Hindu Beliefs

Hindu sculptures inside temple

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On Creation: The universe exists in endless cycles of creation, preservation and destruction. There is no absolute end to the earth.

On the true God: God is pure love. There is but one true and supreme above all else being.

On paths to God: Man can chose his form of worship. He can chose because all paths lead to God. Sin is only of the mind; the soul is pure.

On mans plight: Man's suffering is just his soul's immaturity. He is on path from ignorance to knowledge, from death to immortality.

On evil: There is no intrinsic evil, everything is good, everything is god.

On virtue and Salvation: Virtuous actions and light belief is the foundation of religious life. Liberation needs knowledge and attainment.

On doctrines: Doctrines often have a tendency to be complex, subtle and sometimes can even be paradoxical. Freedom to Worship and to believe in a wide range of ways is predominant.

On enlightenment: Goals of enlightenment and liberation are to be found in this life within man.

On Sainthood: The path to Sainthood is through self-discipline, purification, concentration and contemplation. Value is placed on ascetic ideals and on individual sadhana and yoga.

On worship: Worship is individual, highly ritualistic, meditative and centered around temples and home shrines all seven days of the week.

 

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