Panth

About : Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. Hinduism is world's third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. Hinduism is also known as Sanatan Dharma. Hinduism is not just the religion but it is the way to live. It is widely followed in India and South Asian country. The word Hinduism is actually a misnomer. It is derived from the word “Sindhu” as people of Iran sound changes S to H and the word Sindhu becomes Hindu. People who lived beyond the river sindhu are called hindu by some nationals long ago and now it is common word. Under Hindu and Islamic ruler it shows the increasing importance of Bhakti which remains dominant today. Hinduism is closely related to other Indian religion like Buddhism, Shikhism and Jainism. There is no founder of Hinduism as other religion so many people believe that Hinduism is always exits on the earth. The oldest source for the history of Hinduism is Rigveda, the religious life in this text shows but the word Hinduism is not in used but it referred Brahminism and Vedism. All main sacred text are written in Sanskrit also callied Devlipi. Actually the Hinduism is labeled as religion but it is just more than it, It is big and complex socio religious body which reflects in all Indian families. This tradition is came to us from prehistory time. The foundations stone of Hinduism can be found in the teachings of anonymous ancient rishis which were originally transmitted orally and down the time recorded in texts. So in all the manners Hinduism attracts all the human on this earth with its history and spiritual understanding and knowledge.

Believe: Hindus believe that all forms of life contain a soul, and all souls have the chance to experience life in different forms. The soul is eternal and lives many lifetimes, in one body after another.

Way of Life: For Hindu there are four goal of life, Darma, Artha, Karma and Moksha.

God: Hindu believe in one God, but now a day Hindu believe in various god like Shiv, Vishnu, Brahma ets as per their belief.

Place of Worship: Most hindu worship at home every day and Temple are used for common worship place.

Sacred Text: Ved, Upnishad, Shruti, Smruti, Ramayana, Mahabharat,Puran, Bhagwad Gita

Sacred Place: Kedarnath, Rameshwar, Dwarka, Kashi, Mathura, Vrundavan, Amarnath, etc

Various Panth: Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta, Smarta etc.

Major Festival: Diwali, Holi, Janmashtami, Maha Shivratri, Navrati

About : Jainism is a very old Indian religion. their spiritual ideas and history through a succession of twenty-four victorious saviours and teachers known as tirthankaras . Rishabhanatha is the first tirthankara out of 24. The last two tirthkara are Parshvanath and Mahavir. During 6th century BCE, Mahavir become the most influential teachers of Jainism. Jainism is co-existed with Buddhism and Hinduism in ancient India.

Believe: Ahinsa is fundamental belief of Jainism

Way of Life: vegetarian lifestyle that avoids harm to animals and their life cycles

God: Mahavir Swami.

Place of Worship: Jain Derasar.

Sacred Text: Tattvartha Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra

Sacred Place: Puranakshetra , Atishayakshetra, Palitana

Various Panth: The main two groups are Digambar and Svetambara

Major Festival: Paryushana and Daslakshana, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, and Dipawali

About : Sikhism is founded in the Punjab state of india in late 15th century. Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak and then lead by other nine Gurus. The fundamental belief of Sikhism is in sacred scripture Guru Granth Sahib. The Sikh religion has a following of over 25 million people worldwide

Believe: The belief in one pantheistic God. The opening sentence of the Sikh scriptures is only two words long, and reflects the base belief of all who adhere to the teachings of the religion: Ek Onkar "Ek" is One and "Onkar" is God - "There is only one God."

Way of Life: Seva and Kirtan

God: Hindu believe in one God, but now a day Hindu believe in various god like Shiv, Vishnu, Brahma ets as per their belief.

Place of Worship: Most Sikh worship at home every day and Gurudwara are used for common worship place.

Sacred Text: Guru Granth Sahib

Sacred Place: Amrutsar, Gurudwara

Various Panth: Namdhari, Nirakari, Akhand kirtani Jatha, Radha Soami, Sanatan Sikhs

Major Festival: Guru Nanak Jayanti, Manghi

About : Buddhism is the world’s forth largest religion with more than 520 mn follower . Buddhism originated in ancient India as sramana tradition. The history of Buddhism spans from the 5th century BCE to present time. It was started in north east parth of india now its Bihar. It is based on teachings of Sidhdarth Gautama. Siddharth Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. Siddharth rejected his life of riches and embraced a lifestyle of extreme self-discipline. After 49 consecutive days of meditation, Siddharth became the Buddha. Now a day Buddhism is widely spread in central, east and Southeast Asia.

Believe: The four immeasurables or four abodes, also called Brahma-viharas, are virtues or directions for meditation in Buddhist traditions, which helps a person be reborn in the heavenly (Brahma) realm.

Way of Life: Most Buddhist traditions share the goal of overcoming suffering and the cycle of death and rebirth,

God: Gautam Buddha.

Place of Worship: Most Buddhist worship at home every day and Temple are used for common worship place.

Sacred Text: Pali Tipitaka

Sacred Place: Mahabodhi Temple

Various Panth: The main two groups are Theravada and Mahayana

Major Festival: Vaisakha or Buddha day, Buddhist New Year, Magha Puja Day