What exactly is the Hindu identity? Is it Sanatan Dharma, like the traditionalists proclaim? Is it a way of life? What is relationship of it with Jain, Bauddha, Sikh? Are they off shoots?
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There’re undoubtedly major differnces in various Indian traditions, but there’re also similar major differences between the denominations considered Hindu.
In this part, I will try to throw some light on the historical development of Hindu Self Identity and its relation with Sikh , Jaina & Bauddha.Slowly, the Indian groups themselves started using the term, Hindu , differentiating themselves and their “traditional ways” from those of the invaders. The historical development of Hindu self-identity within […]
Hinduism in its current form though bereft of many things which were once its part, is still much diverse and nuanced.
Indian Subcontinent/Hindu Civilaztion has been the birthplace of a plethora of different diverse traditions, starting from Antiquity.
How old is the term Hindu? Was it given by the Mughal Invaders or is it more archaic than most people assume it to be??