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Exploring Hinduism: Connecting with the Divine

Dive into the depths of Hinduism and explore the various aspects of divinity, from worship to scriptures, gods, and life goals. Discover where and when you feel most connected to God and delve into the intricate dynamics of the One and the Many in Hindu beliefs. Unravel the concepts of Brahman and Atman, and contemplate the familiar aspects of these profound teachings. Learn about Hindu life goals, paths to spiritual enlightenment, and the Western perspective on Hinduism. Join the discussion on the divinity that resides within all.

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Exploring Hinduism: Connecting with the Divine

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  1. HINDUism The Divinity in All

  2. Discuss: Where/when do you find yourself most in touch with God?

  3. The One and the Many “The wise speak of the One in many ways.” The divine in me greets the divine in you.

  4. Indian law: Vedas with reverence Diverse means/ways of salvation Large number of gods to be worshipped

  5. Preserver Aditi Mother/nurture Destroyer Vishnu Shiva Devi / Shakti Radha Krishna Ganesha Beginnings Creative power Love/devotion

  6. Vedas (beg. 1500 BCE ) hymns liturgy sacrificalforumlas daily formulas & mantras

  7. Brahman – absolute objective Atman – individual subjective

  8. Brahman – absolute objective Atman – individual subjective

  9. Discuss: What of this sounds or feels familiar – in dynamics, if not in detail?

  10. Rig Veda (10.129.6) Who really knows? Who will here proclaim it? Whence was it produced? Whence is this creation? Who knows whence it has arisen?

  11. Ka (Who) is a god Brahmanas so: Whoreally knows! Who will here proclaim it! … Whoknows whence it has arisen!

  12. Hindu Life Goals: Dharma – ethical living Artha – material wealth/success Kama – aesthetic/physical enjoyment Moksha – release from Samsara

  13. Hindu Paths: Bhakti – devotion Jnana – wisdom Karma – action Raja – meditation

  14. Western (US) Hinduism

  15. Western (US) Hinduism Swami Vivekenanda Bhagavad Gita Vedanta Society

  16. Western (US) Hinduism Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Transcendental Meditation

  17. Western (US) Hinduism Bhaktivedanta

  18. Hindu Temple of the Quad Cities Sri Venkateswara– the main deity avatar of Vishnu; lord of the Venkata temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Mr. RohitKunte, community leader

  19. Hindu Temple of the Quad Cities

  20. Hindu Temple of the Quad Cities 9801 14th St. West Rock Island Saturday, 20 July 10:00 am

  21. HINDUism The Divinity in All

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