11 Facts About Hinduism Which Will Make Your Day

1. Hinduism is Third largest religion globally

Globally , Hinduism comes at the third place. The biggest two religions are Christianity and Islam.

2. There is No Known Founder of Hinduism

Hindu religion is so old that religion has not known founder .

3. Equal importance to all Deities

In most of the religions, the concept of god focuses more on males, but Hinduism gives same place to female dieties.

4. Om is the perception of something

The term Om which is considered very sacred in the Hinduism is actually the sound form expression of the consciousness.

5. Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism were all Derived from Hinduism

The founders of all these three religions were originally Hindus.

6. The Pursuit of Wealth is Not a Sin as per Hinduism

Most of the religions of the world forbid accumulation of wealth but the Hinduism doesn’t.

7. Hinduism is One of the Oldest Religions

Rig Veda was written over 3800 years ago, which makes it one of the oldest scriptures. Thus Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world.

8. Hinduism Believes in One God in Many Forms

It’s all upto on individuals, which god they want to follow .

9. Hinduism Maintains Circular Concept of Time

In the Hindu religion, time has been divided into four ages . These ages keep on repeating in the same cycle .

10. 108 is Considered an Favourable Number

That is why the malas have 108 pearls . Actually, 108 is the ratio of the distances of sun and moon from planet earth .

11. The goal of Hinduism is Moksha

The main aim of hinduism at self realisation .