13 Facts About Hinduism
The more you know about something, the better it becomes, especially in religious matters. No matter what religion you belong to (including atheism), most major religions preach nonviolent violence, yet that is not always the case with many 'blind' devotees. If you look closely, you will find that there are many things that can surprise you with different religions, including Hinduism.
Here are some facts about Hinduism that you may not have known about!
1. The goal of Hindu life is to attain salvation, or moksha.
Self-awareness and liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth is the ultimate goal.
2. Hindus actually believe in one God, but in many ways.
People choose which form they want to follow.
3. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, after Christianity and Islam.
In fact, 90% of Hindus live in India.
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4. Hinduism believes in a cycle rather than a precise sense of time.
The period is divided into four years - Saty yuga (age of chastity), Tretha yuga, Dwapara yuga and Kali yuga.
5. The Rig Veda was written over 3800 years ago, making Hinduism one of the oldest religions in the world.
6. 108 is a sacred number in Hinduism and is considered good.
That is why malas and garlands have 108 beads. 108 is actually the average of the sun and the distance of the moon from the Earth.
7. It is one of the few religions that does not consider the pursuit of wealth to be a sin.
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth (material and spiritual), is a testament to that.
8. The name 'Juggernaut' is actually derived from Lord Jagannath.
Originally it was used to show the Rath Yatra temple car, which was so large that it would crush devotees under the wheels.
9. Both male and female gods are worshiped with equal respect in the Hindu religion.
This is because in Hinduism, the god is considered male and female, or as non-sexual or both.
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10. Om actually believes that the manifestation of understanding in sound form.
11. Buddhism and Sikhism were both rooted in Hinduism.
According to Hindus, this religion has no origin or origin.
13. Angkor Wat, a Cambodian temple complex, was originally a Hindu temple.
It was built by Suryavarman II in the 12th century and was originally dedicated to Vishnu, before being converted into a Buddhist temple.
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