The word Hindu came from the word Sindhu which meant those who lived on the other side of the Indus river. The Persian pronounced the Sindhu as Hindus , and all people living on the other side of the river Sindhu were called by them as Hindus
Hindu as per modern definition, is a person who is adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent. as per modern definition, is a person who is adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
The above details are not wriiten by me. It is what I found in internet describing a "Hindu". I call myself a Hindu. Officially my religion is Hindu Religion. But who is a Hindu?
What I understood is from the definition is that there is no such religion in real. Even the Indian Supreme court says " Hinduism is not a religion with one God or one Holy scripture. The practices of Hindus vary from region to region, place to place, The Gods worshipped, the customs, traditions, practices, rituals... all differ. Yet, all these people are Hindus". How ?
To me, Hinduism is not a single religion. You may ask why?
The definition of Religion is either of the following:
1. a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b.A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2.The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3.A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4.A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
None of the above fits good enough to call Hinduism as a single religion. The concepts followed or so disparate and contradictory among the various sects, that no one can call them as conforming to one religion.
Then why we call all of us belonging to Hindu Religion?
That is a question I would like to ask. May be some one will have a convincing answer.
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