Rituals are meant to instill feelings of devotion and to
bring about a divine meaning to human life. In the Hindu religion devotion to
God or several Gods is the main focus, this devotion usually comes in the form
of rituals and practices.
Ayurveda commonly known as funeral rites this is one of the sacred rituals performed in the Hindu religion; this is the ancient Hindu system of medicine and healing. Hatha Yoga is another ritual that leads to the ultimate goal of Raja Yoga, the contemplation of the one reality. Kundalini Yoga is focused on awakening the psychic energy that lies at the base of the spine. The Namaste greeting is a mudra, gesture, or humble greeting made by bringing together both palms of the hands in front of the heart and bowing the head. After bathing and dressing but before eating, the Puja ritual is performed in many Hindu households. The Sadhu or Holy man will leave their homes and worldly possessions so that they are able to devote themselves to a particular God or meditation.
The most fundamental of all rituals in Hinduism is sacrifice. The Shraddha, the funeral rites, are among the most important sacred rituals in Hinduism; this ritual marks the transition from this life to the next. The Shraddha must be performed correctly, the preparation of the corps and the purification of the surviving family so that the deceased does not become stuck between this life and the next causing them to haunt the surviving relatives. Also, offering prayers to the sun, chanting the Gayatri mantra and applying specific religious marks on the body are common practices among those in the Hindu religion. One very common mark being a simple mark called Tilak, this mark is either laced between the eyebrows or on the forehead.
To learn more check out these links:
http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/practices.htm
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Hinduism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Rites-and-Ceremonies.html
http://www.hinduwebsite.com/rituals.asp
Works Cited
Livingston, James. Anatomy of the Sacred An Introduction to Religion. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2005.
“Hindu Ritual and Practices.” What Are The Rituals and Practices of Hinduism?, 17 March 2014. Web. 24 June 2014.
Kinnard, N, Jacob. Patheos. Rites and Ceremonies. 2008. Web. 2014.
Jayaram. Daily Rituals. Web. 10 December 2014.
Page created by: AMANDA MCNAIR
Ayurveda commonly known as funeral rites this is one of the sacred rituals performed in the Hindu religion; this is the ancient Hindu system of medicine and healing. Hatha Yoga is another ritual that leads to the ultimate goal of Raja Yoga, the contemplation of the one reality. Kundalini Yoga is focused on awakening the psychic energy that lies at the base of the spine. The Namaste greeting is a mudra, gesture, or humble greeting made by bringing together both palms of the hands in front of the heart and bowing the head. After bathing and dressing but before eating, the Puja ritual is performed in many Hindu households. The Sadhu or Holy man will leave their homes and worldly possessions so that they are able to devote themselves to a particular God or meditation.
The most fundamental of all rituals in Hinduism is sacrifice. The Shraddha, the funeral rites, are among the most important sacred rituals in Hinduism; this ritual marks the transition from this life to the next. The Shraddha must be performed correctly, the preparation of the corps and the purification of the surviving family so that the deceased does not become stuck between this life and the next causing them to haunt the surviving relatives. Also, offering prayers to the sun, chanting the Gayatri mantra and applying specific religious marks on the body are common practices among those in the Hindu religion. One very common mark being a simple mark called Tilak, this mark is either laced between the eyebrows or on the forehead.
To learn more check out these links:
http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/practices.htm
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Hinduism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Rites-and-Ceremonies.html
http://www.hinduwebsite.com/rituals.asp
Works Cited
Livingston, James. Anatomy of the Sacred An Introduction to Religion. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2005.
“Hindu Ritual and Practices.” What Are The Rituals and Practices of Hinduism?, 17 March 2014. Web. 24 June 2014.
Kinnard, N, Jacob. Patheos. Rites and Ceremonies. 2008. Web. 2014.
Jayaram. Daily Rituals. Web. 10 December 2014.
Page created by: AMANDA MCNAIR