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The Ramakrishna movement with special emphasis on the South African context since 1965.Sooklal, Anil. January 1988 (has links)
No abstract available. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Durban-Westville, 1988.
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The influence of the Arya Samaj on Hinduism in South Africa.Naidoo, Thillayvel. January 1984 (has links)
No abstract available. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Durban-Westville, 1984.
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A study of the Divine Life Society with special reference to its socio-religious implications in South Africa.Singh, Nelistra. January 1986 (has links)
No abstract available. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, 1986.
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The religio-philosophical symbolism of the preliminary rituals preceding worship of pradhana deva (main deity) in the Hindi speaking community of South Africa.Maraj, Amichand. January 1994 (has links)
No abstract available. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, 1994.
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Caste, class and community : the role of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha in (re)making Hinduism in South Africa, 1912-1960.Gopalan, Karthigasen. January 2010 (has links)
No abstract available. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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The transmission of oral tradition in religious and domestic contexts among South African Tamil Indians.Archary, Kogielam Keerthi. January 1993 (has links)
This study attempts to discuss the transmission of oral tradition in religious and domestic contexts among the Indian Tamil Hindu people of South Africa.
In chapter one, the focus of this study, as well as some reasons for choosing the Tamil group are discussed. The focus of this essay is to highlight the transmission of oral tradition in communities that have been physically separated from the original homes of those particular communities. Thereafter, in chapter two, examples of surviving domestic rituals are analysed. Life cycle rituals and calendrical rituals that are
performed in the home are discussed with examples. Examples of
surviving public rituals are considered in chapter three. An account of the rituals that are performed in the temple [either calendrical or of a personal nature] is given. In chapter four Tamil Hindu mythology which has survived in this country is given consideration. Lord Siva, in particular, is discussed to a greater extent. An overview of how some of the tradition has survived concludes this essay. / Thesis (M.A.) - University of Natal, Durban. 1993.
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From early Hinduism to Neo-Vedanta : paradigm shifts in sacred psychology and mysticism : their implications for South African HindusSaradananda, Swami 06 1900 (has links)
This research was stimulated by pastoral concerns pertaining to the South African Hindu Community. It was found that the community had a noticeable number of individuals stagnant or stranded at the level of gross spirituality. On the other hand it is known that the primary texts of Hinduism and its long mystical traditions, from the Vedic Period to the Neo-Vedanta Movement, had adequate motivational and goal-orientated material to address this challenge.
This work surveys the Vedic and Upanishadic texts in order to show the literary, social and philosophical conditions under which they were produced. Hindu mysticism emerges from all these strands of development. Gross mysticism in the form of elaborate rituals occupies the attention of the early Vedic seers. This graduates into subtle subjective mysticism in the Upanishads. At each phase there is a paradigm shift which this study interprets in the light of Shankara (medieval period) and Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Aurobindo and Radhakrishnan of the Neo-Vedanta Movement.
In the early Vedic period the soul is a metaphysical entity. Upon death it is judged in accordance with its good or bad actions. Heavenly rewards or the punishment of hell are meted out to it. Heaven and hell are final eschatological goals for the soul in the Vedic period.
In the Upanishadic period heaven and hell are temporary eschatological goals. The ultimate Upanishadic goal is Liberation which implies the mystical cessation of empirical existence and the realization of Unitary Consciousness. The Taittiriya Upanishad defines the soul analytically as a formulation of five sheaths : body, vital energy, mind, intellect and bliss with an immortal consciousness as its divine focus. These sheaths are fundamental to Hindu sacred psychology.
Functioning under the effects of ignorance each sheath binds the soul to mundane existence. However, each sheath also possesses an intrinsic capacity to liberate the soul from suffering. This research explores the limitations and opportunities of each sheath and indicates the path by which the soul's divine potential may be realized. In the light of the Neo-Vedantic outlook this process is considered with a life-affirming attitude which is of relevance to South African Hindus. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D.Lit et Phil. (Religious Studies)
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Hindu views on euthanasia, suicide and abortion in the Durban areaGanga, Romilla Devi 11 1900 (has links)
Advances in technology and medicine have greatly impacted on religious thought
and have contributed to a large extent in bringing to the fore questions regarding
euthanasia, suicide and abortion. This has raised a plethora of questions regarding
actions and consequent ethical choices. What impact this has had on the Durban
Hindu regarding the interpretation and re-interpretation of scripture to
accommodate euthanasia, suicide and abortion is examined in the background of
karma and dharma.
A cross-section of Durban Hindus consisting of lawyers, doctors, academics, schoolteachers,
Hindu scholars, priests and housewives were interviewed. Their views on
karma and dharma, to what extent these concepts underlie their thinking with
respect to euthanasia, suicide and abortion and what influence classical views based
on Hindu scripture as well as Western thinking have had on the contemporary
Hindus of the Durban area, are examined. Consequently, karma and dharma are
viewed from a hermeneutical perspective and examined in the light of the
phenomenological approach. The key hermeneutical concepts of karma and
dharma have been modified and re-interpreted to accommodate changing
circumstances. The views expressed range from the extremely liberal to the ultra
conservative. Although the subjects were not all familiar with Hindu scripture, the
views expressed were similar to scripture. Many Hindus therefore are reasoning on
traditional lines, although the basis of their reasoning has shifted from scripture.
Ethics and morality are not the only underlying principles affecting the euthanasia,
suicide and abortion debate: financial and social considerations are also important.
Although euthanasia and abortion are strongly condemned by the conservative
Hindu they are accepted on medical, social and utilitarian grounds. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D. Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies)
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From early Hinduism to Neo-Vedanta : paradigm shifts in sacred psychology and mysticism : their implications for South African HindusSaradananda, Swami 06 1900 (has links)
This research was stimulated by pastoral concerns pertaining to the South African Hindu Community. It was found that the community had a noticeable number of individuals stagnant or stranded at the level of gross spirituality. On the other hand it is known that the primary texts of Hinduism and its long mystical traditions, from the Vedic Period to the Neo-Vedanta Movement, had adequate motivational and goal-orientated material to address this challenge.
This work surveys the Vedic and Upanishadic texts in order to show the literary, social and philosophical conditions under which they were produced. Hindu mysticism emerges from all these strands of development. Gross mysticism in the form of elaborate rituals occupies the attention of the early Vedic seers. This graduates into subtle subjective mysticism in the Upanishads. At each phase there is a paradigm shift which this study interprets in the light of Shankara (medieval period) and Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Aurobindo and Radhakrishnan of the Neo-Vedanta Movement.
In the early Vedic period the soul is a metaphysical entity. Upon death it is judged in accordance with its good or bad actions. Heavenly rewards or the punishment of hell are meted out to it. Heaven and hell are final eschatological goals for the soul in the Vedic period.
In the Upanishadic period heaven and hell are temporary eschatological goals. The ultimate Upanishadic goal is Liberation which implies the mystical cessation of empirical existence and the realization of Unitary Consciousness. The Taittiriya Upanishad defines the soul analytically as a formulation of five sheaths : body, vital energy, mind, intellect and bliss with an immortal consciousness as its divine focus. These sheaths are fundamental to Hindu sacred psychology.
Functioning under the effects of ignorance each sheath binds the soul to mundane existence. However, each sheath also possesses an intrinsic capacity to liberate the soul from suffering. This research explores the limitations and opportunities of each sheath and indicates the path by which the soul's divine potential may be realized. In the light of the Neo-Vedantic outlook this process is considered with a life-affirming attitude which is of relevance to South African Hindus. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D.Lit et Phil. (Religious Studies)
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Hindu views on euthanasia, suicide and abortion in the Durban areaGanga, Romilla Devi 11 1900 (has links)
Advances in technology and medicine have greatly impacted on religious thought
and have contributed to a large extent in bringing to the fore questions regarding
euthanasia, suicide and abortion. This has raised a plethora of questions regarding
actions and consequent ethical choices. What impact this has had on the Durban
Hindu regarding the interpretation and re-interpretation of scripture to
accommodate euthanasia, suicide and abortion is examined in the background of
karma and dharma.
A cross-section of Durban Hindus consisting of lawyers, doctors, academics, schoolteachers,
Hindu scholars, priests and housewives were interviewed. Their views on
karma and dharma, to what extent these concepts underlie their thinking with
respect to euthanasia, suicide and abortion and what influence classical views based
on Hindu scripture as well as Western thinking have had on the contemporary
Hindus of the Durban area, are examined. Consequently, karma and dharma are
viewed from a hermeneutical perspective and examined in the light of the
phenomenological approach. The key hermeneutical concepts of karma and
dharma have been modified and re-interpreted to accommodate changing
circumstances. The views expressed range from the extremely liberal to the ultra
conservative. Although the subjects were not all familiar with Hindu scripture, the
views expressed were similar to scripture. Many Hindus therefore are reasoning on
traditional lines, although the basis of their reasoning has shifted from scripture.
Ethics and morality are not the only underlying principles affecting the euthanasia,
suicide and abortion debate: financial and social considerations are also important.
Although euthanasia and abortion are strongly condemned by the conservative
Hindu they are accepted on medical, social and utilitarian grounds. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D. Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies)
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