1. A belief in the existence of God.
2. A belief in the existence of a soul separate from the body.
3. A belief in the existence of the finitizing principle known as avidya (lack of knowledge) or maya (limiting principle of matter).
4. A belief in the principle of matter -- prakriti or maya.
5. A belief in the theory of karma and reincarnation.
6. A belief in the indispensable guidance of a guru to guide the spiritual aspirant towards God Realization.
7. A belief in moksha, liberation, as the goal of human existence.
8. A belief in the indispensable necessity of temple worship in religious life.
9. A belief in graded forms of religious practices, both internal and external, until one realizes God.
10. A belief in ahimsa as the greatest dharma or virtue.
11. A belief in mental and physical purity as indispensable factors for spiritual progress.
http://www.himalaya nacademy.com/resources/books/h bh/hbh_ch-5.html
Answered by
GANGA .
, an ibibo Master,
at
9:34 AM on May 01, 2009
