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This most important part of the Mahabharata is the most famous of Hindu scriptures. The problem of renouncing the world is examined
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Upanishads are a clarification of the Vedas. The are revealed scriptures of high importance.
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The Hindu response to Buddhism and Jainism results in further changes to the main teachings of Hinduism.
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Hinduism returns as the dominant religion of India. Temples and monuments are built to honor Hindu ideas, gods and beliefs. This is the era of the Hindu Renaissance.
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Rise of devotional movements, puja rituals, and idea of equality of devotees.
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Brahmins--religious leaders
Kshatriyas--nobles, warriers
Vaisyas--artisans, farmers
Shudras--unskilled laborers
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commentaries on the Vedic texts, speculate on the origin of the universe and the nature of deity, and atman and its relationship to Brahman . They introduce the doctrine of karma and recommend meditation and the practice of yoga.
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Muslims arrive in India and influence the evolution of the Hindu faith
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hinduism spreaded around india
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the hatred the hindu have for violence and through the popularity it got from celeberties.
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believe and do different things, several concepts and traditions bind them together. Many of these beliefs were compiled in a set of scriptures.known as the Vedas.
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The Vedas as sacred literature are a collection of early hymns dating from the Aryan invasion of India.The essential meaning of ritual is identified with Self. Process, an undivided whole and the fundamental reality, is beyond logic and language. Deities are the symbols of the forces of life.
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the valley's inhabitants appear to have moved out . They resettled among new neighbors in northwestern India and encountered a group of people from central Asia who brought with them warrior ethics and a religion called Vedism.
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The British shipping and trading centers brought industry and European education leading to new religious movements
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British Crown takes control of India
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Gandhi's campaigns for national independence were based on satyagraha techniques to awaken the inner voice of the oppressors to the truth and rightness of their own heart.
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hinduism does not have a specific founder. hinduism was originated in india.
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Shankara teaches the reality of One Brahman or One God, introducing significant monotheistic beliefs into Hinduism
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Mauryan Dynasty founded by Chandragupta
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over 800 million indians , 80.5% of total population are hinduism.
