Hindus believe that peace is created by heightened intellect and intimacy with Brahma. For the individual Hinduism provides core teachings which guide them through life in order to create inner peace for themselves and collective peace for the rest of the world. In order for a Hindu adherent to create inner peace one must meditate, adhere to the Ten Commandments and the most importantly, pray to Brahma. Ahimsa, purity, good actions (karma), reading sacred texts (Bhagavad Gita), performing puja, yoga and undertaking pilgrimages to sacred sites are all ways to create inner peace for the individual and therefore create a better rebirth (with the aim of reaching Moksha). Furthermore the unconditional love for Brahma, positive relationship with nature, respect for all things as well as an understanding of ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (passive resistance) are considered essential to a Hindu adherent as it creates a sense of self, tranquility, harmony and most importantly it helps the individual achieve inner peace.

The key understanding of a Hindu’s world view is dharma. The dharma according to the Tattririya Aranyaka states “Dharma is the foundation of the whole universe, upon dharma everything is founded.” Dharma helps create harmony and peace through the interaction of humans in differing levels (the four Varnas - castes). Through the four rules of right conduct, right caste, right sexual morality and the right end a Hindu adherent is able to fulfill their duties based on their caste. In the  

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Bhagavad Gita it states “strive in one’s own dharma”. This quote reflects the importance of serving a Hindu’s duty to God and humanity in order to obtain humanity, freedom and inner peace. In relation to dharma the most important thing that Hindu adherents strive for is Moksha – the freedom from the cycle of rebirth. In order to achieve Moksha one must complete their dharma. The relation between inner peace and the dharma is made evident in the Bhagavad Gita as it states “treating pleasure and pain, gain and loss, victory and defeat alike, engage yourself in your duty. By ...

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