Islam (World Religions: A Whirlwind Tour)

The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life offers a series of short classes this spring designed to teach participants about the origins, beliefs and practices of various faith traditions.

LD Russell, in the Department of Religious Studies, leads this weekly Monday program to teach the concepts, ideas and practices of several of the world's biggest religions.

Please note: Although we encourage open discussions about this subject and talk via YouTube comments, any comments that include vulgarity or name calling will be deleted.

[aayushtiwary]

Since the comment was disabled on the Hinduism video i am forced to comment here.
I was listening to the lecture on Hinduism. The first and very much thing i wanted to state that Hinduism is not a religion in-fact there is no such term as Hinduism. It is just a name given by the outsiders to identify the people who follow Sanatana Dharma. Dharma is totally a different thing from religion.

In a religion people following that religion are abide to follow the rules which are written in their holly book. which is not in the case of Sanatana Dharma. Dharma means justifying between the right and the wrong and do accordingly, or on a general way we
can tell it's the way of living.
There is much to say about but it will go very lengthy.

[kingjulien]

When Islam says - *There is only Allah* nothing else .. its completely denying the existence of others .. that’s the issue I’m proud n blessed that I’m born as Hindu... sanatan dharma is the way of life ... 🙏🏻

[saratc]

Hinduism
33 koti devata ≠ 330 million gods
33 koti devata = 33 Principle deities

They are as below:
8 Vasus (Deities of elements)

1. Dyaus : Sky
2. Prithivi : Earth
3. Vayu : Wind
4. Agni : Fire
5. Nakshatra : Stars
6. Antariksha : Space
7. Surya : Sun
8. Chandra : Moon

12 Adityas (personified deities)

9. Vishnu : The presever
10. Indra : Leader of other Adityas and god of clouds
11. Ansh : Due share
12. Aryaman : Nobility
13. Bhaag : Due inheritance
14. Dhatri : Ritual skill
15. Tvashtar : Skill in crafting
16. Mitra : Friendship
17. Pushan/Ravi : Prosperity
18. Savitra/Parjanya : Power of word
19. Surya/Vivasvan : Social law
20. Varun : Fate
21. Vaman : Cosmic law

(Adityas may vary).

11 Rudras (The five abstractions)

22. Ananda : Bliss
23. Vijnana : Knowledge
24. Manas : Thought
25. Prana : Breath or life
26. Vack : Speech

5 names of Śiva

27. Isana : Revealing grace
28. Tatpurusha : Concealing grace
29. Aghora : Dissolution/rejuvenation
30. Vamadeva : Preserving aspect
31. Sadyojata : Born at once
32. Atma : Self

And the last

33. The 2 Ashwins : Twin solar deities.

[shailendrabahadursingh]

The lecture on Hinduism was just brilliant. His tribute to Hinduism. Comments disabled probably because some misinterpreted the presentation.

[brianlinville]

Old Testament and Quran, having read both? i can see little difference. I will stay with Hinduism.

[TheFlaneur]

despite being far less in numbers, views on video of Hinduism are far more than other videos, this fact itself shows the deeply embedded curiosity and importance of asking questions that Sanatan Dharma propagates. never stop asking questions and always remain active in search of a better TRUTH.

[priyagurav]

I am very lucky to be a Hindu. I still dont like a lot of things about it and I can openly question it. It has been reformed well actually.

[mukundadasnarayanappa]

I am a Hindu, no one can impose any religous rules on my way of living, I can pray in any Religous congregation for the good of all living beings and for Peace. Accept all that is good for humanity.

[raunaksingh]

I watched your discussion on Hinduism and I want to add that when Shiva dances world ends and his meditation sustains the world

[hewhobringsthenight]

hindus doesnt have 330 million gods or 33 crores but 33 types, koti doesnt stnd for crore it means type in sanskrit

[Neha-hrfh]

There is no information about the religion of Islam nothing from Quran, it seems like he is yoo scared to speak about it freely

[bharathwajvasudevan]

My appreciation to this person trying to understand and explain different religions - each of them uniquely complex and controversial in their own right.

[al-means-theandlah-means-m]

You are a smart guy. You skipped the gory and sleazy stuff and concentrated on the good side of Islam. Otherwise, you would get a fatwa and live the life like Salman Rushdie.

[sanketsan]

There is really no useful content in this lecture. He usually keeps his humor and touch upon philosophy of the religions well. But in this case looks like he is scared to talk about philosophy and intricacies of this one.

[GururajBN]

He is a superlative scholar. Wonderful communicator. Hadn’t heard of him or seen his name until two days back. Putting across ideas in simple language requires great deal of preparation or years of learning. This professor has internalized his learning. He is a natural teacher. I love the way he concludes his lecture with a “Namaste “!. Love and respect from India. 🙏

[rajeshkumar-ytbx]

Dear sir,
Its “33 koti koti dev” - which means 33 types of gods ..
Please make corrections— 33 types .. not 33 billion of gods

[saik]

Seems he lost his humour while talking about islam and tries being politically correct. This itself summarises the nature of islam (a.k.a. religion of peace !).

[et]

I am Buddhist and totally agreed with him of the fact of "war" and revenge. Buddha taught that revenge will never end. one side or the other never realised what they did wrong is very profoundly depend on what happened in the past. Humanity thinking is all we needed in the present.

[chitranjankumarkushwaha]

I am hindu from india and I want to say he super I saw his lecture on Hinduism I like it very much style of teaching and his knowledge of Hinduism is very deep and right on the mark।
I saw his two lecture on Islam and Buddhism। He knows the good things of all religion.

[Whytfyouhere]

The most peaceful religion of all time.