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The Hindu faith
One must believe in certain things with mind, heart and soul; and then live by them in the course of everyday life. Faith is always personal and individual. Each person follows the faith they choose. Here are some main parts of the Hindu faith.
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Hindu beliefs
E There is One God, with many different parts, or forms.
E There are many ways to worship God and that each person is free to find his own way to worship.
E The universe undergoes endless cycles of creation, preservation and destruction.
E Each individual creates his own destiny by thoughts, words and deeds. This is called karma.
E There is no eternal hell and no damnation.
E Each soul is born over and over again (reincarnation) until it can perfect itself and become one with God (moksha).
E All souls will eventually become one with God and be freed from going through the cycle of rebirth.
Find out more
Look at the companion Curriculum Visions book, ‘Hindu mandir’.
E Mandir worship, rituals, festivals and personal devotion can all create a communion with God.
E Personal discipline, good conduct, purification, self-inquiry and meditation can all help us to know God and become closer to the goal of moksha.
E All life is sacred.
E All genuine religious paths are
equal and deserve tolerance and
understanding.
E Hindu scripture and teachings tell
how to live a good and moral life, and how to become closer to God.