Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices Jeaneane Fowler
Publisher: Sussex Academic Press

The 21-year-old communication sciences and disorders major practices Hinduism daily. It helps her feel closer to her family and Indian roots, she said. The ancient mystics has contributed many customs and cultures to the Indians in India and thus brought many richness in Indians customs and culture. Unitarian Universalists unite around values, not beliefs. This gradual evolution of the Hindu belief system results in no particular set of dogmas, or set practices. For most Hindus the highest goal is moksha, when you are released from the cycles of rebirth and achieve unity with God. Hindu thinkers often accuse western philosophers and theologians of being too concerned with theory, of making sure beliefs are rational and cohere with other beliefs. I've read elsewhere that “Hinduism” is a term created by British colonialists that combines a wide variety of Indian beliefs and practices that aren't the same from region to region. For students like Shruti Patel, religion provides a community connection. Are you familiar with the beliefs and practices of this religion? Rather than uniting around a specific belief, groups of Hindus unite around devotion to a specific deity, guru, or practice. Scientific significance behind our Hindu Customs and Beliefs. Learn about Hindu beliefs, Hindu prayers, and Hindu practices in this Howcast video series. Summary: How much do you really know about Hinduism? Taking ones shoes off is not just an Asian practice, but in Hindu beliefs it is a practice followed to keep the home clean and in good condition for good spirits.