What is the religion in India?
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Hinduism is the third most popular religion in the world. It is most common in India. 80% of the inhabitants of India profess Hinduism, 13, 4% Islam, 2% Christianity. There are 6 main types of Hinduism:
- popular beliefs
- Vedic Hinduism
- Vedantic Hinduism
- dharmic Hinduism
- bhakti
- one of the directions of yoga - sutras
The ultimate goal of enlightenment, union with God is called "Nirvana" ("samadhi"). Yoga is one of the ways to achieve "nirvana." Mantras are one of the most interesting rituals of Hindus. This is a certain form of speech, singing. Sounds should be reproduced accurately, as they carry a large flow of energy.
The most sacred sound in Hinduism. Almost all texts begin and end with this sound. It is believed that this is the first sound that appeared in the universe. The sounds of mantras bear a deep, sacred meaning. And if you achieve full concentration, then a person, listening to himself, merges with the universe.
July 29, 2011
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