All of our lives we always seem to direct our concern toward attempting to conclude our life path or destiny in this lifetime without really knowing or understanding what this means to us. In reality the importance lies not in trying to determine our life path or destiny, but, in effect of how much growth we accomplish within one lifetime. So you are not condemned if you make one or two mistakes from time to time! The importance in reality in the acceptance of the situation, then the understanding of what you've come to learn and move on in your life. At the end of that particular lifetime, it is measured if we succeeded to meet our intended life path and the relevance is in what amount of growth that we were capable of achieving in that lifetime.

By putting less restriction and pressure on ourselves in concentrating less on our life path, we can allow different experiences and the people that come into our lives to bring us our growth. Rather than comparing their signs in horoscope, astrology or numerology with our own in order to determine if they are compatible with us or not, just appreciate and understand that you needed those experiences when they came to you, otherwise the people were not part of your life in the first place.

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Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 5:37 PM on September 16, 2008

Hinduism does not promise just something only in the after death life alone. Nor does it stop within the boundaries of "only what is seen is true" life. It supports the follower in leading a life that is rich in terms of value, as well as provides a mechanism to extend that smoothly to the great state beyond birth-death ultimately.

Hinduism takes a pragmatic view on the followers. It does not ask the follower to undergo lots of hardship to get the ultimate gift (of course you have that choice) nor does it forces to blindly jump into the well. What it provides for is the analyzed set of paths one could tread. The followers have option on even the fasting and observances.

Along with the need for being disciplined and just, it also recognizes the need for the individual to pursue wealth and joy in life. This is the core concept of the purushArtha which means "meaning of life" or essence of life. There are four purushArthas or the things to seek for in one's life. They are dharma, artha, kAma, moksha. That is virtue, wealth, joy and liberation. You do not need to keep worrying all your lifetime about the discipline and keep fearing about life after death. There is more to it in life and Hinduism fully supports you to pursue them along with virtue and God. You do not lose out either here or there.

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Answered by Jyothi , an ibibo Master, at 3:31 PM on September 10, 2008

Hinduism does not promise just something only in the after death life alone. Nor does it stop within the boundaries of "only what is seen is true" life. It supports the follower in leading a life that is rich in terms of value, as well as provides a mechanism to extend that smoothly to the great state beyond birth-death ultimately.

Hinduism takes a pragmatic view on the followers. It does not ask the follower to undergo lots of hardship to get the ultimate gift (of course you have that choice) nor does it forces to blindly jump into the well. What it provides for is the analyzed set of paths one could tread. The followers have option on even the fasting and observances.

Along with the need for being disciplined and just, it also recognizes the need for the individual to pursue wealth and joy in life. This is the core concept of the purushArtha which means "meaning of life" or essence of life. There are four purushArthas or the things to seek for in one's life. They are dharma, artha, kAma, moksha. That is virtue, wealth, joy and liberation. You do not need to keep worrying all your lifetime about the discipline and keep fearing about life after death. There is more to it in life and Hinduism fully supports you to pursue them along with virtue and God. You do not lose out either here or there.

How about the lifestyles ? In accordance with ones own inclination one can either lead a household life or can lead an ascetic life. If you ask the ascetics they would say the ascetic way is the best way and the household would claim the glory of leading the family life. Both are definitely glorious when the essence of life is kept intact. To support this the life is categorized as four blocks called. They are brahmacharya, gR^ihasta, vAnapratha, sanyAsa. That is knowledge seeking (bachelorhood), household, simplified life and practitioner of austerity. Depending upon the block of life Hinduism suggests the courses of action.

In essence Hinduism suggests one to lead a successful life that is just, at the same time cater to the needs and resulting in a joyful journey that ultimately culminates in the great Eternal Bliss.
source; http://www.shaivam.org/hiplife.htm

Answered by Tingtong , an ibibo Master, at 10:18 PM on August 22, 2008

Dear My creations !

Its not possible here to give answer in detail except by giving few citations, examples of Hindu Perspective of life as per scriptures, [ not of todays Hindu perspective of life ]:

[1]"Sarve bhavantu sukhinah sarvey santu niramaya..................."
[2]"Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya........................ .............................. ................."
[3]"Chatur varnayam maya srstam ,gunkarmavibhagshah..."
[Refe r THE BHAGAVAD GITA 4/13,18/41, 18/42 to44 to interpret
the NATURAL CASTE SYSTEM OF HINDU'S PERSPECTIVE OF LIFE].
And ASHRAMA :Brahmins or God knowers, Kshatriya or sense fighters,
Vishyas or wisdom-cultivators, and Sudras or BODY -IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS . As accepting every one is SUDRA : Janmana jayte Sudrah.." the Great Hindu perspective of life at soco-spiritual base.

[4]For YAJNA, DEVOTION ,WORSHIP:
[ Refer B.G 4/23. 4/27, 4/29, 7/20, 9/23, 17/6, 4& My ibibo answer file.]

[5]Every one is the "prithkansha" /son [ Devata &Asura] of PARAMCHAITANYA. The soul is immortal, Rebirth is based on the DIVINE LAW OF KARMA, & MOKSHA as the Last Goal of life followed by
PURUSHARTHA: Dharma , Artha ,Kama Moksha.
[Please refer my ibibo answer file for citations and explanations of the
aforsaid esoteric terms ]

However,
The HINDU perspective of life in the scriptures and in the practice are
very different due to various reasons what soever.

Thanks, with divine love and blessings..................... .......................shiva.

Answered by SHIVA SHANKE , an ibibo Master, at 2:25 PM on August 22, 2008

belief regarding the cycle of rebirth and the purpose of life and goodness ... we shall
detail some of the core concepts regarding the Hindu perspective on human expressions of religion and personality from an Eriksonian perspective. ... the meaning
and purpose of a long life. ... docu- mented this among elderly Hindu men From the perspective of the Enlightenment- based meta-narrative ... imposing their own
values on Hindu cli- ents ... such as sexual fulfillment at all life stages

Answered by Vipan Thapar , an ibibo Master, at 11:37 AM on August 22, 2008

well, Hinduism does not promise just something only in the after death life alone. Nor does it stop within the boundaries of "only what is seen is true" life. It supports the follower in leading a life that is rich in terms of value, as well as provides a mechanism to extend that smoothly to the great state beyond birth-death ultimately.

Hinduism takes a pragmatic view on the followers. It does not ask the follower to undergo lots of hardship to get the ultimate gift (of course you have that choice) nor does it forces to blindly jump into the well. What it provides for is the analyzed set of paths one could tread. The followers have option on even the fasting and observances.

Along with the need for being disciplined and just, it also recognizes the need for the individual to pursue wealth and joy in life. This is the core concept of the purushArtha which means "meaning of life" or essence of life. There are four purushArthas or the things to seek for in one's life. They are dharma, artha, kAma, moksha. That is virtue, wealth, joy and liberation. You do not need to keep worrying all your lifetime about the discipline and keep fearing about life after death. There is more to it in life and Hinduism fully supports you to pursue them along with virtue and God. You do not lose out either here or there.

How about the lifestyles ? In accordance with ones own inclination one can either lead a household life or can lead an ascetic life. If you ask the ascetics they would say the ascetic way is the best way and the household would claim the glory of leading the family life. Both are definitely glorious when the essence of life is kept intact. To support this the life is categorized as four blocks called. They are brahmacharya, gR^ihasta, vAnapratha, sanyAsa. That is knowledge seeking (bachelorhood), household, simplified life and practitioner of austerity. Depending upon the block of life Hinduism suggests the courses of action.

In essence Hinduism suggests one to lead a successful life that is just, at the same time cater to the needs and resulting in a joyful journey that ultimately culminates in the great Eternal Bliss.

Sing the Lord of pukalUr. You would get to live happily in this world, meeting the needs of food and clothing. Your heart will be free of sadness. There is no doubt about ruling the shivaloka in the after life. - sundharar.
source:www.shaivam.org/hipli fe.htm

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 10:03 AM on August 22, 2008