4.12.11

Hinduism


About Hinduism ->
Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world, and is based on ancient texts known as the Vedas, as well as prehistoric animist religions which existed in the Mohenjo Daro civilization. Indian people commonly refer to Hinduism by the more traditional phrase Eternal Religion (sanatana dharma) and the religion is as wonderfully complex as it is colorful
While Hinduism is said by some scholars to have 330 million gods (roughly one unique god per every three believers), those Hindus that believe in deities - and not all Hindus do - consider themselves monotheists. In essence, they worship a single anthropomorphic personal chosen deity, known as an ishtadevata. Others may choose to worship a couple, such as Vishnu and Lakshmi, a trio (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), or a quintet, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha, Surya and Devi. It is common to hear religious scholars, gurus and laypeople alike say that God has many names and forms. One might also hear the phrase One truth, many paths.

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