(Understanding the Vedas and Upanishads) This is the way and method needed to think of God on multiple different planes of existence. The varying Vedas and Upanishads tell us how to achieve that connection as a Hindu; however, recognition of an eternal conscious greater than yourself is needed to achieve connection to that existence. This also coincides with the Qur’anic teachings, which define the existence of God on multiple different planes of existence, similar to the concept of Brahman, Atman, and the Maya. Hinduism speaks of understanding karma, and once that concept of karma is understood, the road to salvation can begin.
Karma is the belief that every action or deed needs a similar reaction. These laws are governed by laws of the universe; and in Judaic belief these laws are governed by God, and God enacts punishment for evil, and rewards good with good. In either belief the result is the same and the actions are governed. We also find in science that the universe is governed, and that governance is not yet completely understood; we might find that the answer may lie in quantum physics and mechanics, with the relation to thought and the environment we live in.
Hinduism does not speak of God, but simply the thought of God.
It is that thought which propels the future of the universe (wanting to be and return to that energy.) Once the cycle of life, death, rebirth, and judgment is understood, then the path to enlightenment and constant recognition of God (salvation) can be understood. These principles and understandings apply to the applications and governance of karma, which is the originating law created from Brahman and the founding fathers. This understanding of the principles guides us on the path of salvation and oneness needed to achieve the full meaning to life. Religions from all faiths are guides to helping us achieve this goal.
These guides evolve over time and as the law evolves. A new prophet or lawmaker (guided through revelation) will devise a word that can better direct our lives toward God. What must be acknowledged is that the new lawmaker or prophet is guided by the founding principles of all religions. Remember that when overseeing and reading the Vedas, keep in mind that many of the traditions and rituals are similar in nature to the actions of the Old Testament performed by ancient priests and 109
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scribes. The concept of ancient sacrifice is prevalent in ancient societies, and even Christians offer a sacrifice of bread, wine, and food to the creator God or in the name of Jesus. With this in consideration, no one guide is correct; however, one can quickly become wrong if the traits of God, or karma, are broken. Religion must be tolerant to all races and people, and Hinduism shows how the unity of many different beliefs can come together and form a unity that helps guide man to the path of salvation.
When studying the concept of gods, we must remember that they are representations of the Maya and have an origination or supreme governance. This governance gives rise to the gods, and the gods in Hindu are images represented by the views of man, or the main experience of the illusion at the time. These illusions may be aided by “he-donistic medicinals” and are meant to provide revelation, and insight.
Each ancient Rishi or Rishka may have contributed to the pantheon, and recognition of these experiences by a whole collection of people may help guide them to traits needed to experience the similar divine interaction or outcome as the original. This is why the Vedas help guide us to that spiritual evolution, and they must be recognized as religious representations with divine meaning.
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Our delving of Hinduism ends and the introduction to Taoism begins. We continue along the timeline of man and begin to see the evolution of the word that has guided man since the beginning of time. With this in mind, the worship of gods is not forbidden; however, recognizing their existence from a greater power is essential as to not worship idols... Remember that idols have no creation or creator, and that vio-lates religious order and principle of faith and quantum mechanics.
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Tao: Meaning way, as in the way of the universe and the world we live in; the way to live in order to connect and respond to our spiritual surroundings. This way can only be explained through the written word, thus it can also mean that the way has been given by God.
Te: Virtues and characteristics (traits) that are needed in order to expand the mind and body; these virtues and traits when understood and adhered to create Tao, which creates the way of the universe or Hindu term known as karma.
Wu- Wei: Meaning non-reaction, or having none reaction. This term is familiar to the words of Christ in the way of “turning the other cheek”; sometimes the correct path is to not react. This is Wu-Wei.
Pu: The concept of wood that is unworked or uncut, ready and able to mould to the carpenter’s wishes. A man who is pu is virtuous and ready to be moulded to hands of life.