Hinduism for Dummies

Hinduism does not, in fact, believe in a hundred different gods. It is taught that there is one God, but in a variety of forms, leaving interpretation and connection with a particular form of God open to their followers. This is also not limited to number, but also gender of their Gods as they can have either sex, or both, or none as per Hindu philosophy.The teachings: "Moksha" or salvation is the goal of life. Self-realization, awareness, freedom from the cycle of death are all goals...
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Hinduism does not, in fact, believe in a hundred different gods. It is taught that there is one God, but in a variety of forms, leaving interpretation and connection with a particular form of God open to their followers. This is also not limited to number, but also gender of their Gods as they can have either sex, or both, or none as per Hindu philosophy.The teachings: "Moksha" or salvation is the goal of life. Self-realization, awareness, freedom from the cycle of death are all goals one should achieve in order to be able to truly complete the birth-death-rebirth cycle of life. Self-actualization! That's something to truly be proud of.'Om' What is Mantra?What is Tantra?What is Yantra? Namaste, Namaskar, Pranam and Prayer Position.Why people have a prayer room? Why idol worship? Why Do We Light a Lamp? WHY DOES THE GURU WHISPER THE INITIATION MANTRA IN THE DISCIPLE'S LEFT EAR?Why One Shouldn't Eat Before a Bath In The Morning?Why Do We Break a Coconut During Auspicious Rites? Reason Behind Removing Footwear Outside The Temple.Why Is The Middle Finger Used On Mala For Manta Jaap? Importance Of Swastika:What is the meaning of Mandira? Why Do We Ring a Bell In The Temple? Why Is Pradakshina Done Only In a Clockwise Manner? What Is The Significance Of Blowing a Conch ShellTulsi in Hindu Traditions Why Do Some Mantras End With 'NAMAH' And Others End With 'SWAHA'? Rudraksha And Its ImportanceStages Of RudrakshaThe Rarest Rudraksha Mala:Why do we not touch papers, books and people with the feet?What is the Importance of AachamanSignificance of Upanaya SanskarWHY DO YOGI'S APPLY THE HOLY ASH?Reincarnation:Why Do Women Tie Thread Around Vata Vriksh?Importance Of Haldi In Vedic RitualsThe Importance Of Applying Perfume to the Deities.The Significance Of KamandalImportance of Navagraha in TemplesThe most dreaded planet Saturn Why Is Ganti a Part Of Puja RitualsBilva PatraEkadashiWhy Recite Mantras 108 Times?The importance of 108?Importance of Number '18' in Epics:Importance of Number 8Importance of number sevenSignificance of PanchgavyaSignificance of Paan (Betel Leaves)Why Do We consider Lotus As Special?The Importance of Dome (Gumbad) :EVIL EYEUsing Lemon & Green Chilies to Avoid EVIL EYE (BURI NAZAR):THE IMPORTANCE OF OFFERING DAKSHINA IN RITUALISTIC WORSHIP:Why do we prostrate before parents and elders? SIGNIFICANCE OF BRAHMA KAMAL THE STORY OF SHIVA AND SHAKTI (ARDHNARISHWAR)Why Is Lord Ganesha seen with a snake tied around his waist?Significance of Bhumi PujaTESTING "HANUMAN CHALISA"S" ACCURACY: Why Hindu Married Women Are Known As Vimangi Or Ardhangini?The Significance of Kanyadaan?Significance of Mangalsutra?Why Do we Apply Henna For Wedding Ceremonies?Importance of BindiThe Importance Of SindoorDo You know why Indian Brides Bring Milk On Their First NightWhy Tulsi Paced In The Mouth of The Dead BodyWhy Is a Mud Pot Carried To The Crematorium Along With The Dead Body? Bathe After Attending a Funeral Pyre?Sharadh Puja or Pirtrapaksh (Praying ancestors):A small story on why Indian gods have animal facesRatri (Goddess Night) In VedaShashthiThe Underwater Princess, Mermaids in Hindu Epic RamayanaThe Untold story of LORD RAM'S childhoodSita's Childhood Story:Seven Immortals:Parashurama and Surya:Facts on Puri temple and Rath Yantra:Facts about EPICS:Nagas in Hinduism