Journal of Seven Heavens

Journal of Seven Heavens

Bases of Human Rights in Hinduism

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Arvind Sharma
seyyed saeed Reza Mintazeri
Assistant
Abstract
Human rights are among the major issues about which bitter controversies have been aroused. A great many jurists hold that since every religion or culture emphasizes a certain series of values, beliefs, and principles, which may be regarded as insignificant by another nation or culture is the main reason for this problem. However, many jurists have made attempts to identify the values shared by all nations, religions, and traditions; and, based on these values they are concerned to provide an accurate definition of "human rights" along with its implications. One of the factors, which have contributed to dealing with this problem, is the examination of the foundations of human rights in different religions. This article first examines human rights in Hinduism from legal, moral, ethical, and religious perspectives; and then, it proceeds to consider the foundations of human rights in Hinduism based on the original Hindu resources.
Keywords
Human rights
Hinduism
Karma
Dharma
Artha
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  • Receive Date 04 January 2014
  • Revise Date 03 February 2014
  • Accept Date 05 March 2014