How does a Hindu avoid tragedy? How does Hinduism provide for a sense of security against the unknown?
A knowledgeable Hindu will not be afraid of tragedy because he knows that he is part that indestructible Brahma (God) and all the tragedies as well as happiness that appear are just because of Avidya and Maya (illusion that is inherent to creation). As said before a knowledgeable Hindu will not be afraid of Unknown because for him nothing is unknown everything including you are manifestation of God, so he is not afraid. Hindu religion accepts that all people are not born philosophers and knowledgeable and some people might need help in form of prayers and rituals. Things like Astrology and religious rituals are to help people who do not have higher knowledge. Less knowledgeable Hindus will pray to God seeking Gods protection against unknown by using certain religious rituals. Astrology can help in fore seeing a tragedy. But you need to take guidance from a good astrologer (there are many fraud astrologers also, so beware!!!). Practical experience of many people suggests that a very goo
