The Key Ideas of Hinduism

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We don't have to be Hindus to admire the imaginative way in which the religion seeks to align its teachings with the particular demands we face across time.

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“Most world religions and philosophies make the cardinal error of supposing that what they see as the meaning of life should — by virtue of its importance — apply to everyone, irrespective of age, circumstance or position. So proud are they of their insight into existence, they can’t help but accord it universal and dogmatic application. Hinduism is a great deal more supple and imaginative. It too has a sense of how a good life should be lived, but crucially, it never assumes that the rules should apply across the board. It cuts up populations into segments — and differentiates right conduct according to four life stages collectively called ‘ashramas.’...”

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As a Muslim and trying to learn sanatan dharam i till now got that Hinduism is not a religious in it's originality but its a way of life a guiding principles to live with satisfaction in this single chance of living on Earth. Need to propagate it . Most of the people including Hindus don't know about it's basics . Toleration, love and practicality is what makes it need to spread across the globe. ❤

Zaheersaab-wnok
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"The Hindus and the Hin-dont's of how to live a good life."
Thank you, and you're welcome

bunnyofdoom
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The way Hinduism aligns its teachings with the demands of society, the body, and the family over time is truly remarkable. It showcases the adaptability and wisdom within the religion, offering valuable insights for navigating the complexities of life 🙏

SearchOfSelf
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A Hindu myself, yet I study western philosophy little bit, this channel is a great introduction to many western philosophers and their ideas about life. Happy to see Hindu way of life shown on this channel.

parbxi
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I learned that the meaning of life depends on where the journey we happen to be on and to be more detailed, it depends on which country and which culture we live in and what happened to us before.

jeckonly
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I find philosophies flourished in Sanatan dharma (Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Sikhism) most meaningful, deep and logical than any other religious philosophy.

tripathi
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This video may not get as many likes and views as your other videos get
But this is my request to you that please keep making more of these videos
Jai siyaram

chanduaggarwal
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Some people enter sanyasa even before becoming a grihasta. This freedom is usually misused by people to run away from their duties and then justify them. However, in some cases, it is a legitimate calling and is still acceptable. One can become a bhramachari even in their 50s. All of this depends on one's Dharma, one's calling of life. This Dharma must be carefully contemplated and diligently defined, and then one does Karma according to Dharma.
So, even the stages of the cycles can be reshuffled or skipped, but only after a careful consideration.

dhruvpathak
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Thank you mr de Botton for listening to your viewers and narrating all you videos yourself. Great content gets even better with your voice in it. Thank you

emilcioran
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I am at the grihastha stage but shall be pursuing a professional degree soon. Spirituality seems nice but is not practical for me atm. My energy and responsibilities need me to build a foundation for a family and society to flourish.
Would love more content on Hinduism for sure!

shreyanshpathak
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Brahmacharya and Grhsta stages do give life a focus and goal. Mixing these two up (teenage relationships, marriages, parenthood etc) does make things complicated, and a certain linearity in a complex web of life does bring simplicity as well.

photomukund
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Not only this, while other religions/sects gives one strict way to achieve the ultimate reality, Hinduism gives you six! These are called 6 philosophical schools of Hinduism- Sankhya School of philosophy, Nyaya, Yoga, Visheshika, Mimansa and Vedanta!

jiteshverma
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I am a Hindu. Hinduism gives me answers for all of life's questions. Thank you for this video. ❤

Magnate
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There are many beautiful qualities to Hinduism. What I cannot get over about it is that your Dharma (which is traditionally assigned by caste) is determined by actions in a life you don't remember and can't prove existed. Sure, you can be a super at peace street sweeper, but perhaps you'd be far more fulfilled as literally anything else. What little choice we do have in our lives is where actual morality and meaning come from. Although, a lot of folks feel a lot better without choice. But then is their life really their own?

JLakis
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I'm a Hindu and Indian.

1:50 children here don't 'leave home'. They take over the functioning of the home under supervision of their parents

MrMedmechanic
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"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first." - Chanakya

globalvillage
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I have been waiting my Whole life for this (Yes, I'm a proud Hindu)

Not_Deb
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Alain, thank you! I learn more and more from the School of Life, especially through your narrations. It's deeply enriching.

hoseaxciv
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With the introductory topic being how flexible to various kinds of people it is, here's some other points of diversity it accommodates:
- 4 mārgas: bhakti (using emotions), karma (using your labour), jñana (using your intellect), yoga (using attention control or self-discipline);
- various metaphysics: dualism, nondualism, qualified nondualism, dualistic nondualism, difference & nondifference;
- various views on divinity: atheist, monotheist, polytheist, henotheist, pantheist, panentheist
- major traditions: Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shakta, Smarta, & folk;

You're not necessarily going to see every combination of all of those options. But, it still has a lot of room for variety.

RubelliteFae
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I can see why it’s popular. I try to learn something from everyone and everything.

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