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๐๏ธ Hinduism
Hinduism โ Origin & Beliefs
World's oldest living religion (4,000+ years); Dharma, Karma, Moksha and the eternal cycle of life
India ๐ฎ๐ณ 2000 BC Hinduism
Key Facts
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Oldest living religion; originated in Indus Valley and Vedic period (2000โ1500 BC)
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Core beliefs: Dharma (duty), Karma (action and consequence), Samsara (cycle of rebirth), Moksha (liberation)
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No single founder or central authority; incredibly diverse โ 1.2 billion followers; 3rd largest religion
๐ Did you know? "Hinduism" was not the original name โ it was called "Sanatana Dharma" (Eternal Way); the name Hindu came from Persian "Sindhu" (the Indus river)
Quick Reference
Category
Hinduism
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Year / Era
2000 BC
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World's oldest living religion (4,000+ years)