Hinduism

Hinduism has no historical founder or single being connected with its beginning. There is no single book or sacred text to define what it means to be Hindu. Hinduism is a religion focusing primarily on dharma and moksha. It is socially structured based upon Varna and Ashrama and assigns individuals to one of four classes: Priests (Brahmins), Rulers/Warriors (Rajas), Farmers/Merchants, and the servants/laborers (Shudras). All of these individuals together share one common goal, the desire to achieve release from the cycle of birth and rebirth.








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