How to Be a Better Hindu

Last Updated: January 22, 2024

Are you a person born into Hinduism and because of its diversity don't know how to properly practice your faith? This article might help you.

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You can practice this faith any way you want. There is no prescribed ritual in Hinduism or any particular way to worship God. Our scriptures clearly state that while God is one, he has many forms and one can worship him in any way and in any religion.
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It depends on which God gives you peace. If Krishna gives you peace, then worship Krishna, if Shiva gives you peace, then worship Shiva! It is your decision. You may even worship God in Himself like the Brahmo Samajis or Arya Samajis, if you wish. It is all up to you.

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You may perform puja for Him, or you may worship Him in your way. Call upon him even when you are not in distress.
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The Bhagvad Gita and the Upanishads are good examples. But remember though, that while some scriptures show God commanding people to kill, this is not a justification of murder. Hinduism is a religion of peace. What God is trying to say is that you should kill the Devil inside you and become righteous.
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Reincarnation is one, and it has also been proven scientifically. Hindus believe that a person is born again and again after death, and to escape this cycle one must attain moksha (salvation). Some people say that to attain moksha you must leave your family. This is not true. You can attain salvation, even if you are a family man, but you must overcome the sins - Kaam (lust), krodh (anger), lobh (greed), maya (illusion or attachment to worldly things and relations) and abhimaan (ego). If you do not overcome these you cannot attain salvation.
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Karma is another tenet of Hinduism which means that you are responsible for whatever wrong you do, and you will be punished unless you repent sincerely. God is All-Forgiving and All-Merciful.
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Hinduism is not a special-class religion. It is equal to all other religions be it Islam, Baha'i Faith, Christianity, Buddhism or any other faith. Respect others and their point of view.
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Remember, animal sacrifice is a heretic's act and has no place in Hinduism, though some Hindus still practice it. Do not consume beef, for cow is considered sacred. In fact, it is better to avoid meat of the larger animals, or even better, eat no meat at all.

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I have always wanted to become a Hindu but I'm still not sure how. I made I little stand with a shoe box and put playmobil charters on it to be the gods and goddesses, so I have a worship place in my room.

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There is no contract telling someone that you are officially a Hindu. As long as you love and devote yourself to your God, everything is okay. If you feel you're not doing as well as you could be, then do some research or ask someone for more information.

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According to Hinduism, what is love?

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Love is commitment, the way Sita devoted her life to Ram and stayed with him in the forest. Love is anything, really.

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I have a Hindu friend who doesn't believe that I am Hindu because I am white and because I was raised Methodist. Is it accepted by most Hindus for people who were not raised Hindu to practice it?

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Hinduism is not a religion. It is a way of living. The western presentation made Hinduism a religion. All those who lived nearby the river Sindhu were called Hindus. Anyone who caters to God's guidelines is considered a Hindu.

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Beware of the false pundits (priests) and sadhus (saints) who will try to cheat you calling themselves the "exalted ones" and that to pay them and worship them is to worship God. They are false. A true saint is one who is humble and takes little and keeps to himself. Sai Baba, Kabir, and Guru Nanak are stunning examples of saints.

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