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"The World’s Religions"
 by Huston Smith, 
Chapter 2
  
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p. 12-26
1. Before you begin reading, write a paragraph describing what people want in  life.  Not just what they want every day (food, shelter, clothing) but their ultimate desires for their lives.  After reading, describe how valid you think the Hindu listing of “what men really want,” is. 

2. Explain how Hindu’s view the question of being.  What  changes in  perspective do Hindu’s say will overcome the strictures on our lives? How can we come to the realization of our total being?
p. 26-44
3.  In the section “Four paths to the goal” briefly describe each of the four paths (do not read the section concerned with the eight steps of Raja Yoga). 

4.  Why are different paths required for human beings to reach their goal? 

p. 55-68
5.  What are the major criticisms and justifications of the caste system? 

6. From the reading,”Thou before whom all words recoil” define Brahman. 

7. From the reading, “Coming of age in the universe” explain the details in the process of reincarnation and the theory behind Karma. 
 

8. Describe the progress of the soul as it journeys through many lives.  What is its goal? 

p.68-75
9. From the reading “The world-Welcome and farewell” explain the meaning of maya.  What is the purpose of our world?  Why did God set this system up the way it is?  What is the point? 

10.  What is the Hindu view toward other religious beliefs? 
 

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Hinduism Today  - Monthly spiritual outreach to Hindus around the globe
Spirituality, Yoga, and Hinduism  - Online introduction to yoga and Hinduism
The Bhagvat Gita - Comments on this Vedic scripture.
Hindu Resources Online - Directory of Hindu events, teachers, organizations, temples and
                            ashrams, publications, ayurveda, vedic astrology, art, music, and culture.
Hindu Online Center- Many links to Hinduism sites.
Hindu Web Universe - Categorized links to all known Hindu books, scriptures, temples,
                          dharma, and philosophy. About 1000 links are categorized into 140 categories 


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