Topic > Hinduism's Three Visions of Salvation - 2145

Introduction In every religion there are key components of the belief system and ways in which Salvation is achieved. For example, Mormons follow the beliefs of three books: the Pearl of Great Price, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine of Covenants. Their salvation is based on works, and they have no guarantee that they will enter the Celestial Kingdom, although they can be certain that they will enter the Telestial Kingdom. Buddhists follow the noble eightfold path, or the four noble truths. Christians believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ through His death and resurrection on the Cross. Jehovah's Witnesses believe in “gospel publishing” where they keep track of how often the gospel is shared. Baha'i operates according to three fundamental principles which include the Unity of God, the Unity of Humanity and the Unity of Religion. Salvation? Hinduism has a unique faith based on the three “Marga” or “Paths of Yoga” which are key components of their belief system. These are the basic elements of the three ways Hindus can achieve salvation and are presented in a Hindu text called the Bhagavadgita. These three paths of Yoga include Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. These three key elements, also known as Moksa, of Hinduism set high standards as they are the three ways to achieve salvation. One source writes "these modes are considered suitable for various types of people, but are interactive and potentially available to everyone." “The essential vigor of the older faith has been further demonstrated by the fact that the three modes of liberation or deliverance recognized by orthodox Hinduism have been clearly elaborated and described. “KarmaKarma Yoga is one of the three paths of Moksa and ways of salvation. .. middle of the paper ... yes, it really opened my eyes to the true privilege, joy and blessing that it means to grow every day in a personal relationship with the Lord and have that assurance of eternity through the saving grace of Jesus and what He reveals to His children in Scripture. Bibliography Bharati, Swami Jnaneshvara. Four Paths of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja and http://www.swamij.com/four-paths-of-yoga.htm on April 15, 2014). Corduan, Winfried. Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions. 2nd. glossary.htm (accessed 15 April 2014).Hinduism. sv http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/26612/Hinduism (accessed 15 April 2014).“Holy Bible”.Noss, David S. Man's Religions. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1984.