The proper performance of rituals is important to the ordering of individual lives and the life of the community. The texts called Dharmashastras detail the various categories of rituals. Rituals are not simply acts which lend dignity to critical transitions, but acts which have a role in the ordering of the world as it should be. Dharma is also social order. In Rig Veda X. From his head the priests and scholars brahmins arose; from his arms the kings and warriors kshatriyas arose; from his thighs the farmers and merchants vaishyas came to be; and from his feet came the servants and laborers shudras.
The hierarchy and stratification of society is thus written into the blueprint of the universe. Ask the Editors 'Everyday' vs. What Is 'Semantic Bleaching'? How 'literally' can mean "figuratively".
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It is a name that Dalits choose for themselves. The Dalits are excluded from the caste system, and they have experienced persecution. It is illegal in India to discriminate against anyone in employment, but caste groupings can still keep society unequal and unfair in some ways. A Hindu has to complete their dharma based on their caste but also based on what stage of life they are in.
There are four stages of life, called ashramas, and a Hindu goes through all of these in their lifetime.
The stage of life a Hindu is in decides what their dharma is. Dharma Dharma is the duties a Hindu should follow in their life. The four aims are: Aim Meaning Example Dharma The duty a Hindu should perform in their life If a Hindu is in the final stage of their life, they should give up their possessions and travel to temples to learn the scriptures. Kama Enjoying the pleasures of life Enjoying food, music, arts and sexuality. This is also a way of respecting other living beings, as all living beings have a piece of Brahman within them.
Artha Gaining wealth in a lawful way Having a job that is legal and not working in a job that is illegal. Working to gain wealth to support the family. Moksha Freedom from samsara so that the atman joins up with Brahman Gaining good karma by being morally good so as to try to break free from the cycle of rebirth. Sanatana dharma Sanatana dharma is an important dharma that means eternal truth.
They should also worship and pray so that they are thinking about God. They should read and learn the scriptures so that they can understand their religion and its teachings better. They should live their lives with the ultimate aim of achieving freedom from samsara , or moksha.
Hindus should also care for all other living beings, such as plants, trees and animals. This means treating them with respect and looking after the environment. Hindus should also consider how they are treating people who are in need of help and support, and they should look after them in the best way they can.
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