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Hinduism

Published on Dec 15, 2015

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by: JOhnathan kown

Hinduism

a major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.

Hindu Beliefs

Hindu people believe in reincarnation.

Caste system

  • The caste system in India is a system of social stratification which has pre-modern origins, was transformed by the British Raj, and is today the basis of reservation in India. It consists of two different concepts, varna and jāti, which may be regarded as different levels of analysis of this system.

More Caste System

  • Brahmana (now more commonly spelled Brahmin): Consist of those engaged in scriptural education and teaching, essential for the continuation of knowledge. Kshatriya: Take on all forms of public service, including administration, maintenance of law and order, and defense.

The Rest Of The Caste System

  • Vaishya: Engage in commercial activity as businessmen. Shudra: Work as semi-skilled and unskilled laborers.

caste

  • the Brahmin group has a share population of 5% and make 65% of the less than 100$/ a month.
  • the Muslim group has a share population of 10% and make 74% of the less than 100$/ a month.
  • 80.5% of India is hindu

Famous People who follow Hinduism

  • JULIA ROBERTS
  • JOHN COLTRANE
  • M.I.A
  • GEORGE HARRISON
  • Russel Brand
  • Ricky Williams
  • Elizabeth gILBERT
Photo by Xuan Che

Extra

  • Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion.
  • Hinduism can be traced back 5,000 to 10,000 b.C.
  • Hindus believe in a god named Brahman.
  • hiNDUS WORSHIP IN A TEMPLE AND ORIGINATED IN INDIA, hINDUISM IS BASED LARGELY ON THE TEACHINGS OF VEDAS