Hinduism
is the major religion of India, practiced by more than
80% of the population. In contrast to other religions,
it has no founder. Considered the oldest religion in the
world, it dates back, perhaps, to prehistoric times.
According
to Hindu beliefs, Brahman is the principle and source
of the universe. This divine intelligence pervades all
beings, including the individual soul. Thus the many Hindu
deities are manifestations of the one Brahman. Hinduism
is based on the concept of reincarnation, in which all
living beings, from plants on earth to gods above, are
caught in a cosmic cycle of becoming and perishing.
Life
is determined by the law of karma—one is reborn
to a higher level of existence based on moral behavior
in a previous phase of existence. Life on earth is regarded
as transient and a burden. The goal of existence is liberation
from the cycle of rebirth and death and entrance into
the indescribable state of moksha (liberation).
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