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Spiritual Secrets of Hinduism and Spirituality
Spirituality has a very important part in Hinduism as they are
both inter-related. To the outsider, the many gods of Hinduism
prove to be confusing to understand. But it is this spirituality
in reaching all the gods of Hinduism that binds Hinduism into one.
Hinduism is a religion that stems from India and is an important
part of Indian tradition. Defining Hinduism is rather difficult;
but you could consider it to be a way of life that is based on the
teachings of ancient sages and scriptures like Vedas and
Upanishads. The best way to understand Hinduism is to compare
Hinduism to a fruit tree.
In this fruit tree, you find roots that signify the Vedas and
Vedantas and the thick trunk that symbolizes the experiences of
numerous sages, gurus and saints. From this trunk of spiritual
experiences, you find branches representing different theological
traditions of Hinduism that manifests itself in different forms,
shapes and sizes of the various sects and subsects of Hinduism.
Hinduism has no fixed scripture or teachings of a single prophet
to follow. Neither is there any central organization like the
Church of Christianity that controls all the different movements
and progress of Hinduism in the world. It can be said that
Hinduism is an open directory where you find many contributions
from numerous selfless individuals, and can be joined or left as
one wishes.
Hinduism aims at inscribing self-discovery in its followers. In
addition to this, Hinduism also places importance in tolerance of
other religions, spiritual paths and cultures. Hinduism follows a
goal of ‘Unity in Diversity’ where there is no stressing for the
need of conversion mentioned anyway.
Hinduism places importance to all the spiritual figures, and
spirituality of the world. Hinduism sees and accepts great harmony
in its teachings. However while embracing the spirituality of
other cultures, you find some diversity in Hinduism as the
different branches of Hinduism appeals to different people of
different temperaments.
According to Hinduism, the seeker meditates and concentrates on
its own deity in bhakti yoga as they believe that they reach god
through these deities. There is another path in Hinduism that
stresses the impersonal aspect of God to reach beyond the
spirituality of Hinduism.
To the outsider, Hinduism proves to be rather confusing with the
many gods and goddesses Hindus worship. However Hindu scriptures
state that all these aspects and manifestations of Hinduism is of
the One Supreme God of Hindu spirituality. It is this supreme god
that embodies both the finite and infinite while transcending both
paths and this is the spirituality that is found in Hinduism.
Hinduism has picked up many ideas while traversing its paths
throughout the centuries. With these new ideas and methods, it has
adapted to different cultures while remaining man’s essential
quest at heart. Though Hinduism may at times seem to be veering
from the truth, Hinduism has retained its sanctity with the
timeless messages Hinduism stands for.
All this is possible because of the great binding spirituality
that exists in Hinduism. And it is within the integration of the
different sects of Hinduism that you find spirituality. It is not
that only the privileged few can experience spirituality and
spiritual experiences of Hinduism; with the right self discipline
and commitment, anyone can create a foundation of spirituality.
With spirituality, you have to question the purpose and meaning of
your life. The reason you have been brought into Hinduism; this
search may prove to be never ending and may seem to have no
answers. However there is no one answer to this question; you just
have to keep a tab on yourself throughout your life and one day,
you will find the answer you were looking for.
It is possible to embark into spirituality without any firm belief
or faith; all that is required is that you suspend your disbelief
long enough to permit an exploration of any meaningfulness. This
is possible through anything that makes you feel more alive like
deep breathing, massage or yoga or through anything that reduces
distractions like meditation. All this helps you attain a phase of
spirituality in your life.
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