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1) How to prounance the pra 2) What does Wedanta philoso
layers in man,? 3) What do you mean by Bhaja 4) Can we assume that the c centred” (egocentric) for intentionally ignore every yoga 5) What is Prana the vital en Religions of the world
Hinduism Judaism Shinto Confucian Christianity Islam Tales from Panchatantra
i.The story of the c "Wit is superior to ii.The story of the
"Do not meddlei List of the Puranas (Eighteen)
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நாயகள் ஆலயம், சிலாபம், இலங்கை,
B.S.Sarma, Wlumneswaram, Chilaw, Sri Lanka.
ublications
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News Letter 18 G.
Book; Introduction to Hinduis
Many scholars with a great vision have written books on Vivekananda, Hindu does everything in a religious mannar. Further hes rituals but realizing the divinity that is already there in every one of us. religion. In this aspect the words of Swami Nikhilananda too notewor meaning for the liberation of the spirit”, follows. “Hinduism is the dominant religion of the vast Indian Sub-Continent a and thoughts of countless millions of the Indian people from the cradle on her philosophy, art, architecture, literature, politics, and sociology, R courage to face the problems of his life, and a vision of his ultimate religion is experience and not mere adhere to nce of certain time-honour According to my opinion these words of traditional ancestors and religi to design a book on Hinduism to suit the present generation. He has wr. highly pleased to congradulate him for producing a book of this nature. The author of this book Mr.B.S.Sarma had the privilege to gain knowled field of religion since he hails from a noble priesthood family attached t tries to introduce the reader to the salient features of Hinduism in variou the mankind. Today Hinduism flourishes not only in South and South East Asia b knowledge of Hinduism he never failed to have vital discussions with m his thirst for knowledge on Hinduism, though he is a science graduate. Being a scientist Mr.Sarma tries to bring about a synthesis between sc quote the words of Swami Lokeswarananda in his book on “Science an whereas religion has a subjective approach. Both are trying to underst application both are concerned with the welfare of man. I presume that ti Mr.Sarma has a successful educational carreer. After his graduation he level at Zahira College, Colombo and later joined the Educational Put sector as an Education Officer and served in the Central and North Pro Higher Education while serving as Deputy Director of Education at the the opportunity to be appointed as the Principal of the Hindu College at During this period his service to education and religion is noteworthy. H locally and abroad at international level, being a member of various relig After serving as the Principal he rose to the position of Director of Edu Review Division at the Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Sri attached to Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Education (S to promote research in Education in various dimensions. As Mr.Sarma is fluent in English, Tamil, Sinhala and Sanskrit he had th books. Further he was fortunate enough to be guided often by late Profe Among the books published by Mr.Sarma the book on the History of being often quoted by them. He has served as the Editor of the Tam experience he has gained in this area has contributed much towards the repeated requests by his students and friends. He has served as the Secretary, to the Advisory Board on Hindu Religio time. Further he has served as the Director of Education for Hindu Relig This book consists of twelve chapters discussing various aspects of Hin the second, third and fourth chapters examine Hinduism through the age chapter enriches the knowledge relating to Hindu Gods. The sixth a philosophy is an important aspect of Hinduism the eigth chapter de Hinduism. Hindu way of life, Bhakti Yoga and methods of worship an different modes of Hindu religious festivals. The tenth chapter explains beliefs.The twelfth chapter explains the symbols of Hinduism. In addit Sahasranama of various Gods in the appendix. The additions of variol attempt by the author to discuss the salient features of Hinduism within : On the whole this is a comprehensive book on Hinduism written by Mr. are interested in this field. This book provides the theoretical and practic I am pleased to note that this book will serve as a hand book on Hindui circulation among readers on religion. I once again take this opportunity to express my best wishes to the auth continue this effort in future too for the beneift of the Hindu community
Jaffna O9.10.2006.1 09.0.2007

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m-Foreword
various dimensions of Hinduism. According to the words of Swami tresses that religion is not just belief in certain dogmas or observing some He adds further that what helps us to manifest this latent divinity is also thy.While writing on the sprit of Hinduism in his book, “Hinduism-Its
nd since the beginning of its history has profoundly influenced the lives to the grave. It has left an indelible impress on the entire culture of India, eligion gives to a Hindu equanimity of mind in prosperity and adversity, spiritual destinity”. He further emphasizes that according to Hinduism ed dogmas or creed.
ous leaders would have highly influenced, Mr.B.Sivaramakrishna Sarma itten this book out of hard labour and perseverance. At this juncture I am
ge in religion from his childhood. He has developed a great interest in the o the famous historical Munneswaram Temple at Chilaw. In this work he is aspects, since he has felt in his mind that religion is the highest need of
but also in the Western world too. Since he was eager to enhance his he regarding Hindu religious beliefs, practices and customs. I appreciated Mr.Sarma passed out as a science graduate at the University of Ceylon. ience and religion through this effort. In this context it is appropriate to ld Religion. He says at the outset that science has an objective approach and the mystery behind man and his environment. But, in their practical hese ideas would have induced Mr.Sarma to write a book on religion. started his carreer as a teacher, teaching science subjects at the Advance blications Deapartment as an editor. After that he joined the educational vinces. He gained additional experience at the Ministry of Education and School Development branch. Based on the skill gained in the field, he had Colombo, which is a National College. e has participated and contributed to many seminars and conferences held gious organizations. cation (Educational Managemant Information System) Policy Planning & Lanka. He continued in this position until his retirement. At present he is LAAED), as the Executive Director. The main aim of this organization is
e previlege of wide reading and thereby he had the opportunity to publish ssor Emeritus K.Kailasanatha Kurukkal, an eminent scholar in Hinduism. Sri Munneswaram Temple had a wide circulation among scholars and is nil magazine, Educational Advancement sponsored by SLAAED. The writing of this book. He has attempted to write this book to honour the
in, at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for a long period of ion at the same ministry. duism. The first chapter deals with Hinduism in its historical prespective, is where the salient features of religious scriptures are discussed. The fifth nd seventh chapters deal with Temple worship and Puja. Since Hindu als with it in a nutshell and discusses Hindu Dharma, basic beliefs of d Darshanas, in a lucid and simple style. The ninth chapter, discuses the Hindu marriage and the eleventh chapter discusses the apara rituals and cion to these this book contains a compilation of Astothara, Trisathy and is illustrations are a special feature of this book. This patient work is an a brief compass, scince this religion is very extensive. B.S.Sarma for the enhancement of knowledge in Hinduism for those who :al aspects of Hinduism. sm for studentsand everybody else. I trust that this book will have a wide
or for this contributin in the field of religion and wish him all the best to
Prof.P.Gopalakrishna Iyer Professor Emeritus (Hindu Civilization) University of Jaffna,Sri Lanka

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Knowning Hinduism thro
1. How to prounance the pranava mantral According to Hinduism,God is the fundamental fact the most natural, and the most comprehensive of all AUM (OM), and it should be appropriately pronour A is the root sound, the key, pronounced without to the last sound in the series, being produced by the c end of the sounding-broad of the mouth. Thus OM r
2. What does Vedanta philosophy, say abou Swami Prabhavanana and Christopher Isherwood in aphorisms of Pathanjali"-translated with new comm Vedanta philosophy, the Atman in man is covered b the physical sheath, which is the layer of gross matt of the inner essence of things, and is the stuff of the because it is the web of our karma, the complex of c lives what they are at any given moment. The causa ourselves and the phenomena of the universe as sep; of these three sheaths come between us and the Ath) coverings are removed and only the casual sheath, t are nearer to the Athman in dreamless sleep than in still so far, for what separates us is the toughest cov lie of otherness. And this sheath can never be broke
3. What do you mean by Bhajan with refer Bhajans are religious hymns or songs in significant method of absolute submission or self-surrender by
The bhajans are observed in the hymns of Sama Ve These are recited or sung in groups with a guide sin are characteristic of bhajans.The traditional approa hymns has an inconceivable impact on the elim during the time of the beginning of the Bhaktie
4. Can we assume that the concept of the ph
the reason that they imagine yoga intenti
salvation of the yoga? It is said, in the Yoga Sutras that, when, by the kno yogic meditation one ceases to desire any manifesta attachment. Non-attachment does not mean indifference.The fac form of emotion. It liberates us from our egotism in extent. However human love is still possessive and e love people “for what they really are” rather than m intelligence, their strength, their sense of humour et Atman, and nothing else.

ugh Question and Answers
AUM’correctly?
of the universe; Hence God must be represented by sound vibrations. It is belived that this basic sound is ced.To quote Swami Vivekananda, “ The first letter, aching any part of the tongue or palate; M represents osed lips, and the Urolls from the very root to the epresents the whole phenomena of sound producing.”
t the covering of Atman, by three layers in man? their book titled “How to know God-The yoga entary published in 1953 say that “ According to y three layers or “sheaths”. The outermost of these is er. Below this is the subtle sheath which is composed spirit world. Below this is the causal sheath, so called :ause and effect which makes our personalities and our lsheath is the ego-sense which makes us see arate entities. In the waking state, Vedanta tells us, all man, but in the dreamless sleep the two outer he ego-sense, remains. It follows, therefore, that we any other phase of our ordinary unspiritual lives;-yet ering of the three, the basic layer of our ignorance, the n through by mere sleeping” (page 51/52)
ence to Hinduism? language convey the emotions of love for God.It is a singing religious hymns or songs in praise of God.
da,(one of the four Vedas in the Hindu scriptures). ger. The set tunes, replication of words and phrases ach of alluring to the divine by singing of Bhajan ination of stress. Bhajan groups are famous
a.
ilosophy of yoga as “self-centred” (egocentric) for onally ignore everything for the sake of the
wledge of the atman, by the of proper performances tion of Nature, then that is the highest kind of non
it is precisely the opposite. Human love is the highest relation to one or more individuals to a certain xclusive. Love for the Atman is neither. It is better to erely for their external characters as beauty, their c. Actually speaking what people “really are” is the

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To love the Atman universally is to go beyond any This type of a love is too vast to be grasped by norn expansion of the little limited love we all experienc
5. What is Prana the vital energy? The word Prana refer to the vital energy with which continuously by breathing.This vital energy (prana) activates all the functions of the senses and the min as expressions of the strength of prana In Prasna Upanishad it is given as follows: Bhargav “Holy sir, how many several powers hold togethert of which is the greatest? The sage thus replied, “the powers, are ether, air, fi the body; and, besides these, speech, mind, eye, ear made the boastful assertion; “We hold the body tog energy, and supreme over them all, told them: 'Do fivefold, who hold together this body and support it “Prana, to justify himselfmade as if he intended to going, all the rest realized that if he went they also seated himself, the rest found their respective place: return when she returns so was it with speech, mind the powers now praised Prana, saying: As fire, Prana burns: as the Sun, he shines; as cloud, blows; as the moon, he nourishes all. He is that whi immortal life.
Religions of th
A religion is a defined approach to human spiritual practices with Supernatural or transcendent qualitie practitioner's experiences of life through reference t experiences may be achived and expressed through This could be focused on, precise and specific supe (the cosmos and human nature).This ultimately acq
The term religion comes two Latin words, re (back) the existence of the life in the accepted manner of a
A single definition which applies to all religions is concepts of different religions.The earliest definitio simply calls it "a system of faith and worship".
Lindbeck's Nature of Doctrine, shows that religion Absolute. Instead, defines religion as, "a kind of cu shapes the entirety of life and thought... it is simila realities, the formulation of beliefs, and the experie sentiments.”Anthropologists and sociologists view experiences developed as part of a cultural matrix.
"a feeling of absolute dependence' Friedrich Schlei "The Divine Spirit becoming conscious of Himself "Cultural system"-Clifford Geertz

manifestation of Nature to the Reality within Nature. hal minds.It is simply an infinite deepening and
אפ hVa
we live. With the help of this, energy is renewed regenerates all the power of the body and thereby d.The action of the senses and the mind are considered
a come close to his guru and enquired: his body? Which of them are most manifest in it? Out
re, water, earth: these five principle elements compose , and the rest of the sense organs. Once these powers ather and support it', whereupon Prana, the primal not deceive yourselves. It is I alone, dividing myself . But they would not believe him. leave the body. But as he rose and appeared to be would have to depart with him; and as Prana again S. As bees go out when their queen goes out, and , vision, hearing and the rest. Convinced of their error,
he rains; as Indra he rules the gods; as wind he ch is visible and also that which is invisible. He is
he world
ity. Religion usually encompasses a set of beliefs and s, narratives, symbols.These give meaning to the o a higher power, God, or ultimate truth.The ritual, prayer, meditation, bajans, and by other means. rnatural, metaphysical, and moral claims about reality uiesce defined religious laws, ethics, and lifestyle.
and ligare (to bind or bring). The religion causes
a.
rather impossible due to the complexicity of the n of religion is from Johnson's Dictionary, which
does not refer to belief in "God" or a transcendent ltural and/or linguistic framework or medium that r to an idiom that makes possible the description of ncing of inner attitudes, feelings, and religion as an abstract set of ideas, values, or
ermacher through the finite spirit." -Hegel

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Hinduism - 4000 to 2500 BC
The existence of Hinduism can be traced to betw civilization.The ultimate aim of life is to recogn can depart this plane of existance and rejoin with
This enlightenment can be attained only by gc (Samsara). The advancement towards enlightenn is the accumulation of all good and bad dee reincarnation of that person. Selfless deeds and reborn at a privileged level. Awful performance an inferior level.
Judaism - 2000 BC The religion Judaism which derived with a divine col and Abraham was around 2000 BCE.
Moses the Subsequent leader of the Israelites, le. have received the Law from God. Afterward J Samuel established the Israelite kingdom with S Jerusalem and it was the king Solomon who con During the era 70 CE this temple of Judaism at throughout the world upto 1948, whilst the state
Judaism believes in a single creator who alon universe. He monitors the activities of the peopl for evil deeds. Judaism accepts only the prophets o The Torah was revealed to Moses by God communicate with the Jews through prophets. J. the world and its inhabitants as creations of Go original sin. Jews believe that they are God's ch the future, gather them into Israel, there will Jerusalem Temple destroyed in 70 CE will be rel
Zoroastrianism - 1000 BC
The religion Zoroastrianism was founded by Za idea of monotheism with a single supreme god, in the dualism of good and evil as either a cosmi violence and death, Angra Mainyu, or as an ethic
The holy script of the religion Zoroastrianism is of Zarathushtra written in a series of five hym poetry aimed at the worship of the One God, u promotion of social justice, and personal selectic was written lately and this illustrates the differe traditions of the faith.Zoroastrians worship by are conducted infront of a sacred fire which syn three-fold path represented by their motto: "Go faith does not generally accept converts but this

een 4000 and 2500 BCE. in the the Indus Valley lize that we are part of God and by doing so we
God.
bing through the cycles of birth, life and death nent of a person is infered by his karma. Karma ds of an individual and this decides the next
absolute devotion to God help a person to be s and thoughts will cause a person to be born at
nvention between the God of the primitive Israelites
il his people out of captivity in Egypt and said to oshua led them into the promised land where aul as its first ruler.Later on king David founded structed the first temple of Judaism at Jerusalem. Jerusalem was ruined and the Jews were strewn of Israel was formed.
e is to be worshipped as absolute head of the es and rewards for good endeavors and punishes f the Torah, but also relies on the authority of rabbis.
and can not be changed though God does awish people believe in the intrinsic goodness of d and do not require a savior to save them from hosen people and that the Messiah will arrive in be a general resurgence of the dead, and the built.
rathushtra (Zoroaster) in Persia.He preached the Ahura Mazda. The religion Zoroastrianism trust c one between Ahura Mazda and an evil spirit of cal dualism within the human consciousness.
s called the Avesta which includes the teachings mns called the Gathas. They are abstract sacred inderstanding of righteousness and cosmic order, bn between good and evil. The rest of the Avesta nt types of rituals, practice of worship, and other prayers and ceremonies of symbolic values that hbolizes their God. They dedicate their lives to a od thoughts, good words, and good deeds." The is disputed by some members.

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Buddhism - 560 to 490 BC Buddhism developed as a religion from the p enlightenment in 535 BCE and assumed th enlightenment. Siddartha (Gauthama Buddha) was born in the sixth was the ruler of the Sakya region. Siddartha submit years. Initially he studied under various religious te Siddartha set out to perform extreme physical aust self-denial, he did not reach his final goal. The path to true happiness required balance (the mid denial.One night, Siddartha sat under the Bo-Bodhi first watch night he remembered his past lives; in the die and are reborn through the power of their karma, intentions; in the third watch, towards dawn, he puri of all intentions, both skillful and not. With that, he the title Buddha, or "Awakened One.” For the remainder of his life, the Buddha taught the c of society.He established a sangha, or community of death.On full moon night in May when he had reach last teachings to the assembled followers, counseling dharma. With that, he entered total nirvana. He died
According to the Buddha, there are Four Noble T 1) The world is full of misery and sorrow. 2) The main cause of misery is desire. 3) Misery and sorrow can be ended by killing desire 4) Desire can be suppressed by following the Eight-f
This is achived by correct Action, Belief, E Recollection. Teachings of Buddha were writter called the Tripitaka. Buddhists believe in reinca birth, life, and death. After several such cycles, self, they can attain Nirvana.
Gauthama Buddha aimed to help sentient bein nature of phenomena, thereby escaping the cyc achieving Nirvana. Theravada Buddhism, main religion, shows some characteristics of Indi Mahayana) was developed in Tibet.
Shinto - 500 BC Shinto religion which existed in Japan at the ea religion identifies the existance of various "Kan to Shinto religion, the first two deities namely, islands and their children became the deities daughters, Amaterasu (Sun Goddess), is the an the chief deity.

reachings of Siddhartha Gauthama.He, attained e title Buddha. He showed the path to the
century BC in Nepal. Siddartha's father, Suddodana, led himself to rigorous ascetic practices for six long achers. He was not satisfied about their aims in life. arities on his own. Yet even through the ultimate in
dle way) rather than extremes of indulgence or selftree (Ficus religosa) and meditated until dawn. In the second watch, around midnight, he saw how beings which in turn was shaped by the skillfulness of their ied his mind of all cravings, attachments, and finally ittained awakening at the age of thirty, thus earning
harma to people from all walks of life and all levels monks and nuns, to maintain his teachings after his ed the age of eighty, he lying under a tree gave his
them to be heedful in completing their practice of in 487 BC. Cruths and they are of vital importance in life.
and Old Path
ffort, Speech, Thought, Meditation, Living and down long after his death. This collection is rnation.That is any one has go through cycles of if one releases their attachment to desire and the
gs end their suffering by understanding the true le of Suffering and rebirth (samsara), which is, ly practiced in Southeast Asia alongside folk an religions. Vajrayana Buddhism, (a form of
irly era was closely connected to the nature.This ni", which are known as nature dieties.According Izanagi and Izanami, gave birth to the Japanese of the various Japanese clans. One of their cestress of the Imperial Family and is regarded as

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All the Kami are kind and their main services a seen as separate from humanity due to sin be Shinto desire peace and believe all human li innovative and corresponding powers, and aspii Morality is dependent upon that which is of be in Shinto:
1. Tradition and family: the family is the main 2. Love of nature: nature is sacred and natural 3. Physical cleanliness: they must take baths, \ 4. "Matsuri": festival which honors the spirits. Confucianism - 500 BC Confucius (K'ung Fu Tzu ) was born in 551 BC wide throughout China advising and teaching. F morality and ethics of the individual and Confucius advocateed the following valueswhic
X> Li l- ritual, propriety, etiquette X Hsiao - love among family member X> Yi - righteousness
S Xin- honesty and trustworthines: X> Jen - benevolence towards others > Chung - loyalty to the state
Confucianism is chiefly an ethical system wher. times during the lifetime of an individual. Accor are birth, reaching maturity, marriage, and deatl
Jainism - 420 BC The religion Jainism has several similarities to Hind of the world. Jainism believes in karma and reincarn and liberation from this cycle can only be achieved Vardhamana was the founder of the Jainism.He was in East India. Jina Vardhamana attained enlighten committed the act of salekhana, fasting to death Jair living beings in this world.
Jains practice fruititarianism. They live by eating m which it is taken. This is the form of observance a against a living thing beings causes negative karm life.
Taoism - 440 BC
Lao-Tse founded Taoism who was a contemporar amalgamation of psychology and philosophy. Laoconstant feudal warfare and various other conflicts (
Lao-Tse's philosophy, of Taoism describes the nat guide his life. Taoism was accepted as a religion i. understood that as path, is a force which flows thr objective of everyone is to become one with thi premeditated movements, is used to balance the flo

re to maintain and protect humanity. They are not cause humanity is "Kami's Child." Followers of fe is sacred. They revere "musuhi", the Kami's e to have "makoto", genuineness or sincere heart. nefit to the group. There are "Four Affirmations"
mechanism by which traditions are preserved. objects are to be worshipped as sacred spirits. wash their hands, and rinse their mouth often.
DE in China in the state of Lu. He traveled far and His preachings and writings were conscerned with the proper implementation of political power. ch he thought were very important:
S
S
s; the highest Confucian virtue
e the rituals are considered as important at the ding to Confucianism the most important periods
1.
luism and Buddhism which developed in the same part ation as do Hindus but they believe that enlightenment through asceticism as in Buddhism.
the last Jina in a series of twenty four Jinas who lived ment in 420 BCE after 13 years of deprivation and hism,prescribes a path of non-violence for all forms of
erely that which will not kill the plant or animal from himsa, non-violence. Since the of any act of violence a effect which will adversely affect the person's next
y of Confucius in China.Taoism commenced as an Tse initially estimated Taoism would help to stop the of his time.
ure of life, the means to peace and how a ruler should n 440 CE when it was adopted as a state religion.Tao ough all life and is the first cause of everything. The e Tao. Tai Chi, a technique of exercise using slow w of energy or "chi" within the body.

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Tao, suggested that the people should develop
humility. Anyone must plan any activity or achiever activity. Yang (light side) and Yin (dark side) sym the universe, such as good and evil, light and dark, h
The impact of human civilizations upset the equilib insists that citizens are by nature, good. People c probably be reciprocated.
Christianity - 30 CE
The religion Christianity originated as a faction of the fact that Christianity and Judaism sharet both of them are incredibly alike in several of th
Jesus, was born as the son of the Virgin Mary c. worried by a number of the practices within the preaching a different message of God and religi
While he was preaching twelve disciples joined and learned the messages of God..Jesus perform narrated many of his teachings in the form of al was the Son of God sent to Earth to save humar himself on the cross for his teachings. He then r and told them to go forward and spread his mes
Christians believe in original sin and that Jesus sin. Christians believe that Jesus was fully humi the Holy Trinity: God the Father, His Son, and 1 that those who sincerely repent their sins before are a multitude of forms of Christianity which h dogma, adaptation to different cultures etc.
Hence there are great differences between the v sect of Christian are as follows:
Anglican Lutheran Baptist Methodist Catholic Oriental Christ Churches of Christ Orthodox/Gree Congregational OTHER Protes Jehovah's Witnesses Penticostal Latter-day Saints Presbyterian/R
Islam - 622 CE The Prophet Muhammad founded Islam in 622 the last spiritualist was to sanctify and clarify added by mistake. Muslims believe that the prophets Abraham, David, Moses and Jesus. Tl and the Hadith. There are two main sects of Islam namely; Sunni an religion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

virtue and search for compassion, moderation and ment in advance and attain it through minimal deed or bolize pairs of contradictories which are seen through high and low male and female and so on.
rium of Yang (light side) and Yin (dark side). Taoism ought to be kind to others since such treatment will
of Judaism just about 2000 years back. In view he same history up to the time of Jesus Christ, heir core beliefs.
onceived through the Holy Spirit. Jesus was indigenous Jewish faith hence he started on
O.
him. All of them followed Jesus in his journeys ed numerous miracles during his journeys.He legories. At one incident Jesus revealed that he ity from sins.Jesus did this by being crucified ose from the dead and appeared to his disciples Sage-perform
died in the place to save true Christians from that an and fully God and as the Son of God is part of the Holy Spirit. Christians believe in heaven and : God will be saved and join Him in heaven.There ave developed because of disagreements on
arious forms of Christianity.Some of the different
Quaker Salvation Army ian Seventh Day Adventist k Catholic Unitarian tant Uniting Church Other Christian
eformed
CE at Mecca.The role of Prophet Muhammad as the faith by getting rid of thoughts which were faith of Islam is the same belief taught by the he two major sacred texts of Islam are the Qur'an,
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Muslims accept as true in one creator who is, or who drives people to sin.They trust that all Hell. Muslims who genuinely regret and submit and depart to Paradise after death.
The duties of all Muslims are known as the Five
1. Recite the shahadah at least once.
. Perform the salat (prayer) five times a daily, 3. Contribute regularly to charity via the zakat,
to the needy people. 4. Fast during the month of Ramazan, the mon 5. Pay a visit to pilgrimage to Mecca at least o
possible. Sikhism – 1500 CE Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji founded the religi Pakistan.Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji who after enlightenment. After the death of Guru Nanak reincarnations of Guru Nanak) led the religion S
Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru compiled the tex Sahib. This Shri Guru Granth Sahib contain Sikhism.This holy Shri Guru Granth text is ( accepts as true in a single formless God with Sikhism forbids idols or icons worship. Sikhism Hindus.The Reht Maryada (the Sikh code of Article 1 identify who is a Sikh:
"Any human being who faithfully believes in:
1) One Immortal Being, 2) Ten Gurus, commencing from Guru N 3) The Guru Granth Sahib, 4) The expression and teachings of the te 5) The baptism bestowed by the tenth G
religion, is a Sikh." Bahá'í - 1863 CE Baha'u'llah founded the religion in Iran and sinc the 1800s.The followers of Baha'u'llahreligion to mankind. by whom the Holy Spirit has revea the "Word of God." through these nine divine p
Bahá'ís believe that every person has an immort through the spirit world after death.

mnipotent and merciful. Muslims believe in Satan unbelievers and sinners will spend eternity in to God will return to a state of sinless condition
: Pillars of Islam. These duties are as follows:
facing the Kaaba at Mecca. , a 2.5% charity tax, and through additional donations
th that Muhammad received the Qur'an from Allah. nce in life time, if economically and physically
on Sikhism in the Punjab area, which is now receiving a vision began preaching the way to Dev Ji a Succession of nine Gurus (regarded as Sikhism progress until 1708.
it of the religion Sikhism, The Shri Guru Granth s the hymns and writings of the ten Gurus of sonsidered the eleventh and final Guru. Sikhism numerous names. Sikhs pray several times daily. also trust in Samsara, karma, and reincarnation as conduct and conventions) contains 27 articles.
Janak Dev to Guru Gobind Singh,
an Gurus and Jru, and who does not owe allegiance to any other
e then has spread worldwide. The Bahá'í Faith in consider that God has sent nine divine prophets led the "Word of God." Holy Spirit has revealed rophets.
al soul which can not die but is freed to travel

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Tales from P “Wit is superior The story of the clever r
A longtime ago there lived a cruellion in a jungle. I woods haphazardly. Considering this massacre, all til lion with an offer of one animal of each species volu every day it was the turn of one animal of a species t community. One day it was turn of the rabbits. Ther old rabbit was intelligent and had a lot of experience any animal come by and swore he would kill all anir The older rabbit took its own time to reach cave oft The rabbit slowly stepped into the cave of the lion b cleveraged rabbit was calm and slowly told the lion group of rabbits were coming to him for the day. Wh them all and ate all the rabbits except himself. Some further said that the other lion was challenging the sl naturally very infuriated and asked to be taken to the The shrewd rabbit agreed and led the lion towards a his reflection in the water of the well. The lion was f image in the water, and the other Lion, was also equi image of the other lion to attack it and lost its life in inhabitants from the pompous lion.
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The story Once upon a time in the courtyard of a Hindu temple massive wooden log had being split lengthwise halfw between the split in the wood at the lunch time and v the activities of the employees from the morning. At descended from the tree and began to examine with t the wedge and pulled it out. But he forgot that his tail moment the wedge was out, the split ends closed si hard to get himself free but in vain. When the worker List of the Pura
There are eighteen main Puranas. Of these, six are Sattvic Purar Brahma; six are Tamasic Puranas and glorify Siva. Sage Bhadra o Vishnu Puranas Vishnu Purana, (23 000 verses) Naradiya Purana, (25 000 verses) Srimad Bhagavata Purana, (18000 verses)
O Brahma Puranas Brahma Purana, (10 000 verses) Brahmanda Purana, (12 000 verses) Brahma Vaivarta Purana, (18 000 verses)
O Shiva Puranas atsya Purana, (14 000 verses) Kurma Purana, (17 000 verses) Linga Purana, (11 000 verses)

anchatantra to brute force.” abbit and the foolish lion
t was a greedy lion and it killed the animals in the he animals got together and decided to appeal to the inteering itself to be eaten by the lion daily. Hence o sacrifice its life for the sake of the whole abbits selected an elderly rabbit amongst them. The . The lion was getting very impatient on not seeing mals the next day. he lion where it was eagerly awaiting for his prey. y Sunset. The lion was very annoyed with him. The that it was not his fault. The rabbit told the lion that a hile coming on the way, another angry lion attacked how he escaped to reach safely, the rabbit said. He upremacy of his lordship the lion. The lion was
site of the other lion. deep well with full of water. Then he showed the lion luming and started growling. Actually it was his own ally angry. Then the lion jumped into the water at the the well. Thus the wise rabbit saved the forest and its
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of the Monkey a construction work had being conducted. At the site, a ay for the roof structure. The workers fixed a grip invent off for their meals. A monkey had been watching that time when the workers departed the monkey hat log of wood. During that operation the monkey saw was hanging between the split ends of the log. The queezing the tail of the monkey. The monkey tried s returned from their lunch, the monkey had died.
nas (Eighteen)
as and glorify Vishnu; Six are Rajasic Puranas and glorify yana, ( Vyasa) is the authour of these Puranas.
04. Garuda (Suparna) Purana, (19000 verses) 05. Padma Purana, (55 000 verses)
06. Varah Purana, (24000 verses)
O Markandeya Purana, (9000 verses)
11. Bhavishya Purana, (14500 verses)
12. Vamana Purana, (10 000 verses)
Siva Purana, (24 000 verses) Skanda Purana (81 100 verses) Agni Purana. (15400 verses)
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