Core Ideas
Dharma – moral duty, righteousness, and living in harmony with cosmic order
Karma – actions have consequences that affect this life and future lives
Samsara – the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
Moksha – liberation from samsara and union with ultimate reality
Beliefs
Hindus believe in one ultimate reality (Brahman) that can be understood in many forms.
Popular deities include Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer/transformer), along with Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Ganesha, Rama, Krishna, and others.
Hinduism allows diverse beliefs: monotheism, polytheism, pantheism, and even atheistic philosophies.
Sacred Texts
Vedas – oldest scriptures
Upanishads – philosophical teachings
Bhagavad Gita – dialogue on duty, devotion, and knowledge
Ramayana & Mahabharata – epic narratives
Paths to Spiritual Growth
Bhakti Yoga – devotion
Karma Yoga – selfless action
Jnana Yoga – knowledge and wisdom
Raja Yoga – meditation and discipline
Practices
Prayer (puja), meditation, yoga
Festivals like Diwali, Holi, Navaratri
Pilgrimages to sacred rivers and temples
Key Values
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Truth, compassion, self-discipline, respect for all life
Hinduism emphasizes personal spiritual experience, tolerance, and the idea that many paths can lead to the same truth.
1. Dharma (Duty & Righteousness)
Living ethically and fulfilling one’s responsibilities
Depends on age, role, and situation
Foundation of social and moral order
2. Karma (Action & Consequence)
Every action, thought, and intention has effects
Good actions bring positive results; harmful actions bring suffering
Influences future lives
3. Samsara (Cycle of Rebirth)
Continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
Driven by karma and desires
4. Moksha (Liberation)
Freedom from samsara
Union with the ultimate reality (Brahman)
Highest spiritual goal
5. Brahman (Ultimate Reality)
The infinite, formless source of all existence
Everything is part of Brahman
6. Atman (Soul)
The true self within every being
Atman is eternal and ultimately one with Brahman
7. Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
Avoiding harm in thought, word, and action
Basis for compassion and respect for all life
8. Purusharthas (Four Goals of Life)
Dharma – righteousness
Artha – prosperity
Kama – pleasure
Moksha – liberation
9. Yoga (Spiritual Paths)
Bhakti – devotion
Karma – selfless action
Jnana – knowledge
Raja – meditation
10. Tolerance & Pluralism
Acceptance that different paths can lead to the same truth
If you want, I can simplify this further for school notes, make a short answer version, or provide examples for each principle
Imma fimtu tifem kollu IL hinduismu tkun Alla
