The Origin Of Hinduism

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Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion and was originated in the Indian subcontinent. Surprisingly as big as it is rare that Hinduism doesn’t have a start. Not a single founder, religious organization, or specific system, but it has evolved over thousands of years. Hinduism has a wide range of body in cultural and philosophical practices. Hinduism consists of belief and tradition. It has not only survived countless attacks from invading nations and religions, but has also changed and grown more than anything other religion has. It has been suggested that the Aryans are said to have invaded India around 1500 BC, added their traditions and chaste system to the culture. This is the only origin of the idea of Hinduism known. The prominent themes in Hindu beliefs are the four Puruṣārthas: Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Dharma is considered highest point of a follower of Hinduism. The Dharma is made up of the belifs that make the order that makes life and universe good and working. These are thing such as laws, human rights, duties, morals and “the right way of living” . Artha is the pursuit of wealth is social settings, jobs and money. This is the “means of life”, this gives the resources that lets …show more content…

Bhakti is done in many ways, from reciting different scriptures and holy texts, to saying original prayers in a home, temple or by river bank. Bhakit can be performed in the presence of an idol, but doesn’t have to be. Bhakti can be done as a community. Devotional verses or poems are sung or read by the people of the community. Although Hindu’s can choose what gods they would like to worship and follow the most common ones are Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism. These gods have rituals and festivals that go with them. Although practicing Bhakti is a popular and big part of Hinduism it is not mandatory. Not all Hindus worship a

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