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 Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:12 pm
So I'm trying to farmiliarize myself with many different religions and I realize that I know almost nothing about Hinduism.
I want to learn more about it, but I don't even know where to start.
I was wondering if anyone who's sturied Hinduism or grown up with it could maybe post a link to a reliable site that will give information I can trust?
Or if anyone can post some basic information on the fundamentals of the religion?
Anything helps me out a lot. (:
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:35 pm
I personally found the Bhagavad Gita (sp?) a kinda nice starting point as did my Eastern Religions teacher. It's not only an entertaining story but it also includes an insight into how some parts of the religion works.
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:38 pm
4shi I personally found the Bhagavad Gita (sp?) a kinda nice starting point as did my Eastern Religions teacher. It's not only an entertaining story but it also includes an insight into how some parts of the religion works.
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:32 pm
brainnsoup 4shi I personally found the Bhagavad Gita (sp?) a kinda nice starting point as did my Eastern Religions teacher. It's not only an entertaining story but it also includes an insight into how some parts of the religion works. No prob, wish I could be of more help.
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:30 am
I totally agree with the other person. And with that is another great Guru named Paramahansa Yogananda. Here is the link to his fellowship foundation and information. It answers just about every question you might think up. http://www.yogananda-srf.org/Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu teacher who worked with Yogi's such as Paramahansa Yogananda. They are truly fascinating! Hope this helped some.. Namaste' Zen
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:12 am
NamasteZen Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu teacher who worked with Yogi's such as Paramahansa Yogananda. They are truly fascinating! Actually, it's generally a Hindu scripture when people are talking about it. A big one, in Hinduism. Part of the Mahabharata, and - I think - somewhere around 700 verses long. The name literally equates to 'song of god'. 3nodding The Wikipedia for it is well sourced and a good jump point to scholarly readings about it, if you want to know more. It's even got links to online versions of the Gita and the Mahabharata on the whole, if you'd like those. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavad_Gita
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:31 am
Thanks everyone!
I'm actually looking for stuff more along the lines of the origions, gods, and ethics.
Both in history and in modern society.
I want to understand the basics of the religion before looking into the culture built around it because with other religions I've had the luxury of having some prior knowledge but I really know practically nothing about Hinduism.
But like I said, everything helps.
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:59 am
Byaggha NamasteZen Bhagavad Gita is a Hindu teacher who worked with Yogi's such as Paramahansa Yogananda. They are truly fascinating! Actually, it's generally a Hindu scripture when people are talking about it. A big one, in Hinduism. Part of the Mahabharata, and - I think - somewhere around 700 verses long. The name literally equates to 'song of god'. 3nodding The Wikipedia for it is well sourced and a good jump point to scholarly readings about it, if you want to know more. It's even got links to online versions of the Gita and the Mahabharata on the whole, if you'd like those. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavad_Gita
Usually I don't trust Wiki except to confirm what I already know, but I'll take your word for it.
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:03 pm
brainnsoup Thanks much!
Usually I don't trust Wiki except to confirm what I already know, but I'll take your word for it. Me neither, but I know their Buddhism section is well sourced and cited as well, and after looking at a few of the links they took info from on this one, I can say it's probably pretty safe. 3nodding
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:50 pm
4shi I personally found the Bhagavad Gita (sp?) a kinda nice starting point as did my Eastern Religions teacher. It's not only an entertaining story but it also includes an insight into how some parts of the religion works. I second this.
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Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:47 pm
I was looking at the wiki and started looking at some of the translations.
Which translation should I read from?
Hahaha, if only I knew Hindi this wouldn't be a problem!
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:56 pm
brainnsoup I was looking at the wiki and started looking at some of the translations.
Which translation should I read from?
Hahaha, if only I knew Hindi this wouldn't be a problem! Truly? I don't believe that's nearly as much of an issue as you might think. Eknath Easwaran wrote my copy of the Bagavad Gita - he was an English Professor in India that has a firm grasp of Sanskrit and his own faith. I paid $12 at Barnes and Noble. After you finish the Bagavad Gita, I recommend the Upanishads, also the edition available at B&N, from the same author. It is also reasonably priced.
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:47 am
Or you find decently translated copies of all the books online for free.
Sometimes, Hindu temples will also have bookstores in them or books for free, so just pop in, be polite in asking what you want to learn and Hindus tend to accommodate.
Now origin stories? The Vedas and the Upanishads are your best sources for that.
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:13 pm
brainnsoup So I'm trying to farmiliarize myself with many different religions and I realize that I know almost nothing about Hinduism.
I want to learn more about it, but I don't even know where to start.
I was wondering if anyone who's sturied Hinduism or grown up with it could maybe post a link to a reliable site that will give information I can trust?
Or if anyone can post some basic information on the fundamentals of the religion?
Anything helps me out a lot. (: Also, there is a book by Huston Smith called "The World's Religions" that is very insightful for one wanting to learn about Hinduism and many other religions. The Bhagavita Gita is a wonderful read, but it does well to have a basic understanding before trying to read it.
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:39 am
Well...
I can help u guys I guess.
I am an Indian.
And I guess I can answer ur questios.
Besides I know HIndi, marathi, sanskrit and english lang. biggrin
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