Basics of Hinduism
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Hinduism, traditionally known as Sanatana Dharma, or “eternal law,” is an ancient tradition originating in ancient India. The term Sanatana Dharma refers to the idea that certain spiritual principles are timeless,
transcending man-made constructs and representing a natural order of
being. This pure consciousness is not merely that of the body or mind
or intellect, but of a transcendental state that exists both within and
beyond our material existence - the immaculate 'Soul' of all. Religion
to the Hindu is the eternal search for the divine Brahman – the infinite and immanent transcendent reality in the Universe, the Cosmic Spirit. |
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Quote of the Day
Hinduism...gave itself no name, because it set itself no sectarian limits; it claimed no universal adhesion, asserted no sole infallible dogma, set up no single narrow path or gate of salvation; it was less a creed or cult than a continuously enlarging tradition of the God ward endeavor of the human spirit. An immense many-sided and many staged provision for a spiritual self-building and self-finding, it had some right to speak of itself by the only name it knew, the eternal religion, Santana Dharma...
Sri Aurobindo |
