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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hindu dharma
"हिंदू धर्म विश्व के सबसे प्राचीन धर्मों में से एक है।"
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A major world religion and cultural tradition originating on the Indian subcontinent, characterized by the belief in reincarnation, karma, and a supreme being or ultimate reality with many forms and manifestations.
"Hinduism is considered by many scholars to be the oldest of the major world religions still actively practiced today." - 2
The way of life, social practices, and philosophical systems associated with the Hindu tradition.
"Her academic research focuses on the intersection of modern politics and traditional Hinduism in rural India."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Persian word 'Hindū', referencing the Indus River, combined with the English suffix '-ism' denoting a system, belief, or practice. The term was popularized in the 19th century during the British colonial period to encompass the diverse religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions indigenous to the Indian subcontinent.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hinduism" is said worldwide
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hindouisme
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.du.ism/
"L'hindouisme est l'une des plus anciennes religions du monde."
Hinduismus
Transliteration: /hɪnduˈɪsmʊs/
"Der Hinduismus hat eine Vielzahl von heiligen Schriften."
induismo
Transliteration: /inˈduzmo/
"L'induismo comprende diverse tradizioni filosofiche e spirituali."
hinduismo
Transliteration: /in.duˈiz.mo/
"El hinduismo es la religión mayoritaria en la India."
hinduísmo
Transliteration: /ĩ.duˈiz.mu/
"O hinduísmo possui uma rica mitologia cheia de divindades."
हिंदू धर्म
Transliteration: hindu dharma
"हिंदू धर्म विश्व के सबसे प्राचीन धर्मों में से एक है।"
印度教
Transliteration: Yìndùjiào
"印度教是世界上最古老的宗教之一。"
힌두교
Transliteration: hindugyo
"힌두교는 인도에서 시작된 고대 종교입니다."
ヒンドゥー教
Transliteration: Hindūkyō
"ヒンドゥー教には多くの神々が存在します。"
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