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Dr. Sneh Kalia

Dr. Sneh Kalia. Professor of Physics Saint Cloud State University. Hindu Dharma or Sanatan Dharma is world’s oldest living dharma (philosophy and way of life) Hindu dharma has no founder, the word Sanatan implies that it always existed It is third largest religion in the world

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Dr. Sneh Kalia

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  1. Dr. Sneh Kalia Professor of Physics Saint Cloud State University Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  2. Hindu Dharma or Sanatan Dharma is world’s oldest living dharma (philosophy and way of life) • Hindu dharma has no founder, the word Sanatan implies that it always existed • It is third largest religion in the world • 98% of Hindus live in Indian subcontinent • Nepal is the only nation in the world with Hinduism as its state religion Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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  4. There is One God (Supreme Reality) perceived • Hindi Deities represent various perceptions of One God Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  5. Hinduism is flexible and provide many ways to develop one’s spiritual ideas in order to suit individual needs “Unity in the diverse plan of Nature” is recognized. All gods and goddesses represent humans, animals or natural forces such as wind, water, fire and moon, each has different powers to bless the world Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  6. Hindu Trinity represents three manifestation of the Supreme Reality Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  7. Lord Brahma Creation Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  8. Lord Brahma and Saraswati Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  9. Goddess Saraswati • Is the consort or wife of Lord Brahma and possesses the powers of speech, wisdom and learning • She has four hands representing four aspects of learning. • Mind, Intellect, Alertness, Ego Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  10. Lord Vishnu Preservation Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  11. Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  12. Goddess Lakshmi • Goddess Lakshmi is the consort or wife of Lord Vishnu and is the goddess of prosperity, purity, chastity and generosity. Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  13. Lord Shiva Destruction Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  14. Lord Shiva and Parvati Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  15. Goddess Parvati • Goddess Parvati is the wife (consort) of Lord Shiva and exists in various divine (both friendly and fearful) forms. Two of her fierce but very powerful forms are Durga (goddess beyond reach) and Kali (goddess of destruction). Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  16. Three cosmic Functions of Supreme Lord Generator + Operator + Destroyer = God Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  17. India is the original home of the Mother Goddess The complementary nature of male and female energies is valued in Hindu society and deemed essential to achieve balance within the gods and within mortals. Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  18. Mother Nature: Prakriti MaMother Earth: Prithvi MaMother Land: Bharat Mata Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  19. Devi Annapuurnaa –is presiding deity of Foodgrains • Ganga Devi, Yamuna Devi, and so on have been manifested as rivers to feed mankind. • Forests that provide us with so many resources are said to be presided over by Vandevi. Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  20. Sacred Texts • The primary sacred texts are the Vedas: Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda • Ramayana: a story with moral and spiritual theme • Mahabharata: Bhagavad-Gita is one of the book of Mahabharata Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  21. Four basic Attainments of Life: Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  22. Dharma • Righteousness and good moral and ethical practices • Includes all duties – individual, social and religious Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  23. Artha (Wealth) • One must earn enough wealth in order to raise a family and maintain a household • Wealth must not be for holding but for sharing with those who are poor or less fortunate • Dharma and Artha must be coordinated in order to earn decent living while recognizing that Artha is not an ultimate goal Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  24. Kama • Satisfaction of genuine human desires such as art, music, love, affection, clothes and jewelry etc. are not suppressed • Through controlled satisfaction of these desires an individual becomes free from Kama Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  25. Moksha • To make an individual a better person so that he/she can live harmoniously in this world and seek union with God • Freedom from desires and passion is necessary for attaining Moksha and is made possible by the proper coordination of dharma, artha and kama Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  26. Follow Ten Great Observances: • Patience, firmness and stability (Dhruti) • Forgiveness (Kshama) • Self-control and contentment (Dama) • Not be selfish (Astaya) • Purity and honesty Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  27. Control over senses (Indriya Nigraha) • Right knowledge of scriptures (Dhee) • Knowledge and study (Vidya) • Truth (Satya) • Absence of anger (Akrodha) Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  28. Four Stages of Hindu Life Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  29. Brahamacharya Ashrama • Begins when a child enters school at an early age and continues until he or she has finished all schooling • The goal is to acquire knowledge build character band learn to shoulder responsibilities Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  30. Grahastha Ashrama • This stage begins at marriage • In this stage an individual pays debt by serving God and Ancestors • Enjoys good and noble things in life in accordance with Artha-Kama-Moksha Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  31. Vanaprastha Ashrama • When one’s children have reached adulthood one enters this stage • In this stage one gradually withdraws from active life and begins devoting more time to study of scriptures and meditation Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  32. Sanyasna Ashrama This is the final stage of life in which an individual mentally renounces all worldly ties, spends time in meditating and ponders over mysteries of life Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  33. Three Debts during Life Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  34. Debt to God can be repaid by • Service to all mankind • Reverence to elders and teacher • Practice nonviolence, truthfulness, respectfulness • Protection of Earth • Vegetarianism • Universality • Peace Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  35. Second debt to Saints can be paid by • Service to Saints • Serving society and poor without expecting returns Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  36. Third debt is to ancestors Which can be paid by raising one’s family in accordance with the morals and ethical principles Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  37. AUM • The most sacred symbol is the sound of the infinite • By sound and form AUM symbolizes the ultimate reality and the entire universe • The character is a composite of three different letters of the Sanskrit alphabets and represents the Trinity • This sacred symbol is spoken before any chants to remember God Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  38. SWASTIKA • Is regarded as a divine sign by Hindus • The word means auspicious in the Sanskrit language and hence is used to symbolize the welcoming of auspiciousness and driving away evils • The symbol represents the changing of the universe around the unchanging nature of God Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  39. Welcome Namaskar Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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  42. The daily ritual of Puja is performed in a Home Shrine or Puja Room Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  43. Prayers • Hindu prayer always end with three chants of invocation- “Aum Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Aum” • The three repetition are addressed to three groups into which all obstacles can be classified • Cosmic – earth quakes, lightning (Aadhidaivika) • Phenomenal – robbers, wild beast (Aadhibhautika) • Subjective – body ailments, agitation of mind, negative thought (Aadhyaatmika) Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  44. Karma The central doctrine of Hinduism is karma. Karma (or destiny) means the quality of somebody's current and future lives as determined by that person's behavior in this and in previous lives As you sow, so shall you reap. Blissfulness in life is in direct proportion to good thoughts and actions. Misery in life is a direct result of evil thoughts and actions. Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  45. Kindness to all beings has to be understood Everything in Hinduism is essentially the law of the nature in its pure form. Natural laws admit no exception. When the sun rises, it rises for everybody. There is a bond of unity between man and nature, body and spirit, for all of them are manifestations of the same divine energy. Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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  49. The holy dot or bindi is an auspicious makeup worn by Hindu women on their forehead.  • It is usually a red dot made with vermilion (finely powdered bright red mercuric sulphide). Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  50. Traditionally a symbol of marriage it has now become a decorative item and is worn today by unmarried girls and women of other religions as well.  • No longer restricted in color or shape, bindis today are seen in many colors and designs and are manufactured with self-adhesives and felt. Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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