The best thing about Hinduism is that it gives me freedom. No temple visit, No ancient book readings, not following any traditional rituals but still im a Hindu and no one will shame me for being me. Recent attacks on Hinduism made it a little conservative in nature but still im allowed to have my own opinion on almost everything. Proud to be a Hindu.

@darkknight-yu8pq

2 жыл бұрын

its okay bigots are present in every religion. (they will be here also soon trying to make you feel guilty ;) . Ignore them.Iif you personally are good, no need to feel bad. be good, give goodness, get goodness :)

@shahinchoudhury8256

2 жыл бұрын

yeah... i like this very fact about Hinduism... there are Aghoris who are hindus & there are ppl who dont even eat onion, are hindus too... its unique thn any other major religion, its like a collection of hundreds of ways & paths people live in geographical area, its beautiful

@GodPilledZen

2 жыл бұрын

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@GodPilledZen

2 жыл бұрын

@@saurlock1794 so it just changes as people wish lol?

@saurlock1794

2 жыл бұрын

@@GodPilledZen So you never heard of something 'adopting with time and its need' then?? You dont know why most of hindus (mainly in north India) marry in night only? You dont know why they adopted 'crossing sea is against the dharma' kind of things which seems illogical today? We dont follow a particular book written down centuries ago..

Actually, the concept of religion was started by the west. There isn't a single mention of Hinduism as a religion in Indian ancient texts. Hinduism is basically a "dharma" which means responsibility. Hinduism is about knowing your responsibilities as a human. It teaches you to love and to respect every form regardless of its nature. We believe that God is everywhere. He is in every particle. He is smaller than the smallest yet bigger than the biggest.

@Leo-mr1qz

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting!! Thank you for sharing and explaining 😊 Personally, I grew up in a Catholic relem. I never took to church, the chanting back at the priest or the condractory elements Catholicism posses. I believe there is something outside of myself, of course, but not the way Catholicism wants you to believe it. The one thing I did take away from the religion was, " To treat others how you wish to be treated." 💚

@kingshukdutta2064

2 жыл бұрын

Go catch Kira or something.

@DipakGotam76239

2 жыл бұрын

Hinduism is there as a lens for mythology. But what about Hindu Mythology ?

@UdahamulleNdarathanaHimi

2 жыл бұрын

"Hindu Caste system"

@lakshacc5954

2 жыл бұрын

@@DipakGotam76239 almost all of Hindu mythology talks about this philosophy

I don't have any religion. I am a Hindu. That's the beauty of Hinduism. It imposes upon you nothing.

@ahmednasser5038

2 жыл бұрын

Study about the best religion then follow it

@Unfollowthem

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmednasser5038 Understand his Lines.. he said don't want any religion upon him .... It is not book based life.. humans should enjoy Humanity... Not Booking Things

@daakuredpanda5782

2 жыл бұрын

That is the most elegant summary of Hinduism. Appreciated.

@daakuredpanda5782

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmednasser5038 Forget religion. Try to find the truth. Upgrade your point of view as you mature. "Satyameva Jayate" Truth alone triumphs. Truth does not care about religion. This is Hinduism. Finding your path.

@Shadow-bx8ri

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahmednasser5038 Study about the TERRORIST RELIGION and then come to talk about DHARMA.

As a Hindu I’m so happy to see this. There’s a lot people don’t know about Hinduism. Glad school of life made this

@tylbeckett

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you worship a statue ?

@sandeep8724

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylbeckett we see it as a manifestation of god as god is in everything according to himduism. Statue are little bit simple and can also help in showing different avatar of god

@tylbeckett

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandeep8724 But I see Hindus worship a woman with a tail I’m confuse

@SusanHopkinson

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylbeckett do you have photos of your loved ones? It’s not very different - nobody is confusing a statue or a photo with what they represent. Bigotry is a sign of a small mind - keep watching this channel and you might find yourself becoming more tolerant and less ignorant 🙏🏻

@tylbeckett

2 жыл бұрын

@@SusanHopkinson I have done enough research beyond this video I have watched and I find it very confusing and full of idolatry at its finest.

For the most part this video was decent but it definitely got some things wrong. Eastern thought in general, and specifically Hinduism and Buddhism are not pessimistic. They are entirely optimistic. It’s the West’s notion of pessimism that clouds a more accurate understanding of how Eastern religion is optimistic because escape from suffering is entirely possible and doable.

@shrujay4035

2 жыл бұрын

All the suffering is in your mind. The hardest thing to do is be in control of it rather than letting it control you.

@MrPeaceGuy54

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@MrPeaceGuy54

2 жыл бұрын

@@antrygrevok6440 Exactly! We should not ignore one side of reality!

@westsidesmitty1

2 жыл бұрын

So true. The Buddha begins with Dhukka , yet taught the cause, that it could be ended, and then taught precisely how to overcome dissatisfactoriness. How can such a hopeful prognosis be ''pessimistic''? Even from an experiential perspective- the pitti (bliss) of samatha meditation is so powerful, that it is taught that we must temper pitti, eventually, with equanimity. May all beings be happy.

@0dancers

2 жыл бұрын

You are right. I find western ideas way toooo pessimistic, we have things that says you have to keep working and awakening to a new level until we find "moksha" means until we become one with universe forever. The way it is construed is different.

I believe meditation should be a practice we all do on a daily basis, totally changed my life. I gave up on it like 7 times but once I really understood what worked for me it became so powerful. Wish you all an amazing 2022

@seeyafornow2642

2 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to get into it but something doesn't work out each time. any tips on what got you hooked?

@GibranEscobell

2 жыл бұрын

@@seeyafornow2642 Walk meditation and laughing/ smiling, I need more endorphins released to actually get hooked. I walk for one hour while smiling or laughing by the end you feel high, i only focus on one thing and that is smiling or laughing that is how I become present and disconnect the mind . I also smile while trying to fall asleep and just focus on smiling that releases a bunch of endorphins, meditation is bring your attention back to focus to clear your mind you can focus it on whatever I decided to focus it on smiling or laughing because it releases much more kick , i combine it with exercise when I want a high boost.

@GibranEscobell

2 жыл бұрын

@Koutí me átoma I first start with a a natural boost in endorphins so I walk while focusing on smiling or laughing, after s couple of minutes a go with self affirmations and gratitude, but only once my mind and body is relaxed, I struggled with meditation for many years because I was trying the most basic form of meditation , sitting down and just being aware which for me lacked the punch I need to calm my mind due to the lack of endorphins, once I started combining it with other things it became insanely powerful.

@keeponkeepingonn5044

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh and to live like the monks as well

@CurtisMoe

2 жыл бұрын

I would agree with you based on my great results, but I cannot assume everyone will have the same experience.

As an ex Muslim, I'm glad that I opened my mind to the wisdom from different cultures. Opposed to my past self, I used to turn away from anything about any other religion or culture. It doesn't matter if it's true or false, all that matters to me is the peace that it will bring to human life.

@sushil6509

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the reality my friend Its not easy to escape that cult

@nintendokings

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@adkhatau

2 жыл бұрын

@@ismailhabib97 welcome to Oneness

@itisreal6649

2 жыл бұрын

Don't reject any religion as a whole, keep what is good sensible ignore the violent radicalism

@westsidesmitty1

2 жыл бұрын

I have found many elements of Sufiism and the poetry of masters like Rumi, to be very inspiring and complementary to the several other paths of liberation that have enhanced my life!

Hinduism is a melting point of different philosophies, ideologies & sciences. It embraces difference of thought and diversity. It encourages you to be truly youself without imposing a set of laws upon their followers! Edit: some HinduPhobe in attacking this noble religion by using unverified arguments. Help 😅

@laraandrews9710

2 жыл бұрын

Hinduism endorses and applauds the rape and sexual violence against women and girls. But Brihaspati, even after the tales of rape, is still a God in India. No God in India was ever demoted, leave alone “prosecuted,” for raping a women. Every rape in Indian stories is given a clean chit. It is merely what macho men do; it is just normal. Indian mythology conditions people to attach zero consequence to rape. Furthermore, it is not just rape-all kinds of sordid sex that the modern West would consider taboo is glorified and normalized in old Indian Scriptures. Sex between brothers and sisters, check; parents and children, check; and even

@laraandrews9710

2 жыл бұрын

The God Vishnu is said to have raped Tulsi/Vrinda by assuming the guise of her husband: On seeing her husband, Vrinda was delighted, she forgot her sorrow, dormant passions kindled up. She embraced her husband right there in the middle of the forest. But, at the end of the intercourse she realized that it was Vishnu and not her husband. Vrinda rebuked him angrily. Vrinda said, “Fie on Vishnu in outraging the modesty of another man’s wife.” Yet this horrible act is justified and glorified, because Indians believe that Tulsi’s husband, Shankachuda/Jalandhar, was invincible in war unless her chastity was first destroyed. Therefore to defeat Jalandhar, it was imperative and gallant of Vishnu to rape Tulsi. Vishnu is seen as a hero for raping her. Then there is God Brihaspati. He is the Guru of all Indian Gods. Well, this Guru of Gods raped his own pregnant sister-in-law, Mamata. According to Matsya Purana 49.17-28:

@SoloPolo123

2 жыл бұрын

@@laraandrews9710 "I saw the profet - kising and sucking the lips of Al-Hassan son of Ali. He (profet) lifted his (Al-Hassan) shirt and took his penis in his mouth" - Hadith no. 16245, hadith of Mua'wiya Ibn Abu Sufiyan.

@SoloPolo123

2 жыл бұрын

@@laraandrews9710 The profet R3ped to Aisha when she was 6 year old and he was 53 year old. Even after these references, profet is still worshipped by his followers all across the world. Many even do violence in his name.

@randomplebian461

2 жыл бұрын

@@laraandrews9710 Some people can't simply grasp diversity, can they? They need 1 book to define their entire philosophy. Unfortunately, a syncretic religion like Hinduism does not work like that. Except the Vedas, which form an important pillar of Hinduism, no Hindu is supposed to believe all Puran and Upanishads. We literally can't, they're all contradictory! Though you could question the Vedas and still be Hindu, such as the followers of Nastik schools of Hinduism. Do you get exactly how narrow your vision is? You choose to highlight one Puran and extrapolate it to the entirety of Hinduism's stance against women. But you fail to mention the respect commanded by women in Shakti Puran. Why so? It's also a Puran, why don't you consider it Hinduism too? Leave Puran, have you ever read what the Rigved says for women? At the essence of Hinduism lies freedom of thought and skepticism. I know it's a bit hard to grasp for you, but this means EVERYONE was allowed to say/write their views. The sickos too. But Hinduism doesn't force you to believe all of them. As a general rule of thumb, Vishnu devotees likely won't believe the story which you said, they don't need to since the Puran were mot the most reliable source or final word on that God/Goddess and so your vile assumption of Vishnu devotees worshipping a Dev who raped someone is just that - an assumption. An assumption borne out of ignorance and a sense of hollow superiority. By your logic, the Bible showed God vehemently against Sodomy. So their God was fanatically homophobic and doesn’t deserve to be worshipped? Quran has instances of rape and sexual slavery, so you will persuade them to stop worshipping theor God? I don't know what you get out of being so hateful or what sort of problem you have with Hinduism, but it is your loss that you fail to appreciate it and grasp its complexity. You can only see what your own mind permits.

It's clear Buddhism got a lot from Hinduism. Always interesting to see how religions, cultures and philosophies influence each other.

@kab333r

2 жыл бұрын

buddhism was born from hinduism

@anmolpathak2791

2 жыл бұрын

@@kab333r and also Sikhism. 😊

@akshaykchauhan2289

2 жыл бұрын

Lord Budha was a Hindu and was born to a Hindu king and then he left everything in order to discover himself and made his preachings on the basis of what he has learned from his experiences, he got followers and then there was a whole tribe following his beliefs and called Buddhism. So, it derived from Sanatan Dharma.

@kab333r

2 жыл бұрын

@@anmolpathak2791 yes

@Vicky-fl7pv

2 жыл бұрын

@@akshaykchauhan2289 be open enough to other possibilities.... Sadhu 🙏

I was watching an amazing podcast by Jason Gregory on Hindu philosophy, and how it is in stark contrast to western individualism and standing out. It will redefine the way people approach life. Eastern religions and philosophy are a goldmine. 🙏

@lakshacc5954

2 жыл бұрын

podcast's name?

@creativeschmuck8132

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakshacc5954 kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5Nhp9CxZ9jUqJc.html It is a long one...but it can be life changing. 👍

@lakshacc5954

2 жыл бұрын

@@creativeschmuck8132 thanks!

@SirMorak

2 жыл бұрын

Yea hindouism seems to be going well in India society for sure.

@lights473

2 жыл бұрын

Individualism is a far better philosophy than Hinduism

Even if u r atheist.. Still u r hindu___ it's not religion it's dharma full of wisdom... Beyond our Understanding

@agrajyadav2951

Жыл бұрын

Ok then...

“Everything belongs to the same whole that we have mistakenly and unnecessarily carved up into parts.”

in #4, when you talk about Purusharthas, Kama isn't just sex. Its more general 'pursuit of desire' - otherwise pretty good summary. #2 was bang on. Impressed.

@perspective500

2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this

@MrSix9Three

2 жыл бұрын

@@perspective500 yes Kama is not about sex only, but sex being the primary desire of a human being could be considered as such.

I am an inadvertent Hindu. All above makes complete sense to me. I must have it in my soul.

@oneseeker2

2 жыл бұрын

Or Buddhism

@otaku5237

2 жыл бұрын

@@oneseeker2 Buddhism is a part of Sanatan Dharma which people call as Hinduism.

@factfinder9930

2 жыл бұрын

@Donjon learn more about lord Budha he didn't started a new religion but budhism ,Jainism ,Sikhism is just another path to find god/peace/Nirvana in sanatan dharm

@rvind000

2 жыл бұрын

@Donjon That's what Colonial Distorians want you to believe, Gautama wouldn't have became Buddha if he would've born in any other part of the world, Everything Buddha talks about has a basis in the Yogic & Spiritual culture of India, if you'll check out his last words, you would know, Buddha wore orange clothes like many other sages in India, it's only later when they made it brown to differentiate themselves, one of the reason he is diffenciated can be cuz he was a Prince which made him popular.

@ichigok7314

2 жыл бұрын

@@otaku5237 dude order dharmic religions don't believe in vedas and upanishads, so don't consider them as same religions

Summary:- 1) Look forward to death ~ 0:14 2) Rejoin cosmic totality ~ 3:16 3) Don’t forget money ~ 6:19 4) Don’t turn against sex ~ 8:11

@lauradove

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

i always get paranoid when someone tries to explain Sanatan Dharma, as they miss the whole point. Hats off to you, for your open perspective, thats what hinduism is about

@yashnaik9914

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts, I was fully expecting the video to be the same old western biases against Hinduism recycled again but this video was a breath of fresh air. I'm also surprised by the very mature takes in the comments section.

@vishalsinghkatoch53

2 жыл бұрын

Santana dharma retriates on Bhramcharya instead of advocating physical intimacy

@as-jv7qk

2 жыл бұрын

@@vishalsinghkatoch53 exactly.....

Humbled to call myself a hindu, and yet still struggle with many of the practices/beliefs mentioned

@r213n

2 жыл бұрын

@sm2411 indeed it is, but we shall persevere

@LambrettaFunk

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why we are reborn, what life has to teach us takes more than just one life.

Namaste🙏, Hinduism is more than a religion...Hindu is not a religion but a way of life... It's scriptures like Ayurveda, Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas etc teach a lot...🙏

@elektrotehnik94

2 жыл бұрын

There is so much this video hasn't covered about Hinduism, but it at least got most of the essence at least somewhat right.

Namaste and love from a Hindu from India! I hope that peace and love prevail in the world! 🙏🇮🇳☮️☮️ It's great to finally see a video on Indian religions by the School of Life!

It sometimes baffles me, that i understand my own religion at a deeper level by listening to western folks than by listening to the people around me. We are caught up in silly rituals while forgetting the depper significance behind it.

@randomplebian461

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Any good pandit at a Puja or Katha will explain the meaning and philosophy behind each ritual. But Indian media has done an excellent job of painting all normal Brahmins as comedic relief and Babas and Sadhus as conmen. Instead of filtering out the bad ones, people simply won't go to Gurus (whose job is to ponder upon these scriptures). So of course you will turn to online platforms like this. We have Hindu people presenting their views online too, but they're rarely encouraged. If the Indian government allows Hindus to have their religious schools, a right which all other religions in India except Hinduism have, then maybe the younger generation can actually learn about their religion in an organised manner. But we have been denied that right, so our sources are media (same old serials on Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shiv-Parvati etc which focus on drama instead of philosophy) and channels like this.

@soumendrapatra2342

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomplebian461 Well said...Most of us have been brainwashed by media and entertainment industry.

@shrujay4035

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomplebian461 India is not secular untill Temples are free from Government. Even so called "Hindu Party" BJP is complicit in this crime.

@laraandrews9710

2 жыл бұрын

There is an expression in India that “bringing up a daughter is like watering a neighbor’s plant.” Hindu India places women lower than men. There is a total and complete disrespect for women in Indian religious scriptures. The Mahabharata, Book 13 Section 40 (13.40), states, “There is no creature more sinful, than woman. She is poison, she is snake.” Other texts say that “Women are living lies.”

@shrujay4035

2 жыл бұрын

@@laraandrews9710 context matters but, whatever. If the context is wrong too then we can disown it, that's the freedom all hindus have, don't like something, don't follow it 🤷🏽‍♂️

Very interesting, especially #1. I was raised Christian but I have always intuitively believed this to be true. I will research Hinduism more from learning this here.

@tarangpatel5977

2 жыл бұрын

You should read bhagwat Geeta and tripitaka (budhhism book)

Wonderful presentation. Hinduism, like others have pointed out, wasn't a religion. It has no founder. It is vast. Indian philosophy has place for every idea imaginable - materialism, atheism, skepticism - it is all about the pursuit of truth and self-realization. The British Raj imported and enforced a sense of 'morality' that regressed Hinduism from a belief system that celebrated sex to one that is stigmatizing it.

I like how they include wise sexuality! As someone who’s gotten really into buddhism which doesn’t talk about it as much, I’m happy it’s mentioned and celebrated!

@dhruvmishra229

2 жыл бұрын

But in actuality majority of the hindu people are hush hush about sex and in society its still a taboo to talk about it openly

@yuktislife7149

2 жыл бұрын

@@dhruvmishra229 hindu people not real hindus they are abrahmic hindus

@dhruvmishra229

2 жыл бұрын

@@yuktislife7149 I'm from a Brahmin family myself :)

@yuktislife7149

2 жыл бұрын

@@dhruvmishra229i don't believe in caste

@dhruvmishra229

2 жыл бұрын

@@yuktislife7149 neither do I, just countering your point that non abrahmic families are open to talk about sex

Wow they kind of had an idea that everything is just made out of similar things. Trees, people, cloud they're all made out of particles from a long gone star or from somewhere in the cosmos.

@eduardochavacano

2 жыл бұрын

you didnt watch Pochahontas

@godslaya4563

2 жыл бұрын

Atoms more precisely

@funny_2017

2 жыл бұрын

Rishi Kannada made the prediction of parmaanu (atoms) as indivisible identical lumps of solidified energy clustered into anu(molecules) which made up the five constituent elements of nature. That was in 300BCE.

@randomplebian461

2 жыл бұрын

@@funny_2017 Either that or they simply regarded the universe as one. I read a bit of Rigved and the concept of being a part of the universe, whether you are alive or dead is simultaneously so obvious but difficult to grasp. One hymn from Rigved also questions what existed before the universe came into existence. It goes on to say that there was 'sea of darkness' from which the universe sprung into existence but what was before this or how the Divine Beings came to be, perhaps even the Bhagwan themselves don't know.

We don't necessarily 'look forward' to death and adopt full-on pessimism. Life and death is just the path/journey to the true goal that is moksha. We don't (or at least try our best not to) become pessimistic because of all the bumps in the road. They are just part of the road. Similarly, the good things are also part of it and, we try not to get sucked into becoming too materialistic either. The road isn't to blame. That is just its nature. It's simply the journey, nothing more, nothing less. We try and do our best to happily fulfil our dharma along the way in the meantime. We go through the journey, but the point is to have a map (dharma) to realise the true destination (moksha) while you are travelling, so you don't just wander aimlessly (samsara) and get lost and stuck somewhere. Also, one slight thing- living and dying forever isn't technically a punishment for sinning per se. That is just a fundamental law of nature. But yes, sinners will be stuck in the cycle due to what they have done. Kama is not just sex. It means desire and hence includes love, desire, pleasure, and happiness as well. Other than that- a good video. The cosmic totality part was really good.

@artemis2935

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on bro!

@artemis2935

2 жыл бұрын

That's the right analogy! I sometimes feel Hinduism is so misrepresented and treated as a passing fad.

@krishnaagarwal8655

2 жыл бұрын

@@artemis2935 hinduism can't be remotely classed as a fad

@artemis2935

2 жыл бұрын

@@krishnaagarwal8655 I agree. Tell that to the west. The people there after doing a couple of asanas call themselves "yogi". So yeahhh

@gauravsharma8280

2 жыл бұрын

Same name we've got and well mentioned.

Loved the way it is narrated and compiled! It explains true Hinduism at core rather then what people make out to be a religion of rituals.

This channel never ceases to amaze me. Actually feeling better about today now :))

Brilliant video but generally kama is not limited to just sex. It recognises that pleasure (including non sexual) is a legitimate pursuit depending on where you are on your spiritual journey.

@siddhikabra428

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@shinchannohara5621

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, kama means desires

This is an absolutely incredible summary on some of the core principles of Hinduism! I am very impressed!! Thank you so much for showcasing this, School of Life, because I think so many people don't know this about Hinduism at all! It's fascinating and can truly teach us so much.

It is oldest religion in the world . Vedas and Puranas carries secrets of life in itself . I myself believe in them and proud to be a hindu🙏🏻

It's so interesting to see how differently humans approach our same existence - what different cultures we've developed. I always like a refreshing new perspective to practice on my life, so thank you once again TSoL!

i have never been so fast coming to this new wise video

Hinduism honestly seems like the coolest religion...

Hinduism is probably the most advanced religion of all times 🕉🕉

@aa_572

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@dev_peace_soul

Жыл бұрын

@@aa_572 🤡

@comrade4659

Жыл бұрын

@@aa_572 💩

@Lol-ud8cs

Жыл бұрын

​@@aa_572pisslam follower?

Hinduism is the way forward for the world. Most evolved culture, most ecologically sustainable and only way to peace and inner journey

What a well-written overview, thank you for creating and posting this video.

someone commented "why do hindus worship statues" i responded but i want to post my comment here for others to see :) there were people who were able to achieve such calmness of the mind that they could recognize that there was something that breathes life into everything around us. Every atom is made up of energy. energy cannot be created nor destroyed only transferred. those concepts are so ethereal when we think about it, and hinduism was aware of it long before we put it in a chemistry textbook. but the great yogi's and brahmins who understood these concepts knew that people would benefit from something they could physically look at and worship in order to better understand them. they put a face to the life forces they knew they could feel. i dont think there actually is a blue faced 8 armed guy. maybe the hindus who are blindly following their parents religion think that. My parents are Hindus but I am a first generation Canadian. Life has been tough for many reasons. i've been battling depression since i was 13 for about 8 years now. i am the biggest skeptic there is, i will NEVER believe something until it makes sense to me. i truly have come to realize that being close to nature: breathing, meditating, eating healthy, letting go of our human/ego tendencies, is how you achieve peace. observing instead of controlling, and not shaming our human nature (sex for example) and calling it a sin like the West does. at one point India was a very sexually free country. they only became prude after the British invaded. The bad that occurs in the world is the aftermath of people's greed and selfishness. it doesn't mean this world is bad but it's a reflection of the human race's mindset at the moment, materialistic and "every man for themselves". one day we will have to learn. and i really think it's in the hands of my generation (Gen Z), because we are growing up in an era where the idea of beauty, money, and competition is getting shoved down our throats to a point it is making us sick. we have more mental disorders than any generation before us, and the solution is not anti-depressants. the solution is to return to nature. to take care of our bodies and forget about trying to be the best of the best of the best. we are tired of being pawns in this capitalist world and we will break free, think for ourselves, and realize that what really matters is unity. To return to eastern ideologies instead of the Western ones that have been fueled by colonialism. First generation immigrant children hold the answer to healing. every struggle you go through is a step towards learning that our human instincts (ego, selfishness, jealousy) is not the answer to achieving true peace of mind. at the same time i don't think western ideologies are utterly useless aha. it's the reason we have advanced as fast as we have. everything has purpose. We would never have truly appreciated the wisdom of Eastern ideologies without feeling all of this organized chaos first😂 think about parenting. in nature, a mother bear for example, takes care of the child's every need, lets the babies have fun and throw tantrums; and she is a good role model of what an adult bear should be. she's not perfect; sometimes mama bear is angry or tired, but she is good at being a bear. then, as soon as the cub is old enough, it's let out into the wild and, wow look at that, it's fully capable of taking care of itself. i believe that is the way children should be raised! But instead, parents nowadays are children in adult clothes, with poor mental health and morale. then they try and TEACH their kids how to be good people as if thats gonna do anything😂 look to nature for the answer. an alcoholic dad can't tell his son not to drink that's just not how it works.

Was waiting for this for years Thanks for recognising my religion

Beautiful, thanks for creating this content!

Meditation is to the mind, what fitness is to your muscles and bones.

One of the best videos I have ever seen!! Thanks so much for your efforts

As u mentioned in the 1st line of this video, let me tell there is actually no way to convert to hinduism in any of our ancient texts or scriptures do not contain any ways of converting faith of people unlike Islam and Christianity(Pls no hate to other religion😊)

@Leo-mr1qz

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I think the point of the video was to explain that it's a way of life, not a religion, per se. Reading up on or finding other ways to learn to practice and meditation, kindness, prosperity and having good consensual sex, seems like a good way of implementing the practice 😀 😄 😉

Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism are not Religions, They are way of life...

@MetallicReg

2 жыл бұрын

If a religion stays uncontested for long enough, it becomes tradition. It doesn’t change anything about the dogmatic core of that religion.

*Hinduism gets mentioned* Most Indians : मेरी भी attendance लगाओ 😭😂

@action16x2

2 жыл бұрын

हा

@kumarisuman4565

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Thankyou so much for this ❤️

This was surprising. Thanks. 🙂

Respect to you for uploading this .

I really wanted to watch the video ,but can't because of a usually harmless habit of checking the comments ,where I know there will be so many ,jobless , illiterate even, trying their best to spread hate against Hindus To all of them , "hate is like poison ,which you drink and expect the other to die," Jai shee ram :) ,have a nice new year

"An essentially decentralized faith where experience is central, skepticism integral, belief voluntary and text subservient" - this definition captures the key difference. Since experience is central, not subscription, multiple paths can coexist and avoids the inevitable acrimony that arises when more than one group claims 'if you're not in my exclusive club, you are damned'. History centrism is not needed. (History centrism; One event that happened at one time, never again, and that one version of the event/people/story in a text is critical part of the faith). Exploration and understanding is encouraged and so skepticism is needed to make sense. Rajiv Malhotra's Being Different is a good read that articulates these much better.

Tomorrow I face the greatest challenge I have ever faced. It could change my entire life. Either temporarily for the bad or for the really bad. At least for a while. I leave it to your imagination what it may be. Please pray for me as I don't know whether I can survive this.

@mitalichaudhary1855

2 жыл бұрын

Well good luck

@pc-hyperzone526

Жыл бұрын

Are u still alive?

Thank u for this video... It feels good to know that someone out there is taking note of basic principles of philosophies of Hinduism... Lots of love...❤️

Loved it. Would be love more such essays.

Proud Hindu 😊❤️

I'm glad I could dip my toes into this. I would love to learn more from someone who is deeply involved in the practice! Also, from what I've been told growing up, Hinduism is not a religion, its more like an idea.

@mdas5990

2 жыл бұрын

I can help, but it is long process.

@ABhattacharya

Жыл бұрын

It's an idea, an ancestry and the rudiments of an old civilization.

Thanks for this!

Excellent!! 💜

One is caught up playing the impassioned protagonist in one’s Subjective Narrative of Self 🎈

Please do more videos on Hinduism. There is so much positive philosophy that the worlds oldest faith can offer.

Finally ! I've been waiting for soo long for you to make this one.. For a Hindu like me who is never going to study the 4 Veds or Upnishad texts, and whose preferred source of knowledge is genuine KZread videos created by hard-working folk who compress mammoth concepts to 10-15 minute scripts, TSL is a blessing!! Thank you so much for your efforts, and kudos to the team!

Thank u for making this video ..❤️

Well, TSoL just explained the 4 purusharthas (noble purposes) of Hinduism through 4 sections in the video: 1. Look forward to true and final death- Moksha 2. Rejoin cosmic totality, look beyond Maya- Dharma 3. Don’t forget Money- Artha 4. Don’t disown pleasures of life, including that of flesh- Kama I’m surprised myself, that the oft repeated purusharthas in our lives and discourse (I am a cultural Hindu not a religious one) actually make sense without asking you to pursue Hindu religious dogma and corrupt priestly practices which somehow defines Hinduism in today’s India due to involvement of too much rabid politics into it.

@randomplebian461

2 жыл бұрын

How so? I am an agnostic and I know people who don't go to temples or participate in rituals. They are still Hindu and no one tells them they aren't. Rituals are a big part of modern Hinduism, but no one will ostracise you even if you stay away from them. At least most Hindus won't, except for a section of fanatics that are to expected in any group.

So good to see Indian representation in the school of life copywriting team! Joy maa kali!

Very interesting video; thank you.

How beautifully explained

Har Har Mahadev 🙏 The one and only!

Dhyana ( meditation) and yoga are the two great gifts of hinduism to the world..

What a great video, keep on the good work!

Fascinating concepts.

I was making Diwali art. In studying Diwali and hearing this inspires me. I'm happy elephants were mentioned. I am learning radical acceptance in Hindu. It sparked me to think radical empathy.

@KejriwalBhakt

2 жыл бұрын

You know the reason behind Diwali?

Hinduism is also the only known religion in the world to recognize and respect homosexuality and queer identities.

These are indeed great !

beautifully explained, thanks

Most ancient, most liberating and most comforting way of living - the Hindu way.

This is so beautifully put forward, the very hidden essence of Hinduism being the way of life. I was also reminded of how we do anticipate and acknowledge death in our culture. There are typically 4-13 day rituals post someone’s death based on each Hindu sect, that are so intricate and purposeful, that enable mourning in time and healing at the idea of the soul liberating from the bodily pains. The perspective on how we view wealth, household, duties, materialism as well as idealism has been explained very well. Hinduism probably takes the most non-binary perspective on life. The Eastern perspective, while difficult to interpret, is truly the way to find peace.

@MrPeaceGuy54

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I think that the creators of this video made Hinduism look like a "pessimistic" religion, even though that's not the case. We are free to live a familial life, and liberation is about affirming our oneness, not just "escaping" life.

@aarzoomalhotra7994

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrPeaceGuy54 Oh that's not what I meant. The creators of the video have portrayed it beautifully I think.

@ABhattacharya

Жыл бұрын

@@aarzoomalhotra7994 No not the first point.

oh this is beautiful!! Much respect to the Hindu community!

Elegant & Eloquent

I believe that the essence all religions is one. But different ways of how we approach and understand it creates various versions, theologies and rites

Hinduism is a philosophy not a religion period.

@TharsyanJaderuby

Жыл бұрын

It's an umbrella term for many different beliefs, practices, traditions and philosophies.

@agrajyadav2951

Жыл бұрын

Civilization, the best humans have made

What A GREAT VIDEO PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC

Great video!

*“You can fool everyone else, but you can’t fool your own mind.” - David Allen*

Om Shanti🙏🌺🌿

always on point

thanks for making a video on this topic

Id be interested to see a similar video on animism. I think it has a lot to teach us about psychology

The best thing about Hinduism is that they don't force anyone to cover their religion. And if someone is doing so they are not practicing it right 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Wow .brilltantly understood and presented .

Hinduism (Sanatan Dharma) is not as easy to understand or explain. Sanatan Dharma is a constant flow of evolving , open to argument knowledge. Yet it is complete . The highest duty of moksha is already pre defined with option as Karma yoga Bhakti yoga Gyan yoga. Vedas are a ultimate source of knowledge. Which is all complete and not superficial.

Renunciation and ahimsa. What happened to these cherished components?

Brilliantly explained... Perfectly described almost all the principle ideas of Hinduism. Being Hindu myself who researches and is always keen to learn more I found all this things in years you summarised it all in a video Amazing. I also learned few more things in the video nice work... Keep bringing these kinda stuff.✌️

@EarthColonyNet

2 жыл бұрын

The Arpit Pathak: since you know all the principles of Hinduism tell us why only the upper castes, today, are dvita...twice-born? As much as you try to hide the true nature of pagan Hinduism, the truth comes out.

Excellent!

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

Originally "Hindu" was a geographical identity, it is what Persians called people from Indian subcontinent, the word "Hindu" comes from the word "Sindhu" (which was name of a ancient kingdom of India, in Sanskrit it literally means a large body of water, originally used for rivers & it cans means sea as well. Persians used to pronounce "S" as "H", for ex:- Rivers in present day Iran Haraxvatī and Harahvaiti are named after Saraswati. The essence fo this great civilizational culture is in seeking, basis of seeking lies in accepting that you don't know, so it eventually leads to respecting other perspectives as well, also you can worship anyone or anything cuz essentially it's the qualities that one is worshipping.

My heart breaks each time I don't hear Alain's voice in a new video.

@StiniogCo

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too, his voice is such a soothing element

Very nicely explained.

Kama is not just sex Kama means wants.

I always believed in reincarnation, Dope video👌💯

@eduardochavacano

2 жыл бұрын

i believe in reincarnation after killed so many cockroaches and realize even if those bags dont have a brain they can really sense if someone is looking at them and they know how to play dead.

However, the essential lesson we should draw from Sanathana Dharma (especially Yoga) is recognising and disclosing the trap of dualism. Perception instead of judgment and disintegration. For the universe is united in its multidimensional diversity. It's not as easy to accept as it seems to be. Every single being is unique but not separate from the others at the same time.

@perspective500

2 жыл бұрын

That's literally what yoga (fusion) means 🙂

Thank you :)

It is remarkable how similar this knowledge with the one from Shopenhauer.