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Hinduism is an important religion in India.This is the Hindu symbol for Om. It
represents the divine.
The AryansThe Aryans invaded India around 1500 B.C.
When the Aryans invaded India, they brought their religious beliefs.
Hinduism is a religion largely based on the beliefs of the Aryans.
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The Aryans invaded
the Indus River Valley. Hinduismis largely basedon the religious
beliefs of the Aryans.
No Single Holy BookUnlike Judaism, Christianity, and Islam,
Hinduism has no single holy book.
However, there are many significant Hindu writings.
The Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, and the Vedas are important Hindu writings.
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Many gods, One ForceHindus believe in many gods. As such,
Hinduism can be considered polytheistic.
However, Hindus believe that every god is a manifestation of one Supreme Being.
Brahman is the Supreme Being.
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Hindus believe inmany gods.
However, Hindusbelieve that every
god is amanifestation of a single, Supreme
Being.
Karma and ReincarnationHindus believe in karma. Karma is the
belief that every action brings an equal reaction. If a person does a good deed, he will be rewarded in the future.
Hindus also believe in reincarnation. Reincarnation is the belief that a person’s soul is reborn after death.
A person’s karma determines his reincarnation.
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The Caste SystemHindus also believe in a caste system. The
caste system is a fixed social class system.
A Hindus is born into his caste and must remain in his caste a lifetime.
Brahmins (Priests), Warriors, Merchants, and Farmers are Hindu castes.
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DharmaDHARMA= DUTYEvery caste has its rules.
Dharma is the Sanskrit word for the rules of caste.
Marrying in your caste is an example of dharma.
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