- "Hinduism is the world's third-largest religion, with over 1.2–1.35 billion followers."
A polytheistic religion that is based on the Vedas and focuses on the individual soul (atman) and the universal soul (Brahman).
Introduction to Hinduism: Basic introduction and history of Hinduism.
Hindu Scriptures: Overview of the important Hindu texts such as Vedas, Upanishads,etc.
Hindu Gods and Goddesses: Overview of the pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Hindu Beliefs and Philosophy: Principles and practices of Hinduism including karma, dharma, etc.
Hindu Rituals and Practices: Overview of important Hindu rituals such as puja, yagna, etc.
Hindu Festivals and Celebrations: Overview of the major Hindu festivals and their significance.
Yoga and Meditation: Overview of yoga and meditation practices within Hinduism.
Caste System: Explanation of Hindu caste system and its significance.
Hinduism and Other Religions: Comparison of Hinduism with other major religions.
Hinduism and Modern Society: Understanding of Hinduism's role in the modern world.
Hindu Art and Architecture: Overview of Hindu art and architecture as seen in temples, etc.
Hinduism and Ecology: The relationship between Hinduism and the environment.
Hinduism and Science: Understanding of the relationship and conflicts between Hinduism and science.
Women in Hinduism: Overview of the role and position of women in Hinduism.
Hindu Philosophy Schools: Overview of the different schools of philosophy within Hinduism such as Vedanta, Samkhya, etc.
Vedas: The oldest and most sacred scriptures of Hinduism that reveal the knowledge and truth of the universe.
Upanishads: The philosophical texts that elaborate on the teachings of the Vedas.
Puranas: The collection of ancient Hindu mythological stories and legends that cover various aspects of Hindu religion and culture.
Bhagavad Gita: A Hindu scripture that outlines a path of spiritual devotion or Karma Yoga.
Tantra: A sacred text that deals with the harnessing of divine power for spiritual and material purposes.
Yoga: A set of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that aim to connect the soul with the divine.
Vedanta: The philosophical system that interprets the teachings of the Upanishads and establishes the principles of Hinduism.
Dharma: The concept of right conduct and social responsibilities based on Hindu religious and moral principles.
Karma: The law of cause and effect that determines the moral consequences of a person's actions.
Jnana: The path of knowledge that leads to spiritual enlightenment.
Bhakti: The path of devotion that leads to the surrender and love for God.
Avatar: The concept of the divine presence or incarnation of God in different forms.
Shiva: The study of one of the three primary deities of Hinduism, representing destruction and change.
Vishnu: The study of one of the primary deities of Hinduism, representing preservation and protection.
Shakti: The study of the feminine divine, representing the creative and destructive power of the universe.
Hindu mythology: The study of Hindu gods, goddesses, and legendary figures.
Hindu culture: The study of Hindu rituals, festivals, art, music, and traditions.
Hindu philosophy: The study of Hinduism's philosophical, metaphysical, and ethical concepts.
Hindu ethics: The study of morality and ethical principles based on Hindu teachings.
Hindu law: The study of legal principles derived from Hindu scriptures and traditions.
- "The word Hindu is an exonym."
- "Hinduism has also been described as sanātana dharma (Sanskrit: सनातन धर्म, lit. ''the eternal dharma'')."
- "Hinduism is a diverse system of thought marked by a range of philosophies and shared concepts, rituals, cosmological systems, pilgrimage sites, and shared textual sources."
- "Prominent themes in Hindu beliefs include the four Puruṣārthas, the proper goals or aims of human life; namely, dharma (ethics/duties), artha (prosperity/work), kama (desires/passions) and moksha (liberation/freedom from the passions and the cycle of death and rebirth)."
- "Hinduism prescribes the eternal duties, such as honesty, refraining from injuring living beings (ahiṃsā), patience, forbearance, self-restraint, virtue, and compassion, among others."
- "Hindu practices include worship (puja), fire rituals (homa/havan), devotion (bhakti), fasting (vrata), chanting (japa), meditation (dhyāna), sacrifice (yajña), charity (dāna), selfless service (sevā), learning and knowledge (jñāna), recitation and exposition of scriptures (pravacana), homage to one's ancestors (śrāddha), family-oriented rites of passage, annual festivals, and occasional pilgrimages (yatra)."
- "Hindu texts are classified into Śruti ("heard") and Smṛti ("remembered"), the major scriptures of which are the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Purānas, the Mahābhārata, the Rāmāyana, and the Āgamas."
- "Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of Brahmanical orthopraxy with various Indian cultures, having diverse roots and no specific founder."
- "The four major denominations of Hinduism are Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and the Smarta tradition."
- "Hinduism is the most widely professed faith in India, Nepal, Mauritius, and in Bali, Indonesia."
- "Significant numbers of Hindu communities are found in other countries of South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in the Caribbean, Gulf states, North America, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and other regions."