The Four Paths Of Hinduism And Reincarnation
Hinduism has a broad spectrum of beliefs and rituals; a few are sticking points to me even through I am not a follower of that faith. Among many, The four goals of life, three paths of Hinduism, and Reincarnation amaze me and how they are all to reach the final release and the highest good called moksha. Hinduism often seems fit in one phrase being “you can have what you want”, all of the stepping stones are there for Hindus to reach moksha. The four goals of life, I believe, even if one is not a follower of the Hinduism faith, should take these goals into consideration. The first two goals are known as the path of desire. The first goal of life, being pleasure, also known as kama. In Hinduism, you are free to seek all the pleasure you want.
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The three paths are the karma-marga, the way of action, the jnana-marga, way of knowledge, and the bhakti-marga, the way of devotion. Those who are more focused on the voliation will find the way of action most appealing. Those who focus toward a life of the mind follow the way of knowledge. Those whose lives are surrounded by strong emotion and passions may be attached to the way of devotion. The way of action, the first path, is most appealing to me because I believe actions are the most important way of showing dedication. People focus on rituals which are used to obtain the goods that made this life more prosperous and enjoyable. Also in this path, people focus on worship, known as puja. Others in this path focus on rites of passage which allow the community to recognize significant life changes being marriage, funerals, and birth. Another way of action is festivals which are celebrated daily in India and integrate the local community and establish a bond between villagers and their gods and goddesses which in the Hindu religion there are 330 million deities that Hindus can choose which to worship and celebrate. I think getting to choose which god appeals to you can make you closer with your religion and worship. Another way of action known as pilgrimage Is when Hindus go to their holy land, India. Hindus pilgrimage to sacred places in India and this brings one closer to the divine and purifies the
The three paths are the karma-marga, the way of action, the jnana-marga, way of knowledge, and the bhakti-marga, the way of devotion. Those who are more focused on the voliation will find the way of action most appealing. Those who focus toward a life of the mind follow the way of knowledge. Those whose lives are surrounded by strong emotion and passions may be attached to the way of devotion. The way of action, the first path, is most appealing to me because I believe actions are the most important way of showing dedication. People focus on rituals which are used to obtain the goods that made this life more prosperous and enjoyable. Also in this path, people focus on worship, known as puja. Others in this path focus on rites of passage which allow the community to recognize significant life changes being marriage, funerals, and birth. Another way of action is festivals which are celebrated daily in India and integrate the local community and establish a bond between villagers and their gods and goddesses which in the Hindu religion there are 330 million deities that Hindus can choose which to worship and celebrate. I think getting to choose which god appeals to you can make you closer with your religion and worship. Another way of action known as pilgrimage Is when Hindus go to their holy land, India. Hindus pilgrimage to sacred places in India and this brings one closer to the divine and purifies the