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Hinduism
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Hinduism โ€” Origin & Beliefs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndiaยท2000 BC

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๐Ÿ•‰๏ธHinduism 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 (2000โ€“1500 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

๐Ÿ’ก "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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