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'''Hinduism''' is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE or earlier. It is a complex, diverse, and pluralistic tradition with no single founder or unified scripture. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over a billion adherents, primarily in [[India]] and [[Nepal]]. | {{#seo: | ||
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}} {{Infobox religion | |||
| name = Hinduism | |||
| image = Om_symbol.jpeg | |||
| image_caption = The "Om" – sacred sound and spiritual icon | |||
| founder = Not attributed to a single founder | |||
| founded = Prehistoric to ~1500 BCE (Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic period) | |||
| origin = Indian subcontinent | |||
| texts = Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata | |||
| beliefs = Dharma, Karma, Moksha, Reincarnation, Atman (Hinduism)|Atman, Brahman | |||
| practices = Puja, meditation, yoga, chanting, pilgrimage, rituals | |||
| goal = Moksha (liberation from samsara) | |||
| followers = ~1.2 billion | |||
| sects = Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Smartism | |||
| symbols = Om, Swastika, Trishula, Lotus | |||
| motto = "Truth is one, paths are many" (Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti) | |||
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}}'''Hinduism''' is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE or earlier. It is a complex, diverse, and pluralistic tradition with no single founder or unified scripture. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over a billion adherents, primarily in [[India]] and [[Nepal]]. | |||
== Beliefs and Philosophy == | == Beliefs and Philosophy == | ||
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* '''Moksha''' – liberation from the cycle of rebirth | * '''Moksha''' – liberation from the cycle of rebirth | ||
Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]]. | Hindus believe in a supreme reality called '''Brahman''', which is eternal and formless but manifests through deities like [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]]. | ||
== Sacred Texts == | == Sacred Texts == | ||
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* '''Smriti''' – "that which is remembered", including the [[Ramayana]], [[Mahabharata]], and the [[Puranas]] | * '''Smriti''' – "that which is remembered", including the [[Ramayana]], [[Mahabharata]], and the [[Puranas]] | ||
The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts. | The [[Bhagavad Gita]], a part of the Mahabharata, is among the most revered texts. | ||
== Major Denominations == | == Major Denominations == | ||
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* '''Smartism''' – liberal worship of five major deities | * '''Smartism''' – liberal worship of five major deities | ||
Each tradition has its unique practices, philosophies, and scriptures. | Each tradition has its unique practices, philosophies, and scriptures. | ||
== Practices == | == Practices == | ||
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* '''Yoga''' and meditation | * '''Yoga''' and meditation | ||
* '''Pilgrimage''' to sacred sites | * '''Pilgrimage''' to sacred sites | ||
* '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]] | * '''Observance of festivals''' such as [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Navaratri]] | ||
== Influence == | == Influence == | ||
Hinduism has had a profound impact on Indian art, culture, architecture, and law. It also gave rise to other religions like [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]]. | Hinduism has had a profound impact on Indian art, culture, architecture, and law. It also gave rise to other religions like [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], and [[Sikhism]]. | ||
== Global Presence == | == Global Presence == | ||
In addition to India and Nepal, large Hindu communities exist in | In addition to India and Nepal, large Hindu communities exist in Mauritius, Bali (Indonesia), Trinidad and Tobago, Fiji, the [[United States]], and the United Kingdom. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* | * Sanatana Dharma | ||
* | * Bhagavad Gita | ||
* | * Vedas | ||
* | * Hindu Festivals | ||
* | * Indian Philosophy | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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