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Sanātanī
''Sanātanī'' () is a term used to describe Hindu duties that incorporate teachings from The Vedas, The Upanishads, and other Hindu religious texts and scriptures such as ''The Ramayana'' and ''The Bhagavad Gita'', which itself is often described as a concise guide to Hindu philosophy and a practical, self-contained guide to life.Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; On The Bhagavad Gita; A New Translation and Commentary With Sanskrit Text Chapters 1 to 6, Preface p.9 The word sanatani is coined from Sanātana Dharma ( sa, सनातन धर्म, lit='the Eternal Dharma') which refers to the idea that its origins lie beyond human history, as revealed in the Hindu texts. A Sanatani performs duties according to one's spiritual (constitutional) identity as ''atman'' (Self) and thus these duties are the same for everyone. General duties include virtues such as honesty, refraining from injuring living beings, purity, goodwill, mercy, patience, forbearance, self-restraint, generosity, and ascet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanātana Dharma
Sanātana Dharma (Devanagari: , meaning "eternal ''dharma''", "eternal order") is an endonym used by Hindus to refer to Hinduism. It refers to the “eternal” truth and teachings of Hinduism. It can also be translated as “the natural and eternal way to live". The term is used in Indian languages alongside the more common ''Hindu Dharma'' for Hinduism. ''Sanatana Dharma'' can also denote the list of 'eternal' or absolute duties and practices. Etymology In Sanskrit, ''Sanātana Dharma'' translates approximately to "eternal law" or, less literally, "eternal way."so ). See also René Guénon, ''Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines'' (1921 ed.), Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-74-8, part III, chapter 5 "The Law of Manu", p. 146. On the meaning of the word "Dharma", see also René Guénon, ''Studies in Hinduism'', Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-69-3, chapter 5, p. 45 In Pali, the equivalent term is ''Dhammo Sanātano'' (धम्मो सनन्तनो). In Hindi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
