Hinduism- The Basic Ideas

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world.to others while others are for evil acts. That is
Mahabharata was written more than 5000 yearsblack magic. For getting good powers, there is no
back. The Hindus call God as Brahman. Brahman isway other than a true Guru. For other powers
our soul. Brahman makes the whole world. Therethat are evil, people learn magic and do tantric
is nothing but Brahman in the world according toand mantric practices. Most of these practices are
Hinduism. We do not see our true nature becauseperformed in cremation grounds.
of Maya. The goal is to break the curtain of MayaBeware of any Indian Guru who shows any
and see the self. Guru helps in doing that.magic. True Gurus avoid that. If you come across
The foundation of Hinduism is non-dualism. God isa guru who performs extraordinary actions,
same as we are. God shows himself as this world.please keep away. You cannot follow more than
Our objective is to achieve the godhood. That isone Guru. Following guru does not mean listening
the goal of a true Hindu. One who has done thisto him; it is much beyond that. Guru arouses the
becomes a Siddha.Kunadlini and helps his disciple reach enlightenment.
Hinduism believes in the trinity of God. The threeMost of the Indians do not seek Guru. Most of
names are- Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Inthem do not know who is a Guru. Any preacher
different forms God performs differently. Brahmacan fool them. When a disciple attains
creates, Vishnu sustains and Mahesh or Shivaenlightenment, he/she becomes Guru. Buddha,
destroys. All three are same as Brahman.Lord Dattatreya, Ramakrishna, Swami
Many people in India want to get extraordinaryVivekananda, Baba Nityananda and Baba
powers. Some of these powers are for doing wellMuktananda are some of the Gurus of India.