when and who started hinduism?

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also if anyone knows how it spread that would help to. NA dthe reason im asking is cuz the book we got doesnt say ANY of the stuff we need

Answer 1

HINDUISM

The History of Hinduism:


3250 and 2750 BC:

The earliest evidence of elements of Hinduism date back 3000 BC.

1500 BC:

The Vedic civilization was one of the earliest High Civilizations of the world, with large urban centers, advanced technical skills and extensive trade connections with the rest of the ancient world.

These Vedic Aryans worshipped as well nature. Hence many of their deities and their favorites being Indra (rain), Agni (fire) and Surya (Sun) etc.

500 BC:

The Puranic period saw the emergence of domestic rituals in worship and of personal devotion to the deities. During this period the movements of Jainism (There are 2 million Jains in India today. In Jainism salvation is seen in terms of acquiring god – like “knowing”.) and Buddhism.

323 BC:

For most of its known history India has been divided into a large number of Kingdoms which feuded with each other. The Mauryas established an Empire in the Center and North – West of India and supported Buddhism. The Kusanas who invaded in the first century AD, continued this tradition.

320 – 540 AD:

It was not until the Imperial Guptas that Hinduism experienced resurgence between 320 and 540 AD. During this period many temples were built and growth of the Puranas and the cultivation of Sanskrit literature. This period is usually named the Golden Age of Hindu Culture.

8th – 18th century AD:

A Muslim Empire grew from around the start of the 8th century in India which lasted until the British abolished it in 1808. During Muslim rule the Vijayanagara Empire was also established from 1336 its rulers were strong supporters of Hindu religion and culture. Hinduism suffered from 1565 under the Mogul Empire.

18th century AD:

Hinduism with the declared British policy of non- – interference with indigenous religion started to slowly recover. Western culture and the fundamental beliefs of Christian missionaries started to have an impact upon Hinduism. Significant Hindu figures like Rammohan Roy (1772 – 1833) attempted to reform Hinduism, whilst reaffirming Hindu values. He claimed that all the Christian ethics were already present in his own Hindu heritage. He organised in 1828 the Brahmo Samja a society for worshippers of God and classical Hindu scriptures.

Sri Ramakrishna (1836 – 1886) sought in his mystical trances for communion with the ‘Divine Mother’ and held that there was a universal truth present in all religions and saw the oneness of God present in many manifestations, as the Divine Mother, as Sita, as Rama, as Krishna, as Muhammad and as Jesus Christ.

After his death the Ramakrishna Mission was set up to carry on his missionary, social and educational work. Vivekananda (Narendra Nath Dutt 1863 - 1902) a disciple of Ramakrishna founded the mission and impressed the West at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893 which resulted in many Europeans and Americans becoming interested in Hinduism

Indian Independence movement:

Hindu religious ideals provided much of the inspiration for the independence movement. Mahatma Gandhi one of its leaders, who had been influenced by Vivekananda, stated, “ My life is my message, for him truth was God, and non – violence was the way to achieve the realization of God”. Gandhi rejected the caste system and was particularly concerned about the plight of the untouchables.

Republic of India:

In 1947 India and Pakistan were partitioned and under India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Hinduism saw a major renaissance. However after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 many Hindus started to become disillusioned with the Congress Party and Hindu nationalists .......

Answer 2

Hinduism has a long and complex history. It is a blend of ancient legends, beliefs and customs which has adapted, blended with, and spawned numerous creeds and practices. Please note: The 'traditional' view of Hindu history, as described in this section, has been challenged by modern scholars. In particular, various scholars have advanced the following theories: Hindu religion pre-dated 3000BCE 'Aryan', a Sanskrit word meaning 'noble', does not refer to an invading race at all The Aryans did not invade but migrated gradually The Aryans were native to the area, or found there long before the alleged invasion Hinduism originated solely in India There is ongoing controversy over which version of Hindu history is the correct one. Prehistoric religion:(3000-1000 BCE) The earliest evidence for elements of the Hindu faith dates back as far as 3000 BCE. Archaeological excavations in the Punjab and Indus valleys (right) have revealed the existence of urban cultures at Harappa, the prehistoric capital of the Punjab (located in modern Pakistan); and Mohenjo-daro on the banks of the River Indus. Archaeological work continues on other sites at Kalibangan, Lothal and Surkotada. The excavations have revealed signs of early rituals and worship. In Mohenjodaro, for example, a large bath has been found, with side rooms and statues which could be evidence of early purification rites. Elsewhere, phallic symbols and a large number statues of goddesses have been discovered which could suggest the practice of early fertility rites. This early Indian culture is sometimes called the Indus Valley civilisation.

Answer 3

Back when man first started searching for God, Satan knew he would have to do something to confuse mankind, so he started all the different religions. So my best answer is that Satan started Hinduism a very long time ago.

Answer 4

OOO!!!! I just learned this!!!! Ok, i don't know when, but Hinduism has no founder. So no one started it. Seriously. I got that answer right on my test.

Answer 5

Gautama Siddhartha

Answer 6

Cant really tell. I hear it is the oldest religion and that all other religions branch out from it.

Answer 7

i wanted to help but i cant, i'm sorry, just surf the internet