What Christianity & Hinduism Share

Luke 1:26-28

“God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph. The angel came to her and said, Greetings.”

Bhagavad Gita 11:5-8

“Celestial beings gather to witness Krishna's divine form; the divine realm is populated with beings of light serving the divine will.”

Matthew 25:35-40

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat... whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Bhagavad Gita 17:20

“Charity given out of duty and obligation to the right person at the right time and in the right manner is considered to be in the mode of goodness.”

1 John 3:17

“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”

Bhagavad Gita 17:20-22

“That gift which is given at the right time in the right place to a worthy person is considered to be in the mode of goodness.”

1 Corinthians 12:12-13

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. We were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body.”

Bhagavad Gita 10:10

“To those who are constantly devoted and worship with love, I give the yoga of understanding by which they attain me.”

Colossians 3:12

“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”

Bhagavad Gita 12:13

“He who has no ill will toward any being, who is friendly and compassionate... such a devotee is dear to Me.”

Genesis 1:1-3

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth... And God said, Let there be light.”

Rig Veda 10.129

“In the beginning there was neither existence nor non-existence... The One alone existed without a second.”

Nasadiya Sukta reflects on cosmic mystery

2 Corinthians 5:1-2

“Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven.”

Bhagavad Gita 2:22-25

“As a person sheds worn-out garments and wears new ones, so too the soul casts off a worn-out body and enters a new one.”

John 8:12

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Bhagavad Gita 10:11

“I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly engage in My devotional service and surrender all their results to Me are certainly the best yogis.”

Revelation 21:1-4

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away... He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more.”

Bhagavata Purana 12.2.1

“At the end of the Kali Yuga, when righteousness has nearly vanished, Kalki, the final avatar of Vishnu, will appear on a white horse, wielding a blazing sword, to destroy the wicked and usher in a new Satya Yuga.”

Ephesians 6:12

“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world.”

Bhagavad Gita 16:7-12

“The divine qualities lead to liberation; the demonic qualities lead to bondage. Know that the godly are destined for freedom.”

Matthew 6:16-18

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting.”

Fasting as private discipline

Bhagavad Gita 6:16-17

“Yoga is not for him who eats too much, nor for him who eats too little, nor for him who sleeps too much, nor who stays awake too long.”

Matthew 6:16-17

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face.”

Bhagavad Gita 17:12

“Austerity practiced with discipline and restraint purifies the body and develops spiritual power.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Bhagavad Gita 9:26

“If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Bhagavad Gita 9:27

“Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever sacrifice you offer, whatever you give, offer it all to me with devotion and gratitude.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”

Vishnu Purana 3.11

“Vishnu, in his various forms, is the protector of all beings. The devatas watch over the righteous, and the personal deity (ishta-devata) guides each soul on its path.”

Matthew 5:5

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

Bhagavad Gita 13:8-12

“Humility, absence of arrogance, and recognition of one's limitations lead to knowledge of the eternal self.”

Amos 5:24

“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-ending stream.”

Manusmriti 8:1

“The king is the upholder of justice and the protector of those who follow dharma.”

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking.”

Bhagavad Gita 12:13-14

“He who hates no being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from attachment and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, and forgiving, is dear to Me.”

John 11:40-44

“Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God? Then Jesus called in a loud voice, Lazarus, come out! The dead man came out.”

Bhagavata Purana 10.6

“Krishna as an infant performs miracles, lifting the Govardhan mountain on his finger to protect his people from the storm.”

1 John 3:2

“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him.”

Upanishads

“Tat tvam asi (Thou art that) - the ultimate realization is the identity of Atman (the soul) with Brahman (the divine reality).”

Romans 1:20

“For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.”

Rig Veda 1.164.46

“The truth is one; sages call it by different names; some call it fire, some call it wind, some call it water.”

Mark 12:29

“Jesus answered, 'The most important is: Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.'”

Rig Veda 1.164.46

“They call it Indra, Mitra, Varuna, Agni, and also the celestial bird Garutman. The sages describe the One Being in many ways.”

Hebrews 11:14-16

“People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. But they are longing for a better country - a heavenly one.”

Mahabharata 3.84

“The pilgrim who visits the sacred sites and bathes in the holy rivers is purified of all sins accumulated over many lifetimes.”

Matthew 6:9-13

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

The Lord's Prayer

Bhagavad Gita 12:6-7

“But those who renounce all actions in Me and regard Me as their only aim, worshipping Me with all their heart, are most certainly my devotees.”

1 Corinthians 15:42-44

“So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory.”

Bhagavad Gita 2:20

“The soul is neither born, and nor does it die; all paths lead to the same truth, though it may seem different in appearance.”

Doctrine of reincarnation (samsara and moksha)

Matthew 5:14-16

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.”

Rig Veda 1.1.1

“Agni (the sacred fire) is the first among the gods, the messenger between heaven and earth, worthy of our reverence.”

Colossians 2:16-17

“Let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.”

Bhagavad Gita 2:25

“Festivals and sacred times mark the rhythm of the cosmos, honoring the cycles of creation and the seasons of devotion.”

Hebrews 10:10

“And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”

Bhagavad Gita 3:13-14

“The righteous who eat food left after sacrifice are freed from all sins; but sinners eat the sin of their greed.”

Genesis 2:15

“The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”

Atharvaveda 12.1.12

“Earth, in which the seas, the rivers and many waters lie, from which arise foods and fields of grain — bearer of all that breathes and moves.”

Romans 5:3-4

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character.”

Bhagavad Gita 2:14

“The contact between the senses and sense objects creates feelings of heat and cold, pleasure and pain; these are transient and must be endured.”

Matthew 23:10

“Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah.”

Bhagavad Gita 4:34

“Seek a spiritual master who has realized the truth; approach him with reverence and sincere inquiry, and he will impart wisdom to you.”

John 14:2-3

“My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”

Bhagavad Gita 2:22

“As a person sheds worn-out garments and wears new ones, so also the individual soul casts off worn-out bodies and enters new ones.”

Continuous cycle of rebirth

Genesis 6:11-9:17

“And the Lord said, 'I will blot out from the earth the human beings I have created, for I am sorry that I have made them.'”

Matsya Purana

“The great fish Matsya appeared to warn Manu of the coming deluge and guided him to safety.”

Matthew 7:12

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.”

Mahabharata 5:1517

“This is the sum of duty: do naught unto others which would cause you pain if done to you.”

John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Mandukya Upanishad 1

“The syllable OM, the eternal Brahman, is the highest meditation. Knowledge of this reaches the supreme goal of all knowledge.”

John 1:1-3

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Through him all things were made.”

Taittiriya Upanishad 1.1

“From the Word (Brahman) all beings are born; by the Word they are sustained; and into the Word they ultimately dissolve.”

1 John 4:7-8

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”

Chandogya Upanishad 6.2.1

“That which is the finest essence, that essence which all this world is made of - that is the truth, that is Atman, that is immortal.”

James 3:17

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit.”

Kena Upanishad 2.1-2

“That which speech cannot express, but which speech reveals, know that alone to be Brahman, not what people worship here.”