ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HINDU
From Persian Hindū, from Hind India.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HINDU»
The term «Hindu» is very widely used and occupies the
11.679 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «HINDU»
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Hindu.
I had grown up in a privileged, upper-caste Hindu community; and because my father worked for a Catholic hospital, we lived in a prosperous Christian neighborhood.
I was called to audition for a play when I was very young, following which I continued to act as well as write and direct. When I moved to Delhi and joined Hindu College, theatre became a very big part of my life.
I didn't go to church, I didn't go to synagogue; I went to temple, Hindu temple, where I prayed to my Hindu gods - whether or not I believe in it is another story.
I don't believe there's anything in life you can't go back and fix. The ancient Vedas - the oldest Hindu philosophy - and modern science agree that time is an illusion. If that's true, there's no such thing as a past or a future - it's all one huge now. So what you fix now affects the past and the future.
That which we call the Hindu religion is really the Eternal religion because it embraces all others.
The highest Hindu intellectual training was based on the practice of yoga, and produced, as its fruit, those marvellous philosophical systems, the six Darshanas and the Brahma Sutras, which are still the delight of scholars and the inspiration of occultists and mystics.
I do transcendental meditation, which is, I suppose, derived from Vedic or Ayurvedic principles, which is sort of Hindu principles.
From a Hindu perspective, you are born as what you need to deal with, and if you just try and push it away, whatever it is, it's got you.
For a long time on Earth humans didn't worship good gods; that's a new idea. The ancient Greek gods, the Hindu gods, are fairly amoral, most of them. We get stuck when we insist that God be both good and all-powerful.
I am a practicing Hindu and have made no secrets about it.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HINDU»
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Hindu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Hindu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the
Hindu ...
In this book David Kinsley, author of The Sword and the Flute—Kali & Krsna: Dark Visions of the Terrible and the Sublime in Hindu Mythology, sorts out the rich yet often chaotic history of Hindu goddess worship.
2
Hindu Saṁskāras: Socio-religious Study of the
Hindu Sacraments
This work discusses the source, meaning, number, purpose and the constituents of Samskaras grouped under five heads: prenatal, natal, educational, nuptial and funeral.
3
The Penguin Book of
Hindu Names for Boys
For The First Time, This Classic Work Is Available In A Two-Volume Set, Divided Into Names For Boys And Those For Girls, Making It More Accessible.
Thus This Book Attempts To Explore And Unearth The Hidden Philosophy Of These Signs And Gauge The Socio-Scientific Base And Tries To Find Out The Real Meaning Of Ritualistic Methodologies Of These Symbols, Which Are The Great Objects Of ...
Eight tales which illustrate some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of the Hindus. 8 yrs+
6
The Production of
Hindu-Muslim Violence in Contemporary India
In this volume, Paul R. Brass, one of the world’s preeminent experts on South Asia, reports the results of an immense scholarly undertaking: his tracking of more than half a century’s riots in the north Indian city of Aligarh, where he ...
7
Roles and Rituals for
Hindu Women
This book therefore aims to fill a notable gap in the literature.
8
Hindu Ethics: Purity, Abortion, and Euthanasia
The chapters of this book offer case study explorations that are selected and presented to invite comparisons with the modern West.
Harold G. Coward, Julius Lipner, Katherine K. Young, 1989
9
Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions: A to Z on the ...
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1 inches
In this book the author presents a precise and illuminating study of six systems of Indian Philosophy classified into three divisions (1) Nyaya-Vaisesika, (2) Samkhya-Yoga, (3) Mimamsa-Vedanta.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HINDU»
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Hindu is used in the context of the following news items.
SS Rajamouli's Baahubali now has a religion and it is decidedly Hindu
'#Baahubali is the answer to all anti-Hindu Bollywood crooks. That is why the media don't cover it. It is the best ever & based on Hindu epic! «Firstpost, Jul 15»
Stampede kills at least 27 in Hindu festival in India - CNN.com
(CNN) At least 27 people, mostly women, died in a stampede at a riverside religious festival in southern India, a senior official said. More than ... «CNN, Jul 15»
The Hindu-NIE programme launched - The Hindu
The Hindu-Newspaper in Education (NIE) programme aimed at shaping young minds by inculcating reading habit in them was launched at ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
No probe into advertisement scam - The Hindu
BBMP Administrator T.M. Vijay Bhaskar told The Hindu that the civic body does ... Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. 2. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Indian among 20 detained in China for terrorist links - The Hindu
Embassy sources told The Hindu that the Chinese authorities are expected to ... Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. 2. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
We'll obey SC order: Fadnavis - The Hindu
The Hindu. The Bombay Stock ... FILE PHOTO: THE HINDU ... Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. 2. Comments that are ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Forsyth's first Hindu temple to be built in Clemmons - Winston-Salem …
CLEMMONS — Clemmons' vibrant faith community will soon become more diverse with the construction of a Hindu temple on Lasater Road, ... «Winston-Salem Journal, Jul 15»
Greek lawmakers pass austerity bill despite dissent - The Hindu
Greek lawmakers voted overwhelmingly early Thursday to approve the austerity bill demanded by bailout creditors, despite significant dissent ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
'No force can stop Rajapaksa from becoming PM' - The Hindu
A day after Sri Lankan President and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chairman Maithripala Sirisena came down heavily on his predecessor ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
Petrol, diesel to cost more as govt hikes VAT - The Hindu
The Delhi government on Wednesday increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) rates on petrol and diesel. The raise, effective from midnight, is the ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
