RLGA01H3 Final: Complete Religion Notes (All lectures inclusive)
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Kkeeyy tteerrmmss:: hinduism, hindu, religion, dharma, sanatana dharma, tilaks, visnu, siva, mleccha, hindutva, bharata. Religion: general definition a ritualistic practice, where practicers are aiming for higher truth . Hinduism laid down basis for most religions. Shintoism have certain belief of god gods are not creators; more like spirits that guard the sun, tree, etc. 85% of the one billion people living in india are known as hindus. The terms (hinduism, religion, india) are not terms that originate from indigenous words of india; each suggests uniformity and consistency that does not actually exist. When studying religious traditions of the east, we must accustom ourselves to: Not called by its name in the past. Persian origin from around 12th century ce. Persians used the term hindu to refer to indians, not the religion. A western term given to the religion scholars argue that there is no such thing as hinduism. To practice hinduism means to practice duty.
