Module 5: Religious and spiritual approaches to human happiness
  Lecture 10: Vedic Philosophy-II (Hindu Approaches to Welfare of Man and Society)
 

QUESTIONS AND EXERCISE

  • What is the relationship between religion and society?

  • What individual needs does religion satisfy?

  • Can religion be seen as an informal part of social control? How does religion influence man to act in accordance with values and norms of society?

  • What are the major social evils usually associated with Hindu religion? Is it important to fight Hinduism to fight against these evils?

  • How does Hindu religion maintain patriarchy?

  • Does Hindu religion have any positive contribution to social development?

  • Why do the religious organizations involve in social service?

  • Identify a religious organization in your city. Meet the members of this organization and ask if they have taken up any social service activity. Do they associate any religious or spiritual meaning to service?

  • Is there any relationship between religion and magic?

  • What does Hinduism say on issues like dowry, female feticide, untouchability, and corruption? Justify your position with quotations from religious texts or speeches of religious leaders.