how was it found? wat r some beliefs? wats the caste system? important books? polytheistic? karma? samsara? and moksha?
2007-09-24 14:20:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
(1)There is No religion by name Hindu"ism"--Sanaathana Dharmam was given the name Hindu by Middle east people.(2) Sanathana means from "time Immemorial---Not a single peson founded the religion.Many saints of the Indian Sub-continent including the present day "Afganistan(Hindu name Khaandhaar) gradually developed the religion from the "Revelations" of God to many "Arshas"
(3)Beliefs -a long answer is needed.
(4) Caste system is NOT religious order -but a Social order.based on Professions
(5) Rg,Yajur,Saaman, &Atharva are Authoritative Texts-there are somany supporting Texts
(6)Hindu religion is Monotheistic.God is addressed by many names-It is NOT POLYTHEISTIC
(7) Karma,Samsaara,Moksha(Mukthi) all require long essays,search any Hindu Religion Website
2007-09-25 14:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please read Bhagavad gita at it is and Srimad Bhagavatam.
http://www.asitis.com/gallery/
http://www.srimadbhagavatam.org/
http://lalive.us/
2007-09-24 22:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋