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Begin studying Hindu traditions
Learn dharma and karma, explore the teachings of the scriptures, and understand philosophy and yoga.
3 lessons · Beginner · Learn at your own pace
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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. This lesson explains the ideas before introducing the texts and philosophical schools in the next lessons.
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. Here you will learn how its main bodies of texts fit together, then study teachings about self-knowledge, duty, devotion and generosity on this page.
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. Yoga turns attention towards disciplined living and the mind. This lesson explains the main schools, the differences within Vedanta, and the practices behind familiar words such as karma yoga and meditation.
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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