Hinduism Religion

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Hinduism

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Hinduism is the principal faith of the Indian subcontinent , as well as the oldest religion in the world . Hinduism is characterized mainly by a belief in reincarnation and a large pantheon of gods and goddesses . It likewise encourages its followers to seek spiritual and moral truth through their own systematic efforts

Hinduism

Hinduism is the principal faith of the Indian subcontinent , as well as the oldest religion in the world . The term Hindu was derived from the

br Indus River , the waterway which was believed to have facilitated the emergence of civilization in India . Hinduism is characterized mainly by a belief in reincarnation and a large pantheon of gods and goddesses . It likewise encourages its followers to seek spiritual and moral truth through their own systematic efforts (MSN Encarta , 2009

Components of Hinduism

Hinduism is composed primarily of five principles and ten disciplines The first principle is the belief in the existence of God . The Hindus believe that there is only one absolute god , symbolized by the Om or Aum . This deity , however , has three major manifestations - Brahma Vishnu and Shiva . The second principle is the philosophy that all human beings are divine (Das , 2009

The third principle is unity of existence through love . All human beings must treat each other and all other living beings with respect and compassion . The fourth principle is religious harmony . Hinduism espouses tolerance towards nonbelievers . The fifth principle is knowledge of the 3 Gs - the Ganges...