The Hindu Brahman:

Bramh eternal
Purush- Pure
Consciousness
Parmatman

Atman enters
into a body

Maya Prakriti
Maya Prakriti

Temporary
Temporary
Material
Material Reality
Reality Karmic Wheel -Samsara

Purush

Objective: Return to
Parmatman, severing the
continuous loop of birth &
death Moksha (ultimate
salvation)

Atman interacts with body

and through it with Maya in
below ways:
1. Satvik Gun
2. Rajasik Gun
3. Tamasik Gun
Each interaction will generate
Karma (Cosmic energy)

Universe Endless Cycle

of Yugs

Sanatan Dharma (Timeless):

Maya Sansar is a part of

this endless Universe

Each interaction Karma will be generated After death , Karma according

to Cosmic Register and Atmans will Next birth 6 forms : aquatic, plants, reptiles
& insects, birds, animals, human Only Human form has its own deciding power
and balance the karma of previous birth
When the Karma is good receives a Guru and learns scriptures from him
Gyan : Smriti
( memory based Purana, Ramayana, Mahabharata )& Shruti
( listening divine revelation Ved & Upanishad ) Cycle of Births/ Death continue
Target will be to cut the cycle and meet Param atman ( Destiny ) at the same
time Universe is being destroyed/ collapsed and rebuilt ( Yug : Satya, Treta, Dwapor,
Kali Ratio 4:3:2:1) Under the Universe the cycle of birth/death will continue
So, Parmatman Atman Maya (Sansar) part of universe (Universe is
having cycle of Yugs)
Fomless Parmatman (Bramh ) To give form created Gods with form

Agenda:
1.
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3.
4.

Core Concepts of Hinduism

Gods and Goddesses
Religious Literatures
Learning and Experiences

Hinduism is more than one doctrine that defines its core principles. There are some
shared thoughts across doctrines. Modern Hinduism 2 sects Vaishnav
(worshippers of Vishnu) and Shaiv (worshippers of Lord Shiva) Marking of Tilak
(Differences in styles)
The tremendous diversity, visible differences, multiple practices and symbols make
it confusing for outsiders
The eternity of Bramh and Prakriti
Despite all these there is a beautiful structure in entire Hindu thoughts.

How to get Moksha:

Brahman / Antaryami /Bhagwan 3 pendants of Shiva Combined Touches
Damru and creates Cosmic Music
1. Brahman Reach direct
2. Antaryami Keep in Heart
3. Bhagwan Give the form and worship

Summary of Key Concepts

Concept No1:
Adwait (Drop in the
ocean)

Prakriti

Atman

Parmatman

Dwait (birds sitting on a

green leave tree)

Parmatman Atman: Spirit

Atman Prakriti : Matter

Atman

Mind

Body

Example: Driver Car

Eternal

Manifestation
of
Atman

Body cannot
live without
mind

Concept No2:
New birth: souls entry into a new body depends on:
State of mind at the time death/Persons unfulfilled desire/ Karmic Record
Samsara: passing of one body to other throughout all species of life:
Birth Disease Old age Death
Concept No3:
Free choice exists only in Human Form, because all others are guided by instincts
Karma Action + Thoughts
Karma (Positive) Elevate, Nikarma (Negative) Degrade, Akarma (Neutral)
Movement of Atman is decided by Karmic Balance
Even Gods are not immune to it. Lord Krishna cursed by Gandhari Annihilation of
Yadavs , Lord Vishnu was cursed by Devi Vrinda ( wife of Jalandhar) for maligning
her chastity Birth of Ramayana

Concept No 4:
Atman is trapped in successive temporary bodies made of Prakriti.
Created, remains, destroys 3 stages / 3 Gunas
1. Sattva Goodness Pure, Elevating reach heavenly planets at death
Controller Lord Brahma
2. Rajas Passion Create, Acquire, Enjoy (Greed) Manas Controller Lord
Vishnu
3. Tamas Ignorance Dirty, Deluding, Madness Lower Species Controller
Lord Shiva
Moksha is for going above the level of Sattva.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Brahmins Sattva Priest /Teachers/Intellectuals

Khatriya Sattva + Rajas Police/ Soldiers/Administrators
Vaishya Rajas + Tamas Farmers/ Traders/Merchants
Shudra Tamas Workers/Laborers / Artisans

Key Issues:
Sustainability (Sattva), Sex Impulse (Rajas), Drug Abuse (Tamas)

Concept No 5:

Maya means that which is not

The 3 gunas mislead Atma and trap into Mayas.
Swamp effect:
Greed
Lust

Family

Anger

Race

Temporary
Body
Money

Gender

Sectaria
n
religion

Redoublin
g of effort

Vishnu Imagery Symbolism:

Nation

Frustration

Aadi- Ananta Sesh naag : Zero Infinity Serpent ( Coils of time) Brahma on the
lotus from the navel ( your consciousness) Maya serves Vishnu because Vishnu
does not chase her the sea is Shirsaagar Waves generated is the waves of the
mind of Vishnu

Concept No 6:
Liberation and Salvation

Brahman

Moksha
Guru
Scripture
s
Atman

Glossary
Brahman Supreme spirit
Antaryami the Lord Within
Bhagwan God as a person
Parmatman Supreme self
Ishwar Controller
Ishwari Female Deity
Parameshwar the supreme God
Purushottam the supreme person
Dev God

Moksha through
Adwait (water
drop in ocean )
or Dwait (birds
sitting on a
green leave tree)

Devi Goddess

Shivas trident
Eternity ---------------Knowledge -------------------Sat

------------------ Chit

Bliss

--------------------------- Ananda

Brahman ---------------Antaryami -------------------------- Bhagwan

All Pervading --------Lord in the heart ----------

Residing outside

Sunlight --------------- Pot image ---------------------------- The Sun

Concept No 7:
Bhagwan is the human perception of various manifestation of divine

Brahma Creation
Saraswati Goddess of knowledge

Brahma Creator

Parvati - Shakti

Vishnu -Preserver

Laxmi Resources

Shiva - Destroy

Saraswati
Goddess of
knowledge
We can perceive them in Human form Swagun
We can perceive them without form Nirgun
Every aspect of Purush and Prakriti is associated with God /Goddess
Vishnus Incarnation:
1. Matsya Avatar Satya Yug: saved Manu from the flood/ killer of Ved stealer
Hyagrib
2. Kurm Avatar Satya Yug: held mount Mandar during churning of Amrit
ocean
3. Barah Avatar Satya Yug: defeat Hiranakshya and restore Prithvi
4. Narsingha Avatar Satya Yug: To kill Hiranyakashipu who had Bhrahmas
boon
5. Baaman Avatar Treta Yug: Baali defeated Indra Baaman asked for the 3
steps place ( Heaven/Netherworld/ Baalis Head)
6. Parshuram Avatar Treta Yug: First warier saint son of Jamadagni and
Renuka killed 21 generations of Kartavir Arjun
7. Ram Avatar Treta Yug: Ideal heroic man
8. Krishna Avatar Dwapor Yug: Revealed Bhagwat Gita to Arjuna
9. Buddha Avatar disputed
10.Balaram Avatar Dwapor Yug: Elder brother of Krishna
11.Kalki Avatar Kali Yug: To end all the evil at the end

Shivas Family:

Shiva Adi Purush Destroyer of arrogance

Shakti 9 Rupas From most humble (Parvati) to most lethal (Kali)
Ganesh Infinite Wisdom
Katikeya Warrior God
Parents represents the universe to children
Kali Uncontrolled destructive force of Prakriti Every time Shiva had to
offer himself to control her
Ardhanarishwar Swarup The ultimate combination of Purush and Prakriti

Various rupas of Shankar:

Mahadev
Khandova
Vairabh
Nataraj
Pashupati
Mahesh
Nilkantha
Tripurari
Kailashpati
Umapati

Hanuman :
Hanuman is an avatar of Shiva Rudra Avatar
Shanidev: