... -), the most ancient sacred literature of Hinduism, or individual books belonging to that literature. This body of ancient literature consists primarily of four collections of hymns, detached poetical portions, and ceremonial formulas. Dharma - Sanskrit term incorporating a number of interrelated concepts central to Hinduism: the nature of the world, the social order, cosmic law, and social law. One of the "four goals ... ...

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... Hindus worship their own village goddess or god. All Hindus organize their lives around certain activities. Mediation is often practiced, and other activities include daily devotion, public rituals, Yoga, and ceremonial dinners for a God. Hinduism is a religion very tolerant of other religions; they are very into their devotions and live their lives every day according to their beliefs. ...

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... also of group dynamics, and includes patterns of behavior, language and thought. It can be a highly organised society that sets itself apart, with its own unique culture expressed in visual symbols, dance and performance, philosophical standards, legendary and imaginative stories, formal ceremonies, meditative techniques, and detailed rules of ethical behavior and law. The expanding boundaries of the term religion can be ... formalized norms. Christianity is another religion that encompasses a formailsed doctrine. Christians believe in a living Christ, not a dead hero and items such as ...

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... emotion of an entire culture on every level of daily life. Its astonishing that this well integrated harmony between art and being, connected by religion through the use of common symbols and aesthetics is lived out through time at such a high level of importance and relevance....

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