.com/wp/vishnu-in-buddhism/ & many more. The only thing Hindus & Buddhists have major disagreements are regarding the status of Gods or God figures among each other's pantheons. It's actually fun to see it that way as it eases out the sometimes harsh & crude commentaries they have written about each other over the centuries but at the same time they both accepted each other's ideas & respected each others beliefs for long periods in various parts of the world.
Buddhism is silent about Gods rather it has different realms & Higher beings but they are Hindu in origin. Buddha knew Hinduism as he was born as Hindu Prince Siddharth Gautama & thus re-imagined lots of Hindu ideas & his own ideas which together resulted in the religion called as Buddhism but for Indians it is all a part of Indian Philosophy.
sqp I would appreciate if there was awareness in people to call it Sanatan Sanskriti or Vedic Dharma. Sanatan Sanskriti is repository of knowledge with human evolution. This evolved with the time and yug (kaal). 1. The place between Himalaya in north to indu sarovar (Indian ocean) is called Hindu. Himalya Hi and Indu. Makes the word Hindu. Used for geographic demarcation. Hindu kush mountain Hindu river called as Sindhu river all indicated the sanskrit origin of the word. But yes doesn't indicate religion but Geographic. Hindustan is a pure sanskrit origin word. Read the puran. The muslim invaders tried to demean the word Hindu with many bad words to show them down and paint them as bad people. This is how racist jokes are created. 2. Since Dharma evolved and led humans from darkness to light from ignorance to knowledge. "tamso ma jyotirgamaya". There was no other religion to compete So there is no name, no rules for bashing other religion and concept of conversion. You can't bash criticize or compete non existent. 3. This is why got more than 1400 books scriptures on various topics helpful in material and spiritual life and this knowledge evolved with time. 4. Ayurvda, Medicine, Vyakrna, Natyashashtra, state crafts, yagya hawan ritual, philosophy, astrology, Jyotish, poetics, sangita shastra, yoga, Veda,Vedanta, Puran, Mimansa architecture mathematics to name a few. Books are available on every aspect of human brain can imagine in such a detail that only one book Mahabharat contains one lakh shlokas. 5. In short Dharma is celebration of the diversity of Human knowledge. Celebrating life and Nature is integral part of Sanatan sanskriti. Hindu celebrate Holi Diwali Chhath Pongal Vaisakhi Sankranti alongside numerous smaller celebration round the year. 6. We as a layman only know about Dharma as a blind man knows about elephant after holding the tail of the elephant. 7. Most of us are only able to know what we see on daily basis like nature and creation worship. And on the basis of this we criticize and appreciate dharma. But Dharma criticize none. Dharma don't give scope for criticism but enlightenment and seeking truth . 8. There is so much more to know. Since I am born in a Dharma followers family. Therefore I celebrate the diversity of human thoughts with ease. Dose not mean i know everything. But once you will know Dharma out of the set criteria of Abrahamic religion for Dharma. You will find nothing to criticize like a blind man holding an elephant tail and saying why he is made to hold a snake. Instead of criticism You will question and seek answers. 9. For example when you see a survivor on discovery eating dead animal poo and pee either you appreciate or criticize this. But no one can deny that this human will survive the odd. And Dharma have a complete set of philosophy and practicing sect called aghori. However a few. To make sure that the human will survive the extreme. Human will not die out because of the certain dogmas made by the so called civilized society or religion. Dharma supports all accommodates all. 10. Religion ends at heaven and hell only but the Dharma gives to strive even beyond this. That's Moksha complete liberation. Gives emphasis on seeking, knowing your self deep within and finding your own path. This is the reason from Sanatan dharma lots of ism like Jain, Buddha, Sikh, vaishnava Shaiva, Atheism, came out without any conflict or blood shed. Can you imagine the same with Abrahmic religion? 11. If someone adopts Sanatan dharma way of life. He automatically fits into the either Varna Vyavstha Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra according to their profession or Ashram Vyavstha Brahmacharya Grihasth Vanprasth and Sanyas. Together its called Varnashram Vyavstha for the benefit of the society. I can enlighten you on this vedic Varnashram vayvstha. Mail me Varna division start from us. Our head is our brahma to control our shoulders are our kshatriya to protect us our stomach is our vysya to feed us and our foot are our shudra to serve us. Another term division of profession. Which exists all over the world in different forms. And this is most scientific division of profession to avoid conflict in society. This Varna can be achieved by your Karma. To fit into Ashram one has nothing to do. Fits in naturally and can stay in any of the phase as long as he wants. Now it depends on us that we respect equally to our teacher and our toilet cleaner. Which Dharma clearly says respect each and every thing. This is why worship for all not only to teachers. So if you respect your teacher and toilet cleaner equally you are a great Dharmik person. Now where you see fault in this varna system. Lots of Rishi were not born in cast Brahman but respected worshipped. Cast seems a tribal identity with all the evils of Ego and depends totally an individual local social environment no support from Dharma 12. Sanatan Dharma allow an individual to seek truth, follow a path or make his her own path to reach the goal of 'Brahma" the energy and consciousness of the Universe. The feeling of अहं ब्रह्मास्मी, I am the consciousness makes one enlighten and तत् त्वमसी, so are you makes you a Guru. This is the reason encouraged many enlightened soul to find and make their own path. Thus Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, sant parampra like Kabir, Ravidas etc were born without any conflict. Dharma allowed them to propagate and flourish 13. Comparing Dharma with one book one prophet religion is not a good idea. Can only increase ignorance. Because books of mazhab are small simple and for that for the followers of that particular mazhab only. So better study the world's oldest surviving civilization based on Dharma with universal application, yourself. अहं बर्हमासमी l तत त्वं असी. सर्वे जना:सुखिनो भवन्तु. सर्वे सन्तु निराम्या:l वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम l
So also many Hindus get their ' knowledge ' of Christianity from atheist, Marxist and anti Christian propaganda channels and end up posting disinformation and lies on public fora.
Thanks Sal, this is a great video as always. The concept of syncretism is why different religions were tolerated in India. In no other country, a Muslim ruler will rule over Hindus.
In our family Jesus is also a god we worship. We are Hindus. As a Hindu I guess it is easy to absorb any idealogy or religion or god into the culture. Or as Sir said, Syncretism - a new word and concept I learned today! Thank you sir, for such amazing videos on all subjects!
There is just one religion in this world and that is "Humanity" and no Hindu,sikh,muslim,christianity,etc ...there is only one God that created this entire universe and not the ones we have been told since our childhood.... So we must not believe in these conspiracies and must understand that the one God lies in every person on this planet Edit: it's just my own opinion because I don't feel that God will ever differentiate between his own loving creations on the basis of religion
professorM yes and no, first of all many of the Buddhist rituals and practises are derived from vedic age or Hinduism, as u have seen ram was 7 th incarnation of Vishnu we consider Buddha to be 13 incarnation of Vishnu, Buddha taught us a simple way of life and added to the teachings of Hinduism but it just so happened that his teachings all together became a different religion and then the religion migrated to eastern part of Asia. so Buddha is considered a holy figure in Hinduism too and taught humanity his wisdom and knowledge and a simple way of life.
+Palash Sinha Buddhism was a revolutionary counter to the old Vedic religion in addition to keeping some aspects of it. It got rid of the caste system and doesn't prescribe to any god.
Actually the caste system was a social phenomenon and not a religious one, so it wasn't mentioned in the video too, the bhagvad gita or Vedas do not tell to practise caste system. In Hinduism we all are a manifestation of one Brahman so every one is equal and must be respected so caste system is the most anti-hindu thing possible and most Hindus hate it.Buddha due to his knowledge did preach good things and stopped violence and that is why he is respected in Hinduism too. The only slight difference in Hinduism and Buddhism is the notion of God.but if you see neither Buddha spread a notion of God nor Krishna, they both taught an ideal way of life and values and for their knowledge, they are viewed as God in Hinduism.
i like how he described Lord Shiva as the Destroyer/Transformer not just the destroyer because people often think destruction is a bad thing but it actually leads to transformation.
Destruction can be necessary. We destroy evil, suffering, ignorance/illusion, etc.
I am not sure how transformation is exactly the same as destruction, but destruction/transformation can depend on one's point of view sometimes.
@@the11382 Because nothing can be actually destroyed or created, You eventually transform it only.
let me explain you with an example
a seed is destroyed to create a plant
a plant is destroyed to create a tree
a Tree is destroyed to create wood
a wood is destroyed to create furniture
its everlasting ongoing process is which new thing take birth from ending of its old form and then live its life to eventually be destroyed to create something else.
that's what complete the circle of birth--->life---->death---birth and so on
thus representing brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver and Shiva as destroyer.
Shiva the Destroyer(of wickedness)
I once read a phrase that said: "Sometimes the forest must be burned so that new trees can grow"
@@UnaPersona-b1y They actually do that in Australia and other places, small bushfires are necessary for new trees to grow.
I would’ve never guessed I came back to Khan Academy for anything other than math. This is a perfect intro video to people like me, who want to start practicing Hinduism.
Dont just say India. Hinduism is followed widely in Nepal.
No sh*t sherlock
Yes bro Nepal is a Hindu country
What about 192 countries of world🤣😂😀
Its in every country.....nepal and india is majority one.
Hinduism survived in Nepal in its very original state... as paradox... Hindu Temple of floating Vishnu, near Kathmandu is the only one of its kind in the world....
Although I'm not Hindu, this is really fascinating. One source I know won't hide facts and have biases, thank you for sharing!
@Arigato Gozaimasu Born in Bangladesh, raised in the US
The channel name is also not hindu
Want more information about Hindus dm me at my Instagram @vaibhav_singhchauhan06
If only Brahman didnt create the 3 supreme gods, things wouldnt have benn that complicated
@@sazidafnan5015 Brahman didn't create them but they are just different forms of brahman
Nepal is also a Hinduism 🕉️ county many hindu temples such as (pashupatinath the temple of Shiva) and the floating statue above the water is vishnu, and others many are there such as muktinath the Vishnu's temple. So nepal is also consider as thw hindu
Yes Nepal and Bharat both share the religion.🕉️
🇮🇳❤️🇳🇵
Shiva - god of destroyer
Vishnu - god of protector
Brahma - god of creator
Ganesh - god of success and wisdom
Karthikeya - god of war
Ayyappa - god of self- control and celibacy
Nandi - vehicle of lord shiva
Garud - vehicle of lord vishnu
Veerabhadra - god of fury and rage
Kaalbhairav - god of destroyer of lust and greed
Ram - embodiment of dharma
Krishna - god of love
Narasimha - god of destroyer of evil
Varaha - embodiment of sacrifice
Kashyapa - god of support and firmness
Haigriv - god of knowledge
Hanuman - god of courage and strength
Indra - god of thunder
Vayu - god of wind
Agni - god of fire
Varun - god of water
Kuber - god of wealth
Vishwakarma - god of architecture
Yama - god of death
Shani - god of karma
How many gods are there
Who made them
@@lilynee4854 The sumpreme being is only one. He is called Brahmaan. He appears in different forms. Whom we call Bhagwan/Dev/Pravu or God.
Hinduism is actually monotheist religion masquerading as polytheistic religion.
@@lilynee4854 they are just Different form of the one same God which is pure and formless and he is beyond Human Understanding so that that's why we have gods and many forms
by the way ganesha is the god of brahm granthi only by his grace you can open the first gate to moksha and yama is gate keeper of 1 to 6 astral layer 7th is where brahman its not some 7th sky but 7th level pf vibration frequency of the soul thats pureness and divineness yama is gate keeper of of 1 to 6th astral layer
Hey Sal, I'm Hindu and there is much that your video clarified. Thank you so much for uploading this and keep up the good work!
Akarsh Balaji. I would appreciate if there was awareness in people to call it Sanatan Sanskriti or Vedic Dharma. Sanatan Sanskriti is repository of knowledge with human evolution. This evolved with the time and yug (kaal).
1. The place between Himalaya in north to indu sarovar (Indian ocean) is called Hindu. Himalya Hi and Indu. Makes the word Hindu. Used for geographic demarcation. Hindu kush mountain Hindu river called as Sindhu river all indicated the sanskrit origin of the word. But yes doesn't indicate religion but Geographic. Hindustan is a pure sanskrit origin word. Read the puran. The muslim invaders tried to demean the word Hindu with many bad words to show them down and paint them as bad people. This is how racist jokes are created.
2. Since Dharma evolved and led humans from darkness to light from ignorance to knowledge. "tamso ma jyotirgamaya". There was no other religion to compete So there is no name, no rules for bashing other religion and concept of conversion. You can't bash criticize or compete non existent.
3. This is why got more than 1400 books scriptures on various topics helpful in material and spiritual life and this knowledge evolved with time.
4. Ayurvda, Medicine, Vyakrna, Natyashashtra, state crafts, yagya hawan ritual, philosophy, astrology, Jyotish, poetics, sangita shastra, yoga, Veda,Vedanta, Puran, Mimansa architecture mathematics to name a few. Books are available on every aspect of human brain can imagine in such a detail that only one book Mahabharat contains one lakh shlokas.
5. In short Dharma is celebration of the diversity of Human knowledge. Celebrating life and Nature is integral part of Sanatan sanskriti. Hindu celebrate Holi Diwali Chhath Pongal Vaisakhi Sankranti alongside numerous smaller celebration round the year.
6. We as a layman only know about Dharma as a blind man knows about elephant after holding the tail of the elephant.
7. Most of us are only able to know what we see on daily basis like nature and creation worship. And on the basis of this we criticize and appreciate dharma. But Dharma criticize none. Dharma don't give scope for criticism but enlightenment and seeking truth .
8. There is so much more to know. Since I am born in a Dharma followers family. Therefore I celebrate the diversity of human thoughts with ease. Dose not mean i know everything. But once you will know Dharma out of the set criteria of Abrahamic religion for Dharma. You will find nothing to criticize like a blind man holding an elephant tail and saying why he is made to hold a snake. Instead of criticism You will question and seek answers.
9. For example when you see a survivor on discovery eating dead animal poo and pee either you appreciate or criticize this. But no one can deny that this human will survive the odd. And Dharma have a complete set of philosophy and practicing sect called aghori. However a few. To make sure that the human will survive the extreme. Human will not die out because of the certain dogmas made by the so called civilized society or religion. Dharma supports all accommodates all.
10. Religion ends at heaven and hell only but the Dharma gives to strive even beyond this. That's Moksha complete liberation. Gives emphasis on seeking, knowing your self deep within and finding your own path. This is the reason from Sanatan dharma lots of ism like Jain, Buddha, Sikh, vaishnava Shaiva, Atheism, came out without any conflict or blood shed. Can you imagine the same with Abrahmic religion?
11. If someone adopts Sanatan dharma way of life. He automatically fits into the either Varna Vyavstha Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra according to their profession or Ashram Vyavstha Brahmacharya Grihasth Vanprasth and Sanyas. Together its called Varnashram Vyavstha for the benefit of the society. I can enlighten you on this vedic Varnashram vayvstha. Mail me
Varna division start from us. Our head is our brahma to control our shoulders are our kshatriya to protect us our stomach is our vysya to feed us and our foot are our shudra to serve us.
Another term division of profession. Which exists all over the world in different forms. And this is most scientific division of profession to avoid conflict in society. This Varna can be achieved by your Karma. To fit into Ashram one has nothing to do. Fits in naturally and can stay in any of the phase as long as he wants.
Now it depends on us that we respect equally to our teacher and our toilet cleaner. Which Dharma clearly says respect each and every thing. This is why worship for all not only to teachers. So if you respect your teacher and toilet cleaner equally you are a great Dharmik person. Now where you see fault in this varna system. Lots of Rishi were not born in cast Brahman but respected worshipped. Cast seems a tribal identity with all the evils of Ego and depends totally an individual local social environment no support from Dharma
12. Sanatan Dharma allow an individual to seek truth, follow a path or make his her own path to reach the goal of 'Brahma" the energy and consciousness of the Universe. The feeling of अहं ब्रह्मास्मी, I am the consciousness makes one enlighten and तत् त्वमसी, so are you makes you a Guru.
This is the reason encouraged many enlightened soul to find and make their own path. Thus Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, sant parampra like Kabir, Ravidas etc were born without any conflict. Dharma allowed them to propagate and flourish
13. Comparing Dharma with one book one prophet religion is not a good idea. Can only increase ignorance. Because books of mazhab are small simple and for that for the followers of that particular mazhab only. So better study the world's oldest surviving civilization based on Dharma with universal application, yourself. अहं बर्हमासमी l तत त्वं असी. सर्वे जना:सुखिनो भवन्तु. सर्वे सन्तु निराम्या:l वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम l
Thank you for making people understand that Hinduism doesn't have hundreds of gods, just various accepted ways of connecting with the fundamental reality...thus not polytheistic religion. I like that you say that does it even matter. Hinduism gives the follower the freedom yo worship as per their decided paths..thank you once again for being fair to hinduism and not bashing it.
khan u r genius man . what an honest analysis and opinion . even though u r Muslim u still gave a honest view in another religious hats off
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SIKHISM SAVED HINDUS
@@redemptionofthebeast50 what is sickism 😂 lol
@@redemptionofthebeast50 only in Punjab.... And sikhism flurished because of Hindus of Punjab supported the gurus and bacame sikhs....
Redemption Of The Beast
I have heard Sikhism is part of Noahide religion
@@redemptionofthebeast50 All the Indians religions are part of a big culture or way of life. Sikhism is a more brave and aggressive version of the Sanatana Dharma and therefore you would see Sikh Gurus being worshipped everywhere in India except Muslims and Christians.
I’m becoming more and more interested in Hinduism. It makes a lot of sense and really aligns with what I’ve always believed.
Do nothing ...but chant..... om nmah shivye ......
I'm sorry if I'm too late but you can start your journey with Bhagwad Gita. Believe me every problem has its answer in Bhagwad Geeta . It will force you to think out of the box and is very heavily based on critical thinking. It's like a complete journey while you're reading. Unlike other religious books, it never teaches you to be a good Hindu but most importantly it teaches you to be a good human
U r welcome to Sanatana Dharma. ❤
You think idolatry is for you?
I am very fascinating about Hindu mythology and how they tell the tale about each reincarnation of Shiva and Vishnu. I am also very interest about Vishnu 10th incarnation who will appear in the future. It still surprise me to see that a lot of people still like Hindu through out the century. I guess something will never change.
leon kenedy
10th incarnation can be Donald Trump.
Its on brahmins. They can make anybody GOD.
pankaj
no its not on brahmins
Kalki will come at the end of Kaliyuga.
come a bit closer..
read Bhagwat Geeta..explore Upnishad and vedas by yourself..u will forget chrishtianity..
Be Happy ...
The 10th Avatar is Borned..
Because I'm Harivamsha .
sir Hanuman ji is more popular in present era in northern India guys do you agree with me
Saurabh Bhargava he is an avtaar of Shiva.
he is not the avatar but blessed by shiva son of pawan.. and by the way ravan was also blessed by shiva
Abhijat Kumar he is Avtar of shiva
Abhijat Kumar Hanuman ji is avtar of Shiva when ravan going to die he saw Hanuman ji nd joined his hands nd tell sry Hanuman i m not able to know that you r Avtar of Shiva nd he told to ram sry shri ram i m not able to know that you are avtar of Vishnu
Nd ravan himself was not evil if u read true Ramayan you realize he is gud
he is not a god but a devotee or follower of rama
Two points to add-1)For Vaishnav (followers of Vishnu) Shiva is the supreme vaishnav and For Shivaite(excuse the spelling) followers of Shiva , Vishnu is supreme shivatie.
2)Hinduism(or Sanatan Dharma) understanding of different ways to reach Brahman makes us more tolerant of other religions or practices as we understand that maybe your way of reaching the ultimate truth.
dear Kulkarni JI =>
"SCIVAAYA VISHNURUPAAYA SCIVA RUPAAYAA VISHNAVE"
"SCIVASYA HRDHAYAM VISHNU HU VISHNOS CHA HRDHAYAM SCIVAM"
=Lord Scivaa's FORM is VISHNU --Lord Vishnu's FORM is Scivaa.
Lord Scivaa's HEART is Vishnu and Lord Vishnu's HEART is Lord Scivaa.
@@zyavanasharmann853 Shiva*
this was awesome. I've tried looking this up before but it's not easy to find clear simple references.
This study is amazing of Hinduism! I'm really enjoying it and the charts of the pantheon make it easy to understand. Thank you very much for this presentation!! Looking forward to more lessons♥
Tatiyana S would you like to marry a Hindu
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@kt95 gy and what kind of proof do you have to prove your Idea ??
@kt95 gy just toxic.
I love the way you said *"Brahma"*
Basically it is believed that first shiva came into existence. It is believed that vishnu came from shiva and brahma came from vishnu.
I read somewhere that when gods asked how universe came into existence. Shiva answered it came into existence from Brahma. When it was asked brahma came into existence shiva answered from vishnu. Again the question was repeated-how vishnu came into existence shiva answered from me. And when finally asked how he himself came into existence. Shiva answered brahma.
Now let us connect shiva to destruction, vishnu to preserver and brahma to creation.
We will find that with destruction comes creation. With creation of something comes its preservation. And with preservation of something comes destruction. And the cycle goes on.
Well you are rights. Sadhaks ( occult practitioners) of high spiritual achievements know it. Your first statement is correct.
Bhrama vishnu and mahesh were created by supreme brahman , some peoples call Krishna as supreme brahman
@Subho Deep Thakur see so many aspects it has. In shakti purana you'll find Adi Para Shakti. How she transformed herself into different aspects. It like the same. Doesn't matter whom you consider the supreme being. It all same. It's brahman. All path is leading towards to one loka that is brahman.
@Saikishore Gowrishankar Why would people worship creation in order to worship the Creator/Supreme Being? True, no one can ever grasp the true essence and attributes of the Creator/Supreme Being besides the Creator/Supreme Being Himself, but that does not mean one should then worship the Creator's/Supreme Being's creation because the word worship implies that the one you are worshiping is the one you view as the Supreme Being/Creator.
Bruh shiva never came he was always their everything came from him!
The deities represent various aspects of one almighty God. Hinduism gives you freedom to worship whichever aspect you admire.
"Brahman"
@@TharsyanJaderuby Brahman is not a concious entity. It is the NOT the supreme god. There's in fact no one "almighty" god in Hinduism.
@@greeenwaters9125 yeah I know that. I didn't say Brahman as "almighty" or "God" as in Abrahamic concept of Creator. We don't have "almighty, Creator or God", but rather Ishwara, Baghavan, Paramātma etc in which we call it by many names.
I’m a Hindu although I only worship Allah 🙏
@@Abdullah-uv9nk Did you meant Nirguna Brahman?
I understand that your videos have an educational purpose, but I have been watching them forever and I just really appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for the subjects you cover. You are not just droning for some high school kid to get a good score on some test he has to pass; you have a genuine fascination with these topics, and it shows.
This is what learning really is about, a burning curiosity and a love of knowledge, not test marks or cramming for an exam.
Its amazing to say that Hindu never seem to have a lot of conflict since all the God are basically one aspect of another God like how Kabbalah said that we the human are basically aspect of the God. I would like to see more Video about the Hindu God.
leon kenedy I also find so many similarities with Kabbalah. Brahman is ein sof and some of these gods can be associated with sefirot
leon kenedy I would appreciate if there was awareness in people to call it Sanatan Sanskriti or Vedic Dharma. Sanatan Sanskriti is repository of knowledge with human evolution. This evolved with the time and yug (kaal).
1. The place between Himalaya in north to indu sarovar (Indian ocean) is called Hindu. Himalya Hi and Indu. Makes the word Hindu. Used for geographic demarcation. Hindu kush mountain Hindu river called as Sindhu river all indicated the sanskrit origin of the word. But yes doesn't indicate religion but Geographic. Hindustan is a pure sanskrit origin word. Read the puran. The muslim invaders tried to demean the word Hindu with many bad words to show them down and paint them as bad people. This is how racist jokes are created.
2. Since Dharma evolved and led humans from darkness to light from ignorance to knowledge. "tamso ma jyotirgamaya". There was no other religion to compete So there is no name, no rules for bashing other religion and concept of conversion. You can't bash criticize or compete non existent.
3. This is why got more than 1400 books scriptures on various topics helpful in material and spiritual life and this knowledge evolved with time.
4. Ayurvda, Medicine, Vyakrna, Natyashashtra, state crafts, yagya hawan ritual, philosophy, astrology, Jyotish, poetics, sangita shastra, yoga, Veda,Vedanta, Puran, Mimansa architecture mathematics to name a few. Books are available on every aspect of human brain can imagine in such a detail that only one book Mahabharat contains one lakh shlokas.
5. In short Dharma is celebration of the diversity of Human knowledge. Celebrating life and Nature is integral part of Sanatan sanskriti. Hindu celebrate Holi Diwali Chhath Pongal Vaisakhi Sankranti alongside numerous smaller celebration round the year.
6. We as a layman only know about Dharma as a blind man knows about elephant after holding the tail of the elephant.
7. Most of us are only able to know what we see on daily basis like nature and creation worship. And on the basis of this we criticize and appreciate dharma. But Dharma criticize none. Dharma don't give scope for criticism but enlightenment and seeking truth .
8. There is so much more to know. Since I am born in a Dharma followers family. Therefore I celebrate the diversity of human thoughts with ease. Dose not mean i know everything. But once you will know Dharma out of the set criteria of Abrahamic religion for Dharma. You will find nothing to criticize like a blind man holding an elephant tail and saying why he is made to hold a snake. Instead of criticism You will question and seek answers.
9. For example when you see a survivor on discovery eating dead animal poo and pee either you appreciate or criticize this. But no one can deny that this human will survive the odd. And Dharma have a complete set of philosophy and practicing sect called aghori. However a few. To make sure that the human will survive the extreme. Human will not die out because of the certain dogmas made by the so called civilized society or religion. Dharma supports all accommodates all.
10. Religion ends at heaven and hell only but the Dharma gives to strive even beyond this. That's Moksha complete liberation. Gives emphasis on seeking, knowing your self deep within and finding your own path. This is the reason from Sanatan dharma lots of ism like Jain, Buddha, Sikh, vaishnava Shaiva, Atheism, came out without any conflict or blood shed. Can you imagine the same with Abrahmic religion?
11. If someone adopts Sanatan dharma way of life. He automatically fits into the either Varna Vyavstha Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra according to their profession or Ashram Vyavstha Brahmacharya Grihasth Vanprasth and Sanyas. Together its called Varnashram Vyavstha for the benefit of the society. I can enlighten you on this vedic Varnashram vayvstha. Mail me
Varna division start from us. Our head is our brahma to control our shoulders are our kshatriya to protect us our stomach is our vysya to feed us and our foot are our shudra to serve us.
Another term division of profession. Which exists all over the world in different forms. And this is most scientific division of profession to avoid conflict in society. This Varna can be achieved by your Karma. To fit into Ashram one has nothing to do. Fits in naturally and can stay in any of the phase as long as he wants.
Now it depends on us that we respect equally to our teacher and our toilet cleaner. Which Dharma clearly says respect each and every thing. This is why worship for all not only to teachers. So if you respect your teacher and toilet cleaner equally you are a great Dharmik person. Now where you see fault in this varna system. Lots of Rishi were not born in cast Brahman but respected worshipped. Cast seems a tribal identity with all the evils of Ego and depends totally an individual local social environment no support from Dharma
12. Sanatan Dharma allow an individual to seek truth, follow a path or make his her own path to reach the goal of 'Brahma" the energy and consciousness of the Universe. The feeling of अहं ब्रह्मास्मी, I am the consciousness makes one enlighten and तत् त्वमसी, so are you makes you a Guru.
This is the reason encouraged many enlightened soul to find and make their own path. Thus Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, sant parampra like Kabir, Ravidas etc were born without any conflict. Dharma allowed them to propagate and flourish
13. Comparing Dharma with one book one prophet religion is not a good idea. Can only increase ignorance. Because books of mazhab are small simple and for that for the followers of that particular mazhab only. So better study the world's oldest surviving civilization based on Dharma with universal application, yourself. अहं बर्हमासमी l तत त्वं असी. सर्वे जना:सुखिनो भवन्तु. सर्वे सन्तु निराम्या:l वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम l
@@matthewklahn7523 ok
It's because we've accepted that no one will ever think or believe the same way. Everyone has their own truth. Religions are those separate paths people take to meet their own truths. One day, we're all going to meet at that single truth, no matter what path we take. It doesn't matter what religion we follow.
Haha no way, in sanatana dharma we have something similar with all humans having atman which is a part of Brahman, like our soul is a minuscule piece of Brahman, the water droplet is a minuscule piece of the ocean. Different but we are all one ❤️
"Ekam evadvitiyam"
"He is One only without a second."
[Chandogya Upanishad 6:2:1]1
"Na casya kascij janita na cadhipah."
"Of Him there are neither parents nor lord."
[Svetasvatara Upanishad 6:9]2
"Na tasya pratima asti"
"There is no likeness of Him."
[Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:19]3
The following verses from the Upanishad allude to the inability of man to imagine God in a particular form:
"Na samdrse tisthati rupam asya, na caksusa pasyati kas canainam."
"His form is not to be seen; no one sees Him with the eye."
[Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:20]4
Muslims 1st understand own religion
You dont know own religion but poke nose into other
You have
1 god
1 book
Yet
Millions dead in
Shia vs Wahabi vs deobandi vs barelvi vs ahmedia
😁😁😁😁😁😁
Son in law of mohamad beheaded by moslims by yelling allahuakber allahuakber
@@first7758 I am sorry but I have to say. Do you know all of 33million+ gods in your religion?
@@engr.mdhelaluddingisan3929
1,00,000 Muslims gathered to Stone Sufi saint Mansur Al hallaj 😂😂😂
Read what muslim Zakir naik say
Hindus have 1 God
If there is any contradiction in hinduism then hindus will shatter by their own
No need of ur advice
Like we never talk you quran
Yet u shattered into 73 pieces
😂😂😂
I only advise you to 1st accept god's given body then talk about the god
Worshipper of saitan
@@engr.mdhelaluddingisan3929 33 types of God, not 33 crore God. This is a misconception spread by mistranslation.🙂
@@smartcityviews1733 there is no groups in islam. But some bad people made it.
Shiva is the undisputed cosmic ruler. Shakthi is energy. Murugan is wisdom.
Brahman is main
Mid east & india both have very early civilizations. While JEsus was made a god against the teachings of the bible job 25 among the final Prophets in the Abrahamic religions, vedantist hindus did this to many Prophets earlier & became pagan w/ avatar incarnation to pantheism when Allah is above the heavens. Prophecies of Muhammad peace and blessings on him in the vedas mention very specific things as a Mercy to hinduism, to accept Allah in Tawhid and reject idolatry, the prophecies of Muhammad mention he is the greatest Prophet of even god due to the pagan concept of turning man into god (which happenned in the end of Isaacite prophets with Jesus, but happenned repeatedly in hinduism) who is given a law to last forever, the miraj or ascension above the 7 heavens , so Allah is above the throne separate from creation and idols, and mentions Hajj in the center of the Earth where the cows are sacrificed for Allah, again showing creation is subservient to Allah and Allah is above creation, rejecting their idolatry based on pantheism... Allah is above creation separate from them,
Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings on him is mentioned as Narashansa in vedas, Nar meaning man and Shansa meaning praiseworthy which is the meaning of Muhammad.
even in vedas hinduism and bible is says there will be a Prophet from the center of the Earth who sacrifices cows, who goes to the highest heavens, and gets light of eternal law with the only straight path, he is the cheif of Prophets, the mightest of men who conquers, who knocks down castles! & his name will be Muhammad
or Narashansa in vedas... He is mentioned by name many times, and he is called Muhammad in Solomon songs 5 :16.
Islam is not a new religion it is the best and prophesized forfillement of the religions of the ancient PRophets...
Vedas said their will be a cheif Prophet named Narashansa or Muhammad ... Jesus said there will be a comfortor to last forever like Quran, and vedas says the man who gives comfort will be doing hajj sacrifice rituals, both matching Muhammad peace and blessings on him the final Prophet etc.
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Correct Islamic views on concept Allah's Tawhid, Allah alone is Lord Creator Above creation hence futility of idolatry or creation:
Quran 23 Muminoon : 91 - No son (or offspring) did Allah beget, nor is there any ilah (god) along with Him. (If there had been many gods), then each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to overcome others! Glorified be Allah above all that they attribute to Him!
Allah alone is the Creator :
Quran 18 Kahf: 51. I (Allah) made them (Iblis and his offspring) not to witness (nor took their help in) the creation of the heavens and the earth and not their own creation, nor was I (Allah) to take the misleaders as helpers.
52. And the Day He will say: "Call those partners of Mine whom you pretended." Then they will cry unto them, but they will not answer them, and We shall put a Maubiq (barrier) between them.
not brahma or other false gods who will not answer you...
Allah alone is the preserver/ sustainer not vishnu :
Quran 2 Baqarah : 255 - Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), Al-Hayyul-Qayyum (the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists). Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Quran 35 Fatir : 41 - Verily! Allah grasps the heavens and the earth lest they move away from their places, and if they were to move away from their places, there is not one that could grasp them after Him. Truly, He is Ever Most Forbearing, OftForgiving.
Allah alone will destroy creation, & resurrect them for judgement, not shiva :
Quran 13 :21 And if there had been a Qur'an with which mountains could be moved (from their places), or the earth could be cloven asunder, or the dead could be made to speak (it would not have been other than this Qur'an). But the decision of all things is certainly with Allah. Have not then those who believed yet known that had Allah willed, He could have guided all mankind? And a disaster will not cease to strike those who disbelieved because of their (evil) deeds or it (i.e. the disaster) settles close to their homes, until the Promise of Allah comes to pass. Certainly, Allah breaks not His Promise.
Quran 17 Isra : 58 - And there is not a town (population) but We shall destroy it before the Day of Resurrection, or punish it with a severe torment. That is written in the Book (of Our Decrees)
Quran 69 : 16. And the heaven will be rent asunder, for that Day it (the heaven) will be frail and torn up.
17. And the angels will be on its sides, and eight angels will, that Day, bear the Throne of your Lord above them.
18. That Day shall you be brought to Judgement, not a secret of you will be hidden.
Allah alone is to be worshiped & Who we return to, not brahman or the creation :
Quran 41 Fusilat : 37 - And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate yourselves not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate yourselves to Allah Who created them, if you (really) worship Him.
Quran 2 Baqarah 151 - Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return."
Shakti is not energy. Shakti has intelligence and consciousness. Energy does not have consciousness. So kindly think before translating.
And my ganesha
Where is my ganesha
In fact, all bhagwaan(dieties or gods) are connected to each other like Hanuman ji, who is actually an avatar of Shiva ji, is the best friend of Ramaji, who is an avatar of Vishnu ji. Hanuman ji helped Rama ji in the Rama-Ravana War. Likewise, Vishnu ji also helped Shiva ji.
You forget Vishnu's 9th incarnation Siddhartha Gautama AKA BUDHHA.
. Buddhist or Buddhism claims their own different identity & theology .
@@timad.thinkingboss8893 Buddhist theology are very common to hindu theology just more peaceful. Concept like karma, Deva path.
@@timad.thinkingboss8893 BUDDHA was born in a HINDU family.
@@haveaniceday4726 . Did you meet him , do not get fooled by others . You are like them who say Islam & Judaism is same & Muslims are Jew or Jew are Muslim 😁😆😆 ,
@@timad.thinkingboss8893 NO no .sorry what I meant to say was that BUDDHA was born into a HINDU family but later left to find the path of englightment. I edited my comment .sorry again
I am muslim but i wanted to know about other religions too. I started with hinduism since i am indian although i know few things from school but its the religion around which i grew up after my own so its important.
Do you live in india
that was the best explanation i found so far. u made it very simple for understanding and at the same time quoted from huge scriptures only what is relevant to the topic. that's brilliant. please make more videos various topics for conceptual understanding.
Lakshmi can be derived from two words 'lakshya' (target) or 'lakshan' (indicator)
In a metaphorical sense, wealth can be target or it can be indicator of one's success 😄
A God is for every aspect of human life. This is the beauty of Hinduism. This is how your life goes on.
Thank you 🙏🏼💙
Hindus believe in one God who manifests in different ways. Hindus do not believe in the concept of ' My God is the only God ' or ' there is no God except my God '
You're correct.
Fascinating stuff! I would like to add that until recently Hinduism wasn't viewed as a single religion but just different variations of the "same/similar" culture around India. The beautiful thing is that it's syncretic, as you mentioned. A lot of people see India as one unified culture or many Indians see India as divided along religious lines, but the truth is that historically any old culture became part of contemporary culture of that time and any new culture and religion brought into the region was assimilated into the already existing culture. Of course there are exceptions to that and there have been conflicts... but compared to a lot of cultures India is a pretty good example of syncretism and assimilation of peoples and cultures. I personally believe that before colonialism and nationalism a lot more places on Earth would have been like that, but today India is one example that preserved that aspect really well.
This is a very interesting and educational video. Please do one on Islam and Christianity and Judaism
Christopher Ram they've done a history on the three major religions, great series
You left Vedic gods : Indra , Agni , Mitra , Varuna , Vayu , Sarva/Rudra , Soma , Pushan , Manyu , Aryaman , Savitr/Surya , Tvastr , Ushas , Aranyani , Yama , Saraswati , Dyaus , Prithvi/Aditi and so many others ...Please make a video on Vedic gods
Prithvi is not Aditi....
Rudra himself is Shiva, Soma is Chandra, Manyu is name of Mrityu(Death) so is Yama, Tvastr is Vishwakarma, and haven't you see Goddess Sarasvati in the video... Dyaus is Name for Sky ,so he is Virat Purush(endless form of Narayana)....
Ya know, the three years I was in school studying yoga it was difficult when it came to the philosophy of yoga and the gods and goddesses to understand. Even reading the many books its still sometimes confusing because of the incarnations. So thank you so much for being able to communicate Hinduism in a way for everyday people. I wish that I had watched this video before my studies! It would have made things a lot easier to understand. Sat Nam
i wish if you could give the link to the video on your site so that I could watch the rest of the videos related to that topic.
Thanks you guys for doing a great work.
@Khan Academy
Hinduism is nothing like islam or abrahamic faiths.
★Because there is no apostasy or blashphemy in hinduism, like you have in islam, christianity etc.
★Instead hindu must follow ahinsa (nonviolence & pluralism).
★Hindu are not tied rigidly to one mandatory sacred book or scripture. There are many books, many varid philosophies within hinduism like agnostics, atheists, polytheists, pan-atheists,.... different branches of philosophy like sankhya school, mimansha school, yog school, vaisasika school, nayaya school. These were astik (orthodox) vedic schools). Monoists were adwaita hindus who were small minority before islamic invasion when most astik dwaita (dualists) hindus were mass killed because they rejected monotheism of islam- Google "hindu philosophy"
★Hindu don't have a centrally controlled organization.
★Hindu are free to think for themselves, and have freedom to disagree with other hindus. Hindu are also free to change their ideas, or hold on to them, to conserve old ideas or give em up for new thought, change, reform evolve.
★Hindu don't attend any mass in temples. Islam and christian attend regular mass gatherings where preacher can refresh their religious brainwashing, inspire them to organized fanaticism like you see after friday prayer.
★Hindu don't have madrasas to brainwash young minds into one single ideology.
♥●●→Abrahamics like islam etc are monocultural and nonpluralistic. They seek to eliminate differences and disagreements to attain peace. But Hinduism is pluralistic, a ppl learn to live peacefully along with diferences. (Vasudh eva kutubakam:- varied world, one family)
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★ Only 3 principles are mandatory for a hindu, : - *AHINSA, DHARMA, & VED* . All else like god, atheism, or idols or worship, choice of books and gods/goddesses...are all optional and your personal choice.
*Ahinsa* is nonviolence, which results in peaceful pluralism in society.
*Dharma* is rule of rational laws/morals, that dicerns between right and wrong behavior. Hindu must adhere to dharma (follow laws that constrain behavior/karma) (including understanding concept of dharma ie why some behavior is wrong/harmful to us & society)
*Ved* means to reveal, ie reveal truths, by process of ved, scientific discovery
All else like gods, atheism, idols, rebirth, salvation, brahman state, are all optional and personal choice in hinduism
rational Dude sounds like you guys sidestepped a real mess. If only the abrahamic Faith's could think like this....
No brainwashing in churches.
Only imparting the values of love and compassion.
You must appreciate the human need to assemble together to praise and worship God as a community. No man is an island and religion does not force you to become a hermit.
Religion by definition encompasses a set of standards for its followers so that it's adherents can relate to God and their fellow humans in a meaningful way. This ensures order.
Without order there could be chaos.
@@Jin-dc7gl There is no such thing as _'human need to assemble to worship god/s'_ . That is what makes abrahamic faiths so TIRBAL (large group = tribe). Then you have a 'shepherd' who herds the flock... etc etc that is organized religion for you. But All asian faiths are non-religions (do not form tribes, no herding the flock) and the faith / ideology is mostly a personal choice.
Worship of god/s is also not at all a human need, and we can see non god based societies existing and progressing being functional and very happy ever since the dawn of history. And god worship is not at all a meaningful thing, be in tribes or alone.
So i wud humbly like to disagree with you. i am not a god believer, never was in my life, and never felt that need, and i am VERY HUMAN
@@Jin-dc7gl ⭐🔯Morality is good = subject of RIGHT & WRONG BEHAVIOR = laws of right & Wrong behavior. Also the logic of what how and why some behavior is right (beneficial) and another is harmful / wrong) .... this is a very important concept. Morality = Dharam = well defined and very meaningful idea and terms. YES a society that does not value morality (not really religious 'moral values') will suffer in the components of peace progress happiness and fairness justice ...
🔵Spirituality is really undefined and means very little , does it pertain to sprits, ghots jinns gods magic woodoo...? Whatever is spirituality? Nobody can really say without being confused.
🔴Yes many hindus are very TRIBAL. Even without being herded by some priest or without being a part of a long term congregation, hindu can be quite TRIBAL. Humans do have the traits similar to gregarious animals. But such TRIBAL constructs and behavior is not that necessary when we form ideas and support those ideas, SCIENCE IS NOT A TRIBAL MAJORITY WINS , Science is not a democracy. Tribal instinct kicks in when facing survival crisis and large threats to a society. But not needed otherwise. So having nations or even uniting as a species wont be all that bad. In fact when people are more intellectual and thoughtful and less irrational (religious), there are many benefits to such a society.
💙Right now nations like Japan Korea China Vietnam Taiwan most east asian nations have the best societies, low crime and very progressive and successful, and they are all ATHEIST, no need to form herds and flocks and follow such religions. But they do have MORALITY and laws and democracy and secular pluralistic culture and system of govt and attitudes. That says a lot huh?
i am muslim... but i luv hindu and hinduism... mera bhola hai bhandari krre nandi ki swari shambhu nath re..
Jay shree ram
जय श्री राम।
ye sb un sbhi hindu bhagwan ar bhagwati ko m ab se khna chati hu ki aap sb me agr shakti h to meri life se in bhramit awaze ar drd ko nikal feko har prakar se muje zo zindagi is dharti pr apne di h m ab usko khul kr jeena chahti hu naki in awazo k sath bachpan se hi jo ye bhramit drd muje hotha tha ar ye bhramit awaze sunai deti h aap use meri zindagi se hmesha hmesha k liye le jaiyo ar apka dwara diya hua sundr gift meri zindagi ko ar bhi sundr kr dijiye m isi asha me ye likh rhi hu ki jld hi ar abi se aap neri mnn ar atma ar dil ki awaz ko sune ar muje inse hr prakar se mukti dilaye apki priya..
No such word as Hindu ,
Only Santan Dharma( law of nature )
We worship Sun, Trees, Moon, planets, Earth , rivers , Teachers , parents , Small children , Plants also because of there qualites and what they provide us , and to show respect...
WE OFFER Water to Sun to accumulate sense of Respect for It's presence, and properties from which every creature nourishes.
In Hinduism there are several gods but they all are interconnected with each other, if we worship Lord Vishnu then it means we all are also venerating Lord Rama & Lord Krishna! They all have different identities on the basis of their attributions . Like every organ of the body has different functions to do but it doesn't mean ears live 3 kilometres away from the mouth. The organs are part of one body ... Likewise in Hinduism there are many deities but there are complementary to each other. Proud to be a part of Sanatana Dharma !
Fascinating! Again, thank you and greetings from Canada!
Sir, I don't care how many other things I watched today. Your explanation and reverence only help you people force me to force myself to only gain the knowledge and harmony with you ❤
Hey Sal!
You are so awesome but just a note on one of the pronunciations. I believe karthikeya is pronounced kar-thii-Kay-yaa.
I apologize for my pickiness!
@Chimera yes- and I am Indian as well- also regionally some gods don’t exist in other parts of India- Sal is North Indian and karthikeya is a South Indian god- I’m South Indian. No need to be rude.
While there are numerous philosophies to describe the depth of Sanatan Dharm and its comprehensivness which the priestly class i.e. Pandits who know nothing about it and the foreign forces have distorted over time resulting in caste system, superstitious beliefs, etc. hiding its real essence and vasteness like
1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted
2) Don't believe in God ! - You're still accepted as Nastik and can be a very good Hindu....
3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak(idol worship)
4) You dont want to worship idols- no problem u can focus on Nirguna Brahman.
5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc are core Hindu schools
6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it.
7) You want to start your journey by reading "Bhagvad Gita"- Sure !
8) You want to start your journey by reading "Upanishads" - Go ahead
9) You want to start your journey by reading "Purana"- Be my guest.
10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti(devotion) tradition.
11) You don't like idea of Bhakti(devotion) ! No problem. Do your Karma(moral duty) Be a karmayogi.
12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy.
13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - let's go ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic !
14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship).
15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy
16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan(knowledge).
17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study !
18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped.
19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism! "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family)
20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival.
Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year.
21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu.
22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved.
23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu!
24) You know that Hinduism is a way of life, with considerable freedom.
25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe!
26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint.
27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily)
This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!.
Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah" Let the knowledge come to us from every direction.....
As a Hindu, I only watched this because I forgot some Gods because I hadn't went to my temple in a while due to Covid :(( and I got to remember all of them, thx :)
Jay shri Ram 🚩
It's our divine history
💖🎀🌷 Thank you soo much for sharing this fine video 💖🎀💖 I am lurning so much 💐🎀💝 Thank you 💐💖🎀 Blessings to you and your family 🌷🎀💖 love from Denmark 💖🎀🌷
Greetings from India :-)
Vishnu, or the witness is all, Shiva and Brahman are the 2 forms/movements/transitions of the dream
Proud to be Hindu. Like my comment if you are Hindu. Let's see how many of us are Hindu.
*Raises Hand*
not hindu but still gonna like :)
Don Donnysson that's the real spirit brother...
Neueregel It's a way of life that cultivates and emphasizes prosperity, morality, and pursuing knowledge.
I'm fairly new at the practice, but i'm inlove
hats off to your knowledge
Ganesh for the win!! Super cool looking
All these dities are aspects of a single entity called "Brahm "
Which can not be understood, defined, but is omnipresent and all powerful,
Hinduism gives you liberty to worship all of them, some of them, none of them & follow the 'way of Karma' and just do good deeds
Pārvati comes from the 'parvat' (mountain)
Durga comes from the 'durg' (fort)
Durga and parvati is same ... both are wife's of shiv....
Thanks for this! Please do more !
Orjita Banik you are very beautiful
Orjita Banik what are some good books or resources that you would recommend so I can study more
Orjita Banik
Wow u are beautiful
A proud Hindu right here :)
Vishal Maraj JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD AND HE IS GOD IN FLESH.ALL OTHERS ARE DEMONS.
Vishal Maraj just watch ua-cam.com/video/JCK0QeUazcY/v-deo.html
ScrappySuper91 just telling the truth. U like Hinduism because it doesn't stop u from adultery, drinking, smoking, fornication and so many other things that God in Heaven hates.
ScrappySuper91 Bible is misinterpreted not because Bible is insufficient or incorrect. It's because human minds are insufficient without God's wisdom. And God did not give them wisdom in advance maybe because he wanted people to depend on him. Second thing about murders, I'm a Protestant and I know how evil the Vatican is. God told Israel not to let foreigners stay, but they let them stay and intermarried with the foreigners (pagans). And due to that u can see how evil the current Israel is now and what they're doing to Palestine. Similarly Christianity is invaded by paganism. Satan had the audacity and courage to go to JESUS (who was his creator,being the second person of the Holy Trinity) and tempt him. Shouldn't then we be running for our salvation and soul?
Here is a great blog to read anytime you like to:
writingforthemaster.blogspot.com/2011/06/collection-of-my-blogs.html
Albin Siby It is proved Lord Krishna is God
from the Bible
The Bible is full of statements like ‘God this
and God that’, but it never gives any details
on the person God. This article proves how the
father of Jesus is Lord Krishna and many of
the statements made by Jesus are based on
the Bhagavad-Gita teachings (his father’s
teachings).
“God is great, God is above in the sky, God is
love, God is all powerful. God is all knowing
and so on..”
These answers actually do not help us to
understand nor know God. The simple truth is that the Bible does not
describe God, and thus one will never know
God by reading the Bible. However, the Bible
does give some important information on God
which is fully explained in the Bhagavad-Gita
and other Vedic scriptures. Thus one has to
read the Vedic scriptures to know God.
1. Who is the God in us All?
“One God and Father of all, who [is] above all,
and through all, and in you all . ” (Ephesians
4:6)
“And they tempted God in their heart.” (Psalm
78.18)
The above Bible verses very clearly state that
God is in us all including Jesus (John 14.10).
Those who are intelligent and believe in the
truth will ask themselves “Who is in us? Who
says He is within us?
Where can I find this information?
“I am the Supersoul, O Arjuna, seated in the
hearts of all living entities.” (Lord
Krishna,Bhagavad-Gita 10.20)
“I am in everyone’s heart as the
Supersoul.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita
7.21)
“I, dwelling in their hearts.” (Lord Krishna,
Bhagavad-Gita 10.11)
“The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone’s
heart.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 18.61)
It is very clear from the Bhagavad-Gita that it
is Lord Krishna who is in us all. There is
nobody else who claims to be in us all,
because only one person can be is us all and
He is Lord Krishna.
2. Where Did Jesus Get his Knowledge?
“The words I say to you are not just my own.
Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is
doing his work.” (John 14.10)
“I am seated in everyone’s heart, and from Me
come remembrance, knowledge and
forgetfulness. By all the Vedas, I am to be
known. Indeed, I am the compiler of Vedanta,
and I am the knower of the Vedas.” (Lord
Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 15.15)
Jesus very clearly stated that his teachings
come from his father who is living in him. It is
Lord Krishna who is living in Jesus, and thus
from Lord Krishna Jesus got all his knowledge.
Nice explanation.....
I worship nothing.
I just chant gayatri mantra, Om and practice Yoga.
Brahma : The creator of universe
Vishu : Ruler of the universe
Shiva : Destroyer
Brahma creates ,vishnu doesn't rule ??? Vishnu actually preserve it and Shiva destroy the universe of brahma and vishnu.... when shiv destroye the universe that time his wife durga take 10 forms along with 11 rudra ( maa Shakti husband's different forms).... and both durga and shiv destroye the universe..... and again everything goes into darkness......
Brahma is the Creator of the Universe and to create something you must have the knowledge to create it that's why his wife is Saraswati(Goddess of Knowledge), Vishnu is the Preserver or in simple words he keeps this Universe running or working and to preserve something you require the resources that's why his wife is Lakshmi(Goddess of Wealth) and Shiva is the destroyer of the Universe and to destroy something you must have the energy or power to do it that's why his wife is Parvati/AdiShakti(Energy or Power).
Bai maa brahma vishnu mahesh ko 5 sal se bhut bolta hu galt. Ager j log sach me hai Muje sharraf d. Lekin jitna 5 sal se maine gali nikali utna mera acha hua. Magr j log sach mai hai jo v purano me likha hai ik var dekna soch kr kya koi hanuman sun ko kha sakta hai. J barmha k puran me likha hai ki brahma ne apne beti k sath baltkar kiya. Pahle app apne puran pad le.
Parminderjit Singh Brother, I haven't read the Purans because I didn't care about them, I don't believe in God I believe in myself , I focus on spiritual and philosophical aspects of Hinduism. And I practice Adavait Vedanta which simply states that each and every individual is divine and everything is oneness at its core.
World's oldest and peaceful religion 😇🙏
and stupid
Between Hinduism and Buddhism these are the two most peaceful religions. You don’t see them fighting other people over their religion.
@@cuka2cool_748 thanks
@@ahamedsiyaab2815just check your religion 😂
@@ahamedsiyaab2815 Lol cope harder 72er
thank you very much, for this video
In sanatan dharma ,known as hindusim ,It is said that god is in every particle ,every atom ,thats why world is behind god particle .
I have read bible ,quran and veda ,bhagwata geeta ,When i say believe me hindusim is one true and reality
It doesnt have to be reality. It just has to be the most peaceful choice.
Why don't you keep your original name on UA-cam if you are a real person
Can i pray to ganesh and saraswati?
Sure.. bless you.
Shree ganesh and maa saraswati will give you super knowledge
Is this video part of a course?
Thanks!
Conejo Literario no but are u interested
it is in fact. it comes under world history on the KA website.
Excellent, short and nice, overview! Hinduism is not a religion, but A Way of Life! God, Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, Brahma, Demigods, Demigoddesses, other Vedic authorized names, the Vedas, the Puranas, Bhagavad Gita, etc. could be considered some of the many paths to God Kingdom. Shree Bhagavan is so kind, whenever He noticed an individual soul is trying wholeheartedly to achieve His mercy, HE may reveals Himself in one of those Forms mentioned, Above!!! Bhagavad Gita is an excellent source
All is God’s rather than all is God! Belief in God is not a feel good thing. We need to know His revelation for following His Guidance in a way that ensures peace, empathy, tolerance, compassion, justice, social welfare and accountability!
Getting tired of misdirection from ancient alien channels when it come to world religions and mythology, thanks for being fact orientated
Great video! Thanks for the upload!
Correction: I think Durga is not from Parvati. She is made from combination of powers of all the three goddesses (parvati laxmi and saraswati) plus more
THEY ARE THE SAME GODDESS...SHAKTI!
Hinduism is way of life, it doesn't force u to do this, do that or submit blindly like other cults. While other cults ultimate goal is to convert whole world for political superiority, Indic religions like Hinduism , Sikhism feed poors, do charity but never ask for conversion in return.
Conversion is a personal matter and is a spiritual gift.
It is not a commodity to be traded in.
nice video its interesting to learn about different religions that are celebrated around the world
brahma vishnu mahesh.. creator of d whole world
Har har mahadev
Thank you so much for this fascinating and useful summary and for explaining the symbolism of different Gods and how they link to Brahman. It also helps to dispel the myth that Hinduism is a Monotheistic religion based on the polyentheistic principles. This video will help many people have a clearer understanding about the Gods play in Hinduism. I am very impressed and feel more informed.
Hey Salman, didn't know your family is from Bengal! Much love
What you explained here is just the philosophy of advaita, which is a category that comes under Vedanta school thought in Hinduism, one of 6 schools of thought in Hinduism, other five are
1. Sankhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya
4. Vaisheshika
5. Mimamsa
Above are the theist (those who believe, there exists something called soul and God aka supreme soul, for an advaiti like me there is no difference is anything or any soul and Brahman as you said in the video) schools of thought
There are atheists schools of thous too
1. Buddha (Buddhism)
2. Jina (Jainism)
3. Charvaka(cutthroat materialistic athiests)
4. Ajivaka (believe in fate and luck but not in God or soul)
Thanks for your articulate explanation of, a complex, unusual and fascinating, subject.
Hindus referred as a "Bhagwaan" which literally means who has breaks own cravings material attachments & breaks own aversions. That's why we hindus worshipped sages & saints.
Exactly this is what I keep trying to say to my friends . Also nice video
Mahavishnu (Devanāgarī : महाविष्णु) [Hari, Narayana] is a principal deity in Hinduism, known as the Absolute protector of the universe beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In Gauḍīya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaiṣṇavism, the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu:
Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu,
Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu and
Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu.
The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth Brahm(a) or Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as Paramatma (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma(incarnating for bringing perfection). So bhakti (loving devotion) goes to Sarvatman(Krishna or Rama avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, Narayana bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman.
Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivaatmas) in all material universes. Kāraņodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana(form) of the Catur-vyuha of Nārāyaņa. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "Mahā" in vishnu indicates the greatness and the vastness of Narayan. So all the Gods including Purusha form like Shiva, Brahma are considered as the Part of Maha Vishnu Expansion.[Vishwaswaroop]
Mahavishnu is said to lie in the Causal Ocean or the Karanodak. He puts the seed of this material universe in Mahāmāyā by glancing at her. Mahāmāyā remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego.
After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as Garbhodaksayi Vishnu, who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmandas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes.
From Garbhodaksayi Vishnu then emerges Brahmā who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe (Brahmanda).
The current age (and total age) of universe as described by Vedas (sacred books of Hinduism). According to modern science, there are two theories:
a. The Steady State theory, which says the universe is never born, never dies, and is always like what it is.
b. The Big bang theory, which says the universe began with a point of energy exploding in a "big-bang".
Since the universe is expanding and evolving, 1st theory is not 100% correct automatically. Big Bang theory says that the current age of universe is 11-20 billion years. But according to new observations, i.e. clusters of galaxies, super-clusters, Great Wall (Tully's complexes), it is quite evident that our universe is much much older than that. Lots of cosmologist believe that big-bang theory is not correct although it is most widely accepted. In short, modern man is not aware of forces and science which are needed to expain the creation of universe.
Lets look at vedic science and what it says. Right now I am quoting only what it says:
a. Total age of universe is 311.04 trillion years (human years).
b. Current age is around 155.521972944 trillion years.
How it is calculated:
-> There are 4 ages on earth which keeps circulating:
Satya Yuga - 1.728 million years
Treta Yuga - 1.296 million years
Dwapara Yuga - 0.864 million years
Kali Yuga - 0.432 million years
Total: 4.32 million human years.
-> This yuga cycle is called maha (in english, it means great/big) or divya (divine) yuga. One thousand such cycles forms one day of Brahma. So one day of Brahma is 4.32 million * 1000 = 4.32 billion human years. Each such day of Brahma is called a "kalpa". His night also constitutes 4.32 billion human years. During his day, life exists in universe. In nighttime, no form of life exists. So one complete day and night has 8.64 billion human years.
-> Age of Brahma is 100 years. Each year of Brahma has 360 days and same number of nights. Thus, total age of Brahma is 360 * 100 * 8.64 billion = 311,040 billion human years. i.e. 311.04 trillion years. This period is called "maha kalpa".
-> The life span of the universe is one "maha kalpa". i.e. 311.04 trillion human years. This time span is also the duration of one breath of "Vishnu". When he exhales, thousands of universes emerges and one "Brahma" is born in each universe. When "Vishnu" inhales, all universes get sucked and Brahma dies.
-> This cycle is non-ending and eternal. Thats why "Vishnu" is considered eternal in Vedic Science (or religion).
How much old is our universe:
-> Note that the period of Satya Yuga is 0.4x, Treta Yuga is 0.3x, Dwapara Yuga is 0.2x and Kali Yuga is 0.1x where x is the time-span of one maha-yuga cycle. I will use 'x' as 1 maha-yuga cycle subsequently.
-> In 1 day of Brahma, there are 14 "manvantara". Each "manvantara" is divided into 71 "maha-yuga" cycles. So total make 14*71 = 994x (mahayuga cycles).
-> Remaining cycles (1 day of Brahma contains 1000 maha-yuga cycles) are used to fill gaps between manvantara. Before and after each manvantara (called as "sandhya" and "sandhyamsa" respectively), there is a junction of 1.728 million (age of Satya Yuga, or 0.4x) human years. Total number of junctions are 15 (since there are 14 manvantaras). So total gap period is = 0.4 * 15 = 6x. Hence total makes 1000 maha-yuga cycles or 1 brahma day.
-> According to the Vedic texts, current age of Brahma is 50 Brahma years and 1 brahma day (we are in the 1st day of 2nd half of brahma)and we are in the seventh "manvantara", in the 28th turnover of its 71 yuga cycles. In this cycle, we are in the start Kali Yuga. Age of kali yuga is not known perfectly but it is around 5000-10000 years. For calculation, lets assume 8000 human years.
-> So current age of our universe (in terms of maha-yuga cycles) =
(50 * 720 * 1000) -- 50 years * (360 days + 360 nights) * total no. of cycles in one day/night
+ (6 * 71) -- 6 manvantara each of 71 maha-yuga cycle
+ (7 * 0.4) -- 7 junctions or gaps for 6 manvantara
+ (27 * 1) -- we are in 28th cycle of 71
+ (0.4+0.3+0.2) -- In this cycle, we are in Kali Yuga. Satya Yuga, Treat Yuga and Dwapara yuga are 0.4x, 0.3x and 0.2x respectively.
+ around 8000 human years -- very small, so ignoring it.
Thus total age = (36,000,000 + 456.7)x = 36,000,456.7 * 4.32 million = 155,521,972.944 million years = 155.521972944 trillion human years. Now add the age of kaliyuga. i.e. around 8000 human years. One we calculate the exact age of kaliyuga, we can know the exact age of universe.
You can call it "pluralistic" culture of perceiving GOD
I've only got 8 minutes and 8 seconds to make this video. I salute you, valedictorian. Thank you for this video and the rabbit hole I'm about to go down. ❤
In my ignorance until a few years ago I used to think Lord Krishna was the most important God.
@@karmeeleonso the gods have equal strength?
@@nguyentuong8529 I would say so. I know some people would disagree with me since people tend to believe in one god specifically over the others. But when it comes to the holy trinity in hinduism yes they share the same power. They balance each other out. Without life you cannot have death. I should've mentioned the term for the make trinity is hinduism is called the "Trimurti"
Just like the Trimurti you also have the female equivalent of the trinity called the Tridevi. Meaning "three goddesses". They are also the consorts to the holy trinity.
Sarawati - Goddess of the arts and knowledge. Brahma is Saraswati's consort.
Lakshmi - Goddess of wealth, known to bring purity and a wealthy life. Lord Vishnu is Lakshmi's consort.
Parvati - She combats evil and demonic forces (negative energy) that threatens peace and prosperity. Lord Shiva is Parvati's consort.
U never understand
Yes u r right .. krishna is supreme God (8th avtar of lord Vishnu)
"Andhatama pravishanti ye asambhuti mupaste"
"They enter darkness, those who worship the natural elements" (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). "They sink deeper in darkness, those who worship sambhuti" (Yajurveda 40 : 9)
Aren't all the gods just perspectives of a supreme being?
Yes.... interestingly we all know that but we still choose different from depending upon which appeals to one
Are not all life forms aspects of the Supreme Being .
As we forget most dreams we forget past lives for the most part.
Except there is no time it is a construct an illusion .
So every one living is also a incarnation that we have forgotten as we forget most dreams most life times . The self is an illusion the Barrior of body and mind being separated is false
To become one with the universal consicnous is to remember other people memories thought and feeling of thier whole lives as if they where are own for indeed they already are
Yup.. u r right
Perhaps one could say Brahman is your worldly nature dharma your spiritual and atman the definition of yourself
nice cant wait till you cover the rest of the 300million gods in future videos!
lol
M K
No koti means crore.
Koti has two meanings in sanskrit one is crore and other is type.
Nice selection of Gods in Hinduism.everyone can pick their own god
Can you also do a video covering Buddhism. Which is also a religion that has a large following.
thank you for doing this kind of video it kind of teaches us about other religions and cultures.
firedragon1923 buddha is also incarnation of Vishnu 9th one
firedragon1923 buddhism is also derived from hinduism and buddha is also an incarnation of lord vishnu
its the same as hinduism philosophically minus the god aspect
@a js that's not hinduism, that is native tribal traditions that are termed into hinduism unnecessarily.
@a js in buddhism also only tantric buddhism is like that.
What is the Age of Rajogun Brahma?
Ans. Brahma Ji is the eldest son of Goddess.
Calculation of a Divya Varsh / God year :-
One day of Brahma = 1000 (one thousand) Chaturyuga (four yugas) and the same is the duration of the night.
One Chaturyug has 43,20,000 years of human beings
One month =30 days and nights
One year = 12 months
Brahma’s age is 100 years (Divya Varsh / God years).
One Chaukri (Chaturyuga) is made up of four Yugas which are as follows.
1. Satyug, which is 17,28,000 years
2. Treta Yug, which is of 12,96,000 years
3. Dwapar Yug, which is 8,64,000 years
4. Kalyug, which is of 4,32,000 years.
Total 4.32 million human years
Month = 30 × 2000 = 60,000 (sixty thousand) chaturyuga
Year = 12 × 60,000 = 7,20,000 (seven lakh twenty thousand) chaturyuga
Age of Brahma - 7,20,000 × 100 = 72,000,000 (seven crore twenty lakh) chaturyuga.
72,000,000 x 43,20,000 = 311,040,000,000,000 human years
Total = 311.04 Trillion ( Age of Brahma )
I was kinda confused especially that I'm completely new to Hinduism, meaning, I know nothing on Hinduism. I always get mixed up with Hindu gods and Bhuddist gods so I wish the video was a bit more illustrative and easier to keep up with for the casual learners because not of all us use your videos for academic reasons but rather, for fun! 😁😁
Well they themselves were mixed up by Buddha himself too :D so it doesn't matter. For e.g. - www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kariteimo.html, www.indianetzone.com/65/lord_ganesha_buddhism.htm, www.virtualvinodh.com/wp/vishnu-in-buddhism/ & many more.
The only thing Hindus & Buddhists have major disagreements are regarding the status of Gods or God figures among each other's pantheons. It's actually fun to see it that way as it eases out the sometimes harsh & crude commentaries they have written about each other over the centuries but at the same time they both accepted each other's ideas & respected each others beliefs for long periods in various parts of the world.
Wow thank so much! I had no idea Bhuddists and Hindu's have similar gods!
Buddhism is silent about Gods rather it has different realms & Higher beings but they are Hindu in origin. Buddha knew Hinduism as he was born as Hindu Prince Siddharth Gautama & thus re-imagined lots of Hindu ideas & his own ideas which together resulted in the religion called as Buddhism but for Indians it is all a part of Indian Philosophy.
sqp I would appreciate if there was awareness in people to call it Sanatan Sanskriti or Vedic Dharma. Sanatan Sanskriti is repository of knowledge with human evolution. This evolved with the time and yug (kaal).
1. The place between Himalaya in north to indu sarovar (Indian ocean) is called Hindu. Himalya Hi and Indu. Makes the word Hindu. Used for geographic demarcation. Hindu kush mountain Hindu river called as Sindhu river all indicated the sanskrit origin of the word. But yes doesn't indicate religion but Geographic. Hindustan is a pure sanskrit origin word. Read the puran. The muslim invaders tried to demean the word Hindu with many bad words to show them down and paint them as bad people. This is how racist jokes are created.
2. Since Dharma evolved and led humans from darkness to light from ignorance to knowledge. "tamso ma jyotirgamaya". There was no other religion to compete So there is no name, no rules for bashing other religion and concept of conversion. You can't bash criticize or compete non existent.
3. This is why got more than 1400 books scriptures on various topics helpful in material and spiritual life and this knowledge evolved with time.
4. Ayurvda, Medicine, Vyakrna, Natyashashtra, state crafts, yagya hawan ritual, philosophy, astrology, Jyotish, poetics, sangita shastra, yoga, Veda,Vedanta, Puran, Mimansa architecture mathematics to name a few. Books are available on every aspect of human brain can imagine in such a detail that only one book Mahabharat contains one lakh shlokas.
5. In short Dharma is celebration of the diversity of Human knowledge. Celebrating life and Nature is integral part of Sanatan sanskriti. Hindu celebrate Holi Diwali Chhath Pongal Vaisakhi Sankranti alongside numerous smaller celebration round the year.
6. We as a layman only know about Dharma as a blind man knows about elephant after holding the tail of the elephant.
7. Most of us are only able to know what we see on daily basis like nature and creation worship. And on the basis of this we criticize and appreciate dharma. But Dharma criticize none. Dharma don't give scope for criticism but enlightenment and seeking truth .
8. There is so much more to know. Since I am born in a Dharma followers family. Therefore I celebrate the diversity of human thoughts with ease. Dose not mean i know everything. But once you will know Dharma out of the set criteria of Abrahamic religion for Dharma. You will find nothing to criticize like a blind man holding an elephant tail and saying why he is made to hold a snake. Instead of criticism You will question and seek answers.
9. For example when you see a survivor on discovery eating dead animal poo and pee either you appreciate or criticize this. But no one can deny that this human will survive the odd. And Dharma have a complete set of philosophy and practicing sect called aghori. However a few. To make sure that the human will survive the extreme. Human will not die out because of the certain dogmas made by the so called civilized society or religion. Dharma supports all accommodates all.
10. Religion ends at heaven and hell only but the Dharma gives to strive even beyond this. That's Moksha complete liberation. Gives emphasis on seeking, knowing your self deep within and finding your own path. This is the reason from Sanatan dharma lots of ism like Jain, Buddha, Sikh, vaishnava Shaiva, Atheism, came out without any conflict or blood shed. Can you imagine the same with Abrahmic religion?
11. If someone adopts Sanatan dharma way of life. He automatically fits into the either Varna Vyavstha Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra according to their profession or Ashram Vyavstha Brahmacharya Grihasth Vanprasth and Sanyas. Together its called Varnashram Vyavstha for the benefit of the society. I can enlighten you on this vedic Varnashram vayvstha. Mail me
Varna division start from us. Our head is our brahma to control our shoulders are our kshatriya to protect us our stomach is our vysya to feed us and our foot are our shudra to serve us.
Another term division of profession. Which exists all over the world in different forms. And this is most scientific division of profession to avoid conflict in society. This Varna can be achieved by your Karma. To fit into Ashram one has nothing to do. Fits in naturally and can stay in any of the phase as long as he wants.
Now it depends on us that we respect equally to our teacher and our toilet cleaner. Which Dharma clearly says respect each and every thing. This is why worship for all not only to teachers. So if you respect your teacher and toilet cleaner equally you are a great Dharmik person. Now where you see fault in this varna system. Lots of Rishi were not born in cast Brahman but respected worshipped. Cast seems a tribal identity with all the evils of Ego and depends totally an individual local social environment no support from Dharma
12. Sanatan Dharma allow an individual to seek truth, follow a path or make his her own path to reach the goal of 'Brahma" the energy and consciousness of the Universe. The feeling of अहं ब्रह्मास्मी, I am the consciousness makes one enlighten and तत् त्वमसी, so are you makes you a Guru.
This is the reason encouraged many enlightened soul to find and make their own path. Thus Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, sant parampra like Kabir, Ravidas etc were born without any conflict. Dharma allowed them to propagate and flourish
13. Comparing Dharma with one book one prophet religion is not a good idea. Can only increase ignorance. Because books of mazhab are small simple and for that for the followers of that particular mazhab only. So better study the world's oldest surviving civilization based on Dharma with universal application, yourself. अहं बर्हमासमी l तत त्वं असी. सर्वे जना:सुखिनो भवन्तु. सर्वे सन्तु निराम्या:l वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम l
Buddhism doesn't have a God...
Sri Krishna says "dharmo rakshathi rakshithaha" he will come again and again when the Dharma is in danger. We believe.
lack of information.Saraswati is doughter of brahma.Gayatri and brahmani are wives of brahma.
Very well explained. Only an Indian could have explained it so well!
*Aum Nama Sivayaa* hail Mahadeva!
Most Westerner try to define hinduism with crash course knowledge but end up distorting and degrading real aspects
So also many Hindus get their ' knowledge ' of Christianity from atheist, Marxist and anti Christian propaganda channels and end up posting disinformation and lies on public fora.
Brahmaand not to be confused with Brahma but maybe related to him is the only God of Hindus ,the rest are all incarnations.
So are we mere mortals and animals
Thanks Sal, this is a great video as always. The concept of syncretism is why different religions were tolerated in India. In no other country, a Muslim ruler will rule over Hindus.
In our family Jesus is also a god we worship. We are Hindus. As a Hindu I guess it is easy to absorb any idealogy or religion or god into the culture. Or as Sir said, Syncretism - a new word and concept I learned today! Thank you sir, for such amazing videos on all subjects!
Hare Krishna...😊😊💓💓
There is just one religion in this world and that is "Humanity" and no Hindu,sikh,muslim,christianity,etc ...there is only one God that created this entire universe and not the ones we have been told since our childhood....
So we must not believe in these conspiracies and must understand that the one God lies in every person on this planet
Edit: it's just my own opinion because I don't feel that God will ever differentiate between his own loving creations on the basis of religion
Did Buddhism, made a national religion by Ashoka, reformed some aspect the old Vedic religion into the modern day Hinduism?
Probably because throughout most of history Hinduism has been influenced by people with power and progressiveness of society
professorM yes and no, first of all many of the Buddhist rituals and practises are derived from vedic age or Hinduism, as u have seen ram was 7 th incarnation of Vishnu we consider Buddha to be 13 incarnation of Vishnu, Buddha taught us a simple way of life and added to the teachings of Hinduism but it just so happened that his teachings all together became a different religion and then the religion migrated to eastern part of Asia. so Buddha is considered a holy figure in Hinduism too and taught humanity his wisdom and knowledge and a simple way of life.
+Palash Sinha Buddhism was a revolutionary counter to the old Vedic religion in addition to keeping some aspects of it. It got rid of the caste system and doesn't prescribe to any god.
Actually the caste system was a social phenomenon and not a religious one, so it wasn't mentioned in the video too, the bhagvad gita or Vedas do not tell to practise caste system. In Hinduism we all are a manifestation of one Brahman so every one is equal and must be respected so caste system is the most anti-hindu thing possible and most Hindus hate it.Buddha due to his knowledge did preach good things and stopped violence and that is why he is respected in Hinduism too. The only slight difference in Hinduism and Buddhism is the notion of God.but if you see neither Buddha spread a notion of God nor Krishna, they both taught an ideal way of life and values and for their knowledge, they are viewed as God in Hinduism.
Palash Sinha krishna ne kya sikhaya life k baare mein gopiyo ki chaddi churana
Wonderful video! Thanks!