Hindu Culture

1. Hinduism has stood the test of time and remains relevant in modern times with a billion followers and counting. It is vastly different than the other popular religions. The poem Bhagavad Gita reveals an abundant of important Hindu thought.

One important aspect that is constantly mentioned or implied in the poem is the concept of reincarnation. For example the poem states that, “There has never been a time when you and I…’nor will there ever be a time when we will cease to exist (pg. 47)’”, which suggest the Hindu’s form of thought of the afterlife. It implies that one will not perish because the soul is eternal and will continue to live through rebirth. Furthermore, the poem adds “As the same person inhabits the body…’so too at the time of death he attains another body (pg. 47)”, it further informs about what the Hindu faith revolves around. It explains the basic process of reincarnating into another body. Another powerful phrase mentioned in the poem is “The impermanent has no reality; reality lies in the eternal (pg. 47)”. Understanding what the phrase truly means is the key to attain the end of all knowledge. It also suggests that the living is not as important as the souls who remain everlasting.

Aside from one of the most important aspects in the Hindu culture of re-embodiment, one also has to live a life of morality and be responsible of their destiny. For instance the poem declares, “When the senses contact sense objects…’these experiences are fleeting; they come and go. Bear with them patiently (pg. 47)”’. It specifies that one has to be responsible for their destiny and take things in moderation. Another example is when the poem reveals that when going through the process of reincarnation, “The wis...

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...peal is Hinduism itself. The reason for my statement is that, like many other religions, it gives those who believe in it total control to choose their destiny. One has the decisions to make to either ruin the opportunity at an afterlife or achieve it. The way Hinduism approaches this idea lets the follower know that one can face anything. No matter if death is nearing or someone else’s death happened; the individual learns to cope with it with no sign of sorrow because they will know that they will meet once again in another afterlife.

Hinduism is a very intriguing religion. Its viewpoints have an appeal to compete with that of the other religions and to worship comfortably. Ultimately it is something worth taking n in depth look at.

Works Cited

Lockard, Craig A. Societies, Networks, and Transitions. 2end ed. Vol. 1. Boston: Wadsworth, 2011. 47. Print.