It is also necessary for the people to know why Ancient Vedic Religion or Santana Dharma is not present day Hinduism if they are seeking truth in India.
India is a Spiritual supermarket with diverse philosophy, theories, ideology, and yoga and beliefs. If they are not searching truth, only attracted to Indian culture and tradition then choose their path whichever satisfies them. The path of wisdom is Atmic path.
Sage Sankara’s wisdom bifurcated from Advaitic orthodoxy is Self-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana. The serious seeker must follow the Atmic path, save their time and effort in their pursuit of truth.
Hinduism indulges non-Vedic beliefs such as idolatry, ancestor worship, pilgrimages, priest craft, offerings made in temples, the caste system, untouchability and child marriages. All these lack Vedic sanction, therefore Hinduism is not Ancient Vedic religion or Santana Dharma.
Hinduism is the museum of diverse belief and dogmas. Hinduism is not the means to ‘Self’-knowledge or Brahma Gnana or Atma Gnana.
All Hindus indulge in non-Vedic practice barred by the Vedas introduced by the different founders of the different sects of Hinduism at different time, whereas the Vedic religion or Santana Dharma is ancient and has no founder.
Hinduism is not Santana Dharma or Vedic religion. Hinduism is not a religion. Rather, it is a group of castes and sects found within India that share common beliefs while still remaining very different.
Hinduism it is not a religion but more a way of life. The term "Hinduism" is used for labelling the entire Indian people.
To be considered an orthodox Hindu one need only accept the authority of Shruti, however there is no universal agreement among Hindus what constitutes Shruti. Vedantins consider the Vedanta, i.e., the Upanishads as Shruti but also include the Bhagavad-Gita and Brahma Sutras as authoritative.
For some Vaishnavas the Bhagavata Purana is to be considered Veda. Some consider the Tantras are considered Veda. Thus, we find that there is ample scope for different philosophies and practices under the very broad umbrella of Hinduism.
When the religion of the Veda knows no idols, then why so many gods and goddesses with different form and name are being propagated as Vedic gods. Why these personal gods are introduced when the Vedic concept of God is free from form and attributes.
The Bhagavad Gita: ~ Brahmano hi pratisthaham ~ Brahman (God in truth) is considered the all-pervading consciousness, which is the basis of all the animate and inanimate entities and material. (14.27).
When Bhagavad Gita says, God is considered the all-pervading consciousness which is the basis of all the animate and inanimate entities and material then nothing has to be accepted as God other than consciousness.
The Vedas confirms God is Atman (Spirit), the ‘Self’.
Rig Veda: ~ Prajnanam Brahma- Consciousness is the ultimate reality or Brahman or God in truth.
Rig Veda: ~ The Atman is the cause; Atman is the support of all that exists in this universe. May ye never turn away from the Atman, the ‘Self’. May ye never accept another God in place of the Atman, nor worship other than the Atman?" (10:48, 5)
Rig-Veda 1-164-46 and Y.V 32-1 clearly mention that God is “One”.
Rig Veda declares God is ‘ONE’ and God is Atman, then why believe and worship in place of real God.
It is very unfortunate that Hindus have started worshiping so many idols. In fact, Vedas specifically say that idols have not to be worshiped. Here are quotes from the principal Scriptures which say that Idols shouldn’t be worshiped.
Yajur Veda – chapter- 32:~ God is Supreme Spirit, has no ‘Pratima’ (idol) or material shape. God cannot be seen directly by anyone. God pervades all beings and all directions.
Those who worship visible things born of the prakrti, such as the earth, trees, bodies (human and the like) in place of God are enveloped in still greater darkness, in other words, they are extremely foolish, fall into an awful hell of pain and sorrow, and suffer terribly for a long time.-:~Santthosh Kumaar
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