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Hinduism In Practice

 
Practical Hierarchy in Hinduism Practice
Vedas are considered to be the highest level of truth and knowledge. They are above the devotional ladder given below.
 
A commonly recognised devotional hierarchy (non-sectarian) is:
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1. Upaniṣadic Mantras / Mahāvākyas
Direct statements of ultimate reality from the Upaniṣads, revealing Brahman and the nature of the Self.
2. Gāyatrī Mantra
Universal Vedic mantra for inner illumination, discipline, and divine guidance.
3. Viṣṇu Sahasranāma
Thousand names of Viṣṇu from the Mahābhārata; considered complete nāma-upāsanā for Kali Yuga.
4. Bhagavad Gītā Recitation
Daily recitation or study of the Gītā integrates bhakti, jñāna, and karma yoga.
5. Śiva Sahasranāma
Devotional hymn glorifying Śiva, widely followed in Śaiva traditions.
6. Lalitā Sahasranāma
Profound Śākta hymn from the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa, central to Śrīvidyā upāsanā.
7. Other Sahasranāmas & Stotras
Devotional hymns addressed to various deities, saints, and philosophical ideals.

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Common Terms in Hinduism

Item Term / Phrase Description
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16 Samskaras
 
1. Garbhaadhan 2. Simantonnayana 3. Jatakarma 4. Namakarana 5. Annaprashana 
6. Chudakarana 7. Karnavedha 8. Nishkramana 9. Vidyarambha 10. Upanayana 
11. Vedarambha 12. Samavartana 13. Vivaha 14. Vanaprasth 15. Sannyasa 
16. Antyeshti
2 6 sins Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsarya
3 4 stages of life Brahmacharya, Grihasta, Vanaprastha, Sanyasa
4 6 classical schools of Hindu philosophy Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta
5 4 pillars Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
6 7 core beliefs Brahman, Atman, Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha, Yoga
7 5 main practices Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha, Yoga
8 5 great vows (yamas)  Satya, Ahimsa, Brahmacharya, Asteya, Aparigraha
9 5 niyamas Shoucha or Shuddata, Santosha, Swadhyaya, Tapas, Isvara Pranidhana
10 4 purusharthas (ends) of life Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
11 4 yugas Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali
12 4 varnas Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra
13 4 legs of dharma Tapas or Austerity, Shaucha or Cleanliness, Daya or Mercy, Satya or Truth
14 6 limbs (vedangas) of vedas Siksha, Chhanda, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Jyotisha, Jalpa
15 4 pillars of Kali Yuga Satya, Tapas, Daya, Daana
16 7 great sages Saptarshi - Atri, Bharadwaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kashyapa, Vasishta. Vishwamitra
17 14 Manvantaras Swayambhuv, Swarochisha, Ottama, Tamas, Raivat, Chakshush, Vaivasvata, Savarni, Daksh-savarni, Brahma-Savarni, Dharma-Savarni, Rudra-Savarni, Dev-Savarni, Indra-Savarni
18 4 sects or denominations Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Smartism
19 3 main types of Karma

 • Sanchita Karma (Accumulated Karma)
This is the total stockpile of all your past actions from previous lives. Think of it as a “karma bank” containing everything you’ve ever done—both good and bad

• Prarabdha Karma (Fruition Karma)
This is the portion of Sanchita Karma that is currently “active” and shaping your present life. Your birth, family, and major life circumstances are believed to come from this karma.

• Kriyamana Karma (Current): The karma created in the present moment through free will, actions, and decisions. It will affect your future—either later in this life or in future births

This fuses with a fourth type (not widely acknowledged) - Agami Karma (forthcoming karma arising from current actions).
20 60 Samvatsaras 1. Prabhava, 2. Vibhava, 3. Shukla, 4. Pramoda, 5. Prajāpati, 6. Āṅgirā, 7. Śrīmukha, 8. Bhāva, 9. Yuvā, 10. Dhātā, 11. Īśvara, 12. Bahudhānya, 13. Pramāthī, 14. Vikrama, 15. Vṛṣa, 16. Chitrabhānu, 17. Subhānu, 18. Tāraṇa, 19. Pārthiva, 20. Vyaya, 21. Sarvajita, 22. Sarvadhārī, 23. Virodhī, 24. Vikṛti, 25. Khara, 26. Nandana, 27. Vijaya, 28. Jaya, 29. Manmatha, 30. Durmukha, 31. Hemalaṁbī, 32. Vilaṁbī, 33. Vikārī, 34. Śārvarī, 35. Plava, 36. Śubhakṛt, 37. Śobhana, 38. Krodhī, 39. Viśvāvasu, 40. Parābhava, 41. Plavanga, 42. Kīlaka, 43. Saumya, 44. Sādhāraṇa, 45. Virodhakṛta, 46. Paridhāvī, 47. Pramādī, 48. Ānanda, 49. Rākṣasa, 50. Anala, 51. Piṅgala, 52. Kālayukta, 53. Siddhārthī, 54. Raudra, 55. Durmati, 56. Duṅdubhi, 57. Rudhirodgārī, 58. Raktākṣī, 59. Krodhana, 60. Kṣaya.
21 6 shastras Here are the six Shastras and their key figures:
1. Nyaya: Founded by Sage Gautam, focusing on logic and epistemology (theory of knowledge). 




2. Vaisheshika: Founded by Sage Kanad,dealing with metaphysics, atomism, and the nature of reality. 




3. Samkhya: Founded by Bhagwan Kapil, a dualistic philosophy explaining the universe through Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). 




4. Yoga: Founded by Sage Patanjali, a practical system for achieving liberation through mental and physical discipline, building on Samkhya principles. 




5. Purva Mimamsa: Founded by Sage Jaimini,focusing on the interpretation of Vedic rituals and duties. 




6. Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta): Founded by Bhagwan Ved Vyas, exploring the philosophical and spiritual essence (Brahman) of the Veda

22 7 Kandas of Ramayana
  • Bala Kanda
  • Ayodhya Kanda
  • Aranya Kanda
  • Kishkindha Kanda
  • Sundara Kanda
  • Yuddha Kanda
  • Uttara Kanda
23 18 Parvas of Mahabharata

1    Adi Parva                       1-19    The Book of the Beginning
2    Sabha Parva                 20-28    The Book of the Assembly Hall
3    Vana (Aranya) Parva     29-44    The Book of the Forest

4    Virata Parva                  45-48    The Book of Virata
5    Udyoga Parva               49-59    The Book of the Effort
6    Bhishma Parva              60-64    The Book of Bhishma
7    Drona Parva                  65-72    The Book of Drona
8    Karna Parva                        73    The Book of Karna
9    Shalya Parva                  74-77    The Book of Shalya
10    Sauptika Parva             78-80    The Book of the Sleeping Warriors
11    Stri Parva                      81-85    The Book of the Women
12    Shanti Parva                 86-88    The Book of Peace
13    Anushasana Parva        89-90    The Book of the Instructions
14    Ashvamedhika Parva     91-92    The Book of the Horse Sacrifice
15    Ashramavasika Parva    93-95    The Book of the Hermitage
16    Mausala Parva                    96    The Book of the Clubs
17    Mahaprasthanika Parva      97    The Book of the Great Journey
18    Svargarohana Parva            98    The Book of the Ascent to Heaven
khila    Harivamsa Parva      99-100    The Book of the Genealogy of Hari - Life of Krishna which is                                                             not covered in the 18 parvas of the Mahabharata

 
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