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	Learn more about Hinduism in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Historically the word Hindu predates the reference to Hinduism as a religion; "Hindu" did not denote a system of religious belief; the term is of Persian origin and first referred to people who live on the other side (from a Persian point of view) of the Sindhu, or the Indus river.
		The Hindu philosophy reflected in the epics is the doctrine of avatar (incarnation of God as a human being).
		The Shaiva-Siddhanta school is a form of Shaivism (Shiva worship) found in the south of India and was established around A.D. According to this school, Shiva is God, and his infinite love is revealed in the divine acts of the creation, preservation and destruction of the universe, and in the liberation of the soul.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /h/hi/hinduism.html (3910 words)

	Hinduism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A core sacred text of Hinduism and its philosophy, the Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a summation of the Vedic, Yogic, Vedantic and Tantric philosophies.
		The Uttara ("later") Mimamsa school is perhaps one of the cornerstone movements of Hinduism and certainly was responsible for a new wave of philosophical and meditative enquiry, renewal of faith, and cultural reform.
		Hindus stress meditative insight, an intuition beyond the mind and body, a trait that is often associated with the ascetic god Shiva.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hinduism (5746 words)

	Smartism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hindu monists see one unity, with the personal Gods, different aspects of only One Supreme Being, like a single beam of light separated into colours by a prism, and are valid to worship.
		It is the Smarta view that dominates the view of Hinduism in the West.
		Overview of the three major divisions, from the book, Hindu Dharma, Saivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and the three other schools devoted to Ganesh, Skanda and Surya.
	www.bexley.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Smartism (728 words)

	Schools of Hinduism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The many schools and diverse movements of Hinduism trace their origins from as far back as three thousand years to only a few decades.
		Hinduism is recognized as a very dynamic religion, accepting and continuously transmuting new influences from inside and outside with equal ease and remarkable lack of conflict.
		The presence of different schools and sects within Hinduism should not be viewed as a schism.
	www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Schools_of_Hinduism_(Overview) (295 words)

	List of Hindu denominations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Among Hindus followers as a whole, there is a strong belief in all paths leading to the One God or the Source, whatever one chooses to call such ultimate Truth.
		The presence of different schools within Hinduism should not be viewed as a schism.
		It is not uncommon, or disallowed, for an individual to follow one school but take the point of view of another school for a certain issue.
	www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/List_of_Hindu_sects (531 words)

	Bambooweb: Hinduism
		Historically, the word Hindu predates the reference to Hinduism as a religion; the term is of Persian origin and first referred to people who lived on the other side (from a Persian point of view) of the Sindhu or Indus river.
		The Uttara ("later") Mimamsa school is perhaps one of the cornerstone movements of Hinduism and certainly was responsible for a new wave of philosophical and meditative inquiry, renewal of faith, and cultural reform.
		The post-Vedic Hindu scriptures form the latter category, the most notable of which are the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, major epics considered scripture by most followers of Sanatana Dharma, their stories arguably familiar to the vast majoriy of Hindus living in the Indian subcontinent, if not abroad.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/h/i/Hinduism.html (4695 words)

	Saivism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		As all other Hindu denominations, Śaivism acknowledges the existence of many lower Gods under the Supreme One.
		It is considered the oldest of the Hindu denominations, with a long lineage of sages and saints who have outlaid practices and paths aimed at self-realization and the ultimate goal of moksha, liberation.
		Benares is considered the holiest city of all Hindus and Śaivites.
	www.bexley.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Shaivites (660 words)

	Hinduism at opensource encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; Sanātana Dharma, roughly Perennial Faith) is generally considered to be the oldest major world religion still practiced today and first among Dharma faiths.
		During the British Raj, the term's use was made standard, and eventually, the religion of the Vedic Hindoos was given the appelation 'Hinduism.' In actuality, it was merely a new signifier for a culture that had been thriving for millenia before.
		The various gods and avatars that are worshipped by Hindus are understood as different forms of One truth, sometimes seen as beyond a mere God and as a formless Divine Ground (Brahman) or as one monotheistic principle like Vishnu or Shiva.
	wiki.tatet.com /Hinduism.html (4382 words)

	Pre-Buddhist History
		Theistic Hinduism replaced the Vedic sacrificial cult with a form of worship or service to an image or representation of the deity called puja and an attitude of respectful, but often enthusiastic, devotion called bhakti.
		Most schools of Hinduism (still) emphasize aspects inherited from the Aryan tradition like; caste, the authority of scriptures like the Vedas, and the practice of sacrifice.
		One is the hero-king, Rama who battled the demon Ravana with the aid of Hanuman, the monkey-headed hero, another is Krishna who is depicted as a blue flute-player and a lover of many women each of whom feels she is the only one.
	www.omplace.com /omsites/Buddhism/prebuddhism.html (1601 words)

	Hindu Orthodox Schools (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hindu Orthodox Schools is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Various schools of philosophy and different kinds of religious beliefs have come into existence, on account of various explanations given by different philosophers.
		The terms astika (orthodox) and nastika (unorthodox) are a traditional classification of Indian schools of thought.
	www.experiencefestival.com /hindu_orthodox_schools (1135 words)

	HINDUISM: The world's third largest religion
		Hinduism differs from Christianity and other Western religions in that it does not have a single founder, a specific theological system, a single system of morality, or a central religious organization.
		Hinduism has grown to become the world's third largest religion, after Christianity and Islam.
		Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized religion.
	www.religioustolerance.org /hinduism.htm (737 words)

	Hinduism - RSCI, The Science Classification Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Aum, the most sacred syllable and quintessential symbol of Hinduism, represents the first manifestation of the unmanifest Brahman.
		Hinduism (सनातन धर्म; commonly called Sanātana Dharma, roughly Perennial Faith by Hindus) is generally considered to be the oldest major world religion still practised today and first among Dharma faiths.
		The post- Vedic Hindu scriptures form the latter category, the most notable of which are the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, major epics considered scripture by most followers of Sanatana Dharma, their stories arguably familiar to the vast majority of Hindus living in the Indian subcontinent, if not abroad.
	www.scindex.org /Hinduism.html (5739 words)

	Education Index Dot NET- offer education links, articles and discussion forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Asserts that Hinduism is the most oppressive system on record in its treatment of women.
		The concept of reincarnation of soul is central to the traditions of Hinduism.
		Former Hindu asserts that Hinduism was invented in the 19th century and brackets several distinct, mutually hostile religions into one umbrella.
	www.educationsearch.net /search.php?affiliateID=1&str=hinduism (438 words)

	NYPL, Best of the Web \| Arts & Humanities
		Hindu scriptures, introduction to Hindu Dharma, list of temples in North Americia, festivals information, and comparative anthologies.
		UK site provides information about Hinduism for primary and secondary schools.
		"Hinduism Today is an award-winning, Macintosh-generated, full color monthly news magazine articulating Indian spirituality for 135,000 readers around the world.
	www.nypl.org /links/index.cfm?Trg=1&d1=647&d3=Hinduism (190 words)

	Hinduism Six Schools Of Philosophy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hinduism Six Schools Of Philosophy is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		The Six Darsanas are the intellectual section of the Hindu writings, while the first four are intuitional, and the fifth inspirational and emotional.
		Darsanas are schools of philosophy based on the Vedas.
	www.experiencefestival.com /hinduism_six_schools_of_philosophy (1134 words)

	Hinduism - Free Encyclopedia of Thelema
		Thus, Hindu thought distinguishes itself by strongly encouraging tolerance (http://web.amnesty.org/library/index/ENGASA200031999)for different beliefs since temporal systems cannot claim sole understanding of the one transcendental Truth.
		Each of its four sects shares rituals, beliefs, traditions and personal Gods with one another, but each sect has a different philosophy on how to achieve life's ultimate goal (moksa, liberation) and on their views of the Gods.
		The Bhagavad Gita occupies a special position in the hearts of most Hindus as a keystone yoga upanishad whose eternal words perhaps are the most representative of all Hindu thought, each shloka coming 'directly' from the mouth of the Lord Krishna.
	www.egnu.org /thelema/index.php/Hinduism (5532 words)

	Hinduism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		image are worn by Hindu women on their forehead to symbolize the opening of their spiritual third eye.
		image (Hindu ascetic) are often seen meditating in padmasana (lotus pose).
		image is the son of Shiva and Parvati; beloved by many Hindus, he is widely worshipped as Vignesh, the remover of obstacles.
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/hi/Hinduism.htm (5211 words)

	Handango Symbian Software - Holy Upanishads (PDF) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Upanishads are part of the Hindu Shruti scriptures which primarily discuss meditation and philosophy and are seen as religious instructions by most schools of Hinduism.
		They also contain transcripts of various spiritual debates or discussions, and of the 123 books considered to be part of the Upanishads, 12 are accepted by all Hindus as primary.
		The term Upanishad derives from the Sanskrit words upa (near), ni (down) and s(h)ad (to sit) i.e., sitting down near; implying the act of listening to a spiritual teacher.
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	Yoga Schools
		Doctrines The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, to yoke or bind together,...
		Yoga in schools Rosemary Owen All schoolchildren from the age of five onwards should have regular, timetabled sessions of yoga exercises.
		IFC Temple of Divine Love aim to list the Yoga schools in the net, is to support the complete...
	www.geocities.com /RudelyAwakenedBook/yoga_schools.htm (303 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Yoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Introduction to Yoga - Overview of the history, origins, benefits and practice of Yoga.
		Introduction to Yoga - Brief articles on Yoga, its definition and nature, school of thoughts, scientific method, and practice.
		Laya Yoga - Laya Yoga is a practical art of meditation and contemplation based on the ancient knowledge relating to chakras (energy centres).
	dmoz.org /Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Yoga (978 words)

	Hinduism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Religion, Hinduism (part of The WWW Virtual Library)
		Hinduism: The complete encyclopedia of hinduism, hindu culture, hindu religion, and hindu beliefs
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