Hinduism

Hinduism, also called as Sanatana Dharma by many believers, is a major religion and philosophy of religion that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a diverse set of beliefs, practices, and traditions, and there is no single founder or central text that defines the religion.

Religious Beliefs
At its core, Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that believes in multiple deities, including Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). However, it also recognizes the existence of a single, ultimate reality or divinity known as Brahman.

Philosophical Beliefs
Hinduism has a rich philosophical tradition, which includes concepts such as karma (the idea that actions have consequences), dharma (the duty or righteousness), and moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death). Hindu philosophy also includes various schools of thought, such as Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the unity of all existence, and Yoga, which focuses on spiritual and physical discipline.

Social and Political Beliefs
The religion also includes a wide range of practices and rituals, such as puja (worship of deities), meditation, and pilgrimage. It has a complex caste system, which determines a person's social status and occupation, and has been a source of controversy and criticism.

Schools of Hinduism
Hinduism encompasses various schools of thought or philosophies, known as darshanas, that have developed over time. Some of the major schools of Hinduism include:


 * 1) Vedanta: Vedanta is a philosophical school that emphasizes the unity of all existence and the identity of the individual soul (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman).
 * 2) Yoga: Yoga is a spiritual and physical discipline that includes a range of practices such as meditation, breathing techniques, and physical postures, with the aim of achieving spiritual insight and liberation.
 * 3) Samkhya: Samkhya is a dualistic philosophical school that posits the existence of two ultimate realities: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter).
 * 4) Nyaya: Nyaya is a school of logic that emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and analysis in understanding reality.
 * 5) Vaisheshika: Vaisheshika is a school of metaphysics and epistemology that posits the existence of atoms and the importance of empirical observation and inference in understanding the nature of reality.
 * 6) Mimamsa: Mimamsa is a school of Vedic interpretation that focuses on the performance of rituals and the study of sacred texts.
 * 7) Tantra: Tantra is a school of thought that emphasizes the importance of ritual practices and the worship of deities to achieve spiritual insight and liberation.

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