What is the goal of human existence of Hinduism?

Leverage · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2010, 05:22 AM

judy_t00 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-13-2010, 05:22 AM

Realization of the God self.

Talitha A · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2010, 05:22 AM

Human existence itself seems to be what the religion is based upon.

Darin C · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2010, 05:22 AM

The goal of human existence in Hinduism is Salvation. Salvation for a Hindu is called Moksha. Moksha is when an enlightened human being is freed from the cycle of life-and-death (the endless cycle of death and reincarnation) and comes into a state of completeness. He then becomes one with God.

There are four ways to Moksha:

1. The Way of Action: This involves carrying out certain religious ceremonies, duties and rites. The objective is to perform works without regard for personal gain.

2. The Way of Knowledge: This requires using your mind and philosophy to come to a complete comprehension of the universe.

3. The Way of Devotion: Salvation is reached through acts of worship, based upon the love for a God (there are thousands of gods in Hinduism).

4.The Royal Road: The use of meditation and yoga techniques. This method of reaching salvation is typically only used by wandering monks.

Each of these ways to salvation in Hinduism requires that a person do certain things. Salvation is through what a Hindu does. It is through human works.