INDIAN RELIGIOUS SYSTEM The word religion is derived from a latin word religare or religio. It means to bind, obligation, bond and reverence. A religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence. Many religions have narratives, symbols and sacred histories that are intended to explain the meaning of life and to explain the origin of life or the Universe. According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world. The word religion is derived from a latin word religare or religio. It means to bind, obligation, bond and reverence. A religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence. Many religions have narratives, symbols and sacred histories that are intended to explain the meaning of life and to explain the origin of life or the Universe. According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.

* Many religions may have organized behaviours, clergy, holy places, and scriptures. The practice of religion may also include rituals, semons, sacrifices, festivals, feasts, prayer, music, art, dance, public service or other aspects of human culture. Religion may also contain mythology. A global 2012 poll reports that 59 % of world’s population is religious, and 36 % are not religious, including 13 % who are athiests with a 9 percent decrease in religious belief from Some people follow multiple religions or multiple religious principles at the same time, regardless of whether or not the religious principles they follow traditionally allow for syncretism. Many religions may have organized behaviours, clergy, holy places, and scriptures. The practice of religion may also include rituals, semons, sacrifices, festivals, feasts, prayer, music, art, dance, public service or other aspects of human culture. Religion may also contain mythology. A global 2012 poll reports that 59 % of world’s population is religious, and 36 % are not religious, including 13 % who are athiests with a 9 percent decrease in religious belief from Some people follow multiple religions or multiple religious principles at the same time, regardless of whether or not the religious principles they follow traditionally allow for syncretism.

* Indian religions, also known as Dharmic religions, are the religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent. India is one of the most religious countries in the world with large and active populations of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians. A person’s name, occupation, style of dress, marriage patner and diet are largely based on religion. In India about % are Hindus, % are Muslims, % are Christians and remaining percentage are Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains & others. These religions are also classified as Eastern religions. Indian religions, also known as Dharmic religions, are the religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent. India is one of the most religious countries in the world with large and active populations of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians. A person’s name, occupation, style of dress, marriage patner and diet are largely based on religion. In India about % are Hindus, % are Muslims, % are Christians and remaining percentage are Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains & others. These religions are also classified as Eastern religions.

* Religion for Hindus is : -> A way of life -> A heritage -> A tradition -> A way of thinking COW - sacred animal, symbol of Mother Earth. THE TRINITY. Generates – Brahma. Observes – Vishnu. Destroys - Shiva Religion for Hindus is : -> A way of life -> A heritage -> A tradition -> A way of thinking COW - sacred animal, symbol of Mother Earth. THE TRINITY. Generates – Brahma. Observes – Vishnu. Destroys - Shiva

* 3 main concepts in Hinduism -Dharma = Duty in life -Karma = good/bad according to the proportion in which one’s fulfilled his Dharma -Reincarnation < - AUM = The first sound of the Almighty Oneness with the supreme. -waking, dream, deep sleep. - The three Vedas. - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. - The three Worlds(bhuh,bhuvah,suvah) 3 main concepts in Hinduism -Dharma = Duty in life -Karma = good/bad according to the proportion in which one’s fulfilled his Dharma -Reincarnation < - AUM = The first sound of the Almighty Oneness with the supreme. -waking, dream, deep sleep. - The three Vedas. - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. - The three Worlds(bhuh,bhuvah,suvah)

* 5 Pillars in Islam : - Creed - Namaz - Ramadan - Aimsgiving - Hajj Christianity - Brought to India in AD 52 by Thomas, the despite of Jesus. - Mostly spread in Kerala, Mizoram, Nagaland. - Christianity is widely recognized for its humanitarian influence due to work of people like Mother Terasa. 5 Pillars in Islam : - Creed - Namaz - Ramadan - Aimsgiving - Hajj Christianity - Brought to India in AD 52 by Thomas, the despite of Jesus. - Mostly spread in Kerala, Mizoram, Nagaland. - Christianity is widely recognized for its humanitarian influence due to work of people like Mother Terasa.

* Sikkhism : - The sikh religion was born in India founded by Guru Nanak Singh - All Sikhs are expected to eat together at temple and to take same name : Singh for men and Kaur for women. Buddhism : - has few followers in India, except among the large Tibetan community. Jainism : - began in India as a sub-sect of Hinduism. Its followers practice a strict policy of non-violence and shun the use of any animal product for food or clothing. Sikkhism : - The sikh religion was born in India founded by Guru Nanak Singh - All Sikhs are expected to eat together at temple and to take same name : Singh for men and Kaur for women. Buddhism : - has few followers in India, except among the large Tibetan community. Jainism : - began in India as a sub-sect of Hinduism. Its followers practice a strict policy of non-violence and shun the use of any animal product for food or clothing.

Hence, finally what I want to say is India is a multi religious country. Respect all the religions and go in right path. RESPECT INDIA, LOVE INDIA AND LIVE FOR INDIA. Presented by : sanka. Kruthi 13MSE0366 RESPECT INDIA, LOVE INDIA AND LIVE FOR INDIA. Presented by : sanka. Kruthi 13MSE0366