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Hinduism
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Hinduism โ Origin & Beliefs
๐ฎ๐ณIndiaยท2000 BC
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๐๏ธHinduism โ Origin & Beliefs
World's oldest living religion (4,000+ years); Dharma, Karma, Moksha and the eternal cycle of life
Key Facts
- 1Oldest living religion; originated in Indus Valley and Vedic period (2000โ1500 BC)
- 2Core beliefs: Dharma (duty), Karma (action and consequence), Samsara (cycle of rebirth), Moksha (liberation)
- 3No single founder or central authority; incredibly diverse โ 1.2 billion followers; 3rd largest religion
๐ก "Hinduism" was not the original name โ it was called "Sanatana Dharma" (Eternal Way); the name Hindu came from Persian "Sindhu" (the Indus river)
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