Fourfold Objective of Hinduism

Ethics, 1926

2012

The term Hinduism was introduced into the English language in the 19th century to denote the religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions native to India. Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. The objective of this paper is to gain a more a holistic and deep understanding of the Hindu Society, its evolution and its concepts through study of “Traditional Hindu Society and its basic tenets”. Hinduism has gone through a number of changes since the time it was born. Hindu society that existed in the Vedic Ages has disappeared in the postmodern world. The basic tenets of caste, the four goals of life and the four stages of life have lost their significance and importance in society today. Instead of letting the postmodern world gain control of this religion and our lives, let us try to preserve Hinduism and Hindu culture for what it is in its true sense.

The thought of Dharma is part and parcel of Indian Culture. Being one of the four Purusharthas, it is capable of upholding and integrating the whole society. Among the great concepts and doctrines, the basic principles and directives of Hinduism, Dharma stands out pre-eminent, with a vast, deep and pervasive significance of its own. The concept of Dharma is vast and vide. It is a Sanskrit expression of widest import. There is no corresponding word in any other language. Dharma is the lifeforce of the society, like 'Prana' in an individual. Any state or institution or even society or an individual cannot exist without Dharma. Those who believe in discrimination, in effect, don't practice Dharma. They never attain real happiness.

रुपान्तरण, 2021

Once religion was ruling the world as science is doing today. The rule is possible through power and knowledge. This indicates that religious philosophy can also regarded as an important source of power and knowledge. Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and so on as forms of religious faith have different philosophy become basis of knowledge. This paper, based on review of articles relevant on the theme, Hinduism, argues that Hinduism is an important perspective on knowledge which explains what world is and how it is operating. The ultimate goal of life is to get liberation which is possible through Hinduism. Hinduism has four basic paths that lead to union with God. These paths are for persons of different temperaments and natures. Some may prefer contemplation, some may be rational, some may be emotional and some may believe in action. Each path is called Yoga (Yoking of mind to God. These yoga are: (i) Raj-yoga, (ii) Jnana-yoga, (iii) Bhakti-yoga, (iv) Karma-yoga, through which human beings liberates himself/herself. Thus Hinduism is a perspective of knowledge which guides human beings understanding the nature of the world and the way through which liberation is possible.

2012

A study on Hinduism Belief, Origin, Holy Book, Ethics, Values and Issues faced: Divorce

2003

The four goals of life according to Hinduism are dharma (righteousness), artha (worldly prosperity or material well being), kama (enjoyment or pleasure), and moksha (liberation). [i] 1. Dharma :

The Vedic philosophy talks of the five types of body or layers for human being physical layer or body or annmaya kosh, mental layer or mind or manomaya kosh, energy layer or body or pranamay kosh, spiritual layer or body or adhyatm/gyanmaya kosh & blissful layer or body or anandmay kosh. The human value philosophy conceptualises every human being a unique combination of body & self or 'I'. Majority of philosophers agree that every human being as combination of food heap & mental impressions. Authors here relate the two philosophies and develop a connecting bridge. Further authors propagate a new concept of tangibility & intangibility of human being. Intellect or budhi is viewed as a prime component of the mental layer or body or manomaya kosh. Others being identity or ego or ahankara, memory or smriti & mind stuff or cit. Authors here explore the positivity & negativity of intellect based on its usage. Finally, this usage of intellect propels the type of character or charitra and finds its destination in actions or karma.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Research in Management & Technovation

The Vedic philosophy talks of the five types of body or layers for human being physical layer or body or annmaya kosh, mental layer or mind or manomaya kosh, energy layer or body or pranamay kosh, spiritual layer or body or adhyatm/gyanmaya kosh & blissful layer or body or anandmay kosh. The human value philosophy conceptualises every human being a unique combination of body & self or 'I'. Majority of philosophers agree that every human being as combination of food heap & mental impressions. Authors here relate the two philosophies and develop a connecting bridge. Further authors propagate a new concept of tangibility & intangibility of human being. Intellect or budhi is viewed as a prime component of the mental layer or body or manomaya kosh. Others being identity or ego or ahankara, memory or smriti & mind stuff or cit. Authors here explore the positivity & negativity of intellect based on its usage. Finally, this usage of intellect propels the type of character or charitra and finds its destination in actions or karma.

Dharma or Ethics from India. Antonio J. Rivas Melean. 2020. National Academy of Science of U.S. 06-12-2020. (Academy.edu). English-Español. , 2020

ABSTRAC THE DHARMA, INDIA ETHICS A human being in a group or a society is called to learn with a Dharmic Guide or Ethical Guide, to cultivate to live with a Character or Éthos of the Personality or the Second Nature of Aristotle, with their habits, customs, behaviors and Moral Ethical norms of the group or society, for the purpose of an organized, cooperative life, coexistence, feelings of equity, justice, respect, with a Universal Ethics, for a System of Life, with good Survival, and Purposes of Well Being or of happiness. With moral-ethical guidelines, for actions, facts and their abstentions. Very briefly we examine the Dharma of Hinduism, which bears a resemblance to the Greek Ethic origin word of our civilization. The Ethical Guide must guide the Éthos or Character, The dharma of Hinduism has originated from its philosophical inclination, with strong influence and guidance for the personality with its moral standards, at all levels of its people, and occupies the first place among its goals.