Hinduism

Hinduism

Foundation of the Hindu Religion

Hinduism is referred to the most dominant religion of the subcontinent of India, most importantly of the regions of Nepal and India. The most significant inclusions in the religion of Hinduism are known as Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Smartism and a number of other traditions. A significant point about the religion of Hinduism is noted that there is a lack of a an obvious uniting belief system, along with a single holy text or a single deity concept. It is further observed that there are thousands of religious groups involved in the complete make up of the Hindu religion. A major component of the Hindu religion is the freedom of religion and beliefs. On the other hand, it is also observed that there are a number of uniting beliefs that are followed by majority of the followers of Hinduism. It is very significantly observed that there are a number of important beliefs that make up the Hindu religion.

There are some significant variations that are observed in the Hindu religion similar to the religion of Christianity and Islam. It is observed that Hindus believe in the concepts of incarnation and Karma. The Hindus also believe that there is also heaven like place called Nirvana. The caste system is also a significant concept in which the Hindus believe to a great extent (Sharma, 1996). It is further observed that the Hindus have always believed in the philosophy of freedom of action, because they believe that the Hindus have a perfect religion. It is a religion in which one aspect of God was characterized as human, and the different gods that the Hindus worship are nothing but the representation of human nature. It is significant that in this way, all the aspects of human nature was adorned and worshipped. These are the ...