REL 2027 : Hinduism Review
Document Summary
Hindus prefer to call their tradition "sanatan dharma" the universal tradition without a beginning and without an end, because the concepts it believes in are ageless and timeless. It"s not only a belief, but also a way of life. Today hindus worldwide can be proud of their ancient tradition and believe that this saying is the truth. One of four texts, the most important veda. Brahman, source or ground of all being, essence, br hmans, priestly cast, came from the head of purusha , brahm creator god, husband of sarasvati. What are the purush rthas? dharma: once"s moral duty artha: material work and wealth kama: desire, love, sex moksha: liberation from life cycle, from samsara. In ancient india society was based upon the varna (class) in which people were classified into four classes (varna) with relation to their aptitude and vocation. Four orders of society were recognized based upon the four duties of human beings and established society accordingly.
