Hinduism

/'hindu:izm/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A major world religion: A diverse body of religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions and practices that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by concepts such as dharma (duty/ethics), karma (action and consequence), samsara (cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation from this cycle).
    • A cultural and societal system: The complex set of beliefs and social structures, including the traditional caste system, that has historically shaped life in India and other parts of South Asia.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun: is one of the world's oldest religions, with a rich collection of sacred texts like the Vedas and the Upanishads. Many festivals, such as Diwali and Holi, are central to the practice of . The concepts of karma and reincarnation are fundamental to .
Advanced Usage
  • "Sanatana Dharma": A traditional term used within the tradition to refer to Hinduism, meaning "the eternal law" or "the eternal way."
Variants and Related Words
  • Hindu (noun): An adherent of Hinduism.
  • Hindu (adjective): Of or relating to Hinduism or Hindus.
  • Hindutva (noun): A political ideology emphasizing Hindu cultural nationalism.
Synonyms
  • Sanatana Dharma: (See 'Advanced Usage' above).
  • Vedic religion: Refers to the ancient, text-based roots of the tradition, though modern Hinduism is broader.
Related Phrases
  • "Practicing Hinduism": The act of observing the rituals, ethics, and spiritual disciplines of the religion.
  • "Hindu cosmology": The understanding of the universe, time, and creation within Hindu thought.
Related Idioms

(Note: As a proper noun for a religion, Hinduism itself is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. Idioms would more commonly involve its core concepts like karma or dharma.) - "It's my karma": A common phrase derived from Hindu/Buddhist philosophy, used to express that a current situation is the result of one's past actions. I lost my wallet. I guess it's my karma for being so careless yesterday.

Noun
  1. a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils
  2. the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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