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| | Contemporary Hindu movements - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | In India, followers of the Hindu faith have been increasingly proud of their faith and heritage. | | | These movements stress the spiritual science aspects of the Hindu traditions, creating a form that is egalitarian that does not discriminate based on jati (ethnic group), gender, or race. | | | Active Hindu communities are to be found in all parts of the world. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_neo-_and_quasi-Hindu_movements
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| | Hinduism Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography |
| | Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma - सनातन धर्म, and Vaidika-Dharma - वैदिक धर्म) is a worldwide religious tradition that is based on the revealed knowledge of the Veda and is the direct descendent of the Vedic Indo-Iranian religion. | | | Hinduism includes a variety of practices, primarily spiritual devotion (Bhakti Yoga), selfless service (Karma Yoga), knowledge and meditation (Jnana or Raja Yoga). | | | Aum (ॐ) is the sacred symbol of Hinduism, and is prefixed and sometimes suffixed to all Hindu mantras and prayers. |
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http://popularityguide.com/encyclopedia/Hinduism
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| | Broadmining: Avatar |
| | The philosophy reflected in the Hindu epics is the doctrine of the avatar (incarnation of Vishnu or | | | In Hinduism, an Avatar is defined as the | | | The Upanishadic concept of the underlying unity Brahman is revered by many to be the pinnacle of Hindu thought, and the concept of the avatars has purveyed this concept to the average Hindu as an expression of the manifestation of the Hindu's highest single divinity as an aid to humanity in dark times. |
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| | Schools_of_Hinduism |
| | Hinduism is recognized as a very dynamic religion, accepting and continuously transmuting new influences from inside and outside with equal ease and remarkable lack of conflict. | | | Hinduism, as most other major religions, has a great number of schools. | | | The many schools and diverse movements of Hinduism trace their origins from as far back as three thousand years to only a few decades. |
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http://www.freecaviar.com/search.php?title=Schools_of_Hinduism
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| | Guru |
| | A guru (&; Sanskrit) is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. | | | Another etymology claimed in Hindu scriptures is that of dispeller of darkness (wherein darkness is seen as avidya, lack of knowledge both spiritual and intellectual), 'gu' meaning darkness, and 'ru' meaning dispeller. | | | Some Hindu denominations like BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha hold that a personal relationship with a living guru, revered as the embodiment of God, is essential in seeking moksha. |
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http://www.comicscomics.com/search.php?title=Guru
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| | Yajna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The ideology of animals not to be killed in Hindu rituals was most likely a remnant of the Jain and Buddhist influence on the Vedic religion to convert to "modern Hinduism." | | | In Hinduism, Yajna or Yagya यज्ञं (Sanskrit yajñá "worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice") is a Vedic ritual of sacrifice performed to please the Devas, or sometimes to the Supreme Spirit Brahman. | | | Even today, a typical Hindu marriage essentially consists of a yajna, because the fire deity Agni is supposed to be the witness of all pious marriages. |
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http://cannabissativa.com/wiki/Yajna
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| | Hinduism Today Oct 1988 |
| | Not everything in the history of the Hindu past is glorious or worthy of preservation into the future. | | | The recognition of this tendency towards self-rejection and denial resulted in a concern among many Hindu movements, from the late nineteenth century onwards, to restore pride and self-respect in the Hindu identity and heritage. | | | The Hindu of the future must be confident about the worth of the Hindu heritage, but dedicated to the idea of an active, self-sacrificing love. |
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http://www.hinduism-today.com/archives/1988/10/1988-10-08.shtml
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| | iskcon.com - ISKCON Communications Journal - Contributors |
| | He is presently editing a volume on institutional and organisational aspects of religious movements for the Indian Institute of Advanced Study; he is also preparing two volumes of his own on the Caitanya Vaishnava religion, one focusing on its social implications and the other on theological texts and issues. | | | His interests are in world religions, Hindu philosophy and Sanskrit. | | | He is the author of Hinduism and Ecology, founder of the charity Friends of Vrindavan and a member of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture (ICOREC). |
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| | Aarti Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography |
| | In mandirs (Hindu temples) aarti is performed daily by pujaris (priests). | | | Aarti, ãrti, arathi, or ãrati is a Hindu ritual in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities. | | | The word may also refer to the traditional Hindu devotional song that is sung in the ritual of the same name. |
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http://www.variedtastes.com/encyclopedia/Aarti
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| | Ayurveda: Definition and Much More From Answers.com |
| | Its conspicuous use of the word veda, or knowledge, reveals its role in early Hinduism and describes its hallowed place in India. | | | The ancient Hindu science of health and medicine. | | | Vata, composed of air, governs all movement in the mind and body and must be kept in good balance. |
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http://www.answers.com/topic/ayurveda
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| | Survey_of_Hindu_organisations |
| | Most Hindu philosophies believe that there exist several paths to attain God, and one can choose any path depending on his/her individual nature. | | | Several hindu organisations exist, which represent a particular philosophy or followers of particular saint etc. | | | The article presents a comparative overview of the leading Hindu organisations of India. |
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http://www.freecaviar.com/search.php?title=Survey_of_Hindu_organisations
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