| What is Hinduism? | | | | and animal spirits and life after death form an |
| Hinduism is an age-old, worldwide popular religion. Its | | | | important basis of Hinduism. The followers of Hinduism |
| huge following makes it rank third among all religions. | | | | draw their positive energies from the idols of Gods |
| Hinduism, unlike other important religions, does not | | | | and Goddesses which they believe are the symbol of |
| believe in a single doctrine and is not preached by just | | | | existence of God on the earth. The utmost believers |
| a single religious organization. Neither is it founded by a | | | | of Hinduism keep their faith in a single Godly image |
| single guru nor does it follow a single ethical system. | | | | which is their supreme source of energy. The |
| Hinduism is not just a religion; it is a culture, a tradition, a | | | | appreciable fact about Hinduism is that although being |
| way of leading a pious life in the name of God, with no | | | | henotheistic by nature, its preachers hold equal respect |
| specific set of rules. | | | | and trust for other Gods and Goddesses. |
| History | | | | About the Followers |
| Hinduism is believed to be as old as history itself and | | | | The preachers of Hinduism are spread-out all over the |
| exists on the earth since times immemorial. According | | | | world and strongly believe in the power of almighty. |
| to historians, innumerable communities have been | | | | The religion has broken the cross-border limits and has |
| preaching and promoting Hinduism all round the world | | | | reached each nook and corner of the world. |
| since 1500 BC. The holy land of India is believed to the | | | | According to a survey conducted by the |
| birthplace of Hinduism. | | | | “Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches”, |
| Basic Philosophy of Hinduism | | | | about one-sixth of the world’s population preaches |
| Hinduism is ancient by nature and is among the most | | | | Hinduism, out of which maximum reside in India, Nepal |
| mingled up religions with certain beliefs. Belief in human | | | | and Sri Lanka. |