Glimpses of Hindu Philosophy

Glimpses of Hindu Philosophy

P K Routray
Edited by P. Gaan

Hinduism believes there is a god or a super soul
Every human being has a soul descending from this super soul
The soul always tries to unite with the super soul
This is known as salvation, we call.
Man with certain qualities can make his soul merge in the super soul
Characteristics opposite to this will surely cause his fall
The qualities desirable are truth, purity ,compassion
Austerity, forbearance, between right and wrong discrimination
Nonviolence, mercy, tolerance, and dispassion
Celibacy, sacrifice, simplicity and concentration
Readiness to give, candor, valor and forgiveness,
Consistency, self analysis, and control of mind and senses
Control over anger, renunciation, fortitude and adaptability
Contentment, courtesy,. Power of judgment and simplicity
The negative characteristics which take the soul away from super soul are
Lust, greed, attachment, vanity, contempt and anger
Ostentation, pride,. Arrogance, attachment and harshness,
Hypocrisy, insolence, ignorance, covetousness,
Jealousy, falsehood, cruelty, and deceit,.
Boastfulness, evil speech harshness and conceit,
The virtuous qualities are divine and bring Heavenly bliss with liberation,
The undesirable qualifies are demonic which cause the soul to condemnation..