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Essay on Hindu Religious Traditions
Hindu religion is combination of compound religious, social, economical, literary and art aspects making it a composition of varied sets of guidelines, religious groups and lifestyle. Magic rituals, animal and idols worship, mysticism, asceticism and local deities form the foundation of the religious practice. Worship of divine in its any manifestation is made in this religion. Hindu religion contains some basic scared elements that are having visible effects on the life of the people. Hindu religion is characterized by number of sacred elements that give shape to the Hindu society. The authority of the sacred books and the class composition plays vital role in the social life. Hinduism encompasses all forms of beliefs and no religious idea is ever replaced or finishes and all forms of the beliefs even from non-Hindu religions can also be adopted by Hindus.
Sacred Elements Of Hinduism
It may not be possible to entirely describe the sacred elements of the Hindu religion. The enormity and the depth of this religion form such traditions and culture, which have taken present shape after long period of time.
Brahmans
The power of Brahmans who are religious teachers is a strong characteristic of the Hinduism. Brahman is considered as creator, protector, and transformer of every thing. The belief in uncreated, eternal, never-ending, inspiring principle is leading element in this religion [Dr. Frank Morales]. This belief is related with existence of spiritually supreme power of these priestly Brahmans class that is believed to be the representation of ritual purity and social prestige. The remaining elements of the society are kasatriyas (worriorkings), vaisyas (Common people) and sudras (servants).
Sacred Books
The sacred books are the most basic elements in Hinduism. These books include the four Vedas (Called Knowledge) that are considered by Hindu believers as the literature provided directly by god to the humans to follow [Religions In India]......
