Dharam Karam: Are Sanatan Dharma and Hindu Dharma the same? Those who do not know the difference between them make the mistake of considering them the same. There are some subtle differences between Sanatan Dharma and Hindu Dharma. Scholars tell about them. While in Sanatan Dharma, importance is given to Vedas, Upanishads, Gita and Brahmasutra, in Hinduism, importance is given to scriptures and texts. Let us understand in more detail-
While Hinduism gives importance to established worship, temples and fasts, Sanatan Dharma gives priority to yagya, sadhna, tapasya and meditation. Sanatan Dharma is a religious sect of many sects like Sikh, Jain, Buddhist and other religions, while Hinduism includes only Hindu sects. Let us know what is the difference between these two religions, which most people are unaware of.
Origin of Sanatana Dharma
The word Sanatan Dharma is derived from Sanskrit, which means “eternal religion” (religion that lasts forever). In such a situation, if someone believes or follows Sanatan Dharma, it means that he follows a certain way of living life.
Origin of Hinduism
The word Hindu is a Persian word, which means people living in the Indus river. In such a situation, if someone follows Hinduism, it means that he believes in a particular religion, which has different gods and goddesses, customs and traditions.
Nature of Sanatana Dharma
Sanatan Dharma tells the way of living life. Sanatan Dharma is made up of many types of philosophies. Which includes Vedanga, Yoga and Sankhya philosophy. According to Vedanga philosophy, the soul (Brahma) is the only truth and it is present in every human being. Yoga philosophy tells the way to control the body and mind. Whereas Sankhya philosophy talks about the relationship between nature and man.
Nature of Hindu Dharma
Hinduism is a religion in which various gods, goddesses, customs and traditions are given priority. Vedanta philosophy is considered very important in Hinduism. According to Vedanta philosophy, God (Brahma) is the only truth and he resides in every living being. Many types of gods and goddesses are worshiped in Hinduism. In which Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are all considered to be forms of God.
Main scriptures of Sanatan Dharma
- Veda
- Upanishads
- Puranas
Main scriptures of Hinduism
- Veda
- Upanishads
- Puranas
- Geeta
Sanatan Dharma Conversion
There is no concept of religious conversion in Sanatan Dharma. Religious conversion has always been a controversial issue in Sanatan Dharma. Sanatan Dharma says that people have got their religion from their ancestors and they should follow the traditional religion. However, most people change their religion and consider it their personal decision. According to them, when people are on a spiritual journey, they change their religion due to new messages and change in religious ideas. In Sanatan Dharma, whether a person wants to change his religion or not is his personal decision.
Hinduism conversion
There is a process of conversion in Hinduism. People make their own decisions regarding conversion in Hinduism. To convert to Hinduism, a person has to renounce the religion of his ancestors. However, in both Sanatan and Hindu religions, this is a personal decision of the people.
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