...Espousement is the institution whereby men and women are joined in a special kind of gregarious and licit dependence for the purport of founding and maintaining a family (Webster's Dictionary). When a couple gets espoused they make a vow in front of their dotted ones and their God to be together for the rest of their lives and abide by each other. In the Hindu religion, which is the third most sizably voluminous religion in the world, weddings are very sacred, therefore a wedding ceremony takes an abundance of time and effort and it is composed of different rituals and ceremonies. The Hindu espousement, "Lagan Vivah" is the connection of two human beings in a nuptial ceremony that takes place according to their religion. It's the connection of not only the man and woman being espoused, but additionally of two families that will have a very special relationship from that day forward. According to Hinduism, espousement is the joining together of a man and woman spiritually, mentally and physically. Hinduism is facilely the oldest major world religion that is still in utilization today. It has not only survived countless attacks but has supplemental thrived and has transmuted little to none in the last 2500-3000 years. “In Hinduism, salvation is achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul, atman, with the ultimate authenticity of the macrocosm, Brahman. To achieve this goal, the soul must obtain moksha, or liberation from the samsara, the illimitable cycle of birth, death,...
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...Islamic & Hindu Weddings The Islamic and Hindu religions have an array of similarities and differences regarding their customs and laws in relation to the ‘wedding ceremony’. Within Islam, the wedding ceremony is believed to be both a religious and social obligation to get married. As a result, there is a great weight placed on religious, social and cultural dimensions of the ceremony which tends to be simple in nature, paralleling Islamic beliefs. Hindus also place a lot of importance on marriage ceremonies which signify customs, rituals and elaborate celebrations. However, a key difference lies in the fact that Islamic marriages are seen as contractual agreements, whereas Hindu marriages are perceived to be sacrilegious. This essay compares and contrasts the various aspects of both Islamic and Hindu wedding ceremonies. For each aspect, the essay examines the Islamic tradition and in turn the corresponding Hindu wedding ritual. Islamic wedding ceremonies or Nikah can be performed in a variety of ways depending on the culture in which they are arranged. For example, Islamic marriages can slightly vary depending on whether they are part of the Asian or Arab world. Typically, Islamic marriages are arranged by the parents of the bride and groom, with the bride and groom having a final say in who they will ultimately marry. The marriage proposal in effect comes from the woman, who contacts the man through a common liaison who tends to be a male relative. The stringent...
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...when…Pragasen and Shree, enter the blissful world, of holy matrimony…and we are extremely honoured to have you share in the most important chapter yet of their fairytale, the wedding.------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Om Sai Ram everyone (jovial tone)…love and light, love and light…on this beautiful morning. A very very warm welcome, respected elders, Sai brothers and Sisters, endeared friends and family. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- My name is Prevashni, a mutual friend of both Pragasen and Shree. And I will be keeping you informed of the day’s proceedings on behalf of the hosts. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- If everyone could please rise as we welcome the bridal entourage. ------------------------------------------------- Already on stage are Shree’s parents. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Chitra family, Ramesar family.------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The bride and groom, in Hindu tradition, come to the altar as God and Goddess, in human form. The bride is considered...
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...The Hijras acceptance with their feminine side makes them stand out from the rest of the social groups. The ancestors of past generations offered unique beliefs that set up the modern societies for the Hijras belief. The concept of making their ancestors proud carried on through our generations and it one of their religious beliefs. It was nothing but tradition that led the Hijras to making the decisions they did, and decisions that changed their views up on society. This was just a prime example of following tradition and sticking to the beliefs of their ancestors. Religion was one of the things that led them to their beliefs of gender. Religion plays a major role in the construction of the Hijras. Most Hijras are of Hindu faith. Their beliefs from the Hindu faith are that sex is the key to everything. Having sex was like a blessing to the...
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... There are three main religions in India; Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism. Buddhism is follow by 307 million people. Buddhists believe in Buddha as a spiritual being. According to the teachings of Buddha, we learn that there is nothing in self and that we only suffer and gain agony by going towards something that is not permanent. A Buddha is free from greed, hatred and ignorance, and characterized by wisdom, compassion and freedom. Hinduism is follow by 650 million people. Hinduism is a multiple religion in which many sects worship in the home and the many gods and goddesses. The caste system is strictly enforced on all Hindus. All Hindus are expected to make an annual pilgrimage to a holy center such as Ganges for cleansing. The Hindu Gods are: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), Shiva (destructor), Gamesh (remover of obstacles)...
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... They believe in an infinite, eternal and all-embracing principal. Hinduism is one of the most sacred religions in the world. There is no other religion that compares to it. Hindus do not try to push their religion on anyone nor do they feel their religion is better than anyone else’s. They are a very nonviolent religion and do not discriminate. Hinduism has been the main religion for Indian people for centuries, so it is vital to the place it was originated in. Sikhism, Islamism and Christianity are the other religions practiced in India but Hinduism is the biggest religion practiced out there. The temple I visited was a Hindu Temple down the street from my house in Scottsdale Arizona. The actual name of the temple was just “Hindu Temple”. A few years back I did not see many Hindu temples, but now I have seen one in each city that I have lived in. Hindu temples are decorated with bright colors and usually each temple has a different god or goddess statue in it. They are so beautiful inside and have a very welcoming feel to them. There are bells hanging from the ceiling that Hindus ring when they...
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...eternal and all-embracing principal. Hinduism is one of the most sacred religions in the world. There is no other religion that compares to it. Hindus do not try to push their religion on anyone nor do they feel their religion is better than anyone else’s. They are a very nonviolent religion and do not discriminate. Hinduism has been the main religion for Indian people for centuries, so it is vital to the place it was originated in. Sikhism, Islamism and Christianity are the other religions practiced in India but Hinduism is the biggest religion practiced out there. The temple I visited was a Hindu Temple in Calabasas California, far away from my home in Victorville, California, since there are no temples nearby. The actual name of the temple was just “Hindu Temple”. A few years back I did not see many Hindu temples, but now I have seen one in each major city that I drive by. Hindu temples are decorated with bright colors and usually each temple has a different god or goddess statue in it. They are so beautiful inside and have a very welcoming feel to them. There are bells hanging from the ceiling that Hindus ring when they pray, it is a part of their worshiping process. You...
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...Hindu Wedding at the Glendale Renaissance What does a Hindu wedding entail? Elegance, fun, and three days of Hindu wedding traditions! Our team at Saiaf Films had the pleasure of covering every minute of Hetal and Karan’s Hindu wedding and it was beautiful in every way. Hetal expressed to our team that they wanted their montage and highlights to portray romance in every way possible. It was their goal for everyone to believe how powerful love can be. Our team did exactly that! Per their request, we created a custom wedding videography and photography package that fit their needs perfectly. Wedding Ceremony & Reception Taking place at the Glendale Renaissance near the University of Phoenix Stadium, Hetal and Karan’s Hindu wedding took place...
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...THE RELIGIOUS RITUALS OF A HINDU WEDDING Everywhere around the world, marriage is one of the most important rituals; it is the ritual to connect two people, and in Hinduism, it is believed that only through a relationship from previous births can two strangers be fated to marry. Particular regions always differ from another in terms of actual practices, but for the most parts, they follow the outlines and rules of Hinduism. In this paper, I will talk about the specific marriage traditions of the Arya Samaj community in north India. The marriage can be roughly divided into three parts - engagement, marriage, and consummation – which may be spread over the course of a year (Monger, p.153). All three parts need fixed rituals that involve many people from the two families, and then the marriage is concluded by the show of the bond between the bride and the groom, acknowledged by the people as well as the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. And the comparison in this piece will be made with modern Vietnamese Kinh wedding – my native culture. I. Finding the spouse It should be noted that the marriage is arranged by the parents and the elders. They take the responsibility of finding the “suitable” one for their sons/daughters; marriage is believed to be the continuation of bonds from previous lives. Suitability concerns family heritage, age, health, height, education, personality, etc. Usually the parents look at certain families, who they already know and wish to have future kinship...
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...Week Three Checkpoint: Hindu Terms Map HUM/130 Axia College Material Appendix E Hindu Terms Map |Word |What is your personal understanding of each of these |After reading the text, how would you redefine each of |What differences did you find between the popular usage| | |terms? |them? |and actual definitions? | |Karma |Karma is when one does something bad, something bad |Karma means action and the consequence of every action |The difference between my understanding of karma and | | |will happen to them in return. |that is made will shape the future. |the Hindu term is the consequence of any action paths | | | | |the way of their future. | |Reincarnation |Reincarnation is when one’s soul comes back to life in |When one dies, the soul leaves the dead body and enters|The main difference I found between my understanding of| | |a different form. |a new one. One can take birth again and again, over and|reincarnation and the Hindu term is that reincarnation | | ...
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...The Hindu religion is very different than what we have always considered a religion. In reality it is a group of several smaller religions, or beliefs, that are all comprised of the same basis. Most see that there is a uniformity of behavior and not belief. Hinduism, in a general speaking though, is the belief in either several Gods and Goddesses, or the belief in one god that has many different faces. The gods would choose whether you were a good soul or bad soul, and your fate depended upon their choice and your deeds. Those that lived there lives with good karma were able to be liberated from the circle of birth, and given redemption, or Moksha meaning freedom. Those who had bad karma though, were to be punished for their sins by being forced to live in this world and be born again and again (Pecorino & Romano 2001). As said, Hinduism is a religion with various Gods and Goddesses. The three main Gods that are considered to rule the world are, Brahma: the creator, Vishnu: the preserver, and Shiva: the destroyer. For some, they believe that one God controls all three characters. Some people outside the Hindu religion do not believe it is a true religion. Some say that since it does not have one single unified structure that it cannot be. One who felt very strongly about this was Chief justice P.B. Gajendragadkar. In 1995 he was quoted: "When we think of the Hindu religion, we find it difficult, if not impossible, to define Hindu religion or even adequately describe it...
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...Hinduism - A Way of Life Humanities 130 Hinduism is a not just a religion; Hinduism is a complex way of life. Hinduism is a religion which is followed and lived on a daily basis. This religion is non-violent and does not trail after power and pride. Human worth is deemed of great value and importance. They believe that each person is of value. This religion is based on personal enlightenment. There are not a set of strict rule which are followed. Although, all Hindu's do share a common belief in the Supreme Being. This religion is based upon traditions and beliefs. Hinduism evolved over an immense era of time. There are a number of scriptures which have been written over many years. These scriptures are equivalent in philosophy, theology. They also play a vital role in myth giving spiritual guidance and insight which go hand-in-hand with practicing dharma. The religion is derived from the ancient Vedic traditions and other indigenous beliefs. No central church controls the movements or progress of Hinduism as a religion. The religion continues to grow despite attacks from other religions who seek to destroy it. One reason Hinduism continues to grow and thrive is because Hinduism is a way of life. Hinduism is a commitment to better oneself through enlightenment. Karma is an element in Hinduism. The belief is held that there is cause and effect for all things. Everything...
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...Harris Hinduism Paper In this paper the subject is the religion of Hinduism. In this paper the subjects to explain are the makeup of the Hindu religion, what the cultural and societal influences that have made Hinduism vital to the region in which it originated are and finally will explain the desire for liberation from earthly existence. The Hindu Religion “Hinduism is the oldest religion on the planet. Hinduism is actually known as the Sanatana Dharma or Eternal Truth. The uniting belief systems of Hinduism, and there are many, include the conviction that Truth is knowable and can be directly experienced” (Rood, 1995-2011). The Hindu religion has two core values. The first core value is the “doctrine of karma. Karma states that every thought and action results in certain consequences born by the actor or thinker. If a person lies or steals, he will be wronged in some way in the future. Most Hindus believe that though his/her present is determined by his/her past, nonetheless we can influence our future by conducting ourselves in a proper manner in the present” (Rood, 1995-2011, p.1). The modern day member of the Christianity faith may see some similarity between the karma and the verse in Galatians 6:7 which whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Hinduism has a strong sense of morality. The Hindu religion teaches non-violence. Another belief of Hinduism is the passage of a dead person’s soul into another body at or after death. Cultural...
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...The culture of India refers to the religions, beliefs, customs, traditions, languages, ceremonies, arts, values and the way of life in India and its people. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food and customs differ from place to place within the country. Its culture often labeled as an amalgamation of these diverse sub-cultures spread all over the Indian subcontinent and traditions that are several millennia old.[1] Regarded by many historians as the "oldest living civilization of Earth", the Indian tradition dates back to 8000 BC[2] and has a continuous recorded history since the time of the Vedas, believed variously to be 3,000 to over 5,500 years ago.[3] Several elements of India's diverse culture — such as Indian religions, yoga and Indian cuisine — have had a profound impact across the world India is the birth place of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, collectively known as Indian religions.[5] Indian religions, also known as Dharmic religions are a major form of world religions along with Abrahamic ones. Today, Hinduism and Buddhism are the world's third- and fourth-largest religions respectively, with over 2 billion followers altogether,[6][7][8] and possibly as many as 2.5 or 2.6 billion followers.[6][9] India is also the birthplace for the Lingayat and Ahmadiyya faiths. India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion still plays a central and...
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...the fact it was formed by those of differing faiths, and ethnicities. I have chosen to write about the Hispanic and Latinos for my ethnic group, and Hinduism for my religious group. The Hindu religion is based around karma, and dharma. Karma is believed to be the actions, and intent of a person as an individual factor in the outcome of their future. An example of this is those who do good deeds, and help others will be rewarded positively in life for those deeds. Dharma in the Hindu faith is like Karma, but it is more of a concrete set of rights/duties, laws, virtues, etc. promoting in their eyes the right way of living. The followers of the Hindu faith differ from other religions as the perception of a God, or Gods is quite complex, and differs based on the beliefs of each individual. The perceptions of those who follow the Hindu faith are tolerant when met with others of a differing faith. In fact Hinduism itself has evolved throughout the years with various sub-faiths based on others religions. Hindus for the most part are an accepting, and peaceful religious group. They understand that others will have differing opinions, and are ok with that. Hinduism has contributed more than most will think to America. The practice of Yoga is one instance of something that has come from the Hindu faith. Vegetarianism comes from the art of Yoga, although not everyone who practices Yoga is a vegetarian as well as not everyone who is a vegetarian practices Yoga. Hindus are also a sexual...
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