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Begin studying Hindu traditions
Learn dharma and karma, explore the teachings of the scriptures, and understand philosophy and yoga.
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Hinduism: history, scriptures and living traditions
Learn dharma, karma and moksha, explore the teachings of the Vedas, Upanishads and Gita, and understand Hindu philosophy through explanations and everyday examples.
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Hindu texts & traditions
Hinduism basics: dharma, karma, moksha and daily life
What makes an action right? What continues when the body changes? What is a life well lived? Hindu traditions connect these questions with worship, family responsibilities, learning and service.
Learning outcome: Explain six foundational terms, distinguish the four aims of life, recognise major forms of devotion, and apply dharma and responsible action to an everyday decision.
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Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana and Gita: what they teach
Hindu sacred literature teaches through hymns, dialogue, disciplined inquiry and the lives of revered figures.
Learning outcome: Identify the main scriptural families and explain Uddalaka’s salt analogy, Nachiketa’s choice, Bharata’s trusteeship and three practical teachings from the Gita.
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Hindu philosophy and yoga: six darshanas and paths of practice
Hindu philosophy asks what is real, how we know it and how a person becomes free.
Learning outcome: Distinguish the six darshanas and three major Vedanta positions, explain all eight limbs of yoga, and connect action, knowledge and devotion to a practical responsibility.
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