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The Vedas, Brahmanic Principles
and Practice
The basic principles of the dharma is non-violence,
to oneself and to others. The practice must be done holistically in
physical, verbal and moral attitude. Through prayer on required
dharma, written in many verses of the Brahmin-Hinduism Vedic
texts, the mind of the worshippers will be blessed with peace,
happiness and contentment.The most important principle of the
practice is the “Brahman Dharma.” There are 4 categories of practice
in following the dharma of Brahman: 1, Metta (Loving-kindness)
2. Karuna (Compassion) 3. Mudita (Joy with others) and 4. Upekka
(Equanimity.) Worshippers must focus their minds to reach Brahma
with stability and calmness, and with no interference from anxiety
that causes suffering.
The purpose of Brahmin-Hinduism is to be liberated
from desire and suffering. Whenever, they are released, the
supplicant will be united with Paramatman (the Supreme Soul or
Spirit) as one. This concept is called “Moksha,” which is translated to
mean “emancipation,” from the cycle of life and death. The concept
is to teach people to understand the cause and effect of ‘karma,’
or personal action. It reminds people that one has to depend upon
oneself, not to pray to God alone. It is therefore, laid down in the
Vedas that humans should follow the practice of the 4 regulations
in each stage of life (in every “Āshrama” of life).
There are 4 Āshramas of life:
1. Student Phase or Brahmacharya is the first stage
from birth to the age of 25. This is the time given to oneself to study
and to learn.
2. Householder Phase or Grihastha is the second
stage from the age of 26 to 50. It is the time for earning a living, for
marriage and the time for family.
3. Social or Retirement Phase or Vanaprastha is the
third stage from the age of 51 to 75. This is the time dedicated to
society and the nation.
4. Renunciation Phase or Sannyasa is the fourth stage
from the age of 75 and above. This is the time to offer prayer to all At Wat Thep Monthien, The Hindu Samaj Association
humans or to become a priest.
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