On Essential Teachings of Christianity and Hinduism

When you look at both Christianity and Hinduism there is a lot that becomes clear and helps us better understand why these two different theologies have a lot in common. A significant point of agreement is that both Christians and Hindus share a monotheistic religion. Most importantly, there are many similarities among the birth of Christ and the birth of Krishna. The clear shared similarities between these two different religions help us to understand how their morals and teachings are shared.

In terms of Monotheism, there can be many parallels drawn between Shiva and Jesus, Brahma and God, and Vishnu and the Holy Spirit. They believe in one god ultimately. The Bhagavad Gita suggests there is one divine creator for everyone. Krishna is asserted as the supreme deity and her description goes as follows. She is spiritual and the most lively among everyone living person. The similarities exist in the specific and clear teaching that relate to humility, tolerance, and forgiveness. The teachings are meant to show us that we need to practice these in order to see the good in other and not bring attention to ourselves and our own typical actions. In the Gospel, you can start to appreciate the teaching of Jesus in terms of Monotheism.

When Jesus acted as he did towards those who persecuted him on the cross, his messages made so much more sense. The message that God gives us is that anyone can be lifted to truly love God with all their heart. The message remains that ultimately, if we love our neighbors and those who surround us like we love and value our own selves, then we need to attempt to deal with coming together as one unity.

When comparing the birth of Christ to the birth of Krishna, there are multiple similarities between the two. Yeshua and Krishna were called both a God and the Son of God. Ultimately both were sent directly from to earth in the form of a man. Krishna and Christ were considered saviors, and both were people of the Trinity. Both considered spirit to be their father. In the night they were both born, both happened to be visited by Sheppard’s who followed a star. They also both claimed that “I am the Resurrection.” They happened heal and cure those that were ill and sick with diseases. Jesus and Krishna’s mothers were holy virgins and had holy names. (Mary and Maia). The point of Krishna’s birth was to bring about a victory of good over evil. Krishna came onto earth with the intent to cleanse the sins of all human beings on earth. Both Yeshua and Krishna may have both been crucifies. In the Bhagavad Gita the body of Krishna was “suspended to the branches of a tree by his murderer, that it might become the prey of the vultures... later the mortal frame of the Redeemer had disappeared--no doubt it had regained the celestial abodes…” In both religions, god is considered the word of logos. They have similar morals and teachings that are important to understand. Both believe in the teaching of a divine commandment of righteousness. If you fail to do this then you will ultimately be penalized. Sacrifice for sin is found in Christianity. We all have done things we regret. (You can’t hide from it!) In both Hinduism and Christianity, they happen to explain that we are to be held accountable for our actions in life. Both Krishna and Christ, rose from death and ascended into heaven. Krishna is the eighth incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu, who has come to save mankind from sin Just like Christ. Vishnu’s tenth incarnation has the biggest similarities in terms of Christ and his second coming.

Ultimately, the similarities among both theologies is clearly shown through the teachings and morals they practice respectively. It’s important to take their teachings of non-violence and consequence for action seriously. They both believe in putting ideas of sin and vengeance aside for the better good. Hate is a fuel that can’t be put out by added hated. We need to learn how to love one another because love is the most powerful form on unity among us all. The understanding of these shared teachings and morals help to understand that two different theologies share a belief in bringing the world together through shared practices.

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