RLGA01H3 Chapter : RLGA01 Hinduism notes
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Rlga01h3 book notes chapter 2 hinduism (pg28-55) Hindus seek an experience called darshana to see a guru (holy teacher) They live through sacred words such as mantras words repeated during meditation. Some classes refer not hinduism but sanatana dharma (eternal faith) Sanskrit the ancient language of india. Dharma sanskrit word for order and duty in religious faith. People were known to be great builders and the great shiva figure in a yoga position was found while excavating. Sati suicide of a widow: the indo-europeans. People who knew the language of sanskrit were indo-europeans. They composed many poems, and manuals on rituals: the vedas (known as knowledge) was one of the earliest forms of composed literature done by indo-europeans. Vedas contains hymns, philosophy, and guidance on vedic religion. Brahmins a class that is allowed to learn the vedas, also highest" status in hindu. Karma actions, both good and bad, will be reflected upon our incarnation.
