Significance of Religious belief
The text explores the concept of religious belief across various cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts, particularly within ancient Indian traditions. It highlights how these beliefs encompass personal convictions, collective traditions, and systems of faith that influence worship and societal norms. Different religious frameworks such as Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and others are examined in relation to their spiritual practices and ideologies. Ultimately, religious belief is portrayed as a complex interplay of individual and communal convictions impacting cultural and social dynamics throughout history.
Synonyms: Faith, Spirituality, Doctrine, Conviction, Religion, Belief system, Worship, Devotion, Piety, Religiosity
In Dutch: Religieuze overtuiging; In German: Religiöser Glaube; In Finnish: Uskonnollinen usko; In Spanish: Creencia religiosa
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Hindu concept of 'Religious belief'
Religious belief in Hinduism encompasses collective worship traditions, personal convictions, various practices from ancient India, and spiritual frameworks such as Shaivism and Vaisnavism, reflecting the diverse ideologies influencing individual and communal spirituality.
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) The systems of faith and worship that were practiced in ancient India, as documented in the Puranas.[1] (2) The spiritual convictions and practices of ancient Indians, as documented in the Matsyapurana.[2]
From: Markandeya Purana (Study)
(1) The spiritual principles and practices of ancient India discussed in relation to the Markandeya-purana.[3]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The personal or communal convictions and practices regarding the divine and spirituality.[4]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) The spiritual ideologies of the Sabians, particularly their perceptions of deities and celestial bodies, influencing Ar-Razi's work.[5]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The varied spiritual practices and philosophies present in the society, influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, and local animistic traditions.[6]
From: Malatimadhava (study)
(1) The collective understanding and traditions surrounding worship and ritual practices among people during the 8th century A.D.[7]
From: Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation)
(1) The spiritual frameworks followed by rulers and societies, either Shaivism, Vaisnavism, or Jainism, pertaining to the worship of various deities.[8]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Refers to the conviction held by Moslems that burial grants the deceased a superior destination, influencing the Kazi's perspective on Haridasa's burial.[9]
From: Hanuman Nataka (critical study)
(1) The convictions and faith held by individuals within a society concerning the divine or the sacred.[10]
From: Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
(1) The personal convictions and doctrines adhered to by individuals, which may or may not align with the teachings of Patanjali.[11]
The concept of Religious belief in local and regional sources
Religious belief encompasses spiritual and cultural tenets, influencing literature and art, shaping lifestyles across communities, and affecting societal dynamics—creating both unity and division, while reflecting diverse traditions and convictions prevalent in historical contexts.
From: Impact of Vedic Culture on Society
(1) The main faith systems present in early and early medieval India, notably Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism, along with Vedic traditions.[12] (2) The various ideologies and practices associated with different religions, which received attention and tolerance from ancient Indian kings.[13] (3) The convictions held by individuals regarding the divine, spirituality, and the practices associated with faith.[14] (4) The spiritual convictions held by individuals that influenced acts of donation and the patronage extended by rulers towards temples and institutions.[15] (5) The various faiths and ideologies embraced by rulers as evident in their charters and inscriptions.[16]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The personal convictions and practices related to faith and spirituality, which the author finds intensely personal and not something to parade before the world.[17] (2) The convictions held by individuals regarding spirituality and the divine, which can influence actions and decisions.[18] (3) The conviction in the existence or teachings of a higher power that influences the works and perspectives of artists.[19] (4) The convictions held by individuals which can serve to unify society, particularly in the absence of strong national sentiment.[20] (5) The spiritual and cultural tenets that are questioned and often reinterpreted in contemporary Indian literature.[21]
From: Self-Knowledge in Krishnamurti’s Philosophy
(1) The doctrines and practices related to faith that can create divisions and potentially provide a false sense of security.[22] (2) Faith systems that often lead to division among people, creating conflicts rather than unity.[23]
From: Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore)
(1) The set of spiritual convictions that Bauls may possess by birth but choose to renounce in pursuit of personal authenticity and freedom.[24]
From: Tibet (Myth, Religion and History)
(1) Set of convictions regarding spirituality and existence that influence the lifestyles and cultures of Tibetan communities.[25]
The concept of Religious belief in scientific sources
Religious beliefs encompass spiritual convictions that significantly impact an individual's choice regarding body donation, as these beliefs guide moral and ethical perspectives on life after death and the treatment of the human body.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Faith-based principles that may affect the willingness of individuals to consent to organ donation, with views varying among different religious communities.[26] (2) The spiritual convictions that may influence the coping strategies of thalassemia patients, enhancing their hope and overall mental health.[27]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Spiritual convictions that may influence a person's decision about whether or not to donate their body.[28]
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Religious Beliefs can influence some parents' decisions regarding vaccinations, affecting their willingness to vaccinate their children.[29]