b. What are basic tenets of Hinduism?

b. What are basic tenets of Hinduism?

The basic tenets of Hinduism that all Hindus believe in are the concepts of:

  1. Dharma: Dharma is laws and order by which this universe is sustained. Dharma is the mode of conduct for an individual that is most conducive to spiritual advancement.
  2. Karma: We are responsible for our actions. Sometimes, we might not understand the events of life, but they are the sum total of our karma over multiple lifetimes. However, our past karma only decides some situations in life (prarabdha), we still have control over our karma in this lifetime, and all our life in this lifetime is not predestined.
  3. Atman/Soul: meaning that there is a light within each living being and that we are beyond our physical bodies. The Atman cannot be killed or destroyed, only the physical body can be destroyed.
  4. Kaal chakra (Samsara, Wheel of life): meaning that there is a continuous cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
  5. Moksha: That it is possible for human beings to realize their true nature and be one with their soul while in their physical body. Once the self realization happens, then one is said to attain moksha, and become free from the cycle of birth and death. 

Other reading material:

Relevant videos:

Contributor: Swati Sugandhi

URL link of this page: https://www.hinduspeakers.org/ufaqs/what-are-basic-tenets-of-hinduism/

Category: 05. Traditions
No Comments

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.