Mythology
Hinduism in Kali era is a compilation of Scriptures and philosophies over 5000 years. Hinduism has Theist, Atheist, Vedic, and non-Vedic Scriptures.
New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology (1977) states: "Indian mythology is an inextricable jungle of luxuriant growths. When you enter it you lose the light of day and all clear sense of direction. In a brief exposition one cannot avoid over-simplification. But at least one can point out how, in the most favorable circumstances, paths may be traced leading to a methodical exploration of this vast domain" Every person can understand and follow theistic Hinduism, which will lead to inner peace . Hinduism is a "Way of life" . Most of the principles in Hinduism is Scientific. For Example "Surya Namaskar" which regulates bodily functions and helps to stay fit and decease free. YOG i.e. various forms of Meditation is miraculous in treating deceases . "Ayurved" Natural Medication by use of herbs was developed by Hindu yogis/ rishimuni (i.e. Sage/ Saints), Ayurveda medicine has no Side-effects . First Surgery in the World was performed in India by a Hindu Sage (Sage in hinduism is a term for person with true and immense knowledge ). Actually,it is based on universal principles of nature,life and universe. For example look their basic mantra i.e. Gayatri Mantra,it is about the Goddess Sandhya or gayatri that is morning or evening time it is regarded good time to pray or be calm in every religion or living style/pattern whether human or not.
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“It is not the literal past that rules us, save, possibly, in a biological sense. It is images of the past.... Each new historical era mirrors itself in the picture and active mythology of its past or of a past borrowed from other cultures. It tests its sense of identity, of regress or new achievement against that past.”
—George Steiner (b. 1929)
“The Anglo-American can indeed cut down, and grub up all this waving forest, and make a stump speech, and vote for Buchanan on its ruins, but he cannot converse with the spirit of the tree he fells, he cannot read the poetry and mythology which retire as he advances. He ignorantly erases mythological tablets in order to print his handbills and town-meeting warrants on them.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“In the United States there’s a Puritan ethic and a mythology of success. He who is successful is good. In Latin countries, in Catholic countries, a successful person is a sinner.”
—Umberto Eco (b. 1932)