Hinduism Explained
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Hinduism, the oldest religion, originated from the merging of the Indus Valley Civilization and Indian nomads with core beliefs in Brahman, Atma, karma, moksha, the Vedas, cyclical time, and Dharma, alongside texts like the Upanishads, Puranas, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. Despite emphasizing life goals and advising against temptations, Hinduism features a pantheon of gods and a caste system that initially assigned roles based on abilities but became rigid over time, leading to the concept of upper and lower castes and the Untouchables, although modern changes are allowing for more mingling among castes.
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- Hinduism, originating from the merging of the Indus Valley Civilization and Indian nomads around 1500 BC, encompasses seven core beliefs like karma, moksha, and Dharma, with texts like the Vedas and Upanishads serving as foundational scriptures.
- The caste system in Hinduism, initially designed to assign roles based on abilities, evolved over time due to societal influences, leading to the emergence of upper and lower castes, with some jobs being considered impure. Despite modern changes allowing for more mingling among castes, remnants of caste preferences persist in some Hindu communities.
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Recent questions
What are the core beliefs of Hinduism?
Brahman, Atma, karma, moksha, Vedas, cyclical time, Dharma
What are the significant Hindu sacred texts?
Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata
Who are the major gods in Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
What are the life goals emphasized in Hinduism?
Dharma, artha, kama, moksha
What is the caste system in Hinduism?
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
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