Hinduism 70+1000=1070
Introduction
Hinduism is the third most popular religion in the world after Christianity and Islam. Their origin comes from India in a place called the Indus Valley, which actually pertains to Pakistan. Is considered one of the most archaic religion ways and is the result of an enormous variety of religious traditions, ranging from innumerable small, unsophisticated cults to the major religious movements with millions of adherents spread over the entire subcontinent. It is also known as Sanatana Dharma or Eternal Truth.
In the Hindu tradition there is no single revelation. There is no single founder, devotional tradition, or philosophy which can be said to define Sanatana Dharma. However, every single aspect in the world is related to spirituality and thus it is always close to one’s mind.
Belief System
It is understood that Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system as it is a diverse belief system ranging from monotheism through the entire spectrum to atheism. It is something called henotheism, but is so diverse any simple term will result in an overgeneralization.
There are discrepancies on this concept by some people who state that Hinduism does not lack of uniting belief system and that considering so is based in an inaccurate premise. However they recognize that Hinduism has many uniting belief system and that is an umbrella term for many different traditions. (Prakasa, 2007, ¶ 2-3)
What makes up the Hindu Religion?
By definition, religion means “to tie back,” “to tie again.” When it is talked about religion there are basically two questions in place, what is behind the five senses I have to perceive the world I am on and what wil ...