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1 day ago · The history of Hinduism covers a wide variety of related religious traditions native to the Indian subcontinent. It overlaps or coincides with the development of religion in the Indian subcontinent since the Iron Age, with some of its traditions tracing back to prehistoric religions such as those of the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilisation.
3 days ago · Hinduism has approximately 1.2 billion adherents worldwide (15% of the world's population). Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world behind Christianity (31.5%) and Islam (23.3%). Most Hindus live in Asian countries, and the majority of Nepal and India are Hindus, and a significant number in Mauritius.
1 day ago · India is notable for its religious diversity, with Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, and Jainism among the nation's major religions. The predominant religion, Hinduism, has been shaped by various historical schools of thought, including those of the Upanishads , [379] the Yoga Sutras , the Bhakti movement , [378] and by Buddhist ...
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4 days ago · This article was most recently revised and updated by Matt Stefon. Ramakrishna Mission, Hindu religious society that carries out extensive educational and philanthropic work in India and expounds a modern version of Advaita Vedanta—a school of Indian philosophy—in Western countries.
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May 9, 2024 · Hinduism: A Brief Overview. Hinduism evolved from the Vedic religion of ancient India. The major branches of Hinduism are Vaishnavism and Shaivism, each of which includes many different sects.
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May 9, 2024 · Hinduism Vedanta. Buy now! Summary: This is the English translation of the Brahma-sutras including the commentary (Bhashya) of Shankara. The Brahma-sutra (or, Vedanta-sutra) is one of the three canonical texts of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and represents an early exposition the Vedantic interpretation of the Upanishads.
Apr 30, 2024 · A standard collection. First volume has selections from traditional sources. Second volume has selections from 1800 to the present. Has two parts. First section has selections that represent major themes in classical traditions. Second section, which is much longer has selections related to the devotional movements associated with major deities.
