hinduism

Hinduism encompasses a broad range of Indic religious traditions that have evolved over the past several thousand years. While its roots are deep in the Vedic age, subsequent philosophical development and amalgamation with yogic and tantric traditions has brought it to be much more than an ancient sacrificial religion.

Some aspects of Hindu thought, such as karma and reincarnation, have practically become household concepts. Contemporary discussion on Hinduism features a wide range of topics both positive and negative, ranging from nationalistic fundamentalism to spiritual masters, friction with competing religions to sexual yoga, devotion to diverse gods and beyond.

The bulk of Hinduism's broader modern public appeal spans from ancient methods for self-improvement, such as the ever-popular hatha-yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, and various methods of meditation and introspection promoted by modern Hindu movements. Its accommodating nature has also given rise to a great deal of interfaith dialogue.

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  Dying mans daily journal — Authority: 127
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• The Hindus: An Alternative History by Wendy Doniger review by David Shulman (NYRB)

  
  Science, Culture and Integral Yoga — Authority: 410
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• A.R. Rahman wants to “make poverty history”

  
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• Please, no slander on Ramanujacharya.

  
  Non-random-Thoughts — Authority: 120
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• Dying Man’s Daily Journal – Kindness spread the word

  
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• Hinduism

  
  ALAIWAH! — Authority: 129
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• Paul Washer’s shocking youth message and why he preached it

  
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• Seizure of 15,000 Bibles in Malaysia Stuns Christians

  
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• The many gods of Ilford | Abhinav Ramnarayan

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 982
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• Pushya Nakshatra – Sunday November 8th 2009

  
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• Dying Man’s Daily Journal – Is there a shortage of kindness in the world??

  
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• Animal sacrifice – how Veda Dharma views it?

  
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• Madonna’s shoes raised $16,600 for Roma children

  
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• Obsessive-Compulsive Religion

  
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• Terrorist Violence against Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir: Genocide of Kashmiri Pandits (Video Documentry)

  
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• On Open Defecation, Hygiene and India Shining - Part - II

  
  B Shantanu's Blog — Authority: 125
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• Hindus are mad at James Cameron for nami…

  
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