Реферат: Hinduism Essay Research Paper HinduismTable of ContentsIntroduction

3. He carefully cleans his teeth and tongue and then has a bath using

running water. This daily bath is very important since Hindu

must not eat any food or say any prayers before

having a bath.

4. He may also put his forehead on the mark of the god he worships. For

instance three horizontal lines indicates the god Shiva, and three

vertical lines the god Vishnu. This is called a tilaka mark and it

is usually made with red powder or paste.

Puja

Puja is the most common form of Hindu worship. This is worshiping a god,

using mantras and making offerings. Usually Hindus prefer to worship one

particular god. This god is chosen according to their personal wish, or because

of a family tradition, or even because it is the main god of the area that they

live in. Puja begins very early in the morning and continues intermittently

throughout the day. The image is “Wakened up” with the lighting of the lamp,

with the chanting of mantras and with the sounds of music. The image is washed

and anointed with ghee clarified butter. It is touched with powders, hung with

garlands, and offered flowers. Incense is burned and atrii is performed,

especially anjali, which is done by putting then hands together and raising them

up to the forehead or breast. Also a Hindu may kneel and place the forehead on

the ground in front of the image. Both of these actions are acts of homage to

the gods.

Yoga

Yoga is a form of meditation which is practiced by many Hindus. The

word “yoga” means yoking disciplining and it is a means of achieving mastery

over the mind by means of exercises. The idea is to cut oneself off from the

world and concentrate on Brahman. Hindus teach that Karma decides what form a

person will take in the next life. Karma, they say is an action done in a

lifetime wether good or bad. A devout Hindu tries to avoid building up bad