• Pratham Delhi Education Initiative (NGO), Delhi
• Sri Lakshmi Narayana School, Chennai
• Vivek Vidyalaya, Mumbai NEW
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Matriculation school, Ajjannur, Coimbatore
• Bhavan's Girdhardas Mohota Vidya Mandir, Wardha, Maharashtra
• Bhavans Atmakuri Rama Rao School, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• J.S.S. Public School, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Bhavan's RIL School, Mouda, Nagpur, Maharashtra
• Bhavans Vidyashram, Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Jeevandeep Public School, Varnasi
• Bhavan's Vidyamandir, Puthucode, Palakkad, Kerala
• Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Irinjalakuda, Kerala
• Bhavans Sawan Public School, New Delhi
• Bhavan's Public School, R.C. Puram, Hyderabad
• Sri Sathya Sai Vidyaniketan, Navsari, Gujarat
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School, Perumthiruthi, Kozhikode, Kerala
• New Era English School, Nashik, Maharashtra
• Godkar's Academy, Mumbai
• Bhavan's Kodagu Vidyalaya, Madikeri, Karnataka
• Bhavan's Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala
• Kulapati Munshi Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Thrissur, Kerala
• Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, Kochi
• Bellur Kamalamma Subbana Vidya Bhavan School, Mysore
• St. Kabir School, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Johnson Grammar School, Habsiguda, Hyderabad

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HINDUISM-A WAY OF LIFE

By Sukanya M. Prabhudesai (VI)

Hinduism is the major religion of India and the official religion of Nepal. It is one of the oldest living religions in the world. The word Hindu is of ancient Persian origin. It came from the river Indus called Sindhu in Sanskrit. Many Hindus themselves call their faith Santana Dharma, meaning the eternal or ancient religion. Hinduism was not founded on the teachings of one person. It developed gradually over thousands of years.
Where did it begin-Hinduism evolved in India.
Some main beliefs – Hinduism includes the Varna-Ashrama-Dharma. Most Hindus believe in a supreme spirit, called Brahman, and in the reincarnation of a person’s atman or soul. Hindus must practise Satya(truth) and Ahimsa (Non-Violence). Hindus believe in life after death. An individual can follow various paths to achieve moksha. (release from the cycle of birth and rebirth), and ultimate union with Brahman or God.

Important texts – Vedas, the oldest Hindu Scriptures, Dharma – Shastras, or ancient law books and the philosophical writings of the Upanishads and the Bhagvad Gita.

Place of Worship – Temple
Om is a sacred word for god and is repeated in mantra, prayers.
Swastika is an ancient sign of peace.