Does Hinduism have something like the Ten Commandments?

Hinduism is not an organized religion and has no single, systematic approach to teaching its value system. Nor do Hindus have a simple set of rules to follow like the Ten Commandments. Local, regional, caste, and community-driven practices influence the interpretation and practice of beliefs throughout the Hindu world.

What are the Ten Commandments in Hinduism?

The 10 Commandments of Hinduism are :

• Satya (Truth)
• Ahimsa (Non-violence)
• Brahmacharya (Celibacy, non-adultery)
• Asteya (No desire to possess or steal)
• Aparighara (Non-corrupt)
• Shaucha (Cleanliness)
• Santosh (Contentment)
• Swadhyaya (Reading of scriptures)

What is the Hindu equivalent of the Bible?

The Vedas
The Vedas. These are the most ancient religious texts which define truth for Hindus. They got their present form between 1200-200 BCE and were introduced to India by the Aryans. Hindus believe that the texts were received by scholars direct from God and passed on to the next generations by word of mouth.

Does the Quran have the 10 Commandments?

The Qur’an does not list the Ten Commandments explicitly, but their substance appears in various places. The three religions believe that humans have an immortal soul, separate from the earthbound body.

What can a Hindu not eat?

The majority of Hindus are lacto-vegetarian (avoiding meat and eggs), although some may eat lamb, chicken or fish. Beef is always avoided because the cow is considered a holy animal, but dairy products are eaten. Animal-derived fats such as lard and dripping are not permitted.

Is the Vedas older than the Bible?

The Vedas are older than the New Testament, but only parts of the Old Testament.

What is the first of the Ten Commandments?

The first commandment: “I am the Lord, thy God,” corresponds to the sixth: “Thou shalt not kill,” for the murderer slays the image of God.

Who wrote the 10 Commandments?

Descriptions of Moses going up Mt. Sinai (e.g., Exodus 19, Exodus 24, Deuteronomy 4) say that he received the Ten Commandments there (Exodus 31:18 – “He gave Moses the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written by the finger of God”).

Which religion came first on earth?

Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.