Hinduism

Makings of Hindu Religion

Hinduism is not literally seen as a religion due to the lacking of a uniting belief system. Hinduism is considered to be the name of several religions categorized together. Hinduism can also be referenced as Sanatana Dharma. Sanatana Dharma is loosely translated as eternal or ageless, (Sanatana) and religion, (Dharma.). Sanatana Dharma is believed to have several expressions ranging from extreme sensuality to extreme asceticism (Fisher, 2005). An individual can personally devote themselves to a divine one or a deity, or the individual can worship multiple images representing several deities or divine ones. The traditions of Hinduism show that the followers of Hinduism worship and praise various divine ones. India is said to have more than three hundred million deities. The traditions of Hinduism accept as true that there are countless faces to the divine. There are variations of Hinduism, that at the end of the day have a set of beliefs and traditions. These beliefs and traditions have progressed with age and time. The traditions of Hinduism are followed and practiced by the scriptures and text of Vedas. The Vedas is consisted of four parts of ancient scared hymn. The orthodox Hindus had their beliefs of the Vedas. The Vedas are believed to not be the writings of humans, but rather the teachings of the divine.

Cultural and Societal Influences

Hinduism is vital to the region in which it originated from. The people of India originated Hinduism by several traditions, cultures, and various societal organizations.

The cultural traditions of Hinduism were varied with myths that were passed through generations. The myths, paralleled with the traditions, were practiced and believed for several years. The cultural influence consisted of various forms of discipline to prove one's devotion to a deity and rites of the ancient scriptures that would sanctify and purify an individual on their life journey. Culturally, Hinduism was...