A much later phenomenon in Hindu history, though ironically claimed to be of antiquity.
Category: Dharmic Religions
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?
There’re undoubtedly major differnces in various Indian traditions, but there’re also similar major differences between the denominations considered Hindu.
Indian Subcontinent/Hindu Civilaztion has been the birthplace of a plethora of different diverse traditions, starting from Antiquity.