Hinduism and beliefs

Table of Contents                           Introduction                                             Page 1                           Hindu Beliefs                                    A. Hindu Gods                           Page 1                                    B. Life Before and After Death         Page 2                                    C. The Caste System                           Page 2                           Rituals of Life in Hinduism                           Page 3 & 4                           Worship                                    A. Daily Obligations                           Page 4                                    B. Daily Rituals                           Page 4                                    C. Puja                                    Page 5                                    D. Yoga                                    Page 5                           Hindu Holy Books                                    A. Veda                                    Page 5                                    B. Laws of Manu                           Page 5                                    C. The Epics                                    Page 6                           Pilgrimage                                             Page 6                           Shivarati                                             Page 6 & 7         Introduction Hinduism - stands for the faith and the way …

…story tells of a hunter who was once chased by a tiger, he climbed a tree to escape, and he had to perch the whole night as the tiger crouched below. To make sure he did not fall asleep he plucked the leaves one by one and dropped them on the ground. There was an image of Shiva under the tree, as the leaves fell Shiva felt he was being worshiped and blessed the hunter.