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Hindu and Hindu Dharma

Essential Elements

Major Doctrines

Concept of God

Hindu Trinity

Four Ends of Hindu Life

Three Debts During Life

Ten Great Observances

Four Stages of Hindu Life

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  THREE DEBTS DURING LIFE

  • First Debt to God that can be repaid by dedicating one’s life to the service of God - this is done by :
    • Service to all mankind
    • Reverence for elders, teacher
    • Practice of non-violence, truthfulness, respectfulness
    • Obeying scriptural injunction
    • Protection of the Earth
    • Vegetarianism or Purity in Diet
    • Moderation/Simplicity
    • Non-interference
    • Universality
    • Peace

  • Second Debt to sages and saints that can be repaid by
    • Reverence and and service to saints, sages and gurus
    • Transmission of the scriptural teaching and cultural heritage
    • serving the society and poor, without expectation of returns

  • Third Debt to one’s ancestors
    • Can be repaid by raising one’s family in accordance with the moral and ethical principals of dharma
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