Beliefs:
· The soul never dies, but is continually reborn (reincarnation)
· Persons achieve happiness and enlightenment after they free themselves from their earthly desires
· Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts
The Hindu religion is spread by “holy men” (gurus). The Hindus believe that the Ganges River in India is a sacred river. They bathe in the river in order to be cleansed and purified. The sacred text of the Hindus is the Vedas. It is the oldest of Hindu scriptures. These writings also contain prayers and hymns.
· The soul never dies, but is continually reborn (reincarnation)
· Persons achieve happiness and enlightenment after they free themselves from their earthly desires
· Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts
The Hindu religion is spread by “holy men” (gurus). The Hindus believe that the Ganges River in India is a sacred river. They bathe in the river in order to be cleansed and purified. The sacred text of the Hindus is the Vedas. It is the oldest of Hindu scriptures. These writings also contain prayers and hymns.