Hinduism as mythology !!!!! Is it true or false!!!

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Very often we use words called myth or mythology along with Hindu religion. But do you know that you are using “Myth”, which is a big disrespect to your own religion? Indirectly you are saying Hindu religion is all false. It is explained to us that mythology is true to the core of religion by westerners but it is rightly explained to you!!!!

Most religions contain a body of traditional sacred stories that are believed to express profound truth. Some religious organizations and practitioners believe that some or all of their traditional stories are not only sacred and “true” but also historically accurate and divinely revealed and that calling such stories “myths” disrespects their special status. Other religious organizations and practitioners have no problem with categorizing their sacred stories as myths.

The roots of the actual meaning of “myth” Especially within Christianity, objection to the word “myth” rests on a historical basis. By the time of Christ, the Greco-Roman world had started to use the term “myth” (Greek muthos) to mean “fable, fiction, lie” as a result, the early Christian theologians used “myth” in this sense. Thus, the derogatory meaning of the word “myth” is the traditional Christian meaning, and the expression “Christian mythology”, as used in academic discourse, may offend Christians for this reason.
In addition, this early Christian use of the term “myth” passed into popular usage. Thus, when essential sacred mysteries and teachings are described as a myth, in modern English, the word often still implies that it is “idle fancy, fiction, or falsehood”. This description could be taken as a direct attack on religious belief.
This is how the use of words “myth” started historically and then being widely used in modern times to describe various aspects of Hinduism. However it is not being used for other major religions anymore but still in used to describe Hinduism. Let’s see the Ramayan, Puranas, Upanishads, Bhagwat Gita, etc. sacred texts as indeed containing religious truths, divinely inspired but delivered in the language of mankind.

Is Hinduism stories fictitious or lie???

These are some of the meanings of “Myth” in various dictionaries.

• a widely held but false belief or idea.
• a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature.
• an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution.
• any fictitious story or unscientific story, theory, beliefs etc.
• a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence
• an unfounded or false notion

Next time explain this to the person who uses mythology to explain Hinduism. Tell them it is not a myth but real.

The Hinduism – the most environment-friendly way of life.

The relationship between human beings and the earth is increasingly complicated, isn’t it? Although human beings are seen as the most intelligent species on earth, they are responsible for almost all the damage done to the planet. Throughout the history of mankind, the Hinduism is very concerned with the relationship between humanity and the environment. People should use the world and the Mother Nature unselfishly in order to maintain the natural balance and to repay God for the gifts he has given.

Hindu religion, the world’s one of the largest. Some take Hinduism as the way of life and practice it accordingly. Overall I understand Hinduism is the eco-friendly and environmentally friendly way of life. In this, you will find how you treat animals and plants around you. It teaches how you can maintain good hygiene in daily living. The river, the mountains, the plants, the complete ecosystems are well explained and are sacred in the Hinduism.

Protecting the environment, the Mother Nature is part of Dharma. The Dharma, one of the most important Hindu concepts, has been translated into English as duty, virtue, cosmic order and religion. In Hinduism, protecting the environment is a very important expression of dharma. Moral behavior creates good karma, and our daily behavior toward the environment has karmic consequences.

Hinduism contains many references to the worship of the divine in nature in its spiritual books such as Vedas,

Upanishads, Puranas, Sutras and many other sacred texts. Millions and millions of Hindus recite Sanskrit holly mantras daily to feel deep respects their rivers, mountains, trees, animals and the planet earth. There are many examples of Hindu action and rituals for the environment that are centuries old and are still in practice.

• The earth can be seen as a manifestation of the holy goddess, and all the time must be treated with respect.
• The five most important elements — space, air, fire, water, and earth — are the foundation of an interconnected web of daily life.
• Dharma — often translated as “duty” — can be reinterpreted to include our responsibility to care for the planet earth.
• Simple living is a most important model for the development of ever sustainable economies.
• How we treat our mother nature directly affects our karma.

Pancha Mahabhutas (The five great and important elements) create a network chain of life that is shown forth in the structure and complexity of the cosmos and the human body. The Hinduism teaches us that the five great elements (space, air, fire, water, and earth) that constitute the environment are all derived from Prakriti, the fundamental primeval energy. Each of these most important elements has its own life and form; together the elements are mutually joined and mutually dependent. The Upanishads explains the mutual dependence of these elements in relation to Brahman, the supreme reality, from which they arise: “From Brahman arises space, from space, arises air, from air arises fire, from fire, arises water, and from water arises earth.”

The Hinduism recognizes that our own human body is composed of and related to these five important elements, and also connects each of the elements to one of our five senses. The human nose is related to the earth, tongue to the water, eyes to the fire, skin to the air and ears to space. This attachment between our senses and the elements is the foundation of our human relationship with the Mother Nature of the world. For Hinduism, nature and the environment are not outside of us, not even alien or hostile to us. They are an undetachable part of our existence, and they constitute our own bodies.

Divinity is omnipresent and takes many infinite forms. Hindu texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita (7.19, 13.13) and the Bhagavad Purana (2.2.41, 2.2.45), contain many references to the omnipresence of the Supreme divinity, including its presence throughout and within mother nature. Hindus worship and accept the presence of God in nature.

The earth —  — is a goddess and our mother and deserves our real devotion and protection. Many Hindu rituals most importantly recognize that human beings benefit from the earth, and offer gratitude and protection in response.

Ahimsa (non-violence) to the earth improves one’s karma. For observant Hindus, hurting or harming another being damages one’s karma and obstructs advancement toward moksha — liberation.

The universe is the purely divine creation and must be honored in all its parts. Animals and plants, mountains and rivers, all form part of the earth, and many are worshipped for the noble qualities they possess.

Some of the examples are,

The cow is connected with Krishna’s love and the most holly animal on this planet. It explains the usefulness and importance of cow.

The plants such as Tulsi is very holly and worshipped daily. It’s medical benefits.

It teaches how you should take care of Rivers. These rivers are the lifeline in any civilization.

Mountains like Girnar, Vindhyachal, Kailash and many more are spiritually connected.

Hope you now understand how Hindu religion is not just about practicing religious beliefs but it teaches you about all aspects of life including the Mother Nature. Responsible human being cannot forget about taking care of the environment, which is an integral part of everybody’s life.

Hindu  Scripture Ramayan   www.hindi.webdunia.com/religion/religion/hindu/ramcharitmanas/

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