Scholar Jayesh Singh says that a A Hindu is one of lucid mind and spirit (Article, WWW, hindunet). This is because Hinduism is a way of life, rather than a religion. It consists of many principles and beliefs that come together. As mentioned in the introduction, there are many different principals to Hinduism. Some of the most common principals are Daamyata, Datta, and, Dayadhvamh. Daamyata includes mental, spiritual and physical self-control, and is basically the same thing as Dama, which is actually just a subdivision of Daamyata.(article, WWW, Hindu.org) Datta is to be generous and giving and includes the sub-principal Dharma. Dayadhvamh says to be compassionate and includes KaruNa. There are also many sub-principals within these principals. These are Ahimsa, satya, Brahmacharya, Maitri, Dharma, KaruNa, Viirya, Dama, and Shaucha. Ahimsa means nonviolence and in strict Hindu households may include vegetarianism. Satya is truthfulness and!
             honesty at all costs. Brahmacharya is often translated incorrectly as sexual continence, but actually means the state of incessant search for the truth; the truth being Brahman. Notice that Brahman is not called God, merely "The Truth" whatever it may be. Maitri is the guidelines for friendship which is the principal relationship in Hindu society. Dharma is translated as "Fulfilling one's duty". Duty is the commitment to Society, Temple, and Family. Viirya is fortitude and includes the ability to understand the strains of a Hindu in society. Dama is self-restraint and is involved with chastity. Shaucha means purity and is also associated with chastity. Just as there are many principals of Hinduism, there are also many gods and goddesses. This is referred to as polytheism. The Hindu Trinity consists of Brahma, or "The Creator", this is not to be confused with Brahman. Then there is Vishu who is "The Protector". Lastly, there is Shiva, who is "The Destroyer". Other primary godd!
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