Hinduism is essentially an Indian phenomenon. It is the dominant faith of India, practised by over 80% of the population. Since religion is a way of life in India, Hinduism forms an integral part of the entire Indian tradition. Here's a brief discussion on the basics of this universal religion.
Definition
It is not easy to define Hinduism, for it is more than a religion in the Western
sense.
Uniqueness
Hinduism can never be neatly slotted into any particular belief system.
Origin
According to historians, the origin of Hinduism dates back to 5000 or more years.
Basic
Tenets
Hinduism lacks any unified system of beliefs and ideas.
Scriptures
Two types of sacred writings constitute the Hindu scriptures: heard (sruti)
and memorized (smriti).
Gods
& Deities
Hinduism believes that there is only one supreme Absolute called Brahman, but
it does not advocate the worship of one particular deity.
