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O Mother Durga! We are Thy children, Through Thy grace, by Thy influence May we become fit for the great work, for the great Ideal. Mother, destroy our smallness, our selfishness, our fear. O Mother Durga! Extend wide the power of Yoga. We are Thy Aryan children, Develop...

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As the world’s oldest religion, Hinduism has more than a billion adherents across the world. Beliefnet’s Hinduism section offers a deeper dive into the religion including features and stories about Hindu beliefs and worship, Hindu festivals and holidays, Hindu gods and other deities, and much more. Beliefnet’s Hindu section also features practical tips for incorporating Hindu practices into your everyday life, meditation tips, yoga as a spiritual practice, and Hindu prayers and quotes to inspire you along your spiritual journey.

When you live without discrimination, Desire arises. When desire persists, Feelings of preference arise, Of liking and disliking. They are the root and branches of the world.

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Who is the Hindu God Ganesha?

The elephant headed god is one of Hinduism’s most important deities.

What is Raksha Bandhan?

This Hindu festival is all about sibling love

What is Hanuman Jayanti?

There are millennia of rich history behind this colorful Hindu festival.

The Guide to Obtaining Moksha

Escaping samsara is no easy feat.

6 Things a Devout Hindu Should Never Do

Hinduism is known for its flexibility, but some things are still forbidden.

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