Hinduism - origins, history, philosophy, texts, traditions, sects, rituals, worship, caste, gender, politics, contemporary challenges

Today's episode answers the following questions, among others:

1. What is Hinduism and who is its founder?
2. What are the core beliefs of Hinduism, like karma, dharma, and moksha?
3. What are the most important sacred texts in Hinduism (e.g., Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita)?
4. How did Hinduism evolve historically, from ancient times to the modern era?
5. What are the main schools of Hindu philosophy, such as Vedanta (Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita)?
6. Who are some of the major deities worshipped in Hinduism (e.g., Vishnu, Shiva, Devi)?
7. What are common Hindu rituals, practices, and life-cycle ceremonies (samskaras)?
8. What is the caste system, and what is its relationship with Hindu society and scriptures?
9. What are traditional Hindu perspectives on gender roles, and how are they being debated today (e.g., women priests, Sabarimala)?
10. What is Hindutva or Hindu nationalism, and how does it relate to secularism in India?
11. How does Hinduism view other religions, and what are the current debates around religious conversion in India?
12. How is Hinduism practiced by communities outside of India (the diaspora)?
13. What is the Hindu perspective on environmental issues or "Green Dharma"?
14. How has technology and the internet affected Hindu religious practices and communities?
15. Is Hinduism compatible with science, including concepts like evolution?

 

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