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1. What is Special about
“ Sanatana Dharma” ?
Prof. Samirsinh P Parmar
Department of Civil Engineering,
Faculty of Technology, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad,
Gujarat, Bharatvatsh.

25. Sanatana Dharma, often referred to as Hinduism, is
characterized by several unique features that
distinguish it from other religious and philosophical
traditions.
Some of the key distinctive features are explained in
next few slides:

26. Eternal and Universal
Philosophy: The term
"Sanatana Dharma" itself
translates to "Eternal
Dharma" or "Eternal Order."
It emphasizes the timeless
and universal nature of its
philosophical principles,
suggesting that the core
values and truths are
applicable across all ages
and for all humanity.

27. Diversity and Pluralism:
Hinduism is marked by
incredible diversity in beliefs,
practices, deities, and rituals.
It accommodates a wide
range of theological and
philosophical perspectives,
allowing for individual
interpretations and practices.
This pluralistic nature is a
unique characteristic.

28. Cyclical View of Time:
Hindu cosmology follows
a cyclical view of time,
with the universe
undergoing endless
cycles of creation,
preservation, and
dissolution. This contrasts
with the linear concept of
time in many other
religions.

29. Concept of Dharma: Dharma
is a central concept in
Hinduism, representing the
moral and ethical duties and
responsibilities that individuals
must follow. It varies based on
one's age, caste, gender, and
social roles. Dharma guides
righteous living and is a key
aspect of Sanatana Dharma.

30. Karma and Reincarnation:
Hinduism teaches the concept
of karma, where one's actions
have consequences that
affect their present and future
lives. Reincarnation, the belief
in the cycle of rebirth, is
closely linked to the law of
karma.

31. Moksha (Liberation): The
ultimate goal in Hinduism
is to attain moksha,
liberation from the cycle of
birth and death. Various
paths, such as devotion
(bhakti), knowledge
(jnana), and selfless
action (karma), lead to
moksha.

32. Yogic Practices: Hinduism
has given the world the gift of
yoga, a holistic system that
combines physical postures
(asanas), breath control
(pranayama), meditation, and
ethical principles. Yoga is both
a spiritual and physical
discipline.

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