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3. Vedic Literature Chatur Dasha Vidya or 14 Books of Knowledge 4 Vedas 6 Vedangas Part 4 Upa Vedas Rig Veda Siksha (Phonetics) Nose Ayur Ved (10,552 Mantras) (Charak, Sushrut) Vyakarna (Grammar) Mouth Yajur Ved Dhanur Ved (1,975 Mantr) Chhandas (Meters) Feet (Vishwamitra) Sama Ved Niruktam (Etymology) Ears Gandharva Ved (1,875 Mantras) (Origin of words) (Bharat Muni) Atharva Ved Jyotisham (Astronomy) Eye Stapathya Ved (5,987 Mantras) & Artha Sastra Kalpam (Ceremonies) Hands (Bhrugu, Ved Vyas)

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25. Topics in Rig Veda Ruk is a metrical composition. The word ruk ( ऋक् ‌ ) may be defined as follows. that by means of which the deities can be glorified is a ruk ( Shabdakalpadrum ). means a rucha is a metrical mantra means a sentence in which the stanzas ( charan ) are arranged in a rhythm ( Chanda ) is known as a ruk The aphorisms ( sukta ) from the Rugveda mainly encompass the praise or description of deities such as Indra, Agni, Varun, Marut, etc. Besides aphorisms on various subjects such as society, spiritual rites ( sanskar ), composition of the universe, philosophy, etc. are also found in the Rugveda.

28. Yajur Veda The chief teacher ( acharya ) of the Yajurveda was Sage Vaishampayan. He created several disciples like Yadnyavalkya.’(12) Once Vaishampayan was angry with Yadnyavalkya for some reason and asked the latter to return His Yajurveda. Yadnyavalkya vomited it out. The other disciples then assumed the form of francoline patridges and swallowed it. [It is from this patridge ( tittir ) that the names Taittiriya Brahman and Taittiriya Upanishad were derived.]

29. Yajur Veda Thereafter Yadnyavalkya worshipped the Sun deity and procured the Yajurveda for himself, from Him. As the Sun deity returned the Yajurveda to Yadnyavalkya in the form of a horse (speech) that commentary is called the Vajasaneyi Sanhita . Yadnyavalkya glorified His new Veda by naming it the Shukla Yajurveda. To counter this Vaishampayan began to call the former Yajurveda the Krushna Yajurveda.

30. Sama Veda Meaning of the word sama is dear or the promise of a lover. In some contexts it is also used as singing. It is this meaning which applies to the popular Samaveda. Many mantras from the Rugveda have been incorporated into the Samaveda. The songs composed based on them are known as sama . In some places mantras from the Rugveda itself are called sama . Mantras from the Rugveda constitute the foundation of sama . A quote in the Chandogya Upanishad states “ ऋचि अध्‍यूढं साम which means the sama are those which are based on the verses ( rucha )”.

31. Sama Veda A special definition of the word sama is found in the text the Bruhadaranyak (1.3.22). It says सा च अमश्चेति तत्‌ साम्‍न : सामत्‍वम्‌ । Meaning: Sa means a verse ( rucha ) and am means musical notes such as gandhar , etc. Both together constitute a sama . Thus melodious singing of the verses is sama as per its definition. To illustrate the close association between verses and sama in the Aitareya Brahman text they have even been imagined as a married couple. Origin: It is said that this has originated from the sun. The Taittiriya Sanhita states that Brahmans (priests) have been created from the Samaveda.

32. Atharva Veda http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/how-were-four-vedas-created.html ‘ The Atharvaveda has acquired its name from Sage Atharva, a descendant of the lineage of Sage Angiras who first got a vision of the Veda and then compiled it. This Veda is considered less sacred than the other three Vedas because it contains very little information regarding sacrificial fires. A fifth of the Atharvaveda is taken from the Rugveda.

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107. Hinduism Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ohm’s Law R = V / I (V divided by I) Resistance R = Volt ÷ Current Here R tends to α (infinity) as I -> zero OM’s Law OUR = WE ÷ I and as I or Ego -> zero, OUR -> α

125. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners Name the three bodies of an individual? Physical or Gross Body, Sthula Sharira, Astral or Subtle body, Sukshma Sharira Causal or seed Body Karana Sharira Give Examples: ice water H2 & O2 Tamarind shell Pulp seed

126. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners Pancha Bhutas : Five components of the Gross Body Prithvi, Apah, Tejas, Vayu and Akasha Shad Bhava Vikaras : Six Modifications of the Gross Body Asti (existence), Jayate (birth), Vardhate (growth) Viparinamte (change), Apaksheeyate (change), Vinashyat (death) Sapta Dhatus : Seven Essences of Gross Body Rasa (Chyle), Asra (blood), Sukla (semen), Mamsa (flesh), Medas (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (Marrow)

127. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners Why is the body called Sarira or Deha? The body decays (Sheeryate) due to old age; because it is cremated or burnt (dahyate)

129. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What is the Karana Sharira or Causal Body? Beginning less Ignorance that is indescribable; Cause of Subtle and Physical bodies.

130. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners Five KOSHAS or Sheaths Annamaya Kosha, Pranamaya Kosha, Manomaya Kosha, Vijnanamaya Kosha Anandmaya Kosha. Examples. Pillow cover, body, singlet, shirt, waist-coat, coat, overcoat; In a similar way the Atman is enveloped by Five sheaths.

131. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What is Annamaya Kosha (Food Sheath)? It is the STHULA SHARIRA made up of Panca Bhutas or five elements.

132. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What is Pranamaya Kosha or Vital Sheath made of? Vital airs and five Karmendriyas or organs of action. How many Pranas are there? Ten . Five Mukhya (chief) Pranas – Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana. Five Upa-Pranas (sub-Pranas)- Naga, Kurma, Krikara, Devadutta, Dhananjaya

133. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What are the functions of the five Mukhya Pranas? PRANA Ucchshvasa (inhalation) and Nihshvasa (exhalation) APANA Excretion of faeces and urine VYANA Circulation of Blood, UDANA Swallowing of food, It takes the jiva to rest in Brahman during deep sleep. It separates the Astral body from the Physical body at the time of death SAMANA Digestion of food.

134. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What are the functions of Upa-Pranas? NAGA Belching and hiccup and eructation and vomiting KURMA closing and opening of eyelids KRIKARA causing of hunger DEVADATTA yawning DHANANJAYA nourishing the body, decomposition of the body after death ejection of the child out of the womb in women

135. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What are the two divisions in Prana? The gross Prana and the subtle Prana. What are their functions? Gross Prana breathing, excretion, circulation of blood, digestion etc. Subtle Prana Generates Thoughts. Generate:

136. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners What does the Manomaya Kosha (mind Sheath) consist of? Manas (Mind), Chitta (sub-conscious), five Jnana Indriyas (sense organs) What does the Vijnanamaya Kosha (Intellectual sheath) consist of? Buddhi (Intelligence) Ahamkara (Ego) five Jnana Indriyas (sesnse organs)

137. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners Why is Anandmaya Kosha (Bliss Sheath) so called? Because through it the Jiva or the individual soul experiences bliss during deep sleep and at the time of experiencing the effect of a Sattvic deed. What does the Anandmaya Kosha consist of? Vrittis called Priya, Moda Pramoda

138. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners How many Koshas are there in each of the three bodies? Sthula Sharira (Gross Body) Annamaya Kosha Sukshma Sharira (Astral Body) Pranamay, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya Koshas Karana Sharira (Causal Body) Anandmaya Kosha

139. Basis of Hindu Philosophy For Beginners How many sheaths operate during each of the three states? WAKING State All the five sheaths operate during waking state DREAM State Pranamaya and Manomaya kosha actively and Vijnanamaya and Anandmaya kosha partially DEEP SLEEP State Anandmaya Kosha

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206. Are All Religions Same Is the Religion Peaceful?

209. Are All Religions Same Have You Seen God?

210. Are All Religions Same Hindus Have Seen God?

211. Are All Religions Same STONING to DEATH in TORAH (Judaism) stoning prescribed as the method of execution for crimes such as blasphemy, apostasy and Some specific conditions of adultery

212. Are All Religions Same STONING to DEATH in ISLAM Sharia Law prescriptions for Hadd offences STONING LASHES SEVERING of a HAND Many cases of stoning continue to this day. AFGHANISTAN IRAN NIGERIA PAKISTAN SAUDI ARABIA SUDAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

213. Are All Religions Same ORGANIZATIONS against STONING to DEATH Sharia Law prescriptions for Hadd offences Amnesty International Human Rights Watch Revoltionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)

217. Hindu – Christian views counter views Hindu Christian Point Counter Point Hinduism: 4) Hindus believe in karma, the law of cause and effect by which each individual creates his own destiny by his thoughts, words and deeds. 5) Hindus believe that the soul reincarnates, evolving through many births until all karmas have been resolved, and moksha, spiritual knowledge and liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is attained. Not a single soul will be eternally deprived of this destiny. 6) Hindus believe that divine beings exist in unseen worlds and that temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotionals create a communion with these devas and Gods.

218. Hindu – Christian views counter views Hindu Christian Point Counter Point Hinduism: 7) Hindus believe that a spiritually awakened master, or satguru, is essential to know the Transcendent Absolute, as are personal discipline, good conduct, purification, pilgrimage, self-inquiry and meditation. 8) Hindus believe that all life is sacred, to be loved and revered, and therefore practice ahimsa, "noninjury.“ 9) Hindus believe that no particular religion teaches the only way to salvation above all others, but that all genuine religious paths are facets of God's Pure Love and Light, deserving tolerance and understanding.

219. Hindu – Christian views counter views Hindu Christian Point Counter Point Christianity: Christians believe that the bible is the uniquely inspired and fully trustworthy word of God. It is the final authority for Christians in matters of belief and practice, and though it was written long ago, it continues to speak to believers today. 2) Christians believe in one God in three persons. He is distinct from his creation, yet intimately involved with it as its sustainer and redeemer. 3) Christians believe that the world was created once by the divine will, was corrupted by sin, yet under God's providence moves toward final perfection.

220. Hindu – Christian views counter views Hindu Christian Point Counter Point Christianity: 4) Christians believe that, through God's grace and favor, lost sinners are rescued from the guilt, power and eternal consequences of their evil thoughts, words and deeds. 5) Christians believe that it is appointed for human beings to die once and after that face judgment. In Adam's sin, the human race was spiritually alienated from God, and that those who are called by God and respond to his grace will have eternal life. Those who persist in rebellion will be lost eternally. 6) Christians believe that spirit beings inhabit the universe, some good and some evil, but worship is due to God alone.

221. Hindu – Christian views counter views Christianity: 7) Christians believe that God has given us a clear revelation of Himself in Jesus and the sacred Scriptures. He has empowered by his Spirit prophets, apostles, evangelists, and pastors who are teachers charged to guide us into faith and holiness in accordance with his Word. 8) Christians believe that life is to be highly esteemed but that it must be subordinated in the service of Biblical love and justice. 9) Christians believe that Jesus is God incarnate and, therefore, the only sure path to salvation. Many religions may offer ethical and spiritual insights, but only Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

222. Hindu – Christian Similarities File: ConversionAnActofViolenceEmail The priceless affirmation in the Hindu scripture which says “ekam sat viprah bahudi vadanti” (one truth, but discerned differently by the wise) is somewhat similar to one of Jesus' sayings, “in my Father's house, there are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare one for you .” Another of Jesus' sayings which affirms that: “ I and my Father are one ” is similar to the Hindu Mahavakya, “ Aham Brahmasmi ” (I am Brahman). The “born again” attribute necessary for a Christian's salvation as required by Jesus is no different from the concept of “dwija” or twice-born in Brahman (often misconstrued as Brahmin) C.Alexander USA